Very nice part, Mike. Nice pocketing.

Wow! I like it!

Maybe you can make a support brace for the end of the motor in the fornt of the car? I think it will help.

Thanks, Rene(Serum).
The motor doesn't really "need" rear support, and it wouldn't be super easy to implement, as it would have to adjust for gear mesh concurrently with the front of the motor on the mount upright. Personally, I think the complexity is not worth the benefit - the mount itself is quite rigid and, barring catastrophe or extreme abuse, won't need support at the rear of the motor to be effective.

Yes you are rigth. Your mount is pretty strong, but sometimes not the motor. But I see you point.

OK, with FLM Hybrid bulks and 1/8 diff, using the Slipperential diff in the center, dogbone lengths required are around 82-85mm pin to pin in the front and 107-110mm pin to pin out back(82mm and 110mm or 85mm and 107mm). Diffs do have slight variances in size, as do drive cups, but the skid is slotted to accommodate this.

rear skid
 

I finished up a slick little matching race skid for the rear - a matching front skid and chassis extension are also in the works. :-)

Looks good Mike... Big improvement over the plastic chassis.

Now you just need to whip up front and rear bulks with the diff holes adjusted to fit a lst diff case, and the front nose adapter machined to fit the lst case as well.

Just saying....

Looks nice and light!

And a titanium chassis plate with front kick up, all one piece. Since we are being forward.

It won't be too long for a truggy-style chassis - 7075-T6 Aluminum, though (Titanium would be cost prohibitive).

Skids
 

Front skid is done(waiting for material to make a run, though). :-)

I understand. I am very excited still.

Final version
 

Finished the front skid - tweaked it slightly from the prototype.
http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail...ace_Skid_Plate

CHassis extension
 

Finished up the 35mm chassis extension last night. Hoping to finish the 50mm version today and get them post posted to the site and available for sale. The good news is that I was able to devise a relatively simple and modular design that allows for a super light weight, strong, and attractive design that complements the V-Maxx chassis nicely - and fit any Maxx that uses standard skids and bulks. I will likely also make a few skids to accept the UE VBS system as well, as I know the Maxx purists and collectors appreciate compatibility with the high end parts.

The 35mm extension adds less than 2oz to the weight of the truck!

By utilizing a modular skid-based design, the penalty for severe use is mitigated - after bashing to your heart's content, the skid will be the only real wear item, which will be available separately for under $20!

installed pictures
 

Some pics of the prototype installed onto a V-Maxx chassis. I tested the UE Lightning and stock chassis as well(fits either, though stock chassis needs minor dremel work to clear the top plate - not likely to see many stock chassis, though)

Looks good!
How about the center axle?
Doesnt that has to be longer to?

Yes, a longer center shaft is needed. Although not verified at the moment, a stock cvd bone from the front/rear diff-to-wheel should be the correct length for the 35mm extended version. :-)

Dang Mike, I cant buy this stuff as fast as your making it.

@ Buzzaw46 you are so rigth.

@ Mike you are so fast and every single Part looks so nice! I can't wait to get them.
Will you make Center Dogbones or CVD's?

I have the Chassis, braces, center skid, and diff mount already and they look amazing! I have the LP Shock towers, front/rear skids, and a new set of FLM hybrids on order, and I'm sure Mike will have quick change hybrids soon enough, LOL!

I got together with my painter today to practice some new techniques for the body I picked for this beast. It's going to be amazing!

Here is what we ended up with today, the photos don't do it justice!http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...pstqzbqvra.jpg

I decided to make the 50mm version a little different than initially planned - should have them done in a few days. Same idea, but tweaked. :-)

Body painting is definitely not a strength of mine - I lack the patience needed to be good at it - fortunately, I have some friends that can paint if I want something nicer than a one-color-wonder for bashing.

For the 50mm length, what body is that putting the maxx under?

I presume you can use the stock chassis braces or the aluminum correct?

I'm getting really tempted to sneak in an order for this Maxx chassis with the center diff.

The ERevo body is sized nicely for the 35mm extension - for the 50mm extension, I'm thinking Savage XL.

Need some pics of your completed setup

Coming together nicely! Thanks Mike, You The Man!

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...psyzrvba5j.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...pskwvatz48.jpg

Truck is looking sweet!

Dang it, with all these topics, I want a maxx to :)
Nice car Buzzsaw!

Thanks guys! Mike and I have flipped my painter to. He was always a bit of a Maxx hater, but the clean center diff mount and LCG RCM chassis has him drooling, and considering a monster truck build.

I cant wait to drive this thing. Hope to have the rest of the parts this week!

Hi guys new here from Denmark.. Am also building a RCM Maxx so thought I should chime in..loving your build Buzzsaw ..question lenghth of your dogbones/ diff cups??

Pics of my build soon..
Kristian

I used Associated #89575 82mm (front) Associated #89576 108mm (rear) dogbones. RCM slipperential with Traxxas 6mm drive cups in the center and Mugen MBX7T diffs with UE 5mm drive cups on the pinions. That setup gets me about 2-3mm of end play on each bone.

May I ask why you use two different sizes cups?
Don't you have a lot of play in the 5mm cup?
Or is the 5mm the bore size Wich slides over the pinion?

Correct its just the difference between pinion and diff gear size.

Thanks for the Info Buzzsaw..very Nice build..Think i am going with the 350mm extension so have to mockup when i get the parts from Mike..guess its going to be a bit "suck it and see" ;-)

The front won't change - just add 35mm to the rear with the extension. Basically, you will need around 85mm up front and 145mm out back - could go 88mm up front and 142mm out back with the adjustment available on the skid. These are ball park numbers, based on the Slipperential diff - some diffs are slightly larger or smaller, but using the 85/145 sizes you should fit most 1/8 diffs out there.

Thanks Mike.. Next question..anyone know a good brand with 145mm dogbones?? Thanks in advance.. K.

I haven't done anything with Maxx trucks in quite some time.

Darn you Mike, I may have to build another one!

I read that Alza Racing has a stainless 142mm bone that works well on a 35mm extended V-Maxx. :-)

ALZA make very beefy parts too, so it should be indestructible...

50mm extension done
 

Shown next to the 35mm for size comparison. :-)

Thanks for the Info.. HPI do dogbones that fit for the Savage XL but they are 8mm .. Can they fit (somehow) the Slipperential drivecups or are we waaay out?? Can get them locally and cheap ...