BNIB Traxxas TRX3 build

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BNIB Traxxas TRX3 build

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Well, I bit the bullet, swiped the credit card for a 90's Factory drivers car that was never assembled. Now I don't build shelf buggies, I build race cars. It for sure won't be a box art, maybe not even a Trx3 body. I have plans in my mind, and it all starts Wednesday.

. I'll start posting pics when the time comes, stay tuned!

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Cool. You ever notice the box car has a blue anodized motorplate on the "specs" panel? Hmmm... I am looking forward to your build. A&L outdrives / dogbones would work also if you have trouble finding the MIP.

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It's Thursday. Where are the pics?

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TRX-1-3 wrote:Cool. You ever notice the box car has a blue anodized motorplate on the "specs" panel? Hmmm... I am looking forward to your build. A&L outdrives / dogbones would work also if you have trouble finding the MIP.

Mark
Thanks Mark. I actually have both a new set of A&L Universals, and a NIP MIP universals.

I have also the A&L ball bearing steering arms, but the drag link holes are too close together. So I was forced to use the stock for now.

Inside the transmission, it has Thorp diff gear, Traxxas 30t hard anodized idler with addition bearings to fit the case, and a STRC layshaft to use the AE V2 slipper, which is covered up by a black moulded RPM gear cover for a Slash. Also used Schelle hi speed bearings in the trans case.

I continued to fix all of the chassis screw holes because the countersink wasn't deep enough for the lower chassis. I am have a custom carbon chassis (upper and lower), custom shock towers and custom a&l drag link, and battery retainer.

Every screw is stainless, except the 4mm screws.

Shocks are built per manual, but I added Ti-Ni shock shafts . Hard anodized aluminum pivot balls on all ball joints.

2.2 wheel upgrade front and rear.
J Concepts Detonator for the RC10. It fits really well.

I'll post pictures soon!

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Thanks for building yours (assuming you post pics at some point). It will tone down the itch I've had for a few years about building mine :mrgreen:
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Raul Garcia wrote: I'll start posting pics when the time comes, stay tuned!
TRX-1-3 wrote:It's Thursday. Where are the pics?

:lol: 8)
Raul Garcia wrote: I'll post pictures soon!
Lonestar wrote: (assuming you post pics at some point).
FFS! wheres the pix!!! :P :mrgreen: :lol:

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Wow , I got lost in time on this one. A year has passed and I just pulled the TRX3 out of retirement for another Vintage National's. I'm sorry I didn't post pics earlier!


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I can't figure how to show multiple pics..

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then do multiple posts :mrgreen:
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