Hi all...
After an Axial Comp Rig I modified a RF. This rig have really strong components but to modify I need more than patience.
Carbo Chassis Plates from Xtreme Racing
Axial 2.2" Rockster with Proline 2Stage Mem Foam and HPI Grabber
adhesive weights/rim: front 6 oz. - rear 2,8 oz.
modified skid plate bolted on chassis
I prefer the Novak Goat Crawler Combo but I tested now the LRP crawler esc with LRP crawler 21.5 T sensored brushless motor. I think the Novak Combo is better, also the esc is waterresistant and the motor have a nice aluminum housing.
I love the Traxxas Connectors - easy to solder and really good quality.
The next problem: pinion/spur overall reduction
I want the same wheelspeed, power and torque as my Axial - *LOL*
First I tested a 71 T spur with 40 T pinion - stock worms (1:30) and overall i= 1:53 (remember the Axial have the same).
Absolutely a no go - less running time, motor overheat, esc temp shut down :|
a no go combination
New calculations showed the following under implementation:
82 T spur, 23 T pinion, stock worms (I don' t buy the high speed ones for 80,- €/pair )
Result: no shut down, no overheat, much more running time using a 7,2 V 1.600 mAh NiMH 2/3 A batt., but enough power and torque. Less wheelspeed - but I think under this setting it' s self-explanatory.
Another thing is the heavy ror steering angle. i modified the front axle completely using self made inner adapters, Inferno MP 7 knuckles and MP 9 CVDs.
Brazed (hard-soldered ???) and fixed with screws and loctite.
modified front axle
(modified right - stock left)
steering angle more than 50° - that' s ok.
Rear straight axle adapters (self made from stock material)
Hand made Servo holder from alu
Servo holder for rear and front axle - rear with dig.
The rear dig have those functions:
1. 4 WD
2. FWD with rear axle locked
3. FWD with rear axle disconnected
I love this dig but it doesn' t work correctly. :ror: If you choose lock or disconnect you' ve to go a little backward so the 4 WD starts.
That' s it - finished after four weeks of building and testing...
Take a look please:
my favorite -->
tested @ home: (watch in HD)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqe2PBkcpK0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9MUBqeFs1U
Thanks a lot for reading - I hope I could contribute something to the topic !
Greetings from Germany - Juergen
After an Axial Comp Rig I modified a RF. This rig have really strong components but to modify I need more than patience.
Carbo Chassis Plates from Xtreme Racing
Axial 2.2" Rockster with Proline 2Stage Mem Foam and HPI Grabber
adhesive weights/rim: front 6 oz. - rear 2,8 oz.
modified skid plate bolted on chassis
I prefer the Novak Goat Crawler Combo but I tested now the LRP crawler esc with LRP crawler 21.5 T sensored brushless motor. I think the Novak Combo is better, also the esc is waterresistant and the motor have a nice aluminum housing.
I love the Traxxas Connectors - easy to solder and really good quality.
The next problem: pinion/spur overall reduction
I want the same wheelspeed, power and torque as my Axial - *LOL*
First I tested a 71 T spur with 40 T pinion - stock worms (1:30) and overall i= 1:53 (remember the Axial have the same).
Absolutely a no go - less running time, motor overheat, esc temp shut down :|
a no go combination
New calculations showed the following under implementation:
82 T spur, 23 T pinion, stock worms (I don' t buy the high speed ones for 80,- €/pair )
Result: no shut down, no overheat, much more running time using a 7,2 V 1.600 mAh NiMH 2/3 A batt., but enough power and torque. Less wheelspeed - but I think under this setting it' s self-explanatory.
Another thing is the heavy ror steering angle. i modified the front axle completely using self made inner adapters, Inferno MP 7 knuckles and MP 9 CVDs.
Brazed (hard-soldered ???) and fixed with screws and loctite.
modified front axle
(modified right - stock left)
steering angle more than 50° - that' s ok.
Rear straight axle adapters (self made from stock material)
Hand made Servo holder from alu
Servo holder for rear and front axle - rear with dig.
The rear dig have those functions:
1. 4 WD
2. FWD with rear axle locked
3. FWD with rear axle disconnected
I love this dig but it doesn' t work correctly. :ror: If you choose lock or disconnect you' ve to go a little backward so the 4 WD starts.
That' s it - finished after four weeks of building and testing...
Take a look please:
my favorite -->
tested @ home: (watch in HD)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqe2PBkcpK0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9MUBqeFs1U
Thanks a lot for reading - I hope I could contribute something to the topic !
Greetings from Germany - Juergen