Step-by Step building the ultimate GRR3 E-Revo!

[TDC57]

Originally Posted by jnev

I always use those plastic ramps. They may look small, but when you launch them at 40mph, I must say that many broken parts should be expected. I was going about 30 - 33 mph with my 1/8 buggy, off it and it flew about 38 feet (measured) and about 12 - 14 feet high.

Excellent.. Thank you for the encouraging news. My baby is all ready I just need my controller and I'm off..






I’ve charged my 3s and my 2s lipos so I’ll be chomping at the bit until the man in brown shows up in 12 hours our less..

Cant wait!..

[TDC57]

Good morning team,
I had the opportunity to run my GEVO for the first time today and I also learned (kind of) how to use my Windows Movie maker .. I still haven’t figured out how to add a title, credits or sound so (SORRY)..

As for it’s first time out, I was extremely pleased with it, power, handling, ect!.

I'm running it with the Neu 1515 3ds, MGM 160amp controller and duel 3s 5400mah = 6s. Absolutely NO heat issues at all for the motor, ESC or Lipos.. Motor 95%, ESC 85%, Lipos 75% after 15 minutes of bashing. Gearing is 20/52 (apparently the old saying is true! you do get what you pay for!)..

Tomorrow I plan on using my ramps, I’ll post some shots of it airborne distance and height soon..

Thanks so much for your time and have a great day..

Shaun.

Here is the video!.. I hope you like it..
P.S.
If you don’t want the screen to flicker while viewing (click FILL SCREEN) on the bottom right hand side)..

[JERRY2KONE]

Good job TDC. So my anaysis would have to be that the truck obviously has a great deal of power and the temps sounds like you have the setup right on the money. From the video the truck has too much power. That thing would be awsome if it were just a bit longer and maybe a little bit wider wheelbase wise. I see you finally got the MGM hooked up with the right programming. What was the magic trick to accomplish that feat. Once again nice work guy, and if you find a way to get all of the power under control it will be a good contender for racing. Having fun is what counts TDC. What kind of runtime are you getting with those batteries?

[TDC57]

Originally Posted by JERRY2KONE

Good job TDC. So my anaysis would have to be that the truck obviously has a great deal of power and the temps sounds like you have the setup right on the money. From the video the truck has too much power. That thing would be awsome if it were just a bit longer and maybe a little bit wider wheelbase wise. I see you finally got the MGM hooked up with the right programming. What was the magic trick to accomplish that feat. Once again nice work guy, and if you find a way to get all of the power under control it will be a good contender for racing. Having fun is what counts TDC. What kind of runtime are you getting with those batteries?

Good morning Jerry2Kone!..
Thanks for the kind words Sir.. I had a "fricken blast today", it was extremely rewarding to finally have all of my hard earned $$ and time finally pay off..

As for the length, well I’m stock there it's already the longest / extended chassis i can buy, as for the wheel base your dead correct!. I did by the extended rear A-Arms from Mike, but I thought I would install them after I brake my RPM one's (If they will brake??). The Controller was sent back to MGM more than three weeks ago and came back with all updates installed, I just installed it out the package. (luckily me it finally worked!).

As luck would have it there is brand new track opening up in Huntington Beach at the end of the month (YES!!).. I'll plan on racing it as soon as possible / my driving skills improve. . I completely agree "having fun is all that counts!!".

I've been averaging about 20 minutes out of my Venom 3s 5400, I don’t know if that par for the course, but it provides me with plenty of time for bashing / smiles and any 15 minute heat race (cant wait to smoke some Nitro guys)

Thanks for the comments..

Have a great one..

[MetalMan]

OCRC Raceway is allegedly going to have a racing class for electric 1/8 (this is an indoor 1/10 offroad track for those who are wondering). My buggy will be running in it for sure!

And, awesome truck! It is very nice to see it finally running.

[TDC57]

Originally Posted by MetalMan

awesome truck! It is very nice to see it finally running.

Thanks MetalMan!.

Well after a thorough cleaning (two hours and 30 cotton swabs latter) she looks almost as good as new. Yes I am your typical type 1 personality









Well team,
I’ve already charged up Lipos and I'm and she’s ready for some air in the AM hours.. Just incase you missed the Video on the last page here is the link.. .

P.S. (again)
If you don’t want the screen to flicker while viewing (click FULL SCREEN) on the bottom right hand side).. Once it loads up in Photobucket..



P.S.S.
I cant express the satisfaction I have experienced with (Sick lidzs) the body has taken a pretty good beating thusfar and still holds up GREAT!.. Absolutely no issues yet.. (Thank you Sick Lizds)..

Have a great one team..

Shaun.

[TDC57]

I went to the park, Jumped my truck and split her in half!







I learned a couple of key things today!
1. I need to practice on a lower ramp
2. I need to practice my in-flight control
3. It really, really hurts the truck when you lunching 30’+ long and getting 8-10’ air and you land it on the lid! (this is a BAD THING)..

Lessen learned..

I’ll post the Video in few, so you call see it happen

Tonight I'm pulling the controller out and sticking in my G3.



Tomorrow I’ll be back at the park looking for redemption and learning flight control.

Have a great one..

[jnev]

OUCH!! That looks pretty bad. Definitely looking forward to the video though.

[DRIFT_BUGGY]

Maybe the whole 2 hours of cleaning did something to it, lol. Unlucky, hope it doesn't cost much to get it all up and going again

[suicideneil]

Ouch. Where exactly did it snap to- looks like the rear upper CF plates croaked it, and the rear lower skid came away fromt he bulks...

[its me]

this is the very thing that kept me away from building a revo truggy, never did trust the bulks to support any kind of weight from the bottom.

That sucks to see man.

[TDC57]

Originally Posted by jnev

OUCH!! That looks pretty bad. Definitely looking forward to the video though.

Morning jnev.
We’ll I just haven’t had the opportunity to perform exploratory surgery on her just yet but initial damage report is favorable / under $100.00 ((new rear bulk, new rear top plate & a new rear sway bar kit).






That might actually work out well?? By the time I get my replacement parts from Gorillamaxx I should have my MMM from Mike. (positive thinking)

OOooo the video is cool, I'm still working on it..

Originally Posted by DRIFT_BUGGY

Maybe the whole 2 hours of cleaning did something to it, lol. Unlucky, hope it doesn't cost much to get it all up and going again

Hay drift buggy..
Nooo it was all user error and it appears that wont cost me as much I thought?.

Originally Posted by suicideneil

Ouch. Where exactly did it snap to- looks like the rear upper CF plates croaked it, and the rear lower skid came away fromt he bulks...

That’s correct Neil, it also broke my rear say bar hold-down (dam third cross member)

Originally Posted by its me

this is the very thing that kept me away from building a revo truggy, never did trust the bulks to support any kind of weight from the bottom.

That sucks to see man.

Hay its me!,
Nooo I look at this way
1. It was all usere error!
2. I was going 30’ and landing most of them either upside down or in a cartwheel

There is only some any truck would take with that much punishment.

P.S.
The Cool thing was I was at the park with my BOY!! He saw the whole thing and said I “Quote” That was Assume do it again!..

[its me]

P.S.
The Cool thing was I was at the park with my BOY!! So he saw the hole thing and that it “Quote” That was Assume do it again!..

LOLOLOL Dont you love when the kids come up with things like that :)

[TDC57]

Originally Posted by its me

LOLOLOL Dont you love when the kids come up with things like that :)

You got to the love KID factor!!

[JERRY2KONE]

Yea I think that I am goin to have the same problems with my boys once they get into the hobby. Kids love to see things getting mangled and trashed, because they do not yet understand how much a crash like that costs $$$$ and what it takes to acquire that money. We have to teach them to keep things under control. Even pushing the limits has to have limits when your wallet is involved. Personally I like the look of the carbon fiber gear, but it is truly no match for the stronger aluminum or titanium counter parts. If you are going to continues to bash at that level you have to build for that purpose, or you are going to end up spending a lot of money on replacement parts. Your truck does have an awsome look to it, but you still have a lot of weak plastic parts on it, and with your learning curve you are going to end up spending an aweful lot of money buying more plastic parts to keep it up and running. It may take a little bit longer to build and the end weight may be heavier than you wish, but in the long run it will hold up better and you will have more time actually driving it instead of repairing it. With the level of your electronics they should have no problem pushing a little added weight in trade for a stronger vehicle. Keep up the good work. It is good for a lot of newbies to see what happens in the material choices that you make in your build.