jootz DNA slingshot - Page 2

JUSTGOINGSLOW · 12-02-2008, 11:46 AM

I would move your upper shock mounts to the inside of the chassis, this will line your shocks up a little better. That is a very impressive chassis set-up though.

JOOTZ · 12-02-2008, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Up and over

What extra hardware did you need to build. My chassis should get here tomorrow and I got a bunch of endlinks. Is that all I need? Do I need anything else. Your build looks good man.

i used traxxas 3mm end links, m3x12 , m3x16, m3 lock nuts and i 3mm tap

Quote:

Originally Posted by slip408

what is your current wheelbase? Nice looking chassis BTW

look at pics below

Quote:

Originally Posted by JUSTGOINGSLOW

I would move your upper shock mounts to the inside of the chassis, this will line your shocks up a little better. That is a very impressive chassis set-up though.

DNA chassis is 5mm narrower than stock, however i am still using the stock battery and am holding from using the lipo till i hear from JRH about the ESC i am mulling about using i coud maybe inboard the shocks.
when i first installed on this chassis i inbounded the shocks, looking over at the guy thread who comps with the same chassis i just followed suit, same with his advice for shocks to be used.

JOOTZ · 12-02-2008, 02:02 PM

update on this build, i have since installed the stock electronics and servo, fabbed the long steering link till i get my JSSuper steering links for the 645. moved the shocks to one more hole back and moved the front 4 link to the bottom hole, altitude adjustment is all it is for now.

here is a question for the more experienced here.
1.Tekin FXR is the ESC i have been looking at. DO I NEED THE HOTWIRE ?
2. do i need a BEC, and do i have it programed at the 7.4 volt output of my lipo ? or can i go without, as i said comps will be way down the road as i got bigger fish to fry right now. TIA

JOOTZ · 12-02-2008, 02:04 PM

and the flex shots...

Tanis · 12-02-2008, 03:10 PM

Go with the Mamba Micro Pro, cheaper and perfect for these trucks, IMO. If you get the FXR, you will need the Hotwire to get all of the programming out of it.
You will need the Castle Link to get all the programming features from the Mamba, but both of them together is the same price as just the FXR.

Oh, BTW, wheelbase means length, not width

JOOTZ · 12-02-2008, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tanis

Go with the Mamba Micro Pro, cheaper and perfect for these trucks, IMO. If you get the FXR, you will need the Hotwire to get all of the programming out of it.
You will need the Castle Link to get all the programming features from the Mamba, but both of them together is the same price as just the FXR.

Oh, BTW, wheelbase means length, not width

thanks for the info on the ESC, gonna look into that. being a car guy i should have known about the wheelbase/LOL, however my doubts were the reason for putting the measuring tape against it. good looking out.

Xtant3150c · 12-02-2008, 03:31 PM

Man this thing looks "KillahZ"

I think the FX-R would work really good for you. It does'nt seem like you really need the HotWire to get the FX-R to work good in a crawler (although I am sure it will open up more options) I am thinking you also would'nt need a BEC if you use the FX-R.

The Mamba Micro Pro is a nice esc but thinking you may need a BEC with it especially with a Standar Size servo like the 645mg. And a Mamba Link is a must have.

Either way you should be covered, but I think the FX-R is more versatile.

Tanis · 12-02-2008, 03:35 PM

I am running a 645 on my mamba micro with no BEC, but I am going to install one, just to get 6v to the servo

and to handle the 8711 I'm about to install

Either ESC is a good choice really

JOOTZ · 12-02-2008, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xtant3150c

Man this thing looks "KillahZ"

I think the FX-R would work really good for you. It does'nt seem like you really need the HotWire to get the FX-R to work good in a crawler (although I am sure it will open up more options) I am thinking you also would'nt need a BEC if you use the FX-R.

The Mamba Micro Pro is a nice esc but thinking you may need a BEC with it especially with a Standar Size servo like the 645mg. And a Mamba Link is a must have.

Either way you should be covered, but I think the FX-R is more versatile.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tanis

I am running a 645 on my mamba micro with no BEC, but I am going to install one, just to get 6v to the servo

and to handle the 8711 I'm about to install

Either ESC is a good choice really

looks like price, adjustability and longetivity would be deciding for the ESC. thank you for the input.

JOOTZ · 12-02-2008, 10:08 PM

went ahead and ordered the Tekin FXR. switched the axle placement of the links and shocks to fix the shock angle.

Pdog7 · 12-03-2008, 07:18 AM

I have the fxr on my mini. I am running the ht645 servo and hh torque master mini and 1650 lipo. The fxr has a built in BEC that can handle up to 2c lipo. The fxr also has a programable lipo cutoff built in. I bought the hotwire since I use the fxr in my mini as well as my 2.2. (this thing is awesome). The hotwire give you more adjustability for the settings such as drag brake, reverse type/strength, and lipo cutoff. In my opinion, save your 35 bucks for the hotwire. You get great adjustability from the pit tune mode.

JOOTZ · 12-03-2008, 09:10 AM

^^^ good to know more about the FXR, pretty sure i made a good decision when i ordered it. thanks bro.

JOOTZ · 12-03-2008, 09:29 AM

painted bronko body, switched position of shock and link on the axles.

Pdog7 · 12-03-2008, 09:36 AM

Dude, that Bronko is BFA!!!

Crawl It · 12-03-2008, 11:59 AM

Did you tap the lower link mounts out to 3mm on the axles?

JOOTZ · 12-03-2008, 12:16 PM

^^^ didnt tap the axle mounts, i re-used the stock bolts, the recomemded shocks for this chassis is the mini-t rears, fitment is one reason why. handling is much better from the switch.

i would like to get it out there that i learned all this just by going thru this forum and all the threads i found related to what i had in mind, and i would like to give a big SHOUTOUT to rccrawler forums.
as a background on me i`m a car guy, below is link to a vid of what i do with an exclusive mitsubishi evolution club i belong to. i can post pics of my ride when not in competition if you guys are interested.

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/T...ent_203181.htm

JUSTGOINGSLOW · 12-03-2008, 01:06 PM

Looking good bud, shock angle is alot better now. And you can never go wrong with a bronco body.

210solomon007 · 12-03-2008, 01:44 PM

Loooking real good Jootz. all the input helps...

JOOTZ · 12-03-2008, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JUSTGOINGSLOW

Looking good bud, shock angle is alot better now. And you can never go wrong with a bronco body.

your post about the shock angle got me wrenching/LOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by 210solomon007

Loooking real good Jootz. all the input helps...

the most important inputs came from your guys giving me advice on specs i thought i would not be privy to. hats off to DNA staff.

JOOTZ · 12-04-2008, 01:26 PM

got bored waiting for parts so i went to my LHS and picked up a bug body to paint. and slapped on my CAC wheels.

12-02-2008, 11:46 AM	#21
JUSTGOINGSLOW RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Commerce Twp. Posts: 1,790	I would move your upper shock mounts to the inside of the chassis, this will line your shocks up a little better. That is a very impressive chassis set-up though. __________________ MiRCa USA

12-02-2008, 03:10 PM	#25
Tanis Axial Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Yakima,WA Posts: 6,252	Go with the Mamba Micro Pro, cheaper and perfect for these trucks, IMO. If you get the FXR, you will need the Hotwire to get all of the programming out of it. You will need the Castle Link to get all the programming features from the Mamba, but both of them together is the same price as just the FXR. Oh, BTW, wheelbase means length, not width __________________ Is 180* of articulation 2 much? Axial TCS Holmes Hobbies YCC Now, where was I?.......

12-02-2008, 03:31 PM	#27
Xtant3150c RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: On Da' Shelf Posts: 1,260	Man this thing looks "KillahZ" I think the FX-R would work really good for you. It does'nt seem like you really need the HotWire to get the FX-R to work good in a crawler (although I am sure it will open up more options) I am thinking you also would'nt need a BEC if you use the FX-R. The Mamba Micro Pro is a nice esc but thinking you may need a BEC with it especially with a Standar Size servo like the 645mg. And a Mamba Link is a must have. Either way you should be covered, but I think the FX-R is more versatile. __________________ [URL="http://www.crawlerx.net/"]www.crawlerx.net[/URL] , [URL="http://www.punkrc.com/"]www.punkrc.com[/URL] [COLOR=DimGray]R.I.P Gary Ferreira Jr. 9/25/71-8/3/09 You will be missed Brother.[/COLOR]

12-02-2008, 03:35 PM	#28
Tanis Axial Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Yakima,WA Posts: 6,252	I am running a 645 on my mamba micro with no BEC, but I am going to install one, just to get 6v to the servo and to handle the 8711 I'm about to install Either ESC is a good choice really __________________ Is 180* of articulation 2 much? Axial TCS Holmes Hobbies YCC Now, where was I?.......

12-03-2008, 07:18 AM	#31
Pdog7 Shut up and drive! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 1,006	Get the FXR I have the fxr on my mini. I am running the ht645 servo and hh torque master mini and 1650 lipo. The fxr has a built in BEC that can handle up to 2c lipo. The fxr also has a programable lipo cutoff built in. I bought the hotwire since I use the fxr in my mini as well as my 2.2. (this thing is awesome). The hotwire give you more adjustability for the settings such as drag brake, reverse type/strength, and lipo cutoff. In my opinion, save your 35 bucks for the hotwire. You get great adjustability from the pit tune mode.

12-02-2008, 02:02 PM	#23
JOOTZ DIAF Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: never been Posts: 1,337	update on this build, i have since installed the stock electronics and servo, fabbed the long steering link till i get my JSSuper steering links for the 645. moved the shocks to one more hole back and moved the front 4 link to the bottom hole, altitude adjustment is all it is for now. here is a question for the more experienced here. 1.Tekin FXR is the ESC i have been looking at. DO I NEED THE HOTWIRE ? 2. do i need a BEC, and do i have it programed at the 7.4 volt output of my lipo ? or can i go without, as i said comps will be way down the road as i got bigger fish to fry right now. TIA

12-02-2008, 02:04 PM	#24
JOOTZ DIAF Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: never been Posts: 1,337	and the flex shots...

12-02-2008, 10:08 PM	#30
JOOTZ DIAF Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: never been Posts: 1,337	went ahead and ordered the Tekin FXR. switched the axle placement of the links and shocks to fix the shock angle.

12-03-2008, 09:10 AM	#32
JOOTZ DIAF Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: never been Posts: 1,337	^^^ good to know more about the FXR, pretty sure i made a good decision when i ordered it. thanks bro.

12-03-2008, 09:29 AM	#33
JOOTZ DIAF Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: never been Posts: 1,337	painted bronko body, switched position of shock and link on the axles.

12-03-2008, 09:36 AM	#34
Pdog7 Shut up and drive! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 1,006	Dude, that Bronko is BFA!!!

12-03-2008, 11:59 AM	#35
Crawl It Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rock Falls Posts: 57	jootz DNA slingshot Did you tap the lower link mounts out to 3mm on the axles? __________________ Losi micro crawler Dp chassis stock running gear.

12-03-2008, 12:16 PM	#36
JOOTZ DIAF Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: never been Posts: 1,337	^^^ didnt tap the axle mounts, i re-used the stock bolts, the recomemded shocks for this chassis is the mini-t rears, fitment is one reason why. handling is much better from the switch. i would like to get it out there that i learned all this just by going thru this forum and all the threads i found related to what i had in mind, and i would like to give a big SHOUTOUT to rccrawler forums. as a background on me i`m a car guy, below is link to a vid of what i do with an exclusive mitsubishi evolution club i belong to. i can post pics of my ride when not in competition if you guys are interested. http://videos.streetfire.net/video/T...ent_203181.htm

12-03-2008, 01:06 PM	#37
JUSTGOINGSLOW RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Commerce Twp. Posts: 1,790	Looking good bud, shock angle is alot better now. And you can never go wrong with a bronco body. __________________ MiRCa USA

12-03-2008, 01:44 PM	#38
210solomon007 RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: In The Machine, "Turn the light back ON" Posts: 1,061	Loooking real good Jootz. all the input helps... __________________ solomon@aviationtechnologies.org ATi Performance

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12-04-2008, 01:26 PM	#40
JOOTZ DIAF Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: never been Posts: 1,337	got bored waiting for parts so i went to my LHS and picked up a bug body to paint. and slapped on my CAC wheels. __________________ color-up

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