X's SCX24 Deadbolt ☢️

[Xraycer]

I've had my Deadbolt for quite some time now, and with the exception of brass wheel weights, it's been completely stock. I've been recently been on a micro rc crawling kick, and now I'm ready to give this mini might a bit of love it deserves!

I've recently picked up a 1/18 FMS Atlas. This is a 6x6 power wagon, and it is a fantastic crawler! One of the reason this rig is such a great crawler has to do with the soft rubber compound of the tires.

The other day, it occurred to me: what if the SCX24 sported the noticeably larger Atlas tires/wheels? It could look pretty awesome! Although the Atlas is proclaimed as 1/18 and the SCX24 is proclaimed 1/24, the Deadbolt is sporting oversized tires.....and it looks like it could fit. Only one way to find out.
They fit just fine, and they look awesome on the Deadbolt! It added extra, down low weight to the and widen the stance by a few mm. But, will it perform well? Heck yeah! It really increased the crawling performance of the Bolt!
I search the internet and found these tires for $5/pr. Perfect! It's now on its way. Also, found a set of 4 aluminum 1.0 beadlock wheels from Amazon for $27, which also includes the tires.
Here are the Atlas tires on the Deadbolt

Also got some more brass weights to lower the center of gravity: diff covers, steering knuckles, and hex extensions.

 

[Tunedfrog]

The Deadbolt is such a badass looking rig. I love mine.

 

[Xraycer]

The 1.0 aluminum beadlock wheels came this evening. It came assembled with foam inserts. It felt a bit stiff, so I took out the foams.
These wheels/tires weighed in at 20.25g. the stock wheels/tires weighs in at 10.51g. The brass wheel weights, I've been using weighs on at 10.22g. So, the new wheels weighs the equivalent of the stock wheel and brass weight setup.
The new wheels looks great on the Deadbolt! It added 3mm to the width of the stance. The tires without the foam inserts feels really soft, so I have it a quick climbing test. The tires are actually really good! Highly recommended!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DXX7PV...abc_VG4EXW6G0HQDMJ8ZE2YA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[WickedFog]

Did you happen to see Little Guy Racing Parts just released a wicked cool light bar that bolts into the stock roll bar?

https://littleguyracingparts.com/products/deadbolt-60mm-bar-mount-stock-cage

 

[Doom!]

The 1.0 aluminum beadlock wheels came this evening. It came assembled with foam inserts. It felt a bit stiff, so I took out the foams.
These wheels/tires weighed in at 20.25g. the stock wheels/tires weighs in at 10.51g. The brass wheel weights, I've been using weighs on at 10.22g. So, the new wheels weighs the equivalent of the stock wheel and brass weight setup.
The new wheels looks great on the Deadbolt! It added 3mm to the width of the stance. The tires without the foam inserts feels really soft, so I have it a quick climbing test. The tires are actually really good! Highly recommended!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DXX7PV...abc_VG4EXW6G0HQDMJ8ZE2YA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Now look what you made me buy!

 

[Xraycer]

Did you happen to see Little Guy Racing Parts just released a wicked cool light bar that bolts into the stock roll bar?

https://littleguyracingparts.com/products/deadbolt-60mm-bar-mount-stock-cage
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That is super cool, but I think that'll add more top weight than I would care for. I'm actually very content with the super bright lights on the bumper.

Now look what you made me buy!

You're welcome!

The wheels come preassembled, but with only 3 screws out of 6 installed. I read a review where one reviewer said a preinstalled screw head broke off on him, when he tried to unscrew it. The screws are on there kinda tight. When I took them off, to remove the foams, I was very careful in doing so. I just applied very slow, steady pressure to get them to break free.

 

[Greywolf74]

Those tires and wheels look really nice!

 

[WickedFog]

That is super cool, but I think that'll add more top weight than I would care for. I'm actually very content with the super bright lights on the bumper.

By the time you remove the stock lights and add the Little Guy lights there wouldn't be any noticeable weight. It's a 3d printed housing and an LED light strip.

 

[Doom!]

Ok, popped the new Atlas tires on my green deadbolt (thanks for the tip @Xraycer ). They are a nice soft rubber and had no problem popping them on a different set of beadlocks.


Here they are (on the right) next to my Injora Super Swampers.

I left the foams in for now but I have to give them a try soon, they look and feel pretty good, and at a reasonable price.

 

[Greywolf74]

Those look pretty good!

 

[Xraycer]

Ok, popped the new Atlas tires on my green deadbolt (thanks for the tip @Xraycer ). They are a nice soft rubber and had no problem popping them on a different set of beadlocks.


Here they are (on the right) next to my Injora Super Swampers.
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I left the foams in for now but I have to give them a try soon, they look and feel pretty good, and at a reasonable price.

These stock Atlas tires are a hidden gem, and they're only $5/pr!

 

[Xraycer]

Ok, popped the new Atlas tires on my green deadbolt (thanks for the tip @Xraycer ). They are a nice soft rubber and had no problem popping them on a different set of beadlocks.

I bought two sets of 1.0 aluminum beadlocks, off Amazon, and neither of those fit the Atlas tires. The Atlas tires are just a little bigger in the inner diameter

I really wanted these tires on the Bolt, so I'm using the stock Atlas plastic wheels. Since these wheels don't allow the use of brass wheel weights, I've added lead strips to the wheels to increase the weight by 30g/wheel! Although I couldn't use the brass wheel weights, it did accommodate brass knuckles. So, plenty of up forward weight!
The Bolt is now a much heavier, crawling beast! We'll wait and see how long that stock motor will last.

 

[Xraycer]

I've been really putting quite a bit of thought into going all out with this rig. It's going to be all about performance and not just throwing a bunch metal parts at it.
Today, I added RC4WD Mud Slingers and pressed metal steel wheels to it. I turned the wheel into the deep dish configuration. Combined with the brass hex extensions, it sits with a significant spread. Also, weird the new steel wheels, it has also put on significant weight. Luckily, all down low.

 

[Doom!]

Red just looks freakin' hungry!!!

 

[Xraycer]

Red just looks freakin' hungry!!!

It's craving Taco! Bwahahaha

@Pat_ranch

 

[Doom!]

It's craving Taco! Bwahahaha

@Pat_ranch

You made me LOL!

 

[Xraycer]

Going to continue this thread here:
https://www.rctalk.com/forum/threads/project-☠️-dead-twins-☠️.133058/