Project Super-VBS-CF-Gorillamaxx!!!

[jordan...]

Hi everyone,

Well now i'm only one step away from this thing running. I just recieved my driveshafts from RC Alloys today, and boy are these BEEFY. They fit perfectly after a little dremeling. The pins were to long for the centre diff mount so they were hitting the mount instead of going into the cup, so i just cut them a little shorter and everything was sweet. Here are some pics:

RC Alloys bones compared to Gorillamaxx extended rear driveshaft





Driveshafts installed:





Tried to get a pic of the clearance between the motor and driveshaft, sorry for the bad quality



Also got the reciever mounted and the antenna mount done, if anyone's wondering it is a K Factory antenna mount





Well thats about it for now, as Mike put it, "its a waiting game now" concerning the MGM. I can't wait to have this running and get some vids up!

Jordan

P.S you can stop asking me for vids now, ask Mike or MGM

[TruckBasher]

Like the movie..... "..if looks can kill" (or something like that)

Well like you Im also waiting for my MGM.....

btw what antenna holder is that, seems sturdy...

[jordan...]

Originally Posted by jordan...

Also got the reciever mounted and the antenna mount done, if anyone's wondering it is a K Factory antenna mount

[TDC57]

WOW.. it’s finally starting to look complete and dam it does look good!..

Hay Jordan I just got back some controllers from MGM (took 4 months) do you want me send you out one of my spare’s (?) Not for keeps, but you can have / use it until your MGM comes in..

Just PM your address and I’ll shoot it out to you this weekend. The largest compactly I have is MGM compro 160 amp, 24 cell brushless (runs great on 8s)

Either way no worries Sir..

Have a great weekend “J”..

Shaun.

P.S.
Love the D-Bones..



P.S.S.
Truckbasher!, I saw your stuff at MetalMan’s house last weekend (LOOKEN GOOD!!) you should be happy!..

[jordan...]

Wow, i dont know what to say Shaun, i dont know of anyone else who would be willing to ship a $300+ ESC to another forum member for a temporary 'loan'. Hats off to you sir, that is the nicest gesture i've seen on any forum anywhere.

I'd have to say no though, after you had to wait 4 months to get it back i would be terrified to throw it in my truck just incase i exploded it or something Mike should have my MGM in sometime next week anyway, so i shouldnt have to wait much longer. Plus, im still in this neck brace So it will be at least a week or two before i can drive anything.

Thanks again mate
jordan

[TDC57]

Anytime, anyplace, anything for you sir..

Sooooo how is the build coming along?? did you get your controller yet ??

How is your neck & back doing..

Enquiring minds want to know..

Have a great week Jordan.. keep us posted..

[jordan...]

Thanks again Shaun, I have been in contact with Mike every couple of days about the controller, should definately be in this week. I think he's probably getting sick of my e-mails asking if its come in yet

As for the build, there isn't anything needed anymore except for the ESC. But that didn't stop me getting some *bling* for it I have upgraded the plastic links on the upper rear RacerX arms to aluminium links from an OFNA Dominator. This morning i also recieved some brand new UE aluminium wheels with brand new Proline Mashers installed, only paid $61 as well. They turned out to be cheaper than my Wabash's

I'll have some pics up in a couple of hours, got some grinding to do first!

The neck is healing really well, i'm into a soft collar neck brace and it should be off in the next couple of weeks. Now i've got titanium in my neck, it should be stronger than ever (Thanks for asking Shaun, means alot)

ill have some pics up soon
jordan

[TDC57]

Cool.. looking forward to seeing the updates Sir..

I'm also glad to her your getting better.. Way cool..

Have a great painless week.

[JERRY2KONE]

Hey there Jordan great to hear that you are doing well and still moving forward with the project. It is looking nice. So the RC Alloy shafts came in quickly for you. Reading your last post I was thinking how lucky you are. Healing nicely and if you ever need any titanium for your projects you can aloways borrow some from yourself Just poking fun at ya. Glad to hear that you are doing better.

[jordan...]

Hey Jerry, haven't seen you for a little while, hows Korea treating you?

Well, as said before, im still waiting on the ESC, which is the only part i need to get this running, but Mike says any day now, so fingers crossed. Even though i have all the parts i couldn't help getting some bling for the truck when the opportunity arose I have replaced the plastic links on the rear upper racerX arms with aluminium links from an OFNA Dominator. I also scored some new UE wheels with tyres off of ebay for cheaper than my 40 series wheels/tyres cost me Anyway, here are the pics!













I personally like the F-150 shell over the truggy style shell with the new rims installed.

cheers
jordan

[thephilonator]

Wow, $61 for a set of UE alum wheels, thats quite a bargain, good work Jordan.

good to hear that you're getting better.

keep us in the loop.

[George16]

Looks real good Jordan. Let me know if you need a spare set of the Ofna link. I just got a set. They're blue in color but I plan on stripping them using EZ Off oven cleaner and then tapping them once I receive the left hand tap my brother sent to me.

[jordan...]

Thanks guys and Lito, i reckon those links should go on your Gmaxx

[plettenbergs]

the directional turbines are on ass-backerds!...the tread is right but the wheel are pointing differant ways!...details-details!...good job #2

[George16]

Originally Posted by jordan...

Thanks guys and Lito, i reckon those links should go on your Gmaxx

I'm going to put a pair on the display SM. The gmaxx will stay as is, for now . The revo gets most of the runtime nowadays too and my son is complaining so I'm building a brushless revo for myself.