NEW Nexxspeed Carbon/Aluminum SCX24 Chassis! Installation, Review, Crawling & More!!

[@CapeCrawlers]

Timestamps Close look at the Nexxspeed chassis kit: 2:20 Building the carbon/aluminum kit: 5:12 Completed chassis: 10:47 Drivetrain and suspension overview: 11:44 Finished product and key takeaways from installation: 15:31 Crawl footage: 20:30 Final thoughts: 26:11

[@XaviersRCs]

Thanks

[@Aflacist]

your rockcrawler course reminds of a lot of turds stuck together love the video though

[@CapeCrawlers]

@@Aflacist LOL yes, that’s one of the downsides of the spray foam insulation

[@turmoil5650]

Brother , I’m old enough that my first R/C car was The Frog from Tamiya . Associated 10 was the big dog. Yet I’ve learned so much from you. Keep up awesome job, lotsa of us hugely appreciate you. Thanks.

[@CapeCrawlers]

I appreciate that, thank you!

[@neverender158]

Same for me, I had The Grasshopper, The Frog and The Audi Quattro Rally back in the early 80's. I haven't looked at RC car stuff in 40 years and I am blown away how far everything has come. I am currently in the process of building my first 1/24 crawler and this channel has been a big motivator.

[@boofmaster_281gt3]

I recently got into crawling and I’ve used a lot of your tips and tricks for suspension and just watching your videos is so fun while I’m wrenching on my own two, love the channel

[@meegssan5716]

Thing of beauty! The drive shaft coming is my worst nightmare as far as things coming undone, maybe thats just me

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks! The driveshaft is super frustrating, but it never happened again after changing shocks 👍🏻

[@ah6352]

That chassis is absolutely amazing. Good looking and WOW it has instructions! That is definitely on my list. Love the red with carbon fiber!!

[@CapeCrawlers]

The instructions blew my mind lol Awesome kit!

[@ah6352]

@@CapeCrawlers haha, yeah it is!!

[@TrevorParkJones]

That thing looks super cool! I love the red and carbon fiber. I don't like that those shock mount holes aren't threaded though, that seems like a pain. Still very cool looking chassis! Thanks Adam I appreciate you taking the time to put this together!!! Take care!!!

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks! Thankfully the shock placement seems to be working well. I would hate to have to make multiple changes. That little hardware is frustrating!

[@captain9282]

I wrapped blue painters tape around my wheel weights until the friction held them in. It works good and they don’t fall out.

[@CapeCrawlers]

Interesting! I may try that! They’re nice weights and it’s a shame not to use them!

[@andrewrichey7374]

Yeah that’s what I really like also is the roof, it is like Dragon skin super cool

[@RobConant-qb7bi]

I love the look of that body/frame. Makes me want to build one myself. And I agree with you about the shock positioning holes.

[@andrewrichey7374]

Awesome I also got this chassis, I got the Rall aluminum one with the black carbon fiber pieces. I put the chassis together that’s as far as I got

[@JollyPirateAhoy]

I was just looking at the same red one for my newly acquired deadbolt. I'm wanting to do a comp build now since my MT24 is almost right where I want it. Seems fairly simple for my noob self

[@CapeCrawlers]

It is quite easy and bolts right up to a rolling chassis!

[@jeffdrobny6415]

I didn't read every comment so maybe this was already pointed out, but I know why you had trouble with your screws on the front carbon fiber piece. You put the front cross member in the wrong spot, it should be back farther and the longer screw goes through the carbon fiber piece and threads into the cross member. You can see it in the instructions at 3:11 in the video

[@CapeCrawlers]

I did find that out later on, thanks though!

[@andrewrichey7374]

Yeah looks like performed great, well I’m about to get off my lazy rear grab a hold of my red deadbolt and get to working. Appreciate you sharing,Will catch you on the next one

[@CapeCrawlers]

Have fun, thanks for watching!

[@cncrcOG]

I couldn't figure out how to use the wheel weights also, chassis is great I got the silver version, has good potential. Thanks for the video 👍

[@CapeCrawlers]

The weights are puzzling! I’m excited to see how the build performs in some other conditions!

[@bradybeck8630]

How do you keep you driveshafts in on your deadbolts with all this travel? It’s soooo frustrating. Thanks 🙏🏻

[@CapeCrawlers]

Limiting straps! Check this out: kzbin.info2cFlJfdcZj8?feature=share

[@michaeldorich4485]

This is a great review and build.. You talked about the shock mounting issue. Could get extra chassis brasses, that are threaded on both ends I assume, and place them between the shocks. So, you would be screwing into the brace rather than the little nut? It probably wouldn't work for all the different positions. Thanks for sharing.

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thank you! That's a good thought, but you're right in that it wouldn't match the options on the chassis. But the likelihood of need or using all of those mounts is slim to none, so if you matched up a handful, that would probably suffice.

[@brianwinters4991]

That is cool , I kind of did the same with a deadbolt , but chose to flip motor and trans. and use a longer driveshaft on front , how's the flex with shorter shocks ?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Good idea with the driveshaft up front. I havent tried it with anything other than the long shocks. I've thought about throwing some stock shocks on just to see how it does but I haven't gotten to it yet.

[@aidanmcc8485]

Do you know the thread in the front that goes through those wheels it doesn't seem like my extended nut is long enough to go through that exact wheel that you have to slide in between that weight onto the axle and screw on how did you fit yours on?

[@CapeCrawlers]

I bought extended wheel nuts from Treal and these seem to fit great with the hex extensions. But I didn't experience any problems prior. Are you sure your hexes are seated properly? If they could be pressed down onto the axle pin a bit further it could get you the room you need.

[@HONDAJEFF05]

yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes the video and can you show all your parts and rc stuff on your bench

[@CapeCrawlers]

It’s a mess but yes I can!

[@HONDAJEFF05]

thanks

[@jasoncaisley5071]

came together really nice looks great

[@calebprescott9822]

I just got a chasis kit from a company called Meus Racing. It's a lot like the LGRP ultra 4 chasis just slightly smaller. I haven't seen much on it so I didn't know if you did. FYI it's only available on Amazon.

[@CapeCrawlers]

I’ve heard of that before but never seen one. Let me know how it performs!

[@calebprescott9822]

@@CapeCrawlers I took a stock JLU and swapped everything into it and it was a night and day difference in performance. I relate it to something like an LCG chasis in the way it works. From what I can tell it's really meant to drop a stock unit into due to its size and clearances.

[@christophercastilaw3157]

Super sweet looking!

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks! It’s very cool!

[@wheelbarrow2803]

Those wheel weights look like the ones that are press fit into the stock scx24 wheels and the holes in the weights are to help with venting. Another awesome build, Adam. My final parts for my knockoff HR LCG chassis should be here this week or next and it will be completed. Also did you see Injora's new brass 1.0" wheels they just released? I picked up the W1103 and wrapping them with the same tires you used on your Injora Buggy build. For axles going to try my luck with the BDXrc portals. Hope the little purple Injora motor can handle this...

[@CapeCrawlers]

That makes perfect sense about the wheel weights! They also sent aluminum wheel covers for the stock wheels, so these two probably work together to create an aesthetic and heavy stock wheel. I did not see those new wheels, I’ll have to check them out! Thanks for watching!

[@Thecrawlerhutt]

I recommend cutting the stock rear shock towers and using them instead of a nut. That’s what I do and it works very well

[@CapeCrawlers]

Great idea!

[@farmboyrc]

hopefully the'll make some more chassis! this one isn't exactly my type, but it looks awesome!

[@CapeCrawlers]

I would be interested if they offered more. I’m with you, it’s not my style although my son loves it!

[@KingDracSiege]

I should've gotten the nexxspeed chassis. thanks for putting me on to this.

[@CapeCrawlers]

It’s a very unique and cool kit!

[@KingDracSiege]

@@CapeCrawlersindeed. You thought of reviewing the RCAWD 370 motor+transmission? They look fun.

[@CapeCrawlers]

@@KingDracSiege yes! I’ve got the mid sized motor from them, the 180, and it works pretty good! Very similar to the Mofo RC big block I feel

[@wingnutbert9685]

Great looking rig. I'm not a buggy guy, but that one is nice and quite unique. I think reversing it would be great and shave off some grams. Make the main chassis CF and the bolt on panels alum. Maybe even offer separate panels in various color sets so folks could customize with multiple colors.

[@CapeCrawlers]

Good feedback!

[@chrisnewman3395]

Awesome mate. Do you ever use a camera on the actual cars when crawling? If so what do you use? Thanks mate.

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks! And no, I haven’t done that but I should! It would make for awesome footage!

[@chrisnewman3395]

@@CapeCrawlers its pretty cool from what i have seen. im just trying to see what everyone is using on these little guys.

[@greggrube2948]

Epic build brother! Love the way it looks. Wise choice on putting shorter shocks on it, crawls awesome 👍 . I think a good name for it would be RAZORBACK Cool video Adam

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks! I dig the name; very appropriate!

[@GrimJerr]

You are definitely on a mission with the 24's 😉✌️it's amazing how these have taken on another level of popularity in the last year. The after market has exploded with options so much that it's hard to keep up with everything. I have to focus my budget so I have my 24's +95% where I want them, and unless I grab a Cayman Kit later this year my attention has shifted to other projects. Still love driving them, and winter is cold here so I have been working on my indoor crawlarena when I have time.

[@CapeCrawlers]

Yes I am! You are right about the mini market, it's gone crazy - in a good way. So many new rigs and innovative upgrades, its awesome.

[@vikingblood5775]

Question...do you remove 1 o-ring from top and bottom on all 4 with dbl. barrels?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Just the top

[@rampagepr3524]

Hey Adam I’m looking to put some weigh on the gladiator scx24 that you help me to chose the suspension on it, just want to put weight to help it to stay down and flex. What you recommend me to start with? Thank you.

[@CapeCrawlers]

Some good non-rotational weight is what I would suggest: brass steering knuckles and diff covers are a good start. Treal makes some awesome steering knuckles that are super heavy and look great!

[@rampagepr3524]

@@CapeCrawlers thank you

[@kenstridsberg8078]

Do you think you could put a brushless motor in it

[@CapeCrawlers]

It would be very tight. Maybe if you mounted it rear facing but it would be real close

[@abudhabikid]

If these nuts are the same as would thread on a standard SCX24 bolt, the iFixit kit has a driver that will fit. Get any driver kit with a 2.5 mm hex. Get an iFixit kit anyway. I use mine constantly for this stuff. Some (maybe one) of the kits has a bendy driver extension too. That, with your standard 0.05 hex will make quick work of those bolts. It'll also make it easy to over-torque them, so watch out!

[@CapeCrawlers]

Yes, they are the same as the typical scx24 bolts. Great suggestion for the ifixit kit, I’ll check that out!

[@alexanderportelli6414]

With mudslingers I find a overdriven front axle fixes the under steer

[@CapeCrawlers]

I'll try that! I've got some 23% OD's in my toolbox.

[@b3w4r3__-]

Really cool, think I'm going to buy one. I noticed on the product page they have that front cross member in line with the hole for the carbon fiber mounting screw (not the most forward hole like you have it). Thanks for the video!

[@CapeCrawlers]

Interesting on the cross member mount! I am fairly certain I follow the directions correctly, but it certainly could be my mistake. It’s an awesome kit though!

[@b3w4r3__-]

@@CapeCrawlers Taking another look I have a suggestion... Move the cross members to the shock location holes. That way you just screw the shock into the cross member and don't have to use the microscopic nuts!

[@rcjoe406]

@@b3w4r3__- great idea

[@Micro24crawler]

Do you have a video for the nexxspeed mad bull chassis? If not could you?

[@cohenparrett-qw3es]

What wheelbase did you use in other words what links of what car did you use.

[@CapeCrawlers]

Deadbolt

[@theRCcarshow]

Awesome built 🤩

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thank you!

[@codystanford8319]

If I buy the Nexxspeed Chassis and carbon links, will I need to find a set of driveshafts for a Deadbolt, or will the stock C10 driveshafts work still?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Their links are specific to the deadbolt I believe, so you would need deadbolt drive shafts.

[@codystanford8319]

@@CapeCrawlers Kind of what I was figuring, thanks for the quick reply. Might just get some things on order!

[@morgansmith3360]

Quick question say I got the furitek avatar. What would I need to be able to run my trx4m and Scx24 off the same remote? Going with the stinger 118 for the trx4m

[@CapeCrawlers]

You’ll need the furitek micro rx in each rig

[@morgansmith3360]

@@CapeCrawlers okay! Wasn’t sure thank you!

[@matthewheitzman5993]

Those wheel weights are genius You gain the benefit of heavy wheels But without the downside of.. heavy wheels Rotational mass is a HP/TQR killer

[@omega_rc]

I’m debating on getting this for indoor use or trx4 for outdoors, so hard to decide!!!

[@CapeCrawlers]

I really like the small scales because you can have fun and challenge them virtually anywhere. A pile of books and some shoes is all you need to have a good time!

[@imricjames5210]

That shirt is King! FlyEaglesFly Aaaadddddrrriiiiiaaaann

[@CapeCrawlers]

Haha! Win Rocky Win!!!

[@havikhobbies]

Not a huge fan of the styling, but the more options out there the better I say! I'm glad you got that unwieldy suspension sorted out, she was a wild ride there for a moment!

[@CapeCrawlers]

A wild ride for sure! LOL It's doing great with the 43mm's.

[@richardparkiii8355]

Do you think a brushless motor fit?

[@CapeCrawlers]

I don't think it would. Not without cutting that upper esc mount

[@garyoswald8953]

Another great video!!! I have a custom Wraith and am now looking for a mini crawler. I love the buggy look...which buggy that you've built out have you liked the best overall? I want AWS and would like to try portals. What is the Dream Build to beat my brother and nephews and friends backyard crawling in your opinion? Thank you in advance for any time you may afford me on this. Great channel!!! I am hooked all over again!!!

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks for watching! I think the Injora buggy kit is my favorite. The Ultra24 is amazing but I'm not sure you consider that a buggy. But the Injora has great bang for the buck and lots of options for customization. Buggy kits are going to sit higher due to the nature of their chassis design, so I may advise against portals if you're looking for serious performance. I think the Injora buggy with c10 front links/driveshaft and deadbolt rears on straight axles with 4WS would be a monster.

[@garyoswald8953]

Thank you for your help on this!!! I got my 1/10 friend to bite on 1/24 crawlers. I am now trying to get this funded fast!!! I am hooked all over again!!! Great vids...I am steering people your way. Thank you for such helpful content. Being a true novice trying to build custom comp crawlers is hard and you've helped me compress so much research into a small amount of time. Thanks again for your help. I will send pics when it's built. And I am sure I will pick your brain more. I want to beat these guys. My 1/10 friend and his son are really good builders (dad) and drivers (both of them, they have years on me driving). Such a great hobby!!!

[@rcjoe406]

It looks great ..the low look is better...👌 👏

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thank you! It's a cool looking rig.

[@mynameisnobody1386]

Hello, I just got my first ever rock crawler, Deadbolt. Im brand new to the hobby. if i may ask, how did you mod the shocks so that the driveshaft stops falling out. Im having exactly that issue, I was going to put in a longer one, but realized, that even the spare they sent with the truck does not fit in the front. So I guess im stuck using that shaft, but stock, the travel is not that great. so i got the same shocks, and longer HM bars, but my drive shaft keeps falling out. Moving the shock is not an option, then truck then sits too high, and falls backwards over the smallest of hills. I have added HM upgrade parts, like, brass servo holder, aluminum skid-plate, full replace, not cover. extended, axles. thanks:)

[@CapeCrawlers]

Hello! To help control front end lift and keep your driveshaft in tact, I use a limiting strap up front. Here is what I do: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJSpnX2cmciNoJo

[@mynameisnobody1386]

@@CapeCrawlers thanks. I have since added a strap, and it does keep the truck down longer, but its still not great. I was going to add longer front links, but then notices that the second shaft was still too short. I guess now I have to try to find a longer one that i may need to cut to get it to work. But ive seen loads of people stretching the wheelbase, im also going to try to add metal axle housing, that should help, maybe even keep and move the stock one to the back and give myself rear wheel steering... That be cool, connect to ch3.

[@blainetate4983]

I love all your videos! I'm modeling my first scx by your ideas! Coming out great so far!!! But I have a question about the iver drive gears in the front? It's seeming to bind when backing up and it just has a clunky sound? Is the normal just cuz of the difference in gearing between the front and the back or is it the stock drive shafts just not handling it? Any words of advice? Anything appreciated!

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks for watching! What percentage overdrive did you do in the front? You shouldn’t be getting binding issues. It could be something is misaligned on the diff or could you have possibly forgot to reinstall a bearing? I’ve done that before which is why I ask

[@blainetate4983]

The little orings one goes on each end of the worm gear right? Do they go anywhere else? When I slide the gear in I put the bearings in the carrier then slid the worm gear and diff gear in at the same time and held them in. I have the rcawd +4 mm axles as well. Would that change anything? Thanks alot for taking the time to respond!

[@CapeCrawlers]

@@blainetate4983 you’re correct about the o rings. With the rcawd axles, did you remove the little red o ring on the axle shaft before installing?

[@blainetate4983]

Oh my gosh I did not! I'll have to fix that! I got a bunch of stuff coming tomorrow from mofo rc so I'll take can of that when I have it apart again. I thought those were supposed to stay on! Oh geez lol

[@johnnycash7803]

Will this fit the komodo furitek?

[@CapeCrawlers]

I don’t think it will. It’s very tight inside the chassis

[@johnnycash7803]

@@CapeCrawlers thanks for the reply how about the mofo ugly af chassis will that fit the komodo?

[@805crawlers]

Should I get this chassis or keep my ultra24??

[@CapeCrawlers]

They’re very different animals. The aluminum design of this kit is nice, but the ultra performs better I feel

[@RCCrawlerz209]

I feel stupid asking this...🤦🏼‍♂️ Where did you get your ramp from? Instead of using tires, for the flex factor. 🤔

[@CapeCrawlers]

Not a stupid question at all! I got it from Gazoo RC. He’s got an Etsy shop and sells two different sizes

[@RCCrawlerz209]

@@CapeCrawlers right on. 👍🏻

[@cypress1j1]

Luv n your videos bro ...awesome work man and awesome build im thinking of buying one ....do you know if a micro komodo would fit ??

[@ucandoit555]

you do some cool builds ..

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks! I’ve been having a lot of fun with these custom chassis kits

[@stratosamv7119]

Just curious what is your best performing build?

[@CapeCrawlers]

I think it’s my green deadbolt with the 4WS. Although the ultra 24 I did recently is quite lethal as well

[@baltheornlongbeard1156]

what song is playing at 15 minute mark???

[@CapeCrawlers]

Urban Legend by ikoliks

[@will_i_am1179]

What happened to the Jeep desk

[@CapeCrawlers]

I still have it but built a bigger bench for storage and for bigger rigs.

[@jasonhowell9589]

Keep your long socks and just run a limiting straps so that you still got the same amount of articulation but you won't have that problem with it unloading I like going to the local craft store and picking up the it's like very tiny bungee cord or maybe like stretchy string you find it at Michaels or Jo-Ann fabrics run one single one right in the center that way everything still allowed to stretch and move freely

[@CapeCrawlers]

Very good point. I run that same setup on some of my other rigs but didn’t pursue it for this one for whatever reason

[@andrewrichey7374]

Wow looks awesome dude, I’ll have to get some carbon fiber links also they look great are they from the same company

[@CapeCrawlers]

Love the links, they look so good.

[@praetor47]

would've been much nicer if it had the "hinged cover" for the battery tray just like the roof! it would've looked badass! but with that exposed battery look it's... eeh.

[@CapeCrawlers]

Totally agree. The battery is an eyesore right in the front of the build

[@james-dt4ei]

U should do a different color besides red lol or blue I know u love them we need to see the other colors. They would be good builds

[@CapeCrawlers]

I know I need to diversify 🤣 but I did do the green Injora buggy!

[@MrCubflyer]

I have run into the not threaded deal on chassis ,one solution Ive done is throw a helicoil in there.

[@SCX24RANGE]

bumper bar is too far forward. Looked at their website.😁

[@SCX24RANGE]

My $20 injora didnt have pictures or instructions. I had to look at customer reviews

[@themidwestconnect]

💪💯

[@REAR_VIEW_MEDIA]

wassup

[@laytonmask2175]

your builds are great but i think all the flex is too much, it cuts into your climbing and scale

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thank you, and you're right. I definitely sacrifice scale and overall performance due to my addiction to flex!

[@fencep]

it always looks so wrong without springs. Not a fan of that look.

[@CapeCrawlers]

It is very bizarre! Can't deny the crawling benefits though, but it's certainly an unorthodox setup.

[@RootzHasTanks]

bro this barely is an scx 24 after this😭😭

[@CapeCrawlers]

Not much left!

[@Callmebutturblk]

Have you tried putting internal springs in the shock? Keep it from extending? Nice build.

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks! No, I haven’t tried that yet but I always think that I should!

[@Callmebutturblk]

@@CapeCrawlers try that and try extending it by using gladiator links and center shaft. You my have to re-position the shocks to give it the lcg look…