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Re: Radio Controlled Suzuki
Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2010 4:09 pm
by 4eye
Tramp wrote:those sj's on you tube are awsome, I was considering buying a clodbuster, because Ive wanted one for so long, but maybe I aught to make an SJ instead, its a shame the body is polycorbonate, I'd worry about rolling It after I had done the work to amke it look right,
I usually end up bashing and spoiling the rc's I have, here is the rough and tough 4x6 midnight pumpkin I made
but something sj based would be much better,
Luke
Why not make a lil roll cage for it...... 6mm bar bend it in a vice by hand and just put a lil weld on it then clean up with a sander......o and dont forget the lumo orange paint!
Re: Radio Controlled Suzuki
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2010 12:23 pm
by ScottieJ
the losi mrc arrived today, just waiting for the batteries to charge and lets start wheeling!
They now have losi micro crawlers out, would probably be perfect for the small sj model bodies
Re: Radio Controlled Suzuki
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2010 7:28 pm
by srcars
scottiej410 wrote:the losi mrc arrived today, just waiting for the batteries to charge and lets start wheeling!
They now have losi micro crawlers out, would probably be perfect for the small sj model bodies
How are you enjoying it ? You will find it will handle better with weight in the wheels (more in the front) and the battery mounted on the front servo.
The Micro Crawlers are to big for the SJ model unfortunatley. Its the reason I dragged my mini z out just to try
So I stuck a G Wagon body on instead,
http://www.youtube.com/user/sandrcars#p ... BOKmtoWoAs
Re: Radio Controlled Suzuki
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 1:10 pm
by ScottieJ
I love it! its brilliant fun! I have moved the battery to the front axle so far, moved the speed controller to the back axle, changed to my old radio gear as I prefer stick controllers and lowered the body. I also have a few upgrades coming in the post and an SJ body
might have to do a scale version of my suzuki
here's a few pics
and a little vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFuTl1xHZ1E
Re: Radio Controlled Suzuki
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 8:34 am
by srcars
Cool little cars ar'nt they. I also have a SJ body on its way
But want to do it with roof off so will take a while to build interior ect.
The other cheap mod worth doing is to fit weights in the wheels. Its a PITA because the beadlocks are only for show so you have to remove one side (best on the inside) then remove the tyre bead I used a scapel so you can fold the tyre over out of the way. Then add some weight to the rim, strips of lead are ideal or If I remember correctly 5g stick on 1:1 wheel weights fit, I always put a wrap of insulation tape round to make sure it all stays in place, check the tyre can still breathe through the vent holes. Reglue tyre and fit beadlock and see the difference its really worth it.
I you make it to Portland I should have my MRC based anus with me and I can chuck my crawler version in to so you can have a paw over them. Let us see some pics when you have fitted all your new parts.
Rich
Re: Radio Controlled Suzuki
Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 3:10 pm
by Tramp
I've just found this on you tube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLWbUwGlKQ0
Obviously it must be you
Re: Radio Controlled Suzuki
Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 4:39 pm
by ScottieJ
Re: Radio Controlled Suzuki
Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 10:46 pm
by Tramp
that is pretty good, he aught to have a pic with it next to his real one!
Look what I've just ordered...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWNX:IT
I'll need something to mount it on now!
Re: Radio Controlled Suzuki
Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 9:56 am
by ScottieJ
brilliant! i'll get some pics of my one that is a work in progress up later! if you are quick there is a losi mrc in the ukrcrc forum for sale section for £95
you need to register to see it though
you know you want too
Re: Radio Controlled Suzuki
Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 1:43 pm
by Tramp
scottiej410 wrote:brilliant! i'll get some pics of my one that is a work in progress up later! if you are quick there is a losi mrc in the ukrcrc forum for sale section for £95
you need to register to see it though
you know you want too
cheers for the heads up, I've pm'd the seller, turns out I already had Ukrcrc account! who knows where that came from?!?