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Altered-Images · 06-08-2009, 09:20 PM

So after getting my rig a couple weeks ago and getting everything set up and together I headed out for my first comp this past weekend and was a little out of practice and didn't have a set up that worked great on our course so I decided to make a couple minor changes.

Before

After

I had my TLT based Bastard JR sitting on my bench and it only took 5 seconds to decide to blow apart my new rig to stuff it all in the tuber. I only had to fab up a couple bent 16ga stainless adapters and drill one pair of holes in the chassis to mount everything up. I did also install a spacer under the dig servo to clear the horizontal bar on the chassis. I haven't had a chance to run it yet, but if it even only performs as good as the TLT based rig I'll be happy.

Feel free to ask any questions, and comments are always appreciated.

Electronics:
Hitec 7995TG steering servo
Losi Mini dig servo
17.5 Losi Xcelorin system
Electrifly 1500 3S
Castle BEC
DX3R

More Pics!

roksloski · 06-08-2009, 09:23 PM

I'm sorry,

but why???????????
it looked so nice in green............

Ralphy · 06-08-2009, 09:26 PM

I think it looks sweet!

DISTURBIN' tha PEACE · 06-08-2009, 09:41 PM

Can I trade you for my clear body? I love that one.

P1choco · 06-08-2009, 10:00 PM

What pinion are you using? Is that motor getting hot?

husky385 · 06-08-2009, 10:36 PM

Tubers are

. With the Losi running gear.

What happened to tweak your upper frame?

Kevin

rocresq · 06-08-2009, 11:25 PM

Congrats on the first posted tubed losi. Looks like 10 lbs of sh!t in a 5 lb bag. Nice work getting it all to fit

wrightcs77 · 06-09-2009, 04:04 AM

Nice....I like it.

Altered-Images · 06-09-2009, 04:59 AM

Thatnks for the comments. Right now I'm running a 14t pinion and the motor temps out about 120-130 degrees. Everything actually fit in the frame a lot easier than it did with the AX10 tranny. Also the frame isn't tweaked, that's the way it's designed based off the full size rig. And lastly No the green body is not for sale, unless you want to buy me another comp crawler so I can have two!

Del Monte · 06-09-2009, 10:15 AM

nice!
I've been looking at the Bastard jr. on my table and wondering if it would all fit. It looks like you had to remove a cross brace in the chassis?

Get that thing out on the rocks and see how it crawls

Altered-Images · 06-09-2009, 10:50 AM

Thanks! I didn't have to remove any of the bracing on the chassis at all. I was suprised when it just fit in w/o any problems, especially the ESC under the "Hood". It will be on the rocks tomorrow for some testing.

grouser · 06-09-2009, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Altered-Images

Thatnks for the comments. Right now I'm running a 14t pinion and the motor temps out about 120-130 degrees. Everything actually fit in the frame a lot easier than it did with the AX10 tranny. Also the frame isn't tweaked, that's the way it's designed based off the full size rig. And lastly No the green body is not for sale, unless you want to buy me another comp crawler so I can have two!

so would you reccommend this set up or make any changes to it ( just wondering about the motor and esc)
-is your esc on the BOTTOM of the tray? Why

Altered-Images · 06-09-2009, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grouser

so would you reccommend this set up or make any changes to it ( just wondering about the motor and esc)
-is your esc on the BOTTOM of the tray? Why

It seems to be a good set up motor wise. I did make some program changes to the ESC last night which I'll see what happens tomorrow, but basically I reduced motor timing and increased the initial throttle response. The ESC is on the bottom of the tray b/c there really wasn't any other place to put it w/o making a custom mount attached to the chassis. I don't see why it would be a big concern since it's surrounded by the 4 link bars and drive shaft and I don't run it anywhere near water.

mspohn · 06-09-2009, 05:12 PM

Keep us posted on the motor programming, thats the same setup I have for mine

Stormin2u · 06-09-2009, 06:11 PM

That's a amazing fit up very cool.

Sak-O-Bones · 06-11-2009, 07:18 AM

Altered Images

Hey

are you going to be at the track this weekend??? I want to stop by and see your LBJ. you can call me if you want.

Thanks

Altered-Images · 06-11-2009, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sak-O-Bones

Altered Images

Hey

are you going to be at the track this weekend??? I want to stop by and see your LBJ. you can call me if you want.

Thanks

I'll be at BFG on Sat, but only racing off-road. I wasn't planning on having LBJ with me, but since you asked I'll make sure and remember to bring it.

Sak-O-Bones · 06-12-2009, 09:02 AM

Altered Images

Hi,

Thanks,

we'll stop by and check it out. I didn't notice BF changed their days until i posted here. I guess I need to get out of the basement more.

C-ya Saturday

Tim E

Altered-Images · 06-17-2009, 06:17 AM

Ok - I was finally able to get LBJ out on the rocks, thanks to Rich and some new CV Shafts! I was the only guy from our club out at the time since it wasn't a comp day, but based on the lines I was able to pull off I would have to say it worked like a champ. I don't think that it will outperform a CCR with a stock chassis and good setup, but it looks

, so that's all that counts right? I still need to experiment with upper link positions and wheel weights to see what happens but overall I'm extremely happy with it. We have a new outdoor course in the works and that's where all of my testing was done.

Setup
*Overall weight - 6lb 4oz
*RCP Droop springs, 60wt oil, #56 pistions (Red)
*Comp Claws w/ 1-1/2 losi mem foam & 6oz weight front, standard grey rear inserts & 4oz. (Tried my white Rovers but like these better.)
*17.5 w/ 14t pinion. Four runs of about 10 min. made and motor temps between 120 & 150. (will be switching to a 21.5 for better low end grunt)
*Excelorin setup - no drag break, high initial accel, lowest brake setting, 100% reverse, and low timing.

On to the Pics!
The coolest part of the club being next to a concrete plant? A free outdoor course!

grouser · 06-17-2009, 09:21 AM

Bet ;you get some great traction on theat stuff,,,,looking good.
Did you try a 12T pinion with that motor?

06-08-2009, 09:20 PM	#1
Altered-Images Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: G.R. Posts: 62	Introducing LBJ So after getting my rig a couple weeks ago and getting everything set up and together I headed out for my first comp this past weekend and was a little out of practice and didn't have a set up that worked great on our course so I decided to make a couple minor changes. Before After I had my TLT based Bastard JR sitting on my bench and it only took 5 seconds to decide to blow apart my new rig to stuff it all in the tuber. I only had to fab up a couple bent 16ga stainless adapters and drill one pair of holes in the chassis to mount everything up. I did also install a spacer under the dig servo to clear the horizontal bar on the chassis. I haven't had a chance to run it yet, but if it even only performs as good as the TLT based rig I'll be happy. Feel free to ask any questions, and comments are always appreciated. Electronics: Hitec 7995TG steering servo Losi Mini dig servo 17.5 Losi Xcelorin system Electrifly 1500 3S Castle BEC DX3R More Pics!

06-11-2009, 07:18 AM	#16
Sak-O-Bones Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: a little town 50 miles from nowhere Posts: 10	Altered Images Hey are you going to be at the track this weekend??? I want to stop by and see your LBJ. you can call me if you want. Thanks Last edited by eric113; 06-11-2009 at 07:29 AM. Reason: phone #'s

06-17-2009, 06:17 AM	#19
Altered-Images Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: G.R. Posts: 62	Ok - I was finally able to get LBJ out on the rocks, thanks to Rich and some new CV Shafts! I was the only guy from our club out at the time since it wasn't a comp day, but based on the lines I was able to pull off I would have to say it worked like a champ. I don't think that it will outperform a CCR with a stock chassis and good setup, but it looks , so that's all that counts right? I still need to experiment with upper link positions and wheel weights to see what happens but overall I'm extremely happy with it. We have a new outdoor course in the works and that's where all of my testing was done. Setup Overall weight - 6lb 4oz RCP Droop springs, 60wt oil, #56 pistions (Red) Comp Claws w/ 1-1/2 losi mem foam & 6oz weight front, standard grey rear inserts & 4oz. (Tried my white Rovers but like these better.) 17.5 w/ 14t pinion. Four runs of about 10 min. made and motor temps between 120 & 150. (will be switching to a 21.5 for better low end grunt) Excelorin setup - no drag break, high initial accel, lowest brake setting, 100% reverse, and low timing. On to the Pics! The coolest part of the club being next to a concrete plant? A free outdoor course! Last edited by Altered-Images; 06-17-2009 at 02:30 PM.*

06-08-2009, 09:23 PM	#2
roksloski I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Deep in Swing Town Posts: 3,011	I'm sorry, but why??????????? it looked so nice in green............

06-08-2009, 09:26 PM	#3
Ralphy Holdin my 40oz. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Somewhere in Colorado Posts: 434	I think it looks sweet!

06-08-2009, 09:41 PM	#4
DISTURBIN' tha PEACE I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: On the G-Train!!!!! Posts: 6,081	Can I trade you for my clear body? I love that one.

06-08-2009, 10:00 PM	#5
P1choco Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: El Cajon San Diego Posts: 417	What pinion are you using? Is that motor getting hot?

06-08-2009, 10:36 PM	#6
husky385 Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Eugene Posts: 64	Tubers are . With the Losi running gear. What happened to tweak your upper frame? Kevin

06-08-2009, 11:25 PM	#7
rocresq Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Clemente, CA. Posts: 531	Congrats on the first posted tubed losi. Looks like 10 lbs of sh!t in a 5 lb bag. Nice work getting it all to fit

06-09-2009, 04:04 AM	#8
wrightcs77 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,496	Nice....I like it.

06-09-2009, 04:59 AM	#9
Altered-Images Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: G.R. Posts: 62	Thatnks for the comments. Right now I'm running a 14t pinion and the motor temps out about 120-130 degrees. Everything actually fit in the frame a lot easier than it did with the AX10 tranny. Also the frame isn't tweaked, that's the way it's designed based off the full size rig. And lastly No the green body is not for sale, unless you want to buy me another comp crawler so I can have two!

06-09-2009, 10:15 AM	#10
Del Monte Y-Town Crawlers Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Not Hesperia Posts: 2,481	nice! I've been looking at the Bastard jr. on my table and wondering if it would all fit. It looks like you had to remove a cross brace in the chassis? Get that thing out on the rocks and see how it crawls

06-09-2009, 10:50 AM	#11
Altered-Images Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: G.R. Posts: 62	Thanks! I didn't have to remove any of the bracing on the chassis at all. I was suprised when it just fit in w/o any problems, especially the ESC under the "Hood". It will be on the rocks tomorrow for some testing.

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06-09-2009, 05:12 PM	#14
mspohn Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Jackson Posts: 278	Keep us posted on the motor programming, thats the same setup I have for mine

06-09-2009, 06:11 PM	#15
Stormin2u I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew. Posts: 7,843	That's a amazing fit up very cool.

06-12-2009, 09:02 AM	#18
Sak-O-Bones Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: a little town 50 miles from nowhere Posts: 10	Altered Images Hi, Thanks, we'll stop by and check it out. I didn't notice BF changed their days until i posted here. I guess I need to get out of the basement more. C-ya Saturday Tim E

06-17-2009, 09:21 AM	#20
grouser Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 529	Bet ;you get some great traction on theat stuff,,,,looking good. Did you try a 12T pinion with that motor?

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