BigBlackCummins' new Super XR...

[BigBlackCummins]

I had sold my SuperBerg after 2+ seasons and wanted to do something different than "everyone else"... I think I will have fun with this Super!
My original goal was to try and be in the 5.75lb range. I don't think I'm not too far off that mark, but I'll get a final weight on it soon.
I just need to wire up the electronics and she is ready for the rocks!

Here are some specs on it... (Bare with me while I add pictures...)

Chassis:
Infectious R/C Carbon Fiber Super Chassis
Carbon Fiber tube upper links
MF&W 3/16" Ti lower links
Aluminum & Ti hardware

Wheels/Tires:
Infectious R/C Carbon Fiber Wheels
Cut-n-shut Super Pins with Crawler Innovations 7.75" 2-stage Super foams
(Moab sidewalls wrapped with Boss Claw treads done by yours truely)
Aluminum hardware

Axles:
VP XR upper cases front & rear
VP XR motor plates front & rear
VP XR upper link mounts front & rear
MF&W custom machined XR housing extensions front & rear
VP XR Chubs front & rear
VP XR Knuckles front & rear
MF&W 3/16" Ti tierod & draglink front & rear
RC4WD gears front & rear
Axial Wraith pair of long side shafts front & rear
CrashFab servo mounts front & rear
Rowdy battery mounts at the front motor and front axle
D-Lux brass knuckle weights with added carbon fiber/delrin weight hangers
Aluminum & Ti hardware throughout

Electronics:
Team Brood 45t Vapors
Holmes Hobby BR-XLs
Hitec 7990 servo front & rear
Castle BECs one for each servo
Futaba 614ff Rx
All controlled by a Futaba 4PKS Tx

I'd like to thank everyone that had a part in making this Super XR possible:
- MF&W (Marc) for all his help and willingness to machine these "one-off" parts for me.
- Brood (Eddie) for keeping my motors powerful yet lite, and for de-casing and pulling the heatsinks from the ESCs for me.
- Infectious R/C (Brian & Myself) for getting these carbon fiber designs made and (soon to be) available to the public.

[filotr14lsdude]

Pics of chassis? How long until available to the public?
Just wondering since I'm looking at getting a carbon chassis for my super

Cannot wait to see this build

[Diamond D]

Can't wait till you get it all together. Its coming along nicely so far.

[JeremyH]

Ooooo.......this sounds interesting!

Originally Posted by filotr14lsdude

Pics of chassis? How long until available to the public?

You can see it in some of Crash's videos.

[BigBlackCummins]

Lower Axle half...


Hex to Hex width measurement...

[BigBlackCummins]

Infectious R/C carbon fiber wheels...


Complete wheel weight...


In comparison, a narrowed HPI Blast wheel at this same width weighs 3.1oz!

[BigBlackCummins]

Originally Posted by filotr14lsdude

Pics of chassis? How long until available to the public?
Just wondering since I'm looking at getting a carbon chassis for my super

Cannot wait to see this build

I'll try to get a few more pictures tonight including the chassis.
We (Infectious R/C) haven't had any testing time on this carbon fiber version yet, so it might be a bit until we prove it's durability for the public.

Originally Posted by Diamond D

Can't wait till you get it all together. Its coming along nicely so far.

Thanks Dave! Hopefully this will help level the Super playing field between us, I need all the help I can get!!

Originally Posted by JeremyH

Ooooo.......this sounds interesting!


You can see it in some of Crash's videos.

I'm hoping it proves strong enough, I think I will be changing my Super driving habits a little...

You are right Jeremy, my carbon chassis is basically the same look as our Ti chassis, with a few changes for this material.

[ROWDY RACING]

That is some interesting looking CF, looks textured?

[BigBlackCummins]

Originally Posted by ROWDY RACING

That is some interesting looking CF, looks textured?

It is, it's a "matte" finish...
I like to be different!

[Hittman]

Wow, this is impressive! Impressive list, impressive wheels, impressive axle... I cannot wait to see more!

[BigBlackCummins]

Pictures as promised!

Infectious R/C carbon fiber chassis...


Front End...


Front Links...


Rear End...


Rear Links...


Knuckle weights...



Here it is as a roller, just needs electronics installed...

[Hittman]

This is friggin impressive! Very very nice

[filotr14lsdude]

That thiNg looks so good. Get it going so we an see a video

[BigBlackCummins]

Originally Posted by Hittman

This is friggin impressive! Very very nice

Originally Posted by filotr14lsdude

That thiNg looks so good. Get it going so we an see a video

Thanks guys!
I just need to find time to wire it up so I can go hit the rocks this weekend.

[JeremyH]

Very cool BBC! It's good to see this chassis up close instead of just in Crash's videos.

That rear upper link mount sure is spaced up high....do you think you'll have any issues with it like that?

[cboggs]

You should see this thing in person, very impressive! Nice work JB.

[BigBlackCummins]

Originally Posted by JeremyH

Very cool BBC! It's good to see this chassis up close instead of just in Crash's videos.

That rear upper link mount sure is spaced up high....do you think you'll have any issues with it like that?

Thanks Jeremy!
Not sure on the rear upper mount yet, I was thinking of making a solid aluminum spacer if I like how it handles.
I was trying to get links on the axle close to how they were with my SuperBerg axles...
I hope it holds up at least while tuning, but it may change the height when I actually start driving it, time will tell.

Originally Posted by cboggs

You should see this thing in person, very impressive! Nice work JB.

Thanks for the complement Chris!
When is your Super going to be running... and don't tell me your changing it now!

[racer_zh]

Great build. And nice idea with the tubes, i have done it anotherway, but this is intresting.

[Chris_The_Battery_Man]

Originally Posted by BigBlackCummins

Thanks guys!
I just need to find time to wire it up so I can go hit the rocks this weekend.

I know a guy that can wire up your goodies Perhaps we can work something out for that Nomadio. PM me about that BTW, I am still interested


Trucks looking good JB! I wish I would have caught ya before you left Sat. Wanted to talk to you about the tubes you made for her.

[BigBlackCummins]

Originally Posted by racer_zh

Great build. And nice idea with the tubes, i have done it anotherway, but this is intresting.

Thanks for the nice words Manu!
Glad to see your SuperXR axles are working good for you!
I replied to your PM also.

Originally Posted by Chris_The_Battery_Man

I know a guy that can wire up your goodies Perhaps we can work something out for that Nomadio. PM me about that BTW, I am still interested

Trucks looking good JB! I wish I would have caught ya before you left Sat. Wanted to talk to you about the tubes you made for her.

Thanks Chris.
Ya, I was beat after that FULL day of crawling and I completely forgot to stop and see ya before we bailed.

I got a new solder station coming, so I am looking forward to doing it all myself, thanks for the offer though.
I'm sure we can make a deal for that React & case, shoot me a PM and we'll work it out.

P.S. - I heard you and Brian got to talking on Sunday, looking forward to hearing/seeing how that works out for ya.