[jadesportster]

Update:

My FLM stamped chassis kit came in the mail today and after 3 long hours, I've got the front arms, casters, bulk, front chassis brace, front tower, front skidplate, servo, & links all on the chassis. Springs for my big bore shocks are in the mail as well as an alum idler and 86 tooth spur gear.

I started looking at the tranny, rear skid plate, rear arms, CVD kit and all the screws and bolts----the project is starting to look a bit daunting. The transmission looks to be the most difficult part as I've never built a truck before. Without a step by step instruction guide it feels a bit like cave exploration without a flashlight. I've got pics from other builds online, as well as the stock VXL schematic, but there are some variences in the FLM parts-- Like how the rear tower links to the chassis via the tranny using the cross brace.

Questions:

One funny thing I found is that I have no clue where the included antennae holder mounts on the chassis as it does not thread into any of the holes on the extd pede chassis.

I'm also not sure if the stock black bracket that the esc sits on top of should be used for mounting on the FLM chassis.

I've got the servo in the chassis, but where in the wide world of sports does the receiver mount? Should I zip tie it to the shock tower above the servo or place it behind the servo standing upright similar to stock VXL setup? There is only 1 hole on the receiver to mount a hex screw through...