Jake's Mad Torque Build

[Jake Ewing]

Starting my Mad Torque build, I was inspired by Nimyad and ErikDLux. Pictures will be up soon!

[Jake Ewing]

First Pix!!!
I first off changed my Battery mount, this should help with some weight. I took some aluminum and cut it with some tin snips, and then I grinded it down because it was orange, It turned out nice and I double sided taped it on. It broke today so I reinforced it with some zip ties. also I went ahead and threw in some slash springs to make the suspension softer.

[Nimyad]

Now 3s this bitch!

[Jake Ewing]

Just an Idea...

[Jake Ewing]

Things are coming...

[Jake Ewing]

Got me some Reinforcements for the back axles, the normal little "crossbar" would bend and fold on you, so I had to get some of these, they are really lightweight and strong!

[Nimyad]

Use your flash, I can't see anything. Something you'll want to watch for, I replaced the plastic cross braces with aluminum ones and the knuckles flex now. I actually broke a rear knuckle at the thick part.

[Jake Ewing]

Alright, I make sure to use the flash, I am about to upload something your may not expect

[Jake Ewing]

Got some plastic for a chassis, its not delrin but it is pretty much the same, lightweight and strong, also it was 2 dollars so you cant go wrong! I just need to get drawing! I have a couple ideas but have to check it out more, anyone have any ideas? Also is this a better picture, I used my flash.

[Jake Ewing]

Just drew up some ideas, thinking about the top one, anyone got any flaws?
I havent tested it but it looks like a good design, I used the demension from the crawler and it seems right...

[Nimyad]

What thickness plastic are you planning on using? You're not going to want that many shock holes, it'll make the chassis very flimsy. I'd also suggest making the shock sections taller.
Also if you want to follow the rules it needs to me 12in long, 4in tall, and 3in wide.

[Jake Ewing]

The plastic is 1/4 inch thick, it is just around 11 inch's long, 31/2 inches tall, and i will probably make it that 3 inch's wide. Also I was thinking about the shocks, your right i need to make em taller and I probably wont use many wholes now, thanks!

[Jake Ewing]

What if I just cut the plastic a little taller on the end? like cut it higher?

[Jake Ewing]

Actually I am thinking about making some long bent links out of the left over plastic... From my observation your really only need Bent links in the back to right? I probably could just leave the front stock...

[Nimyad]

Dang, 1/4 inch. You can get away with the shorter shock mounts then.

I only run bent rear links, I've been debating on making a set of bent front link but I haven't decided yet. I probably will, but then I again I'll probably make a whole new chassis since the dimension rules changed.

Here's a link to the rules https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...ilebasic?pli=1

[Jake Ewing]

Originally Posted by Nimyad

Dang, 1/4 inch. You can get away with the shorter shock mounts then.

I only run bent rear links, I've been debating on making a set of bent front link but I haven't decided yet. I probably will, but then I again I'll probably make a whole new chassis since the dimension rules changed.

Here's a link to the rules https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...ilebasic?pli=1

Thanks!

Also my car is in pieces right now, sanding down all my pieces to silver by hand! took me 45 minutes just to get one bead lock ring done That means it will take me like 5 hours to do all of my wheels and there are links to do still, its going to be a long process.

[Nimyad]

If I were you I'd get aircraft stripper, more some in a cup or paint can or something and put the pieces in. I'd imagine it'd eat through the anodizing.

Paint thinner might work but aircraft stripper would be the best bet.

[Jake Ewing]

This is the wheel ring that takes 45 minutes to do...save me aircraft stripper!

[Nimyad]

Remember to wear gloves with aircraft stripper, it's some nasty stuff!

[Jake Ewing]

The body is done! Just need to add some panels!