149 R/C WORX Ascender skid!!!!

[1967Typhoon]

Any estimates on how much this raises the trans?

[JatoTheRipper]

How much for a black one?

[CODYBOY]

Originally Posted by snapon boy

That is similar material to what Adam uses its extremely tough. I've have the Scx10 and I got the first one made and its still fine

149 r/c worx /scalerfab Team Driver

Originally Posted by snapon boy

What color?

149 r/c worx /scalerfab Team Driver

Black would work, maybe Green or yellow, but any color as long it isn't too bright! (I bet you have a blue one)
Ernie

[snapon boy]

We can get most colors

149 r/c worx /scalerfab Team Driver

[CODYBOY]

Originally Posted by snapon boy

We can get most colors

149 r/c worx /scalerfab Team Driver

Can you link me to a order site?

[CODYBOY]

Ok, I ordered mine a little while ago. Adam is getting ready to place a order if you want to get a certain color.
Ernie

[CODYBOY]

Originally Posted by jatotheripper

how much for a black one?

$43.

[northern hooligan]

Originally Posted by CODYBOY

Can you link me to a order site?

is there a link or just email ?

[Jeepiac]

Originally Posted by Desmo

What shock lenght do you run? I'm running stock skid with shocks reduced to 90mm, and the front lower links touch the frame when the suspension being compressed. I would like better skid clearance but I'm afraid frame/link clearance will limit suspension.

I run completely stock suspension with a lot of droop. There is absolutely no reduction in suspension travel whatsoever! If anything the suspension works better. Only issues are not being able to remove rod ends from skid with it mounted in the chassis and a smaller rod end needs to be used on the front upper link or grind out a notch to clear the stock rod end like I chose to do. Skid is durable as hell! I purposely beat the hell out of this rig just to show the Axial girls who's got the better rig. (it's working to. several have recently bought Ascenders) Anyway, this skid is holding up great! I can see it actually lasting for the life of the truck. And the clearance is very noticeable. I've run this rig enough at the same crawl spots to know exactly what it will do, and it's abilities are quite impressive now that it's belly isn't dragging.

[Jeepiac]

Originally Posted by northern hooligan

is there a link or just email ?

Facebook and I think on here in the vendors section.

[CODYBOY]

Originally Posted by northern hooligan

is there a link or just email ?

PM Adam here and he will get back to you. nerby149

[Jeepiac]

Originally Posted by 1967Typhoon

Any estimates on how much this raises the trans?

I never actually measured, but I'm guessing 3/16" +/-

[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by CODYBOY

$43.

Geezus!

[Natedog]

I'm glad to see the optional Ascender parts becoming more available! Somebody had to draw this up in CAD program, buy a printer, test print it, refine, reprint a couple times, install in some Ascenders and beat on it to be sure, then maybe tweak it a little more and finalize the product. They also have to buy printer plastic filament, electricity for the printer and pc, postage, none of this is free.

Would also be cool to see stock replacement skid with the angled link mount pockets, in colors of course.

[snapon boy]

It took a long time for sure, John was the tester. At 149 we do our best to make sure that ever part performs.

149 r/c worx /scalerfab Team Driver

[CODYBOY]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

Geezus!

Originally Posted by Natedog

I'm glad to see the optional Ascender parts becoming more available! Somebody had to draw this up in CAD program, buy a printer, test print it, refine, reprint a couple times, install in some Ascenders and beat on it to be sure, then maybe tweak it a little more and finalize the product. They also have to buy printer plastic filament, electricity for the printer and pc, postage, none of this is free.

Would also be cool to see stock replacement skid with the angled link mount pockets, in colors of course.

Well said Nate, you know, some people on here just don't take the time to think about the time and effort it takes to put a new product together. They are so consumed with trying to think of something negative to say that they can't see the positive and comment on it. I for one don't think that kind of attitude is very productive for our hobby!!!!
Ernie

[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by Natedog

I'm glad to see the optional Ascender parts becoming more available! Somebody had to draw this up in CAD program, buy a printer, test print it, refine, reprint a couple times, install in some Ascenders and beat on it to be sure, then maybe tweak it a little more and finalize the product. They also have to buy printer plastic filament, electricity for the printer and pc, postage, none of this is free.

I guess I look at things from the other side because I can do all that you mentioned...

[Natedog]

You can do it, but it still takes time, money, etc., most people still don't have 3D printers, mills, lathes. Please start making some cool Ascender parts for the rest of us then.

[CODYBOY]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

I guess I look at things from the other side because I can do all that you mentioned...

Originally Posted by Natedog

You can do it, but it still takes time, money, etc., most people still don't have 3D printers, mills, lathes. Please start making some cool Ascender parts for the rest of us then.

Yes, please do something productive for all of us!
Ernie

[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by Natedog

You can do it, but it still takes time, money, etc., most people still don't have 3D printers, mills, lathes. Please start making some cool Ascender parts for the rest of us then.

I've been concentrating on the SMT10. It's hard to improve the Ascender.