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eclipse9 · 02-28-2009, 08:19 PM

did some more work and got it running
top link mounts done

i think this is going to me my lipo mounting place

all i need to do now is figure out how to mount the dig servo

smm_cbf · 03-01-2009, 06:31 AM

can't just buy the dig servo linake for the r2? that what i did

eclipse9 · 03-01-2009, 11:02 AM

its not the linkage thats my problem right now its mounting the servo.its a mini servo so it most likly wont fit with that kit

eclipse9 · 03-01-2009, 05:57 PM

nice to finaly have it done i just double sided taped the dig servo onto the front of the gear protector on the tranny.lets see how long that will hold up.

anyways took it for a run in my backyard here is the pics and vids
it runs very well i love it.only thing is the xtra servo draws to much power from the mini t lipo that it cuts off sometimes.

also had a little misshap with the plastic hexes both the rears got pulvarised as well as the fronts.need to bet some alum or steel ones.

they just spilled out like sand

smm_cbf · 03-03-2009, 08:59 PM

axial hexes are in order

you'll need a standard full size or something like a 645 anyway for the dig. besides needing to upgrade some standard parts it looks like a great performer..sweet job

eclipse9 · 03-04-2009, 07:22 PM

the 225 works realy well actualy.its pretty smooth. i dont know if i got a better r2d but it doesnt get stuck .well so far.and what standard parts should i upgrade?

smm_cbf · 03-05-2009, 06:11 AM

right now,just the axial hexes,but save up for some aluminum knuckles cause you might break them soon or just order them now.

it really came out nice,how does the sprung shocks work out for ya? most people iv seen are running droop on this chassis.

bRIBEGuy · 03-07-2009, 10:07 AM

Looks good!

eclipse9 · 03-07-2009, 01:33 PM

yea i will invest in some
btw im not running sprung shocks in the bigining i was planning to but changed my mind..

thanks bRIBEGuy

eclipse9 · 03-16-2009, 06:43 PM

just ordered some axial hexes and some mounts to make a custom dig servo mount.
also i decided after looking at bribeguy's thread that i like the look of black rims better so i took out a can of black paint and painted them so this is what it looks like now.

just a mock up not mounted becouse i dont have hexes yet ..just wanted to see how it looks and i like it wayyy better

slickrock209 · 03-23-2009, 11:28 PM

Nice work.

eclipse9 · 03-30-2009, 09:48 PM

thanks

got them, installed them ,ran it
i love them they work great
now im going to make a dig servo mount with these

the crawler runs realy well it makes alot of the challenging stuff look easy
i am so happy on how this biuld turned out

Kamikaze · 03-31-2009, 12:03 AM

Nice links.

smm_cbf · 03-31-2009, 06:04 PM

yep you'll be much happier with the new hexes. the black also makes it stand out with the silver chassis. awesome turn out

eclipse9 · 03-31-2009, 07:36 PM

the wait for the links was worth it great job

thanks

eclipse9 · 04-01-2009, 07:00 PM

looks like ive hit my first breakage :-P

some87 · 04-01-2009, 08:58 PM

lol i did the same thing and got the spacers. the stock dog bones break ALL THE TIME. just go with cvd's

eclipse9 · 04-01-2009, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M.C. pee pants

lol i did the same thing and got the spacers. the stock dog bones break ALL THE TIME. just go with cvd's

what do you mean by spacers?

mcho78 · 04-03-2009, 12:00 AM

Sweet build

Just a quick question, how are you getting so much articulation? I only get about 2-3 inches... using the maxx shocks right now, tried longer shocks but way too top heavy... would appreciate a heads up. :-P Also heard that these DMGs work best as a belly scraper... so shorter shocks, straight links etc... would love to hear your thoughts.

eclipse9 · 04-03-2009, 07:38 PM

i dont know much about suspension geometry i just put mine together the way i thought it would work best.i think your problem with getting that little articulation is becouse maybe you had the short maxx shocks.and i strongly suggest using bent links becouse even though you think it will sit lower with strait links it will be the same as the bent links if you set it up right.just play and tinker with the setups and you will get it right.

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02-28-2009, 08:19 PM	#21
eclipse9 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hercules Posts: 124	did some more work and got it running top link mounts done i think this is going to me my lipo mounting place all i need to do now is figure out how to mount the dig servo

03-01-2009, 06:31 AM	#22
smm_cbf Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 512	can't just buy the dig servo linake for the r2? that what i did

03-01-2009, 11:02 AM	#23
eclipse9 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hercules Posts: 124	its not the linkage thats my problem right now its mounting the servo.its a mini servo so it most likly wont fit with that kit

03-01-2009, 05:57 PM	#24
eclipse9 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hercules Posts: 124	nice to finaly have it done i just double sided taped the dig servo onto the front of the gear protector on the tranny.lets see how long that will hold up. anyways took it for a run in my backyard here is the pics and vids it runs very well i love it.only thing is the xtra servo draws to much power from the mini t lipo that it cuts off sometimes. also had a little misshap with the plastic hexes both the rears got pulvarised as well as the fronts.need to bet some alum or steel ones. they just spilled out like sand

03-03-2009, 08:59 PM	#25
smm_cbf Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 512	axial hexes are in order you'll need a standard full size or something like a 645 anyway for the dig. besides needing to upgrade some standard parts it looks like a great performer..sweet job

03-04-2009, 07:22 PM	#26
eclipse9 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hercules Posts: 124	the 225 works realy well actualy.its pretty smooth. i dont know if i got a better r2d but it doesnt get stuck .well so far.and what standard parts should i upgrade?

03-05-2009, 06:11 AM	#27
smm_cbf Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 512	right now,just the axial hexes,but save up for some aluminum knuckles cause you might break them soon or just order them now. it really came out nice,how does the sprung shocks work out for ya? most people iv seen are running droop on this chassis.

03-07-2009, 10:07 AM	#28
bRIBEGuy Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2004 Location: Calgary Posts: 807	Looks good!

03-07-2009, 01:33 PM	#29
eclipse9 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hercules Posts: 124	yea i will invest in some btw im not running sprung shocks in the bigining i was planning to but changed my mind.. thanks bRIBEGuy

03-16-2009, 06:43 PM	#30
eclipse9 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hercules Posts: 124	just ordered some axial hexes and some mounts to make a custom dig servo mount. also i decided after looking at bribeguy's thread that i like the look of black rims better so i took out a can of black paint and painted them so this is what it looks like now. just a mock up not mounted becouse i dont have hexes yet ..just wanted to see how it looks and i like it wayyy better

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03-31-2009, 12:03 AM	#33
Kamikaze I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Columbia TN Posts: 6,154	Nice links.

03-23-2009, 11:28 PM	#31
slickrock209 Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Arnold,Crawlifornia Posts: 59	Nice work.

03-30-2009, 09:48 PM	#32
eclipse9 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hercules Posts: 124	thanks got them, installed them ,ran it i love them they work great now im going to make a dig servo mount with these the crawler runs realy well it makes alot of the challenging stuff look easy i am so happy on how this biuld turned out

03-31-2009, 06:04 PM	#34
smm_cbf Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 512	yep you'll be much happier with the new hexes. the black also makes it stand out with the silver chassis. awesome turn out

03-31-2009, 07:36 PM	#35
eclipse9 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hercules Posts: 124	the wait for the links was worth it great job thanks

04-01-2009, 07:00 PM	#36
eclipse9 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hercules Posts: 124	looks like ive hit my first breakage :-P

04-01-2009, 08:58 PM	#37
some87 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico Posts: 284	lol i did the same thing and got the spacers. the stock dog bones break ALL THE TIME. just go with cvd's

04-03-2009, 12:00 AM	#39
mcho78 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 112	Sweet build Just a quick question, how are you getting so much articulation? I only get about 2-3 inches... using the maxx shocks right now, tried longer shocks but way too top heavy... would appreciate a heads up. :-P Also heard that these DMGs work best as a belly scraper... so shorter shocks, straight links etc... would love to hear your thoughts.

04-03-2009, 07:38 PM	#40
eclipse9 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hercules Posts: 124	i dont know much about suspension geometry i just put mine together the way i thought it would work best.i think your problem with getting that little articulation is becouse maybe you had the short maxx shocks.and i strongly suggest using bent links becouse even though you think it will sit lower with strait links it will be the same as the bent links if you set it up right.just play and tinker with the setups and you will get it right.

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