This project evolved so much that I thought I would update the main post with what it looks like currently.
Here are the most current specs and a photo with a video. Updated 08.26.09
Truck Specs
- 1/6th scale Chevy Silverado body from Wallie World
- Modded TXT chassis with extended upper shock mounts (I have ahd some chassis plates design in CAD I've been trying to get machined but they're to big for most people to do)
- Integy Savage shocks de-anodized and running MGT springs 40wt oil
- Junfac rod ends, 10-32 all thread sleeved with 1/2" OD Delrin
- X-factor Axles converted to 17mm hexes (From a Mammoth ST). Rear Axle is locked front axle has 10k oil. Custom Servo mount I designed and had laser cut out of 16ga steel.
- Ofna full offset rims (I want to change out to something nicer)
- Jumbo Kong tires (8.5" OD)
- E-maxx Trans converted to single speed
- Revo drive shafts (took about 4 complete shafts to make them long enough)
Electronic Specs
- MMM V3 ESC with CC BEC
- Hitec 5995 Steering Servo
- (2) 7T Cobalt Puller Motors
- Turnigy 3S 20C 5000mah lipo
- Spekky receiver (3Pk)
Street run video
Small jump and gravel bash video
Original thread starts here
The time has come in Ohio for snow to fly and land some of my RC cars in hibernation. I haven't had much shop time at all lately so I made it a point to free up a couple hours late last night (now I'm feeling that) because I wanted to put something together to run in the snow. Didn't really care what it looked like, doesn't have to be some super scale rig with great performance. I simply wanted to build something from what I have laying around that would be fun to run through some snow.
So here's what I slapped together. I'll be the first one to call this thing FUGLY!!! :crazy:
Chassis was off an old 1/6th nylint built with clod axles. Shocks will need replaced with 1/8th scale buggy shocks QUICK. I already know these plastic ones will get destroyed in no time.
Here it is with the 1/6th nylint body sitting on it
Maybe I'll go monster truck with the Cherokee body?
Some size comparison which do it no justice at all :blink:
Thought I might get a little crazy with the electronics :banana:
Wheelbase needs stretched a bit to look better, rims are FULL offset so that's why the track is so wide. Axles are X-Factors I think and I bought some Mammoth ST stubs from ebay and converted the axles over 17mm. Ofna truggy rims with Jumbo Kongs. I have an E-maxx tranny for it. I'll probably built a new chassis and links now that I see how this one is setup. That way the ground clearance isn't so high and the links aren't at such a bad angle.
Sometime it's fun to just start something and see where it goes. I'm excited to see what this turns into. After it runs I might start some details to make it look better. I just want something fun in the snow :nice:
Here are the most current specs and a photo with a video. Updated 08.26.09
Truck Specs
- 1/6th scale Chevy Silverado body from Wallie World
- Modded TXT chassis with extended upper shock mounts (I have ahd some chassis plates design in CAD I've been trying to get machined but they're to big for most people to do)
- Integy Savage shocks de-anodized and running MGT springs 40wt oil
- Junfac rod ends, 10-32 all thread sleeved with 1/2" OD Delrin
- X-factor Axles converted to 17mm hexes (From a Mammoth ST). Rear Axle is locked front axle has 10k oil. Custom Servo mount I designed and had laser cut out of 16ga steel.
- Ofna full offset rims (I want to change out to something nicer)
- Jumbo Kong tires (8.5" OD)
- E-maxx Trans converted to single speed
- Revo drive shafts (took about 4 complete shafts to make them long enough)
Electronic Specs
- MMM V3 ESC with CC BEC
- Hitec 5995 Steering Servo
- (2) 7T Cobalt Puller Motors
- Turnigy 3S 20C 5000mah lipo
- Spekky receiver (3Pk)
Street run video
Small jump and gravel bash video
Original thread starts here
The time has come in Ohio for snow to fly and land some of my RC cars in hibernation. I haven't had much shop time at all lately so I made it a point to free up a couple hours late last night (now I'm feeling that) because I wanted to put something together to run in the snow. Didn't really care what it looked like, doesn't have to be some super scale rig with great performance. I simply wanted to build something from what I have laying around that would be fun to run through some snow.
So here's what I slapped together. I'll be the first one to call this thing FUGLY!!! :crazy:
Chassis was off an old 1/6th nylint built with clod axles. Shocks will need replaced with 1/8th scale buggy shocks QUICK. I already know these plastic ones will get destroyed in no time.
Here it is with the 1/6th nylint body sitting on it
Maybe I'll go monster truck with the Cherokee body?
Some size comparison which do it no justice at all :blink:
Thought I might get a little crazy with the electronics :banana:
Wheelbase needs stretched a bit to look better, rims are FULL offset so that's why the track is so wide. Axles are X-Factors I think and I bought some Mammoth ST stubs from ebay and converted the axles over 17mm. Ofna truggy rims with Jumbo Kongs. I have an E-maxx tranny for it. I'll probably built a new chassis and links now that I see how this one is setup. That way the ground clearance isn't so high and the links aren't at such a bad angle.
Sometime it's fun to just start something and see where it goes. I'm excited to see what this turns into. After it runs I might start some details to make it look better. I just want something fun in the snow :nice:
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