Super Experiment... :&

[asw27x]

if you looked at his signature u would get an idea

[Abavuso]

Originally Posted by XtrmTJ

When do you think this "kit" go into production ?

Probly a month or two once i get settled after the move in get my work routin in place. It also really depends on how soon my new unit is set to deploy.

[Abavuso]

I think I'm finally happy with the chassis layout. I've fixed the Shock and link mounting location so this should work just fine. I'm planning on using 4 small buggy shocks so that that I don't have to limit them all that much so we shall see how well this works once I get it made... again, it's going to be a while before this design roles.

[Big E]

Originally Posted by Abavuso

This is something I've been working on to satisfy a couple of functions.

The ability to:
- duel servos on one axle
- 1 servo and 1 ESC on each axle W BEC mounted on the brace
- true 4 link suspension
- add additional bracing/strength for the axle

The key to making these plastic axle more durable(not that they aren't already solid as is) I think is to brace the axle. This will give you 3 solid mounting points. One on each end of the axle an using the old 3 Link mount for the front to rear brace. I've notices in my make shift set up this does a couple of things. It helps limit axle and trans oscillation and flex due to the 3 link puling on the trans and the torque from the motor putting power to the ground. essentially pulling the axle components in 3 different directions while it's operating. This isn't a huge deal when running it stock. But when you add more power and heavier/bigger wheels, it starts to become extremal noticeable.

The components will be made of 1/4 in delrin for maximum durability.

The only modification you will have to make on the axle is to cut off the existing servo mounts.

Parts you will need are:
2-servo plates
1-pack of setscrews for the links
4- short rod ends

The Kit would come with:
-1 bracket plate
-2 bracket mounting plates
-3 3x6mm Spacers
-1 3link brace
-all hardware to put it together
-1 long delrin rode for run from the servo to the knuckle for single servo setup.

Man wish I would have known you were going to sell this thing my wife probably wouldn't be so mad at me for taking all my time making mine..

[JugRKnoT]

got mine in, ran it for a few minute,put it up, and took it back out to show a friend and notice that i have a split in the back left tire about an inch and a half long down the seam of the tire. any ideas of how to fix this until i get some new tires? glue? thread? fishin line if glue what kind should be used?

[monkeyracer]

Originally Posted by JugRKnoT

got mine in, ran it for a few minute,put it up, and took it back out to show a friend and notice that i have a split in the back left tire about an inch and a half long down the seam of the tire. any ideas of how to fix this until i get some new tires? glue? thread? fishin line if glue what kind should be used?

Use super glue (cyanoacrylate - CA glue) to get the cut closed up, let it set for a few minutes, then turn the tire inside out and use some IC2000 rubberized CA glue to seal it completely.

[JugRKnoT]

Ok, thanks. Should the local hardware carry the ic2000 glue? Its not a huge deal at the moment but i do need to get it fixed. Other than that i love this thing in its stock form as it is the first crawler that i have owned besides a cheap maisto haha

[The Crawl Space]

Originally Posted by JugRKnoT

Ok, thanks. Should the local hardware carry the ic2000 glue? Its not a huge deal at the moment but i do need to get it fixed. Other than that i love this thing in its stock form as it is the first crawler that i have owned besides a cheap maisto haha

X2 what Monkeyracer said. FYI a little goes a long way

[GREEDY GENIUS]

Originally Posted by Big E

Man wish I would have known you were going to sell this thing my wife probably wouldn't be so mad at me for taking all my time making mine..

Very cool bracket for the servos but the only thing im noticing is they might be to vonerouble to getting damaged when crawling,they're to out in the open.i've broken so many servo horns and bent so much steering linkages when mine were up front in that position.but very cool design and good luck with it.

[The Crawl Space]

Originally Posted by Abavuso

Probly a month or two once i get settled after the move in get my work routin in place. It also really depends on how soon my new unit is set to deploy.

Dude! You are beast with all the ideas and fab work you got going on! All while moving! Super mad dope props to you man

[Abavuso]

Originally Posted by JugRKnoT

Ok, thanks. Should the local hardware carry the ic2000 glue? Its not a huge deal at the moment but i do need to get it fixed. Other than that i love this thing in its stock form as it is the first crawler that i have owned besides a cheap maisto haha

Call nitrix tech suport ant tell them. You should get a replacment for free. My dog bones and difs were bent out of the box and they sent me those for free.

[asw27x]

Originally Posted by Abavuso

I think I'm finally happy with the chassis layout. I've fixed the Shock and link mounting location so this should work just fine. I'm planning on using 4 small buggy shocks so that that I don't have to limit them all that much so we shall see how well this works once I get it made... again, it's going to be a while before this design roles.

looks like the JPcustoms hovac chassis

[Abavuso]

Originally Posted by asw27x

looks like the JPcustoms hovac chassis

I don't think it does.

[XtrmTJ]

Originally Posted by Abacus

Call nitrix tech support ant tell them. You should get a replacement for free. My dog bones and difs were bent out of the box and they sent me those for free.

X2, small bearing blew-up and they sent (2) free. Their customer support is second to none.

[JugRKnoT]

Well i got to test mine out on a huge pile of broken concrete we had from a demo job, and it did very well... Tires do need attetion though and skid plates seem like a must for me. Im gonna look back and see if you guys wrote a how to on skid plates if not where to start?

[Jslick]

Adam and I are driving to the GSRCRC comp on Sunday, I can't wait to see all the work that he has done to this. Great Job.

[Abavuso]

Originally Posted by JugRKnoT

Well i got to test mine out on a huge pile of broken concrete we had from a demo job, and it did very well... Tires do need attetion though and skid plates seem like a must for me. Im gonna look back and see if you guys wrote a how to on skid plates if not where to start?

I won't bother doing skids on the bottom of the axle but get a 5 Hr energy bottle and cut the top and bottom off put a slit in it and wrap your motors to protect them. The rocks slide onthe plastice easier then the motor can.

Unless you talking about narrowing the skip plate on the chassis. Then that's a must.

[asw27x]

the only thing i think about the RTX-27 shafts is because they are like the bull have a big joint but then some homemade knuckles and the cool think is ti atach the hex its a pin and setscrew

and the are so smooth full steer and you can turn them and there is no rough spots

[JugRKnoT]

[QUOTE=Abavuso;3035150]I won't bother doing skids on the bottom of the axle but get a 5 Hr energy bottle and cut the top and bottom off put a slit in it and wrap your motors to protect them. The rocks slide onthe plastice easier then the motor can.

Unless you talking about narrowing the skip plate on the chassis. Then that's a must.[/QUOTE

Ok sounds like that would be much easier, also is anyone having problems with the pins holding the bottom of the shock to the bottom links, trying to slide out?

[The Crawl Space]

[/QUOTE]Ok sounds like that would be much easier, also is anyone having problems with the pins holding the bottom of the shock to the bottom links, trying to slide out?[/QUOTE]

Quick fix/cheap fix: put a "crimp" in the pins with a pair of side cutters or a little bend in the pin and it will stay in place.

Upgrade fix: Drill out the lower link and shock bracket and thread a 2.5mm screw thru each one