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NeoSlayer888 · 01-30-2005, 04:11 PM

Specs:
XF axles
E-Maxx tranny
TXT frame
Stock LST tires

Single Trinity P2K motor :-(
LRP IPC Sport esc :-(
Airtronics XL2P radio :-(
Airtronics 94102 servo :-(

Overall Length: 22.5”
Overall Width: 16.72
Wheelbase: 16”
Under Belly Clearance: Sits at 3”

It has an inverted tranny and all down travel. About 30% of all the fasters that hold it together are zip-ties

Pics:

Body- still need to be mounted

Ziptasim-

mike · 01-30-2005, 06:13 PM

looks nice might want to lower the battery for a lower cog.

BENDER · 01-30-2005, 08:51 PM

Sweet, I like the paint job w/ that chassis looks sharp. Call it project "zip-tie".

NeoSlayer888 · 01-30-2005, 09:00 PM

I like the sound of project Zip-Tie

Nitro · 01-31-2005, 11:52 AM

Sweet, I like the jeep body, nice paint, good looking truck.
(Project Zip-Tie, that is Fuuuunnnnny)

1beatjeep · 02-01-2005, 08:56 AM

i think you should raise your cog to 4 1/4 to 4 1/2

NeoSlayer888 · 02-01-2005, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1beatjeep

i think you should raise your cog to 4 1/4 to 4 1/2

Do you mean increase the underbelly clearance? COG is center of gravity.

Reflection · 02-02-2005, 07:58 PM

Raising your belly clearence would be good. Mine sits right at 5" and I drag the hell out of mine. Coarse thats probly not helped much by my 18" wheelbase.

NeoSlayer888 · 02-06-2005, 04:13 PM

Thanks for all the replies. I realize how low it is; I designed it for a low cog at the sacrifice of everything else, such as ground clearance. That is why I inverted the tranny and used limiter straps to keep the driveshafts in.

I have decided to take my crawler in a different direction. Looking at the comp rules I think an X-Factor would have a difficult time without extreme modification. So I am going the scale tuber route.

1:6 Scale, numbers are relatively accurate

XF
Kongs: 8.5”
Axles Width: 13”
Wheelbase: 20.5”
4-Link Size: .3125” 5/16” or .375” 3/8” Aluminum

Real
Tires: 52”
Axle Width: 80”
Wheelbase: 125”
4-Link Size: 2” DOM

Actual size:

Based off of:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=274002

NeoSlayer888 · 02-06-2005, 11:22 PM

SolidWorks model of the axle 4-link mount prototype:

Real version:

On Tuesday I will see if Mat can machine one for me, or if I will have to breakout the hacksaw.

Once I get any actual piece made I will start a new thread.

Plays_with_Toys · 02-06-2005, 11:26 PM

Looks pretty good. Is it in running order? If so, we should go crawling. I'm right down parker road past arapahoe, and there is a pretty cool crawling area over here by the Parker recreation center. PM me and maybe we can set something up. I'll bring the video camera

NeoSlayer888 · 02-06-2005, 11:46 PM

It can be in running order if I put the axle back on, but it’s not in crawling order. Batteries die in about 5 minutes, no reverse, no power, tires barley turn on a countertop. I would like to see your crawler but school is kicking my ass. Physics and pre-calc tests this week and three AP lang essays due within the next two weeks. If grades drop again crawler goes away

Plays_with_Toys · 02-06-2005, 11:56 PM

HANG ON TO YOUR GRADES! One lesson I learned the hard way (or else I'd be up at CSU still). When you get some free time then just PM me. I'm actually pretty busy in the near future (girlfriend+vday, dad flying in, work, school) so maybe in a few weeks.

Those AP classes kick butt though. I received 6credit hours (two classes) worth of english and 6credit hours of german for my results. I just wish I had taken the physics and calc tests, but I didn't think I could handle them.

01-30-2005, 04:11 PM	#1
NeoSlayer888 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: CSU, CO Posts: 290	Project Zip-Tie Specs: XF axles E-Maxx tranny TXT frame Stock LST tires Single Trinity P2K motor :-( LRP IPC Sport esc :-( Airtronics XL2P radio :-( Airtronics 94102 servo :-( Overall Length: 22.5” Overall Width: 16.72 Wheelbase: 16” Under Belly Clearance: Sits at 3” It has an inverted tranny and all down travel. About 30% of all the fasters that hold it together are zip-ties Pics: Body- still need to be mounted Ziptasim- Last edited by NeoSlayer888; 02-06-2005 at 03:59 PM. Reason: More appropriate name

02-06-2005, 04:13 PM	#9
NeoSlayer888 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: CSU, CO Posts: 290	New Direction Thanks for all the replies. I realize how low it is; I designed it for a low cog at the sacrifice of everything else, such as ground clearance. That is why I inverted the tranny and used limiter straps to keep the driveshafts in. I have decided to take my crawler in a different direction. Looking at the comp rules I think an X-Factor would have a difficult time without extreme modification. So I am going the scale tuber route. 1:6 Scale, numbers are relatively accurate XF Kongs: 8.5” Axles Width: 13” Wheelbase: 20.5” 4-Link Size: .3125” 5/16” or .375” 3/8” Aluminum Real Tires: 52” Axle Width: 80” Wheelbase: 125” 4-Link Size: 2” DOM Actual size: Based off of: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=274002

02-06-2005, 11:22 PM	#10
NeoSlayer888 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: CSU, CO Posts: 290	Mount SolidWorks model of the axle 4-link mount prototype: Real version: On Tuesday I will see if Mat can machine one for me, or if I will have to breakout the hacksaw. Once I get any actual piece made I will start a new thread.

01-30-2005, 06:13 PM	#2
mike RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 1,288	looks nice might want to lower the battery for a lower cog.

01-30-2005, 08:51 PM	#3
BENDER 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake Posts: 8,328	Sweet, I like the paint job w/ that chassis looks sharp. Call it project "zip-tie".

01-30-2005, 09:00 PM	#4
NeoSlayer888 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: CSU, CO Posts: 290	I like the sound of project Zip-Tie

01-31-2005, 11:52 AM	#5
Nitro Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mountain State! Posts: 388	Sweet, I like the jeep body, nice paint, good looking truck. (Project Zip-Tie, that is Fuuuunnnnny)

02-01-2005, 08:56 AM	#6
1beatjeep I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: san jose Posts: 2,061	i think you should raise your cog to 4 1/4 to 4 1/2

02-02-2005, 07:58 PM	#8
Reflection TEAM MODERATOR Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,855	Raising your belly clearence would be good. Mine sits right at 5" and I drag the hell out of mine. Coarse thats probly not helped much by my 18" wheelbase.

02-06-2005, 11:26 PM	#11
Plays_with_Toys I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,129	Looks pretty good. Is it in running order? If so, we should go crawling. I'm right down parker road past arapahoe, and there is a pretty cool crawling area over here by the Parker recreation center. PM me and maybe we can set something up. I'll bring the video camera

02-06-2005, 11:46 PM	#12
NeoSlayer888 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: CSU, CO Posts: 290	It can be in running order if I put the axle back on, but it’s not in crawling order. Batteries die in about 5 minutes, no reverse, no power, tires barley turn on a countertop. I would like to see your crawler but school is kicking my ass. Physics and pre-calc tests this week and three AP lang essays due within the next two weeks. If grades drop again crawler goes away

02-06-2005, 11:56 PM	#13
Plays_with_Toys I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,129	HANG ON TO YOUR GRADES! One lesson I learned the hard way (or else I'd be up at CSU still). When you get some free time then just PM me. I'm actually pretty busy in the near future (girlfriend+vday, dad flying in, work, school) so maybe in a few weeks. Those AP classes kick butt though. I received 6credit hours (two classes) worth of english and 6credit hours of german for my results. I just wish I had taken the physics and calc tests, but I didn't think I could handle them.

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