Ascinder's 1-Ton VX... Cont'd

[Ascinder]

Well, if you need some help let me know. I always enjoy this stuff.

Sure man, any time you want to drop by and swing a wrench, I'm game. There's definitely no shortage of work to do. The engine/trans/xfer case is just about ready to go in for its first test fitting this weekend. BTW that valve spring compressor was a lifesaver, thank you very much for letting me borrow it.

Yeah I hate making myself out to be an unintentional liar... I am pretty good at it tho, it turns out. Big ideas, little focus. Lots of projects, little use. Sucks balls! That's why I say I must live vicariously thru you. Git 'er Dun!

Maybe I worded that poorly, I wasn't trying to point fingers at anyone at all. I am just tired of getting excited about stuff and then it just falls off the face of the earth, never to be heard from again. I just want to bring something to the table that is real and tangible. Something that says: "Here you go, this is how it's done." Instead of: "Oh wouldn't attaching JATO bottles to a VX be cool."

Here's some pics of where I'm at with this right now, just so we're all on the same page.

Here's the axles going in:




Here's the gaping engine bay:




Here's a couple shots of the engine since it got modded (yes, I already know the intake is on backwards. I put it on that way on purpose):





And here's the "new" transmission:

[Triathlete]

"Oh wouldn't attaching JATO bottles to a VX be cool."

Why yes it would...although not so practical!

[Triathlete]

Those Treps look nice but for some reason on the competition scene they haven't taken off so well. Most tend to still prefer the Creepy Crawlers.

[Ascinder]

Those Treps look nice but for some reason on the competition scene they haven't taken off so well. Most tend to still prefer the Creepy Crawlers.

The Trepadors in the Comp Bias category are supposed to be more suited for longer duration use, while still as sticky as a sap covered gecko chewing bubblegum, they were supposedly meant for combined speed and harsh offroading, not dedicated competition rock racing. I think they are more suited to KOH type races and rallying than crawling competitions which is exactly what I'd like out of this project. The Creepy Crawlers were a close second consideration, but, the recommendation for offroad use only and their extreme stickiness hints at lower tread life which is a killer for me since I still want to be able to drive to wherever I wheel.

Also, just so everyone s on the same sheet of music, the Trepadors can be confusing because there are two similar name for two very different tires. The Comp Bias are the first picture to which I am referring.



VS. these, which are the "normal" version:

[Triathlete]

HERES a good read on the ORI struts...

[nfpgasmask]

Damn Beau, now you've done gone and let the cat fully outta the bag! Yer in trouble now, sir!!

Bart

[Ascinder]

Billy, you have me totally sold on these. Now if I could just unload my VX engine, I'd order them immediately Without a need for bumpstops or a swaybar, my packaging becomes infinitely easier, especially with the limited space on hand for everything to begin with. So far, parts wise, I still need several major components/component systems. I still need to buy my hydro setup, the cooling system, the fuel system, the suspension links, the suspension bracket/tabs, the driveshafts, and those shocks. It's still a long way to go, but I'll probably be ordering the fuel system, the brackets/tabs, and the radiator here pretty soon.

Damn Beau, now you've done gone and let the cat fully outta the bag! Yer in trouble now, sir!!

Yeah, I had to sooner or later, but look at all this great help it's getting me!!!

[Triathlete]

For tabs check out Balistic Fabrication. They make some really nice stuff and their prices are not to bad either.

[ZEUS]

Maybe I worded that poorly, I wasn't trying to point fingers at anyone at all. I am just tired of getting excited about stuff and then it just falls off the face of the earth, never to be heard from again. I just want to bring something to the table that is real and tangible. Something that says: "Here you go, this is how it's done." Instead of: "Oh wouldn't attaching JATO bottles to a VX be cool." Oh no, buddy. Are you saying the world doesn't revolve around me?! Kidding, I was just trying to say, I know exactly how you feel... that's why I figured you needed that kick in the pants moral support!

Here's some pics of where I'm at with this right now, just so we're all on the same page.

Here's the gaping engine bay:



Dude, seriously, you have the ugliest VX I have ever seen!

Here's a couple shots of the engine since it got modded (yes, I already know the intake is on backwards. I put it on that way on purpose): Can you kids say "In-cab air cleaner"?

Alright... I have told Bart like 3 times I want to go to Reno to visit... enough 'flights of fancy'... time for a flight! I just checked and I can fly round trip for about $100! I would have to leave on a Saturday morning and return on a Tuesday tho and May looks like the earliest open schedule at that price rate... Is there a time in May or June that you guys have free to camp out or turn wrenches or shoot projectiles? Or all 3? I mean come on, we have the option to work on 3 different projects at Bart's house and of course I would love to be a part of the VX3500! Plus we have multiple crazy guns to choose from to shoot in the middle of the desert! Reno is shaping up to be like my own Disneyland!

[pbkid]

so, beau... you gonna take the extreme offroad 'ghetto' method i've seen of beefing up competition tires and sawzall every other block of rubber off those tires???

give yourself some serious gaps between tread to grab with...