Mojave Grimbles' Mojave EXB Build Thread

[Grimbles]

Hey, I noticed somebody earlier mentioned swapping out the bearings on this thing... is that really necessary? I thought all the EXBs had sealed bearings from the factory?

Looks good though.

P.S. What is that you're using on the tyres to stop the ballooning?

Re bearings, yes they are all rubber sealed so I am sticking with stock for now. Re/tyres, they are actually pretty much fine stock so i haven't done it on the mojave, but on my other cars i am wrapping the outsides in kevlar fishing line (link below) and sticking down with e6000 glue, then a rubber band over the top. 2 lines is fine for my typhon, 3 for my truggy. Works a treat.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07MSG3DHM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07QHTBZZT?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[Kiwi]

Ooooow I can smell that from here! Nothing like the smell of a fresh Arrma being unboxed??

 

[Cheez]

Right-o chaps. Don't give me too much slack re untidy wiring, remember this is a temp esc motor combo. The mamba is waiting patiently upstairs for the tp can to get here.

One observation - plastic side skirt makes getting a simple 4274 into place quite diffficult.

1st bash in the morning

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What is that you used to mount the power switch?

 

[Grimbles]

What is that you used to mount the power switch?

Ah - that would be a modded version of @suchtragedy 's awesome, awesome work! This one i think:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4460584

 

[Grimbles]

Guess what chaps? Tp motor arrived today. I have some work to do

 

[Grimbles]

So the tp motor and pps mount are both finally in. Question - why do PPS ship their stuff with such dreadful screws? I stripped almost all of them :/

Mamba monster x also in!

 

[Grimbles]

So the soldering is done. Xt150s, using 8mm bullets to extend the mamba monster x's crazy short leads.

 

[Sandracer_NL]

Looks good?
Must be itching to let the beast out!?

 

[SrC]

Nice work. Well thought out build. You are far from a novice....

 

[.AJ.]

Looking good! What tools do you use? I’ve had no issues with the fixing on my PPS motor/diff mount using MIP tools

 

[Grimbles]

Looks like it’s gonna be a pretty solid rig!?
As for cooling I kept the motor fins and used a thermal pad between to motor and heatsink. You be able to get a very good fit and it works like a charm?

By the way this worked a treat. See the close ups of the motor above. Thank you

Check on the Mojave reviews at YouTube..
RCDude81 and at Richduberbash..
U will see there..

Just FYI i used modelling foam (built in layers) then wrapped in duct tape. Worked really well!

Looking good! What tools do you use? I’ve had no issues with the fixing on my PPS motor/diff mount using MIP tools

Think I need to get a set of the MIPs. Just using a set of the aluminium handled titanium hex drivers off amazon.

Nice work. Well thought out build. You are far from a novice....

Thanks buddy

Looks good?
Must be itching to let the beast out!?

Desperately mate. Cant wait for this lockdown to end. Me and my buddy @Glenn75 desperate to get back out with the toys!

 

[Grimbles]

More updated. Rpm mount for the mamba monster x screws straight into the esc plate with a tiny trim of the vertical bar. Annoyingly have had to order a longer sensor wire! Am going to start a new thread re short leads on tp power motors to see if anyone has a better idea than my heatshrinked 6.5mm bullets dodge!

 

[Grimbles]

One more update. This is pretty much final phase 1 form. The only issue is that weight distribution is rear biased - Im taking her for a proper run next w/e and may end up moving the battery tray all the way up front, and swapping the receiver tray to where the esc is currently with the esc moving to the rear on the other side! We shall see.

 

[.AJ.]

The fenders sit on the outside of the side guards not the lip, they will sit much better on the rear body mount when in the correct place, I did exactly the same when I first fitted mine

 

[Grimbles]

The fenders sit on the outside of the side guards not the lip, they will sit much better on the rear body mount when in the correct place, I did exactly the same when I first fitted mine

Thanks buddy, can you show me a pic please?

 

[.AJ.]

Thanks buddy, can you show me a pic please?

 

[Grimbles]

Thanks buddy, can you show me a pic please?

Edit: NVM sorted it by fiddling. Thanks for that - youre 100% right, fit is WAY better but seems counterinutitive!

You've trimmed way neater than me thanks for correcting me

 

[powerarrma]

Nice Car Grimbles.

The Fenders (mudguards) and the Roll Cage (body cover incl, that Wheelie Bar)
Are these Durable in Colder Weather also ?
We have 5°C outside now here. And getting colder soon !

Birmingham, England
Saturday 9 PM • Overcast

7°C

Most Plastics are durable only in Warm Climate.
How about these in colder place ?

Any late evening time, Crashes yet Grimbles ? or Maybe you Are THE Stig ?


Have you any decent information about the Durability in Colder Weather ?
Please share

Thank you for all Nice Pictures Grimbles

Maybe some Videos also Later?

 

[Grimbles]

Nice Car Grimbles.

The Fenders (mudguards) and the Roll Cage (body cover incl, that Wheelie Bar)
Are these Durable in Colder Weather also ?
We have 5°C outside now here. And getting colder soon !

Birmingham, England
Saturday 9 PM • Overcast

7°C

Most Plastics are durable only in Warm Climate.
How about these in colder place ?

Any late evening time, Crashes yet Grimbles ? or Maybe you Are THE Stig ?


Have you any decent information about the Durability in Colder Weather ?
Please share

Thank you for all Nice Pictures Grimbles

Maybe some Videos also Later?

Will let you know re cold weather. Im taking her out for a proper bash next weekend once lockdown has finished!

 

[Grimbles]

Looking good! What tools do you use? I’ve had no issues with the fixing on my PPS motor/diff mount using MIP tools

Bought some mip drivers. Difference is night and day. Literally cannot believe how much better they are! Great shout chap, thank you.