Mojave Digitaldude80's Mojave EXB build thread

[digitaldude80]

Hi there!

I've got a feeling a new release is near.... so I'll start my build thread by listing the parts I'm going to be using for the Mojave EXB
The Mojave EXB roller is the only component I haven't ordered yet, lol

1. Mojave EXB - Received
2. Leopard WP-BL-160A ESC - Installed
3. Hobbywing 4985 1650kv motor - Installed
4. YeahRacing heatsink with 2 hudy fans
5. Savox SW-1210SG servo - Installed
6. Sanwa RX-481WP receiver - Installed
7. Scorched RC Mojave inner fenders - Installed
8. Bearings for the steering - Installed
9. 800cps shock oil - Installed

edit: added no. 8
edit2: added no. 9
edit3: changed motor

 

[Cheez]

I’m hoping a Mojave EXB is being released soon also ??. After being on hold for an hour and a half I spoke with HH and canceled the Mojave I back ordered in July. He couldn’t confirm anything because the web site is FUBAR right now. Apparently when it comes to any inquiries regarding the web site they see the same thing we do. I assume it’s because they’re working from home.

 

[digitaldude80]

Everything is ready, except....

 

[digitaldude80]

The EXB has arrived!!
Just did some quick checks:
The battery strap goes round the battery tray, close to the spur. I think I'm going to move that and use the opening in the bottom of the tray. I'going to check with a battery first...
The rear springs rub against the thread of the shock body. I wonder if this is normal....
Only 16t pinion is included... I thought the 20t would also be in the package.

Edit: I didn't count very well.... the included pinion is a 16t.....

 

[Cheez]

Awesome! Hopefully U.S. will be soon ??
Website says 16t included.

 

[digitaldude80]

Thanks for the info.
Was looking for it, but couldn't find it at first.

16t and 20t are in standard parts list and on the GIGA-website
in exploded view in manual only 16t

Doesn't really matter for me, but the info should be correct.

 

[digitaldude80]

Steering bushings have been replaced!

Needed some heat, but the top screws came off eventually ?

 

[SARRT8]

Are the wheels on the EXB the same color as the option wheels Arrma has been selling? They look darker maybe it’s just the black body. Keep the pics coming and have fun. I love my Mojave.

 

[digitaldude80]

Are the wheels on the EXB the same color as the option wheels Arrma has been selling? They look darker maybe it’s just the black body. Keep the pics coming and have fun. I love my Mojave.

They are the same, my photo is a bit dark... part numbers from the exploded view:

 

[SARRT8]

Thanks for the quick reply.

 

[digitaldude80]

Replaced the 550 shock oil with 800 cst shock oil:
Shocks removed and shock caps removed:

Filled with 800cps oil:

Shock assembled and installed on the car:

Also I changed the battery strap, so that it won't be close to the spur:

 

[digitaldude80]

At the moment I am wrestling with my servo.....
I don't know how to get it through the red plate.... ?

 

[gotnitro]

At the moment I am wrestling with my servo.....
I don't know how to get it through the red plate.... ?
View attachment 106116

When all else fails, grab a BFH.

 

[jondilly1974]

At the moment I am wrestling with my servo.....
I don't know how to get it through the red plate.... ?
View attachment 106116

Put it thru on an angle with the wire thru first

 

[digitaldude80]

When all else fails, grab a BFH.

? Can you pm me what a BFH is?

In the mean time I've managed to put it through:

Hammers still unused: ??

 

[jondilly1974]

? Can you pm me what a BFH is?

In the mean time I've managed to put it through:

View attachment 106119

Big freaking hammer

 

[Sandracer_NL]

Big freaking hammer

When things don’t go the way I like I also use a BFH or wrench, basically anything with a lot of brute force. It feels good and most of the time I get the result I want, .... usually after buying the part(s) I broke?

 

[digitaldude80]

Motor installed:

 

[digitaldude80]

Electronics allmost figured out:
- Esc with double sided tape, backed up by som zip-ties
- On/off switch on top of receiver box
- Motor wires and fan wires through center roll hoop

 

[digitaldude80]

Let's see what happened since last post:
I bought a Hobbywing 4985 1650kv motor
Receiver installed, binded to remote, steering endpoints adjusted:

Moved the battery tray/receiver box to the back. Because of that the issue with strap close to spur is solved, therefore I changed it back to the original setup:

First fender installed, looks like that will keep out a lot of dirt, also added a fender from my outcast-parts: