My 2012 Vonat Builds (2WD) (02/18/12)

[madweazl]

Quite a build. Would it be possible to sandwich the top plate between the tube and the chassis (where the nut is now)? If it's to thick, perhaps the tubes could be machine a bit more for clearance?

[jwscab]

yeah man, flip those nose tubes around and put the tube against the chassis, with the braces against the milled flat, then put a nut on. from that last pic, it looks like it will make the braces not flex inward at all.

[nvxwax]

Ok i have flipped the tubes, looks a lot better and still holds the battery brace in. Ill upload some pics after work.

Thanks Guys

[scr8p]

It should be noted in the instructions, but you're supposed to shave off the raised squares on both sides of the bulkhead where the brace slides between it and the tub side. That would bring the braces closer to the battery.

[nvxwax]

Yeah i trimmed them a little, I still have to finish the job when i do the final assembly

[nvxwax]

Ok, so i am trying to finish up some stuff and i think i am done with this build, It has a 17.5 Brushless setup (Not a major brand but im a noob at racing anyway lol)

I have flipped the tibes in the front and it looks much better

The ESC had to be place on the top of the battery brace, It was to big to sit on the side like most people do, im hoping it does not cause any issues.

Im ready for the 2WD 2012 VONATS Well kinda, still need to run it and get the gearing figured out lol

[soniccj5]

Nice finished product. Looking forward to seeing it in person this year.

ED

[flipwils11]

Impressive as hell. There's not a ton of contrast in your pics to really get an idea of how the front end looks with the nose plate cut down, wondering if you have any other close-ups? Any worries about running it without a front bumper?

[nvxwax]

Bumper who needs a bumper lol, Ill strap some kind of bumper on it, its like training wheels lol

Ill get more pics when i get a body painted, hope it warms up soon, Im going to paint my Scaler, Rc10 and Avante with the same paint design (well i hope so)

[flipwils11]

What are those metal spring perches at the bottom of your shocks? Looks like you got them anodized green, but didn't see them in earlier pages. You trying to slip in extras on us without documenting changes!?

[nvxwax]

lol, they are off my scx10, i forgot i put them on there lol, They dont fit as good as the plastic parts, ill be switching back lol.

Also note i have to give it a complete go over, i dont have the top shock nuts tight yet also lol

[foots]

That is SWEET !!

[nvxwax]

That is SWEET !!

Thanks Jeff

[Lonestar]

That's one bada$$-looking OiN car! Awesome!!!

Question - what springs are these? Are they green for looks only, or because they're the right one for the suspension?


Paul

[adam lancia]

Standard buggy/truck rear green springs and light green truck fronts. I *think* the light green fronts were replaced with a normal looking dark green powder coat eventually, I can't remember the light green springs being a different rate than the later, darker ones. Charlie...? Temple...? Li'l help...?