Adventures in drifting. TA/CC hybrid

[OSRC]

I had this 2WD truck that I built a while ago just collecting dust on my workbench. Hybrid TA02/CC01 with a Traxxas 1/16 trans and a Titan 380. Fun little truck, and the 380 was suprisingly peppy.

Cool little truck, but I thought it would be fun to do a solid rear axle car...and I like drifting, so I ripped it apart and started working on a rebuild.

First thing I did was cut out a new chassis more appropriate for a low slung car. I added side pods so I could have some options for battery and electronic placement.

Tucked in the rear CC01 axle. I would like to make this a little simpler though - there's a lot going on back here. Found some nice touring shocks in my box

Mocking up with the front suspension. Wheels are jsut for mockup.

And of course, had to throw the body on...kept it in the family with a Tamiya body, and the Jager Capri was perfect!! Lots of vents, scoops, and flares...very drifty. This body is super wide, hoping the rims I ordered fill it out ok.

I know very little about drifting...I ordered a gyro to help keep it straight...or not straight. Should be interesting!

Much more to come..."thumbsup"

 

[kongluc]

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[c0bra]

Subbed as well! Your making me want to build one


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[kongluc]

I like the ford capri...i had a toyota celica gr.5 on my slash 2wd when it was a rwd gt8...i got kicked off rctech for comparing my upgrades to one of the new serpent 977's or something...i think they are full of themselves bc they don't know much about us speedrun guys...i got so pissed i disassembled it

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[Zukiiholic]

Great looking chassis and Cool Body choice..
My 1/24 Version..
Jut in case your looking for color choices

 

[kongluc]

Not a good pic but this is the only one i got

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[OSRC]

Not too much to update...been working on other projects.

Made some room to mount the steering servo. Want to get it as low as possible.

Mocking up some new bellcranks. The stock TA parts are shot, and even if they were new, they don't have enough travel for a drift car. I've got about 10 degrees more, and I think that's about as good as it going to get. Not enough for a pro, but for my noob skills, it'll be fine. Once finalized, I'll cut them out of aluminum.

Wheels came in - love the adjustability. The "sunflower" design almost looks like a wagon wheel. Might work out well on my scalers too.

 

[kongluc]

You could remove the inner brace on the c hub(if it has one) and use smaller links on the knuckles to gain more steering...I've been thinking about getting some aluminum ones for my cc01 and doing it...but i want to keep it as close to a cco1 as possible

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[EeePee]

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[kongluc]

Well kick me off the peepee

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[spaceman5280]

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Can we do both?


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[EeePee]

I can kick the both of you outta here, yes.

 

[kongluc]

You've got serious problems...

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[kongluc]

I don't see you trying to curb anyone else's enthusiasm!

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[spaceman5280]

I can kick the both of you outta here, yes.

With great power comes great responsibility....


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[EeePee]

You've got serious problems...

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Well kick me off the peepee

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Look who's talking...

Not sure what crawled up your butt, I simply mentioned you can subscribe with a built in button in Thread Tools.

 

[kongluc]

Dude! what you think i don't see where you're constantly putting your unwanted 2 cents in...i read a lot of threads

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[EeePee]

I've been an active member for 13 years. I'm a moderator and take care of this place more than anyone else. Don't like? Leave, dude. "thumbsup"

You seem to be the one who has problems?

 

[kongluc]

I know you're a moderator duh! Just like your friend thx

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[kongluc]

I guess you're better than him though he just reconfigures your threads to his liking and sends harassing pm's....but i've never seen you make a noncondesending remark in any thread since i've been on here...me...i'm just trying to enjoy my hobby

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