10-14-2010, 12:06 AM | #101 |
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okay one more slight delay on the axles ( due to my error on the plans) seems pretty confident that they will be done tomorrow evening so here's hoping
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10-14-2010, 11:18 PM | #102 |
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first set of solid rear axles for the creeper already installed and tested briefly before comp sat |
10-14-2010, 11:25 PM | #103 |
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nice man let us know how they work for ya
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10-14-2010, 11:32 PM | #104 |
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i sure will jojo one nice thing already i was able to eliminate the connecting links on the rear hubs and put the connecting tabs to the front for now , i will probably cut them off later
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10-14-2010, 11:35 PM | #105 |
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10-14-2010, 11:45 PM | #106 |
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| yeah i will tomorrow after work , will get several pics and later i will be getting all of the measurements off of the new axles and making a set of plans for the new axles so anybody can get them made ( but i have another friend that is a cnc machinist so i am going to talk to him about making them )
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10-14-2010, 11:47 PM | #107 |
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sweet man sounds like a plan for sure |
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10-15-2010, 06:31 AM | #109 |
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10-15-2010, 12:21 PM | #110 |
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| viper, how are these wheels working out for you? they look pretty cool but i'm curious if your finding the dynamic weights effective. i'm having a really hard time deciding on what wheels to upgrade to. given i'll probably spend more on the wheels than the original creeper purchase prices i'm taking my time! |
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10-15-2010, 11:21 PM | #113 |
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10-15-2010, 11:27 PM | #114 |
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| well i am going to test them tomorrow so we will see and i have to pull them out after to get the measurements for the plans thanks , as long as everything goes as planned then i will pull out the axles get the measurments and get the drawing to my other friend to see if he can make them for me provided i get the materials , i will let you all know how it goes at the comp tomorrow and also will try to get some shots of the creeper in action |
10-16-2010, 10:56 PM | #115 |
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well after all the changes i have made to the creeper i need to make some more , moving the links per thomas' tips and tricks helped out drastically almost zero ( only when bound up or severe incline ) . i need to move my electronics and battery down lower and probably add some weight to the wheels and i really need to get a stronger servo or gang two together to get some more torque and need to make a new straight steering link since i moved my steering back to the front .
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10-16-2010, 11:34 PM | #116 |
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well here are some pics from today |
10-21-2010, 04:44 PM | #117 |
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well after disassembly i started going through the creeper to check everything , glad i did the 15x10x4 bearings in the hubs are shot , so it's time for some new bearings probably gonna go with avid bearings seem to be good quality and reasonably priced ( anybody have other suggestions ) .
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10-21-2010, 06:17 PM | #118 |
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nice looken ring hope it does good to you and you wont have a lot of problems with the straight axles and the wheels hope they work well and how did you do at the comp
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10-21-2010, 07:07 PM | #119 |
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i ended up getting 4th place in sportsman not bad considering that i made several changes to the rig and still need to make a few more ( lower electronics and add some weight to wheels ) and i have a new to me body to put on ( beetle ). oops almost forgot i finished 8th in 2.2 pro these courses ( sportsman and 2.2 ) were brutal Last edited by viper6171; 10-21-2010 at 07:10 PM. |
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