Silverback Gorillamaxx Build

[Rivermaxx]

I have 2 hitech hs-645mg allready or I guess I could rob a hs5995tg from another truck. I am trying to build this truck on a budget so if I can use stuff I have allready I might as well do that. I kinda like the two servo idea because I have them allready just need to figure out how to hook them up to the steering.

[suicideneil]

Piece of cake:







Use a pair of metal bellcrank kits and use the servo-side bit from both when you assemble it. Just add a decent Kimbrough saver for each servo, and Bob's your Uncle.

[Rivermaxx]

How do you like that setup neil? I picked up about 5 of those servos a while back used for about $10 each. I think it will be a good use for them. Do I see a plexi skid on that badboy I would like to do the same.

[suicideneil]

I like it alot- having metal geared servos means I would have a hard time stripping them anyway, but the Kimbrough savers (large gas truck) do a great job, especially given my ma-hoo-siv tyres etc. I did have a plexi skid on the truck a while back (old photos), but I dont bother anymore- battle scars are sexy

[Rivermaxx]

Ok I have gone a done it now! I figured that in order to complete this project that I am going to have to take apart and sell another one of my nitro trucks. As much as I didnt want to do it I took apart my full blown dace predator Supermaxx with VBS,racerx with setbacks. I figured that if brushless is as good as you guys say it is I might as well use the best parts. So here is a mock up of what I am going to do. LMK if you guys approve.





I figured if I am going to do it I might as well do it right. I bet you guys hate too see that vbs and racerx with setbacks goto waste on a nitro anyway. Hopfully with the low center of gravity and the vbs and racer x geometry it will rival the legendary UE Razoback that only 12 trucks exist in the world. We all know a Silverback gorrilla would whip its ass anyway LOL. I really wish the g-maxx chassis setup was made out of 7075 billet instead of 6061. With the power of brushless you think a little added weight would matter?. I know added strength would. I sure hope that slipperential comes out soon I think that would be the ultimate on this setup . LMK what you guys think.

[feistyacorn]

That is one awesome build! I wish to build a truck like that someday! The UE stuff looks killer!

[Hardstyle]

Very nice dude! Keep it going. That will be hell of a truck, im sure
Hey did I see some plastic over there, in the middle You gonna do something about it

[Rivermaxx]

I am waiting till the end to figure out what I am going to do with the tranny no reason too spend extra money on this one if the slipperential coming out. You know what I mean.

[Hardstyle]

Yeah, wise decision. Im waiting IT aswell..

[George16]

Originally Posted by Rivermaxx

Ok I have gone a done it now! I figured that in order to complete this project that I am going to have to take apart and sell another one of my nitro trucks. As much as I didnt want to do it I took apart my full blown dace predator Supermaxx with VBS,racerx with setbacks. I figured that if brushless is as good as you guys say it is I might as well use the best parts. So here is a mock up of what I am going to do. LMK if you guys approve.

I figured if I am going to do it I might as well do it right. I bet you guys hate too see that vbs and racerx with setbacks goto waste on a nitro anyway. Hopfully with the low center of gravity and the vbs and racer x geometry it will rival the legendary UE Razoback that only 12 trucks exist in the world. We all know a Silverback gorrilla would whip its ass anyway LOL. I really wish the g-maxx chassis setup was made out of 7075 billet instead of 6061. With the power of brushless you think a little added weight would matter?. I know added strength would. I sure hope that slipperential comes out soon I think that would be the ultimate on this setup . LMK what you guys think.

Hahahahah. That's what I'm talking about. It looks real good. Just to let you know, my gmaxx weighed this much:
Emaxx – RTR with 2x 3S 5000mah lipo batteries. Had Badlands tires.
- 5.35 kgs = 11.77 lbs
but the brushless doesn't have any problems whipping it around

[Rivermaxx]

Originally Posted by George16

Hahahahah. That's what I'm talking about. It looks real good. Just to let you know, my gmaxx weighed this much:
Emaxx – RTR with 2x 3S 5000mah lipo batteries. Had Badlands tires.
- 5.35 kgs = 11.77 lbs
but the brushless doesn't have any problems whipping it around

You knew I couldnt resist using that beautiful vbs and racerx on this truck lol. Isnt the vbs a little bit lighter than regular bulk type setup? So ~ 11 pounds with some lighter wheels and tires isnt that bad. You guys think I am going to still be able to do a wheelie with the extension and setbacks?

[George16]

Yup.

Here are the weights for your viewing pleasure:

VBS Front w/ 7.5-8: 286g
VBS Rear w/ 7.5-8: 296g


GA 7x Rear & brace w/ Ultralite, K-Head, 7.5-8: 350g
GA 7x Rear & brace w/ Ultralite, K-Head, 7.5-8: 352g

[Rivermaxx]

Wow! I didnt think there was that much difference. Is that with titanium skids or without? I assume you meant front GA with brace also instead of 2 rears. Sweetstrobes will make them heavier also.The VBS look like the would be heavier, makes me appreciate them even more now. Well except for the cost LOL. Expensive but worth it IMHO.

[George16]

Oops.

GA 7x Rear & brace w/ Ultralite, K-Head, 7.5-8: 350g
GA 7x front & brace w/ Ultralite, K-Head, 7.5-8: 352g

Front is 2 grams heavier because of the bigger brace used.

The VBS weight is with the titanium skids.

[BL_RV0]