haven't even been thru a battery yet....
no limit switch, my controller has that stuff built in, so I just set it in there
no limit switch, my controller has that stuff built in, so I just set it in there
team lop headed
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This crap is way too much fun.
Been staring at the Outcroppers for three days waiting for the beadlocks. They were sitting at home when I got here along with the new tuber body.
I'll have to break them down to weight 'em, drill 'em and modify the foams, but I couldn't wait and mounted them up.
The FJ40 body still fits on over the tuber, but it'll need trimmin and I'll have to do something about the lack of body posts.
Been staring at the Outcroppers for three days waiting for the beadlocks. They were sitting at home when I got here along with the new tuber body.
I'll have to break them down to weight 'em, drill 'em and modify the foams, but I couldn't wait and mounted them up.
The FJ40 body still fits on over the tuber, but it'll need trimmin and I'll have to do something about the lack of body posts.
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Ran the outcroppers this morning and they sucked.
weighted them and put in the star cut memory foams from the Hammers and they now rock. I just did the fronts and it's a world of difference.
I can't get them up my patio step yet. It's a vertical climb just shy of the wheel base. I have to freewheel the rear axle with the dig or it flips it. Rather than just spin like the Hammers did the Outcroppers flex and dig and try really hard. I bet I could make it with some effort.
weighted them and put in the star cut memory foams from the Hammers and they now rock. I just did the fronts and it's a world of difference.
I can't get them up my patio step yet. It's a vertical climb just shy of the wheel base. I have to freewheel the rear axle with the dig or it flips it. Rather than just spin like the Hammers did the Outcroppers flex and dig and try really hard. I bet I could make it with some effort.
my new Rovers will climb the front step on the Axial...barely...switched back to the Carvers on there tho, planning on using the Rovers on the Losi once it's built (hopefully the motor/esc arrive tomorrow for that)
I'm thinkin my next project is a rock racer....ideas are flyin
I'm thinkin my next project is a rock racer....ideas are flyin
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Definitely need a upgraded rear driveshaft. Blew the cross out three times today.
Rock racing would be fun. I'm thinking long wheelbase MOA tuber myself.
Needs 'Mud stickers.
Rock racing would be fun. I'm thinking long wheelbase MOA tuber myself.
Needs 'Mud stickers.
assembled the Losi yesterday afternoon at the camper...one of the set screws for the d-shaft pin wasn't tight, so had to repair that....then promptly busted a front axle shaft...fortunately, Losi was on the ball and all 'early' serial number LCC owners have been sent spare parts, so will redo that at home tonite. Also need to hook up the dig servo.
The driveshafts on my Axial have been fine...other than the set screw popping off a few times at the output/input points....Losi does double-screws there, wish Axial had done that
The driveshafts on my Axial have been fine...other than the set screw popping off a few times at the output/input points....Losi does double-screws there, wish Axial had done that
I now have some plstic real estate, let me know when you have some mud stickers for it
Nitto Mud Grapplers.
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Blew the rear d-shaft again. Ordered another punisher shaft along with some more metal rod ends. I'm thinking of triangulating the lower links a bunch more to look like Ginger's new rig.
I had to force myself from ordering a set of X-locks after reading the reviews on RCC.
I had to force myself from ordering a set of X-locks after reading the reviews on RCC.
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Gumby, have you been able to find a FJ55 body yet? I really want one for my build.
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No. I can't imagine they would exist. I was pretty happy to see that you can get 40 bodies again.
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Damn!
Rear Punisher came today.
It's too long.
I figured I'd have to cut it down to fit with the dig, but I wanted to wheel today.
I put the old shaft on and managed to wheel about 10 feet before I blew it apart again.
I guess I just have to wait until tomorrow.
Rear Punisher came today.
It's too long.
I figured I'd have to cut it down to fit with the dig, but I wanted to wheel today.
I put the old shaft on and managed to wheel about 10 feet before I blew it apart again.
I guess I just have to wait until tomorrow.
That sucks, glad I didnt come by. maybe saturday. maybe friday night
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Wheeled with Ginger and checked out his rig a bit.
Tried some of the stuff today. I lowered the upper shock mounts, but ended up moving them back. I triangulated the lowers. Kept that so far.
I went to make a tube cage today because the one I bought was too tall, too wide and too top heavy. It was cool looking and easy, but not for me.
By the time I moved the speed control to the rear four link mount and flipped the top mount so the receiver was tucked in just above the motor, I couldn't see where I needed much of a cage. The Ax body is a pretty cool cage. I'll probably screw with it for a while tomorrow.
Tried some of the stuff today. I lowered the upper shock mounts, but ended up moving them back. I triangulated the lowers. Kept that so far.
I went to make a tube cage today because the one I bought was too tall, too wide and too top heavy. It was cool looking and easy, but not for me.
By the time I moved the speed control to the rear four link mount and flipped the top mount so the receiver was tucked in just above the motor, I couldn't see where I needed much of a cage. The Ax body is a pretty cool cage. I'll probably screw with it for a while tomorrow.
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Ended up building a tube chassis body for it today.
Used about 8' of 3/16 brake line. I have a really good bender. Cut with a tube cutter. cleaned the joints and notched with a bench grinder. I tacked the joints with the MIG and finished welded them with the TIG.
Twisted Customs was the inspiration.
I cut up the stock Ax body for body panels. No pics of the tube work until I get it cleaned up and powder coated.
It's way lighter, narrower and lower than the Pro Line tuber. I think it looks better too.
Used about 8' of 3/16 brake line. I have a really good bender. Cut with a tube cutter. cleaned the joints and notched with a bench grinder. I tacked the joints with the MIG and finished welded them with the TIG.
Twisted Customs was the inspiration.
I cut up the stock Ax body for body panels. No pics of the tube work until I get it cleaned up and powder coated.
It's way lighter, narrower and lower than the Pro Line tuber. I think it looks better too.
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still pics
With 4rnrs rig
With 4rnrs rig
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Thinking about going back to a 55t today. The 70t has a lot of torque, but seems to be designed for a 4cell lipo. My batteries are just not lasting like they should.
I checked out the ultra sexy hand wound motors at Holmes Hobbies, but they are out of stock on just about everything.
I checked out the ultra sexy hand wound motors at Holmes Hobbies, but they are out of stock on just about everything.
I've got a Novak 55t and it works great...get a few pinion options and you'll be set.
With my 3s Lipo, it's a screamer too
With my 3s Lipo, it's a screamer too
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I didn't get it powdercoated today. I spent the afternoon re-doing a bunch of stuff so I could lower the body about an inch. The beltline used to be above the shock towers.
Tomorrow I'll blow it apart again, powder coat the tubes, tie up all the wiring and do a couple of other little tweaks. I might have to put a Gumby driver in there too.
I did manage to not go in the shop all day today. I feel pretty good about that.
Tomorrow I'll blow it apart again, powder coat the tubes, tie up all the wiring and do a couple of other little tweaks. I might have to put a Gumby driver in there too.
I did manage to not go in the shop all day today. I feel pretty good about that.