Don't laugh at my steering mod!

[VancouverHobbies]

Here's another mod for the steering arm, out of all the bits and pieces I have I couldn't find anything that worked so I had to improvise. This is what I came up with, metal ball joints, MCD shock shaft and a chunk of aluminum ha ha! I have no idea if it'll work but kept me busy for awhile making it LOL!
I've got a back up arm made from 1/10th scale nitro bits but it looked to weak so I desided to give this a go.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q211/scdoo62/rc%20collection/steeringmod001.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q211/scdoo62/rc%20collection/steeringmod002.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q211/scdoo62/rc%20collection/steeringmod004.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q211/scdoo62/rc%20collection/steeringmod005.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q211/scdoo62/rc%20collection/steeringmod006.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q211/scdoo62/rc%20collection/steeringmod008.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q211/scdoo62/rc%20collection/steeringmod009.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q211/scdoo62/rc%20collection/steeringmod010.jpg

[NUTECH RACING]

Looks pretty strong!

[Pipeous]

Why didn't you just re tap the threads on the shock shaft instead of the aluminum block thing or was there more to the block?

[sickboy]

Now that's a good mod


When will you be able to put up a vid i would like to see how this works it by the looks of it seams to very stable

[VancouverHobbies]

Why didn't you just re tap the threads on the shock shaft instead of the aluminum block thing or was there more to the block?

I used what I had, I don't have any dies only taps and drills. The aluminum block is nothing more than an extension to reach the steering rod. Like I said I have no idea if it'll work but I had to come up with something to get me by. :rolleyes:

[VancouverHobbies]

Now that's a good mod


When will you be able to put up a vid i would like to see how this works it by the looks of it seams to very stable

It seems to work good on the bench lol, I'll try to get a clip up tonight for you. :)

[Clubin]

Looks good Scott. Any wha who cares what it looks like so long as it works. Its not fun sitting when you could be bashing.

[cabbie]

I did see why you needed to mod the steering, did some thing break?

[VancouverHobbies]

I did see why you needed to mod the steering, did some thing break?

Yes the stock steering arm kept bending up and I'd lose steering throw on one side plus the stock plastic ball ends have worn. I had to use that MCD shock shaft and Nutech metal ball ends cause it looked so sexy :p
LOL!

[mradlin]

Looks good Scott. It looks like it might strengthen up the servo saver arm also.

[Pipeous]

Just asking so I understand ;)

[Isle of Wight Basher]

Top stuff, I love these "make do with what I've got" mods.

[VancouverHobbies]

Now that's a good mod


When will you be able to put up a vid i would like to see how this works it by the looks of it seams to very stable

Here you go, seems to work, have full lock both ways :)

http://ca.video.yahoo.com/watch/6970959/18121988

[sickboy]

Thanks for that scott dose seem to work just fine,

[cabbie]

You sorted it out, well done mate.

[mradlin]

I hope it works well Scott. The best way to tell is get out on your track and run, run, run. :punk:

[VancouverHobbies]

Thanks Guys, hope to get out this weekend but....the wife owns this weekend. Valentines

[NUTECH RACING]

Video ! video! video!

[mooman007uk]

nice job bud, I do like the ball ends, might have to grab some of those from you as well as those hpi adapters...want to try out the paddles for hill climbing next weekend when you come to the pit up here:band:

[Clubin]

Thanks Guys, hope to get out this weekend but....the wife owns this weekend. Valentines
THanks for the warning. I just might have messed up.

[VancouverHobbies]

Video ! video! video!

Sorry Chris, I'll post it up on PB for you shortly.

[VancouverHobbies]

Photo bucket vid :)
http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q211/scdoo62/rc%20collection/?action=view&current=NMTSteeringmod.flv

[NUTECH RACING]

Thanks,

Looks really nice mod!:dance: