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old_dog · 11-21-2005, 01:43 PM

My decision was made as soon as I saw the pictures. Can hardly wait to get mine.

crawldaddy · 11-21-2005, 03:18 PM

nice work!!

Grizzly4x4 · 11-21-2005, 07:59 PM

Not only does this thing look sick but it performs as well.

I was VERY impressed with it's performance at the Flatirons Fred. This thing made childs play of "The Wall of Death".

BENDER · 11-21-2005, 08:21 PM

Thanks for the all the kind words guys. 8-)

WRMorrison, the 1-2-3 blocks are available seperately.

CoreyK · 11-22-2005, 05:08 PM

Wow, amazing work man....

racerx · 11-22-2005, 07:20 PM

OH YEAH! I want one. P.M. me If you plan to sell this BADAZZ chassis!

BENDER · 11-22-2005, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gimbal

Looks great Bender. Get us some test results on the rims. They look the business.

I've been doing a little more testing with these tires and the 24 series wheels. I haven't glued them yet and I haven't had a tire come off yet either, which surprises me. They work great, no hex problems or link rubbing issues with the wideners. The only problem I see with them is the narrow width, even with wideners overall width is barely 9 1/2" wide. I don't have any weight in the wheels yet either, I'm sure that will help.

The HPI Spike rims I have give almost an inch wider stance without wideners, 10 1/4". I did narrow them up on the inner bead as much as possible. It flexes alot better with this set-up too, because of the extra width. I'm not running weights in the Spike rims yet either.

More testing with weights will tell.

BENDER · 11-22-2005, 08:46 PM

Here's a pic from the front with the 24 Series wheels and G-made wideners, 9 1/2" overall width.

cman_1500w · 11-22-2005, 08:57 PM

NICE work Bender! Top notch work like usual. It was a great performer at stage 1 and now it's got the looks to match.

What type and length shocks are you using? They look Losi to me.

Also, are the shocks fully compressed in that flex pic you have posted?

Can't wait to see some vids of it!

BENDER · 11-22-2005, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cman_1500w

NICE work Bender! Top notch work like usual. It was a great performer at stage 1 and now it's got the looks to match.

What type and length shocks are you using? They look Losi to me.

Also, are the shocks fully compressed in that flex pic you have posted?

Can't wait to see some vids of it!

Thanks cman.

The shocks are Duratrax, I think. Sparky J bought a set of eight, and gave these 4 to me, so I'd have to ask him.

The shocks are pretty much compressed in the pics.

I'm working on a video, it'll be up soon.

cman_1500w · 11-22-2005, 09:07 PM

Ah, could have fooled me. The shock bodies look like Losi to me. Then again, the Duratrax Evader looks losi-ish also

What length shocks are they? 3 1/2" front and 4" rear maybe?

Can't wait for the video. Will it be the sequel to Badger's vid?

After all you did name your rig Shaggin Wagon so it would only seem right

BENDER · 11-22-2005, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cman_1500w

Ah, could have fooled me. The shock bodies look like Losi to me. Then again, the Duratrax Evader looks losi-ish also

What length shocks are they? 3 1/2" front and 4" rear maybe?

Can't wait for the video. Will it be the sequel to Badger's vid?

After all you did name your rig Shaggin Wagon so it would only seem right

I don't think Badger's vid can be topped.

They could be Losi shocks, they're 4 1/8" eye to eye. I used a Traxxas rod end ball to space it away from the frame, with fuel line between 2 flat washers for the upper shock mount.

BENDER · 11-23-2005, 12:08 AM

Finally shot some video.....
Click here to watch

BlackMagic · 11-23-2005, 12:13 AM

Great video! The Crawler ain't too shabby either!

Unimoger · 11-23-2005, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BENDER

Finally shot some video.....
Click here to watch

I love this truck, can't wait to see it in action, in person, next month!

Gimbal · 11-23-2005, 11:28 AM

Great vid! You have some killer crawl spots up there. All I have is a giant sand pile here in town :(

Those new rims do look a bit narrow...

BENDER · 11-23-2005, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gimbal

Great vid! You have some killer crawl spots up there. All I have is a giant sand pile here in town :(

Those new rims do look a bit narrow...

Thanks Gimbal. This spot is actually right outside my door, in the park. It's not real big, but it's perfect for testing.

braceysdad · 11-23-2005, 12:29 PM

That is one of the cleanest videos I've seen. What are you using to record?

BENDER · 11-23-2005, 12:41 PM

Thanks, I have a Canon Powershot S1 IS, with a 1GB memory card.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/spec...canon_s1is.asp

I've been using a tripod lately too, which definitely helps.

Amaxx · 11-23-2005, 05:59 PM

great ride, awesome video, just nice job bender. i liked it when your rig played roll over and then got back up

... and the ending of the video, nice and artistic... i guess would be the way to put it...

11-22-2005, 08:46 PM	#28
BENDER 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake Posts: 8,328	Here's a pic from the front with the 24 Series wheels and G-made wideners, 9 1/2" overall width. Attached Images

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11-21-2005, 01:43 PM	#21
old_dog Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 182	My decision was made as soon as I saw the pictures. Can hardly wait to get mine.

11-21-2005, 03:18 PM	#22
crawldaddy Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: logan Posts: 221	nice work!!

11-21-2005, 07:59 PM	#23
Grizzly4x4 PapaGriz Yo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In the garage building the wife a crawler Posts: 13,137	Not only does this thing look sick but it performs as well. I was VERY impressed with it's performance at the Flatirons Fred. This thing made childs play of "The Wall of Death".

11-21-2005, 08:21 PM	#24
BENDER 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake Posts: 8,328	Thanks for the all the kind words guys. 8-) WRMorrison, the 1-2-3 blocks are available seperately.

11-22-2005, 05:08 PM	#25
CoreyK Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2005 Location: In front of my comp Posts: 836	Wow, amazing work man....

11-22-2005, 07:20 PM	#26
racerx I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: R.I.P. Chip Posts: 2,024	OH YEAH! I want one. P.M. me If you plan to sell this BADAZZ chassis!

11-22-2005, 08:57 PM	#29
cman_1500w Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2004 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 662	NICE work Bender! Top notch work like usual. It was a great performer at stage 1 and now it's got the looks to match. What type and length shocks are you using? They look Losi to me. Also, are the shocks fully compressed in that flex pic you have posted? Can't wait to see some vids of it!

11-22-2005, 09:07 PM	#31
cman_1500w Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2004 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 662	Ah, could have fooled me. The shock bodies look like Losi to me. Then again, the Duratrax Evader looks losi-ish also What length shocks are they? 3 1/2" front and 4" rear maybe? Can't wait for the video. Will it be the sequel to Badger's vid? After all you did name your rig Shaggin Wagon so it would only seem right

11-23-2005, 12:08 AM	#33
BENDER 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake Posts: 8,328	Finally shot some video..... Click here to watch

11-23-2005, 12:13 AM	#34
BlackMagic Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 54	Great video! The Crawler ain't too shabby either!

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11-23-2005, 11:28 AM	#36
Gimbal Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Where it's wet Posts: 833	Great vid! You have some killer crawl spots up there. All I have is a giant sand pile here in town :( Those new rims do look a bit narrow...

11-23-2005, 12:29 PM	#38
braceysdad Adilynsdad too! Join Date: May 2004 Location: G ville Posts: 8,844	That is one of the cleanest videos I've seen. What are you using to record?

11-23-2005, 12:41 PM	#39
BENDER 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake Posts: 8,328	Thanks, I have a Canon Powershot S1 IS, with a 1GB memory card. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/spec...canon_s1is.asp I've been using a tripod lately too, which definitely helps.

11-23-2005, 05:59 PM	#40
Amaxx Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kenosha Posts: 181	great ride, awesome video, just nice job bender. i liked it when your rig played roll over and then got back up ... and the ending of the video, nice and artistic... i guess would be the way to put it...

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