Robbobs LCC

[EeePee]

Originally Posted by Robbob

I was just gonna wrap it all around the cross brace but that idea was already used

Edit: Robboob, make sure you notice the post before mine. On the last page.

[Robbob]

Originally Posted by Vertec

Have you been able to get any more time on the d3?

I have and have been very pleased. I put 10* timing into the motor and kept the 13T on it and no problems yet. Motor has been running very smooth with cooler temps then the Tekin.



I actually had to retard the timing on the can since my tranny is flipped and the motor runs in reverse. Just thought Id mention that in case anyone else does the flip trick.

[steeltoe]

Originally Posted by EeePee

Here's one to try if you have side mount body posts.

Pick up the truck from the front side posts and where does it balance out at? And the rears?

The only thing touching the truck are my two fingers on the posts.

Mine leans just a little bit to the back when held from the front posts.

Interesting...i was just thinking about adding more weight to my rear's till I caught this reading through this thread. I really dont have much drive time with my LNC yet so maybe I'll leave it and just practice, practice, practice. Have added 6 1/2 oz to front and 1 1/2 to rear the way it sits now.

[EeePee]

I've gotten to like a big front weight bias, it really helps when you gotta smash up something. Helps get those front tires up there. With a good amount of weight in the back, it had a harder time.

I have 6 ounces more in each front than in each back. 7 ounces each front, and 1 ounce in each rear.

I have other wheels with 3 ounces added that I used to run, but I'm liking the newer set up lately.

[steeltoe]

Ya, ok. hmm....I definitely see a need for new tires and foams now too, almost seems like these rock claws are worn out or something; just dont seem to climb stuff like they used to. but with added weight and all that... maybe its just me trying harder stuff then I used too now too. anyways, an interesting read this thread has been, gave me a lot to think about!

[Robbob]

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Thats All I Can Say For Now ........................................






























Damn I should have called out ...............

[rob_b]

What a tease. I think I know whats in there

[Robbob]

Originally Posted by rob_b

What a tease. I think I know whats in there

Think I should have had some one else make me some links too .........


my hands are killing me and I only die'd one end of each last night.

[rob_b]

Need one of these... Power threading for the win

[bryco13]

I think I know what's in the mystery package, but your doing new links too? Are you going to be at the BC summer series, or am I going to have totake the trip down to CT?
-bryan

[Robbob]

Originally Posted by rob_b

Need one of these... Power threading for the win

sonofbeetch .............. atleast Ill have an excuse for my arm being sore

Originally Posted by bryco13

I think I know what's in the mystery package, but your doing new links too? Are you going to be at the BC summer series, or am I going to have totake the trip down to CT?
-bryan

I should have it for BC's opener in 2 weeks ......... I dont build that slow.
But you should make that 2hr trip some time, CT has rocks too

[killswitch]

Originally Posted by Robbob

Thats All I Can Say For Now ........................................


Damn I should have called out ...............

Originally Posted by rob_b

What a tease. I think I know whats in there

I'm jealous.

[EeePee]

So WTF is it?

[Robbob]

well sad to see it come to this but here she lies ......... had some great times and some good wins ...... brought me some cash earnings and some dislikers towards shafties ..........



and heres where I left off last night ............... well got a little farther then that but Ill have some better pics come along soon.





The CF is just awesome ............ Thanks again CDW/Rob_b

Hoping to get it finished up tonight, test tomorrow night and comp it on Sunday

Ill have my normal sit down grab a beverage and sandwich right up by weeks end.

[rob_b]

Looking good, I see you left the center "V" in the chassis. You planning on attaching it to the CF? I think it would help take away the slight amount of flex I'm seeing in whats left of the stock chassis. What you really need is a 1pc CF dig servo mount that doubles as a front crossmember

[Robbob]

Originally Posted by rob_b

Looking good, I see you left the center "V" in the chassis. You planning on attaching it to the CF? I think it would help take away the slight amount of flex I'm seeing in whats left of the stock chassis.

Yup thinking of using the 'V' as a tuning tool .... and prevention against snapping a side.

Originally Posted by rob_b

What you really need is a 1pc CF dig servo mount that doubles as a front crossmember

whats that ........ your putting mine in the mail today?

[rob_b]

I didn't say such a part existed but it sure would be cool if it did.

[Robbob]

Well its been a crazy week getting everything together for our opening day of the outdoor season but it was worth the wait and rush.

First job was to test my threading skills .......... 3/16 stainless rod



Then came the sexy ......... Carbon Fiber


Did a little mock up to see where the cutting would start


stock chassis side


new carbon fiber side


and after some steady dremeling



what I took off


Now before I did anything I wanted to prep the CF edges. Going back to the old days of Sedan racing I pulled out the sand paper and CA. Using some fine grit I smoothed the edges out and sealed them with the CA. This helps to prevent any possibility of the layers splitting.


before


after

[Robbob]

so before I took anything on old faithful apart I weighed it

front axle = 795g


rear = 596g


overall = 1383g


stock shock 20.1g


Traxxas Rustler front shock 14.6g


and what was left after a bit of wrenching

[Robbob]

rear axle back together


and some nice bent rear links


new front servo plate ....... oooooo CF


needing a place to mount the electronics I used the CDW battery plate ....... with the frame moved forward now I had to trim it...... just a 1/4''


and trim the front prop shaft down



and all together



esc and rx in place with the CDW FMD (Front Mount Dig)

Thanks to Killswitch too for the deans trick


and some creative wiring