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mtwheelin · 10-14-2007, 03:11 AM

So i started my sw3 build today.

Here are the specs.

SW3 chassis
TLT axles
RCP copper ring and pinions
Stampede tranny
Maxx 2.5 driveshafts
Integy 55t
moped ESC
mg945 steering servo
aluminum maxx shocks
moab tires

Now i need some link/servo mounts so let me know if ya got some, i also need some softer springs.

Will have more/better pics tomorrow. Let me know what ya think. Also if you see anything i need to change let me know.

BENDER · 10-14-2007, 09:12 AM

Build looks good so far. I just run Jato turnbuckles as upper links, check the LHS for turnbuckles that may work as uppers.

I'll have more link mounts ready shortly too.

mtwheelin · 10-14-2007, 12:44 PM

Cool, thanks Ill check the LHS.

What are some softer springs that i could run? The ones that are on there now are pretty hard.

BENDER · 10-14-2007, 12:51 PM

I like the Losi white buggy springs (part #LOSA5147) in front and on the right rear. I usually run a the stock front spring off the Stampede in the left rear.

mtwheelin · 10-14-2007, 01:11 PM

Are those pretty soft?

BENDER · 10-14-2007, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtwheelin

Are those pretty soft?

They are rated at 1.8. They are one of the softests springs I've found.

RcRC Olympiad · 10-14-2007, 01:56 PM

keep in mind that full droop is an option, it gives you a way lower center of gravity and looks better in some cases.

mtwheelin · 10-14-2007, 10:26 PM

i found some sheet metal in my garage and decided to make my own link plates.

When i mounted the tranny i had to mount it to the derlin skid. When i had the tranny in my tracer chassis i had to cut off the screw holes that are used to mount it to the side plate.

The links are junfac ones that i had to shorten 3/4 of an inch.

Now i need the little link mounts to mount them to the plates and can find any so if you know where to get them let me know.

So i need my upper mounts, upper links (Jato turn buckles), And those losi springs and i should be good to go.

Oh i also need to find a better way to mount my battery. but i will probably need to buy one that is not so bulky. Any suggestions?

Tanis · 10-15-2007, 07:18 PM

Check out cheapbatterypacks.com and order some of the 2/3A Elite 1500's, work real good and they are small.

mtwheelin · 10-30-2007, 02:56 AM

So i finally got this thing finished.

Here is some pics.

I still have a few things to work out, but im definitely impressed with it

Tanis · 10-30-2007, 09:10 AM

Geometry and CG looks good.

What type of batt did you end up with?

mtwheelin · 10-30-2007, 04:26 PM

Thanks, I ended up just reconfiguring the stock tamiya one.
I plan on running the 2/3A Elite 1500's like you said soon but these will work for now i gues.

iwantoffroad · 10-30-2007, 04:53 PM

if you are gunna just bash this rig then its fine

but if you plan on using this in a comp
i would lengthen your wiring and mount your esc on the rear axle
also switch from tamiya battery connectors to dean connectors
and your rx on top of your upper links in the rear of the truck to get the cog(center of gravity) a little lower

and clean up the wiring a bit
you need that new battery pack too thats the same one im planning on buying

the way you locked your rear axle could be improved and out of the way

10-14-2007, 03:11 AM	#1
mtwheelin Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 68	Sw3 build So i started my sw3 build today. Here are the specs. SW3 chassis TLT axles RCP copper ring and pinions Stampede tranny Maxx 2.5 driveshafts Integy 55t moped ESC mg945 steering servo aluminum maxx shocks moab tires Now i need some link/servo mounts so let me know if ya got some, i also need some softer springs. Will have more/better pics tomorrow. Let me know what ya think. Also if you see anything i need to change let me know. Last edited by mtwheelin; 10-14-2007 at 03:29 AM.

10-14-2007, 01:56 PM	#7
RcRC Olympiad Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Port Angeles Posts: 41	keep in mind that full droop is an option, it gives you a way lower center of gravity and looks better in some cases. Last edited by RcRC Olympiad; 10-14-2007 at 01:57 PM. Reason: correction

10-14-2007, 10:26 PM	#8
mtwheelin Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 68	i found some sheet metal in my garage and decided to make my own link plates. When i mounted the tranny i had to mount it to the derlin skid. When i had the tranny in my tracer chassis i had to cut off the screw holes that are used to mount it to the side plate. The links are junfac ones that i had to shorten 3/4 of an inch. Now i need the little link mounts to mount them to the plates and can find any so if you know where to get them let me know. So i need my upper mounts, upper links (Jato turn buckles), And those losi springs and i should be good to go. Oh i also need to find a better way to mount my battery. but i will probably need to buy one that is not so bulky. Any suggestions? Last edited by mtwheelin; 10-15-2007 at 02:48 AM.

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10-14-2007, 09:12 AM	#2
BENDER 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake Posts: 8,328	Build looks good so far. I just run Jato turnbuckles as upper links, check the LHS for turnbuckles that may work as uppers. I'll have more link mounts ready shortly too.

10-14-2007, 12:44 PM	#3
mtwheelin Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 68	Cool, thanks Ill check the LHS. What are some softer springs that i could run? The ones that are on there now are pretty hard.

10-14-2007, 12:51 PM	#4
BENDER 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake Posts: 8,328	I like the Losi white buggy springs (part #LOSA5147) in front and on the right rear. I usually run a the stock front spring off the Stampede in the left rear.

10-14-2007, 01:11 PM	#5
mtwheelin Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 68	Are those pretty soft?

10-15-2007, 07:18 PM	#9
Tanis Keep it real Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Yakima,WA Posts: 6,532	Check out cheapbatterypacks.com and order some of the 2/3A Elite 1500's, work real good and they are small.

10-30-2007, 02:56 AM	#10
mtwheelin Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 68	So i finally got this thing finished. Here is some pics. I still have a few things to work out, but im definitely impressed with it

10-30-2007, 09:10 AM	#11
Tanis Keep it real Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Yakima,WA Posts: 6,532	Geometry and CG looks good. What type of batt did you end up with?

10-30-2007, 04:26 PM	#12
mtwheelin Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 68	Thanks, I ended up just reconfiguring the stock tamiya one. I plan on running the 2/3A Elite 1500's like you said soon but these will work for now i gues.

10-30-2007, 04:53 PM	#13
iwantoffroad Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South Orange County Posts: 589	if you are gunna just bash this rig then its fine but if you plan on using this in a comp i would lengthen your wiring and mount your esc on the rear axle also switch from tamiya battery connectors to dean connectors and your rx on top of your upper links in the rear of the truck to get the cog(center of gravity) a little lower and clean up the wiring a bit you need that new battery pack too thats the same one im planning on buying the way you locked your rear axle could be improved and out of the way

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