XV-02 Build - Body to be decided...

[skom25 1256]

On 1/20/2023 at 12:02 AM, toyolien said:

I'm finally back on the XV-02. I've been waiting for the big bore damper springs to come back in to stock somewhere before going much further. They arrived over Christmas, so the build is on again.

I'd collected the parts to build up some double cardan joints for the front.

 

The servo cable needs to run under the center shaft and down the length of the chassis, so my usual black edition Savox servos were not long enough. So, I ordered the standard 1251 servo which has a nice long lead.

 

Next up the sway bars. I noted on @Juls1's build that the sway bar was very close to the front springs when using the big bore dampers. So, I slightly tweaked the angle of the bar to clear them (pics of the big bores a little later).

 

Onto the big bores. Assembling Tamiya dampers are probably my most favourite part of a build. And, these are no exception. They look marvellous.

 

I've used (as a starting point), no.6 1.6mm pistons for the front, and no.7 1.7mm for the rear.

 

I've had this Team Associated shock assembly tool for ten years or so, and I use it on every damper I build.

 

 

Rod end tool saves my fingers once again.

 

Medium oil in the front, and soft in the rear... for now.

 

This is the first time I've used the air removal tool. It's great. Much quicker than waiting and watching the air bubbles rise on their own, particularly when using thicker oils.

 

Here's all the air bubbles on their way to the top.

 

That was all I managed to do on the first evening. I was intending to get the dampers installed, but I was missing a small part from one of the parts trees. Despite emptying by bin a few times I couldn't find it.

The following day I wandered into the garage, and there it was on the floor. No idea how I missed it the previous night, but I did.

 

This is the culprit.

 

The dampers are installed and feel amazing. Easily equal to the Team Associated Big Bores I build for my RC10 B6.3.

 

And here you can see the clearance of the sway bar. It's tight, but nothing fowls when the dampers are depressed.

 

ESC installed and the wiring tided up.

 

Wheels and tires are on. I probably won't run the rally blocks, as this will mostly be a tarmac car, but we'll see.

 

Lastly for now, the lexan cover is on.

 

I'm waiting for the weather to warm up a little before painting the body, but that will be the next job. Thanks for looking

 

Can I ask you for # of grease used in shocks? #42129?

Do you use it also on o-rings in diffs?

[toyolien 4682]

1 hour ago, skom25 said:

Can I ask you for # of grease used in shocks? #42129?

Do you use it also on o-rings in diffs?

Yep. Doesn't say it on the tub, but I keep all the headers I use:

I've used Team Associated Green Slime in the past but prefer this. I do use a tiny amount on the diff 'o' rings AND also a little on both sides of the gasket. 👍

[skom25 1256]

Great idea!