Fx's Twisted Toyz Mid-Tank

[BlackedOutSavy]

Integy never fails to disappoint. I like the Badlands tires, but they look too small on a Savage IMO. I wish they made 40 series Badlands that were still reasonably lightweight. I like the 40 series Mulchers, but they are discontinued. Even those look small on an extended savage.

 

[Fx]

Got some pics of the truck with the Badlands/Maximizers. I only ran two tanks on the street with them and they are showing signs of wear. No more tarmac for these puppies. Just did the first weigh in and she weighs 12.2 pounds. When I get my crime fighters and dish rims hopefully she will weigh a tad less.

Who needs the the suspension conversion when you can shave your hubs for free? I'll still end up getting it anyway.

Better pictures of the linkage, hope this helps out some people.

I know I always show nekkid pictures of the truck (she's a bad girl, what can I say) but here's some pictures of with with the "used and abused" Crowd Pleazer body.

 

[88gtanotchback]

very cool fx. your truck rocks bud, and the turn radius looks pretty damn good. hows she handling? i like the lid too. job well done

 

[Fx]

very cool fx. your truck rocks bud, and the turn radius looks pretty damn good. hows she handling? i like the lid too. job well done

As of now she's handling okay. I haven't taken it off any jumps yet. I will try some of the other shock pistons and use some a different weight oil. I like the height though, I can almost drift with badlands in the street!

 

[Fx]

Just broke my tank. I was trying to record and driving one handed. I flip the truck straight into a 4x4 and the air filter came down and shattered the tank. Talk about bad luck. I should have just asked someone to record a video for me. The good news is I got it on tape.

Watch both videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53iLgi1bhLc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Lo5VpeSG94

Here's a picture.

 

[Ozzy-Time:)!]

i love your truck.even after the crash

 

[Mickey]

nice truck fx i was going to do the mgt tank as well . is that the rc10 radio box?

 

[Fx]

nice truck fx i was going to do the mgt tank as well . is that the rc10 radio box?

Yup it's this one.

http://storefront.smfstore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=57&products_id=301

 

[Fx]

I got another tank and while I was at my LHS I picked up a set of Proline Road Rage tires and some 1/2 offset dish rims. I do alot of driving on the street so this was a worthwhile investment.

 

[88gtanotchback]

cool set up fx. I've always wanted street tires but i don't do enough driving to justify it. look forward to a vid of it ripping!

 

[MikeK1981]

Looks sweet man!

 

[Fx]

Here's a little test run. axial .28, 3 speed, 17/49


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCn0C8DAZ5A

 

[Fx]

Fixed up the battery box.

 

[Scott]

Nice job there FX...I like how you mounted the switch..

 

[Pope]

Fixed up the battery box.

I did the samething yesterday.lol Make sure that on is at the top so that when you hit stuff it doesn't get shut off.

 

[Fx]

I did the samething yesterday.lol Make sure that on is at the top so that when you hit stuff it doesn't get shut off.

I thought about that and will probably move the switch to my RPM box for that exact reason. The on position is at the top but it still makes me a little nervous having it exposed like that.

 

[texasavage]

I did the samething yesterday.lol Make sure that on is at the top so that when you hit stuff it doesn't get shut off.

What about hard landings? wouldn't it shut off? cornfused

 

[Fx]

What about hard landings? wouldn't it shut off? cornfused

Nope, just bashed the poop out of the truck. I had zero issues. I will still move the switch to the receiver box. That way it will be completely safe and protected.

 

[Pope]

seems safe to me as well as long as up is on not off.

 

[Fx]

seems safe to me as well as long as up is on not off.

I'm thinking when I run it with a body the front may bump the switch.

 

[Pope]

I am pretty sure it is safe.

 

[Fx]

It's well known that our members love pictures so I like to snap a few every time I give you guys an update.

UPDATE- I will have a set of FLM bulkheads soon so in preparation I took off my plastic bulkheads and disassembled and cleaned all my diff components.

My "limbless" truck

And now we play the waiting game...........

 

[Fx]

Took it out to the park today. It's running perfect. Me in my dad put 5 tanks through each of our trucks. The suspension is REALLY dialed in and performs amazing. +1 on big bores. I have the 1.6t pistons. 30 weight oil. Shortened the shaft about 1/2- 3/4 of an inch. I forgot the preloads I am using.

Here's a short and sweet video. Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olHyPPZ8Amc

 

[I-Hate-Traxxas]

I just love the look of a limbless savage!

 

[ohmygahitscoby]

Nice! Is that video with the FLM bulks on?

 

[Fx]

Nice! Is that video with the FLM bulks on?

No. I am waiting for them to arrive. My dad wanted to bash so I threw the truck back together.

 

[ohmygahitscoby]

Oh okay. Can't wait to see the bulks though.

 

[Fx]

Received my FLM bulks in the mail yesterday and immediately got to work.

A look at how the diff sits in the bulkhead.

Both installed

I bought them used so there were a few nicks and scrapes but nothing too major. My truck feels about .5-1 pounds heavier. No biggie. I'll be sure to let you guys know how they hold up.

 

[kvnnets]

Looking Good. Real nice build.

 

[kowalski]

what kind of throttle linkage u got set up?