Mojave How are you keeping your chassis free of debris?

[Knightfall]

Has anyone come up with some clever ways to keep rocks and such out of their Mojave? I am aware of options like Scorched Fenders ($90 $80 Canadian) or mesh covers ($50-70 Canadian, and apparently retain heat). I am seeking other ideas, such as using coroplast / corrugated plastic, an upside-down box with small holes... I'm open to ideas!

 

[~Kaos911~]

Scorched inner fenders!
https://scorchedparts.co.uk/product...fenders-mudguards?_pos=7&_sid=1ee77ca9c&_ss=r

Edit: I have ran without my fenders twice, I will never do it again! The time blowing out grass and dirt or shaking out rocks is awful. I think even with holes a box of some sort will retain too much heat. I know there are the "Tubz" protectors but like the bag covers only protect the motor, ESC, and other components. The fenders help keep debris away from the rear axles.

 

[dure16]

Get the scorched fenders. They’re great.

 

[LicketySplit]

Embrace the rocks and dump them out when you’re done. If you don’t collect rocks you’re doing something wrong.

 

[KevinC]

I know you mentioned the scorched fenders as expensive……I don’t think I paid that much for them.

They are the best option……period.

cheers,
kev

 

[Knightfall]

Scorched inner fenders!
https://scorchedparts.co.uk/product...fenders-mudguards?_pos=7&_sid=1ee77ca9c&_ss=r


Edit: I have ran without my fenders twice, I will never do it again! The time blowing out grass and dirt or shaking out rocks is awful. I think even with holes a box of some sort will retain too much heat. I know there are the "Tubz" protectors but like the bag covers only protect the motor, ESC, and other components. The fenders help keep debris away from the rear axles.

Get the scorched fenders. They’re great.

I don't think you read my post all the way through.

I'm aware of these, and no doubt they're great. But those are going to run me nearly $100 $80 CAD after shipping, taxes, etc. and my local hobby shop said I'm better off ordering those on my own. I was looking for an alternative to them.

Embrace the rocks and dump them out when you’re done. If you don’t collect rocks you’re doing something wrong.

I would, but, on day ONE of running my new Mojave, I managed to get a huge rock stuck under the pinion and had I not heard an odd noise, I could have rounded off my new pinion and overheated my new motor. I've collected lots of debris before with my Big Rock and Vorteks, but not like this...

I know you mentioned the scorched fenders as expensive……I don’t think I paid that much for them.

They are the best option……period.

cheers,
kev

Are you in Canada though? A lot of parts are insanely priced here compared to the US.

 

[MambaSenton]

Run a hair net?

 

[Knightfall]

Upon more reading, and the feedback here, I sucked it up and ordered the Scorched Fenders. These better be worth the $80!

 

[Knightfall]

I hope the fender arrives sooner than later...

 

[AIan]

Agreed with the hairnet/ or a pair of womens nylons
I’ve been contemplating buying this one

https://www.amazon.com/Electric-Cover，Damp-Proof-Pedestal-Dustproof-Protection/dp/B08BFBSGR5/ref=pb_allspark_dp_sims_pao_desktop_session_based_sccl_2_5/134-2385391-6316663?pd_rd_w=04AyN&content-id=amzn1.sym.6b5008ac-c24a-4aea-a3ea-015a531184f5&pf_rd_p=6b5008ac-c24a-4aea-a3ea-015a531184f5&pf_rd_r=MWQYW252QMFFNHKYJ4F3&pd_rd_wg=9VONv&pd_rd_r=386d0788-b248-4a16-9f01-32b441fc74b7&pd_rd_i=B08BFBSGR5&psc=1

 

[RC-Dude]

I turn it on it's head after driving. Kind of does the trick.

 

[Gernuj]

Try this. My DIY dirt shield and cooling system. I cover it with plastic using masking tape before putting on the body. Almost zero dirt and very efficient cooling.

 

[Knightfall]

Try this. My DIY dirt shield and cooling system. I cover it with plastic using masking tape before putting on the body. Almost zero dirt and very efficient cooling.
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I saw your other thread. I was the one laughing that you posted this right after I gave up and ordered fenders. haha

 

[Gernuj]

Oh right. Ha ha.

 

[RC-Dude]

@Gernuj - what material did you use to make the dirt shield?

 

[Gernuj]

I used abs plastic sheets 1.5mm thick. Used heat gun to bend the plastic to desired angles.

 

[KnowAir]

I hope the fender arrives sooner than later...

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My mojave was looking similar..they all do right? It (and pretty much any SCT) are vacuum cleaners! I actually had mine packed with mud similar to the amount of grass you have here..it'll never look the same after that..
I ended up making my own guards, no doubt the scorched are the best option but I wasn't paying what they cost. I bought more batteries instead

Try this. My DIY dirt shield and cooling system. I cover it with plastic using masking tape before putting on the body. Almost zero dirt and very efficient cooling.
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I say if it works, who cares what it looks like? I'm not interested in a fashion show myself..just me.
Nice work

 

[N.Mango]

This is how I keep my rigs free of debris