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#101
02-10-2008, 11:46 PM
Ponch Wrote:Should sound "real"-er when it scrapes rocks too...

Can't wait to hear itBig Grin
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#102
02-11-2008, 12:38 AM
Ha, not any more with the lexan panels on top of them. I doubt they would have lasted very long without any protection.
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#103
02-11-2008, 01:15 AM
True, I'll have to try that with a couple Coke cans if I ever build a tuber!
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#104
02-11-2008, 08:54 PM
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well here it is the begging of a tuber.

i think its to small...what do you think?
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#105
02-12-2008, 09:47 AM
hard to tell, no point of referrence. I build all my tubers small but, they still have to comply with the rules.
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#106
02-22-2008, 07:53 PM
well i got money and now im looking for some axles to put under my chassis.

whats your guy's opinion on axles? im looking at TLT's, Axial's, and WK's whats are some good and bads about each?
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#107
02-22-2008, 10:45 PM
Axial's are the easiest way to go, at least that's what the tuber was built around! Buy a pair of Axial axles/trans and you'll be set, build your own links and BAM you're there! lol

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#108
02-25-2008, 02:34 PM
Buy a WK without electronics... Shocks, axles, Transmission all in 1 package. You can use Maxx shafts with it so no driveshafts popping apart.
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#109
02-26-2008, 06:27 PM
well just sent the paypal for this

BMV II Homemade chassis locked TLT axles w/ bearings. Front axles have RCP high clearance knuckles. bandit Trans? Maxx shafts, Moabs, pede rims HPI body

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What do you think
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#110
02-26-2008, 06:52 PM
Hey, cool. Let us know when it gets here...


AND REQUEST THE NEXT COMP OFF DA&*IT!
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#111
02-26-2008, 06:59 PM
ill try
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#112
02-26-2008, 07:43 PM
cheater.... its not yours unless you built it yourself!!!!
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#113
02-26-2008, 09:35 PM
working on my buggy
prototype made from brass

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and the start of the steel

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#114
02-26-2008, 10:12 PM
Racin' Ranger1 Wrote:well just sent the paypal for this

BMV II Homemade chassis locked TLT axles w/ bearings. Front axles have RCP high clearance knuckles. bandit Trans? Maxx shafts, Moabs, pede rims HPI body

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What do you think


Now how exactly does that chassis work?
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#115
02-26-2008, 10:47 PM
yeah doesnt look like it will articulate at all.... And a bandit trans?!?! LoL!!!
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#116
02-26-2008, 11:09 PM
I'm wondering if the frame rails flex instead of having an actually suspension. Don't laugh at the Bandit/Rusty/Pede trans Rocco, those are pretty common in crawlers!
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#117
02-26-2008, 11:34 PM
i would think you would need a tougher trans for the torque . I think your right about the frame
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#118
02-27-2008, 12:47 AM
The trans isn't exactly weak, plus once you add the internals from the VXL trucks it's alot more durable. Before I swapped the VXL in my Pede, I only wrecked one trans in that, my Bandit, and Rusty combined!
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#119
02-27-2008, 01:40 AM
yes the rails twist instead of like a 4 link setup. and i dont plan on running it like this forever i have to get links for my tuber and i will have my own creation.
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#120
02-27-2008, 05:45 AM
It's a torsion based design, they work very well as they weigh next to nothing. The downfall is they get sort of springy and unload like spring. A few guys were running them in my comp season last year. They work awesome on climbs, everything else is hit or miss.


The rods flex to allow flex if that makes sense.
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#121
02-27-2008, 09:11 AM
Firesprink, that first design was sweeeet, second in steel isnt bad but I prefer the first.

I experimented with a BMV style chassis last year, like Mnster said, great on climbs, everything else I didnt care for. If nothing else it will make a great donor.
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#122
02-27-2008, 12:39 PM
yeah im gonna try to compete with this one once i get it all good to go. then if i dont like it the tuber it is. someone said add weight to the tires how much should i add? stick ons or bbs?
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#123
02-27-2008, 02:20 PM
I use BB's and lead...Bb's prolly work best but lead is quieter (my opinion). I run between 3-4 ounces in each front tire....I think with that setup you might want 4 in each front and 2 in the rears. The BMV setup realy does take weight to work right.
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#124
03-04-2008, 02:02 AM
anything to help the flex a little? i really like the looks of it just need a pack to run it
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#125
03-04-2008, 09:03 AM
from my experience with that chassis type you need weight in the tires for flex even then mine never flexed all tha much.
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