My new Moonbuggy

[xrra_tj]

Well I've been collecting parts for this build for a while now. But recently decided to get a chassis and get it put together, so here it is.

T1E Moonbuggy chassis -Thanks Mike
Berg axles w/ steering mod by 66bronco thanks man
Super 300s
Hitec7950 steering servo
Tekin FX-R
Warrior-R 45T x2
Punk Dig
Duratrax shocks w/ losi gold springs
Sedonas, Nova's foams and 1" V3 Front and .7" V4 rear vanqish SLWs (for now)

The pile of stuff I started with
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/lildale/100_0263.jpg

Final product
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/lildale/100_0265.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/lildale/100_0266.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/lildale/100_0264.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/lildale/100_0267.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/lildale/100_0268.jpg

I've ran about 6 packs dead testing it out. So far very impressed with it. Just going to take the driver a lil while to get use to it.

[66bronco]

Glad to help anytime. If you need anymore help just let me know. Looks great.

[Bear]

Why are your pictures in black and white? LOL! Afraid to show your true colors!!

[xrra_tj]

I made some new black panels today:finger1:

[Bear]

You should run the ones you have on there now next weekend? Bet nothing will be said.

[Brackett]

Looks good Josh! :thumb:

[xrra_tj]

Looks good Josh! :thumb:

Thanks Buster, you need to get yours going

[duty]

Black and white come on, that is so 50's. :D Looks good man. How you like the rollover feature?

[TODBLDZ]

come on guys. its sepia. i think josh is getting in touch with his artsy side now that has moved into a higher class of crawler. :ahole1: looks good josh. cant wait to see you drive it.

[xrra_tj]

come on guys. its sepia. i think josh is getting in touch with his artsy side now that has moved into a higher class of crawler. :ahole1: looks good josh. cant wait to see you drive it.

Its cause the panels kinda turned pink on me. Got some new ones made yesterday will post some pics in a bit

[xrra_tj]

Black and white come on, that is so 50's. :D Looks good man. How you like the rollover feature?

You dont need it when you dont rollover.

Took a few more pics with black skins. Limited the shocks and added just a lil weight in the front, and wow this thing amazing. Just when you think it wont it will:thumb:

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/lildale/100_0269.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/lildale/100_0270.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/lildale/100_0271.jpg
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http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/lildale/100_0275.jpg

And the chinaman hat is dual purpose now, instant rain shelter
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/lildale/100_0277.jpg

Probably remount my electronics down a lil lower tonight or tomorrow.

[CRSMacgyver]

Looks good Josh

[xrra_tj]

Looks good Josh

Thanks Andy been drivin the crap out of it trying to get a lil bit comfortable with it before the 24 hour Rox Box event.

[xrra_tj]

Got me some new panels painted up tonight for the Rox Box. Kind of a rush job but they turned out decent. Made my own T1E mask since the chassis didnt even come with a sticker.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/lildale/ff8983de.jpg

I'll post some pics of them mounted when we get back.

[xrra_tj]

Here is a few of my new panels mounted up

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=138563&stc=1&d=1277773013
http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz337/3jeeps_photos/ROX%20AROUND%20THE%20CLOCK/Roxaroundtheclockresizes204.jpg
http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz337/3jeeps_photos/ROX%20AROUND%20THE%20CLOCK/Roxaroundtheclockresizes241.jpg

[xrra_tj]

Rene hooked me up with some new parts. Trying to get the moonbuggy ready for the LCQ. Now I just need to get me some new lockouts.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/lildale/20850fde.jpg

[Brackett]

Wow Josh, making it bullet proof? Got any aftermarket gears in it? Going to LCQ to run with the big names!!

[xrra_tj]

Wow Josh, making it bullet proof? Got any aftermarket gears in it? Going to LCQ to run with the big names!!

No gears yet, and yeah I guess I'm going to go give it a shot. It'll be a good time

[792.5cj5]

I got some jeepindougs lockouts if ya need them. LMK

[xrra_tj]

I got some jeepindougs lockouts if ya need them. LMK

thanks but I think I want some that do away with the knuckle like the **** ones

[xrra_tj]

Got me some new lockouts, hopefully I lost a lil' weight by losing the knuckle, bearing and inner c on each side.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/lildale/e576c352.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/lildale/e304ab44.jpg

[Brackett]

Looks nice Josh. I almost bought some of the CRCK's because you get axle and lockouts. Then the thing with everyone bending axles and the material not being true 300m made me change my mind. I had just went with jeep'in dougs lockouts for now. I'm sure they fixed the material issue after all the negative flaming they got on RCC. I can't wait to see how you like them! The weight loss has to help!:thumb:

[xrra_tj]

Looks nice Josh. I almost bought some of the CRCK's because you get axle and lockouts. Then the thing with everyone bending axles and the material not being true 300m made me change my mind. I had just went with jeep'in dougs lockouts for now. I'm sure they fixed the material issue after all the negative flaming they got on RCC. I can't wait to see how you like them! The weight loss has to help!:thumb:

Yeah thats why I just bought there lockouts. I didn't want there shafts.

[Brackett]

Yeah thats why I just bought there lockouts. I didn't want there shafts.

I did not know you could buy them without the axle??? I'll have to check back on their site. I may make the switch!

[xrra_tj]

here is a link to just the tube but it looks like they are out of stock
http://www.ckrccrawlers.com/ckrc-berg-lockouts-replacement-tubes-p-2133.html

[xrra_tj]

Found some broken gears while doing some maintenance on my front axle yesterday. Looks like a tooth broke off the small 3rd gear which must have rode around and chunked up the big 3rd gear. So no practice for me till some new ones get here. Already had the small 3rd but not the big one. Heres a pic kinda hard to see the carnage. Just glad I found it now instead of at the LCQ.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/lildale/77c07ba8.jpg

[xrra_tj]

The mail woman brought me some goodies today.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/lildale/93725c3b.jpg

Got me some lightweight lockers, probably wont put them in till I get some of Bryan's axle tubes

[renoirbud]

where did you get those, they look great

[CRSMacgyver]

I bet they are RCBros aluminum lockers......I am looking forward to seeing how they hold up.

[66bronco]

Josh, how much do they weight?

[xrra_tj]

where did you get those, they look great

I bet they are RCBros aluminum lockers......I am looking forward to seeing how they hold up.

Yeah there RCBros heres the link http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=270846
I figured I've wasted 20 bucks before

Josh, how much do they weight?
I haven't weighed them but according to the above thread 2.5 grams

[xrra_tj]

More new parts
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/lildale/007236e6.jpg
Thanks Bryan. Now just to get it all put together

[nsg1rc]

Josh,

I bought a set of the RCBro's lockers also. Check to make sure your axles fit in both sides of the lockers. I had to file the slot on the short side (long axle tube side)on both of my lockers. The axle would not fit in the slot. Rc Bro's has stoped shipping the lockers for now so they can take care of this issue. They are also switching to 7075.
Neil
Here is his post.
QUOTE
These have been selling great, and working great. However I have temporarily stopped selling them. We have still had a few bad ones slip by my hands, and I don't want anymore to. So I've stopped production and will not sell anymore of the remaining inventory until I fix these issues. Its not right to you guys to receive bad products, and I don't want it to ruin who we are. I will not sell bad products period! To those who have received bad lockers, I apologize sincerely! I do everything in my power to keep this from happening, however I am human and cannot check every single piece for exact fitment. If you have had any of these issues and are not running our lockers because of it, please pm me and a refund will be given.

When I get every issue resolved, I will also be upgrading to 7075. I've had 2 lockers bite the dust. Relatively speaking I think this is ok, as aluminum will always give before the killer 300m third gears and axles, however, being 50% stronger I think the 7075 should be the perfect match.

[xrra_tj]

Yeah he said I got a bad one the one on the left in this pic. He is suppose to be sending me replaements.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/lildale/0c21ac5f.jpg

[xrra_tj]

Got my rear axle tubes put on.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/lildale/b5ff521f.jpg

[TODBLDZ]

looks good josh.:thumb:

[rockshow]

That's hot! :thumb:

[hotrodsonoma91]

those are some sexy axles.

[xrra_tj]

looks good josh.:thumb:

That's hot! :thumb:

those are some sexy axles.

Thanks guys.

[nsg1rc]

Josh,
The upper rear link mount is not a stock berg mount is it?

Neil

[xrra_tj]

Yeah its stock I smoothed it and the casing up some, so they would kinda blend in with the tubes some.

[renoirbud]

nice rear end:jester:

[xrra_tj]

Mail man brought me a present today :D
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=1162&pictureid=15968

[untchabl]

Christmas came a little early I guess.

[Aflac]

Too bad you dont have a car. I sure hope its done for me to use in spartanburg!

[xrra_tj]

Too bad you dont have a car. I sure hope its done for me to use in spartanburg!

Why would you use it in spartanburg? Its my car I'm driving it. Did you fall and hit your head or something?

[66bronco]

I have a car that you want.:D I could have it ready for the next comp for a little fee like say a 4pk.:D

Just kidding. I am glad you got it. I will get your truck done asap.

[xrra_tj]

I have a car that you want.:D I could have it ready for the next comp for a little fee like say a 4pk.:D



Does this mean you'll give me my truck back and trade me your truck for the 4pk?

[CRSMacgyver]

Does this mean you'll give me my truck back and trade me your truck for the 4pk?

I think he meant he was gonna trade you the pimped out Jetta sitting in his driveway for the 4PK.......

[xrra_tj]

Mail man brought me a few more things. Boss Claws and some brood 35t motors

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/lildale/bce14704.jpg

[CRSMacgyver]

Glad you got some new tires to practice with.........you need to get ready for Phoenix....

[xrra_tj]

yeah I figured it time to try some

[xrra_tj]

Time for an update:
Got new front axle tubes and steering
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/lildale/1e05467d.jpg

Then got a new chassis
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/lildale/a177dc76.jpg

Got it all together and practiced a lil' yesterday and today. Loving the new chassis.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/lildale/101_0278.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/lildale/101_0280.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/lildale/101_0285.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/lildale/101_0288.jpg

[rockshow]

I'm glad your loving the chassis! :thumb:

Does it feel more stable turning up and down hill with the links out boarded or do you just love the looks?

[xrra_tj]

It seems to be more stable than ever. Even running with 4 slugs in each front instead of fully loaded. I'm very happy with the way it is working at the moment. Thanks for a great chassis Mike

[Brackett]

What's the weight of it now?

[xrra_tj]

RTR as seen in the pics above looks like 5.47 lbs
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/lildale/04b144aa.jpg

[duty]

I like the looks of the new chassis a lot better!

[xrra_tj]

Thanks Duty. That was the biggest reason for the change, but it ended seeming to perform better or that part could have just been in my head.

[Shocker]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/lildale/04b144aa.jpg[/QUOTE]


I like the looks of the new chassis a lot better!


Like ??? I LOVE the look of that new style chassis

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg80/upmary/images.jpg

It's really SLICK !!! :beer:

[xrra_tj]

Thanks Doug:thumb: when you going to come back out and compete with us?

[Shocker]

Thanks Doug:thumb: when you going to come back out and compete with us?


I'm hoping to maybe sneak out this weekend and make it to the Spartanburg comp. :)

[xrra_tj]

Got a proof for my new skins from FREQE SKINZ (http://www.freqeskinz.com/)"thumbsup" Hopefully I'll have them by battlegrounds!

http://www.freq-e.com/T1ESS_Josh_xrra_sKInz.jpg

[Cycleeric]

That is bad ***! ! ! Josh your rig is gonna stand out at Battlegrounds for sure

[xrra_tj]

Thanks Eric I was pleased at how they turned out

[CRSMacgyver]

Looks good Josh.......

[rockshow]

Josh told his Mama,
"Hey, Mama, I'm goin' away
I'm Gonna hit the big time
Gonna be a big star someday"
Mama came to the door
With a teardrop in her eye
Josh said, "Don't cry, Mama,
Just smile and wave goodbye"
Don't you know?

Yeah......yeah.....

(Chorus)
Don't you know that you are a shooting star
Don't you know
Don't you know
Don't you know that you are a shooting star
And all the world will love you just as long
As long as you are

Looks great!

[Brackett]

Looks good Josh!!!!!!:)

[xrra_tj]

Thanks guys! I'm suppose to get them for my controller also