My GCM Desertboy-17 (Flux)

[Savage03]

So my savage is going through yet another transformation this thing has seen more upgrades than any rc I own I think but all things considered I have owned it since they hit the shelves back when and I think the only other rig I have owned as long is a clod.
This was needed tho after going brushless I grew tired of chasing the darn thing after it wheelied over on itself and ruining new bodies in one outting! So this bad boy stretches the tvps out to 3" longer over stock! I didnt think this was much at first till I got it Thurs. and started putting it together and with front and rear diffs in I was shocked at just how much larger this is.
I had to get a motor mount and they happened to have one there that was milled out osme to fit a castle motor since the hpi motor is smaller in diameter so that was good timing on my part. The kit is great, comes with screws, steering brace, servo mount, the battery tray is optional and theirs a skid plate available as well but was out of stock when I ordered.
Here is contact info and the specs for ones interested.

Now the goods.
Like to hear some feedback on the bodys also, think their to short and its another $45 to get what I need which is a 1/5 scale lid.

[Savage03]

Bodies...
Forgot to mention the measurement to give an idea from axle to axle is 18" and the redcat lid or the other 2 (firehammer, xtm mammoth) are 24.75" long

Not sure on gearing yet but I have a 44 spur and 21 pinion and a 16t thats it, 4s lipo.

[Bondonutz]

Looks dam good except how the bodys are unfortunetly falling very short. Curious to see a larger body on that lunker chassis !!!

Be real careful with that TrueRC pack w/it only being 15C !!!

I've always liked those Losi tires !!!

[Savage03]

Thanks buddy.
You know I was told something like that before on here about the lipo, I was told to buy it so I did and now im being told its bad! Sad thing is its true cause I emailed tru rc to confirm and he said the same :(
Unfortunately I cant afford a new one right now with having to spend $45 on a new body and a few misc. things I need to finish this oh and yea I have no radio either :( Had a few really rough months and have seen 6 of my rc's head to new homes and my radios to, dam bills anyway! So hope to get a new one maybe in april.
Suggestions on a good priced lipo? Wanna stick with 4s I think unless theirs a good reason for more? I have been happy with the power of a 4s so far.

[squeeforever]

Originally Posted by Savage03

Thanks buddy.
You know I was told something like that before on here about the lipo, I was told to buy it so I did and now im being told its bad! Sad thing is its true cause I emailed tru rc to confirm and he said the same :(
Unfortunately I cant afford a new one right now with having to spend $45 on a new body and a few misc. things I need to finish this oh and yea I have no radio either :( Had a few really rough months and have seen 6 of my rc's head to new homes and my radios to, dam bills anyway! So hope to get a new one maybe in april.
Suggestions on a good priced lipo? Wanna stick with 4s I think unless theirs a good reason for more? I have been happy with the power of a 4s so far.

You'll be fine with that pack...thats 75amps continuous which from what I've seen, Dan underrates his packs, so I'd think it can handle more than that.

[Savage03]

Yea thats what I was told when I bought it then someone on here replied to my old thread saying it would explode at some point lol. So ive been worried now ever since but even so still like some suggestions for a 2nd pack.

[Bondonutz]

I didn't say Dans packs are junk, Just said be careful Gearing etc due to the 15C.
I still have few of Dans packs and I concur on the under rateing, but you have to play it safe with all that weight.

Heres where a LOT of memebrs including myself have purchased Lipos from, the prices are great and selection is through the roof.
They also have 2.4 radios for under $40.00, not a typo !
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_index.asp

[V0RT3X]

Are you using belleville springs on the slipper?

[Savage03]

Originally Posted by V0RT3X

Are you using belleville springs on the slipper?

Yes sir I am.

[E-Revonut]

Neumotors.com has some good prices on high quality lipos. I just got a 5500mah 25C 4s lipo with shipping for $84. Some people really like the Lipos from HobbyCity, personally I would rather not bother. Some have had big problems with them and after paying $25 to ship them I would rather send my money to Neu in Cali than HC in Hong Kong

[Savage03]

$80 isnt bad at all, im in Ca so that would be a fast delivery. Thanks for the info both of you I will check em both when im ready. Next step is a radio which is $200 looking at the dx3s.
So what does everyone think about my current gearing? Double checked and my other pinion is a 17t only 2 I have right now. Thanks

[Savage03]

Bear with me, so if I were to say buy 2 of these and wired right I would have 9000mah? and be 4s?
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s..._30C_Lipo_Pack

[Bondonutz]

Originally Posted by Savage03

Bear with me, so if I were to say buy 2 of these and wired right I would have 9000mah? and be 4s?
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s..._30C_Lipo_Pack

wired in series you'll have 4s with 4500mah

wired parraelle you'll have 2s with 9000mah

There are 5000mah packs with 40C also availible, spend a few more bucks and get the higher C-rating packs if budget allows

[Gdot]

agreed on the high c rating. high capacity x high c makes a nice stable battery. worth the extra cash in these big trucks (in my experience anyway) like bondonutz says
your clutch spring thing is cool. so there's a thrust bearing in there also, and the washer-spring thing?

[Savage03]

Originally Posted by Gdot

your clutch spring thing is cool. so there's a thrust bearing in there also, and the washer-spring thing?

Yes their is, Kershaw sells these for like $8 works to.