G-Made R1 Crawling 

Thanks! It was A LOT of work, but totally worth it!

@@hewlejr what do you mean by a lot of work basically adjusting links shocks things like that. 🤙🏻🔥😎

Heavy modifications. I went with an Axial transmission and vanquish dig system. I also lengthened the rear links.

Thanks! It is a fun rig. Super challenging to get set up well, but a formidable crawler when dialed in. Also a good compromise between scale and comp.

@@hewlejr I've extended all my links 1 1/4 inch does pretty well. What benefits would you say you've gained from doin the rear only?

It effectively moves more weight up front, which is what you want in a crawler.

Thanks!

Lol. You nailed it!

Out of the box, it performs pretty poorly. It takes a bit of work to get it running well, but that's half the fun.

Thanks! I used Crawler Innovations Double Deuce foam system. I can't remember the stiffness, but I ran softer up front.

I have and it is definitely fun! Planning on building a nitro truggy for FPV at some point.

Thanks! The R1 is such a great platform. I did stretch the back end by about 3/4 inch.

joshua hewlett, when u mention that you stretch 3/4 of an inch longer at the rear, do u need to change the stock drive shaft as well?

@@Stonely1974 I also own an r1, with the aluminum stealth chassis, you do need a longer drive shaft if you stretch the rear that much

@@OverlandSubaru do you mind telling me the length and brand of the extended and original drive shalft for the V2 stealth chassis? I am considering switching to stealth v2 chassis.

@@Stonely1974 brand I'm not sure, I went with "punisher" shafts but they broke (lost pins, forgot lock tite) then I went with a Chinese aluminum no name because I needed something quick. It's really about the lenth, the cheap one's I bought (wish app for android) have held up remarkably well. 50+ crawls and zero issues.

Those are HB Rover soft (white dot) tires. They don't make them anymore. :( Sometimes you can find them on ebay and other sites.

Thanks! The R1 is one of the most fun rigs to mod as it bridges the gap between scale and comp and offers enough of both to make for a uniquely fun experience! Many of my mods are covered in detail in my threads on the rc crawler forums (username: supermoturd). Undercover: www.rccrawler.com/forum/g-made-crawlers/494709-underdrive-r1-finally.html Reducing Backlash In Drive train: www.rccrawler.com/forum/g-made-crawlers/492761-reducing-backlash-slop-drivetrain.html Link Extensions: www.rccrawler.com/forum/g-made-crawlers/480998-poor-mans-diy-link-extensions.html Steering Mod: www.rccrawler.com/forum/g-made-crawlers/492666-r1-steering-revisited.html Wraith Transmission Install: www.rccrawler.com/forum/g-made-crawlers/488119-another-wraith-transmission-install.html Adjustable Limit Strap: www.rccrawler.com/forum/g-made-crawlers/493769-adjustable-limit-strap.html

joshua hewlett thank you I’ll check it out

I installed a Vanquish Products Hurtz Dig system. Freaking amazing upgrade. It's a shame they discontinued them.

After I put the Axial transmission in, I had to gear WAY down, even with the 55T to get the rig to crawl smoothly.

I have an Axial transmission and Vanquish Products Hurtz dig system installed. The dig allows you to lock or disengage the rear drive using a third channel on your transmitter. Super fun to drive and tightens turning radius remarkably. It also lets you shift the rear into neutral as you start steep climbs so that the rear wheels don't bite and flip you over backwards.

I run sprung up front and droop in the rear. You can see my mounting points in my profile picture.

Thanks, That is a sharp rig.

Thanks!

I run 3s and I can go for a couple of hours.

Modifications include: Hacked GT3B radio controller from OverkillRC, Axial Wraith transmission in Vanquish aluminum housing, Vanquish Hurtz Dig, custom underdrive, custom 45-degree steering, and HB Rovers (white dot).

@@hewlejr I heard that. 🤔👌🏻🔥😎🔥🤙🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

These are the HB Rover white-dot tires. Great tires!

I custom fabbed a set of link extensions

Those are the stock GMade Wheels with HB Rover White-Dot tires.

Cheap, brushed, Integy, 55T. It has served me well!

It was tricky. I ordered the Delrin skid-plate and carefully drilled it out for the Wraith trans. A set of center-punches helps.

joshua hewlett how did you do the driveshafts and where did you get the wrath transmission

@@nolanhauge , I used the hardened steel Junfac drive shafts (5mm hole with 95-130mm travel) from rcrun.com. They are compact enough to provide clearance for the wraith spur gear cover. The transmission is the aluminum one from Vanquish Products. You'll need a Traxxas 58T 32P spur gear and a 6T 32P pinion to get the gear reduction where you want it. I have a tutorial on the RCCrawler forums that covers my overdrive mod for the R1.

@@nolanhauge , Underdrive mod thread: www.rccrawler.com/forum/g-made-crawlers/494709-underdrive-r1-finally.html