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EeePee · 01-09-2006, 06:14 PM

Thanks goes to PinchFlat for the chassis, the www.UTRCRC.com Jefferson, looks great man!

For the most part it was built up according to what Pinch suggested using, like the links, rod ends, and whatnot.

Pede tranny with a 65 turn lathe (12t, 87) (way too slow)
HiTec 645 servo, Novak SR
TQ3 radio from The Crawler Store
Proline Mashers and HPI wheels

PoorCrawler · 01-09-2006, 06:34 PM

nice rig how does it crawl.

EeePee · 01-09-2006, 06:55 PM

Dunno yet, it's dark and cold outside.

sean_lv_crawler · 01-09-2006, 08:45 PM

Looks very nice! I can't wait to get mine built!

Are you going to run wideners?

EeePee · 01-09-2006, 09:18 PM

Yep, I plan on running wideners, or at least tryng them out.

JakeDaSnake · 01-09-2006, 10:23 PM

Very nice rig, how does the 65t motor work?

Later,
Jake

JohnRobHolmes · 01-09-2006, 10:29 PM

I like that battery placement. Do you have any plans for protection?

1beatjeep · 01-09-2006, 10:35 PM

witch shock are those.

EeePee · 01-09-2006, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JakeDaSnake

Very nice rig, how does the 65t motor work?

Thanks. It's super slow. So either a few more teeth on the pinion, or I'll try the 55 or 45 turn motors.

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnrobholmes

I like that battery placement. Do you have any plans for protection?

That was where PinchFlat suggested to put them. It makes for a pretty center balanced rig. A good all arounder. And I shrink wrapped the batts across the gap between the cells to hold them, and that's good enough. Protection??? Pshhh!

EeePee · 01-09-2006, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1beatjeep

witch shock are those.

TXT shocks with TLT ball ends.

slugzracing · 01-09-2006, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EeePee

That was where PinchFlat suggested to put them. It makes for a pretty center balanced rig. A good all arounder. And I shrink wrapped the batts across the gap between the cells to hold them, and that's good enough. Protection??? Pshhh!

I tried running the battery similar to that on my RBX and while the weight was well balanced I could not climb, I could not get the front tires to hook on anything.
I much prefer on top of the servo pointing back at the chassy.

ColquittCustom405 · 01-09-2006, 11:54 PM

Hummmm nice, ME LIKEY :-P

PinchFlat · 01-10-2006, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnrobholmes

I like that battery placement. Do you have any plans for protection?

Protection?... I was thinking condoms work good.

The batts are protected well. The body posts (when you get them installed.

)are guarding them well and when you get a body on that helps too. I haven't had and protection problems.

Quote:

Originally Posted by slugzracing

I tried running the battery similar to that on my RBX and while the weight was well balanced I could not climb, I could not get the front tires to hook on anything.
I much prefer on top of the servo pointing back at the chassy.

We haven't had any noticeable front traction problems. Although more weight on the front does help. I guess it could be preference thing or our climbs are whimpy here in Utah…hehehe. Mine does seems to climb as well as any other though. Anyway... we do include instructions for an alternate mounting technique that you can mount a standard stick pack over the front servo like the RBX and the SW2, for those that want that. On long fun runs I actually carry extra stick packs to strap on the front when the side-mount batteries drain. So I guess at that point it has the best of both mounting techniques…

Anyway... looks great EeePee. I hope the instructions weren't to vague or confusing. As always let me know if you have any questions.

-PF

slugzracing · 01-10-2006, 12:07 PM

It probably is just a terrain thing as I think the saddle bag battery would own on a more level technical course.

TwistedCreations · 01-10-2006, 12:12 PM

Looks good Cory.. I would like a 6 cell AA pack better up on top of the front servo though

EeePee · 01-11-2006, 05:23 PM

Thanks fellers. Pinch made it easy, follow his list, and you're done.

We'll see how the battery location works out. I'm one to try many different things so I guarantee this won't be the only spot they're placed. TC, see that velcro on top of the steering servo? Guess what that's for? Actually, everything has velcro on it, so it could be considered a universal mounting location for any of the pieces parts.

Natedog · 01-18-2006, 03:52 PM

Looks great Eeepee...look like Revo lover links...what's your wheelbase and overall width with that setup?

Need some body on pics too.

EeePee · 01-18-2006, 05:15 PM

Thanks mang. The wheelbase is at 12 3/4" and the shocks are in the "Business" hole (lower stance overall). I figure if I move them to the "Pleasure" hole (higher stance) the wheelbase will shrink a bit to 12 1/2". If not, I'll trim the links a tad. Gotta comply with the rules!

And it's only 10 1/4" wide. But that'll change soon enough.

Body is in the mail, so I'll have some pictures to post in a little while. I went with a Rubicon from HPI. I was getting tired of the truck bodies.

Cubman · 01-18-2006, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EeePee

the "Pleasure" hole

Sigged

Looks great! Do the txt shocks (Not oil filled, right?) work well for you?

EeePee · 01-18-2006, 06:41 PM

Actually, the TXT shocks are fine. Nice and worn out from a lot of use and abuse on the TXT, so they're smooth.

They're oil filled. The left rear and right front have a heavier spring and 80 weight, and the the softer two have 40 weight in 'em. A tad heavy maybe, but so far, I'm diggin' it.

01-09-2006, 06:14 PM	#1
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	EeePee's Jefferson TLT Thanks goes to PinchFlat for the chassis, the www.UTRCRC.com Jefferson, looks great man! For the most part it was built up according to what Pinch suggested using, like the links, rod ends, and whatnot. Pede tranny with a 65 turn lathe (12t, 87) (way too slow) HiTec 645 servo, Novak SR TQ3 radio from The Crawler Store Proline Mashers and HPI wheels Attached Images

01-09-2006, 06:34 PM	#2
PoorCrawler Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: MD Posts: 33	nice rig how does it crawl.

01-09-2006, 06:55 PM	#3
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	Dunno yet, it's dark and cold outside.

01-09-2006, 08:45 PM	#4
sean_lv_crawler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: vegas Posts: 310	Looks very nice! I can't wait to get mine built! Are you going to run wideners?

01-09-2006, 09:18 PM	#5
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	Yep, I plan on running wideners, or at least tryng them out.

01-09-2006, 10:23 PM	#6
JakeDaSnake Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mobile AL Posts: 217	Very nice rig, how does the 65t motor work? Later, Jake

01-09-2006, 10:29 PM	#7
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	I like that battery placement. Do you have any plans for protection?

01-09-2006, 10:35 PM	#8
1beatjeep I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: san jose Posts: 2,061	witch shock are those.

01-09-2006, 11:54 PM	#12
ColquittCustom405 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 7,420	Hummmm nice, ME LIKEY :-P

01-10-2006, 12:07 PM	#14
slugzracing I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hiding from Goodall Posts: 2,518	It probably is just a terrain thing as I think the saddle bag battery would own on a more level technical course.

01-10-2006, 12:12 PM	#15
TwistedCreations Colt Python/SR9c Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: out in the shop, reloading ammo! Posts: 8,626	Looks good Cory.. I would like a 6 cell AA pack better up on top of the front servo though

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01-11-2006, 05:23 PM	#16
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	Thanks fellers. Pinch made it easy, follow his list, and you're done. We'll see how the battery location works out. I'm one to try many different things so I guarantee this won't be the only spot they're placed. TC, see that velcro on top of the steering servo? Guess what that's for? Actually, everything has velcro on it, so it could be considered a universal mounting location for any of the pieces parts.

01-18-2006, 03:52 PM	#17
Natedog I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Corruptifornia Posts: 12,107	Looks great Eeepee...look like Revo lover links...what's your wheelbase and overall width with that setup? Need some body on pics too.

01-18-2006, 05:15 PM	#18
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	Thanks mang. The wheelbase is at 12 3/4" and the shocks are in the "Business" hole (lower stance overall). I figure if I move them to the "Pleasure" hole (higher stance) the wheelbase will shrink a bit to 12 1/2". If not, I'll trim the links a tad. Gotta comply with the rules! And it's only 10 1/4" wide. But that'll change soon enough. Body is in the mail, so I'll have some pictures to post in a little while. I went with a Rubicon from HPI. I was getting tired of the truck bodies.

01-18-2006, 06:41 PM	#20
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	Actually, the TXT shocks are fine. Nice and worn out from a lot of use and abuse on the TXT, so they're smooth. They're oil filled. The left rear and right front have a heavier spring and 80 weight, and the the softer two have 40 weight in 'em. A tad heavy maybe, but so far, I'm diggin' it.

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