1/5 scale Traxxas Yeti

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I have improved on the way it opens compared to the Axial design. Notice that mine opens all the way so that it is easy to work on with out it falling down or getting in the way.

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I ordered 2 sets of the HPI wheelyking battery and radio box. I will be using the 2 battery holders to run 4s and 6s on this Buggy The raido box is a nice touch, and I will use one them also.

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I used dryer vent to make t panels. I will need to buy another tube to finish the sides. I may get flashing instead.

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I made this spare tire carrier from a 23mm hex extension That I had no use for. I used a Zip tie to attach it to the cage.

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I'm going to stay with the stock Summit dumper for now so that I get it done in a timely fashion. I will do something custom later.
I will pull the lights out of the rear bumper and install them in the roll cage rear light bar.

I have the Traxxas Slayer Pro bumper on the way also. It may be a better bumper for this build.

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This snorkel added at least 12 mph!

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I got the drivers side panel made.

The snorkel is just put in place. It is getting a blower put under it.

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When I paint this I will use flat black to make it look like a hole for the blower to stick out. This will help it stand out more also.

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How I made the panel. I used painters tape and masked the area that I wanted to make the panel for. I peeled and pasted to a sheet of aluminum that I bought at Home Depot. It is a dryer vent. $3.88

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I was working on getting the wire cleaned up. This is how it is going to look other than the light harness that will also find it's way into this build.


Here is the difference in the two builds side by side.

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This flush mounted 7075 cross brace supports the batteries and also keeps the body from flexing or trying to shift.