Project Super-VBS-CF-Gorillamaxx!!!

[jnev]

I think thats an Ofna 51t spur if I'm not mistaken.

[ssspconcepts]

Nice looking rig...

Man I wish UE would start selling those 6mm CVDs again. Any word if there are plans to do so?

[jordan...]

I think thats an Ofna 51t spur if I'm not mistaken.

yep, spot on

Susideneil: I know Fullforce rc sells 3mm carbon fibre sheets...

http://www.fullforcerc.com/Carbon.htm

Man I wish UE would start selling those 6mm CVDs again. Any word if there are plans to do so?

Don't you mean 8mm cvd's? Theres a few sets of both 6mm and 8mm cvds on ebay at the moment. I highly doubt though that UE are going to be producing NIP sets anytime soon...

I'm not too sure if i should get the RCM slipperential when it comes out. It will obviously boost performance, but it'd break my heart to see the tranny and slipper setup I have go. Especially the strobe/sprong as they're fairly rare items now...

thanks for all the comments, i really appreciate it, i'll definately keep you guys updated as the build rolls on
jordan

[jordan...]

hmm... i'm not too sure what tyres to get. At the moment it is between the Bow-ties or the Mulchers, both 40 series.

Just to paint a picture, I'm going with 40 series wabash wheels dyed black, a gunmetal grey JConcepts Tango body and a black ofna hi-force wing. Which tyres do you think will match this truck the best??

Please feel free to leave your opinion (as i'm incredibly confused!! )

jordan

[ssspconcepts]

Originally Posted by jordan...

yep, spot on

Susideneil: I know Fullforce rc sells 3mm carbon fibre sheets...

http://www.fullforcerc.com/Carbon.htm


Don't you mean 8mm cvd's? Theres a few sets of both 6mm and 8mm cvds on ebay at the moment. I highly doubt though that UE are going to be producing NIP sets anytime soon...

I'm not too sure if i should get the RCM slipperential when it comes out. It will obviously boost performance, but it'd break my heart to see the tranny and slipper setup I have go. Especially the strobe/sprong as they're fairly rare items now...

thanks for all the comments, i really appreciate it, i'll definately keep you guys updated as the build rolls on
jordan

No...I meant 6mm shafts...that's what I use in two of my trucks. But okay. 8mm UE shafts would be nice too!

[jordan...]

I definately agree, no matter what axle is on the shaft, the UE cvd's are one of, if not the strongest cvd's around for the maxx

any comments on the great tyre dilemma??

[ssspconcepts]

Originally Posted by jordan...

I definately agree, no matter what axle is on the shaft, the UE cvd's are one of, if not the strongest cvd's around for the maxx

any comments on the great tyre dilemma??

Well...I do not race. I am really in this hobby because I love building these trucks. Having said that, I like to run beadlock wheels with some good all terrain tyres.

I really like the Axial Oversize beadlock wheels but I am not crazy about the tyre selection (they take Proline 40 series or Losi 420 Series).

As for tyres that I REALLY like...Proline Badland tyres are cool. Problem with them is that if you wanted to run beadlock wheels, you'd have to go with Maximizer wheels. Unfortunately, I do not like Maximizer's wheels...I have one set and I just don't like the way the tyres sit on the wheel and the darn hex hubs just don't mount up inside the wheel securely like other wheels.

Its really a matter of preference...there are more tyre choices in the Monster Truck Series...just the beadlock wheels for that application are not the greatest...IMO