Re: Natedog's Vaterra ASCENDER Bigbill's Deadbolt and my Ascender doing work! https://farm1.staticflickr.com/813/4...d0643e76_b.jpgIMG_0649 It was announced that we should be on the lookout for some stuff to find on trail, I found one look in the upper right corner next to the RC4WD banner. ;-) Everybody who found one, got to keep the sweet pink anodized aluminum plaques from BPC and received some really nice BPC swag to go with it! I also got a nice KNK stainless complete screw kit! https://farm1.staticflickr.com/802/4...f22c7772_b.jpgIMG_0650 https://farm1.staticflickr.com/812/3...c5faa331_b.jpgIMG_0651 Zonkerd's junkyard 4x4 and 6x6 towtrucks. https://farm1.staticflickr.com/878/3...00c3aea8_b.jpgIMG_0652 https://farm1.staticflickr.com/798/3...8a1ed928_b.jpgIMG_0653 https://farm1.staticflickr.com/799/3...1d8630ee_b.jpgIMG_0654 Bigbill's Deadbolt and Robert's SCX Honcho. https://farm1.staticflickr.com/901/3...49b43d3c_b.jpgIMG_0655 Some really cool rock formations to crawl on and look at. https://farm1.staticflickr.com/898/3...02a06457_b.jpgIMG_0656 Bill lifting a tire, but making the climb! https://farm1.staticflickr.com/891/3...6480ebbd_b.jpgIMG_0657 I spy another Ascender, brand spanking new Ford Bronco! There were several other Ascenders in attendance too. :) https://farm1.staticflickr.com/898/3...a63f8a40_b.jpgIMG_0658 |
Re: Natedog's Vaterra ASCENDER https://farm1.staticflickr.com/897/2...85cde388_b.jpgIMG_0659 https://farm1.staticflickr.com/863/2...81e867f3_b.jpgIMG_0660 https://farm1.staticflickr.com/809/2...c12852d9_b.jpgIMG_0661 Looks like some Native American grinding holes in the rocks, there were several of these all around this big rocky area. https://farm1.staticflickr.com/788/2...1a8bd775_b.jpgIMG_0662 Creek flowing into the lake...little bit. We need snow this year...badly. https://farm1.staticflickr.com/814/3...ab341b08_b.jpgIMG_0663 https://farm1.staticflickr.com/818/2...e78e35c2_b.jpgIMG_0664 https://farm1.staticflickr.com/886/2...d29b76d6_b.jpgIMG_0665 https://farm1.staticflickr.com/869/2...ee006b4b_b.jpgIMG_0666 |
Re: Natedog's Vaterra ASCENDER Need to take some more pics of plaque, goody bag, etc and finish sorting the rest of the pics. Please stand by to stand by. |
Re: Natedog's Vaterra ASCENDER That's a bummer about the rock lights. I forget, are you running 2s or 3s? I remember your light pictures and they were perfect. I'm still running 2s and want to make sure I'm not disappointed if I run them on 2s. Can't wait for the rest of the pictures! Ben |
Re: Natedog's Vaterra ASCENDER That looks like some cool running man! How much did that body get hooked up on stuff? |
Re: Natedog's Vaterra ASCENDER That's some great terrain. For the most part, California sucks. LOL. But, damn if we don't have some killer crawling spots.. |
Re: Natedog's Vaterra ASCENDER Great photos Nate, wish I would have "manned up" and ran my Blazer.:lmao: |
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EDIT: The pre-wired CommonSenseRC white 5mm LEDs work great for headlights, KC's, rocklights etc. even off lower voltages like the rx. I used these for my Blazer headlights, ten pack for $10 at LHS with resistors and lead wires all soldered and shrinkwrapped connections, can't beat it and saves me time: https://www.commonsenserc.com/produc...oducts_id=4723 Might buy the red 5mm and use some Axial light buckets to mount for rocklights on mine. :) Just looked at their site more and I'l probably buy the JST-HX balance plug adapter with 8" harness for my waterproof peel and stick red led strips that I already have mounted up! https://www.commonsenserc.com/produc...oducts_id=2430 Quote:
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Re: Natedog's Vaterra ASCENDER SSD Ascender diff covers in stock at RPPHobby...ordered mine! SSD Rock Shield Diff Cover for Ascender |
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Re: Natedog's Vaterra ASCENDER Hmmm the big Blazer body requires new approach and some lines aren't doable since it's got so much front and rear overhang, but that is what makes it fun for me...everything is more difficult now. IIRC you haven't lowered your body two holes on the mounts and trimmed accordingly which helps. You already did rear bumper mount flip correct? The more I think about it the more my Axial stuff needs to go and I'll put Deadbolt body on second Ascender for the super tech hardcore crawling. Hmmm that or 1.9 Wraith...might even sell the my Wraith chassis and parts too. :mrgreen::lmao:8)"thumbsup" You're welcome on the swaybar hookup, I couldn't beleive the price at first lol...you'll love it with the swaybar! |
Re: Natedog's Vaterra ASCENDER Hey Natedog! I want to thank you for the tip on flipping the rear bumper mounts. Simple to do modification that really improves looks, and I'm sure will help with performance. Here are a couple before/after photos. Before http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_3676.jpg After http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_3678.jpghttp://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_3682.jpg Thanks for starting this thread. I have learned a lot from reading it. Keep it up! |
Re: Natedog's Vaterra ASCENDER Hey Sammy, you're welcome glad to help out, that's what it's all about! Rear bumper mount flip gains an easy 1/4" maybe little more on departure angle which is huge with this large body and bumpers. Your truck is looking good and nice clean work area too, love those G-Made metal wheels! "thumbsup" |
Re: Natedog's Vaterra ASCENDER Here's the swag bag laid out with my truck, Axial chapstick, Crawl For A Cure 2015 metal pin for your hat or jacket, C4C bright pink lanyard (used it on my transmitter that morning), 25% off Pitbull Tires coupon, GSRCC sticker, C4C sticker, sweet little laser cut steel open/box 5.5mm wrench that fits very nicely on all those little 3mm locknuts, and one raffle ticket per person for an Axial RTR crawler! RC4WD stickers were handed out too. https://farm1.staticflickr.com/900/4...cf285a7e_b.jpgIMG_0667 https://farm1.staticflickr.com/812/3...c5faa331_b.jpgIMG_0651 I was in a hurry so installed the C4C bright pink lanyard on my radio with an Axial battery strap from my old AX10 and two tiny black zip-ties, worked great all day! I might take apart the transmitter, drill a hole or two and use an eyelet for the lanyard. |
Re: Natedog's Vaterra ASCENDER Oops double post! Happy Veteran's Day! "thumbsup" |
Re: Natedog's Vaterra ASCENDER Couple shots with my shock limiters just about perfect. Full droop: https://farm1.staticflickr.com/863/4...68747cfd_b.jpgIMG_0680 Full compression: https://farm1.staticflickr.com/878/4...c1401d63_b.jpgIMG_0681 |
Re: Natedog's Vaterra ASCENDER Your limiting mod and piston mod is my next project, I honestly think that is the reason why your Blazer worked so well. The sway bar is also on the list. How about a couple shots of the front bumper and grill, I saw way to much of the rear bumper Saturday :lmao: |
Re: Natedog's Vaterra ASCENDER What I'm replacing. https://farm1.staticflickr.com/878/4...f9c22956_b.jpgIMG_0682 Gears looked great inside, cleaned out some of the grease and gave em a squirt of fresh as long as the covers were off! https://farm1.staticflickr.com/801/2...efc1d8e9_b.jpgIMG_0683 PICS! These are nice beefy units with more metal down low where it's needed, they weigh 8 grams each, HR only 5 grams each and not enough meat. I really like these! https://farm1.staticflickr.com/806/4...937b68b0_b.jpgIMG_0684 Front view as you requested Bill! :) https://farm1.staticflickr.com/876/4...88aa6980_b.jpgIMG_0685 https://farm1.staticflickr.com/793/4...0e7c7ab3_b.jpgIMG_0686 |
Re: Natedog's Vaterra ASCENDER Those look great! |
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