66LikesHot Bodies D413 1/10 4WD Buggy
05-12-2014, 06:54 PM
#2566
Before I built my car, I took the chassis protector (in my case jconcepts) but you can use any other) and trace the chassis onto the protector. I did 4 of them. I'm hoping when I get through all of those, some pre-made solutions will be out by then. And when completed, I just cut them out with scissors and they were as good as any pre-made one that I have used in the past.
05-12-2014, 08:10 PM
#2571
Personally, I did not use the kit springs. I used xgear springs to match Ty's setup. For me, the track I was on was smooth and traction was pretty high. So I didn't need the softer springs to absorb a rough track in order to get traction. I was looking for just a touch more stability. But I think I could have made this setup work.
Not sure how well these springs (red front and white rear) match the out of box springs.
Not sure how well these springs (red front and white rear) match the out of box springs.
05-12-2014, 08:11 PM
#2572
Yeah Clint you do seem to like my bandwagon. 
I really liked my Bmax; I think it was the sharpest handling wheeler I have had next to the D413. The problem I had with the Bmax was drivetrain reliability followed by part support. The D413 is every bit as sharp when it comes to handling while being much more durable all around. If you are liking your Bmax you will love the D413.
I really liked my Bmax; I think it was the sharpest handling wheeler I have had next to the D413. The problem I had with the Bmax was drivetrain reliability followed by part support. The D413 is every bit as sharp when it comes to handling while being much more durable all around. If you are liking your Bmax you will love the D413.
05-12-2014, 08:30 PM
#2573
The kit springs were fine, the 4 hole pistons didn't provide enough pack for me though and so the stock shock setup overall was too soft. My new setup will use the stock springs and 3-hole 1.1/1.2 pistons.
05-12-2014, 08:32 PM
#2574
Yeah, you are right on parts. Tower and Amain will carry parts. Norcal plans to carry parts if GP will stop boning them.
05-12-2014, 08:37 PM
#2575
Thanks to everyone for posting their setups and thoughts about the car. Keeps us interested as we wait for batch two. Very jealous but keep up the good work.
Leigh Cheeseman
Leigh Cheeseman
05-12-2014, 09:18 PM
#2579
Yeah, being in a hurry for a D413 won't do you any good right now anyway. Anytime you are at Norcal you can take it for a spin.
05-12-2014, 09:48 PM
#2580
Before I built my car, I took the chassis protector (in my case jconcepts) but you can use any other) and trace the chassis onto the protector. I did 4 of them. I'm hoping when I get through all of those, some pre-made solutions will be out by then. And when completed, I just cut them out with scissors and they were as good as any pre-made one that I have used in the past.
Also, the AE sheets seem to last longer to me than the JC sheets.