My New Build

[redshift]

Zack a kickup in this case would either be an extension on the front, or reduced clearance to accomodate one. But yeah, just a basher. You have to keep in mind this project has a ways to go. I just had to get some temporary parts in place to give it a real wringing to see what needs to be changed or added, this is just real-time R&D, the fun way.

Cory the video looks notchy on my PC, is it just my hamsterwheel processor? I know the keychain cams have that pause-y problem but the native video seemed much better. And yeah that fowking timestamp...

Thanks for the comps Soro, and welcome to the jungle...

[Kcaz25]

Okay sounds good! Without it still its one of my favorite builds ever.

Veeeeeeery nice. Love the handling and how it basically absorbed the ground.

Incredible work man!!!!

[redshift]

A few notes about the suspension...

I am well aware the "bigbores" are none-such, and at least one other mfr. does the same thing with the wording. The fact the pistons fit both the plastic as well as the "bigbores" kinda gives it away...

At any rate, the extreme shallow angle I have results in a higher transit speed vs. a more vertical shock layout. So the (single hole) pistons are seeing very high fluid resistance. But the high damping rate is half the reason, along with the tight springs, that this is working so well. The 45W sili is taking a lot of the compression force OFF of the springs. So as I mentioned in an earlier post, one of the lower piston e-clips gave out. That was after over 30 runs, so I can deal with that. And I have 4 spares ready to go at all times (thank you Maxx) It is plush, and would not be suitable for jumping, not gonna pretend it would be... But if I can keep the weight around where it is now, I think this layout is gonna stay.

Working on a skidplate for underside protection, that's gonna add a bit.

That's all I have for the moment, thanks for the words Sparky.

bad@ss truck , wish i had the know how to build something like that ! you should build a few mor to sale ! i gaurantee ud get what u ask 4 them .

[redshift]

Thanks Anthony.

I don't have plans to duplicate, still have yet to "finish" this one!

[jappow]

I really like you truck and you work. You must have SICK time in on your build.

[littleazn248]

I don't typically post on here but damn seriously thats really nice machine work

[redshift]

Originally Posted by jappow

You must have SICK time in on your build.

My best estimate is 200+ hours between drawing and labor. Little scary when I think about it, but that was spread over a few months. It was around March 2010 when I scrapped the outrunner build and began layout for this one.

[redshift]

Originally Posted by littleazn248

I don't typically post on here but damn seriously thats really nice machine work

Thanks :)

I find it a little funny, the only thing "bling" is the centershaft, and that was only drilled and dished to lighten it as much as possible. Funny because that part will not be visible at all whan it's done the way I'm thinking. I guess the wheels are semi-attractive, but they sorta look like old style phone dials lol.

I'm aware that I'm my own harshest critic, but I am a machinist and do appeciate even ugly precision work :)

I don't have any major updates, but I am looking to get it winterized, so I'll post up when I do have something.

[redshift]

From last weekend...

Recon & Maxx 2 from neophase on Vimeo.

[Bondonutz]

Nice job of editeing like always Jason, good tunes as well. I really like the mutiple camera angles and joining them all together, must be a PITA ?

Looks like your creation is working well !

[pinkpanda3310]

Are you going to fit a body? Looks good as is because it is unusual but just curious.

[redshift]

Originally Posted by pinkpanda3310

Are you going to fit a body?

What.... foam and duct tape doesn't count?? You guys are impossible to please

I got it to a running state and got laaaaaaazy... but yes I will get something figured out eventually.

Jeff the 8 min video was originally over 90 minutes of video from 3 cams, so yeah editing is some work. I've thrown away hundreds of hours of video in the last 2 years or so doing this.

I really can't ask for more out of the new chassis, it is working as well as I could've hoped

[pinkpanda3310]

Originally Posted by redshift

I.........got laaaaaaazy...

I know how that feels.