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08-25-2006, 03:10 PM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK.
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|  The Grunt M3 (Pimping)
Well I am now underway on the 3rd generation of the Grunt! Version 1.0 and 2.0 were 2.2 TLT based and were awesome crawlers! But, I wanted a 2.2 Clod based rig and I wanted to try the Torsion Stick design. So I relinquished ownership of the TLT and picked up a Torsion Clod. Here are the specks: CLOD AXLES PIMP CANE CHASSIS DFI BTA STEERING 2.2 MOABS & M2K's MOPED ESC ALUMINUM KNUCKLES (as soon as I can find a set) HITEC 645 TR3 55T LATHES (UNTIL THE OTHER MAMBA/REVOLVER COMBO ARRIVES) HPI BAJA BUG BODY I'm going to completely rebuild the new arrival, replace all of the hardware w/ stainless 4/40 and M3 hardware, cleaning and lubrication the gears and bearings, paint a new body, vent the tires and generally make it my build. I'm kind of a stickler for details! Anyways I'll have some picks up later. Dez Last edited by dezfan; 08-25-2006 at 10:56 PM. |
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08-25-2006, 03:19 PM
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I predict 13 pages.
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08-25-2006, 03:20 PM
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At least!  |
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08-25-2006, 03:26 PM
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08-25-2006, 03:28 PM
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Not this one, I actually have all of the parts I need to build it.  |
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08-25-2006, 04:34 PM
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so i see you got it today. can't wait to see what you have in store. your always coming up with something crazy, but in a good way
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08-25-2006, 04:36 PM
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08-25-2006, 04:44 PM
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if this reaches 13 pages you need to give me loto numbers
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08-25-2006, 05:30 PM
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welcome to the PIMP CANE CLUB  |
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08-25-2006, 05:52 PM
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I say only 3 pages of build thread. and 10 pages of BS.  |
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08-25-2006, 07:28 PM
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is it done yet?
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08-25-2006, 07:48 PM
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i want to see.
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08-25-2006, 08:07 PM
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The chassis is installed, the rear steer lockouts were replaced w/ carbon fiber units, I've modded the front knuckles and stub axles (and made a trip to the hardware store for that one e-clip that shot off the stub axle and into the great unknown ) to allow more steering, replaced the bushings in the knuckles w/ bearings, built some carbon fiber steering links, vented the wheels, cleaned and reinstalled the motors, installed the front servo, installed the receiver and built a Lexan antenna mast.Tomorrow I'll make a carbon fiber battery mount tray and install it on the front axle. Mount the tires, install the ESC, trim and lower the body (temporary body) and give it a shake down run. It will be done tomorrow morning and all in under 2 pages!  Last edited by dezfan; 08-25-2006 at 10:57 PM. |
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08-25-2006, 08:09 PM
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Come on guys, lets BS away.. haha just kidding.  |
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08-26-2006, 07:17 AM
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countdown has begun , it's tomorrow morning already , where are the pics |
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08-26-2006, 09:03 AM
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I think this is all a smoke screen to cover up for his new PTI Goliath Crawler! :-P
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08-26-2006, 09:25 AM
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is it done yet?
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08-26-2006, 09:46 AM
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How about now?
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08-26-2006, 10:03 AM
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08-26-2006, 10:17 AM
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and its more then 2 pages now!
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