Vaterra Slickrock 1/18 BUILD

[Floppy_Bacon]

Alright here is my new Vaterra Slickrock 1/18.
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It is okl, but needs some work. I think it can be a better rig. Here are the problems out of box.
WIRING MESS!!
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NATURAL LEAN FROM MOTOR WEIGHT TO SIDE
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MAX OUT OF BOX ARTICULATION
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Lets see if we can make this an awesome 1/18 rig.

 

[Floppy_Bacon]

First Step, real TIRES!!!!
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HERE IS THE DIFFERENCE OF WHEELS.
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Im thinking next is, re-rout wires, move battery, and move ESC. Im new to modifying rc rigs, but Im also thinking of getting the wheels out wider. Maybe spacers, or longer axle shafts. And also getting the tube chassis up higher with longer links. We will see.

 

[gotmike]

any chance you want to post details on the wheels and tires... still a bit new to this all...

 

[SLYKY09]

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[gotmike]

how easy was that servo to mount... was it a bolt on application or did you have to mod the mount???

 

[damnpaleguy]

How's it running so far plan on buying a slickrock in the next few days ?