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insanerc · 06-21-2006, 03:10 PM

This is our latest project which began with a take off of our SRT chassis in search for an all out TLT comp crawler. We therefore named the project the XRC (Xtreme Rock Crawler). Some of our goals were to drastically lower the c.o.g., beef up some week parts on the truck while bringing the chassis weight down as low as we possibly could, have a tranny friendly chassis due to a lot of people using other trannys now, and come up with an overall sleek looking design. Well after all the hours of running different designs and testing each thing we did we think it all finally paid off as the all new XRC will most certainly be a force to be dealt with.

We are going to post up some pics here of the XRC and wanted to let everyone know that it will be ready for sale very soon in the vendor section. Pede, stealth, Losi trannys are all a direct fit. The bottom skid will be Delrin with a Delrin option on the links and Aluminum as the standard. Our custom Axel housing ends, electronic mount plates, and lower link/shock mounts will all be available. We hope you enjoy the pics.

TANK · 06-21-2006, 05:12 PM

wow im dig'n the knuckle brace goodjob!

insanerc · 06-22-2006, 05:52 AM

Thanks guys!

insanerc · 06-22-2006, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dezfan

So let's see this thing on the rocks!

LOL, I have an idea that you'll be seeing it on the rocks very soon!

JasonInAugusta · 06-22-2006, 12:50 PM

Cool knuckles.

run2jeepn · 06-22-2006, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonInAugusta

Cool knuckles.

So I'm I. Looks cool

RodyRazorBackc5 · 06-22-2006, 04:28 PM

VERY nice ! !

insanerc · 06-22-2006, 04:48 PM

Thanks J.I.A., run2, and Dez. Right now we're still doing lots of R&D. The custom axle housing ends have held up wonderfully so far and we're very happy with them. Now we're looking at several different link options which we plan to offer such as aluminum (bent or straight), carbon fiber, and delrin all in either a 50/50 or 60/40 setup. We've also added optional electronics plate mounts for those of you that may want to set it up a little different. In these pics you will see the bent aluminum links and one of the electronic mounting plates under the red rx. We also have some body mounts on it but at this point are not sure if we are going to be including any or not because everyone seems to like to mount them differently.

Buckwheat · 06-22-2006, 05:15 PM

Cool chassis design! I've been playing around with the same design.

insanerc · 06-22-2006, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Buckwheat

the same design.

???

insanerc · 06-22-2006, 06:39 PM

Thanks Rody, I'm glad that you like it.

RodyRazorBackc5 · 06-22-2006, 07:43 PM

No problem man .

Buckwheat · 06-23-2006, 12:50 AM

Insanerc
I am referring to the shape of the chassis side plates and use of delrin as a skid/trans mount.

I like it!

insanerc · 06-23-2006, 06:06 AM

No problem Buckwheat, it?s just that a lot of us vendors put one hell of a lot of time and effort into even the simplest looking designs during R&D. Just got a little gun shy to hear someone say they are working on the same chassis when I just released it for viewing. I'm glad that you like the design, thanks for the compliment.

CrawlAZ · 06-24-2006, 01:50 PM

articulation shot? looks like a very capable rig. nice job

insanerc · 06-24-2006, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CrawlAZ

articulation shot? looks like a very capable rig. nice job

Thanks for the nice comments. Articulation? Check this out and with stock shocks!

insanerc · 06-24-2006, 10:49 PM

When we set out to design a full comp crawler we knew that balance was going to be very important. Here are a few pics of just how serious we're taking it through every phase of R&D. These are no trick photos (no weights hidden that you can't see) and the tops of the balance rods are rounded as we use this on r/c aircraft also. You can see for these shots we setup a 50/50 battery so you can easily move your balance forward or back as you desire with placement of your full battery pack or electronics.

run2jeepn · 06-24-2006, 10:59 PM

Keep them pic's coming. Looks real good.

RodyRazorBackc5 · 06-25-2006, 09:14 AM

Have you thought about mounting your links and top of your shocks on the inner side of your chassis?

insanerc · 06-25-2006, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by RodyRazorBackc5

Have you thought about mounting your links and top of your shocks on the inner side of your chassis?

Actually we have thought about that when we decided to slightly redesign our axle lower link/shock mounts, to allow inbound mounting of shocks and lower links, clearing any possible tire rub issues. Though we do not have it set up this way it could be very easily done by anyone wanting to. The bottom would however require small notches in the four corners of the Delrin skid but that's an easy one for anybody with a Dremel.

06-21-2006, 03:10 PM	#1
insanerc RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bedias, Texas Posts: 1,083	XRC Buildup.......... This is our latest project which began with a take off of our SRT chassis in search for an all out TLT comp crawler. We therefore named the project the XRC (Xtreme Rock Crawler). Some of our goals were to drastically lower the c.o.g., beef up some week parts on the truck while bringing the chassis weight down as low as we possibly could, have a tranny friendly chassis due to a lot of people using other trannys now, and come up with an overall sleek looking design. Well after all the hours of running different designs and testing each thing we did we think it all finally paid off as the all new XRC will most certainly be a force to be dealt with. We are going to post up some pics here of the XRC and wanted to let everyone know that it will be ready for sale very soon in the vendor section. Pede, stealth, Losi trannys are all a direct fit. The bottom skid will be Delrin with a Delrin option on the links and Aluminum as the standard. Our custom Axel housing ends, electronic mount plates, and lower link/shock mounts will all be available. We hope you enjoy the pics. Attached Images

06-22-2006, 04:48 PM	#8
insanerc RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bedias, Texas Posts: 1,083	Thanks J.I.A., run2, and Dez. Right now we're still doing lots of R&D. The custom axle housing ends have held up wonderfully so far and we're very happy with them. Now we're looking at several different link options which we plan to offer such as aluminum (bent or straight), carbon fiber, and delrin all in either a 50/50 or 60/40 setup. We've also added optional electronics plate mounts for those of you that may want to set it up a little different. In these pics you will see the bent aluminum links and one of the electronic mounting plates under the red rx. We also have some body mounts on it but at this point are not sure if we are going to be including any or not because everyone seems to like to mount them differently. Attached Images

06-24-2006, 10:49 PM	#17
insanerc RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bedias, Texas Posts: 1,083	When we set out to design a full comp crawler we knew that balance was going to be very important. Here are a few pics of just how serious we're taking it through every phase of R&D. These are no trick photos (no weights hidden that you can't see) and the tops of the balance rods are rounded as we use this on r/c aircraft also. You can see for these shots we setup a 50/50 battery so you can easily move your balance forward or back as you desire with placement of your full battery pack or electronics. Attached Images

06-21-2006, 05:12 PM	#2
TANK Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 743	wow im dig'n the knuckle brace goodjob!

06-22-2006, 05:52 AM	#3
insanerc RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bedias, Texas Posts: 1,083	Thanks guys!

06-22-2006, 12:50 PM	#5
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	Cool knuckles.

06-22-2006, 04:28 PM	#7
RodyRazorBackc5 Pebble Pounder Join Date: May 2005 Location: United States Of America Posts: 157	VERY nice ! !

06-22-2006, 05:15 PM	#9
Buckwheat Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hayden Posts: 11	Cool chassis design! I've been playing around with the same design.

06-22-2006, 06:39 PM	#11
insanerc RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bedias, Texas Posts: 1,083	Thanks Rody, I'm glad that you like it.

06-22-2006, 07:43 PM	#12
RodyRazorBackc5 Pebble Pounder Join Date: May 2005 Location: United States Of America Posts: 157	No problem man .

06-23-2006, 12:50 AM	#13
Buckwheat Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hayden Posts: 11	Insanerc I am referring to the shape of the chassis side plates and use of delrin as a skid/trans mount. I like it!

06-23-2006, 06:06 AM	#14
insanerc RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bedias, Texas Posts: 1,083	No problem Buckwheat, it?s just that a lot of us vendors put one hell of a lot of time and effort into even the simplest looking designs during R&D. Just got a little gun shy to hear someone say they are working on the same chassis when I just released it for viewing. I'm glad that you like the design, thanks for the compliment.

06-24-2006, 01:50 PM	#15
CrawlAZ Pebble Pounder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 180	articulation shot? looks like a very capable rig. nice job

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06-24-2006, 10:59 PM	#18
run2jeepn I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA Posts: 11,196	Keep them pic's coming. Looks real good.

06-25-2006, 09:14 AM	#19
RodyRazorBackc5 Pebble Pounder Join Date: May 2005 Location: United States Of America Posts: 157	Have you thought about mounting your links and top of your shocks on the inner side of your chassis?

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