Infraction Off-road Infraction?

[joshludden]

Ok y'all, I really don't like the idea of having a shelf queen (car or just a body), let alone 2 XO-1 bodies that I have never really used. I bought an Infraction roller from @Cereal_killer a while back for parts, but I don't need a 3rd speed runner or another parking lot basher. So I decided to try to build an off-road car out of the blank Infraction chassis w/ spare parts i have lying around. Stripped it down & started building back up by adding 3 new diffs, pps motor mount. Kraton towers were too tall to fit the body so I used the typhon tlr ones I had. Had to cut the ears off the rear to fit. Have lots of mojave arms/shafts but they ended up not being wide enough to clear the body. Had to order Kraton arms & axles from Jenny's. Those were just a little too narrow as well so I added some 17mm hex extenders. The only spare shocks I have on hand are mojave & they're a little soft (have some Kratons on the way)
The big ticket items I needed to buy were the motor & esc. I've got the hobbywing max6 4985 1650kv combo in all of my off-road bashers already & since I was going off the beaten path on everything else I decided to go a little crazy (ok, maybe a LOT!!) So I bought a max5 5687 1100kv combo, not like I'm the 1st guy to overpower an rc!! The motor is a REALLY tight fit but it's in there & I drilled new holes in the chassis & mounted the esc on some little spacers that came w/ some fans.
I got everything wrapped up tonight after finally getting the rx to bind to my nb4. Took it out for a quick shake down, but it was too dark to really get after it- but I can definitely say it's gonna be crazy!!! Right now I'm geared 30t/46p.
Hardly anything on this build was just bolt on, took lots of installing, grinding, taking off & grinding some more to get stuff to work. Not sure how many times I've taken it apart already & to be honest I might hate it & end up taking it all back apart & just building a regular (overpowered) kraton anyway!!

 

[Tex Koder]

Ok y'all, I really don't like the idea of having a shelf queen (car or just a body), let alone 2 XO-1 bodies that I have never really used. I bought an Infraction roller from @Cereal_killer a while back, but I don't need a 3rd speed runner or another parking lot basher. So I decided to try to build an off-road car out of the blank Infraction chassis w/ spare parts i have lying around. Stripped it down & started building back up by adding 3 new diffs, pps motor mount. Kraton towers were too tall to fit the body so I used the typhon tlr ones I had. Had to cut the ears off the rear to fit. Have lots of mojave arms/shafts but they ended up not being wide enough to clear the body. Had to order Kraton arms & axles from Jenny's. Those were just a little too narrow as well so I added some 17mm hex extenders. The only spare shocks I have on hand are mojave & they're a little soft (have some Kratons on the way)
The big ticket items I needed to buy were the motor & esc. I've got the hobbywing max6 4985 1650kv combo in all of my off-road bashers already & since I was going off the beaten path on everything else I decided to go a little crazy (ok, maybe a LOT!!) So I bought a max5 5687 1100kv combo, not like I'm the 1st guy to overpower an rc!! The motor is a REALLY tight fit bit it's in there & I drilled new holes in the chassis & mounted the esc on some little spacers that came w/ some fans.
I got everything wrapped up tonight after finally getting the rx to bind to my nb4. Took it out for a quick shake down, but it was too dark to really get after it- but I can definitely say it's gonna be crazy!!! Right now I'm geared 30t/46p.
Hardly anything on this build was just bolt on, took lots of installing, grinding, taking off & grinding some more to get stuff to work. Not sure how many times I've taken it apart already & to be honest I might hate it & end up taking it all back apart & just building a regular (overpowered) kraton anyway!!

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Uhm....

Dr. Frankenstein I believe you just created a Monster..

 

[Sandracer_NL]

Ok y'all, I really don't like the idea of having a shelf queen (car or just a body), let alone 2 XO-1 bodies that I have never really used. I bought an Infraction roller from @Cereal_killer a while back, but I don't need a 3rd speed runner or another parking lot basher. So I decided to try to build an off-road car out of the blank Infraction chassis w/ spare parts i have lying around. Stripped it down & started building back up by adding 3 new diffs, pps motor mount. Kraton towers were too tall to fit the body so I used the typhon tlr ones I had. Had to cut the ears off the rear to fit. Have lots of mojave arms/shafts but they ended up not being wide enough to clear the body. Had to order Kraton arms & axles from Jenny's. Those were just a little too narrow as well so I added some 17mm hex extenders. The only spare shocks I have on hand are mojave & they're a little soft (have some Kratons on the way)
The big ticket items I needed to buy were the motor & esc. I've got the hobbywing max6 4985 1650kv combo in all of my off-road bashers already & since I was going off the beaten path on everything else I decided to go a little crazy (ok, maybe a LOT!!) So I bought a max5 5687 1100kv combo, not like I'm the 1st guy to overpower an rc!! The motor is a REALLY tight fit bit it's in there & I drilled new holes in the chassis & mounted the esc on some little spacers that came w/ some fans.
I got everything wrapped up tonight after finally getting the rx to bind to my nb4. Took it out for a quick shake down, but it was too dark to really get after it- but I can definitely say it's gonna be crazy!!! Right now I'm geared 30t/46p.
Hardly anything on this build was just bolt on, took lots of installing, grinding, taking off & grinding some more to get stuff to work. Not sure how many times I've taken it apart already & to be honest I might hate it & end up taking it all back apart & just building a regular (overpowered) kraton anyway!!

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Looks cool, but ehmmmm those tires are real close to the body. Are you planning to do any steering?

 

[joshludden]

Looks cool, but ehmmmm those tires are real close to the body. Are you planning to do any steering?

They actually didn't rub when I drove it around on the street, but I was going pretty slowly (too dark & waiting for threadlock to cure). When I get home from work tomorrow I'll rip it a little faster & see what happens. I may end up having to trim the front fenders a tad. The front of the body was dragging on the street too, so hopefully the Kraton shocks will help- definitely need more stiffness that the Mojo shocks w/ all the extra weight. I still have some tuning to do but I think it should be a riot!

 

[rotauq]

Ride height wise it's offroad capability will be poor i am afraid. On lose sand it will just dig itself on it's belly.

Still great for Rally

 

[Sandracer_NL]

This is a cool vid of an offroad Infraction, but the terrain needs to be relatively smooth.

 

[Diem Turner]

Nice work brother, I dig it!! It does sit a tad low if it is to make headwind while off-road but I'm certain you'll get that sorted out to your satisfaction

 

[Smilinbri]

Lookin' good!! Good luck with the 1st run. A build like this will always have some tweaks done too it as you test it out.

 

[Garcbomber]

Enjoy, It was unstoppable! Be careful jumping with those poor straight cut gears spinning heavy tires though

When I was speed running Mojave with straight cut gears and belted 3.8S, they didn’t last more than a few *packs before needing input/ring shim and eventual replacement.

 

[StephenSchandelmayer]

Sick dude!!! I love it. eBay has 30mm hexes that would probably make it look perfect and steer without rubbing. I have used them on a couple rigs.

 

[Greengaunja]

Offroad Infraction? This build is completely senseless and for that reason alone I LOVE it!!! Can't wait to see it rip!
Always be different because it's boring doing what everyone else does!

 

[Johnny b]

Very unique build build Josh...way to think outside the box! Plus you have an on road rig that allows you to destroy it off road as well! Nice to have options! j/k... Enjoy!

 

[Cereal_killer]

I remember those days, I used 5th scale wheels on a limitless chassis with kraton arms

 

[ArrmaFreek2022]

I remember those days, I used 5th scale wheels on a limitless chassis with kraton arms

Nice! Any close ups?

 

[Cereal_killer]

Nice! Any close ups?

I’m sure they are long gone by now, from my phone…this was last year. All I had @Diem Turner send me a spare old chassis and then I swapped everything. I’m sure there might be some photos on here though but I’ll check my google drive. Maybe possibly

 

[SrC]

 

[joshludden]

Well everyone, I have some exciting news about the build! I got an email notification that the new kraton shocks had been delivered today, so I rushed home from work, got them topped off w/ oil & installed. Also raised the body mounts up about 1/2" or so. All told got me about 3/4" more ground clearance. Took it out for a proper rip & it was handling beautifully. Cornering great in the grass (minus a little body rub) & on the street. Couldn't get anywhere near full throttle, but it absolutely screams!!!! But then...was coming off a little high speed low altitude jump off the neighbor's driveway & the front splitter caught a sharp rise in the sidewalk. It stopped really abruptly & I feared the worst, but I drove it back to me. Just got done tearing into it & most of the damage is bent screws, oblong screw holes & the bottom plastic splitter/chassis plate is kinda wonky looking. Notice how I said "most"? Yeah, the very front of the chassis looks like a snow shovel now!!
Ok, I kinda knew that this was a distinct possibility, but on the 1st run?!?! Wrecking stuff on the 1st run after all the hours of work I've put in isn't exactly a new thing for me, but it doesn't mean that it isn't really deflating tho. I know how I like to drive my rigs & EVERY time I strap a battery in there's a possibility of some carnage, but I'll be honest- this one hurts even tho the damage is repairable. I'm gonna mull it over, weigh my options & make a decision in the next few days. I can try to bend the chassis back & give it another go or I can just build it out on one of the Kraton chassis that I already have (I have 2 stockers & an exb)
Guess maybe I was a little too optimistic, foolhardy, stoopid, etc but I love trying new & different things- with varying degrees of success I'm continuing to grow & learn in this hobby & sometimes it takes great failures to make great progress.
@ least I didn't hack up that beautiful body if it's just gonna end up back on the shelf!! Will definitely update when a decision is made

 

[Ron Burgandy]

Put some high speed tracks on it and we can be friends again…..

But seriously…..
Tracks !
OMG ….
Did I just come up with another project idea ?!

 

[Garcbomber]

Thin wheel that off, what a bone-head design from trashass. You’ll need to contain the hinge pins, tack weld or glue/screw a bracket

 

[joshludden]

Thin wheel that off, what a bone-head design from trashass. You’ll need to contain the hinge pins, tack weld or glue/screw a bracket

It's an Infraction chassis- just an XO-1 body, all Arrma other than the body