The Black Phantom is complete minus a broken steering servo that is on order. Here is a general list of parts ultimately used :
stub wheel axles = hpi a557
wheels = hpi 100623
wheels adapters = tamiya 53913 (2005 frog rear wheel adapters)
tires = schumacher T692 rear buggy tires (block tread, blue compound)
tire inserts = jconcepts 3206-1
dogbones = duratrax 9662
barrel axle nuts = crp 1565
esc = tamiya teu103bk
radio = futaba 2dr (stick, 2 channel am radio)
steering ball links = hangar 3617
steering rod = sullivan 495 (4-40 stainless threaded rod)
servo saver = kimbrough 114 (futaba spline)
motor pinion gear = RC4WD Z-G0016 (32 pitch, 12 tooth, steel w/ dual stainless set screws)
adapter bushing for pinion – nwsl 10162-9 (3.2mm to 2.4mm adapter)
battery = venom 7.2v 3300mah nimh
battery charger = duratrax onyx 200 (peak charger)
battery connectors = deans 1300 (ultra plugs)
motors = lrp 52030
motor springs = xtreme production EHB005-S
motor lead wires = trinity 4000 (no solder motor leads)
M5 size flat washers (used for axle spacers and barrel nuts)
M5 size split lock washers (used for barrel nuts)
M2 size nylon insert locknuts (used to secure steering on ball links)
M2 flat washers (used on ball links)
M2 hex cap screws (used to secure ball links)
5mm hss flute reamer (used to modify frog wheel adapters and wheels)
gearbox outdrives = from a parts nikko dictator
5×11 ball bearings = boca green seal in the gearboxes, chinese abec 5 (ebay) in the axle carriers (no difference in my
opinion).
rear bumper = from a parts nikko megatron
antenna tube = duratrax 2415
gear lube = tamiya ceramic grease (small tubes) obtained from ebay (no
part number)
steering servo on order = futaba s9402 (used ebay). I’m not going with an s3305 due to slower speed. I have a hobby people A50M that I will try if the s9402 doesn’t work out. I’ll just have to see what works the best. I’ll post an update as soon as I can.
If I missed any parts or if you have comments or questions, please feel free to leave them.
As of 3/5/2012 – The futaba S9402 servo worked out fine, however, one of the steering rods was bent slightly during an unfortunate crash on the test run. I installed rear oil damper shocks (85mm) and had a matching set for the front but the front ones (65mm) ended up being too short so for the front I will probably try 70mm. I don’t know if 70mm will be long enough for the front though. I’ll have to see what happens when they come in. I will post a review of the steering mods and shocks as well as a run video when I get another steering rod cut and the front shocks arrive and hopefully they will work out.
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