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superelmer · 08-26-2007, 01:55 AM

i got my new era body, time for a new teflon type racer.

i've got a question on battery pack placement. since this body is bigger/longer, i can put the battery pack lower on the chassis than on the other truck. my question is, where? in the center, near the tranny (prolly in front of?) or at the rear, behind the axle (sorta like a fuel cell?). any opinions on handling/weight distribution?

i should have some build pics soon, i'm anxious to start this thing!

sniper · 08-26-2007, 08:23 AM

On my Alumatruggy i moved the battery in several places and the best spot for mine was down low in the chassis in front of the tranny and motor. Any place else and the thing just rode wheelies all over the place and even with it up front handling was decent. If this truck turns out anything like your last it should be raelly nice.

superelmer · 08-26-2007, 03:19 PM

the tt has the battery over the rear wheels, and it'll wheelie from a stop every time on pavement, and flops over when turning. looks like in front of the tranny is the spot...i'd like to make it 4wd, but i havn't found a front end i can use, and keep the track width/travel where i like it. still looking a bit, but it looks like 2wd is the plan.

thanks for the compliments!

sniper · 08-26-2007, 08:53 PM

I would like to see a pic of the body that your using.

superelmer · 08-26-2007, 10:50 PM

http://www.neweramodels.com/item.cgi?part_id=2888

what's the deal with the junfac beadlocks? i like how they look, and even better, what they cost, but i read somewhere on here that they're no good?

and here's where it's at as of today...mock up stuff...

superelmer · 08-26-2007, 11:10 PM

i kinda like both of these, but i know nothing about them...

rc4wd's are definitely cool, but i can't talk myself into spending that much on them.

axial's don't look too bad either.

sniper · 08-27-2007, 06:05 AM

I like that body . I have not heard much on those beadlocks try em out and let us know. I dont mean to copy but I might have to pick up one of those bodies theres not very many good choices out there for trucks like these.

WaWa · 08-27-2007, 12:42 PM

those beadlocks are "good for the price" from everything I've read. What rear axel is that? TLT? I'm really wanting to build a CORR truck as well, but the tires have to fit in the fenders... to keep it scale and all...

wawa

superelmer · 08-27-2007, 11:38 PM

wawa- the rear is a tlt axle, with the wider super blackfoot axle shafts. the geos tuck just under the fender. w/o the wider rear shafts, the top of the bedside will rest on the the tire...all the way tucked, i guess. looked a little too narrow for my taste.

sniper- i got the body from the other CORR truck post. we both owe him.

. no decals, window masks or anything, so it's a do-it-your-selfer. i have no idea on paint for it yet, but the body lines look like welchel's Monster pro-2. i may cut out the fastback area, i think it'll look better...

stay tuned...tomorrow is chassis day! they had speckled black cutting board at target tonight, it's gonna look dirty!!!

superelmer · 08-28-2007, 12:59 AM

looks like the junfacs are regular width, maybe 2 mm narrower than a normal 2.2 wheel. might be a bit tricky to narrow. yuck.

axials come pre narrowed...points awarded to axial...still looking though...

superelmer · 08-29-2007, 12:02 AM

got some work done today...

chassis bottomed out

chassis drooped out. about 2 inches of travel front and rear

i think it's gonna need longer rear shocks (currently rc10 t3 rears). not crazy about the angle on 'em to get the travel needed.

it tucks the fronts perfectly with a little negative camber added...

sniper · 08-29-2007, 05:58 AM

Looks good . I thought those rims /tires might be big at fist but there perfect. I like the way the tires fit up inside the fenders.

cembom · 08-29-2007, 07:52 PM

I dont know how long a rear shock you need but Wk's are 5ish maxx are 4ish and savvys are like 6ish lol. I think those tires look so cool on there. I would just have someone make some rock rings and use those rims. By the way are those ps3 controllers?

fordzilla1 · 08-30-2007, 12:36 AM

good lookin rig

superelmer · 08-30-2007, 12:46 AM

i'm either looking at wk shocks or warhead shocks, i think. both are around 5 inches long. if anyone has a pair to spare, lemme know.

i kinda like the hpi wheels too. not sure yet.

and yep, those are ps3 controllers ;)

Mnster · 08-30-2007, 02:41 AM

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...ht=electronics

I'd keep the HPI wheels they are looking good. Beadlocks are not really for high speed.

superelmer · 08-30-2007, 11:40 AM

i dunno, i see beadlocks....
http://www.highrevphoto.com/photos/i...ewGallery=1212

aggressivellc · 08-30-2007, 12:00 PM

This is about as high speed as it gets and what do I see BEADLOCKS

Bobtail74 · 08-30-2007, 12:33 PM

Truth be told... the beadlocks we use on our trucks are of such low quality of materials and workmanship compared to those. Our beadlocks would probably NEVER have a prayer of being properly balanced. The ones professional drag racers use are made to such tight tolerances for safety and performance reasons and are much easier to keep in balance for high speed use.

K_B · 08-30-2007, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobtail74

Truth be told... the beadlocks we use on our trucks are of such low quality of materials and workmanship compared to those. Our beadlocks would probably NEVER have a prayer of being properly balanced. The ones professional drag racers use are made to such tight tolerances for safety and performance reasons and are much easier to keep in balance for high speed use.

I was thinking the same. Plus they're heavier, so with all that bouncing around, it's putting more stress on the stub axles and steering. Maybe some MSD beadlock rings on those wheels if you really want the beadlock look.

Looks good so far. I was a big fan of the first one.

08-26-2007, 01:55 AM	#1
superelmer Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: los alamitos Posts: 205	CORR Pro 2 i got my new era body, time for a new teflon type racer. i've got a question on battery pack placement. since this body is bigger/longer, i can put the battery pack lower on the chassis than on the other truck. my question is, where? in the center, near the tranny (prolly in front of?) or at the rear, behind the axle (sorta like a fuel cell?). any opinions on handling/weight distribution? i should have some build pics soon, i'm anxious to start this thing!

08-30-2007, 12:46 AM	#15
superelmer Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: los alamitos Posts: 205	i'm either looking at wk shocks or warhead shocks, i think. both are around 5 inches long. if anyone has a pair to spare, lemme know. i kinda like the hpi wheels too. not sure yet. and yep, those are ps3 controllers ;) Last edited by superelmer; 08-30-2007 at 12:58 AM.

08-26-2007, 08:23 AM	#2
sniper RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: spotting for jeepsohigh Posts: 1,154	On my Alumatruggy i moved the battery in several places and the best spot for mine was down low in the chassis in front of the tranny and motor. Any place else and the thing just rode wheelies all over the place and even with it up front handling was decent. If this truck turns out anything like your last it should be raelly nice.

08-26-2007, 03:19 PM	#3
superelmer Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: los alamitos Posts: 205	the tt has the battery over the rear wheels, and it'll wheelie from a stop every time on pavement, and flops over when turning. looks like in front of the tranny is the spot...i'd like to make it 4wd, but i havn't found a front end i can use, and keep the track width/travel where i like it. still looking a bit, but it looks like 2wd is the plan. thanks for the compliments!

08-26-2007, 08:53 PM	#4
sniper RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: spotting for jeepsohigh Posts: 1,154	I would like to see a pic of the body that your using.

08-26-2007, 10:50 PM	#5
superelmer Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: los alamitos Posts: 205	http://www.neweramodels.com/item.cgi?part_id=2888 what's the deal with the junfac beadlocks? i like how they look, and even better, what they cost, but i read somewhere on here that they're no good? and here's where it's at as of today...mock up stuff...

08-26-2007, 11:10 PM	#6
superelmer Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: los alamitos Posts: 205	i kinda like both of these, but i know nothing about them... rc4wd's are definitely cool, but i can't talk myself into spending that much on them. axial's don't look too bad either.

08-27-2007, 06:05 AM	#7
sniper RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: spotting for jeepsohigh Posts: 1,154	I like that body . I have not heard much on those beadlocks try em out and let us know. I dont mean to copy but I might have to pick up one of those bodies theres not very many good choices out there for trucks like these.

08-27-2007, 12:42 PM	#8
WaWa Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kennewick Posts: 154	those beadlocks are "good for the price" from everything I've read. What rear axel is that? TLT? I'm really wanting to build a CORR truck as well, but the tires have to fit in the fenders... to keep it scale and all... wawa

08-27-2007, 11:38 PM	#9
superelmer Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: los alamitos Posts: 205	wawa- the rear is a tlt axle, with the wider super blackfoot axle shafts. the geos tuck just under the fender. w/o the wider rear shafts, the top of the bedside will rest on the the tire...all the way tucked, i guess. looked a little too narrow for my taste. sniper- i got the body from the other CORR truck post. we both owe him. . no decals, window masks or anything, so it's a do-it-your-selfer. i have no idea on paint for it yet, but the body lines look like welchel's Monster pro-2. i may cut out the fastback area, i think it'll look better... stay tuned...tomorrow is chassis day! they had speckled black cutting board at target tonight, it's gonna look dirty!!!

08-28-2007, 12:59 AM	#10
superelmer Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: los alamitos Posts: 205	looks like the junfacs are regular width, maybe 2 mm narrower than a normal 2.2 wheel. might be a bit tricky to narrow. yuck. axials come pre narrowed...points awarded to axial...still looking though...

08-29-2007, 12:02 AM	#11
superelmer Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: los alamitos Posts: 205	got some work done today... chassis bottomed out chassis drooped out. about 2 inches of travel front and rear i think it's gonna need longer rear shocks (currently rc10 t3 rears). not crazy about the angle on 'em to get the travel needed. it tucks the fronts perfectly with a little negative camber added...

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08-30-2007, 12:36 AM	#14
fordzilla1 Pebble Pounder Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tearin down a dirt road, rebel flag a flyin, coon dog in the back, truck bed loaded down with beer. Posts: 167	good lookin rig

08-29-2007, 05:58 AM	#12
sniper RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: spotting for jeepsohigh Posts: 1,154	Looks good . I thought those rims /tires might be big at fist but there perfect. I like the way the tires fit up inside the fenders.

08-29-2007, 07:52 PM	#13
cembom Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Flint/Mt. Morris Posts: 570	I dont know how long a rear shock you need but Wk's are 5ish maxx are 4ish and savvys are like 6ish lol. I think those tires look so cool on there. I would just have someone make some rock rings and use those rims. By the way are those ps3 controllers?

08-30-2007, 02:41 AM	#16
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...ht=electronics I'd keep the HPI wheels they are looking good. Beadlocks are not really for high speed.

08-30-2007, 11:40 AM	#17
superelmer Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: los alamitos Posts: 205	i dunno, i see beadlocks.... http://www.highrevphoto.com/photos/i...ewGallery=1212

08-30-2007, 12:00 PM	#18
aggressivellc Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Racking my Brain Posts: 424	This is about as high speed as it gets and what do I see BEADLOCKS

08-30-2007, 12:33 PM	#19
Bobtail74 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milan, IL QCA (rural) Posts: 126	Truth be told... the beadlocks we use on our trucks are of such low quality of materials and workmanship compared to those. Our beadlocks would probably NEVER have a prayer of being properly balanced. The ones professional drag racers use are made to such tight tolerances for safety and performance reasons and are much easier to keep in balance for high speed use.

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