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[hlb3]

My dad and I took the crawlers out again, my driveline fix worked well. I'm not completely ready for the comps yet, but I've got a pretty good feel for how it handles, so I shouldn't suck it up too terribly bad I hope.

I took a few pics, most aren't that great, it's kind of hard to crawl and take pics at the same time.

 

[slednecks1124]

Sweet pictures, Ill have to head out there sometime looks like nice rock.

So what is your current setup as far as electronics & suspension?

 

[hlb3]

There are some pretty cool lines, the only down side is it isn't a real huge spot.


So here are all the specs:
-3S lipo
-CC Sidewinder ESC
-CC BEC
-Holmes Handwound 35T motor
-JR 8711 servo
-JR TX/RX

-Axial axles
-Axial trans
-Vanquish dig
-BTA steering
-Custom chassis
-Custom links/suspension
-Traxxas shocks
-Axial Beadlocks w/lots of weight
-HB Rovers

 

[hlb3]

My batteries showed up today! I built a mount from aluminum. Some how everything worked out perfect the first try, it clears the tires with it full lock on both sides and it just barely clears the tie-rod and knuckle. All I need now is a strap to keep it in place, although it actually stays in really well how it is rigut now.

With the battery in:

Even with it flexed out all the way, it just clears the body.

 

[hlb3]

Well, looks like I am ready for the comps, got everything all wrapped up last night. I need to go test out the new batteries this weekend and see what kind of run time I get out of them.

 

[slednecks1124]

That battery mount turned out pretty good for the first shot! I am going to do something similar on my XR, curious to see how this thing performs at the comps:corn:

 

[hlb3]

Thanks! It only took me like 15min to make. :redneck: I'm curious how it will do too, I think it will be plenty capable, I have a feeling my driving skills will be lacking though.