I started this over on BitPimps, but might as well start a thread over here too.
Original plan was to keep this secret until I'm all done, but if I do I'll end up forgetting some of the modifications. Plus, this Xmod board seems quite dead, so this might generate a bit more interest...
Xmod Evo chassis (channel 5) <RadioHack $40>
equipped with 2006 Nissan Titan body
- 4WD upgrade <RadioHack $15?>
- Bearing upgrade <RadioHack $20>
- Offroad Lift Kit upgrade <RadioHack $15>
It's a stock parts list truck, decent performer, with an uninspiring body. I see potential, but I'm not really feeling it yet. Wonder what I'd be more likely to see on a TRAIL than a '2006 Nissan Titan'...
* 1972 Chevy Cheyenne body <another hobby shop $14>
Little bit of hack, chop, bump, grind...
Oh yeah! I'm starting to feel that!!! Though, still a bit fast for a trail rig...
* HiTec HS-55 servo <hobby shop $14>
* Red pinion off a 1/24 SS-M motor <ToyRUs $ N/A>
The HS-55 had the board, and the stops removed, it's now a CrawlerBox. Both mounting ears were also removed. One pinion from a SS-M was installed on servo ouput shaft. Working on a low impact installation, and it will be as easy to swap as the stock motors.
The Chevy Cheyenne body now sports a custom length shortbed, it'll have a tonnau cover.
It WILL have a full interior, setup with a Standard trans and a T-case and a Crawler Box, Amature or CB radio.
Antenna will probably have location changed and will be a scale CB-style loaded element whip.
I haven't decided on the truck paint scheme yet, there are so many good ways to go.
And lots of small details I think you'll miss the first few times you look at it.
The Nissan Titan body will also have a few custom mods... All I'm gonna say right now is that everybody has seen the finished product in real life. *cough*soccermom*cough*
Increased articulation.
Steering rack will get the slop removed (brass bushings).
Another goal is to eliminate as much bump-steer as possible (offroad arms gave it a LOT).
Considering a Hi-Steer setup to eliminate all the damn bump-steer!
Softer springs would be nice.
Rear diff probably will get locked, but I want to use a way that it can be returned to open.
Various other mods I haven't yet decided on...
Let me know what you think.