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Frozen72's RC18T FT "Budget Basher" Build
Here is my Team AE RC18T FT that is nearing competition. It's been a long project and I've almost sold it several times. I just need to get a Motor and Motor mount.
So far the upgrades are: DP Drag Link DP Gear Cover ProPulse DirtHawg Tires RPM Bumper Hitec HS-65HB Mamba 25A ESC and a horrifically painted body Pictures: http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/p...0307091107.jpg http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/p...0314092111.jpg http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/p...11091232-1.jpg http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/p...0091744a-1.jpg http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/p...420091744a.jpg http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/p...0502091829.jpg |
Nice...my 18T has had more upgrade/changes than I can list!
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Thanks. I'm just trying to get the upgrades that are absolutely needed.
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I ordered a eZRun 7800kv motor and a Motor Mount so it should be running in around 2 weeks!!! I can't wait to drive an RC after almost 6 months.
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Try to keep it in mint condition if you decide to sell it. What wheels are those, and did the Rhino fit without mods?
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I had to take off a small part of the sidewall because the wires are WAY to thick for a 1/18. I might rebuild the back with 14G wire and shorten the balance tabs...
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Let's see some body-off pics...
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Nicholas - any updates on the build?
And Ian, what's up with the Canada avatar? |
I'm just waiting on the Motor to come in. I also want my HC Deans plugs to get here too but I don't need them since I ordered 1 set with the motor.
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I'm proud to say that I'm 99% done with my RC18T FT Build. I have everything in hand minus the eZRun Motor and HC Deans Plugs. They should both be here by Friday. I'm going to test it out for a few days before I send my Mamba to MTM to have the signal wires resoldered.
All of the upgrades so far are: RPM Bumper DP Gear Cover DP DragLink FT Shocks with O-Ring Mod and Green Slime Pro-Pulse Dirt Tires Hitec HS-65HB Tightened Servo Saver Mamba 25 Pro (Modded Mamba-25) eZRun 12T 7800kv Motor Zippy/Rhino 1750mah 2S 25C Li-Po Other things I bought for the RC18T FT: IMAX B5 Charger SwangHobby Volt/Amp Meter I took some pictures today and it's amazing the difference good lighting will make: http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/p...T/P5180061.jpg http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/p...T/P5180063.jpg http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/p...T/P5180072.jpg http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/p...T/P5180073.jpg http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/p...T/P5180074.jpg http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/p...T/P5180083.jpg http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/p...T/P5180088.jpg http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/p...T/P5180089.jpg http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/p...T/P5180090.jpg http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/p...T/P5180094.jpg |
Sweet mods on the Mamba 25. Looks great.
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Well, I just got back from my 2nd ever pack with the RC18T and it was great. (For the most part)
Temps: Motor - 177 ESC - 120 Battery - 97 Ambient temp - ~75 The bad news: My rear diff is already starting to die My antenna tube broke Motor is still running too hot The good news: I rebuilt the diffs much better this time I got the hang of jumping and not immediately tapping the brakes Almost zero cogging (The only time was when I was trying too and was barely applying throttle) I'm starting to like the 18T more everytime!!! What I need to do/order: Rebuild shocks Order 1 set of Steel Gears for the Rear Order a TheToyz HeatSink Velcro the battery to keep it from sliding I'm scared to drive it now because I don't have the money for the Steel Diffs yet nor do I have a spare. And yes they were shimmed correctly... I started off jumping the x-factor and then my rear diff started to go and I could hardly get up to WOT so I decided I was going to step up my bashing. I then made the jump to where I used to get double backflips with my old RC18MT and I hit it WOT!!! The first jump was a PERFECT backflip and I kept going landing around half of them. Then I went for a double and I landed 2 of those but on the 3rd attempt I didn't quite get enough rotation and I landed on the front end and the turnbuckle snapped. I'm amazed that is lasted so long... Oh yea it was at least 12-15 feet in the air!!! http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/p...0520091754.jpg http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/p...520091754a.jpg http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/p...520091754b.jpg http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/p...520091754c.jpg http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/p...0520091755.jpg http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/p...0520091758.jpg http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/p...520091758a.jpg At least I have a reason to upgrade. I think I'm going to try a set of the stockers but boil them since in the past I had better luck with them... I ordered what I needed to get get my RC18T running!!! Order included: TheToyz Steel Diff Gears (1 set for the rear) AE Diff Rebuild Kit AE Shock Rebuild Kit TheToyz HeatSink AE Plastic Turnbuckles AE Body Clips BRP Diff/Axle Shims Everything came to a little bit under $60 with Shipping. It should be here Tuesday!!! |
My friend's and myself race in a buddies basement w/our 18B's and after 1.5 yrs, no one has had a diff go bad. That is after over 150hrs/. of run time.....here is a vid of our racing..
My 18B has the white truck body http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DH464JxEkoQ |
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