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Old 05-25-2016, 09:49 PM   #241
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I ordered a 2 new cabs to cut on i reall like the fender idea

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Old 05-27-2016, 03:58 PM   #242
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Cool, looking forward to it. When you raise the flares up, lengthen them a little too and try to keep the length/ height proportional if you can.
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Old 05-29-2016, 04:00 PM   #243
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Ok took bertha out today for a little testing and popped a cvd with in 10 min so i am going to park her for a min i need to redo alot

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Old 06-08-2016, 10:50 AM   #244
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Started on redo and figureing out the body dropped it 2 inches and moving my electronics around i have a some trimming left i have ecc this weekend so i trim and remount and run it i will finsh tonight so i can start on tf2 transplant tomarrow

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Old 06-08-2016, 11:51 AM   #245
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What brand was the cvd you broke?

Wow, I like the new lower stance!
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Old 06-08-2016, 11:19 PM   #246
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I broke the gpm shaft but i think it was weighted wheels i had a bunch in it bit that is fixed with my new shoes

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Old 06-08-2016, 11:27 PM   #247
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it is just a quick trim i will finsh later after ecc i have some goodies on the way from far away places i cant wait

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Old 06-09-2016, 02:46 PM   #248
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For the 2.5 sec i drove her it seems good then bam

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Old 06-10-2016, 09:20 AM   #249
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Is that the Vaterra servo horn?
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Old 06-10-2016, 10:23 AM   #250
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Yes it was

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Old 06-10-2016, 11:06 AM   #251
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Damn, you must be a terrible driver. Like, really terrible.

Have you contacted Horizon's customer service? They are really good about replacing defective parts.
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Old 06-10-2016, 08:47 PM   #252
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Lmao i am rough on stuff just next time i wont try to move a boulder with my front tires

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Old 06-10-2016, 09:02 PM   #253
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That was quick, do your chubs fit ok. Looking forward to hearing what you think.
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Old 06-10-2016, 10:40 PM   #254
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ok just decided the nose will be pinched inline with front bumper
Strongest front axle i think u can make
Custom one of a kind case
Ssd diff cover
Ssd chubs
Gpm cvd
Gpm upper link holder
Vaterra spindals
Vaterra rotors
Traxxis custom steering evo ends

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Old 06-10-2016, 11:00 PM   #255
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Looks to me like they fit pretty good, have fun tomorrow!
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By the way, what compound are your tires, and how do you like them?

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Old 06-11-2016, 03:53 AM   #256
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They r silvers and r a real good tire

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Old 06-13-2016, 10:48 AM   #257
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Ok i didnt get a single pick from this weekend but the truck is fixed ran 2 packs thru it and it amazed me now it is time to finsh body the front axle is awesome and i finally didnt break anything so it was the weighted wheels that where popping my cvd i know it isnt an acsender but my only pic from the weekend

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Old 06-13-2016, 03:21 PM   #258
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Nice axle truck looks great! Did you paint your wheels or?
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Old 06-15-2016, 06:37 PM   #259
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Nice axle truck looks great! Did you paint your wheels or?
I finally broke down and bought some vp wheels they r the methods grey with black ring i really wanted the 101 but color won

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Old 06-18-2016, 10:56 PM   #260
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Just amazing

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