Trail finder 2 build

[HPI-Killer]

Damnit! That this is so damn sweet, looks great so far! I can't wait to get my hands on one if I can spend as little as possible on her.

Only thing I dont like is the rear shock setup, is that how they are or is that changable to look like the front?

Also, how much flex are you getting right now? (With or without leaf helpers?)

 

[rollinlow]

The rear shock are 100 an the front is 80 so the rear have to go the inside like that to fit

Ima not sure hpw much flex cuz the leafs are still stiff

 

[rollinlow]

got my 4pl today just waiting on the esc an she is rtr can't wait!!

 

[rollinlow]

bobbed the bed and glued in the cab back and primed the cab

its also rtr now and the 2 speed is awesome:thumbup:

 

[HPI-Killer]

Have you hit the trails yet? If the review is good on this rig I am buying one as soon as someone gets one, I have funds ready to drop on this. Please tell me good!

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PS, how did you bob the bed? Damn that looks good, much more ass end clearance now, I want to know how lol!

 

[rollinlow]

the frame stops about a 1in from the end of the bed so i just cut the tailgate part off and cut a in or so off then glue the tailgate part back on with some brace under it on the inside

i havent taking it out yet but by this weekend i should be done with the body and stuff and the planing is to take it out and see what she does but driving around my apartment it seems pretty good

once the leafs break in some more it should get better

 

[Rolex]

I was about to ask the same question about bobbing the bed. You did an immaculate job. Looks like a really enjoyable build.

 

[rollinlow]

Thanks rolex

I just wish i would have cut it better bc i got one small gap in the bed but owell

 

[rollinlow]

got it all painted

 

[SMaxxin]

It looks great, now lets see some action shots!!

 

[rollinlow]

Thanks i plan on take it out this weekend

Now the i have everything together i need to add a leaf up front its to heavy with just the main

 

[HPI-Killer]

Mmmm that is hawt.

All around what did you spend minus the tx/rx to get it RTR?

I put together a cart at RPP with the dingo kit and a bunch of upgrades and all rounded out at $800.

If this proves to be a cheaper route I will take it because 800 is my MAX to spend.

 

[rollinlow]

Lets see
Kit 400
Traxxas esc i got for 40
I used a 645 i got long ago
A old servo to shift but i plan to replace with a micro soon
2s 5000mah zippy that fit nice cheap from hk
45t $22
I already had my interior which i paid alot for but the dash that comes with is really nice alot of detail i got plans for it in a 4 door hilux

Thats about it
All u need is servo esc an motor

Its enough room to fit any size lipo well not any but my 3s 5000 fit also

I plan to get xvd's

 

[HPI-Killer]

Hmm I will have to put a cart together. You think that rig can fit 1.9s? I'm not farmiliar with 1.5 wheels and fittings.

 

[rollinlow]

Ill put on my 1.9s tonight an see

1.9 tsl's

 

[rollinlow]

Took it out for it first time and I'm super happy

 

[HPI-Killer]

Oh man that is badass! How does it do in mud? I priced it out and itll be like 20-30 bones more so I'm really considering one, they look very built tuff.

 

[rollinlow]

Well my lipo was not charged full so i didnt get to run it as long as i wanted but it did really well

can't wait for my lipo to charge

After 30 mins it took about 4 roll overs and everything was all good

I dont have many rocks but the few i still hot around from when i had a crawler it did well on but the leafs are still stiff

 

[Rolex]

You MUST give me some tips on how you made the mud look so real.

 

[hamz9561]

That's easy, Rolex. Take it outside and run it.