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tgh117 03-27-2015 06:35 AM

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Well mine showed up from rpp yesterday. I had to go rtr because my schedule and 2 small kids don't allow for kit building time right now.

I didn't even try it out or anything, took it right out of the box, ripped it apart, and got to work. It needs to run by next Thursday at least in some form, so that's the goal.

By by stock elecs, hello proven equipment from the bench with a few cool doo-dads to boot.

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More to come. I am impressed thus far, even whomever actually put it together did an extremely good job.

tgh117 03-27-2015 11:45 PM

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It's starting to come together. Just need to finish sorting out the electronics. Plenty more to do, but just going for a runner for now. Have lots more plans.

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MAXXMASHER 03-30-2015 07:10 PM

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C'mon, Tim give us an update! Anything new? Any workbench time lately? Can't wait till we get together this weekend and see if we can break some diff gears. LOL!! Paint's gonna fly in two hours on mine!

tgh117 03-30-2015 08:55 PM

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I sucked in the bumpers and got my flaps all tidy'd up have to borrow a Traxxas box from another truck and will be good enough.Attachment 314166

MAXXMASHER 03-31-2015 05:13 AM

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Mud flaps look pretty cool! Only a few more days till Easter weekend (crawlathon)! We're gonna have a good time!

tgh117 03-31-2015 01:53 PM

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It needs inner fenders, a floor pan, and a host of other things, but it will have to do for now. We will see how it all turns out soon enough!

I got front flaps too, they are just hard to see in the pics. Should help keep the mud down a bit.

I really like this truck the more and more I get my hands on it.

tgh117 04-03-2015 05:11 PM

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Good news is it survived the maiden voyage. 2 3s packs down, several tumbles and mud puddles, and nothing doing anything it shouldn't. After wasting lots of upgrades and money on my previous axial products, out of the box I'm pretty impressed with this truck.

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MAXXMASHER 04-03-2015 11:04 PM

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Good times today, Tim! I think we wore your boy out!

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tgh117 04-05-2015 11:50 AM

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There goes the first broken part!

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Crusty Old Shellback 04-06-2015 08:13 AM

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Funny, I broke mine too after some time, same place where yours broke.

tgh117 04-10-2015 03:57 PM

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I slapped a hd shaft on and no complaints since. I only have a pack and a half on the whole truck. This one broke 3 min into the second pack, didn't have my replacements so I came back the next day.

Natedog 05-24-2015 02:22 AM

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I slapped a hd shaft on and no complaints since. I only have a pack and a half on the whole truck. This one broke 3 min into the second pack, didn't have my replacements so I came back the next day.

Looks like you all are having fun, any updates?

tgh117 05-25-2015 06:36 AM

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So far all is well. Have been busy with a lot of things so it hasn't had as much running as I'd like but it's been put a few times with no issues. Have been considering some new rubber, possibly the sad sliders, just haven't acted at all yet. Still I thing I like how this truck works out of the box very well.


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Natedog 06-12-2015 06:08 PM

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So far all is well. Have been busy with a lot of things so it hasn't had as much running as I'd like but it's been put a few times with no issues. Have been considering some new rubber, possibly the sad sliders, just haven't acted at all yet. Still I thing I like how this truck works out of the box very well.


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Glad to hear that it's running well. What tires are you considering and why? SSD is coming out with some nice parts. "thumbsup"

MAXXMASHER 06-13-2015 03:59 AM

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My truck is looking good, Tim!

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tgh117 06-13-2015 05:38 PM

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I agree. Ssd has some good stuff. Got some interest in there front bumper. Not sure tire wise really, leaning towards ttc claws maybe. My4.19 ones on my high lift always impress my, and there bigger size is about what if like for the blazer. We'll see. I just picked up a new body that might make its way to this truck that will require some adjustments.


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MAXXMASHER 06-14-2015 05:11 AM

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C'mon Tim, give it up! What body did you get? I need to know!


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tgh117 06-16-2015 09:48 PM

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Someday... For now it will remain a secret


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MAXXMASHER 06-18-2015 04:12 AM

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Dammmit, Tim!!


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MAXXMASHER 06-24-2015 08:51 PM

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What a great day! Sorry you missed out, Tim!


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