My new race car... and it's a V-8!

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So, I have been busy with work this past week and have not had much time to work on the new rig or get pics up. But, at least the overtime means more money for the RC budget!

Now for a few pics:

Step 1... make 2 modifications. The first step was to install battery straps... the ones they give you are just 2 pieces of velcro; 2 hook and 2 loop, no way to pull them tight (they just overlap). First mod was to use 8ight-e straps and second was adding a piece of servo tape under the clamps that hold the straps. I was worried that the straps could pull out from under the clamps without something else to help hold them. First pic shows my modded straps and you can see the straps they give in the second pic (sitting on table).

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I have the chassis all together now; everything went well and fit up and quality seem very nice. I did have to loosen and retighten the center diff a couple times so it wouldn't rub. The clearances are very tight around the spur gear. Also, Hot Bodies screwed me on one part; got 2 front body mounts and no rear one...sent them an e-mail.

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And a few more (the cat likes it... black like him, lol)

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OK, one last pic, then it's on to building shocks and installing the power rrrrrr(in the voice of Tim the Toolman Taylor).