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Gold themed USA Andy Jacobson "renegade" buggy build.
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2016 10:44 am
by durb69
Re: Gold themed USA Andy Jacobson "renegade" buggy build.
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2016 10:48 am
by shodog
did you use the 3/16 axles in the rear?
Re: Gold themed USA Andy Jacobson "renegade" buggy build.
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2016 10:55 am
by durb69
Yes, they aren't going to work without some modification that is yet to be determined. I may his order the correct hubs and move forward.
Re: Gold themed USA Andy Jacobson "renegade" buggy build.
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2016 11:00 am
by jwscab
check ebay for gold aluminum team durango turnbuckles. few different lengths you can probably make work. I assume this car is for the shelf, so even if you have to adjust the length to non 'optimum' for racing, they are available.
if you wanted to use titanium, yes, you can anodize with a very tightly controlled voltage.
Re: Gold themed USA Andy Jacobson "renegade" buggy build.
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2016 2:24 pm
by Incredible_Serious
That's looking VERY bling..... as it'll be a shelfer, you might want to try and locate an older TrakPower LiPo battery... not so much for the performance, but for the looks:
Of course, you could always go a black LiPo for contrast too.....
Alex
Re: Gold themed USA Andy Jacobson "renegade" buggy build.
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2016 2:37 pm
by yellowdatsun
That's not "gold themed", that's just plain gold, everything.
Re: Gold themed USA Andy Jacobson "renegade" buggy build.
Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2016 11:04 am
by JK Racing
I say all your electronics should be carbon wrapped, match the towers. Even the battery, carbon wrap that too. Use some of the smokey clear 14 gauge wires to wire it all up.
2nd thought for speedo is a black Tekin with Gold heatsinks, it would match the motor well. Black servo with gold alloy arm. Standard black receiver.
Re: Gold themed USA Andy Jacobson "renegade" buggy build.
Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2016 11:07 am
by shodog
Hw long did it take you to get the custom bodies from Andy? I've been waiting near a month now for two of mine.
Re: Gold themed USA Andy Jacobson "renegade" buggy build.
Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2016 11:18 am
by durb69
shodog wrote:Hw long did it take you to get the custom bodies from Andy? I've been waiting near a month now for two of mine.
sending you a PM buddy.
Re: Gold themed USA Andy Jacobson "renegade" buggy build.
Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2016 4:16 pm
by durb69
Thank you for the sugestions guys. The tekin idea is great. I love the look of the tekin too. it will be perfect!
Re: Gold themed USA Andy Jacobson "renegade" buggy build.
Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2016 4:57 pm
by DMAT
Re: Gold themed USA Andy Jacobson "renegade" buggy build.
Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2016 11:40 am
by durb69
I already ordered the brushless motor, I want to keep the electronics vintage.
Re: Gold themed USA Andy Jacobson "renegade" buggy build.
Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2016 11:43 am
by durb69
I located a really nice Tekin with brand new gold heatsinks. Thanks for the advice. I don't know why I never thought of that ESC it will be perfect!
JK Racing wrote:I say all your electronics should be carbon wrapped, match the towers. Even the battery, carbon wrap that too. Use some of the smokey clear 14 gauge wires to wire it all up.
2nd thought for speedo is a black Tekin with Gold heatsinks, it would match the motor well. Black servo with gold alloy arm. Standard black receiver.
Re: Gold themed USA Andy Jacobson "renegade" buggy build.
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2016 7:05 am
by bully
Very cool mate,can I ask what wheels are they?
Re: Gold themed USA Andy Jacobson "renegade" buggy build.
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2016 10:25 am
by durb69