Build Showcase Axial Capra 2.2"

[MVRCA]

This thread is for the general discussion of the RC Build Axial Capra 2.2". Please add to the discussion here.

 

[Doom!]

Looks more than capable. All of your rigs are well thought out. Wish I had the smarts to set mine up for max capability.

 

[MVRCA]

Looks more than capable. All of your rigs are well thought out. Wish I had the smarts to set mine up for max capability.

Glad you like it. If there is a rig you want some advice on, do post it up in the general rock crawling section. I'd be more than please to share some ideas. I'm looking forward to posting the 2.9" foam setup and I'll be curious as to what you think.

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[Doom!]

I need my real life to settle down a bit before I can really concentrate on improving my rigs again. Been dealing with both of our parents health problems lately, really wears you out. I will hit you up when the time comes though.

 

[blaster27]

What size wheels? 2.2? I have 1.9 on my Capra. Thanks. .

 

[MVRCA]

What size wheels? 2.2? I have 1.9 on my Capra. Thanks. .

So for this build, the Axial Capra 2.2", we have selected a 2.2" wheel size. They are narrow 2.2" wheels, 25mm width. They are better for the comp tires such as the Dlux Fab tires.

What size wheels? 2.2? I have 1.9 on my Capra. Thanks. .

Keep in mind that the wheelbase is also changed from stock.

 

[blaster27]

So for this build, the Axial Capra 2.2", we have selected a 2.2" wheel size. They are narrow 2.2" wheels, 25mm width. They are better for the comp tires such as the Dlux Fab tires.

Thanks. I want to go up a size. Do you think 2.2 or ?? Would help me? Thanks.

 

[MVRCA]

Thanks. I want to go up a size. Do you think 2.2 or ?? Would help me? Thanks.

So larger wheels will help in that they make rocks "smaller" to the crawler. It's a matter of a larger radius from the hub creating a shallower angle against the rock. That said, on a solid plane, like a big slab of sandstone, it doesn't matter the wheel size because the entire crawler is on the plane.

2.2" will raise your CG slightly and it will make the truck feel as if it has a shorter wheelbase. This will make it want to tip backwards a bit more on steeper climbs. If you are just crawling around loose, chunky rock, then yes the 2.2"s will help for sure. It will place more stress on the servo, so keep that in mind if you're running a stock servo.

 

[blaster27]

Thanks dude. I want to go upwards. I will keep the stocks then. Thanks.

 

[MVRCA]

Thanks dude. I want to go upwards. I will keep the stocks then. Thanks.

Yes, if you don't change your wheelbase, your extreme vertical will suffer.