bilinvic
I wanna be Dave
Such a kool build.
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Hardcore Sami
- Thread starter utieh
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utieh
Quarry Creeper
Thanks!
utieh
Quarry Creeper
Not sold on the LED bar...
utieh
Quarry Creeper
Very soon, still missing the rear upper links for the 2 chassis.
I'm going to the desert Monday, will make them myself so I can test it for the first time.
Here is the one I built for a friend, the frame is cut out of G10:
I'm going to the desert Monday, will make them myself so I can test it for the first time.
Here is the one I built for a friend, the frame is cut out of G10:
utieh
Quarry Creeper
First shakedown cruise this morning!
Not too many rocks to play with but I'll find a good spot tomorrow.
So far the truck is pretty stable for a SWB rig, front bumper needs to be recessed at least 5mm (easy fix) and adding a rear bumper wouldn't hurt for climbing.
I wish I could test the other chassis, it's so light with the Incision wheels! I might order one soon to try a different style of body (maybe Tamiya's FJ40)
Not too many rocks to play with but I'll find a good spot tomorrow.
So far the truck is pretty stable for a SWB rig, front bumper needs to be recessed at least 5mm (easy fix) and adding a rear bumper wouldn't hurt for climbing.
I wish I could test the other chassis, it's so light with the Incision wheels! I might order one soon to try a different style of body (maybe Tamiya's FJ40)
utieh
Quarry Creeper
Made a quick test with the Tamiya FJ40 body, fits really well but I'm not really sure I'll install it
self-future
Newbie
The mix of scale and technical CFRP is so nice, really great styling.
utieh
Quarry Creeper
Thanks!
utieh
Quarry Creeper
Last session, I'm really impressed by the performance of this little rig.
I haven't added any weight besides the brass knuckles, wheels are still plastic and I'm going back to the Axial axles (maybe with brass inserts)
It's still not great at climbing on dirt though, but I have a few mods in mind to help a bit.
I haven't added any weight besides the brass knuckles, wheels are still plastic and I'm going back to the Axial axles (maybe with brass inserts)
It's still not great at climbing on dirt though, but I have a few mods in mind to help a bit.
DarthBacon101
Newbie
very cool! is there any where I could buy a set of the frame rails you designed?
OSRC
I wanna be Dave
Love it. I'm using that same body on a cmx build right now, but I do like the more aggressive look with the wider axles.
utieh
Quarry Creeper
Some action from last weekend. I installed the rear Antirock sway bar in the rear, helped a little with climbing and added also front over drive gears (very subtle improvement as well) but overall I'm more and more impressed, there were maybe 2 lines at the end I was struggling with, following full size TRX4, Enduros and other great rigs fitted with brass bling.
For now besides the suspension, the OD in the front and the SSD brass knuckles, everything is very close to stock (axles, driveshafts, chassis braces/mounts)
Morning update: finally decided to install a Panhard in the front with a Locked Up RC HD mount
This will create some space to maybe move the motor in front of the transmission.
For now besides the suspension, the OD in the front and the SSD brass knuckles, everything is very close to stock (axles, driveshafts, chassis braces/mounts)
Morning update: finally decided to install a Panhard in the front with a Locked Up RC HD mount
This will create some space to maybe move the motor in front of the transmission.
OSRC
I wanna be Dave
Excellent shots! Love the look of this truck.
Swaybar is a great idea, debating one for mine.
Swaybar is a great idea, debating one for mine.
utieh
Quarry Creeper
Thanks!
There are still a lot of things I'd like to experiment with like an Enduro transmission for more front OD, a HH Snubnose to shave around 150g... and if I win the lottery, some VS4-10 axles (at least the front one).
There are still a lot of things I'd like to experiment with like an Enduro transmission for more front OD, a HH Snubnose to shave around 150g... and if I win the lottery, some VS4-10 axles (at least the front one).
Hacks
Newbie
I'm really liking this build, especially the CF rails.
I think the light bar you displayed was a little on the thin side and the truck needs some big round lights on the top, just my preference though.
I think the light bar you displayed was a little on the thin side and the truck needs some big round lights on the top, just my preference though.
Not sold on the LED bar...
utieh
Quarry Creeper
Just updated the entire power plant with the new Holmes Hobby Revolver Snubnose outrunner paired with a SW4.
It's clearly not as fast as the Puller Pro Standard and it took me a while to decide between standard Revolver (which has a comparable torque to the Puller Pro I had) but I wanted to shave some weight and the Snubnose delivered: the Snubnose is 90 grams (with wires) and the Puller Pro 210 grams.
I also replaced my old puffy 3S 2200mAh Lipo with a new Reedy Wolfpack 3s, and I kind of regret the purchase, it adds a lot of weight upfront. I might stick with lower mAh packs in the future and keep running the old one for now.
On the rocks, I could barely feel any improvements, but I only drove it with the Reedy battery, I'll test the new setup with the old battery this weekend.
I also changed the shocks oil, from 30WT to 15WT (I can already feel the improvement)
Next on my list are tires. I'm thinking of a set of Hyrax Predator, Element wheels.
What foam would you suggest, the rig is below 5 pounds.
End of day poser shot
It's clearly not as fast as the Puller Pro Standard and it took me a while to decide between standard Revolver (which has a comparable torque to the Puller Pro I had) but I wanted to shave some weight and the Snubnose delivered: the Snubnose is 90 grams (with wires) and the Puller Pro 210 grams.
I also replaced my old puffy 3S 2200mAh Lipo with a new Reedy Wolfpack 3s, and I kind of regret the purchase, it adds a lot of weight upfront. I might stick with lower mAh packs in the future and keep running the old one for now.
On the rocks, I could barely feel any improvements, but I only drove it with the Reedy battery, I'll test the new setup with the old battery this weekend.
I also changed the shocks oil, from 30WT to 15WT (I can already feel the improvement)
Next on my list are tires. I'm thinking of a set of Hyrax Predator, Element wheels.
What foam would you suggest, the rig is below 5 pounds.
End of day poser shot
Great looking truck! I still love the stance of this thing.
Perfect little motor for a perfect little truck...
I have the older model standard Revolver, but it's powering a much heavier rig.
Your choice of using only black and white logos on the body really suites the overall look!
I have the older model standard Revolver, but it's powering a much heavier rig.
Your choice of using only black and white logos on the body really suites the overall look!
utieh
Quarry Creeper
Thanks,
Any experience with water or sand using the Revolver? That was the main concern I had (I miss the speeda little bit too
it handled so well for such a small setup)
Any experience with water or sand using the Revolver? That was the main concern I had (I miss the speeda little bit too
it handled so well for such a small setup)
