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03-25-2008, 02:37 PM
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| Y-Town Crawlers   Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Not Hesperia
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|  Del Monte's Top Banana
So I've had a lot of success with my last build (Del Monte's '07 Falcon) but I really wanted to push the limits a little bit. I sat down with Solidworks and that's where it at all started...  Here's the end result    Specs: Losi Rock Claws RC4WD beadlocks RCP CVD's front and rear Stainless Fatrock C's with RCP's super-max clearance knuckles in the front RCP's straight axle adapters in the rear Hitec 5955 AX10 Trans with VF dig  Mamba 25 E-flite Park 400 Castle BEC DX3R 2 3/4" under the front of the skid, slopes down to 2 1/2" in the rear. Roof height is 5 3/4" Last edited by Del Monte; 06-16-2008 at 04:20 PM. |
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03-25-2008, 02:44 PM
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| MODERATOR™   Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio
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I came in here to see if you were still using those shocks. I don't see too many of those. Chassis is pretty tight yo! |
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03-25-2008, 02:49 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Danville
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Looks good!  I think you should call it the Banana Hammock though.  |
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03-25-2008, 02:51 PM
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| Y-Town Crawlers Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Not Hesperia
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|   The DX3R is a HUGE step up from the TQ3 I had been running the last few years I can't believe how much smoother everything is now. It was very easy to set up, even for a Spektrum newbie like myselfThe VF dig is incredible, and a lot lighter then I expected. I've been binding the crap out of it, and it shifts every time. (Except when I forget to tighten the shift linkage :-P whoops) The 5955 Servo rocks, and using the knuckles and C's from RCP, I'm able to get some pretty serious steering. Last but not least, the Losi rock claws have been sticking like glue to everything. They gave me the traction I needed to pull off a 30 point win on the super-slick river rock in Mt. Baldy  I'll be getting some video in the next day or two. Even you Socal guys who saw the prototype in action are going to be blown away what the final version can do |
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03-25-2008, 02:54 PM
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Thanks! Last edited by Del Monte; 03-25-2008 at 02:57 PM. | ||
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03-25-2008, 05:38 PM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vegas
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That opening looks like it will work as a bottle opener. Very nice rig. |
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03-25-2008, 07:07 PM
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| Moderator Rule Breaker  Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, Tx
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Man this one freaking sweet chassis!!! I guessing that these will be available soon thur rcp ?? |
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03-25-2008, 08:29 PM
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03-25-2008, 10:03 PM
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| Keep it real  Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Yakima,WA
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I like the look Del Monte, sleek. Nice work. |
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03-26-2008, 12:21 AM
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| 2006 2.2 National Champ  Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake
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Very nice, I love the low stance. How wide are you overall front and rear? |
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03-26-2008, 12:29 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Henderson/Las Vegas, NV
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ive seen it in person a few times now and its impressive! super low cog and it still maintains the belly clearance as well.
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03-26-2008, 12:50 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South Orange County
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very nice i may consider buying one if they are made available |
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03-26-2008, 02:26 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2007 Location: Corona, CA
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You didnt tell me you made them in solidworks. So you know how i told you i starting over with my chassis well it kind of looks a bit like yours. check your inbox
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03-26-2008, 11:48 AM
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| Y-Town Crawlers Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Not Hesperia
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03-26-2008, 11:51 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vegas
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Nice Vid. I have to be honest though I think you could make a Vertical Smile look good.  |
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03-26-2008, 11:57 AM
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03-26-2008, 12:05 PM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK.
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Very nice looking rig. Looks to be very capable in your video. |
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03-27-2008, 02:43 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South Orange County
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i agree with dezfan
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03-28-2008, 02:40 PM
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| Y-Town Crawlers Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Not Hesperia
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Here's a couple quick shots of my dad's Top Banana rig. I think this one might have turned out even better then mine did Specs: Revo shocks with 50/50 internal springs Pede Trans Crawlmaster/Mamba max    |
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03-29-2008, 12:12 PM
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| Moderator Rule Breaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, Tx
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Your dad's truck looks good! what springs did you use for shocks ? |
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