Phenom - Limited's 09 Comp MRC

[limited77]

Phenom - Limited's 09 Comp MRC - (pics & video)

First off let me say thank you RCC for giving me a great place to get on and to clear my mind after a busy day at work. I was pretty excited the other day when someone on here excepted and offer on a trade of my spare Bully axles for a Losi MRC. I have been intrigued by the many builds on the Losi MRC forum, so much that I decided it was time to build one for myself. My goal here is to make a durable yet comp worthy rig.

Here is the parts list:

DNA: ASSASSIN 1.9 BEADLOCK LOSI MRC
DNA: RC Mini Slingshot Chassis for Losi MRC
TL: Mini Rock Claws
TL: 1 Pc Rear Hub, Alum/Steel Axle Set
TL: Front Carrier Set, Aluminum
TL: Front Spindle Set, Alum
TL: Front CV Driveshaft Set
TL: Threaded Shock Set, Aluminum w/Ti Shaft
TL: Mini Grappler
HR: MRC1000T Hard Anodizing Alum. Center Gear set.
HR: MRC25X08 Alum. diff posi lock spool kit x2
HR: MRC10W08 Aluminum Wide wheel hex MRC
HOLMES: TorqueMaster Mini
HITEC: HS-645MG
TEKIN: FXR
Spektrum: DX3R

 

[limited77]

Stock lockers vs. HR lockers

Stock plastic lockers.

HR lockers installed and all plastic internals removed. Btw I had no issues removing the tiny hardware.

Here is a picture of the HR lockers seperated from their packaging.

 

[limited77]

Here is a couple of pictures comparing the stock hex to the HR aluminum hex. The kit also comes with pins and set screws. The set screws are always a nice addition; no more loosing pins.

These will add approximately 1/4" overall.

 

[finishline]

looks like a really good start, subscribed to check progress"thumbsup"

 

[fixed13]

You are using alot of the parts that are on my wish list, looking forward to watching this and seeing how it turns out.

 

[limited77]

So, I took my wife out for dinner and a movie (Underworld: Rise of the Lycans) today. If you have seen the other two you basically already know the whole story. We just got home and bam! 3 packages at my door. It really wasn't a surprise I was expecting them. Now that I am home I am going to try to finish as much as I can tonight so I can do a little testing tomorrow.

 

[limited77]

Here are the CVD's with the shrink rap mod.

 

[jimecm]

lookin good so far

 

[finishline]

now its time to open all those pretty packs and start getting your hands dirty"thumbsup"

 

[CD13]

Man nice stuff,you are going to have 1/2 the truck left but it will be bullet proof "thumbsup"

 

[Sprint 80]

That's alot of great parts!

 

[limited77]

My first oberservatios:

1) These shocks are not that great fit for this chassis; looks like i'm gonna just have to build a mini GC-2 also ;-). You have to llimit them to the point where they are useless or possibly go with a droop setup. I have some TL mini t shocks on the way to replace these with.

2) My main issue so far is the tiny hardware that holds the lower links on. The first time I had the mini out I broke one of the screws off up in the skid from a 2 foot fall landing squarely on all fours.

Remedy: 2mm steel rod.

 

[lowridinjuggalo]

My first oberservatios:

; looks like i'm gonna just have to build a mini GC-2 also ;-).

that w0uld have been ur best bet t0 start with man...

 

[limited77]

that w0uld have been ur best bet t0 start with man...

Me no comprende!


Anyways here is the specs of the new Maxamps 2S 1290mah lipo I am installing in my MRC's. Notice it is basically the same size as the 860 just slightly thicker.

• 1290mah Capacity
• 7.4 Volts
• 30mm X 49mm X 25mm
• Maximum Continuous Discharge 38 amps(30C)
• 75 grams

 

[lowridinjuggalo]

Me no comprende!



u sh0uld have built the mini gc2 t0 start with l0l

 

[limited77]

I fixxed several issues. I'll have some pics up later today.

 

[BILLYGOAT]

that mini slingshot is a great little rig. i just started a build with minilst rears and fit seems good. almost have a roller done seems to go together pretty easy. about like the 2.2 . ill keep chacking back for updates.

 

[limited77]

Here are the updated pics as promised.




New skid from DNA. I used 2mm steel rod and tubing between the lower link rod ends.

I installed mini t rear shock with soft springs in the front and soft/medium in the rear. Ride height is at 2 1/8".

Servo crowned by Reign.

I tried to go clean as possible.

Some 5/16 fuel line and a pair of scissors."thumbsup"

 

[limited77]

Some more pics with a freshly painted mini grappler.

 

[samdog]

Nice build "thumbsup""thumbsup"