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upnover
05-11-2008, 04:29 PM
I could not wait...still need to clean up wiring and pick up a servo for dig

Chassis- VF slingshot
Axles-AX w/ ss locker
Motor-Brushed 35t warrior
ecs - sidewinder /CC bec
shocks-Losi xxxt rears full droop


mocked-up tires have hammer 2's on the way

http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/5/13117220290.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic/8131977)

never mind the birds nest still working:jester:

http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/5/13117220265.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic/8131976)
brokeass4runner
05-11-2008, 04:40 PM
I love that chassis. Def one of, if not the coolest out there. :beer:
upnover
05-11-2008, 04:43 PM
It is definitly a solid chassis and well worth the wait.
EvilTwin v2
05-11-2008, 04:45 PM
Sweet!

I've been drooling over that chassis since it was first available for pre-order. How much ground clearance do you have at the center of the skid?

Definately give us a review of the chassis once you get a chance to run it!
upnover
05-11-2008, 04:54 PM
Sweet!

I've been drooling over that chassis since it was first available for pre-order. How much ground clearance do you have at the center of the skid?

Definately give us a review of the chassis once you get a chance to run it!

Funny you ask I looked at the pics and had to measure again...it looks really tall but It's only hair over 2 3/4" in the center and a hair under 3" at the ends of the chassis(I really like the convex center)
EvilTwin v2
05-11-2008, 05:07 PM
yeah, that convex center should help get off of rocks if high centered.
Shocker
05-11-2008, 10:00 PM
Some of the girls at the club where I worked would sometimes wear a slingshot bikini. :thumb:

Your slingshot looks pretty sexy too Tom.

Are you still running stockish shocks w/ internal springs? You didnt list the steering servo.......did it get the Hitec 5955TG?
Shocker
05-11-2008, 10:02 PM
Oh yeah, you "goofed" on your thread title. Should have read "Got VF Slingshot". Mind changing that for me? Consistency is the name of the game buddy :monkeyeye:
Brackett
05-11-2008, 10:23 PM
Hey shocker, I don't think if he puts "Got" before the VF Slingshot Thread it will still get more views than The famous "Got a BJ" Thread!!! LMAO!!!!:
WV4WD
05-12-2008, 04:03 PM
What links are you running?
upnover
05-12-2008, 04:42 PM
What links are you running?

I got the delrin VF high clearance lowers and xtrc delrin straight uppers...I like the way the suspension cycled better with the straight uppers.
WV4WD
05-12-2008, 06:18 PM
I got the delrin VF high clearance lowers and xtrc delrin straight uppers...I like the way the suspension cycled better with the straight uppers.

Sweet I thought that looked like Delrin, I was wondering if you made them yourself and was wondering how the Delrin is to bend, but I guess you bought them bent huh?
Shocker
05-12-2008, 07:56 PM
Are you still running stock shocks w/ internal springs on it? Did it get the Hitec 5955TG?

well............
upnover
05-12-2008, 09:17 PM
well............

losi xxxts full droop and tower pro $17 special ...
toytech93
05-20-2008, 09:25 PM
Hey guy , Is this chassis still available ??? I searched a couple places, but couldn't find any. Can you help me out ?
upnover
05-20-2008, 09:33 PM
http://www.visionaryfabrication.com/


they also are coming out with Delrin side plates. Just have to ask when I guess...
upnover
05-21-2008, 05:24 AM
and here is 6 pages of VF jibber jabber http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=111580
EvilTwin v2
05-23-2008, 06:32 AM
Have you run the Slingshot yet? Care to post up your thoughts on it?

BTW, I see that RCP has 3 Delrin Slingshots in stock! ...along with several VF dig units.
upnover
05-23-2008, 07:32 AM
Have you run the Slingshot yet? Care to post up your thoughts on it?

BTW, I see that RCP has 3 Delrin Slingshots in stock! ...along with several VF dig units.

I can tell you that hands down a absolute marvel. It is very well built and thought out. The TVP plates are beefy the convex skid is also a great idea that works. Suspension geometry is dead nuts,I got zero torque steer or twist(I'm running a 35t warrior) . I think they took some of the good attributes of the GC chassis and Black Jack and added some of their own ideas and nailed it.
WickedWaggy
05-23-2008, 08:26 PM
Does the chassis alone make that big a difference??
upnover
05-23-2008, 09:07 PM
Does the chassis alone make that big a difference??

imo the chassis does make i difference, it is the base for your link geometry, it's also a very narrow chassis as well and the convex skid is a nice touch.
WickedWaggy
05-23-2008, 10:21 PM
Hmm. I'm trying to make a chassis for myself and the only thing I want to try is a vertical shock orientation. All the 1:1 crawlers I see are running shocks straight up and down. I see what I'm going to do with my links, but I'm wondering about the shocks. Any opnions?
upnover
05-23-2008, 10:41 PM
we are talking about a 2.2 right...scale is scale but weight is a totally different deal. Rc's are not scale to weight so that being said the 2.2 shocks can be mounted to your liking. I prefer mine full droop thats not gonna happen 1:1
EvilTwin v2
05-24-2008, 04:23 PM
Hmm. I'm trying to make a chassis for myself and the only thing I want to try is a vertical shock orientation. All the 1:1 crawlers I see are running shocks straight up and down. I see what I'm going to do with my links, but I'm wondering about the shocks. Any opnions?

I'm running my own home-built chassis with shocks about 1/2 way between factory position & vertical. I'm using the Integy MSR-10 shocks upside down in a full droop configuration. I think I'd do a bit better with just enough spring at the top to soak up a little bit of the bump, but it handles pretty well. Another thing (other than chassis) that makes a big difference is the lower link mounting position. I have mine mounted at the chassis pretty close to center (using a Stage 3 skid plate), and then pretty wide at the axle. I have eliminated the torque twist, and I no longer lift the right front tire on steep climbs. I would prefer to have the convex skid, but I just can't bring myself to part with the money just yet.

I like the design of the VF chassis more than any other on the market, though...and it looks prettier than mine!

If I can get off my lazy arse, I'll take some pics of mine & post up a thread on it.
upnover
05-24-2008, 04:59 PM
I am very happy with it. I always like customs homebrews too, your alot more motivated than myself you built yours Post it up E...
EvilTwin v2
05-25-2008, 01:21 AM
I am very happy with it. I always like customs homebrews too, your alot more motivated than myself you built yours Post it up E...


Here's a link to my build:http://webwheeling.com/gallery/d/53971-2/Picture+488.jpg (http://webwheeling.com/gallery/d/53969-1/Picture+488.jpg)