sumrcruz

What I used for the drive belt and clutch & bell was from the ArtAttack snowmobile . I called and talked to the owner on what i had and he told me what i needed to match up . Very nice guy he is .I did use the gear that came with the new bright sled and glued / bolted the 2 together as you can see in the pic .http://artattacksnowmobile.net/html/parts_list.html here is the web site to get the parts . The other pic shows the clutch ,bell, flywheel , and belt setup . I also used the axle that was used on the new bright sled . i did do some modifications to the axle . I cut some groves in it for some E ring clips to hold the axle in place and attach the drive belt wheel on . Hope this helps . If anymore questions , ill do my best to get you the answers . I have lots of pics .

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Man, you did an excellent job! My only concern is the motor mount falling apart. But that is a little chance.

Sumcruz: would you consider making all the parts for the front suspension and seeling them to me? Is there a messaging system here on RCU?
Thanks!
Alex

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Oh and where did you get the end connections for the rods on the ront suspension?
Can you give a link the the shocks you used all around?
Thanks!
Alex

sumrcruz

The engine is bolted to the sheet metal and the sheet metal is screwed to the wood blocks like you would do for a airplane . Then the blocks are screwed & glued to the sled frame . I can give you all the info. on how & what you will need for the front suspension . IT TAKES TIME . You got to make sure all the parts operate with each other and cut the parts to the right size . You got questions I got answers . Just ask .

sumrcruz

The parts for the front are Traxxas Turnbuckles 106mm (Front tierods 2 pcs per pack ) #5138 $9.00 at the hobby shop . you will need 6 all together . The shocks are also Traxxas Ultra shocks (grey) (xxlong) 2 included in pack #3762 $18.00 , you will need 2 packs 4 shocks total . 2 shocks for the back 2 for the front .

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Thanks!
I have found some cheaper shocks, they are 105mm long. Is that about how long the Ultra Shocks are?
Thanks!
Alex

sumrcruz

I just compared the old ones that came with the new bright sled , but i think that might be very close .

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Awesome, thanks. I have purchased these $11 shocks instead: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXWZ70&P=7

sumrcruz

There you go awesome .

TechyJoe

sumrcruz

Maybe your handle should have been "wintrcruz" !

Do you have any video of her running in the snow?

Maybe next season I'll add those front turn buckle mods to my sled.

TechyJoe

sumrcruz

Maybe your handle should have been "wintrcruz" !

Do you have any video of her running in the snow?

Maybe next season I'll add those front turn buckle mods to my sled.

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OK I have some updates:
Here is how I am re-enforcing both the suspension mount and the engine mount.
It is kinda like a chassis...I will glue it in using super epoxy that my dad brought home from work.
That stuff is strong!
Alex

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I have a rear suspension prototype video on the way. I used the "sister" shocks that TechyJoe used. He used the Evader ST shocks, and they were all out of stock EVERYWHERE, so I used the Evader EXT2 shocks. Same specs, just not aluminum. I picked up a set of 4 on ebay for $17 with free shipping.
Video is uploading now.
Alex

sumrcruz

Thats funny because everybody says that . I went camping for the weekend and tried it out . It ran like a champ . I could not believe how fast I got it to go on a brake in run . I took video of it and will post as soon as I can . I got day time and night time run .

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[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMzofHGzlcY&feature=youtu.be[/youtube]

sumrcruz

Here's a little video I did on my cell phone of the brake in ride . I have a better video I'll post later
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I am having trouble embedding a video from you tube. As you can see all I get is the embed code. But when I am in edit mode I can see the video. Any help would be appreciated.

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Yeah, just erase everything, put your link down, highlight it, then push the youtube button.
Also, what is your username and what is the title? It says that its a incorrect link.
Alex

TechyJoe

FYI
Hurricane Fibers has put up a new post of some of his works in progress including a new Nitro sled.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_10...m.htm#10942972

sumrcruz

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CASmhs_wlMA&context=C3398a38ADOEgsToPDskLk aXeXPkolSYetPLylf0P-[/youtube] Thanks for the tip . Its not much of a video but its a start , we need snow . Its's FEB. and in Buffalo there is no snow .

TechyJoe

She's moving pretty good - Awesome - I love RC snowmobiles!

We've had very little snow here as well. One freak storm just before Holloween and another in mid January which melted away in 2.5 days.
Philadelphia, PA

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Me too!!
Whenever we get snow, its guranteed gone in at most 2 weeks.
BTW I might be going to Mighigan to go snowmobiling in the UP. I might just put the mini one on the trailer too!
Alex

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Oh and check out  www.rcsnowmobiles.com

TechyJoe

Yes, that guy (Mr. Krupp) builds great models. He's also been trying to get a manufacturer to accept and build his designs for a few years now. Don't know why he has no takers. Many people would love one of his snowmobiles even if it cost $900.00.

sumrcruz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tq2BG...5GLKQRjZckktus[youtube][/youtube]Here's some more vids .

sumrcruz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr5A0...olSYetPLylf0P-[youtube][/youtube] Night run