billj's first MOA build

[vodka child]

Thanks man, it's 'The Spire' right? That's an impressive climb for your rig (know the rig in the video isn't yours but since you made it up there to....) set up must be right up there "thumbsup"

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[billj]

Yeah the line DickyT pulls, is the only way up that rock. had a local comp today, finished 3rd. Richardgarrett56 and DickyT were 1st and 2nd. The truck did pretty well. Im thinking its time for new Sedonas. then i can get them a little broke in before ECC . The new steering setup was killer!!! i know i pulled a few lines that i never would of made with the servo sticking out the front. "thumbsup" here are a couple pics.

 

[billj]

Well had a state comp today down in Miami. I finished 4th, again. Truck performed well again, most of my problems are driver related. I have a problem of not making sure im clear of a gate, before i look ahead to the next one. I need to focus more on what im on top of, and not whats next. I ordered a set of DLux knuckle weights, should get them next week"thumbsup"Then i can put slw's all the way around.

 

[shelby]

Yeah, I know what you mean...

I always make simple but dumb driver errors.

 

[vodka child]

The more I see of this rig the more I like it and impressive it looks "thumbsup"

 

[billj]

The more I see of this rig the more I like it and impressive it looks "thumbsup"

Thank you sir. The same can be said about yours"thumbsup"

 

[kennyj]

Nice job yesterday."thumbsup"

 

[vodka child]

Side view of this chassis reminds me of the HMMWV

The short front, steeply raked screen and sloping rear deck. Think it's a real nice looking design and has some innovation with the upper shock mounts.

What length links are you running all round, and did you get the panels with the rig or you make your own?
Cheers
Darren

 

[billj]

As far as link lengths the uppers are 85mm (ete) up front, 115mm (ete) rear. Rear lowers are T1e links, lower fronts are 120mm (ete).
Hope that helps Darren. Remember im using the mfawv upper link mounts,the links will be about 20mm shorter than stock. And yes the profile does resemble that humvee"thumbsup" The panels are homemade. Im sure Juan has a template somewhere? But my chassis is narrowed 9/16" at the nose , so the template wont work anyway. Cant wait for my EDL knuckle weights, i saw you ordered some also.

 

[billj]

Nice job yesterday."thumbsup"

Thanks Kenny, was good to see you and Matt again. I think Matt is on a mission this year"thumbsup"

 

[billj]

Here is a new list of parts , there have been numerous changes since Nov when i started this thread.


Revised parts list:
UGC Carbon Fiber Viper chassis
Brood 35t matched motors
CrazyOrigin motor guard/battery tray mount
Berg axles
Super 300's
Rc Axle Master 6mm rear axles
Vp knuckles
86jeep style steering
Hitec 7950th w/ RcBros servo clamps
Drilled gears
Mann 2nd and 3rd gears w/ gunnar pins
mfawv upper link mounts
Big bore shocks with CrazyOrigin caps w/revo ends 40w
Mini t springs (red)
2 FXR's w/ Wantasummit dual esc adapter
Spektrum DX3R w/ sr3100 rx
Lunsford Ti links upper and front lowers
T1e rear lower links
Revo and Jato rod ends
VP SLWv4 1"
Erik Dlux knuckle weights
Sedonas
Nova foams
Cheapbatterypacks 1000mah and Krawler Hobbies 3s 850's


Im sure i forgot a thing or two.......

Old picture,before slw's all around and Erik Dlux weights

 

[billj]

Got my EDL Knuckle weights and another pair of SLWv4's. The knuckle weights are awesome. I also bought a .300 set of rings. Great work on the weights, super clean. Thanks Erik. I also received the T-shirt i won in EDL's giveaway"thumbsup""thumbsup"

goodies from the mailman

Erik D lux knuckle weights

 

[richardgarrett56]

Here is a new list of parts , there have been numerous changes since Nov when i started this thread.


Revised parts list:
UGC Carbon Fiber Viper chassis
Brood 40 r/t motors
CrazyOrigin motor guard/battery tray mount
Berg axles
Super 300's
CKRC 6mm rear axles w/ lockouts
Vp knuckles
86jeep style steering
Hitec 7950th w/ RcBros servo clamps
Drilled gears
Mann 2nd and 3rd gears w/ gunnar pins
mfawv upper link mounts
Big bore shocks with CrazyOrigin caps w/revo ends 40w
Mini t springs (red)
2 FXR's w/ Wantasummit dual esc adapter
Spektrum DX3R w/ sr3100 rx
Lunsford Ti links upper and front lowers
T1e rear lower links
Revo and Jato rod ends
Front Wheels: VP DH (narrowed to 1")
Rear: VP SLWv4 1"
Sedonas
Nova foams
Cheapbatterypacks 1000mah

Coming soon: Erik Dlux knuckle weights and SLWv4's all around"thumbsup"
Im sure i forgot a thing or two.......

can you put price tag's on that stuff:shock:

 

[billj]

can you put price tag's on that stuff:shock:

I refuse to add it all up

 

[billj]

Got the Erik D lux weights on, great stuff"thumbsup" Also installed SLWv4/New sedonas all around. Ready to rock and roll baby, gotta try to get in some practice this week.

Everyone likes new rims and tires

 

[Scattman]

Jesus what a wide post of pictures.............................Put some space between your pics so they line up vertically instead of horizontally.....................keeps us from having to scroll to the side to see all of the pics. ;-)

 

[billj]

Jesus what a wide post of pictures.............................Put some space between your pics so they line up vertically instead of horizontally.....................keeps us from having to scroll to the side to see all of the pics. ;-)

I dont have to scroll sideways, just up and down. I only have a 19"widescreen monitor. Maybe the pics are just too big? What are u using an I phone?:lmao:

 

[Scattman]

I dont have to scroll sideways, just up and down. I only have a 19"widescreen monitor. Maybe the pics are just too big? What are u using an I phone?:lmao:

A 24 inch Asus monitor running @ 1920 x 1080

Your posts with pics are uber-wide. It's not the size of pics, it's just that you have 2-3 pics side by side across.

 

[billj]

A 24 inch Asus monitor running @ 1920 x 1080

Your posts with pics are uber-wide. It's not the size of pics, it's just that you have 2-3 pics side by side across.

Is that any better, i usually post a pic skip a line. This time i didnt. My bad

 

[Scattman]

Looks great.....now fix post 292 and 283