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How do you like that gearbox? Only have a couple snow runs on the full aluminum version, ran the graphite version during the summer. Has good machining and good fit and finish. Graphite version holds bearings a bit tighter, 32 grams lighter and a bit quieter, and has anti-squat built in to the moun...

Nice work. Traxxas got mr back into RC. I have Bandits, Slash’s, Maxx, and some TR4s but not a Rustler. I think I need one in my life. Is it worth getting the 2wd or 4wd for bashing? Max Thanks Max, Have not tried a 4wd Rustler, but have been looking into one. The 2wd is a good basher, lots of powe...

That turned out really nice,
have you had a chance to run it yet?

Got bored last year, built another Rustler.

Only thing Traxxas is chassis, links, gears, body & mounts.

Made battery mount to run a shorty pack, mounted the esc behind the battery.

Made the esc tray and battery mount out of an old chassis so the plastic would match.

Dirtdiver wrote:Pretty cool vehicle.

Does it turn on the snow ok or have problems?

Thanks
It turns really well, hardly ever need reverse.

SMOKE-DOG wrote:Nice! That thing is sick. Sweet pics too. What motor are you running in there?

Thanks

17T speedgem (brushed)

The chains hold up well,
had to adjust them a couple times, one time it was because I landed on the front, which I think pushed the sprokets back a bit(only 1 side,other side was still tight).

They are the same chains they used on the Optima.

Thanks Hcp22

Wanted to build something different for snow,
this is what I ended up with.

Looks good

Hotshot front dogbones are a bit shorter than the boomerang ones.

vintage88 wrote:i have to ask is that a homemade plate or can u buy these im working on making a similar one for my frankenhornet project...

Homemade

Thanks

losiXXXman wrote:What do the super Hornet arms do? Do they widen the front track any? It looks like the increase the wheelbase slightly as well? Thanks.

They widen the front track, and have a lower shock mount, those shocks would not fit with stock arms.

Wheelbase stays the same.

Thanks

I finally ran it today, brings back memories,
a 3600 battery lasts a long time

We have one of those clamp units @ work, I just use a small vise, but I think your setup would be better.

Nice collection

Really like the Hotshot and Turbo Optima.

Thanks for the compliments

I find Deans connectors alot easier to solder when held with a clamp or vise.