AddictedtoRC1
RCC Addict
Ok ok, but just one. "thumbsup"
This is Demo's build so I don't wanna tread on toes.
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Demo's upcoming Mantis build
- Thread starter Got_Demo
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Ok ok, but just one. "thumbsup"
This is Demo's build so I don't wanna tread on toes.
AddictedtoRC1
RCC Addict
Nuf said.
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Looks good doing work. You will probably find as the chassis breaks in, you'll need to put the last brace back in. It'll start to get rear axle steer. Looking really good man.
Got_Demo
Pebble Pounder
The crew posted up here in the camper now that I have it moved up to WV. Now its time to find some crawlin ground to get some practice in. The little I have run the Mantis, I feel very confident in the control I have with it and want to jump into a comp as soon as possible. Hate that I misses the local one with the NC boys but needed to get the home away from home moved up. I will be trying to get some video up some time soon.
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Got_Demo
Pebble Pounder
Ok ok, but just one. "thumbsup"
This is Demo's build so I don't wanna tread on toes.
Looking good there man, love the black and red combo
What shocks are you running there?
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AddictedtoRC1
RCC Addict
Looking good there man, love the black and red combo
What shocks are you running there?
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Thanks man. Those are LCC shocks inverted with the shock cap mod and Losi grey springs with 30wt. oil.
Got_Demo
Pebble Pounder
With all the work I've been putting into my Southern Buggy and my YSS DD I have neglected the Mantis a bit. Got around to making a few adjustment tonight a pulled a ton more steering out of her.
Also put some panels on to dress her up a bit. Ignore the chipped paint, needs to be redone in the near future.
Hope to get her out to a comp with either the boys in NC or SC next month to see what she can do.
Also put some panels on to dress her up a bit. Ignore the chipped paint, needs to be redone in the near future.
Hope to get her out to a comp with either the boys in NC or SC next month to see what she can do.
AddictedtoRC1
RCC Addict
Looking very nice. Is that just a random pattern cut in the tires or does it say something? Almost looks like you tried to spell something out.
Postclanker
I wanna be Dave
Not sure how I missed this thread all this time...really liking you Mantis. Read the entire thread...didn't notice what you'd done with the rear weights though. Also curious what your RTR weight is.
Mine has seen many a mile of happy rock and likes it a bit heavy...nice build Demo "thumbsup"
Mine has seen many a mile of happy rock and likes it a bit heavy...nice build Demo "thumbsup"
Got_Demo
Pebble Pounder
It's a half X pattern on the outside of the tire and a horizontal cut across the inside. The thinking behind that was that when turned the outside the groves would be straight on to the desired direction of movement.
Got_Demo
Pebble Pounder
Not sure how I missed this thread all this time...really liking you Mantis. Read the entire thread...didn't notice what you'd done with the rear weights though. Also curious what your RTR weight is.
Mine has seen many a mile of happy rock and likes it a bit heavy...nice build Demo "thumbsup"
Blue Monkey LCG kit for the rear weights, not sure how much is on there but I think it's two big and two small half rings.
RTR weight hasn't been checked yet but she is a porker for sure. Over 5lbs I'm sure. The little I have tested it, it is very planted and highly predictable. This is the first XR I have build and the first crawler so I don't have anything to compare it to but I am very happy with the performance as of now.
Postclanker
I wanna be Dave
everybody that has seen mine is saying it's too heavy...but the Mantis chassis really likes the weight...mine is a bit of a porker as well but really nice to handle and crawl with. I'm very pleased at how it performs.
AddictedtoRC1
RCC Addict
OINK! OINK! Hahahaha. It's all just a myth. "thumbsup"
