Pham's VP Axial SCX-10 JK Jeep Wrangler Unlmited Rubicon - Unlimited Budget Project

[nissan_driver24]

Looks Awesome!!"thumbsup"

Great job!

Thanks guys!

All that wiring done that cleanly is impressive to say the least, my hats off to you, hell of a job

Thank You for taking notice!

All I can say is outstanding job and description of every little detail. Thumbs up my man!

Now you can do the same for mine, haha.

haha I'm glad you enjoyed the details, I wouldn't mind doing it again for a price of course

 

[nersik]

After well over 6 months on this build I am going to get to play with it, stay tuned for action pics and videos.

I've been waiting for that. Yes, please, pics and video of action

 

[FalkanRC]

Awesome build! Really appreciate the great documentation and inspiration!

- Mike V

 

[Bulldog]

Your wiring is blowing my mind! Definitely inspiring."thumbsup""thumbsup""thumbsup"

 

[FalkanRC]

Awesome job man. I really like the way you wire everything. Going to try and do some similar things with my rig!

- Mike V

 

[maui_hawaiiboy]

Your build is awesome! Gonna bookmark this for when my scx10 rubicon comes in..super clean build!!

 

[Trump1]

Hi Mike,

It was good talking to you at the RCX show in Long Beach and thank you for taking the time to show me your VP Jeep. The detail and work you put into it is phenomenal and impressive.

 

[Be.jammmin]

Isn't your waterproofing efforts negated with the telemetry sensor installation? Also the foam in the traxxas rx boxes is generally designed for servo sized wires, how is the waterproofing with the esc wires?

Thanks for taking the time to post your build.

B

 

[nissan_driver24]

I've been waiting for that. Yes, please, pics and video of action

Soon, very soon

Your wiring is blowing my mind! Definitely inspiring."thumbsup""thumbsup""thumbsup"

Thank You

Awesome job man. I really like the way you wire everything. Going to try and do some similar things with my rig!

- Mike V

Please do use this as a reference, Thank You

Your build is awesome! Gonna bookmark this for when my scx10 rubicon comes in..super clean build!!

Great I'm glad I could help Thank You

Hi Mike,

It was good talking to you at the RCX show in Long Beach and thank you for taking the time to show me your VP Jeep. The detail and work you put into it is phenomenal and impressive.

Thank You, I'm glad I was able go show some peeps like yourself the finished rig at RCX!.

Isn't your waterproofing efforts negated with the telemetry sensor installation? Also the foam in the traxxas rx boxes is generally designed for servo sized wires, how is the waterproofing with the esc wires?

Thanks for taking the time to post your build.

B

I have yet to have a problem with the telemetry being wet (my Honcho is setup exactly the same and it has been in several bath dumps and it's still ticking like the day it is new) plus they are just sensors that aren't required to keep the vehicle running which is the main concern when water proofing this rig. As for the boxes for the traxxas you are correct that they are designed for rx wires which are around 22 guage or 24 guage but remember the boxes includes grease which is used to fill in the gaps where the foams fail to seal. Also with all of the heavy guage wires of the battery and motor, there's barely if not any room for liquid to pass through because they are all squished into there. Hopefully this makes sense.

 

[Be.jammmin]

Thanks for explaining the TRX rx boxes. I might have to borrow that idea. It keeps the build über clean. Excellent work so far!

 

[Diesel demond]

that crawler is amazing!! this is why im getting into this hobby cause of all the details. very jealous of you ride!! top notch

 

[nissan_driver24]

Thanks for explaining the TRX rx boxes. I might have to borrow that idea. It keeps the build über clean. Excellent work so far!

Thank You, please do take the idea with the Traxxas rx boxes.

that crawler is amazing!! this is why im getting into this hobby cause of all the details. very jealous of you ride!! top notch

No need to be jealous when you can build your own the details are definitely a lot of fun.

 

[DaveFL]

Got to say I bought the Traxxas Box and love the idea but got hit by wanting to have enclosed wheel wells and the box angle nixes the front well.

Have not given up on it yet as all If I can use this I can water proof everything but the 55T Brushed Tekin motor.

I built a special plate cor my CMS and working on my Panhard, I have the ablility to mount the box on the plate I think next my servo and a different angle, but that will force batteries in the back and I was shooting for battery up front.

I got to get my built thread going on this but it's nothing like your well until I get to the interior.

But again great build and a lot of idea's I think folks got off of it.

 

[Kitty]

sick project again,but ca u estimate the costs of the project?

 

[Antisimplistic]

$3k

 

[Mad_Owl]

$3k

Dang...more than my pick up truck. My truck makes some $$:lmao:

 

[nissan_driver24]

Got to say I bought the Traxxas Box and love the idea but got hit by wanting to have enclosed wheel wells and the box angle nixes the front well.

Have not given up on it yet as all If I can use this I can water proof everything but the 55T Brushed Tekin motor.

I built a special plate cor my CMS and working on my Panhard, I have the ablility to mount the box on the plate I think next my servo and a different angle, but that will force batteries in the back and I was shooting for battery up front.

I got to get my built thread going on this but it's nothing like your well until I get to the interior.

But again great build and a lot of idea's I think folks got off of it.

Good luck on the build I'm glad I was able to give you some ideas.

sick project again,but ca u estimate the costs of the project?

running total as of right now is $3775 check the next post on the Parts/Price list.

$3k

A bit more than that.

Dang...more than my pick up truck. My truck makes some $$:lmao:

When I do rc all I do is think about how much more money it cost me when I used to build drift cars.

 

[nissan_driver24]

As I promised a long time ago here is a current to date Parts/Price list of this current project. I hope this could help anyone wondering what part is what on this rig. I will add to this list if there are any changes. I arranged the parts into sections for an idea of total amounts.

Electronics:

Tekin Roc 412 3100kv = $149.99
Tekin RS ESC = $174.99
Tekin FXR ESC = $99.99
Tekin B1R ESC = $59.99
Castle Creation BEC = $24.99
Futaba BLS172hv = $219.99
Airtronics MT-4 = $229.99
(6) Thunder Power G6 Lipo 3s 2250mah 65c TP2250-3SPP65 = $59.99 each

Total = $1019.92

Winch

Quick Sand Warn 8274 Winch = $225.00
Winch Line = $5.00

Total = $300.00

Wiring:

Shrink tubing for everything = $15.00
Deans Connectors (2 sets of ultra plugs, 1 4pin Micro, 3 2pin Micro) = $15.00
(2) 3.5mm Gold Bullet Connectors - EFLYRH3 = $5.98
(5) JR Sport Servo Extensions = $14.95
Y-Harness EFLRYH3 = $3.99

Total = $54.92

Lights/Body:

VP Rigid 6” Silver Light Bar LED VPS06752 = $59.95
VP Rigid 5” Silver Light Bar LED VPS06754 = $57.45
VP JK Light Bar Mount Silver VPS06781 = $26.25
Exo Rear Light Bezel AX80103 = $11.99
Dinky R/C JK Headlight n Tail Light Kit = $20.79
GT Power RC LED Light Kit = $23.99
Custom Headlights Setup = $100.00
Pull Pal RW-60 = $24.99
Mad Skinz Jeep Wrangler JK Soft Top = $19.99

Total = $345.40

Drivetrain:

(2) Molded Drive Shaft VTR232021 = $14.98
(4) Driveshaft Yoke, Cup, & Hardware = $39.96
Hot Racing Silicon O-Ring RTD372 = $2.00
VP AX10 Transmission Housing Grey VPS01188 = $46.99
VP Incision Gear Guard Black VPS02200 = $29.00
Robinson Racing Hardened Steel Idler Gear RRP1541 = $12.75
Robinson Racing Hardened Steel 1-Piece Outdrive RRP1542 = $25.49
Robinson Racing Hardened Steel Pinion Gear 18t RRP1418 = $3.99
3racing AX10-02/GR = $10.00
Kimbrough 84t 48 Pitch = $5.00

Total = $190.16

Chassis:

Axial SCX10 2012 Jeep JK RTR = $379.99
VP Incision Hoops Front Raw VPS01857 = $22.99
VP Incision Hoops Rear Raw VPS01858 = $22.99
VP Titanium 10 Piece Link Kit Currie Axle VPS06732 = $89.99
(4) VP Titanium 4mm x 110mm x ¼ Link VPS03831 = $32.60
(2) Pro-Line PowerStroke Scaler Shocks PRO6060-00 = $89.98
Jeepindoug Scaler Shock Machined Delrin Spring Cup = $12.95
RC Screwz SCX10 Screw Set RCZAXI002 = $29.95
Axial Post 7x70mm AXIA1431 = $7.79
Axial Post 7x10mm AXIA1419 = $4.89
Traxxas Slash 2wd RX box TRA5624 = $12.99
Traxxas Stampede 2wd RX box TRA3628 = $12.99
Traxxas E-Maxx RX box TRA3924 = $12.99
Integy Futaba Aluminum Servo Horn C22944GUN = $11.99
RC Rock Armor SCX10 Shield Quick Sand Winch Bumper = $69.99
RC Rock Armor SCX10 Rear Bumper w/LED Holes = $34.99
RCBros Servo Clamp = $3.89

Total = $853.95

Wheels/Tires:

(3) VP 1.9 Scaler Screw Kit = $35.97
(2) VP SLW 600 Wheel Hubs = $29.98
(1) VP SLW 475 Wheel Hubs = $14.99
(5) VP OMF Scallop Bead Lock Ring Grey = $52.50
(5) VP Front Ring Black = $52.35
(5) VP Clamp Ring = $20.00
(5) VP Outlaw II Rear Ring Gunmetal = $65.00
Crawler Innovation Lil Nova 1.9 Dual Stage 4.5T MED Foam Pair = $10.95
Crawler Innovation Lil Nova 1.9 Dual Stage 4.5T FIRM Foam Pair = $10.95

Total = $292.69

Axles:

VP 8 degree Knuckle Weights VPS04000 = $68.99
VP Knuckle Weight Rings ¼ VPS02812 = $20.99
VP AX-10 8 degree Chubs Grey VPS02866 = $42.99
VP AX-10 8 degree Knuckles Grey VPS02856 = $42.99
VP AX-10 VVD Set VPS05321 = $94.99
(2) VP Locker VPS05990 = $67.98
VP Currie Front AX-10 Axle Grey VPS06603 = $169.00
VP Currie Rear AX-10 Axle Grey VPS06604 = $140.50
(2) Axial Heavy Duty Bevel Gear Set 36T/14T AX30401 = $57.00
Hot Racing 12mm Aluminum Hex SLF1006 = $12.99

Total = $718.42

Current Running Total = $3775.46

There are a couple of items I didn't list due to the fact they aren't available.

 

[Mad_Owl]

And does it run on any trails/competitions event? or just for the shelf queen8).
I really like to see how it performs....on the trails w/ all that $$$$

 

[briang]

and i thought i was nuts spending 1,500 on mine..