Aussie Berg v2 super

[Aussie Nerd]

Only the back. Servo doesn't glitch though now, can't win Yes i have I stated that in the post above!

Kieren

[Aussie Nerd]

Got my sven knuckle wieghts today, but they don't fit So hopefully I can shave them enough to get them to work.

Kieren

[Aussie Nerd]

Been a while since I did an update. I got around to fitting up my SVEN knuckle weights today. There was no way they were going to fit out of the packet, which is no fault of SVEN's, more the fact they were designed for different wheels, and linkage placement. Anyway with a bit of sanding and filing I got the O.D down enough to fit in the wheels and the rod end's to clear. Plus I drilled and tapped a hole for a grub screw to hold the actual thing onto the top of the knuckle. For a bit of extra security I drilled a little dimple into the top of the knuckle so the grub screw has a bit more purchase.





Kieren

[SDS Customz]

At least by the look of the maint. performed. I mean really look at all the rust on the 300's, thats dang near a travisty

[Aussie Nerd]

I'll admit it hasn't been ran that much but I've been very busy in the last little while. Considering all the runs it's had have been at the beach rust is what you expect Face it I build stuff for my cars then I actually drive them!

Kieren

[Aussie Nerd]

Well about time for an update I think. Got the old man to give me a hand to lathe up some slugs for the SVEN holders, as the lathe is still new to me. I went with 3 20mm slugs and 3 25mm slugs each side, depending on clearance. The whole lot adds 445grams which gives me plenty of room to 'tune' weights.









Next on the agenda for this rig is shock tuning. I think I need to limit them a bit and work out my spring weights a little to get a bit more flex and a little less flop.

Kieren

[Reflektr]

Looking pretty sweet so far. How do you like your Bergs?

[Aussie Nerd]

Thanks How do I like them? Well I enjoy the control of dual ESC and rear steer, allows a lot of things otherwise not available on the smaller rigs.

Kieren

[deboo]

looks good

[Aussie Nerd]

The latest specs are

Enroute Berg v2 with dual long sides
Enroute 11t pinions
Hitec servo horns
Hitec 7980 F/R
Rover whites
Novas Ark dual stage 3.2 foams
Custom Eritex 3.2, inch wide, 14mm hex rims
Futaba 4pl
Twin Tekin FXR
JPH checkpoint 41ts
Stainless uppers and lowers
HPI firestorm 3.5" shocks F/R
HR long side Super 300s
Berg v1 4th gear and locker
Custom CrawlerX chassis 'Dead Bug'
Vanquish zero ackerman knuckles F/R
Twin CC bec set to 7.6v
And of course plenty of Ras Customs gear by 'The Nerd'

Got my second 7980 yesterday, so I'll put some pictures up soon. Just got to do the wiring again

Kieren

[Aussie Nerd]

Well I got my Y-Harness' modified for so that no voltage goes to the receiver and no signal comes from the bec. Snip the heatshrink, cut 3 wires, a little hot glue and some new heatshrink all done. Works well as you can unplug the Y harness and all your original servo/bec/receiver leads are all unmodified.













Kieren

[Aussie Nerd]

Been a while since I update this, or for that matter drove it. So time for a rebuild I've got a few things in mind, but I'm not sure what will end up happening just yet.

Kieren

[v84x4]

Originally Posted by Aussie Nerd

Been a while since I update this, or for that matter drove it. So time for a rebuild I've got a few things in mind, but I'm not sure what will end up happening just yet.

Kieren

Rebuild?

Looks sweet just the way it is

V8

[Aussie Nerd]

For me if it doesn't move for a couple months it immediately requires a rebuild I had found though a few things I didn't like that I'm working on now. One was the shock mounting and the other the servo/link mounts. So both of those are getting replaced with a two piece machined aluminum bracket. The stance will also be getting a few changes when I redo the shocks. The final thing will be Ti links, but I'll need to get some more, and also I'm not sure how 3/16" will hold up. I might just do the uppers with it, and get some 1/4" for the lowers.

Cheers
Kieren

[Aussie Nerd]

After all the fun I've had building my 2.2 berg, and it nearing completion I think it has come the time to strip down this rig and build it back up properly. The gearbox are going under the knife, the tubes will be shaved, the link/shock mounts will be finished, Ti links added, perhaps a new chassis, electronics done properly. There has even been a few ideas for the wheels! The end result will hopefully be a good bit lighter, not so unpredictable in the suspension movement and a joy to drive.

Kieren

[Aussie Nerd]

Have to start somewhere



Kieren

[asw27x]

looks good but why mount the motors were you did instead of the stock position

[BundyCrawler]

ill answer for Kieren, heaps more clearance. Trust me it is soo much better mounting them there, as no rocks hook up on the motors and 2 they dont get scratched at all

[Aussie Nerd]

Originally Posted by asw27x

looks good but why mount the motors were you did instead of the stock position

Sorry for the slow reply. BundyCrawler is half right. The main reason was though to have enough clearance for steering. I wanted to make the most of the super 300s, and with the motor in the standard position the tire would rub on the motor at about half the possible steering.

Kieren