Traxxas SRB... Stadium Racing Buggy

I think it's about time I post my Traxxas build here

I'm working on an unlimited buggy like the ones in LOORS and TORC
build with Traxxas parts instead of just buying a Losi XXX-SCB
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...buggy_lg-1.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...perBuggy-1.jpg


I'm calling it the Traxxas SRB after the Vintage SRT I'm using for parts

Have a look at the prototype chassis
It's made of alloy but the finished chassis will be 3mm G-10 fibreglass with 5mm G-10 front and 3mm rear shock towers

And a custom Rollcage
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN1851.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN1846.jpg

I modelled my cage after the Losi SCB and I did think about getting one, but it looks to narrow
My cage will be around 4" wide

The fibreglass sheets are ready to be cut out
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN1852.jpg


Chassis and tower cut out, only need a bit of sanding
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN1853.jpg


The chassis plates and towers are done

but theses still a few things left, before I can drive it

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN1858.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN1854.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN1856.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN1855.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN1857.jpg


It's a roller
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN1859.jpg

I handmade a ball-bearing supported bell crank
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN1929.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN1930.jpg

Does this look familiar :lol:
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN1934.jpg


I need longer front arms mounted with the Pro-Line inline steering,
that means, custom front arms
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...CB/6069-00.jpg

I want an alloy motor-plate so I need to do a bit of milling on the gearbox
besides, I can't find my original SRT gearbox

Still need to:
Redo the bulkhead

Weld the roll-cage

Sort the electronic

Looks awesome, buddy. Good work, can't wait to see that thing finished.

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Very cool idea! Can't wait to see the finished product! You should send it to Traxxas!:D

Thanks guys

"Small" update

17mm hex
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN2031.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN2034.jpg

Need to fab a custom shaft , the proline inline hub uses 1/4" bearings and the 17mm hex is 5mm
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN2032.jpg

RPM gear cover and Rustler drive shafts
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN2033.jpg


I made the custom front axle, and the 17mm hex fits perfectly now
but the plastic links have to go bye bye :evil:
I need 3 or 3,5mm turnbuckles with heavy duty rod ends :cool:

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN2036.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN2037.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN2038.jpg


Nylon plates and Tie-Rod links mounted
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN2039.jpg

Got the C on the right side and mounted the link in front so the hub doesn't rub
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN2040.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN2041.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN2042.jpg


Got my old lathe cross table modified for the drill press
So I can remake the bulkhead
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...x/DSCN2131.jpg


LOL you should see my work table and the parts storage at work :lol: It's SPOTLESS,
My hobby room is a 230 square foot workshop crammed in to an 8'x12' area :oops:

I hate moving
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...x/DSCN2046.jpg
Next ...Rollcage

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN2134.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN2135.jpg

I checked the rules for Pro Buggy wheel and overall size

Tyres 35" x 10,5" tyres = 110mm x 33mm
Wheels 17" x 9" = 54mm x 28,5mm

My wheel base is 335mm, like the Slash and Losi xxx-scb


I do think that the Jconcepts J82 front wheels & tyres will look allot better

welding jig
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN2169.jpg

you got some mad skills that build is breathtaking keep it going i would love to see a running video after all is done and testing 100% completed

Thanks
You can count on me testing the snot out of this buggy

One side done and bolted to the chassis
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN2170.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN2171.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN2172.jpg

Almost done with the center section
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN2173.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN2174.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN2175.jpg

How's this ?
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN2178.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN2176.jpg

It's very close to what I want, only need to make the rear section.
And a heap of odds and ends

What now ?
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN2180.jpg
How do I mount the motor ?
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN2181.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN2182.jpg


Alloy motor plate done
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN2183.jpg
The Idler shaft is hollow so I simply screw a bolt in to the plate to hold it in place, you can see where the bolt will be
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN2185.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...B/DSCN2184.jpg