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RC-Monster Aluminum
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06.07.2010, 09:36 PM
TCS has had them on backorder for quite some time!! I'm still waiting for mine to be filled, but they are waiting on HPI.
Personally I think the TerraPins look like crap. As for "belting", I found gorilla tape works really well. |
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RC-Monster Mod
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09.17.2011, 01:47 PM
OK - so this thread is back from the dead...
After 15 months or so I finally got my motor and transmission back from Jamie and FLM but sadly he's scrubbed the idea of making a Savage Super Extended chassis... So its back to the drawing board! What are your chassis recommendations? Options: - Flux - TCS Extended - Savage XL - FLM XL - FLM Tranny FWD XL - ??? What do I go with? Still wanting to get in a 1717... |
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Old Skool
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09.18.2011, 07:14 AM
Well that sucks.
The tranny forward seems like a nice option for keeping the batts inside the TVP and the weight well balanced, though the GCM Desertboy chassis is nice too for a 'big' savage, depends which looks better to you as both seem pretty sturdy by all accounts.. |
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09.18.2011, 07:20 AM
I'm leaning towards FLM FLUX XL...
The batteries will still be outside the tvps but should give me lots of room for the 1717... Any views on bulks - I have the stock bulks at the moment and am debating about the FLM super hybrid bulks which use buggy diffs... The extended arms look interesting but not sure if i need them with just the xl chassis |
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RC-Monster Brushless
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09.18.2011, 12:58 PM
I kinda like the DB chassis - but what I dont like about most of those is the added weight. THe FLM bulks just seemed to kill the life in my Flux. Sure it was less wheelie prone, but it also didn't jump near as well or dramatically even. Are buggy diff's really an upgrade strength wise?
I would go with a set of carbon fiber XL or longer TVP's if I were in your shoes. Dont worry about keeping the batteries inside - unless you want/need to run a single pack. I think having the batt's outside might help a bit with the handling on the savage - although I have never tried mine with a single pack. 
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RC-Monster Mod
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09.18.2011, 06:44 PM
OK looks like I'll stick with:
FLM45400 Flux HD Extended TVP FLM45410 Flux XL Center Skid FLM47500 TVP Skid Brace FLM47000 TVP Brace FLM41100 Lower Arm Brace FLM48000 Drag Link |
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RC-Monster Mod
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10.02.2011, 08:12 PM
OK So I'm terrible at taking build picks - so what about all built pics...
Just need to glue tires and mount a body... Motor mount is a one off special to keep it completely within the TVP's...      
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10.03.2011, 10:59 AM
What is this witchcraft I see?
That's a rather trick idler setup, wouldn't mind seeing / hearing a little more detail about it- how it the gear(s) held into the bearing so it doesn't slide back & forth?.. |
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RC-Monster Aluminum
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10.03.2011, 12:03 PM
It does look different, thanks for sharing it. Does the idler make allot of noise running?
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10.04.2011, 09:44 AM
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RC-Monster Mod
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10.10.2011, 07:51 AM
Honestly it sounded like a wreck... If you've ever tried to run mod 1 and .8p steel gears together might get close...
If anyone wants to try the setup then PM me... I'll be either picking up Mikes Flux mount or using Mikes CD mount. |
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RC-Monster Aluminum
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10.10.2011, 10:21 AM
That looks pretty cool. I like how the motor is centered in the TVPs. Did you build that setup yourself?
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10.10.2011, 01:04 PM
I'm guessing that it's so noisy because how small the two gears are. I would put two larger gears on there, then the shaft will be spinning slower.
SC10 MMPro 13.5T 2s NeuEnery 5000mah RC18T Mamba 25/5400kv 2s lipo + 6s NiMh |
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RC-Monster Mod
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10.10.2011, 01:56 PM
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I have a spare RC-Mon CD Setup and a new diff on the way... 
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working on a brushless for my wheelchair.....
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10.10.2011, 02:43 PM
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That idler setup was a neat idea, but I seriously doubt it would have lived long. I have completed my savvy, I'll get pics up when I can. It's "Dr. _paralyzed_" actually. Not like with a PhD, but Doctor like in Dr. Pepper. |
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