Typhon New to me Typhon Re-Build

[305HemiGuy]

Well I finally got a Typhon in the fleet. Scored this roller dirt cheap on fleabay. She's pretty rough now, but I'll get her all nice and purrty over the next few weeks. It came with a servo, and as long as it works I'll use it until it bites the bucket. Gonna drop in a Hobbywing system, new tires, new custom painted body, and a few other little knick knacks that need to be addressed. First thing I'm probably gonna do is cut a hole in the chasis under the spur. I cut a hole in my Senton and I haven't had one issue with dirt & chewed up spurs since. Stay tuned gentlemen...

 

[Jerold]

Nice score! Looks like it's seen some water.

 

[305HemiGuy]

Nice score! Looks like it's seen some water.

Thanks. Yea, it definitely has. I'm replacing all the turnbuckles for sure and gonna inspect the diffs. Rolls smooth as butter though! Everything feels good to go.

 

[305HemiGuy]

Making progress, slowly but surely. Cleaned it up with some Simple Green, dropped in a new Hobbywing Combo, installed DumboRC tx/rx, replaced all the turnbuckles, and cut a hole in the chassis under the spur. The hole was a little bigger than I initially wanted so I filled in some of the extra space with a bit of plastic cement. Next on the list are new wheels & tires, bearings for the rear axle since they're completely shot, and new hubs & wheel nuts.

 

[305HemiGuy]

So here's where we are now. Took it out for the first real test drive this evening and it absolutely rips! The Hobbywing combo is powerful & buttery smooth. Since the last update I've programed the ESC to my liking, added new wheels/tires (awesome for the price), new slipper clutch, new hubs/wheel nuts, & new rear drive shafts. Next up will be relocating the ESC to further down in the chassis since the motor wires are being smashed down when the body is on. Also will install a Rocket fan on the heat sink, and a new custom painted body.

 

[Jerold]

So here's where we are now. Took it out for the first real test drive this evening and it absolutely rips! The Hobbywing combo is powerful & buttery smooth. Since the last update I've programed the ESC to my liking, added new wheels/tires (awesome for the price), new slipper clutch, new hubs/wheel nuts, & new rear drive shafts. Next up will be relocating the ESC to further down in the chassis since the motor wires are being smashed down when the body is on. Also will install a Rocket fan on the heat sink, and a new custom painted body.

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If the wires are not coated you should be able to shorten them.

 

[305HemiGuy]

If the wires are not coated you should be able to shorten them.

Thanks, that's good to know. I'll look into that

 

[305HemiGuy]

Just a minor update. Started fabricating an esc mount from a small sheet of plexiglass. So far so good The dremel is definitely an essential tool in this hobby.

 

[blaster27]

You did a great job on that rig.

 

[RyanC1332]

You’ve put in some work on this rig nice job

 

[305HemiGuy]

You did a great job on that rig.

You’ve put in some work on this rig nice job

Thanks gentlemen, I appreciate it Should be crossing the finish line soon..

 

[305HemiGuy]

Small update. Plexiglass mount was finished. The mount is screwed into the mounting holes in the chassis, and the ESC is held on by Alien Tape. Not only is Alien Tape super strong, but it should serve as a damper or cushion between the ESC and Plexiglass to keep it from shattering/cracking. Took it out to test the tape & mount and the rear diff took a dump. So, dropped in a new diff.