JT3 Vekta build log.

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JT3

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Just starting this to keep track of things and share progress with all the awesome people here. Feel free to leave comments or offer advice on things I may need as I’m still new to 1/5 scale and gas RC.

The parts so far:
KV7701 - KV5 Ultra unlimited 1500 class w/o motor.
RCMax 50gt with billet head,vertigo transmission, and RCMax v3 62mm clutch
RCMax ram air 2 stage filter
Vertigo transmission rear carrier plate
Vertigo transmission upper brace
ca183 - piston stopper
dr109 - ddm flywheel puller
tt292 - pull start thumb screws (not sure these will work with the RCMax)
tt121 - ratiorite cup
tr210 - Killer RC super bee kill switch
kv138BLK - FullForce front mudguard
kv120 - Turtle Racing steering link
kv110FB - FullForce shock boots
fd350 - FMF HD spring puller
ca199 - DDM hex driver set
bt285 - DDM 2s 7000mAh Rx LiPo (x2)
kv118 - IRP rear upper links
jj571 - FullForce v2 high glow fuel line kit

kv110FOFullForce RC Kraken Vekta Shock Boots (Set of 4) - Fire Orange
MMX200MadMax Inner Foam Set for HPI Baja 5T/5SC, Losi 5ive/DBXL, Kraken Vekta.5
KV146Vertigo Vekta.5 Quick Release Side Body Mounts
kv175Vertigo Rear Upper Quick Release Body Post w/Tethers for Kraken Vekta.5
af284Outerwears Airfilter Pre-Cover - Purple
KV5584Turtle Racing VEKTA.5 Rear Solid Axle Billet Aluminum Cover
sm5463Factory Team Silicone Diff Fluid 500,000
sm5465Factory Team Silicone Diff Fluid 1,000,000
kv137FullForce RC/IRP Kraken Vekta V2 Dual Steering Servo Kit
DDM100ORDDM Racing Outer "Bite-Lock" Rings - Orange
kv156JS Performance Vekta Front Shock Stop
Axis Race Pace wheels
Axis Stand Fixture for Vekta
RCMAX complete engine service tool
kv143FullForce RC Kraken Vekta Pit Box/Screw Kit
kv140Vertigo Vekta.5 Lightweight Wheel Hubs
kv132Vertigo Vekta.5 Center Chassis Brace
kv133Vertigo Vekta.5 Upper Steering Bellcrank Brace
jj334Purple fuel line - by the foot
sm383ORJofer RC New Enclosed Wheel Nut for Losi 5ive/Kraken Vekta - Orange
eg915DDM Billet Pull Start Handle - ORANGE
kv153 17/24Vertigo Vekta.5 17/24 Gear Set for Vekta.5 Carrier
nc160-BK"Bite Screws" Complete Black Beadlock Screw Set (84)
tt326Uber RC Viper Super Spike Tires for Losi 5ive-T/DBXL - Set of 4


@dougstar hopefully this is enough for now ?
 

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Ughhh... I have all my parts except the engine, which was expected from the beginning... BUT I DON'T HAVE THE VEKTA YET. It says it's expected to be delivered today but I highly doubt it considering that the tracking info says it's not even in the same state as me yet.
 
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Bummer. Is it fed ex? I ask, because I ordered a set of tires for my pickup two weeks ago, paid for 3 day shipping and they just showed up today. I contacted the seller earlier this week and was issued a credit for the shipping. I was told by a fed ex customer service lady that they were having issue because of covid.... their websight says they are back to normal. Called bs on that. Oh well, best of luck mate.
 
Bummer. Is it fed ex? I ask, because I ordered a set of tires for my pickup two weeks ago, paid for 3 day shipping and they just showed up today. I contacted the seller earlier this week and was issued a credit for the shipping. I was told by a fed ex customer service lady that they were having issue because of covid.... their websight says they are back to normal. Called bs on that. Oh well, best of luck mate.
Yea, in fact, it was FedEx... funny thing is that the Kraken AND all my parts (2 orders) were from DDM and 1 of those orders shipped out with the Kraken. In fact, they are under the same tracking number (broken down into 2 shipments). I have both my other orders from DDM and still not the Kraken. Obviously my frustration is directed at FedEx as it's clearly not a problem on DDM's end.
 
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Noticed you have a piston stop tool. No personal experience with them but I know Bartolone and RCMAX warn against using them on their engine due to potential piston damage. Bartolone has an alternate tool (available from ddm), but I also don't have my engine yet and can't confirm if works with RCMAX.
 
Noticed you have a piston stop tool. No personal experience with them but I know Bartolone and RCMAX warn against using them on their engine due to potential piston damage. Bartolone has an alternate tool (available from ddm), but I also don't have my engine yet and can't confirm if works with RCMAX.
I saw that disclaimer on one of the websites but couldn't remember where.
ALSO... NOTHING ONLINE PREPARES YOU FOR THE SIZE OF THESE MONSTERS. I THOUGHT I KNEW... I HAD NO IDEA. I'm in love.
1 of my tires came with no beadlock rings on it lol
 

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Glad it finally showed up mate. Shes a bute.
I started tearing it down almost immediately and realized all my tools are in my camper so all I have with me is my hex drivers. No wrenches or pliers or anything :'( So I gave up and just threw it all back together. I'll be making a trip to Home Depot in the near future to pick up a few smaller sized things I'll need. Most of my tools are industrial-sized.

I also decided a few parts I bought upgrades for, I'm gonna leave stock for now and just throw the upgrades on when they break. As I looked around the transmission I see that's going to be very involved taking it out to get the Vertigo in. @crucialRC, you wouldn't happen to have a video of you dropping in the T90 would you? lol
 
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