Project Super-VBS-CF-Gorillamaxx!!!

[TDC57]

Originally Posted by jordan...

Thanks guys, and you have a pm Shaun

PM replied too..

I would have to agree, Shaun you are one kind man, always helping everyone out, and your builds are awesome!

As for this maxx, WOW that thing is SICK, and that is one LOOOOOONG motor lol

[jordan...]

Hey guys,

So, after screwing up a couple of 6.5mm plugs, im just waiting on my next order to come through so i can finish up the wiring. Thanks HEAPS to Shaun for sending me some spare plugs, i just recieved them today and will get to work ASAP. Apart from my mistakes, my soldering iron packed it in, so i just got a new one, hopefully it will last a bit longer

Anyway, while im waiting for the plugs, i just finished up my ESC mount. Nothing really custom about it, apart from how i've put it together i guess. Just got a load of the Gmaxx posts for the extended rear skid, made some studs, and mounted the original upper rear plate above the motor. I think it turned out quite well.











Also got some pics of the ESC mounted, just mocked up of course. You can also see the third motor screw i've put in, and the 'brace' im using for the back of the motor. Slowly its coming together

cheers
jordan

[BL_RV0]

How will you end up mounting the motor?

[jordan...]

Originally Posted by BL_RV0

How will you end up mounting the motor?

umm... exactly how it is in the picture, did i say something wrong

Looks awesome. Have you thought about making a custom one peice motor mount?

Thanks, at first i did, but couldn't find a 6mm thick piece of carbon. I think i'd need some type of mill or something to cut it out. All i had was my trusty dremel, so i just did what i could

[BL_RV0]

Originally Posted by jordan...

umm... exactly how it is in the picture, did i say something wrong



Thanks, at first i did, but couldn't find a 6mm thick piece of carbon. I think i'd need some type of mill or something to cut it out. All i had was my trusty dremel, so i just did what i could

I did... I meant to say how are you going to mount the esc...

[lutach]

Originally Posted by jordan...

Hey guys,

So, after screwing up a couple of 6.5mm plugs, im just waiting on my next order to come through so i can finish up the wiring. Thanks HEAPS to Shaun for sending me some spare plugs, i just recieved them today and will get to work ASAP. Apart from my mistakes, my soldering iron packed it in, so i just got a new one, hopefully it will last a bit longer

Anyway, while im waiting for the plugs, i just finished up my ESC mount. Nothing really custom about it, apart from how i've put it together i guess. Just got a load of the Gmaxx posts for the extended rear skid, made some studs, and mounted the original upper rear plate above the motor. I think it turned out quite well.











Also got some pics of the ESC mounted, just mocked up of course. You can also see the third motor screw i've put in, and the 'brace' im using for the back of the motor. Slowly its coming together

cheers
jordan

Looks awesome. Have you thought about making a custom one peice motor mount?

[e-mike]

Originally Posted by jordan...

Hey guys,

So, after screwing up a couple of 6.5mm plugs, im just waiting on my next order to come through so i can finish up the wiring. Thanks HEAPS to Shaun for sending me some spare plugs, i just recieved them today and will get to work ASAP. Apart from my mistakes, my soldering iron packed it in, so i just got a new one, hopefully it will last a bit longer

Anyway, while im waiting for the plugs, i just finished up my ESC mount. Nothing really custom about it, apart from how i've put it together i guess. Just got a load of the Gmaxx posts for the extended rear skid, made some studs, and mounted the original upper rear plate above the motor. I think it turned out quite well.











Also got some pics of the ESC mounted, just mocked up of course. You can also see the third motor screw i've put in, and the 'brace' im using for the back of the motor. Slowly its coming together

cheers
jordan

wow nice builti love this big motor!!!!!!!!

[jordan...]

Thanks everyone,

As for the final ESC mounting, nothing too different, but i have some foam cell padding to put on the plate and i'll probably use zipties. Hopefully will look alot neater than the velcroe and not cover up so much of the heatsink.

Hey Shaun, thanks again for those plugs, you know pics and vids will be up as soon as i get them

thanks phil, yep, i think they are the G4 posts. I bought them as the skid plate braces for the G3 chassis though, not sure if they are different lengths, but i would assume they're the same.

necks really good now, oput of all the braces. Got a check up at the end of the month to hopefully get final clearence so i can get back into my sport/training/things like that etc.

thanks again guys
jordan

[George16]

Looking really Jordan. I can't wait to see a vid of your truck running.

[TDC57]

WOW she's coming along great!! I hope you get her running this weekend..

Remember (pictures and Video) are mandatory!!!

Have a great one Sir..

[thephilonator]

very nice Jordan.

are those posts from the Gmaxx G4 chassis?
very original design for ESC mounting,i've never seen it done that way before,

Hows the neck? good?,better?, best?

and yes Shaun you are one very kind soul

[TDC57]

Well


Any updates ??

[jordan...]

Well, for those of you who don't know, i think the MGM i got is a dud, i've tried everything to get it working, but there is just no go. I've e-mailed MGM and am waiting on a reply, so hopefully they send me out a replacement, which i'd definately expect for a $375 controller

Im talking to Mike at the moment trying to see if it is maybe me doing something wrong, but at the moment it seems the controller is busted

just one thing after another...

[JERRY2KONE]

Don't worry Jordan. We all have to overcome obstacles from time to time. You will be burning up the dirt before you know it and all of the problems will become a blur to you. Your doing great.