I like that silverado body alot. My grandpa used to have one like that back in the day.
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I like that silverado body alot. My grandpa used to have one like that back in the day.
I lived in Nashville food some years, had friends in Kentucky. Grandpa must have been Pa-Pa to you, that's what my buddies called their grandfathers. The same truck body in a different size looked real nice on another build I did so maybe I had an idea of what it should have been but didn't quite get there lol. The paint looks cool but I think the red I used is where I let myself down, should have been brighter, more pop and color separation.
Ha you are correct thats what I call him. I dont think it looks to bad in the pics, I want to put the new silverado body for the tmaxx on my slash because my 1:1 is one. I am just worried it wont look right.
I'm running a very wide track and I think that's about the only thing that's helping. Pop it on there see how it fits, it may look scale with a set of sc wheels like the bfg's
[QUOTE=thedreadedend;5049889]I'm running a very wide track and I think that's about the only thing that's helping. Pop it on there see how it fits, it may look scale with a set of sc wheels like the bfg's[/QUOTE]
I may, I have a slash silverado body on the way now from Pro-line. I may try the normal one out on my nitro sport if it fits.
Well I did it again lol. I caught an edge on the sidewalk while buzzing along, 3s, 2400kv, moving pretty fast... ripped the skid plat loose, cracked rear towwer, rear bumper, bent chassis saver, and broken chassis.
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Well I did score a skid after scouring the country for it.
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The only thing that sucks is I gotta carve up the chassis to suite my needs. I like to put the CC power switch under the esc plate I've made for the MMP. Also have to drill for the chassis saver. Not to big of a deal but, its just time consuming mod. So anyway here's the way I cut the chassis.to house the switch.
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And added the saver witch is a vital piece for this truck if you intend to be rough on it.
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Here's the result of the chassis mod I like to do for the switch. Looks clean and well placed. I can reach under the body and flip the switch.
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After all that was done, I stripped the tranny and put the new black tranny together. I had already filled the diff with ofna diff lock 50,000wt. I put the full truck together adding a red breaded sleeve and shrink rap.
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The day I made the vids at the track, I bought the chevy body. I started using it today. I adjusted the body joints a few times till I found a suitable hight. Its kinda growing on me now. Maybe I'll add some carbon touches or factory decals.
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Apparently, 2 days is a bit to much to ask of a chassis round here... looks like I'll be carving up another one today for the switch slot and chassis saver. Man what a pain in the bulkhead! Maybe its time for a REM chassis! This lil pile is from the last 2months, im pretty sure I left a couple behind at the track too. 5-6 chassis, 2 front towers, 4 bulkheads, 2 rear towers, 3 a arms, 3 rear skids, 2 front skids, 3 top shafts, 2 diffs, just a very short list of broken parts in the last 5-8 weeks.
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I'll be looking into a REM chassis today. I will pick up a new black one at the chop shop this afternoon but, I have to wait till the mail comes first. I've got a couple Promatch 3s 5200 50c hard case lipo's due in today. These batteries are powerhouse! $119.98 to the door, great deal! If you haven't seen a REM chassis for the slash then here you go, I'll get it in black. Anodized.
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Im a basher and their is no real consequence to using this chassis in my case other than maybe a chassis that doesn't brake lol what's your thoughts. Where do you see the brakes happening if I use this. My guess is in the towers and bulk if a switch to alloy.
Checked the mail a few minutes ago, I ordered. Tuesday night and got my order friday morning. From Arizona to Massachusetts in a few days, love promatch service and power!
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size comparison for ya, SPC 2c 6000 30c next to the 3s 5200 50c Promatch. Boy they just get smaller and smaller..
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I did a bit of work with the shocks today, left it at 30wt f/r. It woks well for me till I get a lighter oil for the front. I know this doesn't mimic to real rc action but its always interesting.
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