New Project - Complete Aluminum & Carbon Fiber Rustler

[RustlerRyan]

Just started on a complete Rebuild of my 2.5 Rustler!

Let me know what you all think...

Complete list so far for this build:

RC-Parts (http://www.rc-parts.com/home.htm):
Alum Wheels - Faze One (with Boca Bearing)
Alum Bellcranks (with Boca Bearings)
Heavy Duty Springs

RD Racing Products (http://www.rdracingproducts.com/index.html):
Alum Lower Chassis
Alum Front Bumper
Alum 0 degree A-Arm Mounts
Alum +/- 1 degree A-Arm Mounts (in-case I want to switch)
Alum Rear Bearing Carriers (with Boca Bearings)
Alum Front/Rear A-Arms (on-order)
Alum C-Hubs/Castor Blocks (on-order)
CF Upper Chassis
CF Front/Rear Stinger Shock Towers
CF Tie Bar & Brake

Traxxas:
Rear XX-Long Big-Bores
Front Long Big-Bores (on-order)
22-Tooth Clutch Bell (with Boca Bearings)
Pull Start (on-order)

Airtronics - MX-3
New Era - Alum Front/Rear Bulkheads
Atomik - Swoop F-150 Body
Motor Saver - Air Filter
Dubro - Fuel Filter

May have missed a couple...but you get the idea...Hurry up on-orders, this is addicting!

 

[Arrow]

never thought i would think of a rustler as somewhat sexy

 

[Çh®i§tiªñ]

No poop - thats what I was saying to myself.

Thats one badass lookin rusty!!!

Great job!

 

[RustlerRyan]

Hahaha, thanks guys, as you can see the damn on-orders are holding me back. Just ordered a pull start so the ez-start doesn't block the view...hahaha...and to drop some weight.

This is the body I have. Scared to drill holes in it :

http://www.infiniterc.com/display.php?prod_id=38

 

[GilBeQuick]

I'd suggest a new exhaust also.

That thing looks pretty badass! Drop that EZ start and you'd really be rockin. Let us know how she performs!

 

[RustlerRyan]

Definately gonna drop the exhaust. Gonna have to custom make a rear stinger header. Got the MIP stinger pipe, just need a header to support it. Unfortunately it isn't made by anybody yet.

 

[Maxx Trooper]

u guys think that is nice, u should see Roys(owner of RD racing products) nitro rustler. totally pimped chromed. also Pulsar Dynamic has custom black anodized parts which look sweet.

later

 

[RustlerRyan]

His ride is polished aluminum, never seen his ride chromed out. Unless he just had that done. Also, all the products you see on my ride are from RD.

 

[Çh®i§tiªñ]

I dont want to look at Roys - I like Ryans!

Thread Hijack! lol

 

[Maxx Trooper]

Originally posted by RustlerRyan
His ride is polished aluminum, never seen his ride chromed out. Unless he just had that done. Also, all the products you see on my ride are from RD.

duh yea thats what i ment. it was kinda late and... blah blah blah... but still it looks sweet. i have to admit Roy is doing a great job on his stuff.

I like Ryan!

Çh®i§tiªñ is there somethin ur holding back on us? lol.

later

 

[FRIDGE]

nobody mentioned electronics. if you have the regular mx3 wiht the 2 servos it came with you may want to buy one that delievers more torque for steering.

 

[Nitro_Freak]

sick truck...i wish my nrustler looked like that

 

[GilBeQuick]

Originally posted by RustlerRyan
Definately gonna drop the exhaust. Gonna have to custom make a rear stinger header. Got the MIP stinger pipe, just need a header to support it. Unfortunately it isn't made by anybody yet.

Actually MIP makes a stinger kit for the Rustler.....I know they did for the Pro .15, but I'm not sure about the 2.5 with the rear exhaust. The only problem with that is your rear shock tower. Their stinger kit comes with a rear shock tower so the exhaust runs though can run through it and it provies a support for the pipe. So your nice graphite piece would have to go.

I'd suggest not going with the stinger route at all and look for a better side mount system, like the THS off-road 1/10 setup.

 

[RustlerRyan]

Maxx Trooper:
I thought you meant that...haha...just kidding. Roy does have a sweet ride. After a couple others I've see I was definately inspired. I went with his carbon fiber to break away from all the other all aluminum rides.

Christian:
LOL...hopefully I get those A-Arms in before this thread drifts away. May have to start a part 2 if that happen.

Thanks for the complements guys...as far as the electronics go I am gonna get a Hitec 645, gotta wait until the wife lets me...already put more than I wa supposed to into it. Just throw the receipts away! LOL

 

[HumboldtBlazer]

Mayham would have been proud! That has to be the nicest Rusty I have seen. Good work!

 

[RustlerRyan]

Ok, now I'm serious about the pull-start. Removed the EZ-Start and electrical for it. Got the correct 90 degree carb for my motor saver.

 

[GilBeQuick]

Looks twice as nice without the ez start.

 

[RustlerRyan]

Definately a difference without it. It also cuts down on the weight. All those wires were an eye-sore...hahaha.

 

[RustlerRyan]

OK, couldn't wait any longer for the a-arms, pull-start and glow ignitor should be here any day!

Haven't drilled the lid yet, getting to that tomorrow...maybe...

 

[mcvickj]

Very nice. :worship: