Show and Tell ------ Hot Mods!

[rc10gt_bb]

No, I didn't mean models! Show us any modifications you made to your car or truck. Tell us any neat tips and tricks. Send pics of it too if you can. I have a neat little tip. Many of you probably already do it. Take a 1 1/2 inch long peice of fuel tubing and slit one side of it so that it can be sliped over a shock shaft. Now when you grip your shaft with the pliers you won't scar the shaft! But be sure to face the slit away from the pliers so that the tubing dosn't slip off of the shaft when you grasp it.

[DuraBX HPIMT]

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1568692&a=11918627&p=43915423&Sequence=0&res=high

My tmaxx, lots of modifications http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif I can take more pictures if there is anything that anyone wants to see a better view of http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/smile.gif

[rc10gt_bb]

Wow! Thats awsome! Do you have a close-up on that roll cage?

[ammoace]

I have been thinking about adding a roll cage but was worried it would get in the way during general maintenance. Plus the Maxx is heavy enough. It does look REAL cool! http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif
What kind of body does it wear?
AMMOACE

[rcracer_xxxt_futaba]

My XXX-T is all Graphite, titanium turnbuckels, Titanium ball stubs, Treaded shock bodies, RPM ball cups, RPM gear cover, Titanium shock shafs, Trinity blue Aluminum screw kit, Trinity aluminum rear arm brace and pivot block, Team Kinwald Aluminum shock bushings, Team Losi lightend aluminum motor plate blue anodized, Team Kinwald Aluminum battery hold down stap, MIP Aluminum CVD's, Novak dually speed control, Futaba magnum JR. FM radio, and Hitec 925 servo!

This picture is old and doesn't have all the hop-ups on it there. I have to wait till monday for my pictures.
any way here it is..........

http://rcmx529.tripod.com/pic08.jpg

I have more pictures of my cars at my site http://rcmx529.tripod.com/RC-cars.html I hpoe I can put that if I can't STEVE can you just delete the site not the hole post

THANKS!




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[DuraBX HPIMT]

Here are some more pics for you guys, the body in the pictures is just my beater body http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/smile.gif

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1568692&a=11918627&p=42804150&Sequence=0&res=high


http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1568692&a=11918627&p=43141628&Sequence=0&res=high

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1568692&a=11918627&p=43963240&Sequence=1&res=high
As for the cage, it was made by RC Raven. http://www.rcraven.com
The thing I really like about this particular cage is that it bolts in between the bulkheads, so you get a roll cage and bulkhead braces all in one http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

It does make working on it a pain, and it makes it a little heavier, but I definately say its worth it. Any more questions about my car just ask http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[The_Ne-Go-She-Ate-r]

Ok guys heres my two tips and trickswith a pic.
To use bigger sized tires on your stock e/t maxx rims just boil the tires for 5 to 10 minites and stretch them over the rims, As you can see inthe pic i used juggernaut tires.
My next tip is for getting the siver off the maxx rim and making them white.
Just boil the rims and wipe the siver off, nitro fuel also works.
Heres the after picture.
Dave
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1527655&a=11563180&p=43676182&Sequence=0&res=high

[J mAn]

you can also just put the fuel tubing on the pliers!

[SteveP]

OK, I'll throw mine in here. This isn't the final version, but it's most of the way there...


http://www.rccaraction.com/pics/4str1.jpg

http://www.rccaraction.com/pics/4str2.jpg

[Nitro_Rustler_15]

OMG thats sweet Steve lol, 4 stroke engine in a stadium truck, 1st time i've seen that. Can't wait to see the final product. ^_^

[GTman]

nice machine work on the mount and stuff. who does it?

[krayzie]

Gtman ,,,Steve did it his self

[Nitro_Man]

Steve I have one concern There is alot of weight on that left side is the truck gonna fly straight or will it just barrell roll. I am definately not a expert but it doesn't look like it will fly too well. Let me know what you think.

[B3 Bomb]

That is some cool stuff Steve. I would post pictures of mine but right now I have no photos it is still in the design stages but when I do you will see it. I dont want to give it away but it will be biult on a GT chassis. And it does not have a class to race in...yet http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Nairb]

Holy freaking engine mount...

That is super-bad, Steve. I can't wait to read about it.

[TRXboy]

Ok i was gunna show my GT but its not worth it now!LOL!

[joe]

nice machine work steve, i think you'd better get a fan in there!

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=1469934


see how many things you can spot on mine

[J mAn]

what kind of engine is that, is it an airplane engine?

[rc10gt_bb]

its a 4 stroke car engine. Looks like an O.S..

[XXXER]

Steve, i cannot wait to steal Nairb's mag and read about it too! You know what will get me to get a "lifetime" subscription though.... http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[chance]

My hat is off to that GT Thumper, very cool.
Here is my Custom Works Enforcer 10 that I converted to nitro.
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1448769&a=10876657&p=41819726
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1448769&a=10876657&p=41819739

[SteveP]

Krazie - the intake manifold, engine mount and spur gear adapter were made at Wolfgang's shop (Wolfpack Radicals). I try not to be a pest and have him do the work, but every time I start working on something, I go too slow for him and he tells me, "get out of za vay!" So, he really made more it than I did. http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif It's better for me that he's involved so every time something goes wrong, I can blame him! HAHA! http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/eek.gif We've since made a new intake manifold because the one pictured above wont fit underneath the body.

[rc10gt_bb]

That machined stuff looks so sweet. It looks realy smooth. Wel, does anyone have any more tips or mods to share?

[joe]

new intake manifold just to fit under the bod? man, you got patience, i'd just cut the body or get another!

[Big Wig]

I made my own frame braces and servo guard for my T-Maxx

here's the pic:

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=619535&a=4520116&p=44269048&Sequence=0&res=high

[rc10gt_bb]

Wow! How did you make those?

[Big Wig]

I have a pretty nice machine shop in my basement http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

I have a lot of fun making RC parts and dirt bike parts,... I should spend more time working though LOL

[The_Ne-Go-She-Ate-r]

No Tips are hot mods really just wanted to show another one of my cars.

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1527655&a=11563180&p=44285704&Sequence=0&res=high

[Nairb]

Dude, it's NAKED! http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/eek.gif

[rc10gt_bb]

pretty sweet man. Who makes that battery bar?

[The_Ne-Go-She-Ate-r]

Thanks, Trinity makes the bar.
Dave

[jboyce13]

yup http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Nairb]

Just post the link without the [img] tags. We'll just have to click to see it.

[sephiroth720]

about that picture, i right clicked on it and went to properties to see the address of the picture, i cut a paste into my browser and there it was. now when i went back to the board, it shows up...weird...

anyway, nice truck, nice speed! where do you clock your car, do you have a speed gun?

[cams]

http://www.angelfire.com/nj3/quadpics/car_pic_3.jpg

About the speed thing, I was tootin around in the rite aid parking lot on a sunday afternoon and a cop saw it from the road and stopped to see what it was, I asked him if I could do a few passes and he shoot it w/ his gun and lucky enough he said ok.

[Nairb]

AND...

[cams]

Thought i could throw mine in:


http://www.angelfire.com/nj3/quadpics/car_pic_3.jpg


Its a Tamiya TLO-1, All tamiya hop ups, all GPM and Megatech aluminum suspension, 11T D D3, Clocked at 72.3 MPH, Pretty good for a piece of plastic eh?

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[cams]

what the fudge? darn angelfire

[cams]

anyone else seein the "Image hosted by angelfire" picture, instead of my car?

[SteveP]

Here's a peek at one of my latest projects. It's not really a "hot" mod because you can buy it off the shelf, but I think it just looks too cool. http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

http://www.rccaraction.com/pics/front.jpg

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[1320_GT]

Now thats sweet!! But SteveP, you say its an off the shelf item...well who makes'em and about how much are they typically? And curious, what car is that? Man, all you do is post some nice pics of super cool stuff, get me all bent out of shape cuz' I can't have it and well...I get over it http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif. But man, you do have some trick sh*t, cudo's to you.

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[SteveP]

GT - that's a modified FG 1/5-scale Competition car. The disc brake system is an off the shelf option. It costs about 150 to 175 bucks for each end of the car, so you're looking at around 300-350 if you want these little gems at all four corners.

[Gokou]

Steve, I see the Tee and brass compression fittings under the front shock tower... am I correct in assuming that the calipers are hydraulically actuated? How about a shot of the master cylinder? =) Very nice car BTW, you're making my wallet tremble in fear =)

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[SteveP]

Nairb - well, the photography becomes much easier when you have the right equipment. Thanks.


Gokou - here's the radio tray and master cylinders. BTW - the master cylinders are made by Magura, who makes hydraulic brakes for mountain bikes.


http://www.rccaraction.com/pics/radio_tray.jpg

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[bullfrog]

man steve u always seem to have to coolest stuff on the market can u adopt me? lol http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/tongue.gif

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[Gokou]

Very cool Steve. I think as soon as I graduate that will be one of the top items on my "must get" list =)

[krayzie]

Steve---that system looks similar to the hydraulic,system used in my Fiber Classics MIG-29,,For the retractable landing gear,,speed brakes,air in take F.O.D. blocker doors,and wheel brakes....Very cool Steve......

[Aussie_Man]

Your not using a double-servo rig forthe steering are you? You should just go for a 1 of the huge Multiplex servos that will do that easy. Single giant servo.

[Big Wig]

Magura! NICE!

I have a Magura hydraulic clutch on my dirt bike! (2001 KTM E/XC 250 in case anyone is curious http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif )

[SteveP]

Aussie Man - the double steering servos works much better than a large single servo. The larger servos have enough torque for steering, but they are terribly slow. Installed a pair of Futaba 9450 servos - they're plenty strong enough and they're more than twice as fast as the big servos typically used in these cars. It's more expensive this way, but it certainly works better.

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[ammoace]

Drooooollll, light headed and everything is going dark! WOW that is a beautiful piece of artwork.

[Big Wig]

I like it!

very trick http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif I could see myself having big fun with a 1/5 scale car!

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[Nairb]

http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/eek.gif I just don't know what to say...the sight of such beautiful machinery makes me so emotional...

One of these years, man...One of these years...

Thanks for showing us your masterful pieces of mechanical art, Steve. Whether you make it or not, I want to see it...and ____ it, and ____ it, and ___ it...

[Nairb]

I must also mention the great photographic skills we see in all of your pictures, Steve. Everything is sharp, clear, and in perfect view. I really appreciate your skilled, detailed, and immaculate hard work.

All this super-sexy machinery is giving me a woody!!

[joe]

i'm intrested in those servo horns

[SteveP]

Joe - Those are Dubro heavy-duty molded servo horns. The Hydraulic brakes require a significant amount of torque for hard braking and I was noticing a significant amount of twisting even with the heavy-duty servo arms. I used some 3mm graphite to form the pieces you see bolted on the top of the servo horn to eliminate the deflection when full braking is employed. It works rather well, it's just a little bit of a pain in the rear to makes those little pieces! http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/eek.gif

[rc10gt_bb]

Anyone else have any neto tips or tricks!

[ammoace]

SteveP,
What did you use to cut the graphite? I have always heard that graphite can be a pain to cut.
AMMOACE

[SteveP]

Graphite IS a pain to cut. I use a fiber cut-off wheel in Dremel for the rough cutting, then do must of the shaping with a bench-top belt sander. The finish shaping is done with a fine-grit Dremel sanding drum and finally a piece of 400 grit sandpaper on a flat surface. I used a very sharp drill bit to punch the holes in the graphite, but it's not sharp anymore if ya know what I mean...


BTW - if you decide to cut graphite on your own, get a VERY good mask (not the cheap ones you find at Home Depot). the cheap ones allow too much material to pass through, and breathing graphite dust is NOT a good thing.

[hfracing]

i have had great results when cutting carbon using cutting blades for tiles in my electric cutter.(i dont know the english word, but its like an electric hacksaw.)

by the way, i have a modded rc too. take a look. icant post pics(using geocities, they s u c k.) but heres the adress. http://www.geocities.com/harald2002
tell me what you think! it the car in the hf2 section. Most of it is custom made!