05-14-2018, 05:20 PM | #1181 | |
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Keep us informed how your 3 link works so I can copy your idea when you get it right! Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk | |
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05-14-2018, 05:29 PM | #1182 |
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Thanks, yes I have the same problem, been working on getting all Ascender stuff in one area, other crawler in another, etc. Like the art portfolio handle that tore off years ago and I put it away thinking what a nice heavy duty, yet flexible plastic it was. Of course and this can all be done with stock Ascender parts, which is a nice option or you can step up to some heavy Codyboy axle housings too. Last edited by Natedog; 12-12-2019 at 10:48 AM. |
05-14-2018, 06:07 PM | #1183 | |
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Thanks, and it looks great! | |
05-14-2018, 06:09 PM | #1184 |
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Yes and thanks. |
05-15-2018, 04:15 AM | #1185 |
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Good job Nate (and Codyboy and Dlux). I'm still trying to figure out how the panhard reduces torque twist. Maybe my brain is getting older than I really am. Haven't had much time with my trucks recently due to work and real life, but am looking at this setup with interest.
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05-17-2018, 06:42 AM | #1186 |
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I admit I haven't been doing a good job of keeping track of your current goals with this build. What are you trying to accomplish at this point?
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05-19-2018, 01:15 PM | #1187 |
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the torque twist dilemma we have with these axles. but we need the panhard bar level with the ground at half compression. the upper link to be straight. im working on a gearing theory to assist with this setup. but I might be getting to much od to the front. hopefully we are not going in the wrong direction. |
05-24-2018, 01:30 PM | #1188 | |||
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Agreed, I'm working on that, been through many revisions of it before the one I posted the picture. Trimmed rear shock tower body mounts at Pro-Line By The Fire, still need to final smooth the cuts with my Dremel sanding drum. I've seen your thread and like what your doing, keep up the good work! Too much OD or UD will make it crawl a little funny especially if it's more of a scale rig, imo 10-15% is plenty. I think we're going in the proper direction, and our Ascenders Assembled last week in the desert to prove it and plan the next round of mods and testing. | |||
05-24-2018, 01:59 PM | #1189 | |
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awesome pics by the way. looks like a good spot. anybody have any footage I can watch? I need my video fix. lol | |
05-25-2018, 10:43 AM | #1190 | ||
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Thanks, yes it is, no video at the moment. Trimmed about 3/8" off each end of front bumper, just enough to help with angled climbs. CA glued a small piece of the end back into the bumper and then a couple drops of E6000 inside the bumper to hold it in case the CA breaks loose. IMG_2481 by Nathan C, on Flickr IMG_2482 by Nathan C, on Flickr | ||
05-25-2018, 10:55 AM | #1191 | |
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05-25-2018, 12:13 PM | #1192 |
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That is one well-used old Chevy! Nice!
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05-25-2018, 05:00 PM | #1193 |
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Thanks Nate!
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05-25-2018, 05:47 PM | #1194 |
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You're welcome, any other pictures you need?
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05-25-2018, 07:02 PM | #1195 |
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Thanks for the shirts, Nate! Roo looooves his! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
05-25-2018, 07:35 PM | #1196 |
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I'm really digging the yellow you painted your K10 Nate, it looks pretty damn good on the rocks and amongst the other trucks, glad to see everything coming together with all the little tweaks going on. Looks like it's been taking a bit of a beating too! |
05-27-2018, 05:22 PM | #1197 |
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| Re: Natedog's Vaterra ASCENDER Um, well perhaps one more most recent pic of the front steering set up. I have top mounted the servo, and made a new tie rod and drag link using the Traxxas links and ends you recommended. Ran it today and it seemed as though it wasn’t steering as far in one direction. Right I think, but I have to get it on the bench and have a good look. I was having too much fun on the rock course at my lhs today to care!
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05-30-2018, 05:48 PM | #1198 | ||
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Natedog's Vaterra ASCENDER Straightened out my rear upper fore/aft link most of the way, got an idea to get it perfectly straight. IMG_2484 by Nathan C, on Flickr IMG_2485 by Nathan C, on Flickr | ||
05-30-2018, 06:59 PM | #1199 |
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Good job Nate, it will be interesting to see how the change helps? Ernie |
05-30-2018, 07:42 PM | #1200 |
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I have my steering set up just like yours, however that pic you referenced was your Blazer, and I’m talking about my K10. Only difference I guess is servo sideways. I have both Ascenders. Anyway, on the bench, by eye, I appear to have equal steering left and right. However on the ground the steering radius is noticeably tighter full turn left vs full turn right. Any ideas?
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