Carver's MThead comp rig

carver · 12-11-2008, 05:34 PM

Finally got around to this build, It will be my 2009 series contender. So far I have got a roller, I will be installing the electronics as soon as I get some free time. Some HB Rovers are on there way and will be hitting the rocks soon. Check it out!

Enroute/Berg Axles (Clocked front)
MThead Delrin chassis
Kamikaze Kustoms HC links and steering rod
Rocksmith TI. Upper links and steering linkage
JP Customs Rear lockouts
Revo rodends
Losi 4" Crawler shocks, Grappler
HB Rovers Whites
Mayhem Eng. AL. 7's
Holmes Hobbies 45T Handwound Torque Masters
Tekin FXR
Castle Creations BEC
Hitec Dig switch servo
KOPropo Steering servo
Spectrum DX3R w/Mini RX
Thunder Power 3c 1320mah Lipo
Robinson Racing 12tooth mod .06 pinions

These are awaiting some sweet rubber.

dieselfuel · 12-11-2008, 06:00 PM

nice looking build so far. you know you have your tie rod installed wrong right? you're supposed to re-drill the knuckles so the tie rod mounts much closer to the axle tubes and gearcase.

carver · 12-11-2008, 06:08 PM

Yeah, I know that. This was much easier to do and I did not want to lose steering angle.

akguanja · 12-11-2008, 06:27 PM

carver, break down and drill it. you can always dig around corners like i do! lol

rigs lookin good man. nice n clean

- tre

Kamikaze · 12-11-2008, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by carver

Yeah, I know that. This was much easier to do and I did not want to lose steering angle.

You will actually turn sharper, cause it makes the Ackerman angle better. That's why its wider.

Your outside tire will come around farther.

Red Rockcrawler · 12-11-2008, 06:40 PM

Nice build so far. On mine I filed a angle on the outer edge of the lower link slot on the skid plate. So the lower links dont bind up and can move freely.

carver · 12-11-2008, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akguanja

carver, break down and drill it. you can always dig around corners like i do! lol
rigs lookin good man. nice n clean

- tre

Thanks Tre!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kamikaze

You will actually turn sharper, cause it makes the Ackerman angle better. That's why its wider.

Your outside tire will come around farther.

Thats weird I was looking at raul dukes and, Correct me if i'm wrong dave it looked as if he lost some sterring angle.

[quote=Red Rockcrawler;1470074]Nice build so far. On mine I filed a angle on the outer edge of the lower link slot on the skid plate. So the lower links dont bind up and can move freely.

There was no binding on my rig there. Only were the shock cup meets the lower link does it rub a little but, Not enough to stop articulation.

JIA's Dad · 12-11-2008, 08:39 PM

I like everything but the oversized rear lockers.

Too much drag possibility.

bigflex · 12-11-2008, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carver

Thats weird I was looking at raul dukes and, Correct me if i'm wrong dave it looked as if he lost some sterring angle.

I have my tie rod in further and it has better steering than my sons in the stock location.

62 bugzilla · 12-11-2008, 10:03 PM

nice comp berg very clean job. Didn't the 2 top guys in the series run bergs aswell. I'm building a 2.2 comp clod to try since I just don't have the money for the bergs right now but wish I did. See ya at the first comp.

treday619 · 12-11-2008, 10:19 PM

Back to a Berg I see. I guess the shafty wasn't good enough. Nice looking rig.

bcrofts · 12-11-2008, 11:02 PM

looks sweet i like the chassis

Rockcrawler · 12-12-2008, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by JIA's Dad

I like everything but the oversized rear lockers.

Too much drag possibility.

I will know when I get home but I believe that more than half of that will be inside the wheel.

e-hills4x4 · 12-12-2008, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockcrawler

I will know when I get home but I believe that more than half of that will be inside the wheel.

exactly, and they are still no larger than the stock knuckle. plus they have no play at all

Rockcrawler · 12-12-2008, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by e-hills4x4

plus they have no play at all

Now that I am sure about.

Very tight fit......and I dont see them wearing out any time soon.

Nice build by the way.

carver · 12-12-2008, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 62 bugzilla

nice comp berg very clean job. Didn't the 2 top guys in the series run bergs aswell. I'm building a 2.2 comp clod to try since I just don't have the money for the bergs right now but wish I did. See ya at the first comp.

Thanks, See you there!

Quote:

Originally Posted by treday619

Back to a Berg I see. I guess the shafty wasn't good enough. Nice looking rig.

Thanks, I am over the shafty. Too much tuning, This rig will be the toughest of them all.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcrofts

looks sweet i like the chassis

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by e-hills4x4

exactly, and they are still no larger than the stock knuckle. plus they have no play at all

Correct. These lockouts are very trick.

Stormin2u · 12-12-2008, 07:22 AM

I've been a MThead fan for some time and your rig is well crafted nice job.

bullet1231 · 12-12-2008, 08:55 AM

nice buddy! another competitive rig and looks good at the same time

. im wondering why u didnt use mtheads lockers?

PROTOTYPE · 12-12-2008, 09:47 AM

Nice build, dont sweat the lockouts i have them and have yet to bust them up. .No drag possibilty unless your in some wicked upside down opsie daisy angle .

What wheels are they ?

dboy1k · 12-12-2008, 10:48 AM

i use those same lockouts and not once in any situation have i ever even hit them . so that being said keep on keepin on!!!!

12-11-2008, 05:34 PM	#1
carver Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lake Wohlford? Posts: 836	Carver's MThead comp rig Finally got around to this build, It will be my 2009 series contender. So far I have got a roller, I will be installing the electronics as soon as I get some free time. Some HB Rovers are on there way and will be hitting the rocks soon. Check it out! Enroute/Berg Axles (Clocked front) MThead Delrin chassis Kamikaze Kustoms HC links and steering rod Rocksmith TI. Upper links and steering linkage JP Customs Rear lockouts Revo rodends Losi 4" Crawler shocks, Grappler HB Rovers Whites Mayhem Eng. AL. 7's Holmes Hobbies 45T Handwound Torque Masters Tekin FXR Castle Creations BEC Hitec Dig switch servo KOPropo Steering servo Spectrum DX3R w/Mini RX Thunder Power 3c 1320mah Lipo Robinson Racing 12tooth mod .06 pinions These are awaiting some sweet rubber. __________________ JP Customs Team Driver www.jpcustomrcs.com Team Black Label Crawlers

12-11-2008, 06:00 PM	#2
dieselfuel I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: back to scale... Posts: 4,502	nice looking build so far. you know you have your tie rod installed wrong right? you're supposed to re-drill the knuckles so the tie rod mounts much closer to the axle tubes and gearcase. __________________ ...D.G.F - Crawler Design Works - Mayhem Engineering - RC Axle Master - Trailhound Smokers BBQ...

12-11-2008, 06:08 PM	#3
carver Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lake Wohlford? Posts: 836	Yeah, I know that. This was much easier to do and I did not want to lose steering angle. __________________ JP Customs Team Driver www.jpcustomrcs.com Team Black Label Crawlers

12-11-2008, 06:27 PM	#4
akguanja Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Wasilla, Alaska Posts: 899	carver, break down and drill it. you can always dig around corners like i do! lol rigs lookin good man. nice n clean - tre __________________ [CENTER][I][COLOR=Lime]2009 AROARA 1.9 Winter Points Series Champion 3rd Place 2.2 - Alaska State RCC Championships[/COLOR][/I] [URL="http://aroara.org"]AROARA[/URL] RC Crawlers [URL="http://akrcc.com"]AKRCC[/URL] Team Driver[/CENTER]

12-11-2008, 06:40 PM	#6
Red Rockcrawler Go buy a Skeeter Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In your fridge stealing a beer Posts: 2,392	Nice build so far. On mine I filed a angle on the outer edge of the lower link slot on the skid plate. So the lower links dont bind up and can move freely. __________________ Fubar Crawlers Team Driver Brians Bodies Team Driver Team MOO-volution Driver Vanquish Products Holmes Hobbies EWRCRC

12-11-2008, 08:39 PM	#8
JIA's Dad Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Midway Posts: 836	I like everything but the oversized rear lockers. Too much drag possibility.

12-11-2008, 10:03 PM	#10
62 bugzilla Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: stevens point Posts: 193	berg nice comp berg very clean job. Didn't the 2 top guys in the series run bergs aswell. I'm building a 2.2 comp clod to try since I just don't have the money for the bergs right now but wish I did. See ya at the first comp.

12-11-2008, 10:19 PM	#11
treday619 Moonbuggy Berg Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 832	Back to a Berg I see. I guess the shafty wasn't good enough. Nice looking rig. __________________ Lifestyles of the Poor and Unfortunate....

12-11-2008, 11:02 PM	#12
bcrofts TEAM RCC Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Novato Posts: 1,458	looks sweet i like the chassis __________________ TEAM RCC DRIVER VANQUISH TEAM DRIVER HATER TIRES

12-12-2008, 07:22 AM	#17
Stormin2u Incredible Taylors Falls Join Date: May 2007 Location: "Crawlersota" Posts: 5,266	I've been a MThead fan for some time and your rig is well crafted nice job. __________________ . .. *Team Slow Ass Builder*

12-12-2008, 08:55 AM	#18
bullet1231 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sterling VA Posts: 279	nice buddy! another competitive rig and looks good at the same time . im wondering why u didnt use mtheads lockers? __________________ All we are is dust in the wind.....................

12-12-2008, 09:47 AM	#19
PROTOTYPE RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Xxx Posts: 1,127	Nice build, dont sweat the lockouts i have them and have yet to bust them up. .No drag possibilty unless your in some wicked upside down opsie daisy angle . What wheels are they ? __________________ www.crispycrittershobbyshop.com When competing remember , "Don't pull a blinger"

12-12-2008, 10:48 AM	#20
dboy1k THE Y-TOWN OG Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: yuma Posts: 256	i use those same lockouts and not once in any situation have i ever even hit them . so that being said keep on keepin on!!!!

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