Dunerunner Rebuild

Phill · Jun 20, 2017

Phill said:
Good thinking

Just bought these for mine
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AU-Rear-...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

G-Man · Jun 21, 2017

Phill said:
Good thinking

First try with the meshing. It worked great. This chassis would have been filled with grass.

G-Man · Jun 22, 2017

Phill said:
Just bought these for mine
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AU-Rear-Knobby-Off-Road-Tyre-Wheel-for-Rovan-King-Motor-HPI-baja-5b-SS-Digger/272548483609?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

You get those wheels yet? The tires look alot like mine. They grab well. Did you get 4 of the rear tires? I like the setup of all 4 the same size, but wonder if more narrow like a baja would help in close quarters turning.

designed2survive · Jun 22, 2017

G-Man said:
You get those wheels yet? The tires look alot like mine. They grab well. Did you get 4 of the rear tires? I like the setup of all 4 the same size, but wonder if more narrow like a baja would help in close quarters turning.

That's unfortunately the trade off between traction and agile turning.

designed2survive · Jun 22, 2017

G-Man said:
You get those wheels yet? The tires look alot like mine. They grab well. Did you get 4 of the rear tires? I like the setup of all 4 the same size, but wonder if more narrow like a baja would help in close quarters turning.

I have those on all 4 and that's the same situation I'm in. But perso it's well worth it as in loose ground the negative aspect of it disappears.

designed2survive · Jun 22, 2017

G-Man said:
First try with the meshing. It worked great. This chassis would have been filled with grass.

Looks good!

Phill · Jun 23, 2017

G-Man said:
You get those wheels yet? The tires look alot like mine. They grab well. Did you get 4 of the rear tires? I like the setup of all 4 the same size, but wonder if more narrow like a baja would help in close quarters turning.

Got em but haven't fitted em yet.
Doing alloy hub mounts , new bearings , adapters and wheels all at once.

G-Man · Jun 24, 2017

designed2survive said:
I have those on all 4 and that's the same situation I'm in. But perso it's well worth it as in loose ground the negative aspect of it disappears.

That is what I thought man. My DR doesn't have the greatest radius in tight areas, but in larger areas with loose dirt I can whip it around pretty well. My thought putting all 4 the same size was as you described equal even traction. I am very happy with them

G-Man · Jun 24, 2017

designed2survive said:
Looks good!

Thank You Sir!! So tired of an hour clean up with a long blow gun. Now it is half the time

G-Man · Jun 24, 2017

Phill said:
Got em but haven't fitted em yet.
Doing alloy hub mounts , new bearings , adapters and wheels all at once.

Nice. It is gonna be sweet

Phill · Jun 25, 2017

G-Man said:
Nice. It is gonna be sweet

I see what you mean about steering
Pity the offset wasn't the other way
Might have to get axle extenders for the front

Phill · Jun 25, 2017

G-Man said:
You get those wheels yet? The tires look alot like mine. They grab well. Did you get 4 of the rear tires? I like the setup of all 4 the same size, but wonder if more narrow like a baja would help in close quarters turning.

Tyres are the same
Slightly different wheels

G-Man · Jun 25, 2017

Well @Phill I just ordered the belt drive for my DR. Here is the story. I put lighter wheels and tires on my MT, they are a little taller and an inch more narrow than the stock. With the belt setup on the MT and those lighter wheels it is so snappy on take off almost no lag. It didn't have that with the original wheels. I imagine on the DR it will be a vast improvement also.

Phill · Jun 26, 2017

G-Man said:
Well @Phill I just ordered the belt drive for my DR. Here is the story. I put lighter wheels and tires on my MT, they are a little taller and an inch more narrow than the stock. With the belt setup on the MT and those lighter wheels it is so snappy on take off almost no lag. It didn't have that with the original wheels. I imagine on the DR it will be a vast improvement also.

Improved mine outta sight

Phill · Jun 29, 2017

I just ordered a set of 170 x 60 mm front wheels for my DR
I didn't like the "steam roller" look with the 4 big tyres.
Hopefully it will look more like a buggy now and the steering will improve.
Will take pics when I have them on.

G-Man · Jun 29, 2017

Phill said:
I just ordered a set of 170 x 60 mm front wheels for my DR
I didn't like the "steam roller" look with the 4 big tyres.
Hopefully it will look more like a buggy now and the steering will improve.
Will take pics when I have them on.

Nice man!

Phill · Jul 10, 2017

G-Man said:
Nice man!

Looks more like a buggy now

G-Man · Jul 11, 2017

Phill said:
Looks more like a buggy now

Oh yea it does! Looks good man. Now how's the handling?

Phill · Jul 11, 2017

G-Man said:
Oh yea it does! Looks good man. Now how's the handling?

I'll let you know when I get time to run it.
Hopefully soon.

Phill · Aug 7, 2017

G-Man said:
Oh yea it does! Looks good man. Now how's the handling?

Update
This thing is a weapon and steers great at low speed.
At high speed it's still steer with the throttle but they're like that standard.
Looks realistic with the slightly narrower tyres on the front

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