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12-04-2018, 09:59 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Wilmington
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So...today the adventure begins. Ok I lied...shits been rolling in like a own one of Kim Jong Un's nuclear test sites. But today the actual Bronco finally made it! Tuesday looks like as good a day as any to start my build thread, as I do what I can to avoid the dreaded "honey do" list. Did I mention my wife's out of town the first week of every month. Bet you can guess the days I set aside for new parts arrival! (If you can't guess...then you suck at guessing.) I will have to move to the trusty iPhone since I've yet to figure out how to post pics from my PC.  What hosting site does everyone use for pictures??? Cue the suspenseful background music ...  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Earlier waves of WMD...  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Suggestion for Traxxas...if you want everyone to read the card attached to the battery hook up on the chassis...either A. Include a magnifying glass, or B. make said card MUCH BIGGER so us old farts can read it.  To start I hooked up the charger and immediately put the 2S lipo on charge. yes I started with a 2s 5,800. I have a 4 yr. old...he LOVES RC's...and I see a lot of in the yard training in my near future. So what to do while I wait for this to charge...hmm...I KNOW...grab the body reamer and lets punch some holes in this thing! Spare tire carrier done. Front brush guard...check. Drop hitch from Yeah...boom...done.Does anyone know what the two centerline body ream indention's are on the roof? No factory roof rack for this to my knowledge...odd. Ok stop screwing around Old School and let's tackle something more challenging...like the light kit! Awe yeah shit's about to get real. My ADD is in high gear as I struggle to stay engaged in these "guidlines"...ok directions...but you know the feeling right? Last edited by THX_138; 12-04-2018 at 11:56 PM. Reason: Merged, posts a minute apart |
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12-04-2018, 10:20 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Ocala, Florida, USA
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| Re: Old School's TRX-4 adventure begins!
Looks like fun times ahead. Can't wait to see what comes of it!
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12-04-2018, 10:51 AM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Nor Cal
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Did you get the Traxxas 2247X Metal servo horn for that servo? Your gonna need it!! And be sure to set the end points too. I run 80% on the steering sensitivity using the phone app. That servo will bend frames given the chance!  Have fun! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk | |
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12-04-2018, 10:58 AM
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| Moderator   Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PA
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| Re: Old School's TRX-4 adventure begins!
Nice! The TRX-4 is so fun! If I were you I'd suggest returning those Chinese tires and getting something good. Or just stick with the stockers for now.
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12-04-2018, 11:23 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Wilmington
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Did I mention his favorite thing to do is doughnuts on his Old School Supercharged 24 volt Power Wheels with twin Titan 775's?  Yes...I have a problem...or so the Mrs. says.  Quote:
 )So this is the life of a bachelor...ahhh the memories! (Ok so its only for one week a month...but hey...it’s better than nothing!)  So can anyone explain to me how Amazon can afford to over night a $10 part from China for $4? Holy shit that’s amazing!  Last edited by THX_138; 12-04-2018 at 11:58 PM. | ||
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12-04-2018, 11:38 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Ocala, Florida, USA
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| Re: Old School's TRX-4 adventure begins!
Some good 2 stage foams in those stock tires and cut them like i did. Amazing! I love mine! They climb just as good as my hyrax. I will buy another set of trail canyons in the future.
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12-04-2018, 02:38 PM
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| RCC Addict   Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Apollo Pa
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| Re: Old School's TRX-4 adventure begins!
Nice to see you finally got it! |
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12-04-2018, 04:55 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Orange County, CA
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12-04-2018, 07:22 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Esko
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| Re: Old School's TRX-4 adventure begins!
Looks great! I just got mine to. Fun truck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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12-04-2018, 08:18 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Nor Cal
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| Re: Old School's TRX-4 adventure begins!
Your Bronco is gorgeous. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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12-04-2018, 08:25 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Wilmington
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Thanks Kincer! My son drove it around the house all night In crawl mode. lol. He’s in love. Coming along ... more work tomorrow ... it’s servo Wednesday!   Quote:
Agreed! I am very surprised by just how refined it is...all the unboxing videos don’t do it justice...it is so well thought out it’s scary. Quote:
Thanks man I appreciate it. Now I get why people make the simulated rusty bodies and make them look all beat and worn...I’m hesitant to beat on this body it’s so damn sexy. Lol I’m already anxiously looking for a “beater body”. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by THX_138; 12-05-2018 at 12:00 AM. | |||
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12-04-2018, 09:02 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: calgary
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12-05-2018, 11:57 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Wilmington
Posts: 107
| Old School's TRX-4 adventure begins!
Ok update time! Got the new steering servo in...it’s a monster. Added bonus...since I used a traxxas servo it has a long harness and no jumper needed.  Put a little test drive in and wow night and day! Installed the 2.2 tires and really liked the look, but they rub the suspension on tight turns...guess I’ll have to buy a Cragsman next so these tires aren’t wasted.  For some reason the iLink did yet another firmware update today...actually 2...and did 2 yesterday as well...must have a Microsoft OS. lol Ordered some more new goodies today so stay tuned...my plan is to be on a first name basis with the UPS driver by Christmas! I’m off to a good start... Hope you all are enjoying your hump day...I think I’m going to go scout some rocks and avoid responsibilities like a boss.   Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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12-05-2018, 12:00 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Wilmington
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Gonna start a thread?! You can’t just leave it stock...that’s against company policy. I don’t wanna have to write you up. lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk | |
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12-05-2018, 01:13 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Esko
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I’m going to start working on it pretty soon. (Finally scratched it, if that counts) Gotta get the wraith buttoned up first. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk | |
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12-13-2018, 11:39 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Wilmington
Posts: 107
| Re: Old School's TRX-4 adventure begins!
Well it has arrived ... and it’s a thing of beauty!   Man does this thing feel solid. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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12-13-2018, 12:00 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh-ish vicinity
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I demand an exhaustive report on that radio. | |
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12-13-2018, 12:02 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Apollo Pa
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12-13-2018, 12:06 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Esko
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Flysky Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk | |
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12-13-2018, 12:06 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Esko
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Very nice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk | |
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