fraze's micro build DDT Big Block'd TMC

[fraze]

Re: fraze's micro build

well i decided to shorten the wheel base its just little over 5" now ride height was to high with it at 5.5" so for now goin to leave it at five put the stock TT back in the front and shortened my rear links alittle to unbind the shocks dropped the ride height 1/4" so should help with the new big block till i order the miclows. also for now i just folded up the servo wire and tucked it away. considering ordering some derlin and making my own chassis to fit the big block better or see if danally wants to build me one *wink wink if your are reading this* haha

 

[agent00111]

Re: fraze's micro build

how does one go about shortening the servo wire? take it apart and shorten it then re solder it? or is there another way,my soldering skills arnt all that great and dont want to ruin the servo

I'll be swapping my servo out shortly. One think I was thinking about doing was using deans micro 3pin connector for the servo, and CA glue the female connector (connects to servo) the back of the servo.

The micro deans are polarized (can't reverse them by mistake) and pretty small. While they come with pre-cut heat shrink tubing, I think I'll solder these to wire without the heat shrink (so I don't have to split the servo wire up further from the soldering), and instead just liquid tape the exposed solder leads. You can also use the liquid tape for the servo wires themselves, makeing them all-black which is a cool look. That requires 2-3 coatings so it's on thick n' good and wont rub off.

Here's pic of the dean's micro 3pin, connected:

I know, it involves soldering. But having crimpled a lot of JR servo connectors, I actually think the deans connectors are easier to use and have a better connection.

 

[fraze]

Re: fraze's micro build

i dont mind soldering just not on the servo board itself haha dont want to mess that up...but seeing as i take it apart almost every other time i take it out prob just leave it be for now almost prefer piddling with it then driving it almost but still fun to drive

 

[DANALLY]

Re: fraze's micro build

I forgot on my first motor to glue on the pinion...it was a short run:lmao:

Glad to see all the mods going into the rig. It's not easy cramming in a big block but it is so worth it. I ran a rig the other night for an hour HARD and the motor showed no signs of loss of power or control at all. There was vurtually no heat too.

Can't wait to see it with the new tires"thumbsup"

 

[fraze]

Re: fraze's micro build

O it did take a bit to massage it in there. Worth it tho for sure I have not seen any heat from the motor at all tranny on the other hand gets little warm. Need to put my order in for the tires prob at the end of the week. Then im going to have to upgrade to lipos run times aren't as long now haha

 

[Rodeojoe]

Awesome build, looking to do something similar with one of my trekkers. I have been looking at the HR shocks and have read both good and bad things about them, how are they working out for you?