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Old 12-01-2005, 08:55 PM   #1
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This is my first rock crawler . I am buliding it scratch home links and all . With a Ford f600 body. more photos here
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Old 12-01-2005, 08:58 PM   #2
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looking good...

ps- maybe you can spell your thread properly next time... LOL
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Old 12-01-2005, 09:45 PM   #3
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yup looking good keep the pics coming !!
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Old 12-01-2005, 09:55 PM   #4
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Looks long. Whats the wheelbase going to be?
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Old 12-02-2005, 04:20 AM   #5
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the wheel base is 16.5
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Old 12-02-2005, 08:13 AM   #6
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Looks pretty cool. Post more pics!
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Old 12-02-2005, 08:29 PM   #7
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Here is some more photos. I only about $200 at this time. MORE PHOTS HERE






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Old 12-03-2005, 01:28 PM   #8
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looks pretty sweet man.
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Old 12-03-2005, 01:39 PM   #9
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Looks good, I had one of my sticks at a 17" WB and I loved it! Do you plan on attaching shocks in regular stick fashion, or what?

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Old 12-03-2005, 02:25 PM   #10
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I was thinking on regular stick fashion.
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Old 12-23-2005, 03:04 PM   #11
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Just got some new parts

new set of Gaint Trac by Proline
9t pinion gear ( in shipping )
Tekin Rebel 2 esc ( in shipping )
Integy Matrix Pro Lathe Motor 45T ( in shipping )
new Traxxas 2055 high torque servo
New Ofna servo saver Hd 10760


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So what do you think ???






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Old 12-23-2005, 04:59 PM   #12
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looks great, you test it out yet?
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Old 12-24-2005, 09:32 AM   #13
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Originally Posted by mp3ranger
Just got some new parts

new set of Gaint Trac by Proline
9t pinion gear ( in shipping )
Tekin Rebel 2 esc ( in shipping )
Integy Matrix Pro Lathe Motor 45T ( in shipping )
new Traxxas 2055 high torque servo
New Ofna servo saver Hd 10760


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So what do you think ???
Looks very nice. Your Traxxas 2055 high torque servo isn't going to turn those Gaint Trac's. It may have 80oz@6V on a good day. I understand building on a budget, but your servo is not the place to save money. You can find used Hi-tec 945mg's on ebay super cheap. If they are DOA, just send them to Hi-tec for repair. They are very good about that. I sent in three trashed 945's and got back three new servos for the cost of three cases and shipping. Less than $40. I would get rid of the servo saver also, but that's just me.
Anyway your build looks good, I see a stick build coming for me.
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Old 12-30-2005, 03:35 PM   #14
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just got my parts and can't wait to install them

Tekin Rebel 2
4 foot of deans ultra wire
2 - 9 tooth pinion gear
2 45t matrix pro motor
2 advaned steering knuckles rc4wd

Parts on the way

Full Bearing kit
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Old 12-30-2005, 07:36 PM   #15
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Were are you guys getting the mounts that attach the "stick" to the axels??:? I did a search and didn't really find anything. Thanks in advance!
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Old 12-30-2005, 08:12 PM   #16
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do a sherch with rod ends at mcmaster.com
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Thanks!
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Old 01-02-2006, 02:30 PM   #18
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New parts installed
Still waiting on my servos

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Both wheels touching wall


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Old 01-02-2006, 02:50 PM   #19
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looks good keep up the good work.
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Old 01-02-2006, 04:31 PM   #20
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I like the way you mounted your electronics. Why not spread the battery weight around?:?
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