Started a new GSpeed build a couple weeks ago. This was a build that I had planned on doing as a winter build last year, but life and other builds go in the way, so I put it off until now. Thanks to GSpeed offering a 30% deal on any item on their website I couldn't wait any longer. So now this will be my late winter/early spring build.
I've really been impressed with the build threads of the GSpeed rigs by some very talented builders here on RCC that I knew that I had to build one for myself. This build will be built with mainly spare new and used parts that have been collecting dust in my spare parts bins. I have a few take offs and other new parts that I've purchased over the past few years that will fit nicely on this chassis.
Since this will be my first LCG chassis, I will be learning along the way and make changes to it as needed to make it a great performer. I've taken countless notes from other great builds here and plan on using some of them to build this rig the best it can be and still keep it more on a budget level. I plan on getting more familiar with Fushion 360 and drawing up some items to be printed out on my 3D printer for this rig.
I do have the chassis built and mocked up with some of the items I plan to use. We'll start off with a look at what I have now.
This is the GSPEED Chassis Element or custom portal build- G10 material package deal. Also pictured is the GSPEED Chassis G-LD LayDown cms servo mount, GSPEED Chassis Square Spacers and GSPEED Chassis G-2S two screw body post holders. I had to choose the G10 material because the carbon fiber rails were out of stock. I plan on swapping the G10 out for the CF when they are available again.
This is the VP trans out of my VS4-10 Origin. Last year I swapped out this trans in my Origin for the new VP VFD trans. Spins smooth as silk and will be a perfect fit!
Here is a new set of SSD Diamond axles with SSD alum c-hubs that I purchased for another build that never got completed. I add the internal gears and shafts out of a new spare set of Axial axles that were also in the spare parts bin. The knuckles are off of my VS4-10 Origin. I had to do a bit of grinding and filing on the inside of them to get these to turn to full lock each way.
And a set of Incision driveshafts that I picked up last year for spares. These are my favorite shafts to run and will be perfect for this rig.
I'll have more to add later on. Thanks for looking!"thumbsup"
I've really been impressed with the build threads of the GSpeed rigs by some very talented builders here on RCC that I knew that I had to build one for myself. This build will be built with mainly spare new and used parts that have been collecting dust in my spare parts bins. I have a few take offs and other new parts that I've purchased over the past few years that will fit nicely on this chassis.
Since this will be my first LCG chassis, I will be learning along the way and make changes to it as needed to make it a great performer. I've taken countless notes from other great builds here and plan on using some of them to build this rig the best it can be and still keep it more on a budget level. I plan on getting more familiar with Fushion 360 and drawing up some items to be printed out on my 3D printer for this rig.
I do have the chassis built and mocked up with some of the items I plan to use. We'll start off with a look at what I have now.
This is the GSPEED Chassis Element or custom portal build- G10 material package deal. Also pictured is the GSPEED Chassis G-LD LayDown cms servo mount, GSPEED Chassis Square Spacers and GSPEED Chassis G-2S two screw body post holders. I had to choose the G10 material because the carbon fiber rails were out of stock. I plan on swapping the G10 out for the CF when they are available again.
This is the VP trans out of my VS4-10 Origin. Last year I swapped out this trans in my Origin for the new VP VFD trans. Spins smooth as silk and will be a perfect fit!
Here is a new set of SSD Diamond axles with SSD alum c-hubs that I purchased for another build that never got completed. I add the internal gears and shafts out of a new spare set of Axial axles that were also in the spare parts bin. The knuckles are off of my VS4-10 Origin. I had to do a bit of grinding and filing on the inside of them to get these to turn to full lock each way.
And a set of Incision driveshafts that I picked up last year for spares. These are my favorite shafts to run and will be perfect for this rig.
I'll have more to add later on. Thanks for looking!"thumbsup"
