Boring Trx4…

[remote uncontrol]

I started this build about a month back and haven’t been doing a whole lot with it. It’s probably going to be sporadic because we’re moving in the next few weeks so bear with me. When I finish I’ll figure out how to drive it and then give it to a friend who needs it more than I do. I’d welcome your input.

Aaaaargh why do they double post

 

[Jerold]

Looks like a solid start. Don't loose your instructions you will want that later for when you need to do repairs.

 

[Jamr]

That is the beauty of a TRX4. You can make it so unboring!

 

[Jerold]

It's a really good platform to start with. It does everything good and you can customize/optimize to what you want to do.

I've had mine for about 3 years now and most of the electronics have been swapped. Bumpers chopped, body lowered and trimmed and lots of brass bits all around. It's very capable on the the rock but less scale than it could be.

Over all it's a great truck and Traxxas tough!

 

[remote uncontrol]

We’re in the process of moving so I’m not doing any work on it but that makes me get crazy ideas that suck up more money

 

[DeepLCG]

Nothing like a new build to keep you distracted from life's responsibilities. Enjoy!

 

[remote uncontrol]

Well I ordered the motor and I guess it’s gonna be stock. I’m waiting for my paycheck now

 

[Jerold]

Well I ordered the motor and I guess it’s gonna be stock. I’m waiting for my paycheck now

Which motor did you settle on?

 

[remote uncontrol]

Which motor did you settle on?

Nothing fancy I didn’t really think brushless is necessary yet

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[Jerold]

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Nothing fancy I didn’t really think brushless is necessary yet

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Brushless is a nice upgrade, but the brushed works just fine and is much cheaper.

 

[remote uncontrol]

It’s starting to come together. I need more money

 

[Doom!]

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It’s starting to come together. I need more money

I know that feeling!

 

[thatcraig]

Yeah those paychecks can't come fast enough!

 

[Jerold]

It's so pretty before you dunk it in the mud pit.

 

[luke66]

Update man doing his rounds.....

 

[remote uncontrol]

Hey I’ve been sinking money into my 1:1 vehicle this got bumped a little bit

 

[remote uncontrol]

Ok I’ve been buying parts whenever I have money to spare. I have everything but the radio system and body. I ended up just going stock for simplicity. I decided I don’t want a 1/10 scale crawler so I’m going to let my friend take it. His parents won’t let him buy one but they won’t be able to tell me I can’t give it to him . I’m probably going to assemble everything I got next week

 

[Jerold]

Ok I’ve been buying parts whenever I have money to spare. I have everything but the radio system and body. I ended up just going stock for simplicity. I decided I don’t want a 1/10 scale crawler so I’m going to let my friend take it. His parents won’t let him buy one but they won’t be able to tell me I can’t give it to him . I’m probably going to assemble everything I got next week

Very generous!

 

[Xraycer]

Very generous!

.....but, he also disrobe down to his underwear when climbing trees.

 

[remote uncontrol]

Okay we got it built last Saturday and I’ve been cruising around inside the house for the last several days. I still need the body and radio system but it’s starting to feel like I’m getting somewhere. I need to get the wiring sorted out and I just slapped the suspension in so it’s probably all wonky. I can’t get pics to load now but when I get home I’ll put some on