New to the forum, dabbled in RC for most of my life, but just recently escalated to crawlers, got a SCX24 that is modded to pieces and a Redcat Gen8 v1 that is stripped for lower weight and more performance than scale. But limited how much more I want to put in to that platform.
So a friend bought a cheater-rig, damn him, because now I want one too.
But I am playing around with putting one together myself.
Generall idea with the build is:
- LCG/semi-bellydragger
- Lightweight
- Clean and "simple" build
- Slow and controlled over speed, I prefer slow technical climbs
- Rules be darned, not enough competitions here to warrant a build
For chassis I am thinking in the lines of Gspeed V3 or Rock Pirates, depending on availability and shipping costs to Norway.
Transmission:
I want direct motor mount, and thinking Holmes Revolver Snub 1800.
1. The Vanquish dig transmission (and copies) are tempting because of performance gain, but they are adding complexity.
2. Lightweight simple transmission is...simple and lightweight. Can add overdrive to axles.
3. Overdrive transmission like Element fex, adding complexity, but seems like a sweet feature.
Any tips or other recommendations?
Axles:
I do not have any strong preferences, but cleans and simple is in the back of my head.
Since I am looking at lightweight, standard plastic axles are an option, but heavier metal ones add "free" weight down low.
Width, clearance and steering radius is the biggest factors I can thnk about.
Wide axles are good for articulation and sidehilling, but can limit in tight spaces, but I prefer and have access to more "open" rock, so I am leaning this way.
Turning radius is important, so might sacrifice clearance for radius.
1. Straight wide axles, simple and tested AR44s fex.
2. Capra portal axles...sexier, more clearance and heavier
3. SCX10iii portals or similar, high clearance but not so wide, might be beneficial in tighter spaces and be a more "balanced" truck with regards to dimensions.
4. I can borrow the Redcat axles..
Portals give clearance, but also higher center of gravity, ability to clear obstacles vs sidehill performance.
In short, what I am wondering the most about is what "combination" of capabilities that give the most balanced and overall performing truck?
One thing is when choosing a kit, but when choosing everything from scratch I suddenly have to consider every option, and how they work together.
Appreciate any feedback, experience or other tips that I am sure I haven't thought about.
So a friend bought a cheater-rig, damn him, because now I want one too.
But I am playing around with putting one together myself.
Generall idea with the build is:
- LCG/semi-bellydragger
- Lightweight
- Clean and "simple" build
- Slow and controlled over speed, I prefer slow technical climbs
- Rules be darned, not enough competitions here to warrant a build
For chassis I am thinking in the lines of Gspeed V3 or Rock Pirates, depending on availability and shipping costs to Norway.
Transmission:
I want direct motor mount, and thinking Holmes Revolver Snub 1800.
1. The Vanquish dig transmission (and copies) are tempting because of performance gain, but they are adding complexity.
2. Lightweight simple transmission is...simple and lightweight. Can add overdrive to axles.
3. Overdrive transmission like Element fex, adding complexity, but seems like a sweet feature.
Any tips or other recommendations?
Axles:
I do not have any strong preferences, but cleans and simple is in the back of my head.
Since I am looking at lightweight, standard plastic axles are an option, but heavier metal ones add "free" weight down low.
Width, clearance and steering radius is the biggest factors I can thnk about.
Wide axles are good for articulation and sidehilling, but can limit in tight spaces, but I prefer and have access to more "open" rock, so I am leaning this way.
Turning radius is important, so might sacrifice clearance for radius.
1. Straight wide axles, simple and tested AR44s fex.
2. Capra portal axles...sexier, more clearance and heavier
3. SCX10iii portals or similar, high clearance but not so wide, might be beneficial in tighter spaces and be a more "balanced" truck with regards to dimensions.
4. I can borrow the Redcat axles..
Portals give clearance, but also higher center of gravity, ability to clear obstacles vs sidehill performance.
In short, what I am wondering the most about is what "combination" of capabilities that give the most balanced and overall performing truck?
One thing is when choosing a kit, but when choosing everything from scratch I suddenly have to consider every option, and how they work together.
Appreciate any feedback, experience or other tips that I am sure I haven't thought about.