Yeti xxl hybrid
02-24-2015, 09:15 PM
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This flush mounted 7075 cross brace supports the batteries and also keeps the body from flexing or trying to shift.
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02-26-2015, 09:34 PM
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Yeti xl pictures
I got tired of painting. I have another coat to go and some more detail to go.
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02-27-2015, 02:31 PM
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I have The Traxxas Slayer bumper cut up and modified to get the looks that I need. The bonus is it is a great handle to carry it with.
The bumper is now snug to the body and the right size.
The bumper is now snug to the body and the right size.
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03-01-2015, 06:50 PM
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The reason for the bumper is not just for looks but it works as a stop for the body when it is open.
I added a swivel to the rear summit bumper and a stainless D-ring for better detail and to use as a way to pull Axial Yeti XL's from being stuck trying to fallow me! lol!
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03-05-2015, 03:05 AM
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03-05-2015, 08:21 PM
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I can't believe the power these little motors have! It pushes this 17 pound Buggy with no problems. In fact it broke the rear spool in less than 5 minutes. I bought 2 to try in my boat years ago. I don't remember the kv but it is just right for a summit gear box. It has a 5mm shaft so, it is meant to handle torque! I will need to be looking into a mesh sock to keep dirt out.
03-06-2015, 03:25 PM
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This how I found more traction. I cut a hole in the center of the tire and then installed under sized Foam on the inside of the tire. I will add some nylon shipping tape so that the Foam stays put also.
You can see the difference in size with the 2 pictures.
You can see the difference in size with the 2 pictures.
03-06-2015, 11:45 PM
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03-11-2015, 04:04 AM
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I have some new parts on the way. The low gearing and large tires is play a big part in buying quality parts. I broke a spool is a very short period of time. I'm also having problems with the BEC. Here are some of the parts on the way.
I'm hoping that locking all 4 wheels will help in not only it's crawling ability but last loner before braking anything. I also broke a plastic diff cup in the front end. I wish Traxxas had over engineered the diffs... but where is the money in that!
I'm hoping that locking all 4 wheels will help in not only it's crawling ability but last loner before braking anything. I also broke a plastic diff cup in the front end. I wish Traxxas had over engineered the diffs... but where is the money in that!
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03-16-2015, 05:36 PM
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The Hitec HS-5755MG servo took out the 3rd SBEC in a row. I bought it used on ebay. What a waste of money. No more used servos for me!!!! I just ordered a HS-7950TH High Voltage, Ultra Torque, Titanium Gear, Coreless Ultra Premium Servo. It has over 400 oz. torque on 6 volts! I need 6 volts because of the micro servos that is also being used.
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I got the front and rear Traxxas Summit Bulk Heads in today. This will cover the front because for the moment the rear has a spool and it is using the Revo bulk head.
The fist thing was to bolt it to the frame so that I can mark where the shifting lever goes through the frame. I used a file to notch the piece needed to get it fitted.
I added to the photo what needs to be done to keep the frame and Bulkhead as one in a build like this. I added longer bolts of course to get the nuts to fit. with the parts in place it becomes a very stiff front end, Much more so than the stock chassis of both the Traxxas Revo/Summit or the Axial Yeti. Some day soon I hope to make a chassis out of carbon fiber. It will be the last part of the build.
The fist thing was to bolt it to the frame so that I can mark where the shifting lever goes through the frame. I used a file to notch the piece needed to get it fitted.
I added to the photo what needs to be done to keep the frame and Bulkhead as one in a build like this. I added longer bolts of course to get the nuts to fit. with the parts in place it becomes a very stiff front end, Much more so than the stock chassis of both the Traxxas Revo/Summit or the Axial Yeti. Some day soon I hope to make a chassis out of carbon fiber. It will be the last part of the build.
