Roc-Max

[peej410]

i will be taking it... i like the width because i can run a slightly higher CG. theres no comps around here. i just have to be a little more selective with lines and stuff... i would love to make a narrower rig but id have to redesign my entire chassis around it...

[bret4]

I just put some 80w in the shocks. No need to bring any. Thanks man.

Bret

[bret4]

The only thing that makes it wider is the revo nuckles. I think that adds about 1/4" a side from what people have said. To make it narrow as you have mentioned wouldn't I have to use the old narrow maxx arms? My maxx is a new one. It wouldn't be hard to make fit the old narrow maxx arms. I could try that one day.

Bret

[bret4]

I just checked the narrow maxx lower arms and they are about 1/2" shorter than the wide maxx arms. The upper delrin arm on my chassis can be trimmed back 1/2" to match the lower arms easy. The delrin can be cut with most any tool that can be used in wood working. If I drill the holes deeper in the upper delrin arms you could use it with revo parts or trim it to fit narrow maxx parts. You could leave it as is for stock wide maxx parts.

Bret

[gregrocks90046]

even the narrow arms with the revo knuckles, i still found my maxx to be too wide. if you got the width like a clod, i would probably buy a chassis from you and build another maxx.

[bret4]

At that point it would be just as easy to build axles from scratch. This chassis would mostlikely be better for people that have a maxx and don't want to spend more money on a clod just to get parts for a crawler. I'm sure a lot of people have maxxes that they would like to turn into a crawler buy just bolting things together. Not a lot of mods would be needed with this design.

This is not to say I will not come up with a chassis that is as narrow as you like. Could be next week if I get another idea how to change it.

Bret

[gregrocks90046]

Originally Posted by bret4

At that point it would be just as easy to build axles from scratch. This chassis would mostlikely be better for people that have a maxx and don't want to spend more money on a clod just to get parts for a crawler. I'm sure a lot of people have maxxes that they would like to turn into a crawler buy just bolting things together. Not a lot of mods would be needed with this design.

This is not to say I will not come up with a chassis that is as narrow as you like. Could be next week if I get another idea how to change it.

Bret

good point.

[Highmark]

Amazing workmanship!

Great job-the axles make me rauny.

[peej410]

i saw this thing run today and it crawled almost as well as my crawler on its first day and ive been tuning mine for 5 months. very very impressive...

[bret4]

I had to look up rauny on the net. I guess it's good! Thanks man!


Thanks pete! I had a good time crawling with everyone today.

[peej410]

im glad you made it out, i forgot to have you drive my truck! haha next time though...

[Mad Scientist]

Very nice build, looks like it could be a kit you buy off the shelf.

[bret4]

It did run good at the crawl yesterday. Only damage was one shock had the top pop off on a hard crash. No damage to the shock. It screwed back together. The shock is the standard e-maxx shock. I have seen this happen on those shocks on e-maxxes and other traxxas trucks many times. The quick fix is as simple as running some good aluminum shocks. Maybe one limiter strap on each side if you want to run the stock shocks. You only need two for the truck.

The bottom of the truck didn't even get that many scratches on it. Not bad for running for hours yesterday.

I am going to cut the foams in the tires on my next run for better traction. I will also try and run one lathe motor for a little less weight up top. May even try the GD-600 gear box. This truck has a lot of potential and is so much fun!!

Bret

[peej410]

the best part is that its beautiful haha

[BrandonW]

this truck preformed expecially well yesterday, you can see pics of it in this thread, very clean and awesome looking truck.
CT Crawl June 11 at Lovers' Leap in New Milford, CT - FREE STUFF

[bret4]

Ordered a bunch of parts to make some of the Roc-Max chassis for a little more testing before I try and sell any. Experience with selling parts I make for RC helicopter tells me to always get people to test a product before selling it to a lot of people.

I already have 3 people that are getting a kit to test. When everyone tells me how they find the instructions and what they think of the kit. (Any screws needed or other little parts) I will have to pay up to be a vendor on these groups.

All those that have asked if I would sell them a kit should check in here often to see when they will be ready to sell. I will not sell any kits until testing is done and I pay to be a vendor on these groups.

Bret

[bret4]

I wish I could send you a kit for testing. I have enough people to test them right now. What I can tell you is from the way it ran last Sunday at our local crawling site, it will most likely not need anything. Only the instructions may need cleaning up. Maybe some little screws that I could include or something like that.

Bret

[peej410]

mwahahah i love R&D

[RcBro]

Bret Very sweet crawler! I just dropped some $$ into a new crawler but love your design. Very nice very clean. yet still lightweight plastic (delrin)

Looks amazing! Get some video when you can please!



Props to ya!

-RcBro

[peej410]

ive got some video... i think ill try and post it tomorrow.