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xjman · 12-06-2006, 08:34 PM

Can't wait to get it. Hopefully with some luck I can beat some of the other drivers I come up aginst this series.

Double J · 12-07-2006, 10:29 AM

It's been shipped.
I expect to see a video by Next Wednesday.

J/K
That gives you enough time to tear down, rebuild and test it out.

Double J · 12-10-2006, 12:30 AM

A little birdy told me you have it allready?

xjman · 12-10-2006, 12:43 AM

Yeah, I have it. Its fantastic. I've spent most of the day running it.

I'm still trying to find a good place for the electronics, and all the wires. As it sits right now, the cluster fark of wires annoys the piss out of me.

Defentally a good build, the fit and finish is fantastic. I've already got some good scrapes in the skid plate, and the stingers.

The stingers work well, the front one will kick the front end up on whatever you are driving at, only got it caught once. The rear one will keep it from flipping over on a steep climb.

I got some Lexan panels today, gonna try and figure out how to cut them for side pannels. There is really no picture that does this thing justice, the hammer coat is fantastic. The cross part on the front that was mentioned being uncentered isnt nearly as bad as that picture makes it. You would really have to stare at it to see it.

The rig is also light. At the hobby shop today I was laying it on its side and it would stay sitting on the tires and not flip over. Not so sure now with the electronics and wires in it.

Now, just gotta start the VS for comp backup. Thanks Double J, I'll post up a video, pictures, or whatever I can get soon.

Double J · 12-21-2006, 07:46 PM

Any updates????
video??
Pics with everything on it?\

BLPede5800 · 12-21-2006, 08:12 PM

Looks nice. IMO, the stingers stick out a tad bit too far, but it's your rig. Waiting for a video...

xjman · 12-23-2006, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double J

Any updates????
video??
Pics with everything on it?\

Here are some pictures, I know its a bit late for them. Don't hate me, I had to mod some.

When I find someone to shoot some decent footage I'll get some video of it. These have body pannels mocked up on it, electronics are just thrown in because I have been testing different motors.

4u2nv · 12-23-2006, 08:19 PM

You chopped it up!

xjman · 12-23-2006, 08:22 PM

Yeah, I had to do it. My approach angle is way better now. I've learned a valuable lesson today making those pannels as well... Cut away from your fingers, they cut easier than the lexan.

I do need some weight in the front tires, it seems to kick up a bit when its verticle, but it will get verticle no problem and not flip.

clodstall · 12-23-2006, 08:53 PM

video yet? looks good

xjman · 12-23-2006, 09:01 PM

I'll try to get one tomorrow at my grandparents christmas party. There isn't much there to crawl, but I'm sure I can find something.

Double J · 12-23-2006, 09:51 PM

Looks good and chopped the stingers as we discused. Figured that would happen as I contemplated that my self before I finished it.

Those panels are C.R.A.P.-tastic ;) pun intended. XJ knows what I'm talking about.

It looks a little better with it cut up. Like a Slyver with fangs.

How is the performance?
Maybe try to run the batteries on the axles or just add BB's or some led in the tires.
Never mind about the battery I just remembered it is really not that heavy..

Thanks for letting us know how it's been going.

xjman · 12-23-2006, 10:42 PM

It preforms really good, I'm thinking about placing the battery on the front axle, it has to have more weight. Other than that, fantastic product.

12-06-2006, 08:34 PM	#101
xjman Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the basement Posts: 929	Can't wait to get it. Hopefully with some luck I can beat some of the other drivers I come up aginst this series.

12-07-2006, 10:29 AM	#102
Double J I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: between heaven and hell. Posts: 3,367	It's been shipped. I expect to see a video by Next Wednesday. J/K That gives you enough time to tear down, rebuild and test it out.

12-10-2006, 12:30 AM	#103
Double J I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: between heaven and hell. Posts: 3,367	A little birdy told me you have it allready?

12-10-2006, 12:43 AM	#104
xjman Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the basement Posts: 929	Yeah, I have it. Its fantastic. I've spent most of the day running it. I'm still trying to find a good place for the electronics, and all the wires. As it sits right now, the cluster fark of wires annoys the piss out of me. Defentally a good build, the fit and finish is fantastic. I've already got some good scrapes in the skid plate, and the stingers. The stingers work well, the front one will kick the front end up on whatever you are driving at, only got it caught once. The rear one will keep it from flipping over on a steep climb. I got some Lexan panels today, gonna try and figure out how to cut them for side pannels. There is really no picture that does this thing justice, the hammer coat is fantastic. The cross part on the front that was mentioned being uncentered isnt nearly as bad as that picture makes it. You would really have to stare at it to see it. The rig is also light. At the hobby shop today I was laying it on its side and it would stay sitting on the tires and not flip over. Not so sure now with the electronics and wires in it. Now, just gotta start the VS for comp backup. Thanks Double J, I'll post up a video, pictures, or whatever I can get soon.

12-21-2006, 07:46 PM	#105
Double J I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: between heaven and hell. Posts: 3,367	Any updates???? video?? Pics with everything on it?\

12-21-2006, 08:12 PM	#106
BLPede5800 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wentzville Posts: 25	Looks nice. IMO, the stingers stick out a tad bit too far, but it's your rig. Waiting for a video...

12-23-2006, 08:19 PM	#108
4u2nv RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,516	You chopped it up!

12-23-2006, 08:22 PM	#109
xjman Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the basement Posts: 929	Yeah, I had to do it. My approach angle is way better now. I've learned a valuable lesson today making those pannels as well... Cut away from your fingers, they cut easier than the lexan. I do need some weight in the front tires, it seems to kick up a bit when its verticle, but it will get verticle no problem and not flip.

12-23-2006, 08:53 PM	#110
clodstall I lost my vendor privileges Join Date: May 2006 Location: TOP OF THE HILL Posts: 3,014	video yet? looks good

12-23-2006, 09:01 PM	#111
xjman Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the basement Posts: 929	I'll try to get one tomorrow at my grandparents christmas party. There isn't much there to crawl, but I'm sure I can find something.

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12-23-2006, 09:51 PM	#112
Double J I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: between heaven and hell. Posts: 3,367	Looks good and chopped the stingers as we discused. Figured that would happen as I contemplated that my self before I finished it. Those panels are C.R.A.P.-tastic ;) pun intended. XJ knows what I'm talking about. It looks a little better with it cut up. Like a Slyver with fangs. How is the performance? Maybe try to run the batteries on the axles or just add BB's or some led in the tires. Never mind about the battery I just remembered it is really not that heavy.. Thanks for letting us know how it's been going.

12-23-2006, 10:42 PM	#113
xjman Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the basement Posts: 929	It preforms really good, I'm thinking about placing the battery on the front axle, it has to have more weight. Other than that, fantastic product.

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