YETI XXL BUILD
03-06-2015, 04:44 PM
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Making sure the 1/5 HS-5755MG servo gets enough power, I added a 15 amp BEC.
03-06-2015, 11:46 PM
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03-07-2015, 04:52 PM
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Anyone know if a "tall" servo will fit the XL kit without modifications?
03-11-2015, 05:10 AM
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I have some new parts on the way. The low gearing and large tires is play a big part in buying quality parts. I broke a spool is a very short period of time. I'm also having problems with the BEC. Here are some of the parts on the way.
03-11-2015, 01:59 PM
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I'm hoping that locking all 4 wheels will help in not only it's crawling ability but last loner before braking anything. I also broke a plastic diff cup in the front end. I wish Traxxas had over engineered the diffs... but where is the money in that!
03-14-2015, 03:21 PM
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I installed the rear Hot Racing Spool yesterday and today the MIP Drive CVD front and rear came in today. I will have then in shortly.
03-14-2015, 05:38 PM
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03-16-2015, 12:51 PM
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The parts came in to install the front shifting locker assembly.
I'm still waiting from LEADING EDGE MACHINE to send the 7075 cnc diff cup!
I'm still waiting from LEADING EDGE MACHINE to send the 7075 cnc diff cup!
03-16-2015, 06:37 PM
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The Hitec HS-5755MG servo took out the 3rd SBEC in a row. I bought it used on ebay. What a waste of money. No more used servos for me!!!! I just ordered a HS-7950TH High Voltage, Ultra Torque, Titanium Gear, Coreless Ultra Premium Servo. It has over 400 oz. torque on 6 volts! I need 6 volts because of the micro servos that is also being used.
03-17-2015, 04:32 AM
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I got the front and rear Traxxas Summit Bulk Heads in today. This will cover the front because for the moment the rear has a spool and it is using the Revo bulk head.
The fist thing was to bolt it to the frame so that I can mark where the shifting lever goes through the frame. I used a file to notch the piece needed to get it fitted.
I added to the photo what needs to be done to keep the frame and Bulkhead as one in a build like this. I added longer bolts of course to get the nuts to fit. with the parts in place it becomes a very stiff front end, Much more so than the stock chassis of both the Traxxas Revo/Summit or the Axial Yeti. Some day soon I hope to make a chassis out of carbon fiber. It will be the last part of the build.
The fist thing was to bolt it to the frame so that I can mark where the shifting lever goes through the frame. I used a file to notch the piece needed to get it fitted.
I added to the photo what needs to be done to keep the frame and Bulkhead as one in a build like this. I added longer bolts of course to get the nuts to fit. with the parts in place it becomes a very stiff front end, Much more so than the stock chassis of both the Traxxas Revo/Summit or the Axial Yeti. Some day soon I hope to make a chassis out of carbon fiber. It will be the last part of the build.
03-17-2015, 04:52 AM
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I had to switch around the shifting rod and now it doesn't get in the way of the shocks.
03-17-2015, 05:06 PM
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These 2 pictures show what a difference 1/2 thick foam vs full foam on the rocks. I installed the RC4WD Desert Reaper fronts for this. They are softer than the Proline Trenchers that I had on before. These are also narrower! I think they are more scale looking also.
03-18-2015, 01:11 PM
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I'm having a little fun while waiting for parts.
I installed a Hi-Lift Jack and a larger more scale hood. this time I cut the hood opening so that the motor looks more scale. It is large so, it will get hit alot in roll overs. I built it with a brake-a-way system so that I can make fast easy repairs.
I installed a Hi-Lift Jack and a larger more scale hood. this time I cut the hood opening so that the motor looks more scale. It is large so, it will get hit alot in roll overs. I built it with a brake-a-way system so that I can make fast easy repairs.
03-19-2015, 10:30 PM
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