AK's Mantis 4 link XR10

[AK49RS]

XR10 w/BWD Mantis chassis 4 linked (Idea from Norcrawler)
DX3R
JR8711 servo
2 HH Torquemaster pro hw 45t
2 FXR pros
VP trans covers and plates f/b
HB Rover EX's
Stock XR10 shocks w/mini t springs home mod
CC bec
RC4WD gears f/b
Mayhem Eng Evo's(in the mail)
The Xr10 body is on my 5 yr olds Berg Tracer more on that later

 

[Hittman]

I like the red chassis. Its different for sure"thumbsup"

 

[EverettY]

Looks great! How did you get the Red DX3R Pro?

 

[AK49RS]

Looks great! How did you get the Red DX3R Pro?

Thanks!!
Took it apart and sprayed it with a lot of thin coats of home depot spray paint designed for plastic. I am surprised at how durable the paint is.

 

[ManxCrawler]

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I can see it now, put the handset down for a minute, take the truck to my pit to tighten something, come back.."now where the heck did I put that tranny..." 8)

 

[NewToThis]

Nice build. The red on the DX3R looks good!

 

[EverettY]

Hey just a recommendation... I would try and get the battery a little lower on the axle. Get one of Rowdy Racings battery mounts "thumbsup"

 

[Postclanker]

I'm curious to know if anybody has tried this mod without cutting off the end of the chassis ??

 

[AK49RS]

I'm curious to know if anybody has tried this mod without cutting off the end of the chassis ??

That was my first thought but the rear part of the chassis that connects to the rear axle was in the way. Chop chop went the Mantis!! I even tried to loosely connect the chassis to the axle but didn't feel right.

 

[Postclanker]

that's right...it is connected back there...DUH !!!

 

[AK49RS]

Hey just a recommendation... I would try and get the battery a little lower on the axle. Get one of Rowdy Racings battery mounts "thumbsup"

Thanks, waiting for covers to be back in stock.

 

[Postclanker]

they're pretty easy to make 9'r

 

[AK49RS]

Here's a look at my electronics package.

Installed

Removed as a unit

De-cased dual FXR's in stock elec box

 

[pitcher2103]

What do you think about the river ex's? And what other tires have you tried so I get a feel for your answer? Thanks. I love the colors you have going on there! And good use of te stock electronics tray!

 

[AK49RS]

What do you think about the river ex's? And what other tires have you tried so I get a feel for your answer? Thanks. I love the colors you have going on there! And good use of te stock electronics tray!

I have had success with them so far. I have Sedonas that are going on my Mayhem Eng. Evo's when they get here. Since I live in ALaska there are no sanctioned competitions, so i just crawl for the fun of it. :x

 

[AK49RS]

Look what the post man brought me today.
Mayhem Eng. Evolution black anodized rims
Before

After

Installed in some Sedonas.

I sanded the center section and the ring face with some 400 grit for a two tone effect.

 

[AK49RS]

Out crawling on Fathers day with my 5 year old.
Crawling Fathers Day.mov - YouTube

 

[AK49RS]

Just a few more photos with new rims

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