First mod on the Savage

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Hey everyone, I had another thread going about lights, but most couldn't get past the Traxxas pictures to actually look at the build thread on my Savage. Anyway, here's a couple pics from tonight...I could probably finish the kit tonight, but I need opinions about how many headlights the beast should have...2? 4? 6? Let me know what you think.

Here's an idea for four: (crude chop in paint)

Six?

I can't put them in the actual headlight locations because of the way the body bends...the lights would point skyward. Please leave your input.

 

[pmp]

If your running them at night I would go with the 4

 

[Jon]

2 in the grill and 2 in the fog lights.

 

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Thanks pmp. I do run it at night on occasion, or at least at dusk.

Thanks BA, my wife said the same thing.

 

[Larsenracing]

Looks pretty sweet. Now go get us some pictures of it sitting on the truck in the dark with lights on.

I'd leave the 4 inthe grill and 2 as fog's so 6 total in front. Sweet.

 

[Rangerlvl2]

Like BA said I'd go with the 2 in the grille and the fogs.

 

[whipnet]

Looks like you're doing 6. Never done lights, but looks pretty cool.

You should add the camera too and do night driving.

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[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Light kit isn't done...I've only put the holders on the body...kit will be done tomorrow.

 

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

I plan on it whipnet...just can't seem to keep a truck long enough to buy a camera for it

 

[Combuster]

looks good, stick with four lights

 

[Scott]

Yeah i would go with 2 in the grill and 2 in the fog lights....

 

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Alright guys, I worked on it some more last night and finished the kit this morning. Sorry if a couple of the pics are a little blurry...

Heads off:

Tails off:

Tails on:

Heads on:

Overall I'm pretty happy with the outcome. It all runs off a 9V battery and is completely independent from the chassis. When you take the body off, the lights come off as well. I'll try and get some night pics this evening...now for break in.

 

[Shaun]

great job my friend!!! i only tried driving once at night and wont do that again anytime soon lol

 

[frddyj]

ive never been a fan of the lights or thought them useful, but your project is impressive & looks good. I like how you have the set up exclusive to the body & not mounted on the chassis. +1 to you.
:resp:

 

[Rangerlvl2]

That looks great the positioning is perfect. And really love how you made it independent from the chassis. Great work keep it up!

 

[HopIt]

Looks cool......got any pics of the underside of the shell ?

 

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Give me a sec and I'll upload a pic of the underside...

 

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Here's the underside. I'm not particularly fond of how the center all came together...but I'll try something new in a couple days:

 

[Combuster]

good job bud, that's awesome that it's attached to the body not the chassis.

 

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Here's some night shots, as promised:

 

[Rangerlvl2]

Nice could you possibly get some farther out shots ya know get the whole truck in the pic.

 

[whipnet]

I like them man, pretty cool. +1 rep

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[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

I'll try to get some pics of the truck from a greater distance...maybe a video. Today is dedicated to break in.

 

[Rangerlvl2]

Alright thanks man.

 

[Scott]

Nice job man, the night pics look sweet....:resp:

 

[Mickey]

what about putting 2 in the fog lights on the bumper

 

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Mickey, I really REALLY debated that. It would take a little work, but it is definitely possible. The only issue would be the fact that the lights would no longer be independent from the chassis. The only thing I can come up with is some quick disconnects.