My Mega Raider build

[Rdub]

STRC steering knuckles in blue were my latest upgrade! And I tore apart my shocks and put new oil in them too!!

 

[Steve]

View attachment 3180 STRC steering knuckles in blue were my latest upgrade! And I tore apart my shocks and put new oil in them too!!

Nice job on the upgrade and the photography!
Looks like a fresh set of tires too?

 

[Rdub]

Put some pin spikes on the Raider and it rips through the grass. Time for a clean up!!

 

[biggadorby]

View attachment 2899 I had these tie rods for a while. Decided the plastic ones prob had some more give to them and may be more forgiving so I held off.

Was tinkering around tonight and decided to finally put them on. We'll see how it goes.

What are these tie rods from? Im looking to make mine adjustable for circle track.

 

[Rdub]

What are these tie rods from? Im looking to make mine adjustable for circle track.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXBLBU&P=FR

These are the ones I bought. The rod ends should be listed under the Raider parts list on Tower as well. Steering was much more responsive once I went to these tie rods.

 

[Rdub]

Got up to 55 degrees today. Gettin the spring fever. Charged my batteries tonight and started surfing the Tower site. Now I know why summer costs more than winter. Lol

 

[Steve]

Got up to 55 degrees today. Gettin the spring fever. Charged my batteries tonight and started surfing the Tower site. Now I know why summer costs more than winter. Lol

I'll be RC'ing in triple digits soon enough.
Was in the 90's last Sunday, I wear a stupid hat from Mazatlan in the sun on those temps.
I feel compelled to remind everyone, "the hat is functional, not a fashion statement..."

 

[Rdub]

I'll be RC'ing in triple digits soon enough.
Was in the 90's last Sunday, I wear a stupid hat from Mazatlan in the sun on those temps.
I feel compelled to remind everyone, "the hat is functional, not a fashion statement..."

We worry about the plastic getting brittle in the cold....... you have to worry about em melting. Lol

 

[Steve]

We worry about the plastic getting brittle in the cold....... you have to worry about em melting. Lol

I have seen some amazing RC videos of running the snow with paddle tires.
Although, this sun-state RC-er would need some brandy/anti-freeze to do it

 

[Rdub]

So, first run of the spring just to shake things out, and the dogbones rear their ugly head again. May be time to pull the trigger on these. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&W=003068475&I=LXDXBC&P=K

Pricey, but I hear they work!!

Or maybe Arrma needs to make a stronger drive cup!!!

 

[Steve]

I so hear you!

 

[Rdub]

Frustrating..... that's for sure!!

 

[Rdub]

Got me some more STRC bling with some rear hub carriers. Put some new tie rods in the rear too to replace the plastics!! Had the tie rods for months, finally got the rest of the ends I needed!
At the same time, put a less worn axle drive cup in. We'll see how long it lasts!

 

[JBlazer]

Nice Rdub!! Coming along great. Cool upgrades!

 

[Rdub]

Nice Rdub!! Coming along great. Cool upgrades!

Thanks @JBlazer .... the upgrading is just as much as driving!!!

 

[Steve]

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Got me some more STRC bling with some rear hub carriers. Put some new tie rods in the rear too to replace the plastics!! Had the tie rods for months, finally got the rest of the ends I needed!
At the same time, put a less worn axle drive cup in. We'll see how long it lasts!

Woo-wee! Lookit those Patriotic colors under the skirt of that Raider!

 

[Rdub]

Woo-wee! Lookit those Patriotic colors under the skirt of that Raider!

Thanks..... I'd love to get the new Raider body in Red/Blue. $30 is a bit much for that little body if you ask me. Baby blue it is for now!!

I so hear you!

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Just wondering...... is it always the left rear that gets torn up on yours too?

 

[Steve]

Thanks..... I'd love to get the new Raider body in Red/Blue. $30 is a bit much for that little body if you ask me. Baby blue it is for now!!



Just wondering...... is it always the left rear that gets torn up on yours too?

Short answer; yes, on both Raider and a Vorteks.
I dropped in some 5000 diff oil about 2 moths ago into both of them.
I'm curious to see if the wear pattern remains the same or evens out.
I've a strong suspicion it will even out, as I have noticed considerable handling improvement on really hard acceleration.
Before, both pushed to the right, now with power more evenly distributed between the drive wheels, they are not as squirrelly.

 

[Rdub]

Got this body a while ago (waited it out til it was $6 bucks on eBay) but here she is with her 2016 colors! Matches the STRC hop ups a little better too!!

 

[Steve]

Lookin' sharp @Rdub !
Much sharper than mine.
My Raider is gouged all over from road-rash, unintentional cartwheels jumps and wheelies.
The wheelie bar saved me from having to replace the rear motor cage... Again...