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Swapped the AR60 axles out for some TRX4 units and went to 1.9s. It crawled absolutely horrible before. It wasn't anywhere near drivable, I think due to the width of the axles and tire size.

I think it looks a lot better this way too. More of a scale trail truck look. It seems to work better than before just putzing around the house, but we'll see when I give it an actual run. Not looking for miracles as it's heavy, but it was atrocious before.
 
Posted this truck in the beginning of the thread. It has since changed a bit. It is an approx. 1/6 scale (based on dimensions) 4x4, 27.5cc 2 stroke mega truck. Tcase is an HPI Baja transmission mounted sideways that bolts into a steel subframe. Frame is welded aluminum with an integrated front clip and steel roll cage. Not sure on axles yet. Thinking custom angle grinder gear straight axles with a 1 link. Or possibly aluminum housing SCX6 axles but don't know if they will be strong enough. I have an OBR 30.5cc pro stock motor that makes 5.5hp that I may put in it as well.


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Just picked up a vanquish vrd. Stoked on this thing. Have only driven it around the yard so far.
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Bmxbry9 said:
Just picked up a vanquish vrd. Stoked on this thing. Have only driven it around the yard so far.
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Those seem like one of the best ways to get into comp crawling. I would be super curious to drive one to see how it does compared to my completely custom truck that I've dumped way more time and money into. With the Redcat Ascent and Fusion as well, there are some really capable RTRs these days for people to get started with.
 
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Finally got the paint in for the body. Of course I didn't grab pictures before tumbling it down some rock walls.

Overall extremely happy with this build. Just added some Vanquish brass portal boxes but haven't been out with those installed yet. I will probably go back to a JConcepts Willys truck body hack'd and slam'd next.
 
'84 Bronco II said:
Those seem like one of the best ways to get into comp crawling. I would be super curious to drive one to see how it does compared to my completely custom truck that I've dumped way more time and money into. With the Redcat Ascent and Fusion as well, there are some really capable RTRs these days for people to get started with.
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Well took it out, and this thing is awesome! My other rc is an everest 10 so I don't have much to compare it to. I shouldn't have waited so long to get/build one like this.
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It was super stable sidehilling and was a little challenging getting used to the response of throttle control.
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90supra said:
Finally got the paint in for the body. Of course I didn't grab pictures before tumbling it down some rock walls.

Overall extremely happy with this build. Just added some Vanquish brass portal boxes but haven't been out with those installed yet. I will probably go back to a JConcepts Willys truck body hack'd and slam'd next.
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Looks sharp! It would be cool to see it at an NMRCC comp. The next one is supposed to be next weekend it sounds like.
 
Anyone in the carlsbad area have an rc crawler? I'll be down there efor work in a few weeks. Wouldn't mind bringing the rc crawler
 
Bmxbry9 said:
Are the ryft's fast or more geared more for high speed? I've got a stance for slow speed stuff. But was interested in the ryfts
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On 4s in high gear it will run close to 50 mph with how these 2 are setup. On 2s in low gear they will crawl way better than you'd imagine as they are running 1800kv sensored 1/8 e buggy motors. We don't run drag brake on either one as it is a really good way to do endos and break stuff with these. We do adjust the brake way up or down depending what we are doing with them.

I have a fast Wraith with a 1410 3800kv sensored motor and Mamba X, being 2 speed the Ryft will out crawl it and out run it when both are on 2s.
 
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I am staying in a travel trailer for awhile so space is limited. I bought a Orlandoo kit. This thing is pretty ridiculous but cool.The screws look like fleas.
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Those are wild, you like the build so far? I'd go batty lol
 
Swayzeexpress said:
Those are wild, you like the build so far? I'd go batty lol
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The fit of the parts is impressive. The tight spaces, tiny parts and screws is a little nutty. I can only take about 30 minutes or so of it a day which is perfect right now.
There is a micro washer/bushing on each side of the a arm with a metal rod that slides through to capture everything. The steel ball studs install with a allen wrench that looks like a piece of wire. It's crazy!
I looked at their 6x6 military truck, holy cow it has driveshafts and crap going everywhere. Nuts.
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LOL I can't imagine those tiny parts, I may snag one to chip away at when work is slow over winter

Good luck and gonna be a blast when you are done:smokin:
 
Played with the axial i built ten years ago last night. Tippy bastard gonna need some work. Not sure why the pic is funny looking

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I picked up an optic back in August. It has been disappointing. I definitely prefer a rig with portal axles for rc stuff
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