R46 Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 (edited) I've gone an decided to scratch build a shorty baja Owning KM T2000 an driven afew shortys an bajas found shorty to my liking. An seeing rovan Q shorty kit in action @bashfest eyeing up one of those .. Sourcing various parts from members here an wirhin few basher groups in an outlets Rc modelz,rcmax, irc etc... Been 3 weeks so far rounding up bits an pieces when spring up an spare pennys allow... Shocks where from one of my other cars but wasn't suited for it tbh gonna give an a rip on this build (in search for matching rear set) Edited June 5, 2018 by R46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R46 Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 So be running fronzie rear cuffs on km new style arms on rear Irc chassis plate Rpm front arms Bolt n nut mod instead of e clips Running Stock diff /housing Alloy upright towers when arrives Clipless wheel extenders( when bearings arrive) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R46 Posted May 15, 2018 Author Share Posted May 15, 2018 Pipe starting off with ddm g340 billet case for 36 top end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R46 Posted May 18, 2018 Author Share Posted May 18, 2018 Few bits arriving so gots about build has come to light chassis not 100% on kick up @ front as steering is binding when top plate bolted down so looking like irc chassis be route but gonna get in contact with rcmz regards side pipe use on rovan stumpy if can work if yes then shall grab kit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 I have a brand new HPI chassis I'd sell if that'd be any use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R46 Posted May 19, 2018 Author Share Posted May 19, 2018 (edited) 19 hours ago, Oh How Original said: I have a brand new HPI chassis I'd sell if that'd be any use? Cheers for offer but irc does a shorty chassis an life time warrenty not feeling chopping an drilling lol an like rovan stumpy too torn between the two but making a purchasing of one of them shortly.. The chassis maybe ok I need to get this part hpi 85414 or km b050 then know for sure as using t2000 insert.. Edited May 19, 2018 by R46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 1 hour ago, R46 said: Cheers for offer but irc does a shorty chassis an life time warrenty not feeling chopping an drilling lol an like rovan stumpy too torn between the two but making a purchasing of one of them shortly.. The chassis maybe ok I need to get this part hpi 85414 or km b050 then know for sure as using t2000 insert.. Yeah they do, but thought I'd offer in case you wanted to save a few quid. I'd go with I-RC over Rovan. Or even KM or HPI over Rovan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R46 Posted May 19, 2018 Author Share Posted May 19, 2018 (edited) The rovan is just a kit chassis/ tower/tank/shell then use own gear from current baja ie front end /rear end/engine radio gear etc.. As I was at bashfest seen one in flesh an in action an like it very much it rolled afew times an all was fine had doubt about fuel tank location lol but for now my mind slightly put to rest. No one in bash groups in has one just usual shorties. Being as have km T2000(3 yrs) no harm in having a rovan stumpy alongside it tbh. So stopped by basher buddy earlier for some steering inserts he had laying about an i could visually see that 5b a 1mm slimmer than the t2000. Edited May 19, 2018 by R46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R46 Posted May 22, 2018 Author Share Posted May 22, 2018 (edited) More bits arrived to aid build Fitted anti roll bars dropped plate on, issue resolved with steering binding. Edited May 22, 2018 by R46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R46 Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 Got 3/4 complete into build gotto thottle servo mount an seemed to be a right mission with tank clearance an cage, so opted to build Q kit put aside Baja Q Was hoping to use bzm pipe but requires some chopping an welding to suit Q chassis not overly keen on that one.. Visited mate for some random bits an got build together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R46 Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 Dropped topspeed 35cc had in t2000 with modded dom silenced pipe foil taped underside of tank forgot needed reamer to make new holes for rear wing mounts. Shake down session did 4 tanks (new head fitted due to me using wrong length bolt on coil, snapped casting lug off head) first tank was rich an little thottle then 2nd tank started to open up on same settings then started with tiny tweeks to needles Now we're power lifting like my ol schumacer xtr3e Few things have to do for next outting so far luv it!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R46 Posted June 5, 2018 Author Share Posted June 5, 2018 Few things to do after test session first off is rear diff relube an diff case swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R46 Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 (edited) Ready for on road test Got home an hubs arrived on they went Edited June 9, 2018 by R46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R46 Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 Out earlier hoonin bout 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R46 Posted August 8, 2018 Author Share Posted August 8, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R46 Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 Now running 36cc Tbh i Prefer 35cc what you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCbutcher Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 (edited) These short wheel base over powerd rcs are the future of fun factor lol. Its a great build mate i love the tank thats a first for me. Towards the end of owning my baja i wished it was a 5b. And a shorty. The baja full size of them put me off but i loved the FG size. Is the Shorty Q shorter or similar to an fg marder? Excellent work mate its a beauty for sure. Edited November 6, 2018 by RCbutcher 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R46 Posted November 24, 2018 Author Share Posted November 24, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R46 Posted November 24, 2018 Author Share Posted November 24, 2018 When had that smack this was outcome ? new chassis on left orignal on right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R46 Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 Been awhile since touched any of my 1/5 36cc top end let go so rebuild it to g320 mod Quick footage of test run weekend (rich needle setting) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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