Project: Savage Flux 5T

[thzero]

I know. :)

Originally Posted by Bondonutz

Thye Baja shocks are much longer than the Flux shots.

[Bondonutz]

Originally Posted by thzero

I know. :)

Hmm, Not saying it can't be done but it will be a challange to get them to work well. I would love to see pictures when the mod is complete !

[thzero]

Check out rc-universe, the HPI Monster Truck section, there were a few folks that had done it over there.

[Bondonutz]

Sounds cool and I'd like to see them. I'd rather wait for yours then search through that huge forum.

[suicideneil]

Lazy git

Heres a good how-to:

http://www.rccoh.com/rc.how-to/savage.5b.shockmod.html

[thzero]

Yeah I've seen that before...

Anywhere he's a shot of one design for using a center diff with standard truggy motor mounts. Does require custom dogbones...



Have another one that I've working on that utilizes the TCS Crawlers 12" dogbone that I have, and another one that uses Mike's universal motor mount. Only thing with the latter is that it raises the CoG but it does fit within the TVPs much easier!

[thzero]

Thanks for pointing out that mag... picked it up; not very detailed writeup, but still gave me a few ideas!

[Bondonutz]

Originally Posted by suicideneil

Lazy git

Heres a good how-to:

http://www.rccoh.com/rc.how-to/savage.5b.shockmod.html

That was interesting Neil, Thank You
If I consider this there are several things I'd do a bit different tho.

Mr. Lazy

OBTW, whats a "GIT"

[Arct1k]

There is more detail on the rcdriver forum and you can chat with David

[thzero]

What might you approach differently Bondonutz? Always good to have different insights.

Mmms... may have to go poke a head in there. Couple of things I did like:

The Baja body, does give it a bit more complete look. Wasn't going to put the Flux battery boxes on as mine battery is inboard, so I'll have to get creative.

The lexan shield. Would probably have holes and use some zipties to tie it to the support posts. Dunno will have to see about that.

Was also planning to put a lexan 'top' on mine, just haven't gotten around to it.

Originally Posted by Arct1k

There is more detail on the rcdriver forum and you can chat with David

[Bondonutz]

I honestly don't have much to add just yet, only ideas and what I certainly will do differently

I have to build my FLM tranny forward kit first and see how happy I am w/it.
If I elect to keep the format I will consider LST shocks or possibly the 5B jobbers. I'm not certain that the 5b shocks are worth all the extra work and weight, let alone another 100.00 for them when I have new and paid for LST aluminum shocks in a drawer.

If I go with the DesertBoy 1/5 chassis then the 5b shocks would be the cats meow !

Either way aluminum shock towers and plastic bulks don't mix well. So FLM or someone elses bulks would be a better idea I beleive.

No way in hell will I buy FlexTek arms so I have to decide what I'd do about that ?

I had a few smaller ideas in mind but I don't know about the feasability because I have have yet to pull the first screw from my Flux yet.

[thzero]

Yeah, I've had same ideas and thoughts. I'd go with the DB 1/5 chassis over the TCS Crawlers one if I was to do it again. However, thats only if you don't plan to run the 5T body as its like an inch to short for a "perfect" fit. I liked the buggy look that the creation ended up with and 125+ for a body was gnawing at me.

Start pulling! Its fun! When its together, pull it apart again! Mine started life as a used Savage X SS nitro, then became a Savage XL with the K4.6 engine, then a Savage XL with LRP28/30 engines, and now its a 1/5th scale Flux. Soon I'll have enough parts for at least one more Savage, probably back to having a nitro brother.

Damn hobby! :)

Originally Posted by Bondonutz

I honestly don't have much to add just yet, only ideas and what I certainly will do differently

I have to build my FLM tranny forward kit first and see how happy I am w/it.
If I elect to keep the format I will consider LST shocks or possibly the 5B jobbers. I'm not certain that the 5b shocks are worth all the extra work and weight, let alone another 100.00 for them when I have new and paid for LST aluminum shocks in a drawer.

If I go with the DesertBoy 1/5 chassis then the 5b shocks would be the cats meow !

Either way aluminum shock towers and plastic bulks don't mix well. So FLM or someone elses bulks would be a better idea I beleive.

No way in hell will I buy FlexTek arms so I have to decide what I'd do about that ?

I had a few smaller ideas in mind but I don't know about the feasability because I have have yet to pull the first screw from my Flux yet.

[Bondonutz]

I like the look of the TCS chassis but the DB chassis will allow a much bigger motor.
I will be running a 1527 or 1717 on 6s.

Curious to how the 1527 will fit in FML chassis ?
I'm in the imddle of remodeling my house so RC projects have to wait a couple weeks.

[thzero]

Wanna come paint my kitchen after you are done?! :)

Yeah, ain't no way a 1527 is gonna fit! CN 1520 will, you'd have to cut out some of the chassis. Same with 1717. But thats also a larger diameter engine, might have issues. Why not just go with the 1520? Only 20kV.

I'm planning on running the 2200kV on 5S til it pukes. Then probably try a 1512 as that will drop in pretty ok. For my center diff I'm looking at doing either the 1512 or 1520, but think the latter really needs some 43/10 diffs for better gear reduction.

Originally Posted by Bondonutz

I like the look of the TCS chassis but the DB chassis will allow a much bigger motor.
I will be running a 1527 or 1717 on 6s.

Curious to how the 1527 will fit in FML chassis ?
I'm in the imddle of remodeling my house so RC projects have to wait a couple weeks.

[suicideneil]

Originally Posted by Bondonutz

OBTW, whats a "GIT"

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=git