JLspeeddragon
Active Member
TLDR, w/ Build details and descriptions
Almost all parts are in for the start of this project.
In the meantime I will be breaking down the F/R assembly and rebuilding with new setup: See Bottom of List.
(Waiting on F/C/R Diff fluids, green slime, Blue Loctite gel, BSI extended glue tips,)
Almost all parts are in for the start of this project.
In the meantime I will be breaking down the F/R assembly and rebuilding with new setup: See Bottom of List.
(Waiting on F/C/R Diff fluids, green slime, Blue Loctite gel, BSI extended glue tips,)
- Pic01: Project start picture.
- Shown: 44/13 F/R Diff gear set, F/R HD Diff Gear Box, Avid 3.2e Bearing set & Ball Stud shims,all replacement shims, spacers, gaskets, etc..
- Not Shown: Associated +2mm Offset 17mm Hex nuts, 6x30 Wheel Adapters ( 2.8 for Mohave & 1/2" offset). Covering all bases for the additional width from the tires)
- 3D printed Arrma 6S Assembly boards(3.2e - 4e design in process)
- Link to the Assembly Board STL file for DL / Print
- Pic02: All parts cleaned and ready for Disassembly
- Used the Best stuff.. Simple Green
- Pic03: Chassis Bottom before
- Pic04: Chassis Bottom after
- Tools Used: 5" Oscillating palm sander, and hard foam Block sander.
- Started with grit 280> 400> 800> Finished block sanding with 1000.
- Pic05 & 6: New tires / wheels compared to Arrma Buggy wheels (approx same dia. & W as 1/8 Buggy race tires/wheels)
- Wheels: Pro-line 6x30 2.8" x 47mm
- Tires: 2.8 Talon EXT, 117mm x 51mm
- BSI IC-2000 RC CA Tire glue (extended tips still in route)
- Replacing all shims, spacer, gaskets,
- Rebuilding shocks, and Diffs.
- Motor/ESC for install.
- HW EZRUN Max8 G2 + 4278 3-6S Motor.
- Setup Sheet I will be following for the build.
- Tyler Fenster, Track: dirt, dusty, damp, low grip, rough
- About the closest I could find that approx. relates to the basic outdoor bashing scenarios.
- I will start with F/C/R to 12.5/15/15 due to slightly larger/wider tires with more bite.
- Will adjust up/down as necessary / needed..