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The Tork motor is much bigger than you'd think






sealed up the edges on the c/f; only reason i did is because i like how it looks, doesnt add any strength or anything (not that you'd need it) besides, it is simple to do and took about 15 minutes to complete all the c/f i bought.


 
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frddyj said:
sealed up the edges on the c/f; only reason i did is because i like how it looks, doesnt add any strength or anything (not that you'd need it) besides, it is simple to do and took about 15 minutes to complete all the c/f i bought.
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Sealing the edges helps prevent delamination and stress cracking, which carbon fiber is somewhat prone to. It's a good idea not just for aesthetic reasons.
 
frddyj said:
The Tork motor is much bigger than you'd think
http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu295/frddyj/hpisf threads/DSC_0208-1.jpg
http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu295/frddyj/hpisf threads/DSC_0207-1.jpg




sealed up the edges on the c/f; only reason i did is because i like how it looks, doesnt add any strength or anything (not that you'd need it) besides, it is simple to do and took about 15 minutes to complete all the c/f i bought.
http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu295/frddyj/hpisf threads/DSC_0211-1.jpg
http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu295/frddyj/hpisf threads/DSC_0209-1.jpg
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Nice job there frddy..I like how that looks!!!:jamout:
 
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dry fit: motor plate, tvp's, tranny, battery box mounts




gonna take it apart tomm & seal a couple more edges & order some washers for the screws that mount the tvps, lhs dint have any.
 
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OH SNAP! that makes me so jealous. PRC FTW. i cant wait till i can pull the trigger and do a build like this (or exactly like this cause you hit the nail on the head here bud) MAD RESPECT to this project. i cant wait to see it. bobang
 
Man I love that PRC Carbon Fiber Chassis about as much as I love that counter Top, LOL.

Looks good man keep the picts coming. I love to see your builds.
 
hey guys, thanks for lookin & i appreciate the kind words.

i just ordered shock stand-offs, parts to convert the tranny, castle-link, and a few other odds -n- ends.

should be closing the deal on the ESC this week & that just leaves a servo & lipos to buy...

well, unless i buy the lipos and steal a servo from my nitro savage which i really don't want to to, hmmm.

btw- where do we stand on price?

1. Hotbodies D8 shocks........................................ $50.00 shipped (e-bay)
2. XL diffs, dogbones & Axle Cups.......................... $70.00 shipped (soulja55)
3. GH Alloy bulks................................................... $40.00 shipped (AllanQ)
4. HPI Tork 2200kV............................................... $86.25 shipped (e-bay)
5. Complete hpi 44t spur/slipper............................. $13.74 shipped (e-bay)
6.dirt bonz/proline dish/ofna yellos ......................... $50.00 shipped
7. 44t idler gear, HD tranny gear, 2 drive cups,
./...& HPI 20t pinion ................................................$ 32.00 shipped (tcs crawlers)
8. All Carbon Fiber in above pic............................... $279.60 (including the Wing Stay)
9. steering servo.....................................................$99.00 Ace DS 1015
10. HPI Blur esc...................................................... $90.00 shipped (B/A scored it e-bay brandy n.i.b.)
11. Hotbodies shock stand offs (4).......................... $ 13.08 shipped on the bay.
12. Castle Link......................................................... $ 24.99 shipped (tcs crawlers)
13. Extended c/f prototype motorplate & rollbar....... $80 appx
14. 2 x Hellfire body mounts.................................... $10.00 shipped.
15. Batt Boxes......................................................... $20.00 shipped.
16. Receiver Box...................................................... $10.00 shipped
17. Body & Wing...................................................... $30.00 shipped

Total............................................. ........$1,008.66



1. did i spend more than i would have if i bought a stocker flux? Yes

2. does this project have enough upgrades to substantiate the additional cost? Thoughts?.

*** stay tuned for more pics **
 
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I reckon you've saved frddy. new flux $630 + c/f $310 + bulks $40 + shocks $50 =$1030 just for that, plus odds & ends probably close to or over $1100. You'll come in well under a grand for the finished project (not including LiPo's). For a carbon fibre beast.

Can't wait to see how low it is going to be.
:peace:
 
Core said:
i just picked up a pair of these http://www.spcracing.com/index.php?productID=103 along with another pair for my MERV since my zippy's puffed :poop:.

you paid 86 bucks for a tork ??!! that's a GREAT deal. what esc are you picking up the blur or the mamba ?
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wow core, kinda hard to hate the price on those sweet packs!

imma use the blur caz it is already wired with the Y-harness for 2 packs & is wired with Dean's connector's.

one of my bro's hooked me up with a Blur, (brandy new-in-box) from an e-bay auction for $90.00 shipped to my door.
 
frddyi how long till this thing gets rolling? i cant wait to see this thing.
and don't worry you can always make nitro sounds with your mouth..lol
i love the sound of nitro!
 
NITROMITE said:
frddyi how long till this thing gets rolling? i cant wait to see this thing.
and don't worry you can always make nitro sounds with your mouth..lol
i love the sound of nitro!
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yeah, the wait is painful, i hope to get the ESC, shock stand offs, idler gear, castle-link, hd tranny gearing, flm cross-braces and a few other things by the end of the week so i can wrench the weekend.

then its just battery packs :crazy::crazy::crazy:
 
do you have any of it put together? don't hold out on us! we want to see it step by step..
 
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Hows the build coming fred? any more progress? or still waiting. i love what your doing here, just hurry up.:smiliejam:
 
Nice work Freddy, clean build, love the cf as well, keep up the good work and love the picture work as well. +1buddy!
 
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