Typhon SWB 328mm Speed Build

[Dan B.]

Well, here we go…. This one might take awhile, so if you follow the build I appreciate your patience. I contacted David from Scorched at the end of September with a detailed wish list for a SWB speed chassis that incorporated the rear Lim diffuser. Instead of incorporating the front Lim splitter assembly it was done in the “Full Length” chassis configuration like the FL “Special” Lim chassis he did a few months ago. Totally flat from front to rear. So here is a SWB chassis that can take full advantage of proper aero for the first time. I am so psyched for this build!

Also of note, if you noticed it’s 328mm instead of the Arrma SWB 325mm it’s because the motor mount is positioned so the spool is centered in the chassis and not offset in order to reduce the high misalignment center shaft orientation of the short chassis Arrmas.

 

[Tex Koder]

Well, here we go…. This one might take awhile, so if you follow the build I appreciate your patience. I contacted David from Scorched at the end of September with a detailed wish list for a SWB speed chassis that incorporated the rear Lim diffuser. Instead of incorporating the front Lim splitter assembly it was done in the “Full Length” chassis configuration like the FL “Special” Lim chassis he did a few months ago. Totally flat from front to rear. So here is a SWB chassis that can take full advantage of proper aero for the first time. I am so psyched for this build!
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Also of note, if you noticed it’s 328mm instead of the Arrma SWB 325mm it’s because the motor mount is positioned so the spool is centered in the chassis and not offset in order to reduce the high misalignment center shaft orientation of the short chassis Arrmas.

WOW!

 

[Dan B.]

Unless something changes I think the only Arrma parts that will be used in this build are the GP5 diffs and the 17mm hexes.

 

[Tex Koder]

Will be watching this build closely

 

[Dan B.]

Will be watching this build closely

Me too, man!

 

[real_name_hidden]

Sweet! I’m totally invested in this! Can’t wait to see

 

[LibertyMKiii]

Finally, we get to see this thing!!!
I know that tons of thought and research has gone into this build. Looking forward to it!!!

 

[Mikeeeeeal]

Holy cow

 

[Dan B.]

Finally, we get to see this thing!!!
I know that tons of thought and research has gone into this build. Looking forward to it!!!

Yes it has, sir! David at Scorched produced this thing to the absolute letter of what I requested. Center spool alignment, full length, and it takes the rear diffuser. I’m going to go crazy on this thing. That said…
I feel like a bit of a carpetbagger here. I’ve pirated the expertise and experience of everyone here that was good enough to tutor me and relieve me of my ignorance on many levels. And I’m still harboring a good amount of inexperience as I embark on this, so any criticisms are totally welcome and hugely appreciated.
Many thanks, especially to @LibertyMKiii , @Diem Turner , and @K-BASH .
This feels like an Oscar speech, and there are several other folks here that have provided a lot of knowledge as well that I don’t wish to not mention. Long story short, there are many members of AF who are pretty much giants in speed running and I’ve gleaned so much knowledge here it’s ridiculous. So thank you for everyone being so gracious and sharing your knowledge. This is going to be freaking awesome, man! (Until I crash the heck out of it….)

 

[K-BASH]

Yes it has, sir! David at Scorched produced this thing to the absolute letter of what I requested. Center spool alignment, full length, and it takes the rear diffuser. I’m going to go crazy on this thing. That said…
I feel like a bit of a carpetbagger here. I’ve pirated the expertise and experience of everyone here that was good enough to tutor me and relieve me of my ignorance on many levels. And I’m still harboring a good amount of inexperience as I embark on this, so any criticisms are totally welcome and hugely appreciated.
Many thanks, especially to @LibertyMKiii , @Diem Turner , and @K-BASH .
This feels like an Oscar speech, and there are several other folks here that have provided a lot of knowledge as well that I don’t wish to not mention. Long story short, there are many members of AF who are pretty much giants in speed running and I’ve gleaned so much knowledge here it’s ridiculous. So thank you for everyone being so gracious and sharing your knowledge. This is going to be freaking awesome, man! (Until I crash the heck out of it….)

That chassis is amazing,imo the centered M-mount would be Ideal,less friction on cup/shafts an rpm robbing vibrations.will also help with weight distribution,it'll move motor to to the left...mine is heavy to the right with 1000ish grams of packs..can move everything more to the driver's side

 

[chris adams]

Oh man @Dan B. This is gonna be an epic car. I may "BORROW" some ideas from this one brother. Can't wait to see it come together

 

[Diem Turner]

 

[Johnny b]

Above both my pay grade and experience, but not my interest! Awesome endeavor!

 

[LicketySplit]

Hell yea!! I’m in on this!! Can’t wait to see the finished product. I’m building on the full length chassis at the moment and I can say it has been the most enjoyable speed run build yet. You’ll love the build @Dan B. Enjoy!!

 

[vwturbowolf]

Amazing looking. Great work behind that chassis. Excited to see it come together

 

[Dan B.]

So this has been languishing for almost a month now. My hobby space is now completely broken down with everything boxed up as I convert the room into a dual use area so my wife can also enjoy the space. If my phone doesn’t ring off the hook I hope to have everything completed and my “shop” set up this week, and then resume the two builds I have going, this being one of them. I’m totally chomping at the bit to get this thing rolling! At least I realize I have a minimum of 2-1/2 to 3 months before our New England winter decides to pack its bags, so…”patience, Grasshopper.” It’s my new mantra.