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Build Showcase Custom 1/10 Arrma GROM

This is a Typhon GROM 223 BLX which I've customized the chassis to lengthen the wheelbase to 257mm, allowing the fitment of standard 1/10 car bodies. My goal is reliable street bashing and hooning with a realistic scale look.
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That's quite the transformation. You should post a pic of the finished car without the body. It would be interesting to see how you dealt with the battery, electronics, and so on.

I've made a video showing the build up to getting it on the road, with plans to make a part 2 which will feature the body painting and mounting (with custom magnetic body mounts) and video of the car running. Here's a playlist with some videos I created during the build process, mostly showing it running on the road, but the latest video documents the initial build process.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU-UPNNkZaiWQSGfNEEaSy40G5e8VfSv3


And here are some picks for easier digestion! I essentially chopped the chassis and top deck in half, and used an aluminum brace and lexan parts with epoxy to fix them back together, giving the 257mm wheelbase. I also chopped up a really long 5/32" allen wrench from Ekland to the extra length I needed for a driveshaft (238mm). Also needed some extension cables for the motor to ESC. After all the trial and error, I found it could be quite a simple and pretty cheap process to replicate, especially if you fabricate your only metal brace.

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