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Old 01-09-2007, 08:01 PM   #1
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Well, here's my work in progress. Still havent decided on a name so feel free to make suggestions.

Clod axles, locked front and rear
17" WB Pimp Cane
Proline Beadlocks
Moab XL's

I still need to install electronics, I just need servos though. It's going to have 2 55T Lathe motors (I'll probably rewind them or get something with more torque, maybe brushless) Novak Super Rooster, TowerPro (chickenbutt) servos, and a modded TQ3. Still undecided on batteries as well.

She is officially a roller







Let me know what you think so far.
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Old 01-09-2007, 08:06 PM   #2
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Looks good...Is everything bolted down tight?

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Old 01-09-2007, 08:33 PM   #3
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looks sweet, cant wait to get my pimp cane
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Old 01-09-2007, 08:41 PM   #4
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Looks good...Is everything bolted down tight?
Yep yep. This thing is sweet, cant wait to get it on the rocks.
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Old 01-09-2007, 08:43 PM   #5
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Are you going to narrow the rims?
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Old 01-09-2007, 08:44 PM   #6
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Are you going to narrow the rims?
Probably. It wont be for awhile though as I dont like cutting up wheels and tires that I just dropped $120 on.
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Old 01-09-2007, 10:05 PM   #7
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Probably. It wont be for awhile though as I dont like cutting up wheels and tires that I just dropped $120 on.
thats why I just by dish wheels good and cheap plus no rocks can get caught on the lips cause there isn't any!
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Old 01-10-2007, 06:23 AM   #8
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Probably. It wont be for awhile though as I dont like cutting up wheels and tires that I just dropped $120 on.

YNOT i did mine after having them only a day of 2.



makes a difference in grip too.
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Old 01-10-2007, 06:51 AM   #9
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It may just be me but for some reason it looks like your rig has a ton of flex steer.But like i said it could just be me.
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It may just be me but for some reason it looks like your rig has a ton of flex steer.But like i said it could just be me.
You're seeing things. The Pimp Cane can't have any flex steer. Not the way it was designed.
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Old 01-10-2007, 01:35 PM   #11
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It may just be me but for some reason it looks like your rig has a ton of flex steer.But like i said it could just be me.
The wheels are free to move as they please right now due to no servos/linkage yet. And as R2J said, no flex steer.
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Old 01-10-2007, 05:53 PM   #12
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I guess the rear wheels are turned and that is what i am looking at.
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Old 01-10-2007, 06:23 PM   #13
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that's a lot of flex for a new cane', you sure everything is bolted down tight? i ask because even after i have ran at least 20 packs on my cane with moabs xl and weights, i don't think i have that much flex on mine , or maybe it's just the pic.
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that's a lot of flex for a new cane', you sure everything is bolted down tight? i ask because even after i have ran at least 20 packs on my cane with moabs xl and weights, i don't think i have that much flex on mine , or maybe it's just the pic.
Yes, everything is bolted down tight
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Old 01-10-2007, 09:24 PM   #15
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Is there a secret for getting that much flex?

I've had mine for 2 months and still can't get a tire more than 4 inches off the ground before the opposite end lifts.
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Is there a secret for getting that much flex?
Yep,
1.crank it aroud by hand till it stays that way,
2. pose,
3. Take pic,
4. try to straghten back out,
5. cry cause its bent.

Just kidding, it looks like the backbone is twisting fairly easly........... is that thinner channel???
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Old 01-10-2007, 09:56 PM   #17
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Yep,
1.crank it aroud by hand till it stays that way,
2. pose,
3. Take pic,
4. try to straghten back out,
5. cry cause its bent.

Just kidding, it looks like the backbone is twisting fairly easly........... is that thinner channel???
You pretty much just summed it up, lol. I could have flexed it another inch but I didnt want to bend it. It is still straight as when I got it.
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Old 01-11-2007, 05:15 PM   #18
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project basic or plain jane
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Looking Good
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