Worlds runner almost done -

[Vermin]

Picked this up a while ago and have been collecting pieces to get it ready for 17.5 blinky racing. I'm pretty sure if I build another, I'll just start collecting parts as there was really no reason to buy a car - almost every piece was replaced with new parts other than the chassis and trans. Just waiting on electronics (and a few minor small parts) to show up .. guess I'll have to glue on some tires too

[Bormac]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeee-eet!

That's a very nice runner

[unclemikey1978]

May I ask how you mounted your battery straps to the chassis?

[upforit365]

What ball cups and turnbuckles did you use?

Have been using rpm ball cups on the front of mine and they foul the steering ball cups...

[RedScampi]

Very nice looking car! What's a "blinky"

[Vermin]

Used Tekno's battery tray -- http://www.teknorc.com/shop/tkr45006-v4-battery-tray-142x52mm/

Using beefy Jcon rod ends everywhere but the inner steering ends (they would probably clear, but I had to do more than a little work to the bellcranks) - turnbuckles are old Technacraft titaniums -

*Blinky* stock racing is a class where you can't do any programming to the ESC (timing, boost, etc) and run a 17.5 stock motor. Most ESC's will blink when unmodified - hence the name.

[Charlie don't surf]

Using beefy Jcon rod ends everywhere but the inner steering ends (they would probably clear, but I had to do more than a little work to the bellcranks) - turnbuckles are old Technacraft titaniums - use the AE black short ball stud on the bellcranks and the tower and clearance issues are gone

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[RedScampi]

*Blinky* stock racing is a class where you can't do any programming to the ESC (timing, boost, etc) and run a 17.5 stock motor. Most ESC's will blink when unmodified - hence the name.

Thanks, that helps!

[askbob]

Nice and clean!!

[unclemikey1978]

Thanks!

[Vermin]

Trinity D3.5 17.5 and Novak GTB2X showed up. Asked around on gearing, going to start a bit conservative with a 72/33 setup. Batteries should be here tomorrow - hopefully take it for a test spin this weekend. Still working out a few small issues.. don't like the way the rear end rebounds - just from drop tests. Seem to have lost my spare FASST reciever.. hope it shows up soon!!

[JK Racing]

33/72 is pretty close, maybe over a touch, depending upon the size of your track. I ran 32/72 this past weekend, motor was coming off @ 145 after a 6 min heat. Car looks great, what you have lined up for a body?

[Vermin]

I have a new Protech body sitting on the shelf giving me the eye - now.. if I can only figure out how I want to paint it.. ugh.

Anyone make vinyl window masks for these old bodies?

[JK Racing]

I think qball maybe...check the BST out.

[Charlie don't surf]

Joey, you running fans on your motor? Also outdoor SoCal gear and indoor FL gear can mean big differences, as are fans, tire diameter and esc type and even throttle settings.