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10-16-2005, 06:10 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: In the saddle...
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|  Chimera 10/16/05
Due finished in November. I have too many projects as it is. Specs: -mod V1 chassis -touring suspension -TLT axles -8.5" wheelbase -1.9" BF's -Jato Shafts -'pede tranny -choice between 55t lathe and Outrunner power (leaning towards the AXI) -full bearings and stainless screws -HPI RS4 Mini Pajero body (rare, especially with front and rear bumpers, spare tire, and mirror kit) 208mm C to C -6v power and other goodies soon to come under the hood... |
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10-16-2005, 06:16 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: College Station
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HaHa, thats cute! I want one! Please keep us posted with pics! Lookin good! Cheers JL |
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10-16-2005, 06:19 PM
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| Newbie  Join Date: May 2005 Location: fargo
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Hey, that looks awesome! I was wondering if your tranny was aluminum? If so, were can I get one. Thanks, Dr. Rock |
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10-16-2005, 06:24 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: In the saddle...
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It is a billet transmission from Fast Lane Machine. Find one on eBay or Rc-monster.com. The machine work is incredible, and the tranny case is similar in weight to the stock plastic one but without the slop. It is VERY nice CNC work, but pricey.
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10-16-2005, 08:39 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Centennial, CO
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That thing is pimp. Very different. Why don't you use a tamiya pajero body, or something not so hard to find? Have you already glued the tires down? If not, you might want to do some diesel or marinade softening (check out the tires forum for more info) since I've heard the BFG tires don't hook up too well.
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10-16-2005, 08:56 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2005 Location: Fort Wayne
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That thing is super sweet! Are you intending this to be a crawler or a basher?
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10-17-2005, 06:00 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: In the saddle...
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I'm aiming for more of a trail rig/basher than a dedicated crawler. The diffs are fully locked and I'm going to gear it low, but my primary aim is realism. I was getting too much articulation out of the original link design so I had to come up with this setup, which uses only enough traingulation to limit side to side movement, but not articulate like crazy. I wanted to keep the stock wheel wells on the body. PWT, I agree with your point about the body. I will be running it with another body most of the time (HPI Morris Mini).  My biggest design flaws right now are in the short wheelbase and compact links. WIth my suspension mounted the way it is, the link mounts will catch on everything. I will be using tapped aluminum round stock for the lower links instead of the 1/4" link mounts. The driveline is also pushing it a little, as the drive shaft angles are a hair shy of 45 degrees :? |
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10-17-2005, 11:18 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: vegas
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This thing is so sick! Your link setup is very cool, same with the touring shocks. Very neat. Just inspired me to make a rig like yours! Can we see some action shots? |
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10-23-2005, 03:26 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: In the saddle...
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Update, 10/23/05... -Installed Transmission and Lathe Motor. Locked center diff. Needs new 32 pitch spur gear. -Modded and isntalled Jato shafts. They are shortened to 1.1 inches per side. They also have the yokes cut and beveled to allow for the very steep drive shaft angle of the truck to work, (sorry for the crappy pics). With the short wheelbase, I've had to push my limits. There is NO cogging or interference from the driveshafts. I know that they are very high. My solution will be to tilt my axles 10 degrees and lower my ride height 1/8". -Installed standard 645 mg, body mounts, etc. Still waiting on my battery pack. I'll be running a Mini-T pack soon. |
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10-23-2005, 03:38 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH
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as high as that motor is gonna sit, think about the Axi. you'll love it. and i'm not just saying that 'cause i sell motor plates for the things sweet rig, nice work. can't wait to see you get it dirty. |
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10-23-2005, 03:46 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: In the saddle...
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Micro... tell me more about these motor plates...
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10-23-2005, 03:49 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH
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11-12-2005, 12:24 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nor Cal
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where did u get those suspension clamps on your links?
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11-14-2005, 03:23 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Knoxville
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Those drive shafts look to be at a steep angle, hows that working for you?  |
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11-14-2005, 03:40 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Crafty mexicans and your glass candy...
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11-14-2005, 03:51 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: manasquan
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hey it looks sweet,I like it!!! You might want to stand the rears up alittle more so the the drive shafts arent that step of an angle. But pver all the truck looks awesome!!
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11-14-2005, 08:30 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: East Quogue
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i like that trany the alum looks sweet!!! And if you consider how nice it looks for $60 thats not to bad.
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07-21-2006, 08:32 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Albuquerque
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is that system of a down in the cd case? they ****ing rock
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07-21-2006, 11:11 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orlando
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NIce rig man.
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