That gold really pops. I wouldn't blame you if you added some bit of gold to the body.
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B-MOW's Element GK-Ecto-Knightrunner Build
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Panther6834
I wanna be Dave
Wonder if he can get the shock bodies anodized gold. That would *pop*.
My red GK, his gold...it's a 49ers scale tailgate party...lol
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Yeah it does! I probably get a set of gold wheels down the road. Still undecided on the body color.
That would look good! The bronze shock bodies look cool, but too dark to match the shock towers.
Hey Brian, I have a new IFS kit that I put together and then sold the rig I was putting it in. I would consider letting it go to Mid Ohio if you want it?
If not, I'm going to list it. "thumbsup"
Yes sir, I am interested! Let me know the details when you get a sec.
Thanks Ernie!"thumbsup"
PM sent."thumbsup"
soze
I wanna be Dave
It's funny, I got the IFS kit when it first came out and put it on my Trailwalker. I liked it, but I was good with just one. At the time, I was more into driving hard lines rather than scale lines.
In 2021 I started focusing more on scale videos and then the Knightrunner came out. It's definitely made me appreciate the IFS setup even more.
Now I'm totally excited to do a couple more "Toyota" based builds and will probably end up with 3 IFS rigs in my fleet. Luckily I had bought an extra kit last year.
I guess if I want to move past 3, I'll have to start buying Trailrunners or Knightrunners as base chassis to build off of LOL!
PM sent back!"thumbsup""thumbsup"
I hear ya! I too bought the IFS kit when it first came out and added it to my Trailwalker.
I do enjoy the scale side of these rigs and watching the IFS work out on the trail and rocks.
I do have the Trailrunner on my list to buy in the future. If I add the IFS to this Ecto/Gatekeeper build, then that'll make 3 also for me!
I really don't think one can have too many!:ror:
soze
I wanna be Dave
You gotta add the Knight Customs IFS parts. They really give it more clearance.
It's funny I bought the files (original non-Knightrunner version) when they first came out early on, because I could see that it would raise the skid for the IFS and give it more clearance. At the time the IFS prints were only being advertised as raising the IFS up in order to run smaller tires without it looking too lifted. About a year after he first released them.... what do you know... everyone caught on that it would give more clearance for 4" and larger tires and now they're advertised that way.
It also makes the front skid look less vertical (if you use the 3d printed skid replacement for the lifted IFS). That was always one of the things that bothered me about the IFS was how vertical that front skid plate was.
It's funny I bought the files (original non-Knightrunner version) when they first came out early on, because I could see that it would raise the skid for the IFS and give it more clearance. At the time the IFS prints were only being advertised as raising the IFS up in order to run smaller tires without it looking too lifted. About a year after he first released them.... what do you know... everyone caught on that it would give more clearance for 4" and larger tires and now they're advertised that way.
It also makes the front skid look less vertical (if you use the 3d printed skid replacement for the lifted IFS). That was always one of the things that bothered me about the IFS was how vertical that front skid plate was.
I agree, the skid being so vertical bothers me too! I do plan on doing the Knight Customs IFS conversion. It makes the front end look so much better! And it sure does need the extra clearance.
I’m still running the stock IFS on my Trailwalker. I should do the Knight Customs upgrade on that one as well!
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soze
I wanna be Dave
I don't know if you remember from my Trailwalker build thread, but I was using 7430 red springs up front because they were softer at around 3.9
I later on removed them after a few times out, because the IFS skid kept bottoming out from it being softer than the stock IFS springs.
I've since put them back on again after using the Knight Customs IFS lift. With the lift and the red springs, it's perfect!
I later on removed them after a few times out, because the IFS skid kept bottoming out from it being softer than the stock IFS springs.
I've since put them back on again after using the Knight Customs IFS lift. With the lift and the red springs, it's perfect!
I do remember that you used the softer springs at first and then switched back to stock. I almost followed your lead![emoji1]
Great to know that the reds work better with the lift. Thanks for the tip![emoji1303] Now I need to go see if I already bought the red springs or if I need to order some.
Getting ready to start printing 2 sets of the Knight Customs lifts![emoji3]
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You can fit tires bigger than 4" depending on the body but the front skid is too wide at the bottom to clear a 4.75" tire. You need to narrow the front skid for it to clear.
This is what I came up with
soze
I wanna be Dave
Ah that's good to know! I've only run with 4.19, so I haven't come across the issue yet.You can fit tires bigger than 4" depending on the body but the front skid is too wide at the bottom to clear a 4.75" tire. You need to narrow the front skid for it to clear.
This is what I came up with
Also, regarding the body... Absolutely true. If you noticed, the Knightrunner uses spacer limiters on the shock shaft to limit compression even with 4“/1.55 setup to prevent from rubbing the body.
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Panther6834
I wanna be Dave
I'd LOVE to do the Knight Customs IFS parts...but, sadly, I neither have, nor know anyone locally to me who has, a 3D printer. [emoji45]
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He also sells the parts through Shapeways as well. https://www.shapeways.com/product/A...cation-skid-plate?optionId=148086859&li=shops
Their MJF Nylon 12 is decently durable for printed material.
Edit: Sorry for the thread hijack.
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You could also buy the files at my mini factory and take them to another (less expensive) print on demand shop. I think Jawstec is a nice alternative to shapeways.
Panther6834
I wanna be Dave
You say their Nylon 12 is "decently durable"...anything better? More durable?
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I have the KC skids and the differential raised mounts on my KR. I printed them in regular PLA and they seem pretty durable to me. As long as you're not bashing it, I think they'd hold up fine.
I don't have a vendor star so I don't think I can say too much, but I'm willing to print parts for you with a proof of purchase (from KC). PM me for details if you're interested.
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That is a good looking skid! I like that it has a fairlead built in."thumbsup"
This is exactly what I did to my Trailwalker so that the tires would not rub on the body. By adding the spacers to the shafts it gives it a more scale looking suspension with less travel.
PM in route.
This is exactly what I plan to do. I'll be trying them out in PLA. I think they will be fine for the light trail driving that I have planned for it when I convert it to a Knightrunner. But we shall see!
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