New Associated Enduro Crawler - Free-Mods & Upgrades

[Browneye]

I thought SORCA rules required a frame-mounted servo.

 

[durok]

I think the on-axle servo mount was released purely to provide an option for custom builds using the Element axles...

Not an uninteresting idea given the "hard" versions of the housings being so cheap...

 

[HumboldtEF]

If anyone's been waiting on the brass or aluminum wheel hex's AE has them in stock finally

https://www.associatedelectrics.com...C42104-ft_enduro_beadlock_hex_adapters_brass/

https://www.associatedelectrics.com...103-ft_enduro_beadlock_hex_adapters_aluminum/

 

[Shinchu]

I saw on-axle servo mounts in both plastic and metal over on ShapeWays for the axles today... and a metal one-piece shock hoop and Panhard mount.

Also, front inner fenders that seem to include battery supports for bigger batteries.

Hot Racing brass wheel weights advertised as specific for the Enduro on fleaBay.

Stuff is coming out!

My Elem-End-Ero shipped yesterday... (shortened the name a bit, too dang wordy) "thumbsup"

Any chance you could throw some links up for us to click and drool?

And thanks for the update on the wheel hex adapters! Been debating on those or SSD drum brakes.

 

[durok]

Any chance you could throw some links up for us to click and drool?

And thanks for the update on the wheel hex adapters! Been debating on those or SSD drum brakes.

Panhard/shock tower - steel:

https://www.shapeways.com/product/JPD37BCZZ/enduro-panhard-shock-tower-upgrade?optionId=111835956&li=marketplace

Inner fender left front:

https://www.shapeways.com/product/RPQSZ4X8W/enduro-inner-fender-lf?optionId=112482542&li=marketplace

Inner fender right front:

https://www.shapeways.com/product/EY38FNECC/element-enduro-inner-fender-rf?optionId=112480532&li=marketplace

On Axle Servo Mount in steel - same vendor for plastic:

https://www.shapeways.com/product/3ANFCNU6F/metal-servo-on-axle-adapter-for-element-enduro?optionId=114725954&li=marketplace

Steel lower link mounts:

https://www.shapeways.com/product/44PVTUJEZ/2-x-steel-lower-link-mount-enduro?optionId=114837584&li=marketplace

Rear chassis brace:

https://www.shapeways.com/product/WKQBQEAW7/element-rc-enduro-rear-chassis-brace?optionId=112383594&li=marketplace

Twin-tube rear roll bar:

https://www.shapeways.com/product/CK354WFTW/ae10003-ae-twin-roll-bar?optionId=105850633&li=marketplace

Wiring fix:

https://www.shapeways.com/product/5JSXR974H/element-rc-enduro-wiring-fix?optionId=114191796&li=marketplace

Servo brush guard:

https://www.shapeways.com/product/5HYPVA49W/element-rc-enduro-brush-guard?optionId=114194599&li=marketplace

Roof rack:

https://www.shapeways.com/product/XUV9P2822/truck-cab-roof-rack-basket-element-enduro?optionId=111959907&li=marketplace

Grille:

https://www.shapeways.com/product/7S52UN5SE/ae10002-ae-grill-stock?optionId=104492488&li=marketplace

Body clamp:

https://www.shapeways.com/product/2TVNWM2AS/element-rc-enduro-body-clamp?optionId=112384043&li=marketplace

 

[celt]

Hex adapters are now available, can anyone confirm what size machined hardware is required, or are they included?


https://www.associatedelectrics.com/factoryteam/parts/details/42104

 

[mikemcE]

Ahh, its factory, might I suggest stock fasteners.


Hang up and Drive

 

[HumboldtEF]

Hex adapters are now available, can anyone confirm what size machined hardware is required, or are they included?


https://www.associatedelectrics.com/factoryteam/parts/details/42104

Not much info on them, I'm guessing no fasteners are included from the one picture they have and that they'll use machine screws either M2.5 or M3 as the stock fasteners are a course thread screw made for plastic.

 

[mikemcE]

FB answer was M3 included


Hang up and Drive

 

[Browneye]

Nice new product...
This thing just keeps getting better and better. "thumbsup"

 

[Cesco]

Just a free tip. If you are going to upgrade to one of the optional hard plastic parts, as I did. Make sure you first thread a screw thread through the holes before you start mounting .... saves you a lot of stripped screws .... The hard plastic is really hard!

It works great, frame is a lot stiffer.

 

[B-MOW71]

Not sure if it has mentioned here, but my rear axle bearings were sliding out past the screws that hold the bearings in. I put washers on each screw to help hold in the bearing. This may be due to the fact that I replaced the stock screw with SS and the SS may have a smaller diameter head. Just a heads up to watch out for your rear bearings.

 

[punkindrublik]

Not sure if it has mentioned here, but my rear axle bearings were sliding out past the screws that hold the bearings in. I put washers on each screw to help hold in the bearing. This may be due to the fact that I replaced the stock screw with SS and the SS may have a smaller diameter head. Just a heads up to watch out for your rear bearings.

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Did you use one of the SS kits that are available?

 

[B-MOW71]

Did you use one of the SS kits that are available?

I did not use a premade SS kit for the Enduro, but I did use Team KNK stainless steel screws. I buy their Monster Bag which has an assortment of different sizes of screws.

 

[punkindrublik]

I did not use a premade SS kit for the Enduro, but I did use Team KNK stainless steel screws. I buy their Monster Bag which has an assortment of different sizes of screws.

I used their Enduro kit, so maybe I should watch out for that. In fact, I already had that screw break out of it's hole. I wonder if that happened after a bearing came loose. Had my whole axle come out on me 30 seconds into my maiden. Didn't get off to a good start.

 

[B-MOW71]

I used their Enduro kit, so maybe I should watch out for that. In fact, I already had that screw break out of it's hole. I wonder if that happened after a bearing came loose. Had my whole axle come out on me 30 seconds into my maiden. Didn't get off to a good start.

It sounds like that might be what happened. Once you add the 3mm washers the bearings will stay seated in the axles and not come out.

I did not compare the SS screws with the stock black screws, so I'm not sure if it is a screw issue or the screw hole placement issue. Either way the washers will keep that from happening again.

I will say, I use Team KNK screws on all of my rigs and I have had zero problems with any of their hardware or products.

 

[Alvinm]

They've got a new Utility bed out for the Sendero.

https://www.associatedelectrics.com/element/parts/details/42131-ASC42131-sendero_utility_bed/

I like it!

How will this look with my inner fenders and Scalerfab rear bumper? Hate to get rid of them but this looks real good.

 

[mikemcE]

How will this look with my inner fenders and Scalerfab rear bumper? Hate to get rid of them but this looks real good.

Won’t be able to use your inner fenders, it has its own


Hang up and Drive

 

[Cesco]

High Clearance SCX10 Rear Crossmember by Harley Designs

I can confirm that this fits and makes the chassis a lot stiffer at the rear. Recon G6 Belgium tested. Take advantage of this for those with a 3D printer.
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2286216

(The fuel tank brace is my own design)

 

[punkindrublik]

It sounds like that might be what happened. Once you add the 3mm washers the bearings will stay seated in the axles and not come out.

I did not compare the SS screws with the stock black screws, so I'm not sure if it is a screw issue or the screw hole placement issue. Either way the washers will keep that from happening again.

I will say, I use Team KNK screws on all of my rigs and I have had zero problems with any of their hardware or products.

Done, thanks for the tip, I feel better about maiden #2 now.