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Thank you! It was a lot of fun!

It makes fitting so much easier. The bead lock ring just slips on and settles into place with ease.

Hi! Great to get acquainted with other creators! The rear axle is insanely effective. It quickly developed an oil leak, so improved the design and fixed it completely. Now it is completely tight, and nothing gets in or out. I drain it every other run to renew the oil. It's a bit more maintenance, but then again, the whole rig deserves close attention in that respect. Well, at least I maintain it to a very high standard, as I am strongly mechanically inclined (pro mechanic by trade). The shock socks are really good at keeping grit away, I am quite certain they will extend the life of the shafts and seals. It really is a fun truck to own, drive and maintain. Stay in touch! 🙂

Thank you!

Thank you! Have fun out there!

Hi. The links to all the parts are in the description. The wheels are no longer in stock, but I am sure that a quick search on the web will reveal a shop who has them.

Absolutely. A bit of flew is welcome, in hindsight, and this is provided masterfully by the original parts.

Thanks JoskMclaren, I try my best to put useful information out there. Glad it helps. :-)

Wow, that is so cool! Thank you for doing that, it means a lot to me. I do hope that you will find my content entertaining. Stay in touch!

Thank you for your support! It is highly appreciated!

@@rcwb110 no problem, keep up the great content

Thank you for your support, it is highly appreciated! Shrink tube is still going strong. Hasn't moved yet. It can easily be renewed if it fails, however. And the limited slip with 20.000.000 silicone seems to hold up its promises so far. I am quite happy with it. I haven't touched the front yet, still testing as it is.

Oh wow! I've been eyballing the Maxx Slash as soon as Traxxas made the announcement, but since I had just bought the UDR and spent a good deal on upgrades, I shelved the project of acquiring one for later on in life. That being said, I waited a good five years before getting the UDR... I love the scale aspect of it. Some people complain about it being unreliable simply because they bash the crap out of it. It isn't an basher, it is genuinely a scaled down desert racer, you need to drive it accordingly. As I live for anything mechanical, I have huge respect for anything assembled with rotating parts. With a bit of tweaking, this UDR provides enormous amounts of fun, if you can appreciate the finesse with which it has been designed. But definitely upgrade your Mojave and Maxx Slash to the rafters! Have fun!

@@rcwb110 Being that you are a person of knowledge, can you tell me how much going from today's modern composites to alloy of sorts truely adds to my daily performance and reliability? I have beat the absolute crap out of my Maxx Slash and Mojave 6s. Both stock, both no issues. Granted, I do want to upgrade electronics, but, other than the cool factor, it doesn't seem that I need to.

There are many schools of though in that regard, but I would say that it depends on the application. I chose an alloy rear axle to improve rigidity for example, as the original axle flexes quite a bit. Less flex gives better control. However, flex can be desirable in some areas, as it absorbs shocks pretty well by deforming the composite part, instead of bending or breaking if it were alloy. Like suspension arms for example. I am glad that the alloy ones I initially planned to fit on the front of my UDR were so badly manufactured that I didn't fit them, because if a sudden jolt were to happen (meeting an obstacle at speed, which happens quite a bit), the alloy could survive, but the shock would then be transmitted to other connected parts who would certainly get damaged. So in an application where flex is a nuisance, alloy would be the way to go. Otherwise leave the composite parts who can handle much more abuse and require less maintenance. Everything has their pro and cons, in an nutshell. Composite flexes, absorbs impacts pretty well and is light. It doesn't cope well in cold climates however (it becomes brittle). Alloy on the other hand is fairly rigid in comparison, and dissipates heat much better (in transmission components for example), but anything that has friction in it will wear, and generate excessive play (kingpins and suspension arms for example). I would say that alloy upgrades should be selected carefully in consideration of their application, bearing in mind a good understanding of what the part is required to do (other than look nice). :-) I hope this helps.

@@rcwb110 thanks from for the insight and quite reply.

It is important, as mechanical efforts are uneven and will cause premature wear in the joints. It could take a long time though, at this scale. I sense that you are mechanically inclined, so you might as well check and correct if needed. Once you have the shaft in your hands, try spinning it at an exaggerated angle while the knuckles are offset, then try again when they are properly aligned. You should feel a difference. Have fun! :-)

Ahaha! Awesome! I went overkill, for sure. Then again, I do enjoy a bit of a challenge.

Thank you! I am a professional mechanic, and I do this as a hobby. Lots of fun during the little bit of spare time that I have, and I enjoy producing stuff like this for all to enjoy. I am glad you like it! :-)

Always nice to hear of newcomers to the hobby! I am a professional mechanic, so that does help with making things like this happen. Let me know what I can do for you, and we'll figure it out. 🙂

I suppose you have good reasons for making such a suggestion? Would you care to elaborate, so people can better understand?

Hi! Nope, not Vitavon. Link is in the video description. Good to know about those ARB's!

@@rcwb110 Ah I see, that explain it. I would avoid any more metal arms if I were you, you need the flex of the plastic, otherwise things will bend or snap. If you want to go insane though Vitavon even do an entirely redesigned _chassis_ in 7075 Al, very expensive!

Indeed, a bit of flex is much better than breaking something. I did see that chassis. Crazy expensive. And it must be insanely heavy, too. No, from now on I think I will do moderate upgrades along the way, I've done the top notch crazy stuff already. Hehe. Time to enjoy it! :-)

@@rcwb110 Good bet mate, love the rig, looks fantastic!

@@RYNOCIRATOR_V5 Thank you!

Thank you!

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Thanks for your input. :-)

Thank you! :-)

I know. The thing is, I have so little free time that I waited until I had all the parts before working flat out to put them all together. The 14 days had past by then. So now they gather dust on the corner of the work bench. Live and learn.

@@rcwb110 what manufacturer did you get the arms from? UDR owners need do avoid those.

@@extec101 All the parts are linked in the description.

Thank you!

I absolutely agree with both your statements. It heats up, but you can't say it gets hot. It's just lukewarm. Still, the ribs provide more surface contact with the surrounding air (but man does it look terrible!). And yes, it makes machining quicker, so is much more profitable for them.

Thanks, brother! It's a blast! I wish I could hand you the emitter so you could try it.

@@rcwb110 I'd be scared to break anything to be honest bro. But I'd have my own if I were there and boy would the stones fly.

@@mehimrc1314 I'm pretty sure you'd get a feel for it real quick.

Thank you for showing such enthusiasm! Much appreciated! Right now I'm driving it, so you can look forward to maintenance, and maybe some more upgrades down the line. So far, it is holding up really well. Next video drops tomorrow. Stay tuned! 🙂

Links to all the parts are in the description. :-)

Thank you! I am really happy with the outcome after so many hours of work.

Never say never, Jonny. It took me a good three years of saving up before I could afford it. A little bit here and there, then boom. I went nuts. Haha. Your time will come! And you will love it!

@@rcwb110 thanks much I appreciate the inspiration 💯

Thanks and welcome!

Is that a good or a bad thing? lol

Thanks Marco, much appreciated!

You can find the detailed video on Patreon: www.patreon.com/mcevoy The first version I used didn't hold up as well as I expected, and I have now found a much better way. Video about that will be coming soon.

This thing is all over the place! So much fun.

Aye, I figured the motor has a song of its own. :-) Duly noted though, music does add an atmosphere.

Thanks!! This thing is so much fun to drive.

True story!

I bought a clear body and painted it myself. How do you like it? 🙂

Epic

@@Rc_cars5Thank you! Much appreciated! It was good fun to do.

They are no longer available where I bought them, but I have found the same on ebay: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364065622476 They are really cool. Well made and easy to assemble.

As long as it works, that's all that matters. :-)

Hi Shawn. Welcome aboard! Hell no. This intervention spread over weeks. Post-production does all the magic. 🙂 I think I spent about a dozen hours polishing that axle alone.

Thanks and welcome! I hope you will find future videos just as interesting.

Thank you, and welcome aboard! I am quite happy with the outcome of the paint job as well. It is the most complex one I have ever done. :-) Have fun with your trophy truck!

@@rcwb110 thank you for the kind reply 😊

Thank you! You will see it next Friday, I went for a 6s Rip in the woods. I hope you like it!

Me too!