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TJ_Shunk 05-19-2007 09:02 PM

Is this going to be used in Comps? I know that the body is just resting there, but, If so you will want to get the body lower and start trimming! :twisted:

Also, it kind of looks like your upper links aren't parallel to the ground (i.e they are angled). It looks like they could use to be a tad longer. Just my 2 cents.

And one more thing, it also looks like your shocks are mounted to the top on the axle. I would mount those to the side of the axles with your lower links. A log COG is a good thing.

You can see how my shocks and links are mounted on my SW3 in this picture.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e9...s/DSCF0005.jpg

TURTLE 05-19-2007 10:06 PM

yeah for sure mr shunk knows whats up!

jatoisthematto 05-19-2007 11:15 PM

yea how does your firslt build consist of a sw3?

offroad1911 05-19-2007 11:30 PM

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Trust me I did my homework, my pics suck cause its a 20.00 dig. cam from truck stop.Heres some more a little closer."thumbsup" The one thing i did mess up was making my own links, Im at a 13"wb.But this is not a comp rig for there are no clubs around here in Bedford, IN.:-( Attachment 35410

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offroad1911 05-19-2007 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jatoisthematto (Post 709855)
yea how does your firslt build consist of a sw3?

Post #9 8)

offroad1911 05-20-2007 06:00 PM

Just a little more tinkerin.
 
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Just ordered some parts,and came up with some ideas,mounted some factory top plates up high to put the reciever and esc on in case of a water crossing, and used some 8/32 all thread for body posts gives me some adjusting for different bodies.Used a basher body as a guinea pig,a Rubicon imagine that.After some honey dues, my dremmel is foaming at the mouth for the Rubi.:twisted: :twisted: Attachment 35460

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TJ_Shunk 05-21-2007 09:46 AM

I would mover your upper links to the next hole up on the front and the rear. While having your electronics up high is good for water crossings, it is horrible for COG. Thre are ways to Water proof your stuff. I mounted my ECS on my rear Upper links and my Reciever is mounted above the ECS inbetween the cassis side plates. You still need to drop the body and trim out that rubi body! My hood sits right on the top of the front chassis side plates. Fenders are over rated anyway.

offroad1911 05-21-2007 04:28 PM

Thanks for the info, Im still learning. I used a laser level on the top links to make sure they were level, but will move them up thanks.I wandered about how to stuff electronics in a tight spot.Appreciate all the critekes."thumbsup"

TJ_Shunk 05-22-2007 06:19 AM

No problem man... Just trying to help a guy out. I was in your same shoes about 8 months ago and I am still learning!

offroad1911 05-22-2007 09:06 AM

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Have decided to spare the Bushwacker body for a later scale build,and stay with the Rubi for good or till its meets a dredfull demise.:twisted: Attachment 35675

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tcmaster1 05-22-2007 11:17 PM

looks good

TJ_Shunk 05-23-2007 06:39 AM

body is still too high. I would have used body mounts that go through the top of the body and not the sides...

5150 Krawlers 05-23-2007 08:52 AM

Sweet I painted that bushwacker body.......I was wondering where it went....

offroad1911 05-23-2007 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 85toykrawler (Post 713633)
Sweet I painted that bushwacker body.......I was wondering where it went....

Eventually it will be rollin on some kind of scale build after i get this first build tackled.The funny thing I had been planning on having BC Customs paint me a C-10 using those same colors, I guess that will be my trademark from now on.I think those colors and black axials with green rock rings will be sweet.8)

ImobacClod 05-25-2007 10:04 AM

Nice work!

offroad1911 05-25-2007 05:32 PM

Dremmel Crazy
 
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Took some advice and with a little help of a hungry dremmel and some savage bumpers, and some yellow fabric ribbon got a little further on this Rubi.:twisted: Attachment 35887

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BENDER 05-25-2007 07:52 PM

Very nice, the body looks better hacked and slammed. "thumbsup"

offroad1911 05-25-2007 09:16 PM

Carbon fiber
 
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A compliment from the designer himself, now that is giving me some more anishiative. Had some carbon colored vinyl laying around so gave it a new look. Where do guys get the smile face daylighter stickers that will fit my dummy lights,any help will be appreciated. Also thinking of making some nerf bars to help slide around on the rocks, either some 1/4 aluminum rod I have or I seen somebody use plastic hangers.Will play with that idea tomorrow. Waitin on connectors, wire, and batteries before she moves on her own, for now sound affects will have to do!:lol: Im kinda gettin bit by the scale bug also. Attachment 35906

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clodstall 05-26-2007 02:52 AM

looks great.

TJ_Shunk 05-26-2007 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BENDER (Post 716397)
Very nice, the body looks better hacked and slammed. "thumbsup"

X2 It does look a lot better. I'd


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