Project Super-VBS-CF-Gorillamaxx!!!

[JERRY2KONE]

So how much does that beast weigh with all of that gear onboard? With those batts I bet that it is pushing 15lbs or better now. Thank God yu bought a huge motor to push it around. So how much does it weigh now?

[jordan...]

Originally Posted by JERRY2KONE

So how much does that beast weigh with all of that gear onboard? With those batts I bet that it is pushing 15lbs or better now. Thank God yu bought a huge motor to push it around. So how much does it weigh now?

Exactly how it is in the last pic, it weighs 14lbs. Or 6kg as i would say over here...

[JERRY2KONE]

Originally Posted by jordan...

Exactly how it is in the last pic, it weighs 14lbs. Or 6kg as i would say over here...

Thats really not that bad considering how huge those batts are. I have not gotten the chance to weigh and of my trucks yet, but before we moved out of the apartment in Brussels I managed to order a nice digital scale, and they sent two by mistake. So once we get our stuff next week(hopefully) I will get to weigh them and see. Since my rigs are much like yours they will weigh pretty close to the 14lbs range. So how soon do you expect to run your toy? Nice work Jordan.

[jordan...]

I would imagine your SM's would weigh that much being all aluminium. What motor, controller and battery combos are you running in your trucks?

I am hoping to have it running by the second week of October. I should be out of this neck brace im wearing now. It would probably be better if i could see the truck when i drive it All i need is an MGM 28025, one of the new 'big' controllers that Mike is getting in for me, and the custom length centre dogbones which Mike is also doing. I have been waiting for those dogbones for 2 months now , but i know Mike is busy and he does quality work, so hopefully it won't be too much longer...

[plettenbergs]

you dont need to see it...use the FORCE!...my VBS lightning weighed in at 11.8 pounds today!...that is rtr with 2-speed Ultramaxxed trani,Plettenberg BIGmaxximum,Schulze 18.97 esc,2 5s Zippy-r's,body and wing included!

[JERRY2KONE]

Hey Jordan why not order some back up dogbones dirsctly from Bill at RCALLOYS ($20 each)? Then you will always have a backup in case something goes wrong with the first setup. Just a thought.

I have one truck setup with a Novak HV 4.5, one with a Plettenberg "Big Maximum" and a Schulz 18/97 ESC, one with an MGM 180/24 waiting on a NEU 1515/1y, and one that is a shell up to now. I have some other controllers to play with, but have not made my mind up yet on how to go forward with that one. I have Brand new in boxes an MMM, a Quark 125b, and a Novak super duty, and a couple of brushed Dewalt 970 motors that I have had for quite a while. I still have so much to learn yet before play time gets really good. I have a Nomadio Sensor, and an DX3R that I don't even know how to setup or work yet, and an M11 on the way. Too many toys and not enough time to play. I have two sons that are very anxious to learn and play to, and I wanted to get setup so that we can all have some real fun, so for the last two years I have been stock piling some really good toys. Our shipments should arrive in the next week or two.

[jordan...]

Good idea, i'll drop him an e-mail, always pays to have some extras.

Can't wait to see that Bigmaxximum'd truck, is that in your Lightning? Are all your trucks full SM's? Tell me about the DX3R, i had a look through the instruction manual and didn't understand a single word I guess i'll try to decipher that today as well.

[JERRY2KONE]

Originally Posted by jordan...

Good idea, i'll drop him an e-mail, always pays to have some extras.

Can't wait to see that Bigmaxximum'd truck, is that in your Lightning? Are all your trucks full SM's? Tell me about the DX3R, i had a look through the instruction manual and didn't understand a single word I guess i'll try to decipher that today as well.

Yea RC Alloys is pretty good about getting dogbones made up and in the mail pretty quickly,and only for $20each. That is not bad at all, plus they will do custom requests of any size.

I have one UE Lightning truck tricked out with RCM hybrid bulks and lightning hardened gear diffs that I plan on using the big Maximum in, one full RCM truck with GA titanium bulks and skids that I am thinking of trying the twin Dewalt 970's & Novak super duty in that one. The other two are a mix of Integy, RCM, Dynamite, and whatever else I could conjor up in order to build some sturdy projects for good prices. I also picked up 4 or 5 UE mono blocks with some RC Alloy shafts to give each one of them a little extra length for stability. So far I am using the 2-speed aluminum tranny with metal gearing installed. The kids and I will have some fun trying to figure everything out. THe DX3R seems to be a good piece of technology from what I have read and what has been shared on here about it, but I have not used mine yet either.

[jordan...]

Thanks for the RC alloys tip Jerry. Should have a spare set of centre drives on its way to me by the end of the week

[JERRY2KONE]

Originally Posted by jordan...

Thanks for the RC alloys tip Jerry. Should have a spare set of centre drives on its way to me by the end of the week

No problem Jordan that is why we are all here. We help each other out whenever we can and manage to learn a few things along the way. Plus we always like to assist other RCM brothers get their newest project off the ground and runing. Have a good week Jordan.

[TDC57]

Hay Jordan.. I've been out of it for a while so I deeply apologize for not saying this sooner..

I'm sooo sorry to hear about your terrible misfortune, I raced 914 last year and gave it up before I hurt myself.. I hope / Nay wish you a nothing short of a painless and quick recovery..

As for your build that I and everyone else has been watching this ongoing masterpiece of perfection in progress (for ever) LOL.LOL.. (sorry) when are you going to run it and brake it (?).. I repeat when is “D” day sir ??. lets see some video of this BAD boy in action. Lets see it dirty and lets see dad’s face when it gets it’s first major scratch and (for what it's worth) I cant wait to read about it’s first major crash.. Not that I wish any of that on you!.. absolulty not.. but I remember mine so cleary and sir I will fill your pain all the way.. LOL.LOL..

Have a great one Jordan and the best to you and your family..

Shaun.

[jordan...]

HEY SHAUN!! I had noticed your absence from the forums, just assumed you were out enjoying your trucks Thanks for the best wishes, my recovery is coming along really well and hopefully i can be out of this neck brace a week earlier than expected

As for D-Day, i have EVERYTHING i need, except a speed controller. I have some custom length dogbones on the way, hopefully here by next week. As you can tell from earlier posts the battery, charger, radio etc. situation has been sorted out. Now all im waiting on is Mike to get me one of the new MGM controllers. But it will be at least 3 weeks till i can drive it, because at the moment i cant really look down, just straight ahead, which would be pretty dangerous for the people around me if im driving .

[JERRY2KONE]

Hey Jordan. This would be a great time for you to break one of those new in car video cameras in. That way you can look directly into the screen and see everthing and everywhere your vehicle goes. You can get a really nice camera and long distance reciever for around $200. That way you never have to leave the couch since you are impersonating a potato at the moment. HA HA HA HA HA HAHA

Originally Posted by jordan...

HEY SHAUN!! I had noticed your absence from the forums, just assumed you were out enjoying your trucks Thanks for the best wishes, my recovery is coming along really well and hopefully i can be out of this neck brace a week earlier than expected

As for D-Day, i have EVERYTHING i need, except a speed controller. I have some custom length dogbones on the way, hopefully here by next week. As you can tell from earlier posts the battery, charger, radio etc. situation has been sorted out. Now all im waiting on is Mike to get me one of the new MGM controllers. But it will be at least 3 weeks till i can drive it, because at the moment i cant really look down, just straight ahead, which would be pretty dangerous for the people around me if im driving .

[jordan...]

HAHAHA, RC reaching new heights of laziness thanks to Mr. Jerry
Oh, and i'm not only limited to potato's, i can do avocados, lettuce, carrots... the list goes on really

[JERRY2KONE]

Even my wife cracked up at that one. She thought I was being cruel until she read your response. Good to see that your sense of humor is still in tact Jordan. Time flies when your having fun. By the time you get back to bashing I should have my R/C stuff in hand again.