Typhon BashingBrian's Typhon transformation... Version 2.0

[BashingBrian]

I was curious what part # you bought for the brace mounting plate? Cause I was going to try to add a center brace thingy to my new typhon also. And love the way you made one

@Alan

I got the brace ends and mount from a breaker, but here is the part number for the brace mount ARA320500
https://www.arrma-rc.com/part/ARA320500

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[AIan]

@Alan

I got the brace ends and mount from a breaker, but here is the part number for the brace mount ARA320500
https://www.arrma-rc.com/part/ARA320500

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Oh wow ty for finding the part #, I didn’t know what an Arrma breaker was lol I thought it was a store

 

[AIan]

Aaaannnnnd we're off....

Limitless towers drilled for M2C standoffs, 4x Typhon axles with Kraton cvd's, Kraton hub carriers with V5 shielded bearings and Kraton hexes.

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M2C braces, GKA servo mount, RW Racing diff mount (finally found a car to use it on without it binding..!!) all fitted..!!

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ScorchedRC titanium rear skidplate, let the sparks commence

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Tekno rear camber links, the same ones as I use on my Limitless.

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M2C droop screws in Typhon arms..

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I decided to have a go at converting the shocks to emulsion style for some crazy reason
Used the original bladders and cut them into a seal for the shock caps..

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Shocks ready for their rebuild, I'll be using the stock 2000cst oil front and rear.

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Removed the bolt from the shock cap and drilled the hole out with a 0.5mm drill, and there you have it emulsion style

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This shock conversion is all just an experiment to see if it would work, I believe the old Team Durango's used an emulsion style shock and these shock caps on the Arrma's are the same caps..!! ( feel free to correct me if I'm wrong )
I also decided to change the pistons from 1.2mm to 1.3mm front and rear, as this build isn't as heavy as the Infraction/Felony/Limitless.

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Making another lightweight carbon fibre center brace. Roll wrapped carbon tube ( 8mm internal ), 8mm brass threaded inserts bonded in with JB Weld.
I've made 3 of these so far and they are extremely light and very strong

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Stay tuned for more soon..!!

Hey bashingbrian I was wondering if you might tell me what you use for end links on your braces? Just the Arrma stock links, or something different? and do you use 10x8mm or 12x8mm tube (od x id)?

 

[BashingBrian]

Hey bashingbrian I was wondering if you might tell me what you use for end links on your braces? Just the Arrma stock links, or something different? and do you use 10x8mm or 12x8mm tube (od x id)?

I just use the stock Arrma ends, the last one I made was 10x8 roll wrapped carbon tube.
Make sure whatever carbon you use, the lay up needs to be roll wrapped..!!

 

[BashingBrian]

So I have been having a go at this drag run thing currently was running a center diff with 1m cst but the car is still unloading the power unevenly so decided to try a spool in the center.
Needed some spacers as the spur I have is slightly more offset than the Arrma ones, I was going to file the red Arrma spacers down to size but changed my mind when I realised I still had some 8mm carbon fibre tube left over from the center braces I made earlier
Still running ABEC5 bearings, I haven't gone the ceramic high speed route quite yet

Silicone o-rings to take out some of the lateral end float in the drive shafts..

All test fitted into place
Had to order a new pinion ( thought I had the size needed already ) will try to get out this weekend.

Body all painted and decals arrived, so new body unveil next time

 

[Harriot10]

So I have been having a go at this drag run thing currently was running a center diff with 1m cst but the car is still unloading the power unevenly so decided to try a spool in the center.
Needed some spacers as the spur I have is slightly more offset than the Arrma ones, I was going to file the red Arrma spacers down to size but changed my mind when I realised I still had some 8mm carbon fibre tube left over from the center braces I made earlier
Still running ABEC5 bearings, I haven't gone the ceramic high speed route quite yet

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Silicone o-rings to take out some of the lateral end float in the drive shafts..

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All test fitted into place
Had to order a new pinion ( thought I had the size needed already ) will try to get out this weekend.

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Body all painted and decals arrived, so new body unveil next time

Looks good! I recently made a spool for my Infraction. A lot cheaper to make them yourself!

 

[Rcproponent]

So I have been having a go at this drag run thing currently was running a center diff with 1m cst but the car is still unloading the power unevenly so decided to try a spool in the center.
Needed some spacers as the spur I have is slightly more offset than the Arrma ones, I was going to file the red Arrma spacers down to size but changed my mind when I realised I still had some 8mm carbon fibre tube left over from the center braces I made earlier
Still running ABEC5 bearings, I haven't gone the ceramic high speed route quite yet

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Silicone o-rings to take out some of the lateral end float in the drive shafts..

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All test fitted into place
Had to order a new pinion ( thought I had the size needed already ) will try to get out this weekend.

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Body all painted and decals arrived, so new body unveil next time

Body reveal is my favorite part

that spur looks nice.

 

[Rcproponent]

Looks good! I recently made a spool for my Infraction. A lot cheaper to make them yourself!

I saw that it was beautiful

 

[BashingBrian]

New body reveal this weekend

 

[Doom!]

New body reveal this weekend

We are talking about your RC I hope!

 

[BashingBrian]

We are talking about your RC I hope!

@Doom! ... well wouldn't you like to know..

 

[Doom!]

@BashingBrian It's cool man, I've seen the Rocky Horror Picture Show.

 

[BashingBrian]

@BashingBrian It's cool man, I've seen the Rocky Horror Picture Show.

 

[Woodentop]

Come on, hurry up........it is Saturday now ........

 

[Rcproponent]

Come on, hurry up........it is Saturday now ........

Right? Brian likes to keep us on our toes… I’ll bet this ones gonna be bright.. you got us right where you want us @BashingBrian

 

[BashingBrian]

Come on, hurry up........it is Saturday now ........

It'll be Sunday, as I work Saturdays

 

[Woodentop]

It'll be Sunday, as I work Saturdays

Me too.... I'm hiding in the toilet right now to check the build log.....

 

[BashingBrian]

Drum roll...

Tamiya PS-14 Copper, with yellow side windows.. kept it simple

 

[jondilly1974]

Drum roll...

Tamiya PS-14 Copper, with yellow side windows.. kept it simple

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Where’s the HOONS?

 

[Rcproponent]

Drum roll...

Tamiya PS-14 Copper, with yellow side windows.. kept it simple

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So badass! Nicely done Brian… I swear I wasn’t looking over your shoulder when I painted my kraton xl lid yesterday I backed mine with competition orange..