Transformation of E Maxx to 1/5 scale Rally Drift and Jump 4WD

[toy4crawlin]

Project 1/5 Scale with Temporary E Maxx /REVO parts

EDIT, NEWS Update, HERE for Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGm-tL2xGvs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGm-tL2xGvs

Watch here as I transform once a Emaxx crawler into a HUGE 1/5 scale High Power Brushless Lipo powered 45+ MPH On-road & off-road jumping 4WD sedan . Edit, not so much the typical drift car but som slide action on-road like in the video below
Always Wanted a BIG RC !:-P



Parts on hand
1/5 scale Sedan Body- free
E maxx locked Axles assemblies,
Revo shafts & knuckles
Emaxx 2 speed Tranny
emaxx shocks
Some custom made chassis, Alum or Carbon
ESC Mamba Max


Wheel base 20.5"
Width 16"
Length 36"
Height 9.5"
Total length 35"

Any recommendations on What:
ESC
Tires -
Brushless motors Just bought a Feigao XL 2383kv about 7 turn
Voltage


When I get another job This car will be OVERHAULED with 10x better parts like a Xray center diff, Neu 1515 Motor, Better HV ESC, Steel shafts, new suspension and so on.

Thank you


THIS IS MY KIND OF DRIVING !! DRIFTING VIDEO

Ken Block Drifting

[toy4crawlin]

OFNA tires
Losi
HPI
Ofna
Proline road rage

it's been a challenge finding Cool aggressive street tires that are not to sticky like the Proline Road rage which are awesome for grip and also fit cool looking rims
Need something to slide a bit on street

[TRX 90]

in the video, i can drive better than that , jk lol(i wish)

[toy4crawlin]

Originally Posted by TRX 90

in the video, i can drive better than that , jk lol(i wish)

LOL
the action is cool my 1:1 wheeler/crawler gives a flavor of drift if I hit the gas at the right time and turning at 40mph
The suspension is Amazing, on the rocks it's soft and flexy
:-P

[Trike Kid]

Originally Posted by toy4crawlin

LOL
the action is cool my 1:1 wheeler/crawler gives a flavor of drift if I hit the gas at the right time and turning at 40mph
The suspension is Amazing, on the rocks it's soft and flexy
:-P

Well at least now I know I'm not the only one who gets their 'Yota sideways. My friends think I'm crazy because I actually can do a donut (Neither of them, one with an M3, one in a Corvette could get one done in a wet parking lot)

[toy4crawlin]

cool , well just dont hit a pot hole and roll-over eah
my First was a 86
1992-1999
dam tough truck



BACK to the build:

Dissembled the Axle centers and cleaned the gears , bearings and some new bearings

Installed str lockouts for the rear

Made some Aluminum brackets for the top of the carriers

Next is the Chassis pan .080 2mm T6 Aluminum

[Duuuuuuuude]

Thats pretty cool. I've had the same thoughts concerning my next project. If I end up not selling all my Maxx parts I may build one.

My thoughts:

Front engine, rwd, nitro powered. Try to keep the weight distribution as close to real life as possible (50/50 or 60/40). Scratch build nearly every chassis part, down to the A arms (thinking tubular here).


What I'd really like to see is someone make a TRUE 1/10th scale replica. I'm talking weight, power, dimensions, etc etc. That would be pretty damn interesting to see IMO...

[toy4crawlin]

Thanks and good luck on that Duuuude.


Changed my frame rail design

1/4 6061 Square with round inside tube

Always double check measurements, I bent and cut the rails thinking the wheel base was 21 but it's actually 20.5" so some help with Trigonometry the rails where bent down ward to reduce the .5" which turned out to lower the tranny to the bottom :-P

Chassis Pan next:
Carbon fiber pan would be nice and $$$ so I went with Aluminum T6 2.5 mm 6" x 27"

[Crawler Noob]

nice work.

[toy4crawlin]

Finished cutting out the bottom main chassis 2.5 mm thick 6061 27 x 7
Made some Shock towers, might need to go taller to lower the chassis though
also redo the shocks with 50wt and reduce travel and Integy hard springs

Still need to bend the Aluminum sides up a little for extra strength
Need a Foam bumper. some ABS plastic,

Going to Design some Anti sway bars
Bought some 1/8 scale steering, will go in next


Still looking for Wheels

[dieselfuel]

im watching this one, looks cool man!

[TLT-ROCKER]

this is goin to look sick...im goin to have to watch this one..

[toy4crawlin]

YEa I cant wait too !:-P

I cut out a steering brace out of a fiberglass sheet , then gave it the fiber look with some vinyl I had

Mounted in the 1/8 scale steering, it aligns perfectly

Have Feigao XL 2383 KV brushless coming in the mail
Going to need to take a look in the tranny, my instincts tel me this old emaxx tranny does not stand a chance. Confirmed that with some forum searching, idler gear upgrade seems to be popular and a G maxx single speed conversion. So I'll see what I can remove and swap in along with locking into 2nd gear.
Sure would like a different tranny alltogether though.

[parker88]

I cant wait to see a vid of this thing driftin...

[toy4crawlin]

Yea It should be kickin sweet with all wheels drive locked

Here's a little Size Comparo
My Super crawler 18 and old RC10ls and my modified RC10 /B3 baja

[scootertrash]

Please, keep this coming our way too I want to see this done too, and you are doing great on this too... I'll, be watching ya . And keep the close up's close up too, Great Pic's & Etc .... thank's for sharing this Build with us too.........Scoot'er..................!!!

[Rudukai13]

Can you get a photo of the droop that you get with that suspension setup? It's going to be very important if your wanting to do rally type stuff with it.

[Calderwood]

What's the body from?

[jeepcreep]

Super cool that thing looks so clean, (so did the driftin' subaru!) and with a fiago motor and the right gearing it'll scoot really good. How fast are you hoping for?

BTW what batteries are you going to use.

[toy4crawlin]

Originally Posted by scootertrash

Please, keep this coming our way too I want to see this done too, and you are doing great on this too... I'll, be watching ya . And keep the close up's close up too, Great Pic's & Etc .... thank's for sharing this Build with us too.........Scoot'er..................!!!

Hey Thanks Scoootr
I will try more detail pics

Originally Posted by Rudukai13

Can you get a photo of the droop that you get with that suspension setup? It's going to be very important if your wanting to do rally type stuff with it.

Yea i was just reading that over at one of the many sites
that a little droop is needed. Right now there is no droop because I wanted stiff springs for Drifting on my street and jumping at local BMX park. Once it drives I'm sure I will be tunning the Shocks.
I'm going to build my own Sway bars, see how it does. I'm thinking 3/4-1" ground clearance should be ok with street and jumping

Originally Posted by nigels_world

What's the body from?

Are you looking for one ?
I went to a race and a guy threw it away so I grabbed it , it costs about $160. The body is a Honda sedan , not sure where it came from but I found one similar at oops sorry cant find the site now but here is some others FG-modelsport bigboystoys or here innovativehobby for more variety.
I have been on a huge slew of Forums and store sites:
largescaleforums
rctech.net
mcdrc 1/5 buggy rally onroad
rams club
bannedrc emaxx stuff
monster.traxxas.com
rcgroups.com
radiocontrolzone

other sites : http://www.molzermoweryracing.com/
stores:

Originally Posted by jeepcreep

Super cool that thing looks so clean, (so did the driftin' subaru!) and with a fiago motor and the right gearing it'll scoot really good. How fast are you hoping for?

BTW what batteries are you going to use.

Right Awn Thank you I do like a clean look
As for speeds even though I would like 50 I am more interested in Punching the throttle while it already going 25 and having the tires light up and go into a full crazy drift on the street
Battery wise could be two 2s lipo at 11.1volt 4500mah each wired in series.

Tires sure are pricey:-( found some on ebay but wide offset and it would have lookied like a chollo car LOL