Another Gmaxx is born - Page 24 - RC-Monster Forums

suicideneil · 05.19.2009, 06:11 PM

Strobe limiters are like gold dust, and cost the same, plus they only really work with supermaxx arms, and are designed to limit droop, not to lower the stance by compressing the shocks.

FLM towers would be the cheapest and simplest way to slam the truck- so many holes you can mount the shocks up high and so lower the chassis level with the arms. For occasional use zipties would be the far easier option though, going all out and getting new shocks and towers is a one-way conversion really, to make the truck a pancake 100% of the time...

That said, if you do see some cheap revo shocks, then its worth picking them up- simple to swap them over and no other mods required to slam the suspension.

Kcaz25 · 05.19.2009, 06:52 PM

I thought Strobe limiters would do the same thing that the zieties would do. And I do realize they would be expensive and hard to find. Is that what you mean when you say like gold dust?

Yeah I'm actually running Mark's(mkrusedc) old FLM towers, they rock!!! But I just kinda what a slammed look and feel, little lower CG, when I need it besides FLM towers are big! The biggest. And I'm sure the heaviest. Not complaining, I love them! Will always run them. Here is my build: CLICK HERE You've commented on it a few times. I'm also lined up for Mike's CD parts! Bashing way off road really is my style, but if a RCM CD setup was made for a Gorilla Maxx chassis with the right parts like a monoblock, setbacks, a BL motor on 5s, and low profile towers, maybe VBS that can still have other towers on it(

what is that called towered or towerless?

), short shocks like are on the Revo? and good racing tires I feel like you could run with the best truggies!

Kinda rambling. Hope you don't mind...

Welp its Tuesday 6:00 here! What time is it there? LOL How's the not Great British weather??

suicideneil · 05.19.2009, 07:21 PM

You are right about the FLM towers, they are rather tall to get the slammed look with the shell down low. The general solution wouold be to have two trucks- one for on road and setup as such, and one for offroading- you could swap the electronics bewteen the two to save having double of the esc/motor/radio. Another option would be interchangeable front and rear ends that are setup for different purposes; a little excessive maybe, but but with the number of people selling their rcs to make some extra $$ at the moment, there are plenty of bargains to be had. Food for thought.

Its just gone midnight here, and the weather is... windy. Next day off is sunday, so hopefully it will be dry and sunny. 'Hope', great word that....

Kcaz25 · 05.19.2009, 08:15 PM

You're right. However my next project will be my Savage.

Yeah "hopefully" my truck will be running Sunday so after church I may make a video.

suicideneil · 06.15.2009, 08:37 PM

Well, I was planning on taking the truck out on sunday, but I ended up dog-sitting instead, joy. Anyways, I snapped a few pictures of the truck in her current format, just because, ya know?

Seemless... :D

suicideneil · 08:45 PM

Damage to the rear yolks caused by overzealous use of throttle over the last couple years:

I have a pair of spares for when they eventually do twist themselves into oblivion, but I wouldnt mind hearing some feedback about the newer Summit style Drive shafts that have a CVD style joint.

Laters.

Kcaz25 · 06.15.2009, 10:13 PM

Very nice! I still can't wait to see a video! I can't decide what to think about the "seemless" pic. I like it, but I'm looking at it like it has two heads, you know? LOL

Hardstyle · 06.16.2009, 09:41 AM

Hey I have to get those plastic skid plates too! Do they fit in G2r revo?

suicideneil · 06.16.2009, 08:17 PM

Nay saddly, they are for the emaxx front and rear only. If RPM sell them for the revo/erevo, then those should fit the G2r instead. I have thursday, friday and sunday off this week (

), so if it stays dry I will do my best to get out and make a vid of the medusa in action.

suicideneil · 06.17.2009, 08:14 PM

Clicky

For any UK based guys, WheelSpin Models has the Slipstream body for £23.47 ($38.46), so I pulled the trigger on that one tonight & it should arrive maybe friday/saturday, or monday probably. Not sure on the paint job, might go for hand finished digital camo (no stencils, just hand drawn brush stokes).

Kcaz25 · 06.17.2009, 10:29 PM

Sweet! Aren't you worried it will look alittle too long? Maybe having the drag bar will help. Or a Monoblock

suicideneil · 06.18.2009, 07:31 AM

My truck is extended already remember, its about as long as a 3905, or the erevo more or less- the drag bar will help lessen any visual issues to the rear though, yeah.

Rivermaxx · 07.05.2009, 11:46 PM

Hey neil seeing as gorilla is not making these parts anymore like x-braces what are we going to do for replacment parts? I love this chassis design and doni want to see it go away. Oh well I better not crash into anything.

Kcaz25 · 07.05.2009, 11:54 PM

Neil you bent the servo plate before didn't you? Just bent it back right?

Rivermaxx · 07.06.2009, 09:24 AM

Yea, but you can only bend it back so many times before it breaks. Man I wish the lower chassis and servo plate were made of titanium. It a little heavier but a whole lot stronger.
Neil I have seen you post on making a heavier duty xbrace I would be in for a set too but lets make them out of 7075 t6 for more strength at the same time. May cost a little more but they probably would last forever.