Build Showcase Custom 1/10 Arrma GROM

[picodroid]

This thread is for the general discussion of the RC Build Custom 1/10 Arrma GROM. Please add to the discussion here.

 

[ahr43]

Ahh, yes. Crafting a chassis to fit a body. Always a challenge. One you accomplished very well. Two thumbs up on the build. -AC

 

[Chubaka]

Been a while since I've seen a chopped and screwed chassis. Great work.

 

[Ramp addict]

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.

 

[picodroid]

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.

 

[RustyUs]

JB Weld the world! Awesome.