4wd Baja 5e based on stretched truggy chassis

[othello]

Body is now painted and stickers are applied. I'm not 100% convinced with the result. I might change sticker positions.





@Maciolus
I lenghtened an original center CVD by cutting it in two halves. Added length with an aluminium tube which is glued onto the two cvd halves. A steel tube would have been a better choice since my aluminum tube is to thin and starts to swing under load.

...the look reminds me of the Tamiya Dark Impact..looks good though...would look great with some bigger knobblier tires too..

[othello]

Yep, with body those tires look somewhat to small. Although handling with truggy tires was perfect. Won't be easy to find good performing light wheight tires with bigger diameter fitting a wheel with the right hex.

[othello]

I shot 2 new videos this evening (filming while driving). Still running on truggy tires as they give good performance.

video on a small forest track
video on grass

I even managed to drift it on asphalt but the flash card was already full.

[othello]

Got some drifting action on video today while running on grass with 10s1p A123, overall gear ratio of 1:13,8 and AKA City Block truggy tires.

Still picture


baja video while drifting on grass

Runtime around 5 minutes with 2060mAh charged back. Motor temp reached 60-70°C (140-158°F) depending on where i measured. Outside temperature around 24°C (75°F).