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uk that's a nice looking truggy you got there has any one try the aganer truggy shell see it fit
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Just wanted to confirm... a Serpent 811T-E body will fit.
I got one in to paint today and hacked it up enough to get it on the ET48 and sure enough it will fit. There is about 1/2in overhand on both sides, but thats nothing a little velcro won't fix up. I'd like to get some pics of it mounted up, but its for a customer so I'm sure he wouldn't be happy with extra holes lol. |
Originally Posted by justpoet
(Post 12959647)
If racing, I would agree. If bashing or speed runs, not so much.
I've seen duct tape used on the inside to help hold it, but eventually it gives. On hard and large knob tires I've seen fishing line used on the outside between the knobs, but that just seems like a recipe for disaster to me. None of those are considered legal for racing last time people I know were asking, but generally the best place to ask about stopping ballooning will probably be speed run forums. Yes I asked about this with regards to bashing people. If duct tape gives in eventually, is there any other solution for anti ballooning which is a bit more permanent? And I agree fishing lines just sound bad. |
Originally Posted by Mullet1
(Post 12959315)
excellent. Gonna send a couple off to the painter....one is gonna look like a 2x4 and the other a Praying Mantis. :)
Originally Posted by Mullet1
(Post 12957727)
Can you post a pic of the truck turned over shooting straight down? I want to see how much space there is between the body and the chassis.
Will the stock front posts not go thru the body if there were holes? Shock tower will hit the body? No, to your second question. The center of the hood would rest on the bases of the stock posts before the post could even touch the taller parts of the hood (see pics in link above). The Traxxas parts are perfect and pretty quick to make up. This pic is from the top, but gives you the information you are looking for. Measured at the closest points of the body to the chassis: Passengers side: 21mm gap Drivers side: 27mm gap http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...psa28d2b95.jpg |
Originally Posted by cpt_RedBeard
(Post 12960480)
Just wanted to confirm... a Serpent 811T-E body will fit.
I got one in to paint today and hacked it up enough to get it on the ET48 and sure enough it will fit. There is about 1/2in overhand on both sides, but thats nothing a little velcro won't fix up. I'd like to get some pics of it mounted up, but its for a customer so I'm sure he wouldn't be happy with extra holes lol. Which of these are you talking about? I like the last one. I figured it would be way too short with the tower to tower distance of 14-1/4 (reported) being 3/4" shorter than the ET48 and the shocks of the Serpent being mounted on the front. I guess you set the body way rearward. I'd like to see it.....if its the second body pictured below. http://www.acerracing.com/images/pro...view/cse14.jpg http://www.rctech.net/forum/attachme...c-1.jpghttp:// |
Guys I'm basically trying to figure out which tires would be best for bashing purposes. Focus primarily being durability and longevity of their life. I've heard AKA cityblocks are very durable and last for a long time is that true? Cityblocks in medium compound would do OK? What other options might be good contenders for sure use purposes. Badlands?
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The E-truggy (2nd one).
Too late for pictures, I already started the paint process. Sorry |
Originally Posted by mamdot91
(Post 12961011)
Guys I'm basically trying to figure out which tires would be best for bashing purposes. Focus primarily being durability and longevity of their life. I've heard AKA cityblocks are very durable and last for a long time is that true? in medium compound would do OK? What other options might be good contenders for sure use purposes. Badlands?
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Originally Posted by cpt_RedBeard
(Post 12961407)
Too late for pictures, I already started the paint process. Sorry
Well your obligated to at least position it on the ET48 and take pics (and PM me :sneaky:) when you're done. |
Originally Posted by metoo
(Post 12961418)
Well your obligated to at least position it on the ET48 and take pics (and PM me :sneaky:) when you're done.
http://i.imgur.com/LvQCX7gl.jpg http://i.imgur.com/YQUBtLxl.jpg http://i.imgur.com/7SFqeALl.jpg http://i.imgur.com/OaaxLnHl.jpg |
I figured there would be a large gap between the rear tower and the body and even larger gap between the rear uprights of the body and shock tower. It's not horrible though if you scoot the body back some. That may be my next body.
But one question. Will the body land-out on the base of the front post without the front shocks or front tower touching the body? |
Originally Posted by metoo
(Post 12961645)
I figured there would be a large gap between the rear tower and the body and even larger gap between the rear uprights of the body and shock tower. It's not horrible though if you scoot the body back some. That may be my next body.
But one question. Will the body land-out on the base of the front post without the front shocks or front tower touching the body? I can't say for sure if the body will clear the towers, it looks like theres enough in the body to clear, but it will be close. I'd love to give a positive answer, but I can't put holes in these bodies. |
Originally Posted by mamdot91
(Post 12961011)
Guys I'm basically trying to figure out which tires would be best for bashing purposes. Focus primarily being durability and longevity of their life. I've heard AKA cityblocks are very durable and last for a long time is that true? Cityblocks in medium compound would do OK? What other options might be good contenders for sure use purposes. Badlands?
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Originally Posted by ebaltazar
(Post 12961801)
Badlands on Desperado rims are awesome for bashing! Best used on any terrain except pavement. I use them on all of my truggies and I intend to put them on my et48 as well, since I don't race. I recommend them for any basher vehicle. :nod:
...but Desperados are 1/2 offset, which looks ridiculous. I would put the Badlands on 0 offset wheels. |
Originally Posted by metoo
(Post 12961810)
...but Desperados are 1/2 offset, which looks ridiculous. I would put the Badlands on 0 offset wheels.
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