SantaClaw
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Righto.. So I am bored atm, decided to go splurge on a new RC... figured between the savage XS flux I have and my tiny 1/28 scale WLToys K989 project, I need 1 more to throw money at... so I ended up with an RTR version of the Traxxas TRX-4 LandRover Defender - In gray/silver.
So. It's on it's way in the mail.. lol... I ordered a battery+ charger at the same time, though I could use the packs for the savage, I figured I'd keep it all traxxas for this thing.
I've found a ton of upgrades already, I've got the following parts on order:
Motor: Hobbywing Quicrun Fusion Crawler 1800kv Motor With Built In ESC on order, for some extra umph and well, fun... lol I don't want a brushed motor in a crawler, this newone has some epic features, it will keep the speed you choose, and increase power to keep it, it also holds the truck so it won't roll backwards, you can set all this.
Servo: eTronix ET2072 Digital Metal Geared Waterproof Servo - 30.3Kg - 0.09S - I think that will work good, as I understand the stock one is somewhat weak.
A snow plow
A front bumper mount/servo mount out of brass, I figured getting it beefed up with the plow and all would be a good idea. More brass parts for increased low down weight to come later.
Metal front/rear bumpers, front bumper with winch mount. I mean, I got's to have that
Traxxas LED power supply, for various LED lights
Metal roof rack, with 6 hella round spotlights
Winch, with remote and controller
Net for the roofrack
Spare tire cover
headlight/taillight kit from Traxxas
metal roof ladder
Stainless screw set for the truck, complete.
Stainless steering bar kit.
I've got a bunch of parts I've saved for later though, I think I've got a good start. I already have several sets of tires/rims I can test out.. I'm exited for it anyway, can't wait to get going. Pictures to follow
Edit, I decided to wait with the stricken out parts
Edit2 - Ordered more parts
Plugs for the Traxxas system
Hitch & Ball
Set of three micro servo savers for the difflockers and the hi/low range
High Voltage BEC for the new steering servo, I wanted the kit, to keep it clean.
New alloy servo arm for the new metal servo
Now, I do realize that the new motor has a built in high voltage ESC, 6v or 7.4V , but the new steering servo wants 7.4v and the difflock servos and the high/low one is being stretched at 6v, so the trazxxas BEC will come in handy, also looks alot neater with it all in the same box.
I also know the lighting system won't be plug and play anymore, I'll have to solder onto the main connector to the battery, to supply power to the new BEC and the lights, winches etc that may come later.. Therefore I also ordered a few new battery connectors.
So. It's on it's way in the mail.. lol... I ordered a battery+ charger at the same time, though I could use the packs for the savage, I figured I'd keep it all traxxas for this thing.
I've found a ton of upgrades already, I've got the following parts on order:
Motor: Hobbywing Quicrun Fusion Crawler 1800kv Motor With Built In ESC on order, for some extra umph and well, fun... lol I don't want a brushed motor in a crawler, this newone has some epic features, it will keep the speed you choose, and increase power to keep it, it also holds the truck so it won't roll backwards, you can set all this.
Servo: eTronix ET2072 Digital Metal Geared Waterproof Servo - 30.3Kg - 0.09S - I think that will work good, as I understand the stock one is somewhat weak.
A snow plow
A front bumper mount/servo mount out of brass, I figured getting it beefed up with the plow and all would be a good idea. More brass parts for increased low down weight to come later.
Metal front/rear bumpers, front bumper with winch mount. I mean, I got's to have that
Traxxas LED power supply, for various LED lights
Metal roof rack, with 6 hella round spotlights
Net for the roofrack
Spare tire cover
metal roof ladder
Stainless steering bar kit.
I've got a bunch of parts I've saved for later though, I think I've got a good start. I already have several sets of tires/rims I can test out.. I'm exited for it anyway, can't wait to get going. Pictures to follow
Edit, I decided to wait with the stricken out parts
Edit2 - Ordered more parts
Plugs for the Traxxas system
Hitch & Ball
Set of three micro servo savers for the difflockers and the hi/low range
High Voltage BEC for the new steering servo, I wanted the kit, to keep it clean.
New alloy servo arm for the new metal servo
Now, I do realize that the new motor has a built in high voltage ESC, 6v or 7.4V , but the new steering servo wants 7.4v and the difflock servos and the high/low one is being stretched at 6v, so the trazxxas BEC will come in handy, also looks alot neater with it all in the same box.
I also know the lighting system won't be plug and play anymore, I'll have to solder onto the main connector to the battery, to supply power to the new BEC and the lights, winches etc that may come later.. Therefore I also ordered a few new battery connectors.
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