Mojave Sandracer_NL - Mojave EXB build

[Sandracer_NL]

Nope, you have to cut a small hole to route those light bar wires through. It looks too cool have the wires stuck through the window. You could make the hole right under the plate, seal it with silicone and nobody will ever see it.

And maybe a plastic skid plate for the top of the light bar to protect the bolts from damage if she rolls.

Yeah I think you’re right. On the light bar there is a voltage booster (never heard of it) and I want to be able to take the light bar of if I want. Also been thinking with an idea of making it magnetic with power through it. Some thinking to do

Great build so far. Got a link for the shock boots? Keep the pics coming

Orderded both the 36mm and 46mm for front and rear shocks
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002006556114.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.7dde4c4d7CdWQo

 

[Sandracer_NL]

Installed Scorched fenders, additional front bumper and selfmade rear mudguards. Also covered the wheel hexes with tape (works great). Have Hot Racing wheel hubs laying around, but one came loose when I had them on my buggy. Could have come loose after a crash, which cracked the wheel. So for now I’ll use the stock hubs, they seem to have more bite.
Time to put the wheels on and bash!

 

[Doom!]

Lookin' good!

 

[Sandracer_NL]

Redid the roof bar with lights, since I was not happy with the (red) wires through the front window. Since I did not wanted the drill a hole in the body I re-routed the wires under the light bar and through the side window. Covered part the red wire with tape.
It’s way better than before and wiring now is only visible from real close
@Doom! I agree drilling a hole in the body is the cleanest option, but this is better than before right?

 

[Doom!]

It does look much better.

 

[Monster Dork]

Hey, don't the Dutch like putting things in the front window of the house in pairs to symbolize unity? You'd better get started on another truck to complete the tradition.

 

[Sandracer_NL]

Added some things for more scale realism:
- new tires
- replaced window nets
- two dual exhausts, just for fun
And a dust cover. With the Scorced fenders it should be pretty dirt proof .

 

[KevinC]

nice

 

[Sargent_Horse]

What dust cover is that? I like the zipper placement vs the center placement.

 

[Cheez]

I’m curious too

 

[Sandracer_NL]

What dust cover is that? I like the zipper placement vs the center placement.

I’m curious too

yeah, I also have a Dusty cover, but I like the dual zipper of this dust cover.

https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/1005...earchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_

 

[Sargent_Horse]

yeah, I also have a Dusty cover, but I like the dual zipper of this dust cover.

https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/1005...earchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_

I'll have to try to find a Kraton one. I like the concept of the Dusty Motors cover, but putting Batts in kinda blows. I just end up taking the whole thing on and off, but I don't want to ruin the Velcro. Maybe the Outcast side guards will make it so I don't even have to have a dust cover.

 

[5mall5nail5]

OK gotta ask - what'd you use for the window nets and light bar?

 

[Sandracer_NL]

OK gotta ask - what'd you use for the window nets and light bar?

Window nets
https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/32957952329.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4d1akDjb
Light bar
https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/4000087028482.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dfxWmQU

 

[Sandracer_NL]

Just upgraded to new electronics: HW4985, Max6 and DS3230 servo.
I spend some time thinking where to put the esc on/off switch, stick it on chassis, center mount, 3d print a holder, but then I saw two unused tubes and decided to make plate using 2mm lexan and drill two holes so that top of the screws are level with the top of the plate. Added some 3M tape to secure the esc switch on the plate.
Feels solid and pretty happy how it turned out.
A pic before mounting the switch so you can see the mount and a pic with end result.

 

[Grimbles]

Just upgraded to new electronics: HW4985, Max6 and DS3230 servo.
I spend some time thinking where to put the esc on/off switch, stick it on chassis, center mount, 3d print a holder, but then I saw two unused tubes and decided to make plate using 2mm lexan and drill two holes so that top of the screws are level with the top of the plate. Added some 3M tape to secure the esc switch on the plate.
Feels solid and pretty happy how it turned out.
A pic before mounting the switch so you can see the mount and a pic with end result.
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Nice - I've done v similar but added a narrow zip tie as it kept falling off!

 

[Dan B.]

What gearing are you running, and how are your temps?

 

[Bust Muffin]

Redid the roof bar with lights, since I was not happy with the (red) wires through the front window. Since I did not wanted the drill a hole in the body I re-routed the wires under the light bar and through the side window. Covered part the red wire with tape.
It’s way better than before and wiring now is only visible from real close
@Doom! I agree drilling a hole in the body is the cleanest option, but this is better than before right?
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You have taken this ride to the next level I love it

 

[ArnoudRC]

After waiting for the expoxy to dry (all unused chassis holes are filled) I wrapped the chassis. Instead of using carbon I did on the Kraton and DR8 I thought let’s try a wooden look. Apart from a different look I also have a feeling the wrap acts as a gasket around the diff housing.
Did not uncover the battery tray holes yet, because I ordered a couple of trays to try making my own tray; I do not like Arrma’s battery trays.
The body got fiber tape and rubber seal around the edges and the body posts. It’s dry now, so I can start peeling the masking tape off.
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smart to fill those holes. will start a Mojave EXB build myself this x-mas.

 

[Sandracer_NL]

Paddles added