billj's first MOA build

[billj]

I had neg fealings about this radio, but it's super easy to use and very comfortable to, and I have sausage fingers to!! Just check out Harley's YouTube video on setup for dual esc setup! How long before chuff release the new chassie?

You mean C*H*U*D? Soon hopefully"thumbsup" Thanks, i have been checking out Harleys thread"thumbsup"

 

[C*H*U*D]

Who the Hell is chuff?

:mrgreen:

 

[ebomb]

Sorry chudd it's the dam spell check on the I phone , sitting in jury duty drooling over ur new chassie! I just won my winter series up here in conneticut with the viper! Wondering when ur new chassie is gonna arrive ! Summer series starts in 1 month!!

 

[articzap]

Sorry chudd it's the dam spell check on the I phone , sitting in jury duty drooling over ur new chassie! I just won my winter series up here in conneticut with the viper! Wondering when ur new chassie is gonna arrive ! Summer series starts in 1 month!!

You're not the only one waiting! I want my snky snky already! ;-)

Should be out for the majority of your summer series.

 

[billj]

Made a couple changes today. First when i bought the big bores last year, i bought the XL's by mistake. With the Crazy Origin caps/revo rod end,i had alot of limiting inside them to make them the correct length (4 inch). It just wasnt right. So i bought some long bigbores and installed them, i think it will be much better.

I also sanded the sidewalls of my Sedonas. Both sides on the fronts, outside on rears. RTR weight is 5.54lbs. Ready to go for our South Fl State comp tomorrow in North Palm Beach"thumbsup"

 

[billj]

Haven't posted up in a while, figure its about time. Well after embarrassing myself at our last So Fl State comp in North Palm Beach(dead last). I knew i needed to make some changes.
After i had shaved the sidewalls of my Sedonas they became way too soft, i tried adding homemade tuning discs to get the sidewall a little stiffer(failed effort). First thing i did was get some Crawler Innov 5.5 closed cell foams from East Coast RC. Great place to deal with, good prices and fast shipping"thumbsup" Anyway i bought softs for the fronts and med for the rear, what a big improvement. Got the sidewall stiffer and is still soft on the tread area"thumbsup"

Next thing i did was a new servo. My 7950 was getting a little sloppy where the shaft is that bolts to the servo horn. So i let Richardgarrett56 convince me to buy the brushless FutabaBLS157hv"thumbsup" Cant argue with the numbers 513oz at 7.4v:ror:

I also ordered a Rowdy Racing berg motor mounted battery tray, should be here soon."thumbsup"
Gonna try these Genisis 450mah 3s 40c lipos. They are a few mm smaller and about 4g lighter, then the gensace 450 25c's i have now.

But i cant do anything untill i get my rear shaft back from Steve at RC AxleMaster. Had a small problem with the long shaft and he is taking care of me"thumbsup"

The new Viper II production chassis should be in team members hands soon, that will be good"thumbsup" I think there are 5 of us going to ECC with them.

 

[billj]

got my new rear shaft from RC AxleMaster "thumbsup" Thanks Steve.

 

[billj]

Latest updates, Viper II chassis (still waiting on carbon fiber side panels). Rowdy Racing battery mount, Futaba bls157hv"thumbsup" Well we (UGC team drivers) got what will become the production Viper II chassis. Juan and the guys put alot of work into this chassis. We have had two different versions prior to the final one. I dont really have any specs (weight,cost,etc) yet. Im sure C*H*U*D* will release that info soon. "thumbsup""thumbsup"

Really like the Rowdy Racing battery mount"thumbsup""thumbsup"

This is the lightest ive ever had my berg, i think it will work well"thumbsup"

 

[ROWDY RACING]

Have you tried those new batteries yet?
Where did you get them?

 

[billj]

Have you tried those new batteries yet?
Where did you get them?

I havent had a chance to really test them yet. Just some running around on the few rocks and bricks in the backyard. Ill give them a real testing this weekend. Here is where i got them...

BananaHobby - Genesis Power 11.1V 450mAh 40C Lithium Polymer LiPo Battery

Ps they fit really well on your battery tray"thumbsup"

 

[RickM]

Bill-

Rig looks great. I like that battery mount. Looks nice.

 

[billj]

Thanks Rick "thumbsup" The Rowdy Racing battery tray is slick, really happy with it.

 

[billj]

Threw on my spare rovers to see what she weights. 5.30lbs"thumbsup" Put a couple packs through it, kinda dig the skinny rovers. Might keep them on for a while:ror: The genesis packs performed well, nice punch and about 10mins run time"thumbsup"

 

[billj]

All packed up. Heading to ECC early tomorrow. "thumbsup" Riding up with Stelerzman, GST, and Rocky666. Should be a great time"thumbsup"

 

[stubs179]

Rovers look good!

I got tomorrow off at the last minute! So now I am leaving in the morning also.

 

[C*H*U*D]

How's that new servo treating you Bill? I have five S9157's and have never had a problem with any of them, but like you said you can't argue with the numbers.

 

[billj]

Went to ECC last weekend and managed to pull out a 46th place finish with my Viper II(87th last year). I should of done better. But after not finishing a course last year, i was just focused on that. I did manage to complete all 6 courses, but i should of gone for more bonuses. Chalk it up as a learning experience"thumbsup"

How's that new servo treating you Bill? I have five S9157's and have never had a problem with any of them, but like you said you can't argue with the numbers.

Hey Juan the BLS157hv kicks ass. Never had a problem Sat at ECC. Didnt stall it once"thumbsup"

 

[billj]

Well i finally installed the Viper II carbon fiber production chassis plates. Really like these. Nice quality work by Juan at UGC"thumbsup"

 

[Jwatts]

Nice looking rig!!! I really like the chassis and maybe getting one in the near future.

 

[billj]

Nice looking rig!!! I really like the chassis and maybe getting one in the near future.

Thank you "thumbsup" They are avail here
UGC Store