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01-22-2020, 07:30 PM | #81 |
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Right before Christmas I picked up the VFD Hurtz DIG. I've been wanting to get one of these for awhile, but they were out of stock. As soon as I heard that VP had them in stock, I went ahead and placed the order. I went with the Clear version to match my clear axles that came with the PRO. I also picked up the VFD 21% Overdrive Gear Set during the sale that VP was having at the first of the year. I figured while I had the trans out I might as well add in the OD gears. Here it is all together. It went together really easy and all the pieces fit like a glove. I did watch Harley's install video on YT while I was putting it together. His video was well made and made the installation very easy. I bought the cheap DS3218 Pro servo off eBay to use for the DIG. I figured I wouldn't need nothing to fancy or powerful to move the DIG switch. I also picked up the VP Clamping Servo Horn 25T 24mm. This is the servo horn that VP recommends. And here is the trans with the DIG installed. The alum DIG case bolts in without issue just like the stock tranfer case did. Here is the servo with the VP horn and the link and rod ends that are supplied with the DIG kit. I did have to cut off the little braces that were on the servo mounting tab so that it would fit into the servo mount on the rear chassis brace. And here the install is complete with the trans/DIG and servo installed. I left the battery tray off that used to attach where the DIG servo attaches. I plan to move the battery down on the driver side slider. Next up will be moving the receiver and Castle B-Link to the fuel cell in the back of the chassis. Thanks for looking! |
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01-22-2020, 07:34 PM | #82 |
Gold Star Baby! Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Las Vegas
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Nice shop pics! You have a lot of really cool little scale pieces. The skull made me a do a double take. That looks like a quality dig unit they have for the VFD, should be fun for ya. |
01-22-2020, 07:55 PM | #83 | |
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Yeah, the skull! I found that the last time I was down in West Virginia. I went on a tour in a cave system down there and found the little skull in the gift shop. My plan was to use it as a driver head on one of my rigs. It is almost the perfect size. Just a tiny bit smaller. This DIG unit is really nice. Like all of VP's products, it is made very well. It is well designed as can hit all 3 positions with ease. I moved the shift arm by hand to check out each position and it felt smooth thru each shift. Can't wait to put some power to it and see how it does. Here is a better look at the garage. It's a start. I plan on doing more to it this winter. | |
01-23-2020, 01:43 PM | #84 |
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I think you'll like the DIG - really smooth shifts and well built. Start with 0 end point adjustment and visually move up to get the best performance on throw without stressing the servo.
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01-23-2020, 06:01 PM | #85 | |
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01-23-2020, 06:29 PM | #86 | |
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No problems or modifications at all. The rear driveshaft is good with the DIG. Still have full rear compression with no bind in the driveshaft. | |
01-25-2020, 01:24 PM | #87 |
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Spent the morning getting the ESC and receiver remounted in their new positions. Also covered and rerouted the wiring to the back fuel cell. When I put the DIG servo in, I left out the stock battery tray. I moved the battery down to the driver side electronics tray. I added 5mm spacers under the electronic trays on both sides to raise the trays up level with the body alignment clips on the rock sliders. I added some foam adhesive strips to the battery tray to keep the battery from sliding around and to give it a little cushion. I put the receiver and Castle B-Link inside the rear fuel cell. With the new fender brace/fuel cell riser that GA Dawg created, I had plenty of room to hide everything inside. As of right now, the fuel cell is not waterproof, so I need to come up with some type of seal to put under the lid and fender brace. I had an RPM Mamba X ESC mount in my parts stash, so I decided to use it and mount the Mamba to the right side electronics tray. With the tray raised up 5mm, I was able to use 3mm locknuts under the tray to secure the box. And here are a few glamour shots with the everything buttoned up and the body on. |
01-25-2020, 02:02 PM | #88 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Orange County, CA
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It's a beauty! Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk |
01-26-2020, 10:18 AM | #89 |
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01-27-2020, 08:19 AM | #90 |
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01-27-2020, 09:38 AM | #91 |
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01-27-2020, 07:04 PM | #92 |
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Hey Brian, that is to "purdy" to take outside. You did a great job detailing and wiring that beauty!!! I'm jealous. Ernie |
01-27-2020, 07:17 PM | #93 |
Gold Star Baby! Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Las Vegas
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That’s a good lookin truck! Those wheels are a nice fit. Curious as to what you think about having a heavy wheel compared to your others. I really like the matte black hood. It gives good separation from the rest of the body and looks like a separate physical part. |
01-28-2020, 01:53 AM | #94 |
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omg , so nice this project , so nice this electrical work , so nice all , love it !!!
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01-28-2020, 06:35 AM | #95 | ||
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Yeah, the first scratches are going to hurt, but I can't wait to get it out and see how well it performs. I'm not quite up to your level of craftsmanship yet! I've always been jealous of your work! Quote:
These wheels are actually lighter than my other wheels that I have ran before. These all alum Beef Hooves are quite a bit lighter than the all brass version of the Beef Hooves. I normally run alum wheels with Beef Patties. With these wheels, I'm only running the brass hub. I may end up adding a set of Beef Patties. Though I'm not sure if they will be needed with the VFD trans since it sits so far forward and low. I'm hoping to find out soon! Thanks for the kind words! | ||
01-28-2020, 12:33 PM | #96 | |
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01-28-2020, 02:05 PM | #97 | |
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Both. The orange and gun metal is on the inside. The black is on the outside with flat clear on the black. Here is a pic of my Sport to give you an idea of what it will look like. And my Origin painted with same colors inverted. | |
04-21-2020, 11:10 AM | #98 |
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I spent some time with the PRO the last couple days. I had bought a few items for it a few months back and finally took the time to get them installed. First up is the lights. I bought a set of Powershift RC lights designed for the VS4-10. On my Origin I made up a set of LED lights from scratch and this time I decided to try out the Powershift set. This is a great LED kit for the price! It comes complete and ready to install. I installed a set of these on my Marlin last year and have great luck with them. Next up is a set of gauges for the dash that I 3D printed. I found the file on Thingiverse. Big thanks to @my_tiny_world for the design and sharing the file! I added white paint to the gauge faces and a touch of red for the indicators. Threw a gob of E6000 on them and waited for them to dry. There are a couple more items I added, so when I get the pics uploaded I'll get them posted up! |
04-21-2020, 11:46 AM | #99 |
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That looks great! I wish I had a spot for a scale garage. I could go nuts with the printing. Yours is awesome. I ordered the same light kit, but I believe I was getting the old school, yellow looking bulbs. Where did you get the foam strips for under the battery? I've only found it in large rolls and I don't want to buy it in bulk if I don't have to. Last edited by JatoTheRipper; 04-21-2020 at 12:18 PM. |
04-21-2020, 12:37 PM | #100 | |
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I didn't realize there was different color LED kits. I only saw this kit which is has the bright LED's. The yellow bulbs would look more scale to the old school body design. I "borrowed" some of the foam strips from work awhile back. I use these strips on all of my rigs. It really helps to cushion the battery and helps keep it secure. We get it from McMaster-Carr. It is in a roll, but the price is good. It would last you a lifetime of builds too! Here is a screenshot: That is not a very good pic. It is a foam neoprene with adhesive backing. 1/8" thick x 1/2" wide, 50' roll for $6.68. Part #8694K16 | |
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