stupar Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 (edited) So having acquired my kit, I have been building the chassis up over the last few days and now it sits as a complete roller ready to go on to the next stage. This is a really good kit and it goes together really well. Below is the obligatory flex shot. I am happy with 4 inches of flex and all wheels still in contact with the surface too. I did much reading on shock oil weights and read that a lot of people opted for between 30 and 40WT. In the end I went a bit further and chose 80WT for a more slowed down shock travel. For those with beady eyes (excuse the pun) yes I need to re do the wheels as they aren't sitting spot on. To be honest I will probably sell on these wheels and replace with a set of Austar steel wheels instead. One day though......just one day I will get a set of beadlocks to sit right. I will update this thread as I take the Coyote through its transformation journey into a ready to run rig. Flex by Stuart Pardue, on Flickr Edited February 20, 2019 by stupar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 What electrics you going for mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, Gaz! said: What electrics you going for mate? Probably going to go brushed so likely to be a Quicrun 1080 ESC tied to a 45T can and lipo power Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Still not heard owt back about the servos either mate.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DartmoorTrails Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Plastic steering rods?Will be paying close attention to this build as I'm sure I'll have one of these ready for the G6 next year [emoji848][emoji106]Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 10 minutes ago, Gaz! said: Still not heard owt back about the servos either mate.... No worries mate just ping me a message when you know what the crack is. 1 minute ago, DartmoorTrails said: Plastic steering rods? Will be paying close attention to this build as I'm sure I'll have one of these ready for the G6 next year Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Yeah the only upgrades over the RTR is the aluminium shocks (which are really nice), the CMS and upfront battery tray, new shock mounts and the wheels and tyres. Boomracing do a metal steering link but I think SCX10 ones fit too with a bit of fettling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabom1981 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 (edited) I really enjoyed my Sca-1e kit too, a few quirks in the manual but the whole thing goes together really well. The shocks are great to build and operate far better than the stock RTR units. I went with an Austar 35t motor with non stock 13t pinion, hobbywing 1080 esc and a 17kg metal gear servo and tactic ttx300 radio. I changed the steering links to one of my own construction and also an rc4wd superlift link for added scale appeal. Also upgraded to full bearing instead of the bronze bushes. She had her maiden run a couple of weeks ago and performed fantastic keeping up with an scx10.2. Edited October 13, 2018 by Wabom1981 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted October 13, 2018 Author Share Posted October 13, 2018 8 hours ago, Wabom1981 said: I really enjoyed my Sca-1e kit too, a few quirks in the manual but the whole thing goes together really well. The shocks are great to build and operate far better than the stock RTR units. I went with an Austar 35t motor with non stock 13t pinion, hobbywing 1080 esc and a 17kg metal gear servo and tactic ttx300 radio. I changed the steering links to one of my own construction and also an rc4wd superlift link for added scale appeal. Also upgraded to full bearing instead of the bronze bushes. She had her maiden run a couple of weeks ago and performed fantastic keeping up with an scx10.2. What did you use to make your lower steering link? Is that M3 bar and standard rod ends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DartmoorTrails Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 What did you use to make your lower steering link? Is that M3 bar and standard rod endsLooks like it.Nice you can get away with a straight bar[emoji106]I personally like to sheath a M3 rod with a aluminium rod.Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabom1981 Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 I make mine from m4 stainless steel rod and cut my own threads and use rc4wd rod ends. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 I think I'd heard those alu shocks are derived from the Carima GTB ones - and they weren't bad at all on a micro racer. Does anyone know the eye to eye length? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted October 13, 2018 Author Share Posted October 13, 2018 1 hour ago, capri-boy said: I think I'd heard those alu shocks are derived from the Carima GTB ones - and they weren't bad at all on a micro racer. Does anyone know the eye to eye length? A quick and dirty measure on the rig and they come in at approx 100mm Eye to eye 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted October 20, 2018 Author Share Posted October 20, 2018 So the Coyote got some new shoes today thanks to @toyolienselling to me his Boom Racing Kraits. These are the easiest beadlocks I have ever had the joy of putting together and I think they are going to suit the rig nicely. Note - body shell sits high as I have not cut the posts ready for their final resting position for the shell. Boom Racing Kraits by Stuart Pardue, on Flickr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 They suit the truck very well I reckon mate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted November 3, 2018 Author Share Posted November 3, 2018 (edited) Sooooo............ The coyote shell got sold and an RC4WD blazer found its way in instead! Wheelbase is identical on both the body and the Coyote chassis so it is now a case of finding the best way to mount the body. Also up for consideration is shorter more scale like shocks and also more scale like tyres on either on 1.9 or 1.55 wheels Decisions decisions.............. Edited November 3, 2018 by stupar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 Another little progress update although I think this thread needs moved to the replica scale section as this thing isn't going to be doing much crawling. So things done now include - Savox servo with alloy servo horn Junfac SCX10 shock braces RC4WD 90mm ultimate scale shocks I'm also awaiting some Chinese SCX10 alloy axles which should arrive soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted December 24, 2018 Author Share Posted December 24, 2018 (edited) Making slow progress with this. The CNC axles whilst nice to look at cause quite a few headaches elsewhere which resulted in tweaking links, clocking axles and fitting smaller shocks Finally happy with its stance Next up is the acquisition of some 1.55 wheels and some Interco Irok ND tyres hopefully i the new year. Edited December 24, 2018 by stupar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted December 31, 2018 Author Share Posted December 31, 2018 I feel like the tortoise amongst you hares when it comes to completing a rig - Some more slow and steady progress in the shape of an RC4WD steering link RC4WD superlift decals on the shocks Initial install of a quicrun 1080 Slow and steady they say eh ? DSC00301 by Stuart Pardue, on Flickr DSC00297 by Stuart Pardue, on Flickr DSC00299 by Stuart Pardue, on Flickr DSC00300 by Stuart Pardue, on Flickr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 Another update on what has turned into my own personal money pit. This time - drive shafts So whilst the Carisma offerings where ok and served a purpose, with the new axles installed the rear drive shaft had a slight bind in it. Solution - drop 50 notes on the Boomracing BADASS TRX4 driveshaft set. Result - smoother, no binding and looks far better over stock. DSC00829 by Stuart Pardue, on Flickr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeybadger Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Looks loads better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 Another small update. After a lot (and I mean a lot) of indecisions over wheels I finally settled on the the RC4WD deep dish 1.55s in black. I was always concerned about the big offset but I think the width of the blazer body will help. FB_IMG_1551437232661 by Stuart Pardue, on Flickr FB_IMG_1551279593997 by Stuart Pardue, on Flickr Hopefully my Interco Irok ND tyres arrive tomorrow so I can get them fitted and start working the body into its final position. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyroo Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 That looks fantastic, love the stance. Looking forward to seeing this complete!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 Ok so small progress report - The Irok NDs are beaded up on the deep dish wheels. Sitting underneath the body I would say the track width is spot on (wanted a little bit of overhang but not too much). With the wheels/tyres on the chassis I get a comfortable 40mm of flex with all tyres still in contact which is not bad from the 75mm Cross shocks. I didn't want super flex but i still wanted to retain some. Next up will be to start working the body down a touch and lock it into its final resting place. _20190304_171434 by Stuart Pardue, on Flickr _20190304_184324 by Stuart Pardue, on Flickr _20190304_184240 by Stuart Pardue, on Flickr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Looks bang on chap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted March 5, 2019 Author Share Posted March 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Gaz! said: Looks bang on chap Cheers Gaz, I'm happy with the overall stance so far. I'm still head scratching about the body drop. If I chop the rear suspension mounts I can get an instant 12mm drop so will do this anyway but any more than that will require cutting of the truck bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.