Aussie Berg v2 super
 

I have started on the conversion to turn the berg into a outlaw. So far I have got all the long tubes. I also got my 3.2 Nova's ark dual stage foams today, I also got some 9t pinions, so hopefully I will have enough gear down.

So far the specs will be

Berg v2 with dual long sides
RW racing 9t mod .6 pinions
Racers Edge futaba servo horns
Dual or triple MKS HV300 servos
Rover whites, pinks or Sedonas
Novas Ark dual stage 3.2 foams
Custom Eritex 3.2, inch wide, 14mm hex rims
Custom DX6i pistol
Twin FXR
HH 35t
Titanuim upper links
Delrin lowers
HPI firestorm front shocks
Super 300s

http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/P1040221.jpg

Re drilled right side for for long tube
http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/P1040222.jpg

9t pinions
http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/P1040229.jpg

Foams
http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/P1040230.jpg

Wheels
http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/w...renswheel1.jpg

Kieren

Wheels are gonna be SICK! Whats the width hex to hex?

Just round 10inchs I believe, so about the size of a medium bully. Yeah I can't wait to get the wheels, they are getting cut tomorrow I believe, then off for anodize, so hopefully I'll have them to me in a couple weeks.

Kieren

Are they gonna be as narrow as possible like Jason's? His V1s are about an inch wider and it looks like he will still have problems with the tires hitting the shocks and links.

Nah they have about a zero offset, the hex pocket is about .48 back from the back of the ring.

Kieren

Look at page 10 of this manual. I am not seeing how this fits but don't have an axle to look at either. Might be an option to help your gearing?

http://www.enroute.co.jp/manual/docs...acerManual.pdf

The problem is, motor clearance when it is a full lock is already a problem, adding more width is going to make it worse. It is a good idea in principle though, but for now I'll just have to hope the 9ts hold up.

Kieren

Here are some VERY early mockups. So far it should be about a 16" wheel base with a 12.2" track width. Keep in mind that the foams don't accurately represent the final width and height of the tires. Also the chassis may not be final.

http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/P1040231.jpg

http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/P1040232.jpg

Kieren

Nice start to a great Super "thumbsup".

Keep us posted on your progress. Very nice choice in wheels also :twisted:

Thanks duncan"thumbsup" Yeah I think the wheels are going to attract the most attention on this rig:mrgreen:

Kieren

I have a few ideas to deal with the gearcase being in the way, 1 of them might work.

• Plan A is making offset axle tubes and CVD's on your own. I'm not sure if you know anybody who can help you with that.

• Plan A and 3/4 would be to use a v1 long side to help offset the axle. That depends on the parts being interchangeable.

• Plan B is adjusting the offset on your Eritex wheels if that's possible,.I know you can do that on the Rockers, and I'm assuming for the price you're paying for custom wheels you can do it too.

• Plan C would be to run smaller tires. Like a 3.0 size stretched over your wheels.

I was think about getting some custom gear housings made, but I think it is more bother than it is worth. My hope is that with the narrow tires and rims, and the offset that the tire will actually go 'behind' the motor when steering. Anyway I'll see what happens, thanks for your ideas though"thumbsup"

Kieren

Kieren's wheels were a hoot to make. I found the test wheel while doing some cleaning at the shop today. For anyone that has been to Eritex knows all about my benches and there ability to eat things:lmao:

Here are a couple shots next to Jason's 3.6 wheels...
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...0/DSCF4514.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...0/DSCF4515.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...0/DSCF4509.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...0/DSCF4512.jpg

:shock::shock::shock::shock::shock::shock: Man I hope I get the real ones on tuesday! Blasted Easter Monday holiday:roll: BTW my hoops were in delrin right? Only the face was in alloy?

Kieren

lookin good Kieren- I think I have found a second option for the v2 shafts that might be even more affordable. Despite the tire size, anything over a 2.2 will hit the motor bells. or really close anyway. I made some 6 3/4" rovers on my last Super on 3.3 wheels. they would grab the motors. So on the new super I used 4.5" wheels with a 7.75 tall tire that is 2" wide and they just hit in a new spot!! they dont hit till about 49 degrees. I'll get a build thread up right after ecc and u can see for yourself. Keep in mind that is using V1's

Yeah not sure, the only thing would be that with tires that tall and the narrow track width of the V2s I would think it would be pretty tipsy?

Kieren

Hi,
i need a super berg too.
i'm very inspired by your build "thumbsup""thumbsup""thumbsup"

Greetings, Sascha

Thanks, I am glad it has inspired you"thumbsup" I am hoping this build will really pick up the pace in about a month!

Kieren

Hi Kieren,
a month:shock: hit the pedal to the metal"thumbsup"

Greetings, Sascha

Lets just say some very important parts will arrive then8)

Kieren