Granite Snow conversion complete!!

[sldnx01]

I am very excited, trying this out today after I run to the lhs for some driveshafts!!

 

[jondilly1974]

Are those skids even going to touch? ??? I see some wheelies in your future. ????

 

[sldnx01]

Are those skids even going to touch? ??? I see some wheelies in your future. ????

We will see... I'm nervous and hell lol. I hope it works. Castle brushless system of course, this thing is nuts without traction like that haha...

 

[Glock21user]

That looks amazing, love it.

 

[Cdoebs]

I am very excited, trying this out today after I run to the lhs for some driveshafts!!

I must have this! Where did you get those from???

 

[sldnx01]

I must have this! Where did you get those from???

This is the V3 ski kit by T Bone Racing USA. Pretty sure I bought the last kit ever. They took the webpage down about them after my purchase. It's a pretty expensive accessory, hope it kind of works instead of just sitting on a shelf looking pretty lol

 

[sldnx01]

Super short clip but gives an idea. Sure takes some getting used to the steering. Almost impossible to drive it catwalks unreal haha

 

[adidas303]

I wonder if you epoxy some rudder type pieces on the rear of the skis, if that would help at all with some steering!??

 

[sldnx01]

I wonder if you epoxy some rudder type pieces on the rear of the skis, if that would help at all with some steering!??

You can adjust them to lower the rudder. I did it about 6mm I'm guessing. Maybe I should do more.

 

[adidas303]

You can adjust them to lower the rudder. I did it about 6mm I'm guessing. Maybe I should do more.

I guess I'm thinking more in line of like a sailboat rudder. I know sailboat rudders size depends on the boat size, but my dad's old sunfish had a centerboard(rudder) that was like 3 1/2 ft long. I would probably try and set the rudder on the ski as far it will go, as the snow should be deep enough for it. Hopefully allows you some more steering upon your bashing.

 

[sldnx01]

When the kid gets home from school I'll w33 if she can video it with my phone. I need a go pro... too bad there isnt deeper powder here it's all melting getting packed today

 

[jondilly1974]

I think you’re real issue is super good traction from the paddle tires. If you had tracks, they would slip some. Those paddles are not gonna spin at all. They are throwing snow pretty hard. Maybe try some normal off road tires on the back and see how much traction you lose.

 

[sldnx01]

I think you’re real issue is super good traction from the paddle tires. If you had tracks, they would slip some. Those paddles are not gonna spin at all. They are throwing snow pretty hard. Maybe try some normal off road tires on the back and see how much traction you lose.

Does anyone make tracks for this old 2wd mega???

 

[adidas303]

Ah I see, I was wondering a bit about the snow amount you were running on. I feel though the more rudder that can hit the snow, should improve handling quite a bit.

Searching just Rc Car Wheel tracks brought up quite a few different brands of tracks. Looks like you'll just have to research if they can fit the hubs you have, the good ones look like they might be a bit expensive though.

https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1...J4KHaQyASAQ4dUDCAs&uact=5&safe=active&ssui=on

 

[Glock21user]

Welcome from Michigan also! I’m in SW Michigan, where are you from?

Ah I see, I was wondering a bit about the snow amount you were running on. I feel though the more rudder that can hit the snow, should improve handling quite a bit.

Searching just Rc Car Wheel tracks brought up quite a few different brands of tracks. Looks like you'll just have to research if they can fit the hubs you have, the good ones look like they might be a bit expensive though.

https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1...J4KHaQyASAQ4dUDCAs&uact=5&safe=active&ssui=on

I run tracks on one of my TRX-4s and love them. They weren't bad on price either for what you get.

 

[adidas303]

I run tracks on one of my TRX-4s and love them. They weren't bad on price either for what you get.

Lol, I did know about those specifically, then thought, there has to be more of a selection on those!!

I also wonder what would happen if a lil weight was put up front to try and counter the wheelies a bit more. That front end is probably so lightweight now, it may not even have the weight to dig the skis into the snow enough!?!

OP is also helping to remind me I need to look into some paddle tires for a couple of my rigs!!

 

[sldnx01]

Battery is done charging in about 15 mins. I lowered the runners under the skis I'll try to get a vid. It's not sitting right though. The right ski the front is off the ground I don't know why.

 

[Notorious J]

I am very excited, trying this out today after I run to the lhs for some driveshafts!!

Gonna be awesome in some fresh powder. Please, please take some video!

 

[sldnx01]

Like what the hell why is my front end tweaked

 

[Glock21user]

Is it possible something is over tight and binding in the suspension or on the ski?