New build axial based tuber rock racer...help/suggestions welcome - RC-Monster Forums

Desert Rc

So I bought this Eclipse Tuber on ebay and its on the way. I bought it because it has a alot of goodies, and it would cover two of my need. One it would supply the esc and motor for my Berg and the left overs would be a cool first rock racer build.

I will post a link to what I am getting. The wheels/tires will be sold to help fund the rest of my racer. I will keep reading but I was wondering if some of you could help guide me. I guess I should state that this will be my first shafty/axial build.

1. what beefed up parts or esntial parts will be needed to make this successful. I really dont want to burn thru parts over and over again. I worry about axle stubs, and tranny parts mainly. But it does say in the ad that he has all titanium gears for the tranny.

2. I would like the strongest best solution for a BL sensored motor/esc. Doesnt the MMPro run sensored. Maybe like that and a losi 13.5 s motor?? 17.5??

I think the wheels should be pretty light so I was thinking like a oem steelies BL from rc4wd would look sick on this rig.

anyway here is my platform....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT

ANY input is welcome

skellyo · 02.17.2010, 02:31 PM

bad link

Arct1k · 02.17.2010, 04:10 PM

I'll post up my build later but just did a pimped eclipse rock racer build for last months rcdriver :)

Desert Rc · 02.17.2010, 08:02 PM

I will be looking forward to the pictures and the article. I will try the link again.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Desert Rc · 03.01.2010, 05:30 PM

Axial axles,
Eclipse Tuber Chassis
Eclipse chassis
Delrin skid
Vanquish revolvers with weights
Losi comp claws / Switched to Flatirons for rock Racing.
Proline 2 stage foams
Jato shocks with yellow springs
Tcs rear plate & battery plates
Hitech 645mg servo
Axial steering links
Axial carriers
Titanium gears
Rc4wd punisher shafts
Westend machine links
All grey links with revo ends
8 cell 9.6 volt split pack
Tekin fxr
Tekin hotwire
Tekin 45 pro
DXR3 prodsmII
Tekin RS 17.5 Brushless

Who I bought the esc from had done something wrong and it was fried and cooked some more for me. I am sending it in and for the meeantime I figured I would try a Tekin RS with 17.5 brushless motor.

I have some light weight wheels on the way for her this is just for mock-up....but it works.

As a roller

Desert Rc · 03.01.2010, 05:35 PM

Axial axles,
Eclipse Tuber Chassis
4 linked fornt and rear
Delrin skid
Vanquish revolvers with weights TEMPORARY
Losi comp claws / Switched to Flatirons for rock Racing.
Proline 2 stage foams
Jato shocks with yellow springs
Tcs rear plate & battery plates
Hitech 645mg servo
Axial steering links
Axial alum carriers and c's
Titanium gears
Rc4wd punisher shafts
Westend machine links
bent bent delrin links
All grey anadized links with revo ends
8 cell 9.6 volt split pack
Tekin fxr
Tekin hotwire
Tekin 45 pro [/SIZE][/FONT]
DXR3 prodsmII
Tekin RS 17.5 Brushless

Who I bought the esc from had done something wrong and it was fried and cooked some more for me. I am sending it in and for the meeantime I figured I would try a Tekin RS with 17.5 brushless motor.

I have some light weight wheels on the way for her this is just for mock-up....but it works.

As a roller

Desert Rc · 06:27 PM

Some changes with added Tekin RS sensored 17.5 brushless. and some color.

RCShocker · 03.06.2010, 10:22 PM

Sweet rig you got going there.