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04-11-2010, 03:38 PM
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Finally got the most important part finished. The body mounts... I tried the easy way out with side posts, but upon test running I remember why I hate side posts. So, top mounts it is. |
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04-11-2010, 06:57 PM
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The body mounts are attached to the stationary 'keyed' chassis, so no matter what length is selected, the body stays in the same place.
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04-14-2010, 04:03 PM
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Tried out the 6 cell today and most fun I have had with an rc in quite a while. No breakage and nothing got over warm to the touch during the 30 minute run. I just have to clean up the birds nest and locktight a couple screws and it will be ready for ECC.Also, I finally did the modifications to put a lipo in the React. Made a world of difference. Previously, I used a rechargeable 4 cell nimh pack and it would only last about 20 minutes. After putting in the lipo, I left the TX on for about 2 hours while I was working on the truck, then ran the truck for 30 min. It will be a much more relaxing experience, not having to worry about the TX battery dying mid course. |
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06-01-2010, 06:41 PM
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Drawing up some new mounts for the HS-7980 going on the front. Would be nice to put one out back as well, but that will have to wait for my wallet to recover from this one.
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06-01-2010, 06:50 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In the basement...
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I've got servo envy - lol!
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06-01-2010, 06:50 PM
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Looking good. I have one of those servos waiting at home to go in my rig. Hows the delrin hexes holding up? That really has me curious. Especially after you 6 cell romp!!! You think they might develop slop faster than the aluminum ones? |
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06-01-2010, 07:06 PM
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The hexes are holding up great. In fact, I have a hard time pulling the wheels off because they are such a tight fit. It's still a little early to tell about the wear versus aluminum, but so far I have had no issues. The hexes still look like they did when they came off the router. | |
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06-02-2010, 08:45 PM
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Very tight fit. I can't even fit a piece of paper between the servo and the motor. I'm using the pinions that came with the axles. If I had any smaller pinion, the servo would not fit. I can only use the front row of mounting holes on the axles, due to the servo being flush with the axle tube. But even with 2 screws holding the mount, the assembly won't budge.
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06-03-2010, 09:10 AM
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Very cool, can't wait to try those servos. Nice work on this rig, one of the most interesting designs for sure.  |
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06-03-2010, 12:45 PM
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Like Sven said Bender made clod/txt hexes out of delrin years ago, and I am still running those hexes with no sings of slop. Been beating on them for 4ish years now on a TXT with a puller and 4S power. Looking great Sven! Lots of good ideas and trick parts on this one!! You coming out for Vanquish? | |
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06-03-2010, 05:04 PM
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Like the way you mounted that 7980!! I am trying to figure out how to stuff mine in there . Guess i will get to cutting the delrin!!! Did you ever get your aluminum steering linkage cut? I saw some 3/8 delrin rod in some of the pics, you using that on the rear? Last edited by rottenbelly; 06-03-2010 at 05:08 PM. | |
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06-03-2010, 11:58 PM
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I have to get my mini ready for a comp this weekend so it's gonna be Monday before I get back to the super.  | |
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06-10-2010, 06:26 PM
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Redesigned the 7980 mount. The original felt very solid, but I wanted more security than two screws could provide.
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06-10-2010, 06:43 PM
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OOOOOHHHH Nice!!!!! Looks ALOT stronger. Nice and simple design. Did you have to grind into the axle tube any with that? Edit, I see you said it was flush with tube. I still need to see what pinions i have in theses axles!!  Been busy making dremel dust with these huge links!! Cant wait to put it on the rig next week. |
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06-10-2010, 07:19 PM
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Hopefully you have the stock pinions, because I don't know if it will work with any pinion smaller than stock. The mount pictured is actually yours. One thing I forgot to take a picture of is the 1/16" spacers, in case you want the servo to be a little higher above the bottom of the axle. No grinding necessary. I do suggest assembling the mount and servo (as shown in the 2nd and 3rd pics above) before screwing it to the axle; leaving the two black screws on the back row a little loose until the others are tight. It will make the process much easier. Also when screwing the mount to the axle, screw the counter sunk screw down most of the way before trying to do any of the front row screws. Let me know if that is clear as mud. Last edited by SVEN; 06-10-2010 at 09:52 PM. | |
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06-11-2010, 06:35 AM
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Interesting as i thought i was using stock pinions but couldn't seem to get it to fit on mine without having to do some serious grinding... What size are your cans? I'm running Phantom Blitz... |
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06-13-2010, 10:50 AM
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07-13-2010, 06:08 PM
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Oops, I forgot to check my motor size for ya. My Holmes can is 1.421 inches in diameter. Made some Super Sedonas. I used the rim of a 40 series moab and the tread of the Sedonas. The Plowboys are still great, I just need something new. I still need to get some foams to fill them out....and build the other 3 tires .
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. Maybe I should order some spare gears.
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