My losi Comp crawler

[h8z2luze]

Well its here! I decided to go with a sidewinder, BEC, Hobbico CS-170 333 oz Titanium gear steering servo, Hitec 225MG dig servo, 3S Lipo, and a Traxxas titan 23T motor and 13T pinion. We will see how that turns out. I stripped it down and lubed the axles and put the revised cvd's in. Only thing I had trouble with is one of the revised cvd's needed hollowed out a little. No big deal. I really Like how all the hardware is ACTUALLY tight unlike other RTR or ARTR trucks i have had. They even send L wrenches, 2 Aluminum Servo arms, and a small bag of extra bolts/nuts/shims/set screws. I do NOT like the nuts they use. They are very thin and beveled. Very hard to grab onto. Other than that I have no complaints as of now. I had to move the rear upper links to the outside for the 550 motor to fit. Not sure if I am going to leave the front in or put them out also. I only had a couple hours to work on it so thats as far as I got. Here is some pics...

Drivelines look decent too!

My work station haha my girl hates me right now...

 

[abadk9420]

Looks cool Brandon, it should do well at the NCVRCC club comp on the 18th.

 

[h8z2luze]

Looks cool Brandon, it should do well at the NCVRCC club comp on the 18th.

I hope so. I'm going to try to get in a lot of practice before the comp. Johnny says its COMPLETELY different than a ax-10 to drive.

 

[abadk9420]

I hope so. I'm going to try to get in a lot of practice before the comp. Johnny says its COMPLETELY different than a ax-10 to drive.

If you come to the comp down my way on Sunday you could do that, LOL!!

 

[h8z2luze]

If you come to the comp down my way on Sunday you could do that, LOL!!

haha yep thats true!

 

[slowngreen]

hope it works out well for ya, congrats.

 

[chip cross]

There is a guy over on RCCRAWLER that is build a motor mount kit for this truck to make this a MOA style rig. I can't wait to see what he comes up with, heck I may even buy another 2.2 Losi Comp Crawler if it turns out like I think it will.

 

[slowngreen]

There is a guy over on RCCRAWLEr that is build a motor mount kit for this truck to make is a MOA style rig.

Really? that should be cool.

Oh its Eritex doing it right? that means it will be produced and sold, brandon as long as it turns out you should really look into doing this for your rig.

 

[chip cross]

Really? that should be cool.

Oh its Eritex doing it right? that means it will be produced and sold, brandon as long as it turns out you should really look into doing this for your rig.

Yes, Gerame is the guy doing it. The Losi setup with Gerame's kit, Dual FX-R escs and a Futaba 4pk would be a Berg killer

 

[h8z2luze]

Ya I seen that on there. I will probably look into it once its in production. This think looks solid as of right now. I read everywhere if you break it in right then it will work fine and everyone seems to be having good luck with the 550 motors. I will let you guys know. A lot of people say they used the losi and after using it they sold their axial and bought the losi lol. Say its like night and day as long as you break it in right and have the right setup. I am for sure not rushing it. I want this to be a good solid comp rig.

 

[grumpy1jr]

cool looking crawler.

 

[h8z2luze]

He is working fast. Sent his 2nd one out today. He is going to make MONEY on those conversion kits. Its just pinions and machined aluminum! I wonder how much he is going to sell them for.


Borrowed the pic from RCC (hope thats ok)

This is his conversion kit.

 

[h8z2luze]

Well it took awhile but I got everything mounted on the chassis. Now all I have to do is break in the axles and I will be on the rocks Well how did I do? I took the outter can off the 23t titan and had to cut the shaft for it to fit. The only thing I'm worried about is the 225 dig servo. I set the epa as low as i could with a safe space in the dig and it still got really warm just sitting here with me messing with it for about 3 minutes.

 

[slowngreen]

coming along nicely.

 

[abadk9420]

Looks like ur almost ready to take it out to it's first comp Brandon.

 

[h8z2luze]

Thanks guys I'm breaking in the axles today and hopefully get some rock time.

 

[h8z2luze]

Well I got it all done. Took it out for its cherry breaking time. It got hot but did ok still. I didnt have any weight in the wheels or anything but I think I am really going to like this rig! Here is some pics.

Rear axle on...

My axle breaking in method haha notice the ziptie.

Together for the first time!

TO THE ROCKS!!!

My buddy met me down there.

And the painting of the body. My first painbtjob what do you think?

 

[abadk9420]

Brandon that came out freaking sick bro, very nice, really like the club logo down the sides too.

 

[h8z2luze]

Thanks man. I took my time on it and it came out pretty good I think.

 

[h8z2luze]

Well comped it today sittin stock. It did pretty well. I just had 2.5 oz in each front tire thats it. Came in 11th out of 14 pro's 2 10 gate courses. First course I did I got positive 10 but the next one I pointed out. Anyway on with the pics.

NVCRCC Boys reppin it up!

Me and Abadk9420