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Highlucks - Team BWD - The Thing
- Thread starter Highlucks
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Highlucks
Try to Bend it
Thanks guys I have high hopes for this one"thumbsup"
Cheers Ryan8)
Cheers Ryan8)
Oz Bruiser
RCC Addict
Looking Good mate "thumbsup"
Highlucks
Try to Bend it
Here's a few shots of the changes.
Decased and condensed RX and BEC
New battery mount.
Battery mount and shortened skid
Tamiya Low friction king pins for MO5 and TA04
No more front axle battery mount.
Decased and condensed RX and BEC
New battery mount.
Battery mount and shortened skid
Tamiya Low friction king pins for MO5 and TA04
No more front axle battery mount.
Highlucks
Try to Bend it
So, safe to say updates on this have been lacking. After my first outing I have been faced with some electrical issues. After decasing the the BEC and RX I have been having dramas with one of my FXR's. The front esc fires up normally but the rear just comes on with all of the LED's dim with no chimes.Heres my post from he electronics section.
I have not been overly happy with the FXR drag break so I think I will invest in some Micro Sidewinders once they are back in stock. But I would still like to be able to fix the FXR.
I have not been overly happy with the FXR drag break so I think I will invest in some Micro Sidewinders once they are back in stock. But I would still like to be able to fix the FXR.
Highlucks
Try to Bend it
Well what a couple of weeks it has been battling the electronics. In the end ESC's were playing up. Finally got them working and now channel 2 on the R2104GF has died. But I owed to it myself and the rig to get it going. I have pulled the RX from my Mantis so that I can log some hours on the Thing. Fortunately I ordered an R2106GF to try out and that should be here in the next week. With a little help from Shelby (4XFord) I now have some new motors to try also. HH torquemaster pro 35 turns. Dual mag cans, standup brushs, and 10mm comms. I hope to get these installed tonight and tested one afternoon this week."thumbsup"
Oz Bruiser
RCC Addict
HH Motors = goodness Camo "thumbsup"
Well i like mine so i may be biased "thumbsup"
Well i like mine so i may be biased "thumbsup"
Highlucks
Try to Bend it
Thanks Ben,
Here is a look at the R2106GF compared to the R2104GF
It is a sturdy little unit and will be great for decasing to save even more space. The antenna is only two centremetres long and can be tucked into the case without taking it apart.
Here is a look at the R2106GF compared to the R2104GF
It is a sturdy little unit and will be great for decasing to save even more space. The antenna is only two centremetres long and can be tucked into the case without taking it apart.
HARDKNOCKZ
Its a HARDKNOCKZ Life...
Yer build is ALMOST as sexy as mine bro. ALMOST.
Looks good dude. The FXRs are on a worldwide strike right now because mine are fugged up too.
Clear yer inbox. Shes fulled up.
J.D.
Looks good dude. The FXRs are on a worldwide strike right now because mine are fugged up too.
Clear yer inbox. Shes fulled up.
J.D.
Highlucks
Try to Bend it
Thanks JDizzle inbox is clear"thumbsup"
jeremyfowler33
Quarry Creeper
So after testing could you post up your findings on what springs and geometry settings you have found works best on your rig please? I bought one used and am searching for a better setup.... I feel mine struggles in many different areas thanks mate!
EverettY
E.Y. Designs
:lmao:
Highlucks
Try to Bend it
New motors are not in as yet. But I did take it for one last run with the Broods and to shot the first video of my Thing in action.
I've got to say that I have a new favourite rig. The Thing performed really, really well. I am so looking forward to getting this rig dialed. Heres a short video of some twilight practice with my brother and father.
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/CrfnE0dpGVg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
I've got to say that I have a new favourite rig. The Thing performed really, really well. I am so looking forward to getting this rig dialed. Heres a short video of some twilight practice with my brother and father.
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/CrfnE0dpGVg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
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kurtus
RCC Addict
Hey Camo rig is really coming together bro, looks sweet in white!!
I just bought a r2106gf to try in my trailfinder 2 build and I'm wondering if you have done a test to see what kind of range your getting with the new rx? Thx buddy!!
Kurt
I just bought a r2106gf to try in my trailfinder 2 build and I'm wondering if you have done a test to see what kind of range your getting with the new rx? Thx buddy!!
Kurt
Oz Bruiser
RCC Addict
Nice vid Cam, looks well balanced and somehow lightweight or more agile than the vids i seen of the Mantis. Might just be the course, but sort of looks more precise in doing what you want it to do.
Ben
Ben
jeremyfowler33
Quarry Creeper
Looks good camo seems like its one heck of a crawler.
Highlucks
Try to Bend it
Hey Jeremy, I have not changed my link and shock location since building this rig. Probably cause I have only run it twice. But here is a picture to show the current set up. I run VP upper link mounts in the front and rear. With the front links in the top hole and the rears in the middle hole. I have not adjusted the height of either link mount post.
Kratos
RCC Addict
Trucks looking great and driver is looking comfortable with it too"thumbsup". looking forward to seeing more
