Project Super-VBS-CF-Gorillamaxx!!!

[TruckBasher]

Looks great...that motor really looks huge

what color paint is that on the body? and who makes it?

[plettenbergs]

nice truck!...so fresh and so clean!...i love UE!....the batts are f-in huge!

[jordan...]

Look at this instead of the Gorillamaxx cross straps... I just bought 2 cross straps and not impressed - You can buy the same at radio shack for $4 for 5.

Thanks Arct1k, the link doesn't work though, but i did go to the hardware store and buy some thick black velcroe straps which are way stronger than the skinny Gmaxx ones.

Also love how the body matches the radio.

Thanks for th props BL, i actually didn't notice that they matched until i had a look at the pic

Oh, you should also buy a series harness incase some douchebag nitro guy comes walkin up, with his t-maxx pro .15!

That'd show him, when my tires get ripped off the rims...

Love the new toys. I have a DX3R coming as well, and I am thinking about getting one of the 0610i Duo chargers as well. Let us know how everything works out for you. From what I read about teh gear you bought I think you will be pleased. Nice vehicle as well. good job on the build.

You'll love the DX3R, it feels really solid, the sr3100 reciever is awesome as well, i couldn't beilieve how small it was .

Looks great...that motor really looks huge

Thanks mate, i thnk the batteries make it look a little more in proportion with the truck now, now if i could only find out where to mount the speed controller...

what color paint is that on the body? and who makes it?

Its made by Tamiya and the colour is gunmetal

nice truck!...so fresh and so clean!...i love UE!....the batts are f-in huge!

Thanks, you love UE, i find that hard to believe , as for the batteries, i doubt they're that much bigger than those monster Zippy's you've packed onto your truck!!

Thanks for all the great comments guys!
Jordan

[TruckBasher]

Originally Posted by jordan...

Thanks mate, i thnk the batteries make it look a little more in proportion with the truck now, now if i could only find out where to mount the speed controller...
Jordan

Maybe make a mount at the rear tower so motor wires will be short as well as batts...it will be mounted higher but its weight is negligible compared to batts and motor CG will still be almost the same..just an idea

[jordan...]

I was thinking along those lines, there might be some excess wire hanging around from the ESC because its so close to the motor, but should be able to tie that up. I was thinking of just velcroe strapping it to the monoblock When i get it i should be able to make some plans, i dont know the actual size of the ESC yet

If all fails i might mount it ontop of the motor somehow...

[TDC57]

Hay Jordan.. I've been out of it for a while so I deeply apologize for not saying this sooner..

I'm sooo sorry to hear about your terrible misfortune, I raced 914 last year and gave it up before I hurt myself.. I hope / Nay wish you a nothing short of a painless and quick recovery..

As for your build that I and everyone else has been watching this ongoing masterpiece of perfection in progress (for ever) LOL.LOL.. (sorry) when are you going to run it and brake it (?).. I repeat when is “D” day sir ??. lets see some video of this BAD boy in action. Lets see it dirty and lets see dad’s face when it gets it’s first major scratch and (for what it's worth) I cant wait to read about it’s first major crash.. Not that I wish any of that on you!.. absolulty not.. but I remember mine so cleary and sir I will fill your pain all the way.. LOL.LOL..

Have a great one Jordan and the best to you and your family..

Shaun.

[jordan...]

HEY SHAUN!! I had noticed your absence from the forums, just assumed you were out enjoying your trucks Thanks for the best wishes, my recovery is coming along really well and hopefully i can be out of this neck brace a week earlier than expected

As for D-Day, i have EVERYTHING i need, except a speed controller. I have some custom length dogbones on the way, hopefully here by next week. As you can tell from earlier posts the battery, charger, radio etc. situation has been sorted out. Now all im waiting on is Mike to get me one of the new MGM controllers. But it will be at least 3 weeks till i can drive it, because at the moment i cant really look down, just straight ahead, which would be pretty dangerous for the people around me if im driving .

[JERRY2KONE]

Hey Jordan. This would be a great time for you to break one of those new in car video cameras in. That way you can look directly into the screen and see everthing and everywhere your vehicle goes. You can get a really nice camera and long distance reciever for around $200. That way you never have to leave the couch since you are impersonating a potato at the moment. HA HA HA HA HA HAHA

Originally Posted by jordan...

HEY SHAUN!! I had noticed your absence from the forums, just assumed you were out enjoying your trucks Thanks for the best wishes, my recovery is coming along really well and hopefully i can be out of this neck brace a week earlier than expected

As for D-Day, i have EVERYTHING i need, except a speed controller. I have some custom length dogbones on the way, hopefully here by next week. As you can tell from earlier posts the battery, charger, radio etc. situation has been sorted out. Now all im waiting on is Mike to get me one of the new MGM controllers. But it will be at least 3 weeks till i can drive it, because at the moment i cant really look down, just straight ahead, which would be pretty dangerous for the people around me if im driving .

[jordan...]

HAHAHA, RC reaching new heights of laziness thanks to Mr. Jerry
Oh, and i'm not only limited to potato's, i can do avocados, lettuce, carrots... the list goes on really

[JERRY2KONE]

Even my wife cracked up at that one. She thought I was being cruel until she read your response. Good to see that your sense of humor is still in tact Jordan. Time flies when your having fun. By the time you get back to bashing I should have my R/C stuff in hand again.

[TruckBasher]

Like the movie..... "..if looks can kill" (or something like that)

Well like you Im also waiting for my MGM.....

btw what antenna holder is that, seems sturdy...

[TDC57]

WOW.. it’s finally starting to look complete and dam it does look good!..

Hay Jordan I just got back some controllers from MGM (took 4 months) do you want me send you out one of my spare’s (?) Not for keeps, but you can have / use it until your MGM comes in..

Just PM your address and I’ll shoot it out to you this weekend. The largest compactly I have is MGM compro 160 amp, 24 cell brushless (runs great on 8s)

Either way no worries Sir..

Have a great weekend “J”..

Shaun.

P.S.
Love the D-Bones..



P.S.S.
Truckbasher!, I saw your stuff at MetalMan’s house last weekend (LOOKEN GOOD!!) you should be happy!..

[jordan...]

Wow, i dont know what to say Shaun, i dont know of anyone else who would be willing to ship a $300+ ESC to another forum member for a temporary 'loan'. Hats off to you sir, that is the nicest gesture i've seen on any forum anywhere.

I'd have to say no though, after you had to wait 4 months to get it back i would be terrified to throw it in my truck just incase i exploded it or something Mike should have my MGM in sometime next week anyway, so i shouldnt have to wait much longer. Plus, im still in this neck brace So it will be at least a week or two before i can drive anything.

Thanks again mate
jordan

[TDC57]

Anytime, anyplace, anything for you sir..

Sooooo how is the build coming along?? did you get your controller yet ??

How is your neck & back doing..

Enquiring minds want to know..

Have a great week Jordan.. keep us posted..