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02-25-2008, 11:19 PM
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| Say hello to my dactylion  Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On the Boat to Whore Island
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|  PinchFlat's K2-3s Dust Guppy Reborn TXT Build
Yep, I'm going to start on another competition super rig (Go Team RCC). I know, I know, super are dying, know one runs supers, blah, blah, blah, I have heard it all... Well I am still going to build a super, so STFU girls and witness THE REBIRTH OF THE DUST GUPPY!!! You know you're going to be next. So this time around I think I will use these TXT axles I have laying around... Yes TXT, many of you know ALL my past Supers, all the previous Dust Guppy supers, have been Clod based... time for something new. Here is a Spec (So Far) list: CHASSIS: Reign Products K2-3S Chassis AXLES: TXT Axles (locked, Sealed Bearings, CVDs) TRANSMISSION: Stealth trany, with spool (probably 87/14 gearing - I'LL probably blow it up regardless) SHOCKS: Traxxas Big Bore Aluminum Shock w/internal springs (gonna try a droop set up) WHEELS & TIRES: Not sure what I will use yet. I have some Pro-Line Badlands, some Pro-line Mulchers, and max Mashers. (I want to stay with a max sized wheel so maybe even Losi Super King Pins) ESC: Rooster Crawler for now but possible Castle Creations Mamba Max or Tekin FX-R in the future MOTOR: Integy 55t lathe (or a *cough* free *cough* cobalt 10t from HolmesHobbies hint hint hint.. JK) RADIO: Spektrum DX3R SERVOS: Hitec Robotics HS5990TG in front, Tower Pro in rear (for now) BATTERY: MaxAmps 4000HV, 5000HV, or 6000HV 2c (most likely goto a 3cell when I make the MM ESC switch) Here are a few picks so far:  I fabbed a brace from some delrin to help out with supporting the stealth tranny.   More coming soon. -PF Last edited by PinchFlat; 06-29-2008 at 09:47 AM. |
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02-25-2008, 11:25 PM
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| 2006 2.2 National Champ   Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake
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Very nice, it's good to see a super shafty, rare these days.  |
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02-25-2008, 11:27 PM
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| Say hello to my dactylion Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On the Boat to Whore Island
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I'm on a mission... Bring back the shafty super.  BTW guys... feel free to school me in super shafty knowledge... This shafty super stuff is all new to me. I'm just treating this like a giant 2.2 build. Last edited by PinchFlat; 02-25-2008 at 11:30 PM. |
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02-25-2008, 11:34 PM
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| 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake
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02-25-2008, 11:36 PM
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| Keep it real  Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Yakima,WA
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Brad beat me to it, good advice |
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02-25-2008, 11:37 PM
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| Say hello to my dactylion Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On the Boat to Whore Island
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Cool... thx |
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02-26-2008, 08:32 AM
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| Rock Crawler  Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: dallas
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My TXT super is my fav:-) Cant wait to see how this one turns out |
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02-26-2008, 09:19 AM
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| '08 2.2 National Champ  Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UTRCRC
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Looking good Pinchypoo. I can't wait to get my shafty and start working with it. I have no knowledge of them but treating it as a big 2.2 makes sense to me |
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02-26-2008, 11:46 AM
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| PapaGriz Yo  Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In the garage building the wife a crawler
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Ya know, I've been kicking the idea of building my Team RCC super as a Maxx wheeled shorty. A couple times I've thought of using either my TXT axles or some WK axles. I'm so glad to see that you are doing this, now I've just got to decide between Clod or shafty. Any idea on the WB yet Pinch? 14er? maybe 16er? |
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02-26-2008, 11:52 AM
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| Im Brandon   Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA
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Looks good. I am still unsure about what I am going to do as well. TXT axles keep crossing my mind though  |
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02-26-2008, 12:00 PM
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| R.I.P. Chip  Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The Crawler State
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¡¡¡Viva la super clase!!!
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02-26-2008, 12:48 PM
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| '08 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UTRCRC
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Shafty, shafty, shafty, shafty... | |
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02-26-2008, 01:09 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Henderson/Las Vegas, NV
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Damn pinch sounds like my old 14er txt. It was on a 3s chassis with maxx badlands.. I miss that truck.
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02-26-2008, 02:34 PM
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| Say hello to my dactylion Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On the Boat to Whore Island
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Thanks guys... & yes I was shooting for 15.5" to 16" WB it ended up a 16er on the dot.. I'll post an update with more pics tonight. Quote:
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02-26-2008, 02:37 PM
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02-26-2008, 08:31 PM
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| Say hello to my dactylion Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On the Boat to Whore Island
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Here are some almost roller pics (16" WB):   Droop shock set-up  Last edited by PinchFlat; 06-29-2008 at 09:47 AM. |
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02-26-2008, 08:39 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: san jose
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txt super are the best.Pinch is this going to be at that UATH COMP on the 8th.
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02-26-2008, 08:41 PM
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| Say hello to my dactylion Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On the Boat to Whore Island
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Forgot this shot of the droopys installed. I made the links up out of 1/4", .049 wall aluminum tube. It so happens that an M4 grub screw self taps nicely (or socket head screw and I cut off the head after I screw it in the tube). (Now that's a good tip. That is how I used to make all the links for the v2 & vPrime Chassis back in the day. I still make my steering links this way.) So what body? Grapler?  Old School CJ-8?  Bug?  I think Grapler. Last edited by PinchFlat; 06-29-2008 at 09:48 AM. |
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02-26-2008, 08:42 PM
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02-26-2008, 09:00 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Provo
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i say paint up a new gay pride!!! looking good pinche
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