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I'm wondering if we can just find the correct material and cut out our own slipper pads. Food for thought. Yes, I do stick to dry, so wet isn't an issue. I especially stay out of mud. LOL It's bad enough when my son's cleats are caked with mud from a soggy field.... if my RC was caked with mud.... The anti-seize I try to put little on and then spread it. I just need to remember to keep my hands away from the cv joints when handling the truck. Otherwise, so far it hasn't been too messy. Quote:
Thanks! I do it just as a way for me to remember what I did and what I was doing. It's nice too that if I come across something to watch out for I can document it so that I can reference later on. If it helps other people, then great! Or it can just be entertainment if I leave the parts where e-clips go flying in all directions... LOL (honestly though e-clips were OK on this kit. not having to build the shocks probably helps too. Some other kits have e-clips in nasty places that are hard to clip on) |
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You can also go on eBay and get takeoff parts that include the spur with installed slipper pad, etc for less than $12. Quote:
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Also, sorry about the mini- thread jack Soze, lol |
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Re: Soze rejoices the Traxxas TRX4 Sport Kit in a bind a friend of mine used like cabinet anti slip padding stuff in place of a slipper pad in a brushless 3s powered yeti and its holding really well and is quite impressive haha |
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Re: Soze rejoices the Traxxas TRX4 Sport Kit Section F: Suspension & Driveline It's continuing to come together! This part of the build requires these bags. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7899/...290c2e7f_b.jpg Step F1 uses these pre-built shocks. {commercial voice}Just add oil!{/commercial voice} https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7828/...33435c8b_b.jpg The only thing you need to assemble in this step is the oil nozzle for the shock oil bottle. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7889/...54a26f51_b.jpg Getting ready to do some oil filling with my trusty ProTek RC Shock Pliers... https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7892/...bd34cd82_b.jpg Step F1 complete....Doh! I forgot to take finished shock pictures... It's ok, you'll get to see them later. Time to move onto the links with this bag... with the pre-assembled links... https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7830/...4835b3b4_b.jpg Step F2 Parts https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7827/...6f39b6d4_b.jpg F2 complete https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7821/...f207ef46_b.jpg Step F3 parts... https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7811/...10346a62_b.jpg Step F3 complete https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7810/...cd80216b_b.jpg Lining up the proper links for step F4 https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7849/...0926a6bb_b.jpg Also need these screws https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7926/...6f56e09f_b.jpg Step F4 Complete https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7850/...d4a7b6ea_b.jpg Step F5 parts https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7924/...5451aff2_b.jpg F5 complete https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7831/...185869eb_b.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7813/...a13616d0_b.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7876/...a9c2568b_b.jpg What we need for step F6 https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7811/...c024dbe9_b.jpg F6 complete. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7882/...c4a3b032_b.jpg Screws needed for Step F7 https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7809/...560669e7_b.jpg F7 complete https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7874/...ef615ffa_b.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7864/...dfc36b0d_b.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7845/...7fe53b71_b.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7923/...3ca339f8_b.jpg Final bag we need for this section https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7923/...3ca339f8_b.jpg Step F8 parts https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7808/...dcc9aa0e_b.jpg RED ALERT! One of the output drives is defective with the slots cut at an angle instead of straight up and down. This caused the driveshaft to bind. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7802/...c4985c89_b.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7879/...091e4152_b.jpg Called up Traxxas. me - "Hey, um... I just bought a TRX4 Sport kit, and one of the parts is defective." Traxxas - "what part is it, and what's the part number?" me - "It's the output drive that you can find in part# 8295" Traxxas - "what's your name and address?" me - "My name is #####, and my address is #####..." Traxxas - "ok we'll send one out to you right away" me - "That's it?" Traxxas - "That's it!" Few days later this showed up in the mailbox. Back in business! https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7840/...5ac2e191_b.jpg Old on left, new on the right. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7893/...72a9c4a1_b.jpg Due to technical difficulties... Step F8 took the longest, but it's now complete. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7838/...014dbf1a_b.jpg Parts for Step F9 https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7920/...ac32c4af_b.jpg Step F9 complete. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7912/...8fef0a05_b.jpg And with that we are complete with "Section F: Suspension & Driveline" |
Re: Soze rejoices the Traxxas TRX4 Sport Kit That's great support from Traxxas!! I don't know if the same would happen in the UK though. Also bummed as I missed out on a used Sport on ebay last Sunday. They are rare in the UK though. |
Re: Soze rejoices the Traxxas TRX4 Sport Kit It's a bummer the driveshaft was defective, but at least Traxxas was quick to respond. |
Re: Soze rejoices the Traxxas TRX4 Sport Kit This is like seriously a professional level build log/tutorial/walkthrough/etc! Awesome build! |
Re: Soze rejoices the Traxxas TRX4 Sport Kit Such a nice looking kit. Thanks for posting up your build in such detail. You are giving Jato a run for his money in that department. |
Re: Soze rejoices the Traxxas TRX4 Sport Kit This build is still alive! https://live.staticflickr.com/7923/4...36cb4459_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/7863/3...94df29f7_b.jpg |
Re: Soze rejoices the Traxxas TRX4 Sport Kit Section G: Final Chassis Assembly Coming to the home stretch of this build! These are the parts for Step G1. https://live.staticflickr.com/7809/4...2a607ede_b.jpg Pay attention to the rotation direction for the tires as they are directional. I will not be gluing on the tires and using the wheels even though I think they look decent, because I much prefer using beadlock wheels. I'm going to give these tires a shot first stock, and modded with siping/cutting. https://live.staticflickr.com/7864/3...7d3a0827_b.jpg For the rest of this section you will need the "Body Mounting Bag" https://live.staticflickr.com/7816/4...98d9167a_b.jpg These are the parts for step G2 https://live.staticflickr.com/7871/3...36d2ceeb_b.jpg Step G2 complete. Crossmembers mounted on. https://live.staticflickr.com/7877/4...3662b83b_b.jpg You need these parts for step G3 https://live.staticflickr.com/7804/3...fa7109dc_b.jpg Make sure you pay attention to the direction of the posts. https://live.staticflickr.com/7898/4...49be7910_b.jpg Step G3 complete https://live.staticflickr.com/7873/3...6eca8216_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/7852/4...54f06e1c_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/7887/4...292de7d2_b.jpg These are the parts you need for step G4 https://live.staticflickr.com/7922/3...6055e93f_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/7865/4...cbab846d_b.jpg So, I encountered my second issue with this kit. I was missing a 3x10 screw. At this point of the build, I should have 12 total 3x10mm BCS screws. I had 11. This is where Traxxas probably should give some extra hardware in case they miscount. Putting together the front bumper assembly requires 2 3x10mm and 1 2.6x8mm. Luckily, I had an extra 3x10mm screw that I poached from my GMADE GOM box of parts. Step G4 Complete. https://live.staticflickr.com/7857/3...c6b11ca3_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/7913/4...7e8a061c_b.jpg You need these parts for step G5 https://live.staticflickr.com/7871/3...e7200279_b.jpg Step G5 complete. Eagle eyes will notice that I have the sliders on the wrong sides. Not to worry, they have since been correctly put on the correct sides (left --> right & right --> left). https://live.staticflickr.com/7839/4...2147787b_b.jpg This completes "Section G: Final Chassis Assembly"! |
Re: Soze rejoices the Traxxas TRX4 Sport Kit You didn't think I forgot to give you guys the complete finished look did you? I'll try to get some better pictures with better lighting up soon, but for now these will do. Here's some pictures of it all finished up. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...26131c6a_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...bebd62fe_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...4ac57737_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...5f4cac04_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...b4f90577_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...43eac6b0_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...9c7a0846_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...74a17c42_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...b02c2889_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...87d4f1e7_b.jpg |
Re: Soze rejoices the Traxxas TRX4 Sport Kit Great job Soze , very clear detailed pictures and instructions, thankyou "thumbsup" what colour blue is that looked slightly purple in some of the pics? |
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Re: Soze rejoices the Traxxas TRX4 Sport Kit Really nice job, my man! |
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