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08-18-2007, 12:32 AM
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| Rock Crawler  Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Germany
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|  My black SW-3 build
Hola, I just got my SW-3 in the mail this week and started converting my old, trusted SW-2 to the new chassis. This is what I started with:   There was no reason to upgrade it, it drove very well and I really loved my SW-2, but you all know, when I first saw the prototype of Benders new chassis I just wanted to have one. So here we go: First, I ripped everything apart. I wanted to made some other imrovements to my rig too:  Cant believe this:  (3,8 OZ)  (1,55OZ) ... upcoming thread ... --> |
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08-18-2007, 12:39 AM
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I was going with my stampede tranny. I know, its not the lightest anymore, but I have lots of spare parts in my box. So I will stay with it for a time:  Because of the torque of the outrunner BL system I am using a new stampede slipper with nitro-style brakepads and ball bearings. This system works very well and stays true.  The weight:  (11,42OZ) next thread, axles --> |
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08-18-2007, 12:51 AM
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Next, I wanted to upgrade to axle-C´s and also get rid of those junfac-linksmounts and return to classic tamiya ones (half the weight) You all know how to cut your axles ...   Improved axles.  completed:  Thanks Brad, those new black plates are sick, love them !!!!  So everything back for a weight-check:  (36,50OZ) As you can see, I am missing my delrin, high clearance links. David put them in the mail and I hope to finish this thing soon. Also, I think I must go with a new body, black and blue, to stay with this colour-theme .... Cheers Pete ... more soon ! Last edited by greasypete; 08-18-2007 at 01:27 AM. |
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08-18-2007, 09:51 AM
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| Tire&Foam Extraordinaire  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: C.I. Compound, Tyler, Texas
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Nice build and pictures! Please keep them coming. I am very interested to see it finished and see what you think of it. I take it, that you did not like the jun fac link mounts? Was it just the weight, or was it anything else? Is this a comp rig, or one just for fun?
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08-18-2007, 10:11 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew.
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Pete, Your going to love your SW3, it's so nice to work on you can pull that tranny in a couple of minutes. It also preforms |
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08-19-2007, 07:44 AM
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08-19-2007, 08:35 AM
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| Tire&Foam Extraordinaire Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: C.I. Compound, Tyler, Texas
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That rig does very well! Nice job and video. What band is that singing the Micheal Jackson song? |
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08-19-2007, 09:47 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Syracuse
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Id try to get that rear pinion angle up, it seems to be almost parallel to the ground. With it being on the rear, youd want it out of the way, and there wouldnt be any disadvantages, IMO. Looks sweet though. Im thinking about hacking my SW2 for easier tranny switches. |
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08-19-2007, 10:43 AM
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That thing looks like it does awesome!! Nice lookin rig you got there...
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08-19-2007, 12:23 PM
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Thanks for the comments ! Nice you liked it. I will made some little adjusting, will install the high clearance delrin´s and paint a new body this week. The body will be sick.... Pete PS: Bandname is "The Bates" |
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08-20-2007, 04:53 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: KENNEWICK, WA
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That first climb was wild, so were the rest but watching that first one was jaw dropping! |
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08-21-2007, 06:34 AM
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Nice work on the build Pete. Looks like you didn't waste anytime getting it together. Cool video too BTW. |
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08-21-2007, 01:25 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Syracuse
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I spy some rear wheels being stripped out. Look at the one picture.  |
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08-21-2007, 01:47 PM
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08-21-2007, 11:26 PM
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good job looks good
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08-22-2007, 03:04 AM
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came out really nice.. and the all the same colour accents looks awesome.
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08-25-2007, 02:48 PM
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WOW I did some really step rides today. Its impressive how the SW-3 stays glued to the wall. Take a look at the video !  Pete Last edited by greasypete; 08-25-2007 at 02:52 PM. |
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08-25-2007, 04:05 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew.
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Looks like your set up is working really well. Nice video. |
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08-26-2007, 02:46 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: KENNEWICK, WA
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Nice vid and nice choice of music too! |
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08-27-2007, 12:58 PM
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Thanks ! Here is my new body (sorry for blurry pictures, cant wait till tomorrow):    Pete |
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