majin built a ryft!

[majin]

got the front sway bar in, no directions, but it can really only go on one way, its supposed to help counter the torque twist, can't wait to try it out, but sadly one of us forgot to order a link.. classic

 

[majin]

Was bored today so I printed off a few things for the ryft
I printed a net for the windows and a roof.
I'm low on filaments and don't have many color options atm
But I'm actually not mad with how it looks for now.
Waiting on rear trailing arms, steering link, servo saver, and the link that goes from the servo to the knuckles. All has been ordered but I have to wait on overseas shipping.
This beast feels SOLID.
I can't wait to try and break something....
My luck it will be transmission related lol .


O I think I might remember where my steel driveshafts are stashed.
If I can find then it'll have good driveshafts.
The axles are still unlocked I'm not sure yet how I'm gonna feel about that.
But then again if I can't climb it I should be able to jump it with this
I'm also already considering a quality cage for this.
I haven't even blasted off with it yet but I'm so in love with it!!!!!!

 

[xjtorc]

I kinda like the green window nets! Good contrast. That thing is lookin wicked!

 

[majin]

I kinda like the green window nets! Good contrast. That thing is lookin wicked!

that was what i wasthinking too, i was gonna swap em out for orange or black but the more i looked the more i liked that breaking up the color of the black for the body

 

[majin]

i put a pic of the ryft into chat gp and asked it what insect it looked like, it decided i meant what pokemon it was...

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Species: Gigantomechus torqueus
Type: Bug/Steel
Natural Habitat: Workshop jungles, RC trails, and the occasional living room battlefield.

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Description:
The Ryxodon Clankbeetle is a rare armored crawler-beetle known for its loud screeches (gear whine), aggressive posture (crawler flex), and insatiable appetite for rocks, mud, and lesser electronics.


Clad in hardened exo-armor branded “RYFT” and powered by what scientists can only describe as "too much torque for its own good", this beetle thrives in rugged terrain and parking lot duels. It defends itself using servo-stabs and beadlock mandibles, terrifying predators and hobbyists alike.


Its neon green side panels are believed to attract mates… or blind competitors, either works.

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Fun Facts:

• Can lift 50x its weight… but only if you're filming.
• Communicates through bursts of telemetry and the smell of smoked ESC.
• Its natural predator is the 3-cell LiPo with commitment issues.

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Quote from a researcher:
"It stared at me. I stared back. It flexed its shocks. I backed off."
— Dr. Crawlstein, Entomologist & Part-time RC Racer

 

[majin]

got a few more parts shipped out today!

the only real weakpoints left are the transmission and driveshafts. my steel shafts were NOT where i thought id left them.. classic

 

[WickedFog]

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got a few more parts shipped out today!

the only real weakpoints left are the transmission and driveshafts. my steel shafts were NOT where i thought id left them.. classic

Those gears in that transmission are some of the toughest I've seen. I bet you could move a 1:1 car with that transmission. If you manage to break those, we're going to have to come up with an award to give ya

 

[majin]

Those gears in that transmission are some of the toughest I've seen. I bet you could move a 1:1 car with that transmission. If you manage to break those, we're going to have to come up with an award to give ya

challenge accepted

 

[9x19]

challenge accepted

I wouldn't be so quick... you haven't seen the 'award' yet.

 

[9x19]

the only real weakpoints left are the transmission and driveshafts...

We're leaving the 'operator' out of the equation then?

 

[WickedFog]

 

[majin]

 

[majin]

We're leaving the 'operator' out of the equation then?

that was my secret weapon lolololol

 

[majin]

the gpm shocks came with oil, asked em the weight and its 100 weight oil in em from factory

 

[xjtorc]

the gpm shocks came with oil, asked em the weight and its 100 weight oil in em from factory

she thicc

 

[majin]

she thicc

it doesn't FEEL like it tho, it feels lkike the 50 i use in the crawlers, I'm gonna have to change em out soon just for piece of mind

 

[CertifiedMike]

My little cars all use lighter weight oils. It always surprises me when I see weights like that.
How do you like the shocks?

 

[majin]

My little cars all use lighter weight oils. It always surprises me when I see weights like that.
How do you like the shocks?

they seem to be ok, i gotta hold my judgement till i see it in the air lol,

 

[majin]

got the first vitavon steering link in today, fit like a glove. but now i regret getting black as the servo link is gonna be silver fml..
o well, it aint changin lol their way to expensive to buy another, and I'm not waiting on 2 way shipping for a silver bar, ill deal with it

 

[CertifiedMike]

got the first vitavon steering link in today, fit like a glove. but now i regret getting black as the servo link is gonna be silver fml..
o well, it aint changin lol their way to expensive to buy another, and I'm not waiting on 2 way shipping for a silver bar, ill deal with it

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Its looking good!!! Midnight on Halloween feel to me.
Silver will be ok with the silver servo I bet. A zam of spray paint and you can make it whatever color you like if silver makes you sad.