Thanks for the tip IB, I already have ;). I got the national's set-up, but I'm going stock first to get a feel for it.

Do the Ofna CR kits usually come with that great looking carry bag? My kit is a Hong Nor kit (straight from factory, not via Ofna USA) and it didn't! Oh well. :)

The Ofna chassis looks a little different to mine too, interesting. (edit: oops, just my eyes! they're the same)

Is your's the Factory Team edition with the alloy rear toe-in plate?

No, mine is the original CR, which I bought because it was 100 bucks less than the FT which is being discontinued, and I don't need the FT parts. WHAT A DEAL!

Also: Guys, my bat mount plan has some flaws, as in how I secure them. Any suggestions? I can't lay them down touring car style because of the mud gaurd mounts popping up.

Would Lexan be strong enough?

YEY! More Progress!

Got my replacement diff cup, and I changed the motor mount so the motor is in the front left. I had to solve the problem of spur clearance however, and it turns out i had some hex spaces from my old old 4-tec that were a perfect fit! Just had to bore out the ones that went on the original diff mount posts.

Just need to get some diff oil, make my batt holders and get my electronics! How exciting to see it all come together!

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u.../IMG_1081a.jpg

The spacers:
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u.../IMG_1082a.jpg

Better look:
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u.../IMG_1083a.jpg

I'm the same way!

looks supa, supra!!!!

lol, ur getting very close, just do one thing, cut that cf plate that goes over the servo more so there isnt those lil holes, looks ALOT better imo

Thanks a lot man. I would, but I don't have the tools. All my graphite cutting so far had been with lexan scissors, lol.

ohhhh, wow idk how u can live without a dremel LOL

but cant u cut that pice off, if u cut that other part, whats different? or does it not cut clean?

It doesn't cut clean, and I don't have a mask, so graphite dust is a concern, and I still want a blade left on my scissors, lol. I'm not really trying to make it pretty yet, just want everything together first, ya know?

Got the shocks on today. By far the BEST and easiest shocks I've ever assembled. Just the dust boots are probably the most annoying thing I've ever had to deal with besides stripped screws.

You need to ask for a Dremel for your birthday!!!

lol, that's impossible. how do you think I'm getting the elecs? oh, wait, from my summer job. I wish I was a spoiled rotten kid :(. lol

Me too!