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By Bender on October 7, 2011
For part 3 of the Wraith kit build we will cover building the links. I am also going to use a few upgrade parts in this step as well. Go to page 18 in the instruction manual, start with step 11.
All the parts required to build the lower links. Notice I am using the metal [...]
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| Tagged AX90018, AX90020, Axial, Bender, Build, Building, event, Events, fun, King of the Hammers, Modifications, RC, ripsaw tires, rock crawler, scaler, step by step build, Tech, Tech tips, Wraith, wraith kit
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By Bender on October 5, 2011
For this installment of our Wraith kit build I will cover shock and driveshaft assembly. Start off by finding bag B.
Another upgrade I am going to use on this build is metal flange balls. I will be using these in all the rod ends on this kit. They have a little smoother action then the [...]
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| Tagged AX90018, AX90020, Axial, Bender, Build, Building, fun, King of the Hammers, KOH, Modifications, RC, ripsaw tires, rock crawler, scaler, step by step build, Tech, Tech tips, Wraith, wraith kit
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By Bender on October 5, 2011
Now that the Wraith kits are hitting hobby shops, we figured it would be a perfect time for another step by step build. I recently built up one of these kits and took photos of each and every step. Over the next few days you will see this build progress, step by step, with photos [...]
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| Tagged AX90018, AX90020, Axial, Bender, Build, Building, fun, King of the Hammers, KOH, Modifications, RC, ripsaw tires, rock crawler, scaler, Tech, Tech tips, Wraith, wraith kit
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By Bender on August 22, 2011
Finally got some video together of my SCX10 with Wraith axles.
For those that missed this project the first time around, here’s a little background on how it got started.
http://axialracing.com/wordpress/2011/07/12/wraith-axles-on-an-scx10/
A few action shots, still trying to dial in the suspension
http://axialracing.com/wordpress/2011/07/19/wroncho-action-shots/
I ended up switching from my hacked OG Honcho body and cage to a fresh semi-full [...]
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| Tagged Axial, Bender, Build, Building, custom project, fun, Honcho, Jeep, King of the Hammers, KOH, Modifications, RC, ripsaw tires, rock crawler, scaler, SCX10, Tech tips, Wraith, wroncho
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By Bender on August 18, 2011
Set-up tips for installing and programming Axial’s AE-2 ESC.
Set-up:
1. Mount ESC in an area that is well ventilated, and isolated from vibration and shock.
2. Connect ESC wires to the motor(s).
3. Plug the receiver wire into the throttle channel on your receiver.
4. Before plugging the battery into the ESC, make sure your transmitter is on and [...]
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| Tagged AE-2 ESC, AX24259, Axial, Bender, Build, Building, Electronic speed control, rock crawler, RTC, RTR, scaler, SCX10 TR, Tech, Tech tips
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By Bender on August 17, 2011
Here are a few tips for upgrading the steering on your Wraith. The stock Wraith steering components are pretty stout right out of the box. But, upgrading to aluminum components will give you a little extra piece of mind when it comes to sweating breakage while out on the trail. Here’s a quick “how to” [...]
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| Tagged Axial, Bender, Build, Building, fun, Modifications, rock crawler, scaler, steering, Tech, Tech tips, upgrades, Wraith
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By Bender on August 16, 2011
It’s inevitable, if you drive your R/C’s like they should be driven they are going to get dirty. Like everything else worth having, they will need to be cleaned/maintained. Especially if you drive your rigs in mud and water. While some people view this as a chore, it must be done to get the most [...]
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| Tagged Axial, Bender, clean, cleaning, maintenance, rock crawler, RTR, scaler, Tech, Tech tips, Wraith
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By Bender on July 21, 2011
Now that the Wraith’s have been out on the market for a bit. We have had a few people mention that they were getting some bind in the stock steering linkage. So, for this article I will be going over a few simple tips to help smooth out the steering on your Wraith. The biggest [...]
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| Tagged Axial, Bender, Build, Building, fun, Modifications, rock crawler, RTR, scaler, steering, Tech, Tech tips, upgrade, upgrades, Wraith
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By sroberts on July 20, 2011
R.E.C.O.N. G6 Challenge “Joker’s Wild”
When: Saturday July 30th, 2011
Where: Exact location will be announced 24hrs prior to stage start. Cisco Grove Campgrounds, CA will be the host/lodging for this G6.
Tech: 0800hrs. All vehicles will be impounded immediately. All vehicles that do not pass tech will receive a time penalty. Tech will remain open until 0845hrs.
Start [...]
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| Tagged Cisco Grove Campground, Comp, competition, Dingo, Honcho, RECON G6 Challenge, scaler, SCX10, SCX10 TR, Wraith
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By Bender on July 19, 2011
I went out last night for a little shakedown run with my Honcho. For those that missed it, I recently swapped the stock axles out for Wraith axles. Wraith axles under a Honcho, equals the “Wroncho Build”. This gave me a wider footprint and the full width one ton axle look. I do need to [...]
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| Tagged Axial, Bender, Building, fun, G6, Honcho, KOH, ripsaw tires, scaler, SCX10, SCX10 TR, Tech tips, Trail Honcho, Wraith
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