GorillaMaxx GR3 Help needed

[neweuser]

Ah, then you should still be fine. :)

[KiZ]

Originally Posted by FastEddy

Just picked up a Hitec 5990TG Servo. I wonder if it will have enough torque?
417 oz .14 sec @7.2v

That question is like asking if a sledgehammer has enough power to knock in a panel pin

The 5990 has 5 times the stock power of most MT servos, a very good choice

Btw I love the build, looking forward to seeing more!

[nl12]

MIP makes black revo shock bodies.

[squeeforever]

Originally Posted by nl12

MIP makes black revo shock bodies.

Those shock bodies are worse than anything. They don't really help at all. They hurt. You have to run MUCH heavier oils because the pistons aren't big enough.

I researched them and didn't hear good things about them.
I did however ano the stock tubes. If anyone is thinking about doing the same dont try. The threads on the tubes got pitted beyond use during the process.

I do plan on using some model paint on the exposed parts of the tubes or not depending on the ride height I have to use. Going all black is fun but I dont want to loose any quality of function. I will be racing it this spring.

[nl12]

Originally Posted by squeeforever

Those shock bodies are worse than anything. They don't really help at all. They hurt. You have to run MUCH heavier oils because the pistons aren't big enough.

Do you mean the bore is too big causing the pistons not to fit as they should? I dont understand.

[squeeforever]

Originally Posted by nl12

Do you mean the bore is too big causing the pistons not to fit as they should? I dont understand.

Yes. Exactly the problem with them.

Originally Posted by nl12

Do you mean the bore is too big causing the pistons not to fit as they should? I dont understand.

This is the word on them. Many have complained about the fit.
A secondary effect of the larger tubes with the sloppy fitting pistons is shaft slop that causes perpetual leaking.

One of my buddys said that if they leaked any more then they do he would need to get them a shot of penicillin.

[nl12]

Thanks guys I will return mine good thing I didnt open them.
Fasteddy, who is your anodizer?

We have a local guy here that does a good job.
Look in your local phonebook. Its common to have at least one shop if not more locally. If you cant find one talk to a local machine shop. They know whos good and who isn't.

A lot of shops will offer stock colors only. If your looking for custom colors some places will do it but it gets expensive. My stock black job cost 70.00 per rack. Everything fit on one rack. This included stripping. You can also specify a HARD ano if you want its thicker and may cause some tight screws. I was concerned about the shock tubes so I just had a standard job done. If I had know the shocks were going to be unusable, I would have left them out and had a hard job done.

haven't had a lot of time with the holiday and all but I have made some progress. Ill be mounting the electronics this coming week.

[suicideneil]

Dude, that looks so mean and sinister- I love it.

[Jeremy1976]

Eddy, please do get some video up!!!

Soon as its done.
Im still trying to decide what to do about batteries. Its the only part so far that I haven't made up my mind on.

I need to get this project out of the way so I can start on my Baja SS show truck for RCX this spring.

Getting a little farther on my build.
Need to do a little steering linkage work, get some pinions, and batteries.

I hooked up 2 4000 maxamps that I have here for other cars just to check it out. Fired right up and sings like a bird.