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During my Weirdo-Maxx build I had comtemplated converting it into a drag car, since that's really what that style was all about, but I enjoy having a hot-rod monster truck too, so I decided once that was done to start up a new project for the Winter to work on that would be a similar style for a dedicated drag car. I spent a few weeks doing research and trying to envision what I wanted to do, finally settling on a gasser styled Traxxas Slash after seeing the popularity of the platform and aftermarket parts.
While I know that the majority of the No Prep scene is all about electric, there was no way I wasn't doing this as a nitro. To me drag racing screams for nitro, the sound, the smell, what is more authentic than having it burning nitromethane? At some point I picked out a body style, which was Parma's 55 Chevy body, perfect for an Ed Roth styled gasser. At some other point I decided to give it a retro sci-fi theme, and make an Ed Roth styled version of the Martian from Mars Attacks as a driver. This gave me lots of ideas for color, design, and logos. Thus, "INVADER" was born (on paper).
The plans are as follows:
Chassis: Carbon fiber with alloy suspension, and alloy where possible. I *want* some weight. I've already seen the videos of similar builds that don't have enough weight, and the problems of flipping and traction loss. The suspension will be green anodized, and other parts will be orange. STRC wheelie bar for the rear, not sure how I'm going to mount it, going to get the allow motor protector for the electric version probably, and mount it to the CF chassis in some fashion or another. Not sure if I will replace the rear A-arms with the Bandit versions or not, depends on if I want to tuck it any, or keep it old-school gasser style with a raised rear. Might lower the front too, to keep air from getting under some(which means I won't go with the wider front a-arms from the Rustler).
Drive train: LRP .32 (rated at 4.5 hp). Will add nitrous oxide injection. Steel drive shafts. Alloy gearbox with steel gears.
Wheels and tires: Mickey Thompson 2.2/3.0 beadlock alloy rims. Pro-line Pomona's in the front(or if I can find suitable alloy substitutions). Pro-Line Hoosiers or the new belted slicks for the rear. Hoosiers up front.
Body: Parma 55 chevy. 3D printed decorative engine with blower(more weight for front). Vacuum formed PETG .60 bubble with flange that screws down onto the body positioned similarly to my Weirdo-Maxx for the driver. Will be symmetrical and more oval, and with a functional scoop on the top to drive air down onto the engine/air intake area. Driver is Mars Attacks Martian in Ed Roth style. Color - Green natural flames fading into purple flames, with black background.
Odds and ends: Green fuel tubing, and various other green bits where possible. Overall color scheme will infuse a lot of black/green/orange. Also, importantly, no donor car. All built from bought aftermarket parts.
Will add more to this OP as I think of it. Currently the price is 1200 dollars or so. Might be a few things I've left off. Will document as I get stuff and go along. Should be fun!
While I know that the majority of the No Prep scene is all about electric, there was no way I wasn't doing this as a nitro. To me drag racing screams for nitro, the sound, the smell, what is more authentic than having it burning nitromethane? At some point I picked out a body style, which was Parma's 55 Chevy body, perfect for an Ed Roth styled gasser. At some other point I decided to give it a retro sci-fi theme, and make an Ed Roth styled version of the Martian from Mars Attacks as a driver. This gave me lots of ideas for color, design, and logos. Thus, "INVADER" was born (on paper).
The plans are as follows:
Chassis: Carbon fiber with alloy suspension, and alloy where possible. I *want* some weight. I've already seen the videos of similar builds that don't have enough weight, and the problems of flipping and traction loss. The suspension will be green anodized, and other parts will be orange. STRC wheelie bar for the rear, not sure how I'm going to mount it, going to get the allow motor protector for the electric version probably, and mount it to the CF chassis in some fashion or another. Not sure if I will replace the rear A-arms with the Bandit versions or not, depends on if I want to tuck it any, or keep it old-school gasser style with a raised rear. Might lower the front too, to keep air from getting under some(which means I won't go with the wider front a-arms from the Rustler).
Drive train: LRP .32 (rated at 4.5 hp). Will add nitrous oxide injection. Steel drive shafts. Alloy gearbox with steel gears.
Wheels and tires: Mickey Thompson 2.2/3.0 beadlock alloy rims. Pro-line Pomona's in the front(or if I can find suitable alloy substitutions). Pro-Line Hoosiers or the new belted slicks for the rear. Hoosiers up front.
Body: Parma 55 chevy. 3D printed decorative engine with blower(more weight for front). Vacuum formed PETG .60 bubble with flange that screws down onto the body positioned similarly to my Weirdo-Maxx for the driver. Will be symmetrical and more oval, and with a functional scoop on the top to drive air down onto the engine/air intake area. Driver is Mars Attacks Martian in Ed Roth style. Color - Green natural flames fading into purple flames, with black background.
Odds and ends: Green fuel tubing, and various other green bits where possible. Overall color scheme will infuse a lot of black/green/orange. Also, importantly, no donor car. All built from bought aftermarket parts.
Will add more to this OP as I think of it. Currently the price is 1200 dollars or so. Might be a few things I've left off. Will document as I get stuff and go along. Should be fun!