New XR 10 build plus questions

[Lucky7487]

I am new to rc crawling cycleeric has been helping me along the way with what stuff to purchase.

Purchased so far

XR-10 kit
T1E rockshow SS chassis and links
Hitec HS-7950TH Servo
2 Holmes hobbie BR-XL ESC's
Castle Creations BEC
2 Brood 35t hand wound motors(from Eric )
Futaba 4PL (from Eric)
RC4WD hardened gears
1 set of Sedona tires
1 set of boss claws


I am putting together a list of stuff from vanquish products ( transmission cases, knuckles,front and rear link mounts, chubs , and lock outs

Question on wheel hubs what size should I run front and rear planning on ordering vanquish slw wheels

I live in Denver,NC but I work offshore in louisana as a subsea robotics technician so I will be back home in two weeks and will post pics as I start this build but I would like to go ahead and get everything ordered b4 I get home so I can get it together ASAP


Thanks,
Matt

[duty]

First off welcome to the site. On my xr 10 I'm running 350 hubs up front with 475 hubs in the back, but some run 475 front with 600 in the rear. It depends it you run narrow or wide. It wouldn't hurt to order all 3 sizes, 2 of each to see how you want to run them. You can always sell the ones you don't use.

[Lucky7487]

Thanks for the help

[Lucky7487]

Also what tire foam should I use?

[peterh]

Welcome to the board. I think most people use double Duce 5.5 foams


http://crawlerinnovations.com/

[xrra_tj]

Looks like you need shocks also. Most of us are running axial scx-10 aluminum body scale shocks w/ losi mini-t rear springs

[Cycleeric]

Welcome aboard Matt :welcome:

These guys will steer you straight on the good stuff you need. I told you about the aluminum scx10 shocks and Mini-t springs for them.

[CRSMacgyver]

Welcome Matt. I told Eric I have some foams for you if you are interested. I will get with you when I get back from thanksgiving. looking forward to having you join out group.

[HarleyRider]

Welcome to the board Matt.
New here myself. These guys have alot of knowledge to get you going in the right direction.

[Lucky7487]

Thanks for all the advice from everyone. crsMacgyver I talked to Eric today he said that he would get that foam from you at the sc comp. I look forward to Joining your group I am scheduled to be home right around December 13th and will begin my build then my wife told me that I already have a pile of boxes at the house from the stuff that I have ordered already.

[CRSMacgyver]

Good to hear! We will get you all set up. i am gonna clean up the motors you got from Eric so you will be ready to go when you get home.

[Lucky7487]

Thanks very much I just put my cart together for my Castle BEC what Output voltage do I need it to be set at 7.4v is what I am thinking but I want to be sure I am using the Holmes hobbies BR-XL esc x2

[xrra_tj]

Thanks very much I just put my cart together for my Castle BEC what Output voltage do I need it to be set at 7.4v is what I am thinking but I want to be sure I am using the Holmes hobbies BR-XL esc x2

Yes sir, thats the voltage we run with the hitec 7950

[CRSMacgyver]

you will need to get the brxls set up when thy get here so we can setup the bec as well. let me know when they come in and i can help you with setup and wiring like I did for Eric if you want......

[Lucky7487]

Yeah I'll take all the help I can get. :thumb:

[Lucky7487]

Andy I went to place my order for my bec this morning and Holmes hobby is out of stock on the they do however have them in stock at tower hobbies But tower doesn't give you the open of choosing the output voltage do you have or does anyone else have the ability to set the voltage or do I need to go ahead and buy The field programmer or pc link?

[Cycleeric]

Just get it from Tower and I have a Castle Link to program it for you

[peterh]

Matt,
Did you think about swapping the steering link to a single rod?

http://www.chaoticcrawlers.com/xr10-tierod-titanium.html

[CRSMacgyver]

Andy I went to place my order for my bec this morning and Holmes hobby is out of stock on the they do however have them in stock at tower hobbies But tower doesn't give you the open of choosing the output voltage do you have or does anyone else have the ability to set the voltage or do I need to go ahead and buy The field programmer or pc link?
Just pick up the BEC and we will program it locally. No need to have it prgrammed when shipped.

You can get one from Anderson R/C in Thomasville and he can program it for you. Buy local whenever you can.

[untchabl]

+1 for buying local.

Matt at Anderson will definitely take care of you.

[Lucky7487]

Yeah I agree buy locally I just placed order for bec ordered online from Anderson rc

[Lucky7487]

Ok can y'all help me make a list of what I need to keep on hand for spares incase stuff breaks?

[untchabl]

I keep an extra set of T1E front & rear lower links, an extra set of rear uppers since mine are just delrin tube, extra rod ends, shock spring cups, extra nuts, bolts and screws, etc.

[Lucky7487]

Finally begin assembly will post pics soon. What weight oil is everyone running with mini T springs. And what length upper links do I need to order vp is out of stock on the ones for xr10 but I am not sure if that is what I need running the rockshow ss chassis?

[792.5cj5]

You can cut down the alum stock xr links and retap to run revo ends

[Lucky7487]

Well finally got my crawler running only took about a week to break it. I had a bearing come apart in the transmission causing my to wear out a set of RC4WD gears so I just placed a order from vanquish for a 2 motor plates and transmission housing with the bigger bearing and another set of gears. Hopefully that will fix my issues the only problem now is I am at work for three more weeks until the 30th and all I can do is stare at my crawler.:(

[peterh]

Well the bright side is that you can take it apart faster next time it breaks.

[Lucky7487]

Here are some pics
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m492/lucky7487/8fbaa8ce.jpg
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m492/lucky7487/105af234.jpg
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m492/lucky7487/72f07cb6.jpg

[Lucky7487]

New chaotic steering linkage installed today

http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m492/lucky7487/285bedef.jpg

[ik632]

Are you going to run the Proline Chisels? It looks like your suspension setup is way different than mine but I'm having a hard time getting them to stick. I'm wondering if they need a break-in period like the Sedonas do.

[Lucky7487]

Not really sure how well they will work tomorrow will be my first comp. I have ordered a set of slw v3's and a set of sedonas they haven't arrived yet is the only reason I am running the chisels.

[Cycleeric]

I've got a couple sets of wheels and tires Im bringing tomorrow so you can try some different stuff

[Lucky7487]

New wheels and tires

http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m492/lucky7487/9d2616b9.jpg

[CRSMacgyver]

Very nice!

[ik632]

Looks like you're all set to go now. Those are almost too pretty to go and scratch up though :)

[Cycleeric]

Matt I dont think you realize that you bought Berg wheels and I think they would fit my Berg alot better than your XR :thumb:

[Lucky7487]

Got them put together vented and installed (Eric) I could only imagine how wide that berg would be with 475 and 600 hubs. I'll be home this weekend and next we will have to get together and go practice somewhere whenever your schedule permits mine is wide open

http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m492/lucky7487/8641d912.jpg