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Old 07-30-2007, 07:44 AM   #41
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It looks like your living like a hustler.

Very nice rig.
Yes, Yes I am. Starting my Super in the Clod section this week!!

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Every time I see another Hustler it just makes me think "why hassle with building a tube chassis when you can just buy one of these?" I'd probably spend close to the same in materials and tooling, and definitely the time it would take me to re-do the thing 12 times to make it work.

Nice build there Racer...
The quality tig work on the chassis is great. Someone has definatly had some practice. This thing took a few hard hits on the rocks yesterday with only some paint scratching off. They are nice!! However, you can't beat some of the nice designs you can make on your own. If I had the time and the pateince I would try to make my own.

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What and where did you dremel?
I'll try and take a few shots tonight. I dremeled the Fat Rock C where the knuckle hit, and I ground down the knuckle where it hit the Fat Rock C.

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Old 07-30-2007, 07:53 AM   #42
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I'll try and take a few shots tonight. I dremeled the Fat Rock C where the knuckle hit, and I ground down the knuckle where it hit the Fat Rock C.

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Do you run the stock TLT axles? Mine seem to bind before the c-hub and knuckles hit.


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Old 07-30-2007, 08:05 AM   #43
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Do you run the stock TLT axles? Mine seem to bind before the c-hub and knuckles hit.


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I a running Fat Rock Axle C's, JP aluminum knuckles, and RCP CVD's!!
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If I had the time and the pateince I would try to make my own.
That's my problem as well - not so much patience, but most definitely time. That's the problem with an executive level job in the pool/spa industry in the summertime, I just don't have much free time.

Ability I do have. I've made custom knives for years, hand-forged blades with steel or brass fittings soldered or brazed on. I'm no stranger to a torch by any means.

I always lean towards the make it myself end of things vs. buying off the shelf, but the Hustlers are obviously well made and work like they should, and they are piling up an impressive list of comp victories. In this case I'm thinking of going with a proven winner right out of the blocks instead of trail-and erroring my own design (which would probably end up looking a lot like a Hustler anyway, because I like the "lines" of their design)
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I a running Fat Rock Axle C's, JP aluminum knuckles, and RCP CVD's!!
AH, the CVDs....

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AH, the CVDs....

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Get them, you'll be glad you did. Everyone at the comp yesterday wished they had them!!
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Old 07-30-2007, 11:51 AM   #47
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That's my problem as well - not so much patience, but most definitely time. That's the problem with an executive level job in the pool/spa industry in the summertime, I just don't have much free time.

Ability I do have. I've made custom knives for years, hand-forged blades with steel or brass fittings soldered or brazed on. I'm no stranger to a torch by any means.

I always lean towards the make it myself end of things vs. buying off the shelf, but the Hustlers are obviously well made and work like they should, and they are piling up an impressive list of comp victories. In this case I'm thinking of going with a proven winner right out of the blocks instead of trail-and erroring my own design (which would probably end up looking a lot like a Hustler anyway, because I like the "lines" of their design)
you still need to do a bunch of tweeking to get it to perform to your liking and driving style, but the geometry is real good from the start
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Old 08-05-2007, 03:21 PM   #48
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Painted the body panels last night!!

Hopefully the Blue will match the chassis!
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Everyone at the comp yesterday wished they had them!!
Not me! But yeah, they are a must have.

Panels look good Tom.

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those panels do look good. inside or outside painted?
cant wait to get mine.
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Not me! But yeah, they are a must have.

Panels look good Tom.

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I should say, everyone wanted the clearance the tires gave me.


Clod...The Panels go on the outside of the chassis.
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Clod...The Panels go on the outside of the chassis.[/quote]

oh yeah i know that. i was talking about did you paint them on the inside or outside? i shouldve made myself more clear.duh.
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Old 08-09-2007, 05:14 PM   #53
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Clod...The Panels go on the outside of the chassis.
oh yeah i know that. i was talking about did you paint them on the inside or outside? i shouldve made myself more clear.duh.[/quote]


Painted on the inside and backed with a protective product from Parma Can't remember the name right now!

New licence plate!!
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oh yeah i know that. i was talking about did you paint them on the inside or outside? i shouldve made myself more clear.duh.

Painted on the inside and backed with a protective product from Parma Can't remember the name right now!

New licence plate!!

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ok cool thanks. nice plate. mounting it where?
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ok cool thanks. nice plate. mounting it where?
Zip tie to the rear window area!

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Old 10-17-2007, 03:58 PM   #56
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Update. looks like I will be getting the chassis back soon. Here are the pics Double J sent me!
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Old 11-02-2007, 06:57 PM   #57
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Well Got things together on the Huslter. The Powder coat job is awesome. Thanks Double J.



Steering shot and battery placement.



R2D placement. Fits in real nice.




Delin Skidplate!


Here is the back of the R2D. You can see in this photo what I used for the Dig mount!


Well, I guess now its time to go out and scratch it.
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Old 11-02-2007, 07:30 PM   #58
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Nice rig!

How does the brushless motor perform?

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one of the sickest rigs ive seen, the colours look great, real shame to scratch it
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Nice rig!

How does the brushless motor perform?

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I have another in my other rig. It does really well. I like them!

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one of the sickest rigs ive seen, the colours look great, real shame to scratch it

Thanks! I plan the same for my Super too.
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