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Racer4Life · 03-23-2008, 08:14 PM

I had the chance to build up an RC4WD Copperhead chassis. Here are some of the details.

TLT Axles w/fat rock C's and CVD's in the front.
MSD wideners
RC4WD punisher shafts
Delrin Links
Paul's EZ's rear axle truss
Traxxas big bore shocks
RC4WD R2 Dig tranny
Holmes Hobby Crawlmaster
Quark 33 Pro car ESC
(2) Tower Pro 945 servo's.
Some old school RD400 beadlocks and Losi Claws

Got the chassis and built it up. Very nice work on this one. The Powder Coat is perfect. The R2 went in without any problems. Links and shocks mounted up great. Adding the extra shock mounts was a good idea. Really liked the body panels that came with it. I added a little flair to mine.

As I said, everything went together really well. Had a small issue with the nuts for the dig servo being to large. Small amount of time with the dremel and the servo went in perfect. I e-mailed RC4WD and they said they would look into it. The nuts outside diameter is too big.

I would have to say that RC4WD is doing a better job at getting things right. This chassis is proof of that.

Here are a few shots I took.

Used the lathe motor for mock up. I was going to put a Holmes Hobbies Cobalt puller in this, but it doesn't fit. Lathe motor and other brushless motors will.

Here is the tranny and servo mounted in.

On to the next post.

Racer4Life · 03-23-2008, 08:23 PM

Got the links made and installed. Not much need for those photo's. It was smooth sailing for the link mount up.

Sprung rear.

Droop front.

Shoots on the rocks.

On the rocks the chassis did very well. Down off rocks seemed very simple, up over some breakovers was a bit of an issue. I am going to work on the set-up a little. The lower bottom plate helps, but hurts a little too.

I still need to find a good spot for my battery. I will probably build a pack for the front axle. My Lipo didn't fit anywhere good, so for testing I sit it beside the R2.

bustedcrawler · 03-23-2008, 08:29 PM

Looks good Tom, cant wait to see it

STEEL_CITY_CRAWLER · 03-26-2008, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racer4Life

The nuts outside diameter is too big.

THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID!!!

tom, looks great. does RC4WD build in that servo mount for the R2D2 servo?

U DOWN · 03-29-2008, 04:53 AM

Thats gangsta

MattH · 04-02-2008, 04:26 PM

Looks real good. Does the front edge of the bottom skid plate get hung up?

wallaz · 04-29-2008, 06:50 AM

Racer4life,

Did you use the stock links or make your own?

Edit: Noticed in your first post....Delrin links, woops

I'm having issues with lack of movement and trouble with lengths with the stock links

gyrene · 04-29-2008, 08:39 AM

How are those Punisher shafts? I have heard some people on here complain about them.

Racer4Life · 05-06-2008, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gyrene

How are those Punisher shafts? I have heard some people on here complain about them.

I love the Punisher Shafts. They are pricey and not for everyone. I have 4 sets and none have broken. One of the old sets have some slop, but the new ones seem to be holding up really well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flash

that is awesome.

Thanks

MasterShake44 · 05-06-2008, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racer4Life

I love the Punisher Shafts. They are pricey and not for everyone. I have 4 sets and none have broken. One of the old sets have some slop, but the new ones seem to be holding up really well.

Thanks

I have to agree with Racer on the punisher shafts. I have 1 set that have been swapped around on a couple different rigs and I love them, you just can't get too extreme an angle with them or they lope. Another hint for people using them with TLT axles, grind about 1/16-1/8 inch off the end that you are attaching to your axle, the set screw will grab you axle pinion gear shaft alot better.

rckcrawler · 05-11-2008, 11:23 AM

How long are all of your links, as in top and bottoms front and back

minor_threat · 04-29-2009, 09:30 PM

How's that tranny holdin' up?

03-23-2008, 08:14 PM	#1
Racer4Life I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: In Cali. Posts: 4,109	RC4WD Copperhead chassis I had the chance to build up an RC4WD Copperhead chassis. Here are some of the details. TLT Axles w/fat rock C's and CVD's in the front. MSD wideners RC4WD punisher shafts Delrin Links Paul's EZ's rear axle truss Traxxas big bore shocks RC4WD R2 Dig tranny Holmes Hobby Crawlmaster Quark 33 Pro car ESC (2) Tower Pro 945 servo's. Some old school RD400 beadlocks and Losi Claws Got the chassis and built it up. Very nice work on this one. The Powder Coat is perfect. The R2 went in without any problems. Links and shocks mounted up great. Adding the extra shock mounts was a good idea. Really liked the body panels that came with it. I added a little flair to mine. As I said, everything went together really well. Had a small issue with the nuts for the dig servo being to large. Small amount of time with the dremel and the servo went in perfect. I e-mailed RC4WD and they said they would look into it. The nuts outside diameter is too big. I would have to say that RC4WD is doing a better job at getting things right. This chassis is proof of that. Here are a few shots I took. Used the lathe motor for mock up. I was going to put a Holmes Hobbies Cobalt puller in this, but it doesn't fit. Lathe motor and other brushless motors will. Here is the tranny and servo mounted in. On to the next post. Last edited by Racer4Life; 03-23-2008 at 08:29 PM.

04-29-2008, 06:50 AM	#7
wallaz Landy mad Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Newcastle, England, UK Posts: 425	Racer4life, Did you use the stock links or make your own? Edit: Noticed in your first post....Delrin links, woops I'm having issues with lack of movement and trouble with lengths with the stock links Last edited by wallaz; 04-29-2008 at 02:08 PM. Reason: re-read first post

03-23-2008, 08:23 PM	#2
Racer4Life I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: In Cali. Posts: 4,109	Got the links made and installed. Not much need for those photo's. It was smooth sailing for the link mount up. Sprung rear. Droop front. Shoots on the rocks. On the rocks the chassis did very well. Down off rocks seemed very simple, up over some breakovers was a bit of an issue. I am going to work on the set-up a little. The lower bottom plate helps, but hurts a little too. I still need to find a good spot for my battery. I will probably build a pack for the front axle. My Lipo didn't fit anywhere good, so for testing I sit it beside the R2.

03-23-2008, 08:29 PM	#3
bustedcrawler RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5280 Posts: 999	Looks good Tom, cant wait to see it

03-29-2008, 04:53 AM	#5
U DOWN Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: EWA BOUND Posts: 374	Thats gangsta

04-02-2008, 04:26 PM	#6
MattH Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Eastern North Carolina Posts: 411	Looks real good. Does the front edge of the bottom skid plate get hung up?

04-29-2008, 08:39 AM	#8
gyrene Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Do I look like a freaking people person? Posts: 874	How are those Punisher shafts? I have heard some people on here complain about them.

05-11-2008, 11:23 AM	#11
rckcrawler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baumholder Posts: 477	How long are all of your links, as in top and bottoms front and back

04-29-2009, 09:30 PM	#12
minor_threat Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: east bay Posts: 544	How's that tranny holdin' up?

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