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mrwonderful · 08-29-2006, 01:58 PM

I have been working on my TXT since early May, and this is the third rendition of it. I have only been driving this for a few weeks now, and this is quite possibly my favorite rig. I've had a 2.2 clod, comp TLT, Super class TXT, and now this. A big thanks goes out to Bender and Sparky for all the help. Sparky's rig is what inspired to me build this.
Here is what is currently on it:
TXT axles locked with JB Weld and packed with lead weights
SW2 chassis widened to 3"
14" WB 60-40 setup
Ofna 9.5 buggy rear shocks
HPI 6-spoke wheels narrowed to 1"
Proline Maxx Mashers with narrowed foam
MTPA BTA steering with 2 645's
RC4WD carbon fiber upper link braces
Pede tranny locked and trimmed
2.4 Maxx driveshafts
65t Lathe
12t pinion and 89t spur
Super Rooster
TQ3 modded for rear steer
TLT body posts sleeved in aluminum
Proline CJ8 body with craptastic paint (will be repainted soon)
Heydco adapters (soon to be the narrower, RCGuy adapters)
If you want any other pics or info, just ask. This rigs drives so nice, it is ridiculous. I would strongly recommend that you build at least one rig like this. For the full build up and more pictures, check Here.
Onto the pics. First, the build up.

And now the action pics.

CoreyK · 08-29-2006, 01:59 PM

Nice, Steve. Can't wait to see it in action on the 16th!!

Unimoger · 08-29-2006, 02:09 PM

Damn dude, nice work, you have been busy. man after my own heart, CJ-8, the only comp body!

mrwonderful · 08-29-2006, 02:34 PM

Thanks, I have been working on this just about non-stop since I got the chassis from you. From here on out, I am only making small changes.

EeePee · 08-29-2006, 02:46 PM

I think my 14'r is my favorite rig too. Something about the tire size, and the wheelbase, it's fun.

Nice truck. I agree, narrower wheel adapters.

rocpede · 08-29-2006, 04:42 PM

come on guys u need to slow down with the builds, lol. i have to start my 14'r now.

rich

redbeard · 08-29-2006, 05:34 PM

I like the servo placement. Nice rig.

Grizzly4x4 · 08-29-2006, 06:10 PM

Sweet rig. I have seen Sparky's and it works awesome, I'm sure yours works just as good. The body looks good in the pics.

I want to do a 14'r too.

Sparky J · 08-29-2006, 06:25 PM

Looks awsome! I've started revamping mine. It will be rereleased in moab.

mrwonderful · 08-29-2006, 07:58 PM

Thanks for the word guys, I appreciate it. I have inspired two other people in my crawling club to build one of these. I'm lookign forward to seeing your rig Sparky. If it's anything like the older version, it will kick butt.

S-Dog · 08-29-2006, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrwonderful

Thanks for the word guys, I appreciate it. I have inspired two other people in my crawling club to build one of these. I'm lookign forward to seeing your rig Sparky. If it's anything like the older version, it will kick butt.

I am one of the guys. I am really amazed at how well this rig works...and that 14" wheelbase keeps everything very scale looking... Nice work Steve!!!

mrwonderful · 09-05-2006, 11:32 AM

Just a small, potential update. I am trying to save up for a DX3 cause the tq3 blows midget balls. I'm also thinking about making the switch to a revolver and mamba maxx. I also need some better servos. The 645's are stripping left and right. I just stripped my second one in about 2 runs. Same gear as the first one too. Any suggestions? It needs to have at least 160oz's of torque, under $80, and it would be a bonus if it fits Hitec aluminum servo horns. I heard about these, and apparantly people have really good luck with em. What do you think? The price is definatly right.

S-Dog · 09-05-2006, 11:44 AM

I'm running those .. I like it so far.... It doesnt fit hitec horns though.

Sparky J · 09-05-2006, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrwonderful

Just a small, potential update. I am trying to save up for a DX3 cause the tq3 blows midget balls. I'm also thinking about making the switch to a revolver and mamba maxx. I also need some better servos. The 645's are stripping left and right. I just stripped my second one in about 2 runs. Same gear as the first one too. Any suggestions? It needs to have at least 160oz's of torque, under $80, and it would be a bonus if it fits Hitec aluminum servo horns. I heard about these, and apparantly people have really good luck with em. What do you think? The price is definatly right.

I just through in Hitecs hs985. Its suposed to be the one that is the 945's replacement. Only got 1 run on them, so far so good!

mrwonderful · 09-10-2006, 08:27 PM

I was able to get a few more hours today on this. I can't believe what it'll climb. Ask the fellows at NERCC. It will do everything a torsion TLT can, only better, and wil even do quite a bit of the what the supers can do. However,I decided it was time for some changes. First up, is a DX3 radio. The TQ3 is crap and I have never stopped complaining about it. Next, I will be making the switch to a mamba BL motor. While the lathe works great, sometimes in a tight spot, it'll just bind and stop. I s'pose this'll save my tranny, but it gets frustrating. Eventually I will strip the paint and go with a simple white color.

slolx50 · 09-10-2006, 09:45 PM

If you don't mind me asking...

What are the lengths (from eye to eye) of your links?

mrwonderful · 09-10-2006, 09:49 PM

To be honest, I have no idea. I think the fronts are a little under 5" and the rears are around 6"

slolx50 · 09-10-2006, 09:49 PM

Thanks.

mrwonderful · 09-10-2006, 09:53 PM

I can exact measurements of all 8 if you would like. But right now, Ima going to bed.

slolx50 · 09-11-2006, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrwonderful

I can exact measurements of all 8 if you would like. But right now, Ima going to bed.

That would be fantastic!

Thanks!

08-29-2006, 01:58 PM	#1
mrwonderful Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 684	My SW2 14'r. I have been working on my TXT since early May, and this is the third rendition of it. I have only been driving this for a few weeks now, and this is quite possibly my favorite rig. I've had a 2.2 clod, comp TLT, Super class TXT, and now this. A big thanks goes out to Bender and Sparky for all the help. Sparky's rig is what inspired to me build this. Here is what is currently on it: TXT axles locked with JB Weld and packed with lead weights SW2 chassis widened to 3" 14" WB 60-40 setup Ofna 9.5 buggy rear shocks HPI 6-spoke wheels narrowed to 1" Proline Maxx Mashers with narrowed foam MTPA BTA steering with 2 645's RC4WD carbon fiber upper link braces Pede tranny locked and trimmed 2.4 Maxx driveshafts 65t Lathe 12t pinion and 89t spur Super Rooster TQ3 modded for rear steer TLT body posts sleeved in aluminum Proline CJ8 body with craptastic paint (will be repainted soon) Heydco adapters (soon to be the narrower, RCGuy adapters) If you want any other pics or info, just ask. This rigs drives so nice, it is ridiculous. I would strongly recommend that you build at least one rig like this. For the full build up and more pictures, check Here. Onto the pics. First, the build up. And now the action pics.

09-05-2006, 11:32 AM	#12
mrwonderful Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 684	Just a small, potential update. I am trying to save up for a DX3 cause the tq3 blows midget balls. I'm also thinking about making the switch to a revolver and mamba maxx. I also need some better servos. The 645's are stripping left and right. I just stripped my second one in about 2 runs. Same gear as the first one too. Any suggestions? It needs to have at least 160oz's of torque, under $80, and it would be a bonus if it fits Hitec aluminum servo horns. I heard about these, and apparantly people have really good luck with em. What do you think? The price is definatly right. Last edited by mrwonderful; 09-05-2006 at 11:36 AM.

08-29-2006, 01:59 PM	#2
CoreyK Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2005 Location: In front of my comp Posts: 836	Nice, Steve. Can't wait to see it in action on the 16th!!

08-29-2006, 02:09 PM	#3
Unimoger I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: G6'N Posts: 7,391	Damn dude, nice work, you have been busy. man after my own heart, CJ-8, the only comp body!

08-29-2006, 02:34 PM	#4
mrwonderful Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 684	Thanks, I have been working on this just about non-stop since I got the chassis from you. From here on out, I am only making small changes.

08-29-2006, 02:46 PM	#5
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	I think my 14'r is my favorite rig too. Something about the tire size, and the wheelbase, it's fun. Nice truck. I agree, narrower wheel adapters.

08-29-2006, 04:42 PM	#6
rocpede RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bruiser Heaven!!!! Posts: 1,463	come on guys u need to slow down with the builds, lol. i have to start my 14'r now. rich

08-29-2006, 05:34 PM	#7
redbeard Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tweaking my shaft Posts: 278	I like the servo placement. Nice rig.

08-29-2006, 06:10 PM	#8
Grizzly4x4 PapaGriz Yo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In the garage building the wife a crawler Posts: 13,137	Sweet rig. I have seen Sparky's and it works awesome, I'm sure yours works just as good. The body looks good in the pics. I want to do a 14'r too.

08-29-2006, 06:25 PM	#9
Sparky J RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DODGING ROCK CHUCKERS Posts: 1,137	Looks awsome! I've started revamping mine. It will be rereleased in moab.

08-29-2006, 07:58 PM	#10
mrwonderful Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 684	Thanks for the word guys, I appreciate it. I have inspired two other people in my crawling club to build one of these. I'm lookign forward to seeing your rig Sparky. If it's anything like the older version, it will kick butt.

09-05-2006, 11:44 AM	#13
S-Dog Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2006 Location: Burrillville, RI Posts: 778	I'm running those .. I like it so far.... It doesnt fit hitec horns though.

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09-10-2006, 08:27 PM	#15
mrwonderful Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 684	I was able to get a few more hours today on this. I can't believe what it'll climb. Ask the fellows at NERCC. It will do everything a torsion TLT can, only better, and wil even do quite a bit of the what the supers can do. However,I decided it was time for some changes. First up, is a DX3 radio. The TQ3 is crap and I have never stopped complaining about it. Next, I will be making the switch to a mamba BL motor. While the lathe works great, sometimes in a tight spot, it'll just bind and stop. I s'pose this'll save my tranny, but it gets frustrating. Eventually I will strip the paint and go with a simple white color.

09-10-2006, 09:45 PM	#16
slolx50 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The 2one7 Posts: 259	If you don't mind me asking... What are the lengths (from eye to eye) of your links?

09-10-2006, 09:49 PM	#17
mrwonderful Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 684	To be honest, I have no idea. I think the fronts are a little under 5" and the rears are around 6"

09-10-2006, 09:53 PM	#19
mrwonderful Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 684	I can exact measurements of all 8 if you would like. But right now, Ima going to bed.

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