I put a long screw through them and chucked that into a drill. I then wet sanded them while spinning under the kitchen sink. For the flat surfaces, I used a file, and for the wing wire hole, I used a body reamer. I decided not to polish them because it just would not look right, but I could of "mirrored" them if I wanted.Lonestar wrote:JM is like me - he can't resist sharing pics of his (stunning one) in every trx-1 thread
superb resto job - what technique did you use for the alum wing mounts?
awesome!
Paul
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Nice TRX-1 JM!
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I am constantly scanning ebay for TRX-1 items that will "spice up" my buggy. (especially the elusive motor plate.....garrrrrr). Anyways, I have always been on the lookout for the Thorp tranny gear set which changes the internal gear ratio from 2.14 to 2.25 (same as stealth tranny).
Here it is!!! (just bought it) I was very surprised to see it!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/250927187308?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Here it is!!! (just bought it) I was very surprised to see it!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/250927187308?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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dude you're addicted - badly!!!
thanks for info on wing mounts
Paul
thanks for info on wing mounts
Paul
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Lonestar wrote:dude you're addicted - badly!!!
thanks for info on wing mounts
Paul
Haha, ain't that the truth. I'm trying to make myself sell the nitro hawk that I bought (needed the front blue shocks for the buggy), but a large part of me wants to clean it and give it a spin. You know, to "increase it resell value". We all know what will come next.........
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mamba max1 wrote: We all know what will come next.........
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If you have an RC track nearby (oval track that is) give it a try. You'll be keeping it . These things were great on an oval and even greater on a banked oval. Offroad...not so much. Unless you liked replacing tranny idler gears.mamba max1 wrote:but a large part of me wants to clean it and give it a spin.
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Finally got the receiver and esc in. Boy oh boy, was placing that receiver a big PITA. The TRX1 body is very low on the sides, so it basically limited my receiver to, just the center line. Anyways, the Parma servo saver had to go so I could make more room-----with 1mm to spare until it touches the body (servo is the same way haha). It's all in there (except for the motor...still looking for that plate!) and it looks great. Just need to take care of that giant strand of spaghetti (antenna)
Here motor plate...here motor plate...come out, come out wherever you are!!
Here motor plate...here motor plate...come out, come out wherever you are!!
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Oh boy, here I am posting more pics again!
This time she has her electronics (minus motor) installed.
vintage CRP servo tape haha
vintage zip ties (dyed black) from donor TRX1 !!
Novak stutter stopper also installed
I was very sleek about hiding that 2 foot antenna (scheesh!). Took a bit of creativity!
antenna/esc signal wires...
Mounting the dang receiver was not easy. It almost seemed impossible with the very low sitting body. I needed to mount the receiver in a way not to make the body bulge. I had to remove the vintage Parma servo saver (dang!) and re-route the servo link (better geometry now though). End result, it all just barely fits!!
servo link screw about .5mm from upper chassis!!
receiver JUST touching
Servo just touching also.
And finally...
Donor next to the shelf queen. Taken just before the donor was shipped out.
This time she has her electronics (minus motor) installed.
vintage CRP servo tape haha
vintage zip ties (dyed black) from donor TRX1 !!
Novak stutter stopper also installed
I was very sleek about hiding that 2 foot antenna (scheesh!). Took a bit of creativity!
antenna/esc signal wires...
Mounting the dang receiver was not easy. It almost seemed impossible with the very low sitting body. I needed to mount the receiver in a way not to make the body bulge. I had to remove the vintage Parma servo saver (dang!) and re-route the servo link (better geometry now though). End result, it all just barely fits!!
servo link screw about .5mm from upper chassis!!
receiver JUST touching
Servo just touching also.
And finally...
Donor next to the shelf queen. Taken just before the donor was shipped out.
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Yay!!!! I just tracked down and purchased a NIB motor plate!!!! Four months of searching!!!!! Can't wait for it to show up.
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mamba max1 wrote:Yay!!!! I just tracked down and purchased a NIB motor plate!!!! Four months of searching!!!!! Can't wait for it to show up.
Will be shipped out on Monday!
Glad I could end your search
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