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AeroSynch
12-21-2008, 12:05 PM
Specs:
TLT Axles
RC4WD Prowler XS
RC4WD R2DII
TSS 11.5" WB Chassis
Land Rover LR3 Bodyhttp://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/CIMG1474.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/CIMG1470.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/CIMG1471.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/CIMG1463.jpg

The frame fits the body perfectly.
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/CIMG1465.jpg

Things open, allowing possibilities.
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/CIMG1467.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/CIMG1469.jpg

And finally, the killer stock flex.
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/CIMG1466.jpg

Mocked it up while I get my links and shocks.

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/CIMG1490.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/CIMG1489.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/CIMG1488.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/CIMG1493.jpg


I started the lower links yesterday and it was a pain in the butt screwing the rod ends onto them, since I got 6-32 threaded rod instead of 4-40. Good thing is that they are beefy links now.

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/001.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/002.jpg




The chassis that came with the LR3 included these disc brakes, which I plan on using on the TLTs.

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/003.jpg


It also came with wheel wells, which I also want to use.

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/004.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/005.jpg


And what I am going for. At least there is a 1:1 Dakar LR3 so I ain't making this up. :lol: Not sure on paint.

http://www.projektdakar.pl/galeria15/images/DSC_4894.jpg
http://www.projektdakar.pl/galeria15/images/DSC_4963.jpg
http://www.projektdakar.pl/galeria15/images/DSC_5206.jpg
http://www.projektdakar.pl/galeria15/images/DSC_5098.jpg

http://www.projektdakar.pl/galeria12/index6.html

http://www.projektdakar.pl/galeria15/index.html

I will be using the rims on the right:

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/DSC08868.jpg

Donziikid
12-21-2008, 12:25 PM
Looks like you're off to a running start. Can't wait to see the final product! :)

Tmaxxn3
12-21-2008, 12:57 PM
saaaaaafregginweet
(means sweet only wayyyy cooler)
lookin awsome.

mini-z drift
12-21-2008, 01:38 PM
That ref pic is a Polish Dakar truck.

Anyways, you have a great wip going there. Looks great.

hmmwv15
12-21-2008, 01:56 PM
nice.

kendallcschm
12-21-2008, 03:15 PM
holy crap!!! how much did this cost you?? big bucks of coarse...

stang_racer
12-21-2008, 03:27 PM
well knowing that projects youve started and completed this one is gonna be another great scaler! cant wait to see the final product

AeroSynch
12-21-2008, 04:31 PM
Thanks for the comments guys. More updates later this week. :)

ling427ttvette
12-21-2008, 09:42 PM
Are those your final pinion angles? That's going to tear up the u-joints like a mother if you leave them like that..

Other than that looks real sweet.

AeroSynch
12-21-2008, 10:33 PM
Are those your final pinion angles? That's going to tear up the u-joints like a mother if you leave them like that..

Other than that looks real sweet.

Noooo, I didn't finish the upper links, so it is like that. Now I fixed it, and it's good.:bigwink:

AeroSynch
12-22-2008, 04:43 PM
Got my 70mm Yeah Racing shocks today. They look really nice, but even with the softest springs, I have to push the truck so it flexes. Maybe it needs weight, but just wondering. Also just need to mount the body on the back, and bring in the rear axle a bit. But it is a roller now.

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/CIMG1505.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/CIMG1506.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/CIMG1507.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/CIMG1508.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/CIMG1509.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/CIMG1510.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/CIMG1511.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/CIMG1513.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/CIMG1516.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/CIMG1517.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/CIMG1520.jpg

Donziikid
12-22-2008, 04:48 PM
Oh so jealous. :D

AeroSynch
12-22-2008, 04:50 PM
:lol:
Thanks Donzi. Any ideas on the suspension stiffness? Like I said, even with the soft springs, I have to kinda push it to flex. Maybe with the weight of the electronics and interior that will change, I hope.

Donziikid
12-22-2008, 04:57 PM
What's the weight of the oil within each shock? I'd say either go to a lower weight or replace the plastic filter piece with a higher number of holes, allowing more of the viscous oil to flow, making the shock travel faster.

AeroSynch
12-22-2008, 05:00 PM
What's the weight of the oil within each shock? I'd say either go to a lower weight or replace the plastic filter piece with a higher number of holes, allowing more of the viscous oil to flow, making the shock travel faster.

They don't have oil inside. Just the springs outside. :o
I have some 30WT, but I have experience with leaky shocks. Maybe these aren't supposed to use oil?

Donziikid
12-22-2008, 05:02 PM
Seeing as how I can see the plastic filter in this picture (http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/CIMG1505.jpg), they're meant to be oil shocks. I'm surprised that you're having this problem even without shock oil.. Try some oil and see what happens, at least that'd be my first step.

AeroSynch
12-22-2008, 05:11 PM
Okay, thanks man. I'll try internal springs first, and then the oil.

One thing, they sometimes stick, before flexing.

hmmwv15
12-22-2008, 05:16 PM
puts my hummer to shame. :D Probably has more flex also.

fieldfairy2
12-22-2008, 05:50 PM
Very nice man. a great scale appearance. As for the flex: the shocks look adjustable, if you screw the shocks upward it should spread the spring out to it's full length and, lessen the stiffness, making it softer. if you understand what i mean, i can't describe it.

AeroSynch
12-22-2008, 06:29 PM
Very nice man. a great scale appearance. As for the flex: the shocks look adjustable, if you screw the shocks upward it should spread the spring out to it's full length and, lessen the stiffness, making it softer. if you understand what i mean, i can't describe it.

I get what you mean, but the springs are only that long. If I loosen it up more, the springs will move up and down. They are not compressed there. Make sense?

fieldfairy2
12-22-2008, 07:05 PM
I see, that does make sense. I had a feeling that is what it was. other wise try what donzii said, a lower oil wt. I am all out of ideas.

xmodkidd33
12-22-2008, 07:27 PM
Any choices for motor/electronics?

AeroSynch
12-22-2008, 09:37 PM
Already got my Futaba 3PM, LRP Runner WaterProof ESC, and a fast motor. I think it's 19T.

FloydfanYodaman
12-22-2008, 09:48 PM
great wip man...amazing....looks mean...im very jealous..cant wait to see how it all turns out

AeroSynch
12-23-2008, 06:06 PM
Here are some pictures...video uploading.

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/PICT0005.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/PICT0006.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/PICT0007.jpg

mustanglover
12-23-2008, 06:09 PM
i love this Landrover!

i wish i could build one, but they cost so much.

youngxmodder
12-23-2008, 06:24 PM
awesome i like how the body sits on the frame. i dont know if you mentioned or said anything about this but are you going to build or find a light bar to put in front of the grill and make them work like high beams?

AeroSynch
12-23-2008, 06:57 PM
Yea, but lights come later in the build, when I have more money. :lol:

Finally the video is up. By the way, it was in 2WD the whole time, since I don't have my servo yet for the DIG. I got stuck so many times, **** you 2WD. http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v319/tankexmortis/Smileys/th_Silly_avatar_by_Dicx.gif

http://www.vimeo.com/2615756