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Rivermaxx · 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikak

has anyone mounted one to a truck ? if you have post pics please. im trying to figure out how to mount them to a G3.

I think we are going to have to make a small lower skid that screws to the bottom of the chassis with the existing counter sunk screws. The hole in the bottom of the g3 doesnt help much for mounting the cd mount.

RC-Monster Mike · 02.17.2010, 10:02 PM

I am pretty sure I made a G3 skid for someone previously. Surely I could do it again. I will make a batch of skids for the FLM emaxx as well in the coming days to help anyone needing this piece for an easier go of the installation.

JERRY2KONE · **Thanks mike -** 02.17.2010, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by RC-Monster Mike

I am pretty sure I made a G3 skid for someone previously. Surely I could do it again. I will make a batch of skids for the FLM emaxx as well in the coming days to help anyone needing this piece for an easier go of the installation.

Thanks Mike for the assistance with the skid. I am sure that most of us could figure something out to overcome the issue, but it would be much easier if something came pre-made for their specific installation. I have an FLM Maxx, and a UE Lightning that I plan on mounting my CD mounts on, which are both pretty much the same animal. Please let us know when these plates are ready and how we can acquire them. Have a great day Sir.

Rivermaxx · 02.17.2010, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by RC-Monster Mike

I am pretty sure I made a G3 skid for someone previously. Surely I could do it again. I will make a batch of skids for the FLM emaxx as well in the coming days to help anyone needing this piece for an easier go of the installation.

By any chance do you have any pics of the g3 skid setup? I and many other are wondering if you still make custom length driveshafts also. rcalloy's is no longer making them. They waer a good supplier of custom length shaft for all of us . I dont know what we are going to do now.

George16 · 02.17.2010, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RC-Monster Mike

I am pretty sure I made a G3 skid for someone previously. Surely I could do it again. I will make a batch of skids for the FLM emaxx as well in the coming days to help anyone needing this piece for an easier go of the installation.

That sounds great Mike

. How much would it cost for just the skids?

ANGRY-ALIEN · 02.17.2010, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rivermaxx

By any chance do you have any pics of the g3 skid setup? I and many other are wondering if you still make custom length driveshafts also. rcalloy's is no longer making them. They waer a good supplier of custom length shaft for all of us . I dont know what we are going to do now.

JoFreak has one installed in his G3... see the pic and link below..

Need help with my G3-build

Rivermaxx · 02.17.2010, 10:40 PM

I personally want my mount lower and way forward on that chassis.Might have to do a little trimming on the rear plate and make a center skid but its doable.

George16 · 02.17.2010, 11:23 PM

I received mine yesterday and will be mocking it to my gmaxx chassis and try to make a skid. If I'm not satisfied with it, I'll buy a new skid from Mike.

Finnster · 02.17.2010, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

Bad news finn, 52 is two too many. It just hits the top mount and dremeling enough to make it work will get into the threads of the mount. I'm going to dremel it anyway and use as long of a screw as possible and hope to span past the affected area. I'll post results.

Oh, btw, I got my two in!

Ah dammity damn. :(

Any way these can be modded in the next rev to fit the 52t?

RC-Monster Mike · 02.17.2010, 11:41 PM

I can make custom length aluminum drive shafts - will have to get a system in place here for efficiency, though.

George16 · 02.17.2010, 11:55 PM

I was thinking about making another Gmaxx chassis plate much like the one I made before without the tranny cutout so I can have a spot to mount the CD mount without the need for custom made shafts. I'll make a cardboard cutout once I get home from work(it's 1:00 in the afternoon here in Japan) and post some pics about this idea of mine. The aluminum plate will be 3mm thick (aircraft grade 6061T6 aluminum) and I think it will be robust enough to hold the cd in place.

JERRY2KONE · **We need it. -** 02.18.2010, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by RC-Monster Mike

I can make custom length aluminum drive shafts - will have to get a system in place here for efficiency, though.

With RCalloys gone we could really use the help Mike. Granted the need for custom drive shafts is not one of those gold rush factors in R/C, but with the type of builds that allot of us do with these vehicles we would be lost without a solid supplier of good quality shafts to depend on. Plus most of what any of us can find in stock or aftermarket replacements is hardly durable. Having a solid set of driveshafts can elliminate the worries of having a weak spot in our drivetrain that can result in set after set of replacement shafts. Thanks for the offer to fill the gap MM.

Rivermaxx · 02.18.2010, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by RC-Monster Mike

I can make custom length aluminum drive shafts - will have to get a system in place here for efficiency, though.

Will aluminum be strong enough? I wonder if 7075 would work best because its harder stronger material.

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Originally Posted by George16

I was thinking about making another Gmaxx chassis plate much like the one I made before without the tranny cutout so I can have a spot to mount the CD mount without the need for custom made shafts. I'll make a cardboard cutout once I get home from work(it's 1:00 in the afternoon here in Japan) and post some pics about this idea of mine. The aluminum plate will be 3mm thick (aircraft grade 6061T6 aluminum) and I think it will be robust enough to hold the cd in place.

I am thinking the same thing but with 3mm carbon fiber plate.

George16 · 02.18.2010, 09:20 AM

Beau, I just did the mockup and in order to mount the CD into the gmaxx skid/chassis itself, I need the cd mount to have an additional 14mm in height. I'm still going to make my chassis plate but with another skidplate to mount the cd in place.

It will be heavier but it's okay since the powerplant can take care of it anyway. I want it to be a little bit heavier so I can do higher speeds.

feistyacorn · 02.18.2010, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by RC-Monster Mike

I can make custom length aluminum drive shafts - will have to get a system in place here for efficiency, though.

That would be awesome Mike!

I think that I found a way to mount the CD using the stock bottom plate. It only requires a little chainsaw action on the servo plate.

Should be all good once I get the Slipperential and driveshafts.