papabash
I wanna be Dave
The new cf motor plate is basically half the weight of the aluminum plate I was running:
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Papabash's Team BWD 'Low-Pro' Wedge Build
- Thread starter papabash
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EverettY
E.Y. Designs
That CF plate looks good... I still think that aluminum motor plate is one of the coolest parts that's ever been made for MRC's...
billet works
I wanna be Dave
I'm still bringing back the aluminum mrc motor plate, simply because I love the cool factor of it personally
EverettY
E.Y. Designs
billet works
I wanna be Dave
Yes sir, I think I'll do that
EverettY
E.Y. Designs
papabash
I wanna be Dave
The new G10 chassis side plates are super light also, weighing basically half as much as the old plates. Old Delrin Low Pro chassis plate in first photo, new G10 LP2.0 plate in second photo:
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papabash
I wanna be Dave
Been a little slow to update, but I've been spending just about every free minute testing and tuning and getting ready for a local comp we had yesterday.
Did a little rearranging of my electronics to make them more compact and out of the way:
Made some quick panels just to be legal. They'll get a re-design and some paint later. Still have to install the new ti lower links as well:
Did a little rearranging of my electronics to make them more compact and out of the way:
Made some quick panels just to be legal. They'll get a re-design and some paint later. Still have to install the new ti lower links as well:
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papabash
I wanna be Dave
The new chassis performs extremely well. After spending a few hours trying different tuning setups, I finally settled on the same setup as my original Delrin Low Pro. No surprise there, as this is simply an update of the old chassis, but the truck handles much better now, surprising me with some of the things it is able to do now. At our comp Sunday we got a little crazy and set up some ridiculously hard courses. Out of 6 drivers and 3 courses, this little rig was the only one to finish a course, and it finished 2 of the 3. I think it's safe to say I'm very pleased with the new LP2.0, and it should perform even better once I get the new ti lowers installed. :mrgreen:
papabash
I wanna be Dave
Finally had a chance to change out the lower links. Took a couple of pics on the scale just for comparison.
Old Delrin lower:
New Ti lower:
And all 4 mounted:
Now I just need to come up with a panel design I like, get 'em painted, and slapped in place. "thumbsup"
Old Delrin lower:
New Ti lower:
And all 4 mounted:
Now I just need to come up with a panel design I like, get 'em painted, and slapped in place. "thumbsup"
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papabash
I wanna be Dave
Hmmmmm....
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papabash
I wanna be Dave
Once testing of the new LP2.0 was finished, I decided to revisit the XR mod and make it work. The new chassis works so amazingly well that it motivated me to get everything out of the rig I could, so I tore the axle down, put it back on the lathe, and spent about 1,000 hours or so getting everything figured out and working properly. :lmao: It was worth it in the end, though.
My biggest issue was not being able to find knuckle weights that would fit inside 1.9 wheels. I was about to try to make my own when I scored some Blue Monkey weights from the classifieds. They were also too large to fit in the 1.9s, but after some tinkering and careful milling here and there, I mounted them up and decided maybe they didn't have to be inside the wheels after all. As you can see in the above picture, they just barely clear the wheels and after putting a few batteries through on the rocks, they really haven't hung up or caused any real issues. In fact, by being outside the wheel, the weights are actually considerably lower:
I know it isn't ideal, but with the amount of added steering I gained, I can live with it.
With the new LP2.0 chassis and this mod, the rig is now able to pull lines that it could only dream about before. :mrgreen:
My biggest issue was not being able to find knuckle weights that would fit inside 1.9 wheels. I was about to try to make my own when I scored some Blue Monkey weights from the classifieds. They were also too large to fit in the 1.9s, but after some tinkering and careful milling here and there, I mounted them up and decided maybe they didn't have to be inside the wheels after all. As you can see in the above picture, they just barely clear the wheels and after putting a few batteries through on the rocks, they really haven't hung up or caused any real issues. In fact, by being outside the wheel, the weights are actually considerably lower:
I know it isn't ideal, but with the amount of added steering I gained, I can live with it.
With the new LP2.0 chassis and this mod, the rig is now able to pull lines that it could only dream about before. :mrgreen:
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papabash
I wanna be Dave
Took a pic of the sexy new cf servo mount:
This has the holes for the new longer upper links that the LP2.0 runs. These are Ti links, but if you purchase links with the LP2.0 chassis, it comes standard with cf upper links (front and rear). Mine are en route and will be installed soon.
This has the holes for the new longer upper links that the LP2.0 runs. These are Ti links, but if you purchase links with the LP2.0 chassis, it comes standard with cf upper links (front and rear). Mine are en route and will be installed soon.
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shakemandril
Quarry Creeper
Just curious, did you have trouble fitting your ball ends into the skid?
papabash
I wanna be Dave
None, but I used my old skid and upgraded the sideplates. I'm not aware of any clearance issues with the new skids, though.
shakemandril
Quarry Creeper
Thanks for the response! I pulled the ball pivots out of the rod ends that were in the old chassis and they fit right in the new skid. The ones that are coming in the kit don't fit by about 1mm. Could have easily trimmed it up but I then I would have needed to modify the inlet that the link travels in.
papabash
I wanna be Dave
The issue is that the new lower links are using Revo rod ends, whereas the older links (and what the skid is designed for) are the TRA1942 ends. The Revo balls are just a bit wider. As you noted above, swapping the balls out for TRA1942 balls will fix the issue. I'm sure Don will address this somehow in future kits. Thanks for bringing it to our attention. "thumbsup"
papabash
I wanna be Dave
I realized the other day that I had never posted pics of the new super lightweight cf uppers that come standard when you order the LP2.0 chassis with links. These dudes are amazingly lightweight and have held up just fine to my abuse through 2 comps so far.
Weight of old Titanium rear upper:
And new cf rear upper:
Weight of old Titanium front upper:
And new cf front upper:
Rears installed:
Fronts installed:
Weight of old Titanium rear upper:
And new cf rear upper:
Weight of old Titanium front upper:
And new cf front upper:
Rears installed:
Fronts installed:
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papabash
I wanna be Dave
Thread is restored and visible again, sorry for the delay. Please let me know if there are any remaining issues, thanks.
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kwonchoba
Quarry Creeper
Re: Papabash's Team BWD 'Low-Pro' Wedge Build Now With New LP2.0
Man I used to have a low pro would kill for another one again
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Man I used to have a low pro would kill for another one again
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