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01-22-2006, 11:01 AM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Akron, OH
Posts: 55
|  Project SIDEWINDER - RCC's first REVO based crawler First I would like to thank the RCC comunity for all your help. Without you this project would never have been! This is my first crawler, and as usual, instead of just going simple and learnig, I bit off a little more than I could chew! But I got through it and I don't know how practical it is, but it was a blast to build and it's a blast to drive!!  I already have a few upgrades in mind. First, a second motor!! This thing is so blasted HEAVY!! I needs a little more 'grunt'. Also I need to ditch the tires. I want to replace them with Moab XL's and bead-locks. Then the performance and fun factor will go WAY UP!! :-P Well here it is, project SIDEWINDER !!!! Let me know what you think. Last edited by TwistedCreations; 01-22-2006 at 12:11 PM. Reason: Pics fixed- Next time resize before posting |
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01-22-2006, 11:28 AM
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| Axial Team Driver   Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: OC
Posts: 7,131
|  Looks like a good start, and interesting design with parts of the chassis still connected... I knew somebody would do a revo soon |
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01-22-2006, 12:34 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hardin, KY
Posts: 977
| mmmm sweet! |
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01-22-2006, 01:07 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Electro's
Posts: 633
| definatly different  makes me want chop my revo  thanx |
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01-22-2006, 02:39 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Grand Forks
Posts: 223
| get this fer on the rocks! :-P |
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01-22-2006, 03:59 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Crafty mexicans and your glass candy...
Posts: 217
| lock the a arms |
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01-22-2006, 07:32 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: fairfax
Posts: 226
| so it looks like the arms have their own suspension, then the front and rear are suspended to the chassis. does that make it spoungy at all? isee you have the GTR springs cranked all the way down though.... kind of a lock out? very creative though... nice job8-) |
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01-22-2006, 09:05 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: It's good to be a Pirate!
Posts: 7,164
| Looks like a bowl of spaghetti with wheels. |
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01-22-2006, 09:28 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: A City
Posts: 28
| Beadlocks are gonna make it heavier more than likely but I like it. |
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01-30-2006, 03:28 PM
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| RIP Buster   Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Norcal
Posts: 10,658
| Good job on turning the revo into a locked out maxx. :? |
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01-30-2006, 04:26 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central NY
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01-30-2006, 05:15 PM
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| Power of the Portals Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: where ever the wind fawkin blows me, tx
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01-30-2006, 05:27 PM
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| RIP Buster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Norcal
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01-31-2006, 12:29 AM
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| AKA TOKEN   Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: "Used" Mexico
Posts: 6,985
|  Holy fargin sheit! How many pounds? Get it out side and get some video. Looks good and expensive!  |
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01-31-2006, 05:49 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: south
Posts: 11
| Well....after much searching ebay and forums etc for a rtr rock crawler that was close enough to pick up in person i decided to purchase a new revo from lhs instead. I love nitro anyways and i love rock crawling and i love rtr.It was a no brainer:-) I just finished break in and have did after run with wd-40 so it will be ready this weekend.I may opt to go ahead and install the long rockers on it and will probably buy spools.....moabs and change out springs etc. I know nitro isnt the choice powerplant but it definately adds realism:-). Im gonna have 670 bucks tied up in it and it isnt even rock ready yet.......ouch! But it is a work of art tho......wish me luck.Its probably the most capable stock nitro to make into semi crawler.Its traxxas so parts will be easy and quick to purchase.It is so easy to tune and stay running also. |
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01-31-2006, 09:01 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Parker
Posts: 11
|  wow thats pretty impresive |
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02-01-2006, 04:51 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Akron, OH
Posts: 55
| Thanks for all of the compliments guys! :-P I posted the pics right after I finished it. Although it is cool and fun to drive, as I expected, it's a bit impractical as is. So ... it's already in pieces!  I KNOW, I HAVE A DISEASE! But I'm seeking counseling!! My plan is to lower the CG ( i'm currently designing a 'low profile/cg/turning mass' e-maxx based tranny), kill the excess weight (extra batts, chassis plates etc.), switch to front mounted single servo steering (still dual steering though), lock the fromt A-arms, use the stock rockers for the 4-link suspension, and add my new Moab XL's & Cheyenne bead-loc's!! I think it will all come together. (uuh, i hope) Keep ya posted!! |
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