Figured I would start a build log to exactly document how much freaking money this hobby is costing me ?. Seriously, this is my first new rig out of the box.
1st Pics from today 11/1. USPS just dropped it off about 1h ago and I haven’t even taken it out yet! Still have to work a big lol.
Jim’s Bearings Kit arrived today as well with some Jolly Ranchers, lol. I’ve used Fast Eddys, so figured I would change it up. Came in 2 days from ordering.
Build Specs - Updated 11/19
Electronics, etc.
- Castle Creations MAMBA XLX (8S compatible)
- ESC top mount relocation
- Hexfly DS3225 Servo 25kg
- Flysky Noble NB4 w/FS-GR4
- SMC True Spec 11.1V 9400mAh 75C w/G10 plates
- Skyrc Gyro GC301
- Yeah Racing Twin Fans w/heat sink
- Ripple Killer 8S Cap Pack
Chassis/Driveline
- Jim’s Bearings Full Kit - Received 11/1
- Hot Racing AON48SH25 Aluminum Fixed Link Steering 25t Servo Arm Arrma 1/8
- Hot Racing Rear Shock Tower AOR3001
- Hot Racing Front Shock Tower AOR2801
- Hot Racing Steel Chrome Pivot Ball 3x7.8x8mm AON160PA08 (rear)
- Hot Racing Steel Chrome Pivot Ball 3x7.8x10.5mm AON160PB08 (rear)
Miscellaneous
- Castle B Link
- Skyrc GPS
Waiting on Delivery/Install
- Amped RC SupaHD 8mm driveshafts
- 36 LED light bar
- 7pc LED front and rear
- 190mm 3CH LED Light Switch System
Need to Order
- Hot Racing Front and Rear chassis braces
- Hot Racing Bell Crank
- Hot Racing Aluminum servo mount
- Hot Racing Front Steering Hubs
- Hot Racing Rear Hubs
- Hot Racing Bulkheads x 2
- Hot Racing front pillow balls (can’t find this!)
- Kill Mode TP Power 2700 KV motor
1st Pics from today 11/1. USPS just dropped it off about 1h ago and I haven’t even taken it out yet! Still have to work a big lol.
Jim’s Bearings Kit arrived today as well with some Jolly Ranchers, lol. I’ve used Fast Eddys, so figured I would change it up. Came in 2 days from ordering.
Build Specs - Updated 11/19
Electronics, etc.
- Castle Creations MAMBA XLX (8S compatible)
- ESC top mount relocation
- Hexfly DS3225 Servo 25kg
- Flysky Noble NB4 w/FS-GR4
- SMC True Spec 11.1V 9400mAh 75C w/G10 plates
- Skyrc Gyro GC301
- Yeah Racing Twin Fans w/heat sink
- Ripple Killer 8S Cap Pack
Chassis/Driveline
- Jim’s Bearings Full Kit - Received 11/1
- Hot Racing AON48SH25 Aluminum Fixed Link Steering 25t Servo Arm Arrma 1/8
- Hot Racing Rear Shock Tower AOR3001
- Hot Racing Front Shock Tower AOR2801
- Hot Racing Steel Chrome Pivot Ball 3x7.8x8mm AON160PA08 (rear)
- Hot Racing Steel Chrome Pivot Ball 3x7.8x10.5mm AON160PB08 (rear)
Miscellaneous
- Castle B Link
- Skyrc GPS
Waiting on Delivery/Install
- Amped RC SupaHD 8mm driveshafts
- 36 LED light bar
- 7pc LED front and rear
- 190mm 3CH LED Light Switch System
Need to Order
- Hot Racing Front and Rear chassis braces
- Hot Racing Bell Crank
- Hot Racing Aluminum servo mount
- Hot Racing Front Steering Hubs
- Hot Racing Rear Hubs
- Hot Racing Bulkheads x 2
- Hot Racing front pillow balls (can’t find this!)
- Kill Mode TP Power 2700 KV motor
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