BNIB Traxxas TRX3 build
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BNIB Traxxas TRX3 build
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!
. I'll start posting pics when the time comes, stay tuned!
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Re: BNIB Traxxas TRX3 build
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
Mark
Hope you're doin' something fun.
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Re: BNIB Traxxas TRX3 build
Thanks Mark. I actually have both a new set of A&L Universals, and a NIP MIP universals.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
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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Re: BNIB Traxxas TRX3 build
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 

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Re: BNIB Traxxas TRX3 build
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?
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Raul Garcia wrote: I'll post pictures soon!
FFS! wheres the pix!!!Lonestar wrote: (assuming you post pics at some point).



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Re: BNIB Traxxas TRX3 build
AE RC10 - Made In The Eighties, Loved By The Ladies.
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Re: BNIB Traxxas TRX3 build
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!
I can't figure how to show multiple pics..
I can't figure how to show multiple pics..
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Re: BNIB Traxxas TRX3 build
then do multiple posts 

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