Cpt Nemo's Wraith

[Cpt Nemo]

Well Lets See Here.:sad:
After spending $1200 This is what I got. One Very slow and Boring Wraith RTR.
Shouldn't have put that 55T motor in gonna try the stock one then eventually get the Mamba Brushless System,

List:
<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <woNotOptimizeForBrowser/> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--> <table style="margin-left:9.0pt; border-collapse:collapse;mso-table-layout-alt:fixed;mso-padding-alt:0in 9.0pt 0in 9.0pt" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr> <td style="width:210.75pt;padding:0in 9.0pt 0in 9.0pt" valign="bottom" width="281"> AXIAL WRAITH RTR
</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:210.75pt;padding:0in 9.0pt 0in 9.0pt" valign="bottom" width="281"> AXIAL FRONT AXLES X2
</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:210.75pt;padding:0in 9.0pt 0in 9.0pt" valign="bottom" width="281"> AXIAL 55T MOTOR
</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:210.75pt;padding:0in 9.0pt 0in 9.0pt" valign="bottom" width="281"> BATTERY CHARGER
</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:210.75pt;padding:0in 9.0pt 0in 9.0pt" valign="bottom" width="281"> DEANS CONNECTORS
</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:210.75pt;padding:0in 9.0pt 0in 9.0pt" valign="bottom" width="281"> TRAXXAS CONNECTORS
</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:210.75pt;padding:0in 9.0pt 0in 9.0pt" valign="bottom" width="281"> CKRC SOFT LINEAR SHOCK SPRINGS
</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:210.75pt;padding:0in 9.0pt 0in 9.0pt" valign="bottom" width="281"> CKRC WINDSHIELD KIT
</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:210.75pt;padding:0in 9.0pt 0in 9.0pt" valign="bottom" width="281"> CKRC HOOD HINGE KIT
</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:210.75pt;padding:0in 9.0pt 0in 9.0pt" valign="bottom" width="281"> CKRC ALUMINUM SERVO MNTS X2
</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:210.75pt;padding:0in 9.0pt 0in 9.0pt" valign="bottom" width="281"> CKRC ALUMINUM LOWER SHOCK MTS
</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:210.75pt;padding:0in 9.0pt 0in 9.0pt" valign="bottom" width="281"> VP ALUMINUM KNUCKLES
</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:210.75pt;padding:0in 9.0pt 0in 9.0pt" valign="bottom" width="281"> VP ALUMINUM C-HUBS
</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:210.75pt;padding:0in 9.0pt 0in 9.0pt" valign="bottom" width="281"> VP ALUMINUM LOCK-OUTS
</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:210.75pt;padding:0in 9.0pt 0in 9.0pt" valign="bottom" width="281"> VP AXLE TRUSSES X2
</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:210.75pt;padding:0in 9.0pt 0in 9.0pt" valign="bottom" width="281"> VP TITANIUM STEERING LINK KIT
</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:210.75pt;padding:0in 9.0pt 0in 9.0pt" valign="bottom" width="281"> VP TITANIUM LOWER LINKS
</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:210.75pt;padding:0in 9.0pt 0in 9.0pt" valign="bottom" width="281"> AXIAL UPPER LINKS GRAY
</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:210.75pt;padding:0in 9.0pt 0in 9.0pt" valign="bottom" width="281"> AXIAL WRAITH BODY KIT
</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:210.75pt;padding:0in 9.0pt 0in 9.0pt" valign="bottom" width="281"> AXIAL BOLTS M3X16
</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:210.75pt;padding:0in 9.0pt 0in 9.0pt" valign="bottom" width="281"> AXIAL 55MM POST
</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:210.75pt;padding:0in 9.0pt 0in 9.0pt" valign="bottom" width="281"> 7.4V 5000 25C LIPO BATTERY
</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:210.75pt;padding:0in 9.0pt 0in 9.0pt" valign="bottom" width="281"> 30W SHOCK OIL
</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:210.75pt;padding:0in 9.0pt 0in 9.0pt" valign="bottom" width="281"> HI-TEC 7955TG SERVO
</td> </tr> </tbody></table> No Pics Cuz Still has stock body panels and looks ootb factory stock.
Will Paost pics after new body paint.

 

[o0wiz0o]

Nice shopping list! Look forward to seeing some pics.

 

[bbking9]

Hmmm, i'd have forgotten about all the bling and gotten a new ESC, BEC, Holmes motor, tires and for $63 all alum body panels including the hood and roof from advancedmetalfabs.

Not real sure how that hood hinge mod will work with a windshield - may have to notch out the windshield where the hinges for the hood go.

Nice servo though.

 

[Cpt Nemo]

Dont care for the aluminum body panels, Working on upgradeing the drive system. Havent decided on either the Castle sidewinder 3600 or go the Holmes route.
Bling? What Bling? I wouldn't say that VP parts are Bling. More a necessity.
I bought the RTR Wraith for the electrics to go in my 1.9 RC4WD 4-link Jeep chassis I am also building and had planned on changing them out anyway. But it takes time with life getting in the way and taking all the Toy money.
I am a big time Noob to RC. But have built and flown a lot of CL Pattern in PAMPA and the AMA. Just no room to build with Balsa anymore.

 

[mammoth]

For electronics, I have a Mamba Max Pro with a Tekin Pro4 3300KV motor and its the best of both worlds!!! I can crawl all day or scream down the trails and I never have overheating issues!!! It is pricey but well worth it in my opinion!!!

 

[bbking9]

Dont care for the aluminum body panels, Working on upgradeing the drive system. Havent decided on either the Castle sidewinder 3600 or go the Holmes route.
Bling? What Bling? I wouldn't say that VP parts are Bling. More a necessity.
I bought the RTR Wraith for the electrics to go in my 1.9 RC4WD 4-link Jeep chassis I am also building and had planned on changing them out anyway. But it takes time with life getting in the way and taking all the Toy money.
I am a big time Noob to RC. But have built and flown a lot of CL Pattern in PAMPA and the AMA. Just no room to build with Balsa anymore.

Just saying for all the bucks spent - you say you have a boring Wraith. unfortunately it will remain that way till you change the esc, motor, tires.
all the VP and CKRC is not a necessity - at least from the severe bashing and crashing I've done with mine. Not broken a single stock part.

Be sure and do the drive shaft mod and move the battery to the front if you have not already.

Good luck.

 

[Cpt Nemo]

Got out today into a creek bed with some rocks & hills,"thumbsup"
OK Love it!
Currant mods:
Battery forward
7/32 piano wire in drive shaft splines
softer springs
Lowered rear shocks

Hi-Tec 7955TG servo works fine with NO BEC
(I got a Castle BEC Just haven't installed)

Next Parts Order:
Aluminum Beadlock wheels (Undecided on Brand)
5.5 Double Deuce tire foam (Crawler Innovations)
R35 Ripsaw Tires

 

[o0wiz0o]

Very swish. Much prefer this.

 

[Cpt Nemo]

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NEW TOYS!"thumbsup"

RC4WD 2.2 IROKS
RC4WD Twister Wide Wheels
Crawler Innovations:
6.0 Double Deuce Foams
Aluminum Rear Filler Plate
Traxxas 3727 Hold Downs (For Hood & Skid Plate)
Robitronics Servo Arm
Advanced Metal Fab:
Belly Pan Skid Plate
[FONT=&quot] Diff Protectors

These Twister Wheels are a real work of art. Would love to find a set in 1:1 for my Dodge Ram.[/FONT]

 

[Cpt Nemo]

Problems with the RC4WD 2.2 Twisters,
They would not seat fully onto AXIAL Wraith Hex Hub
Found center hole too small
Drilled and counter sunk, now fit
Overall Love the wheels

 

[powercat]

Do you have a link for the dif protectors?

 

[Cpt Nemo]

Do you have a link for the dif protectors?

EBAY
Aluminum Axial Wraith Differential Protector (Wraps Around Pinion) | eBay

 

[Cpt Nemo]

Another new Paint job