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HummerMan 03.03.2008 04:23 PM

My BL Rustler Build... (Custom Anodized)
 
Hey guys, been working on my Traxxas Rustler this past few months and I figured I'd post up some pics of the build so far. What do ya think?


FLM Rustler Chassis Anodized Black
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h6...S/100_3478.jpg

The tires and rims of choice. Pro-Line Dirt Hawgs on TRX rims all the way around.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h6...S/100_3481.jpg

The plates for mounting the electronics.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h6...S/100_3475.jpg

The rest of the parts that are done so far...
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h6...S/100_3486.jpg

Full steel tranny. This was an XL-1 Rustler.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h6...S/100_3492.jpg

The front end.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h6...S/100_3493.jpg

And the bottom...
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h6...S/100_3498.jpg

Hop-ups...
Airtronics M11 FM Radio
Traxxas 2055 Steering Servo
Mamba Max 5700 BL Motor and ESC
Max Amps 2S 8000mah Lipo

FLM Chassis
FLM Top Plate
FLM Complete Steering Kit
FLM Tranny Case
FLM Front Bulkhead
FLM Front Bumper

RPM Front Shock Tower
RPM Rear Shock Tower
RPM Steering Knuckles
RPM Bearing Carriers
RPM Steering Castors
RPM A-Arms All Around

Swami Wheelie Bar

Lunsford Ti Turnbuckles and Hinge Pins

Bad Horsie Shock Covers

Pro-Line Dirt Hawgs
TRX Rims dyed black

Traxxas full steel tranny gears and VXL slipper

JConcepts Rustler Body


Plenty still to come....

lincpimp 03.03.2008 04:49 PM

That will look very nice when it is done. I would not be able to run it myself. Maybe if it had a lexan chassis protector?

HummerMan 03.03.2008 04:57 PM

Yes, I will have a chassis protector on it..

snellemin 03.03.2008 05:06 PM

I would be too chicken to bash with it. Looks great btw.

HummerMan 03.03.2008 05:13 PM

It will be ran strictly in the street...

mothman 03.03.2008 07:23 PM

Looks great!! How much did u pay for the anodizing?

azjc 03.03.2008 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HummerMan (Post 152922)
It will be ran strictly in the street...

if you want to run it strictly on the street I would use 1/8 scale sedan foams they wont ballon and you get really good traction I use a set from Ofna, and here is a link to some on Ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...2BSI%26otn%3D4

HummerMan 03.03.2008 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mothman (Post 152959)
Looks great!! How much did u pay for the anodizing?

Nothing... My dad has all the equipment. :mdr: Thanks guys!


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