05-14-2012, 10:09 AM | #21 |
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| Re: mgputer Build ****Now With Pics**** Love these tire. Do really good for trail because of the bar pattern so the hook in the sand and dirt plus they are super soft so they crawl great too. Glad I got these from yah!
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05-14-2012, 12:08 PM | #22 |
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Glad i could ya like others have me
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05-14-2012, 12:17 PM | #23 |
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05-14-2012, 12:22 PM | #24 |
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Just got an email back from venom. They are sending me a set of axles shafts free. Then I will have something to use til I can afford my titanium axles from RMDW.
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05-14-2012, 09:53 PM | #25 |
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I changed the roll cage to rolled down style put in the rear interior pieces and ordered titanium axles. Have to get some shims for my rear HR lock outs. Rear tires wobble and there is probably 1/16in play between the hex hub and the bearing.
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05-14-2012, 11:04 PM | #26 |
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rig looks good man waiting to see what all you do with it .
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05-14-2012, 11:23 PM | #27 |
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| Re: mgputer Build ****Now With Pics**** I just threw it together so I had something to trail with. The rest of the goodies will be put on here and there. Hard to tell by looking at it but everything was brand new except the body and tires. First drive was on friday last week. I am basically using the old body as a template for testing cuts. When I get my new body done it will look better. The one on it is pretty beat up. Can't wait to get the titanium axles. Also if Thomas decides to make the creeper scale frame rails I may change my design to a truggy TTC style truck so I can lose the axial parts or buy another set of axles and build another one. Going to be ordering my 13yo a creeper here soon for his b-day and I am sure he will want a scaler too. Last edited by mgputer; 05-15-2012 at 09:04 AM. |
05-15-2012, 09:01 AM | #28 |
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| Re: mgputer Build ****Now With Pics**** Here are the pics of my updates. I added the rear diamond plate and fuel tank. I changed the cage to a roll back design. I adjusted the rear axle to match the wheel wells a bit better. |
05-15-2012, 09:26 AM | #29 |
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| Re: mgputer Build ****Now With Pics****
I like that a lot better...what cage kit is that specifically...? Nevermind..I did a little research. Last edited by rmdesignworks; 05-15-2012 at 09:58 AM. |
05-15-2012, 11:15 AM | #30 |
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It started as a wraith cage. I was going to get a true tuber but I got it new for $20 so I figured WTH. I modified it a bit and it seems to work really well. I do want to make a truggy next so I need to pick up a frame. Oh and more bad luck. Took it out for a quick 30minute run with the kids in 2wd down the trail in the woods and as I just drove it up to the house the servo stripped out. Brand new HS-7954 and it spun a hub i figured out after tearing it apart. I might be able to tack weld it but its either that or send it back for repair. Last edited by mgputer; 05-15-2012 at 11:19 AM. |
05-15-2012, 02:45 PM | #31 | |
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| Re: mgputer Build ****Now With Pics**** Quote:
Did you spin a hex...the pin slot in the back of the hex or? | |
05-15-2012, 04:10 PM | #32 |
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| Re: mgputer Build ****Now With Pics**** There is a small gear and a big gear in the servo hooked together with a hub. That is what is slipping. I think I could put a spot of welled on the back side and it will be ok but its a gamble because if I break it I cant send it back but I dont want to wait because the last hitec servo I sent in for my plains took 2months to get back.
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05-15-2012, 04:13 PM | #33 | |
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I would shoot Hitec an e mail and explain the problem, they may just send you the gear. They did this for me one time . Quote:
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05-15-2012, 04:52 PM | #34 |
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| Re: mgputer Build ****Now With Pics**** Thanks bob I'll have to try that. My replacement metal diff housing and axles should be here in the next couple days plus the new titanium axles. I am hoping I can drive it like I stole it after I get those parts in it. I may just order a JR servo. I have always hated hitec but everyone recommended them so I got it being a bit cheaper then the JR. Live and learn I guess.
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05-16-2012, 11:14 AM | #35 |
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| Re: mgputer Build ****Now With Pics**** How long did it take them to get back to you? Has been 24hrs now and still nothing. Venom got back to me within a few hours. And they are sending me 2 sets of axles incase I did get a bad set. I guess all the companies cant be as good as venom lol.
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05-16-2012, 01:51 PM | #36 |
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Well Hitec just got back to me. They are send a new gear. Hopefully it lasts this time. Since I dont have to return the servo I am going to try to spot weld the back side of the gear so I can go trailing this weekend.
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05-16-2012, 02:25 PM | #37 |
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There ya go , and a couple days is a good response time I would think. Ya never know unless you try. I'm sure your gear is'nt the only one that has done that. I'de be real careful with tacking the gear, make sure nothing builds up and wears on any part of the housing. |
05-16-2012, 07:56 PM | #38 | |
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| Re: mgputer Build ****Now With Pics**** Quote:
Yah I got it done and it worked well. I just put tacks all the way around then ground it back down to the right height with the dremmel. I used my brothers 110v Mig and he had the really small wire I forget the size but it worked good. I also made sure to only do small short tacks so it didnt get to hot and warp. Penetration was good also so it should be good. I'll try it out tomorrow. | |
05-17-2012, 10:24 AM | #39 |
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Was out driving around after I welded the servo gear having a good time when my daughter decides to run it over with her power wheel ford f150. So now I need to get some wheels. I straightened them the best I could but they still wobble. Everything else is ok though luckily. Hoping to fin a cheap set of stock creeper wheels if anyone has some send me a pm
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05-17-2012, 11:01 AM | #40 |
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Ouch i like my losi wheels there nice and pretty durable plus the hexes are much nicer fit than creeper wheels
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