evssv Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 At last. ..got em right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 Centre diff in... so glad I got so many bags of nuts bolts n all sorts.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 The orginal motor plate Allen he's r to short..so I used these.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 (edited) I hope I don't have to move the motor much as it will b a pita!. Can't get on these 2 Allen heads.. Edited March 13, 2015 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 Bell crank time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 done...pita though... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 Bulk head kit... this is gonna b intresting...lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 (edited) easy enuff..pretty damn chunky gota say...can't see no pins popin outa these Edited March 14, 2015 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 Not sure this is correct but looks it like it is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 slight modification of the new skid plate is needed so it sits right...gonna Trim down them pin holders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 (edited) sterring all linked up..an servo post screws thread locked gonna see if I gota ally horn for the savox... Edited March 14, 2015 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 (edited) fr end on..and back bulk head kit done.. Edited March 14, 2015 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 (edited) almost finished... jus tx box...servo horn...i found a nice losi one to go on...batt boxes...centre skid plate.. I got rid of all them nasty black screws aswell... stupid losi imperial thread.....I've no imperial nuts!!..found another what fits... Edited March 14, 2015 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 (edited) finished!!..all bar reaming sum new holes in the body...I do that later today..I'm going a sleep now.... Edited March 14, 2015 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fornowagain Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 (edited) It's alive Just a suggestion, but maybe look at the bracing? The rx box, gearbox and 2 bulkhead lower plate braces (HPI102272) are all plastic. For metal it's the joint posts, two skidplate cross-members and the motor plate? If you ignore the plastic parts, there's some structural voids front and back and higher up that could do with some metal bracing to help keep the chassis rigid and stop it twisting. Edited March 14, 2015 by fornowagain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 (edited) It's alive Just a suggestion, but maybe look at the bracing? The rx box, gearbox and 2 bulkhead lower plate braces (HPI102272) are all plastic. For metal it's the joint posts, two skidplate cross-members and the motor plate? If you ignore the plastic parts, there's some structural voids front and back and higher up that could do with some metal bracing to help keep the chassis rigid and stop it twisting.how did u do urs?? Did u take any pics?r me bulk head kits correct?? I know the fr/rear facing ones r... Edited March 14, 2015 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 How tight do I need to do the servo saver spring then peeps??body reamed and lipos loaded..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fornowagain Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 how did u do urs?? Did u take any pics?r me bulk head kits correct?? I know the fr/rear facing ones r... Yeah you've done a grand job. Have a look it's in my sig for some pics. I noticed the frame with standard parts isn't that rigid and would twist quite easily, down to its length I guess. So I replaced the plastic bulkhead spars with alloy. Used the servo plate which has two extra braces and added two more braces at the back and top. Along with the center diff frame which is like a roll cage in the middle. If you look at the motor plate, I think I'm right in saying the braces run along the sides and don't span across. Ignoring the plastic which flexes, you end up with a structure like a box without a lid. How tight do I need to do the servo saver spring then peeps??body reamed and lipos loaded..... You leave a 4mm gap from the bottom of the spring collar to the plate and go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 was the braid long enough mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 (edited) was the braid long enough mate?yep sweet mate....looks well tidy now....I got about 6" left over....were did u get it from??might do me other bl rc's with sum Edited March 14, 2015 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 (edited) Yeah you've done a grand job. Have a look it's in my sig for some pics. I noticed the frame with standard parts isn't that rigid and would twist quite easily, down to its length I guess. So I replaced the plastic bulkhead spars with alloy. Used the servo plate which has two extra braces and added two more braces at the back and top. Along with the center diff frame which is like a roll cage in the middle. If you look at the motor plate, I think I'm right in saying the braces run along the sides and don't span across. Ignoring the plastic which flexes, you end up with a structure like a box without a lid. You leave a 4mm gap from the bottom of the spring collar to the plate and go from there.cheers...I'm well happy with the end result...even though it took almost 8 steaight hrs work....waiting on me mate to go give it its first run.....I reckon its 3-4 mm as it is now so I'll see how it works....I can get a screw driver in to turn the bottom collar if need b....is it worth geting sum more alza braces to brace the bits u suggested? ? Atleast this way I know they'll b a perfect fit. ..unlike if I make sum..lol!!..and yes they run along the sides...I jus pm'd megane and asked if he sells jus the braces on there own....so hopefully he can sort me sum out... Edited March 14, 2015 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fornowagain Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 (edited) cheers...I'm well happy with the end result...even though it took almost 8 steaight hrs work....waiting on me mate to go give it its first run.....I reckon its 3-4 mm as it is now so I'll see how it works....I can get a screw driver in to turn the bottom collar if need b....is it worth geting sum more alza braces to brace the bits u suggested? ? Atleast this way I know they'll b a perfect fit. ..unlike if I make sum..lol!!..and yes they run along the sides Definitely, I wouldn't jump it hard till you strengthen it a bit, in case it bends. You can buy alloy replacements for the lower bulkhead plastic braces (with the steering cutout) on ebay. The Alza braces are 7x8.2x74mm with M4 tapped in the ends, there's a similar HPI part #86063. Edited March 14, 2015 by fornowagain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 Definitely, I wouldn't jump it hard till you strengthen it a bit, in case it bends. You can buy alloy replacements for the lower bulkhead plastic braces (with the steering cutout) on ebay. The Alza braces are 7x8.2x74mm with M4 tapped in the ends, there's a similar HPI part #86063. sweet. ..I'll look for a pair now..could they b used brace the other areas?? They'd b the same width wouldn't they..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fornowagain Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 (edited) sweet. ..I'll look for a pair now..could they b used brace the other areas?? They'd b the same width wouldn't they..... The bulkhead one's have cutouts to clear moving steering parts and have threads for the fixings that come up from the underside. The other braces are just plain lengths. But yeah got to be same length. Btw, the cable braiding is also on the bay, loads of widths. One tip is to seal the end with a lighter to stop it fraying out and then put some heat-shrink over the end once it's on the cable to stop it fraying, keeps it in place and makes it look tidy. Edited March 14, 2015 by fornowagain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 (edited) The bulkhead one's have cutouts to clear moving steering parts and have threads for the fixings that come up from the underside. The braces are just plain lengths. But yeah got to be same lengths. Btw, the cable braiding is also on the bay, loads of widths. One tip is to seal the end with a lighter to stop it fraying out and then put some heats-shrink over the end once it's on the cable to stop if fraying and make look nice.I did burn the ends with a lighter..didn't thk of shrink wrappin the ends.......should of guessed its on eBay...lol!!there 10.45 a pair them ally bits....I geta pair now...... Edited March 14, 2015 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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