Overdose x WUN FR-D
Overview:
I had come up with the idea of building an all black FR-D early last year, and throughout the year I had collected parts for my eventual FR-D build.
Since I wanted to build an all black chassis, I sold my FR-D Ver 1.1 kit when I got wind of the Ver. 2 kit including black carbon decks instead of SSG.
By this time I had collected most of the major bits I'd be needing, and after selling my DIB, I ordered the remaining parts I'd need to complete the chassis.
So now that I have all the parts I need to build the FR-D into a roller, it's time to get down to business.
Build - Part 1
Here it is, all the contents of the box layed out.
![[Image: 003_zps76298c1f.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/003_zps76298c1f.jpg)
I started by prepping the main chassis plates carbon edges, by sanding them down, and adding some glue to seal the edges.
As far as the sanding went, I used some 400 grit sandpaper, giving the edges a good sand to get rid of the "sharp" feeling.
![[Image: 008_zpsb58a8aa4.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/008_zpsb58a8aa4.jpg)
With that done, I turned my attention to building the WUN kit.
I started by assembling the gearbox, this was actually a very straightforward process.
![[Image: 005_zps7c96f5c0.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/005_zps7c96f5c0.jpg)
I should note I opted to run some Square RC steel pinions.
These are some of the strongest steel pinions on the market.
![[Image: 004_zps74284514.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/004_zps74284514.jpg)
The gear mesh is adjusted by loosening the top screw, and adjusting the arm up or down.
As you can see, I ditched the stock black hex screws for some gold hex screws.
![[Image: 004_zps99c364c2.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/004_zps99c364c2.jpg)
Once this was done, I went to work on the front suspension mounts.
As per the manual I shaved down the stock plastic front separate suspension mounts.
![[Image: 012_zpsb61d268e.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/012_zpsb61d268e.jpg)
The reason for doing so is to create clearance for the motor.
If you are running the aluminum mounts, I do not believe you will have to worry about clearance issues.
![[Image: 015_zps22da8c79.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/015_zps22da8c79.jpg)
The FR-D kit supplies a front suspension mount, which has a cutout for the motor.
![[Image: 014_zps677f12e7.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/014_zps677f12e7.jpg)
Next I installed the steering posts, as well as the hardened front drive cup that comes with the FR-D Ver. 2 kit.
![[Image: 011_zps9d90315e.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/011_zps9d90315e.jpg)
![[Image: 012_zpsec608a0a.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/012_zpsec608a0a.jpg)
Everything is coming together nicely, very straightforward build.
![[Image: 013_zpse29d998c.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/013_zpse29d998c.jpg)
As for the gears, make sure you do not tighten the pinions right up against the aluminum mounts.
Doing so may cause some binding, a little play is desirable for a free moving transfer case.
![[Image: 014_zpscff7fd8a.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/014_zpscff7fd8a.jpg)
With the front bulkhead/transfer case built, I turned my attention to the rear gear case.
I opted to run a black Overdose gear case in place of the stock plastic unit.
![[Image: 007_zps8a779b37.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/007_zps8a779b37.jpg)
Inside it would be housing a RC926 light weight solid axle.
This unit is aluminum, with steel outdrive cups.
![[Image: 005_zps450649fd.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/005_zps450649fd.jpg)
For the rear damper tower, I will also be running an Overdose rear tower.
![[Image: 015_zps4073433e.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/015_zps4073433e.jpg)
For the gears, I am using the stock plastic units mated to the RC926 solid axle.
![[Image: 022_zps31b1ecce.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/022_zps31b1ecce.jpg)
Everything is coming together great at this point.
![[Image: 016_zps06e2b50f.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/016_zps06e2b50f.jpg)
For my rear drive cup, I'm also using an Overdose unit.
![[Image: 017_zps0ae8dc13.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/017_zps0ae8dc13.jpg)
For the FR-D kit, you need to use the short input shaft used on the front of the Drift Package.
I found there was a fair bit of back and forth play in this, and added some shims to eliminate the play.
![[Image: 018_zps720edd99.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/018_zps720edd99.jpg)
The drive cup is attached using a screw in pin.
This is much more convenient than the original "clip in" pin that comes with the Drift Pacakage.
![[Image: 019_zps6dc0cb83.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/019_zps6dc0cb83.jpg)
I forgot to add the Overdose rear gear case mount, but the rear gear case is basically done.
![[Image: 020_zps76fcf677.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/020_zps76fcf677.jpg)
I then installed the gear case, along with the stock plastic suspension blocks.
I should note that the manual says to use front separate suspension blocks in the rear...
Since I didn't have any at the moment, I just installed the rear separate ones for the time being...
![[Image: 025_zpsc2a10244.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/025_zpsc2a10244.jpg)
As for the center shaft I went with a black Overdose shaft.
![[Image: 024_zpsd7c4d022.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/024_zpsd7c4d022.jpg)
Up next was the battery mounts.
For that I will be using some saddle pack mounts.
These do not come with the FR-D kit, and must be purchased separately.
![[Image: 026_zpsb6f80a6e.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/026_zpsb6f80a6e.jpg)
With them installed, the chassis is coming together rather well.
![[Image: 027_zps70ab4c5a.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/027_zps70ab4c5a.jpg)
![[Image: 029_zps2c2dc047.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/029_zps2c2dc047.jpg)
Now I needed to install the upper deck pieces. This is a two piece design, that ties in the upper deck with the front transfer case/bulkhead.
![[Image: 030_zps482b0066.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/030_zps482b0066.jpg)
And there you have it, the WUN kit is basically all assembled.
![[Image: 032_zpsdbda11ae.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/032_zpsdbda11ae.jpg)
Here you can see the front upper deck design, how it ties in the bottom deck with the steering posts into the top of the transfer case.
![[Image: 033_zpsb5de410a.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/033_zpsb5de410a.jpg)
Yea... my upper deck is upside down T_T
![[Image: 034_zps550c7309.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/034_zps550c7309.jpg)
In the rear, I added some 1mm spacers under the top deck.
This is all I needed for battery clearance.
You can probably get away with using some M3x10 screws instead of M3x12.
![[Image: 036_zps7cb1a2f6.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/036_zps7cb1a2f6.jpg)
![[Image: 035_zpsac100375.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/035_zpsac100375.jpg)
All that was left now was to mount the motor mount ring and front damper tower.
![[Image: 031_zpsa474f2c9.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/031_zpsa474f2c9.jpg)
For the front damper tower, I will be running a black Overdose unit.
![[Image: 038_zps66492fd6.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/038_zps66492fd6.jpg)
The final pieces of the WUN kit installed.
![[Image: 039_zps98763931.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/039_zps98763931.jpg)
The motor mount ring clamps the motor in place using a 18mm screw.
I test fitted my motor, and there should be no need to mount it to the bulkhead/transfer case.
The ring holds it in place firm and secure.
You can always install yours onto the front bulkhead/transfer case to be safe, but I'll opt not to.
![[Image: 040_zps2001e89d.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/040_zps2001e89d.jpg)
This is as far as I got today. Overall it didn't take me all that long either.
![[Image: 041_zps3136c63a.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/041_zps3136c63a.jpg)
![[Image: 042_zpsdd590bba.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/042_zpsdd590bba.jpg)
![[Image: 043_zps96408f0d.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/043_zps96408f0d.jpg)
Next will be the suspension, and installing the steering wipers.
I'll put the top deck on the correct way when I install the steering wipers as well haha...
Overview:
I had come up with the idea of building an all black FR-D early last year, and throughout the year I had collected parts for my eventual FR-D build.
Since I wanted to build an all black chassis, I sold my FR-D Ver 1.1 kit when I got wind of the Ver. 2 kit including black carbon decks instead of SSG.
By this time I had collected most of the major bits I'd be needing, and after selling my DIB, I ordered the remaining parts I'd need to complete the chassis.
So now that I have all the parts I need to build the FR-D into a roller, it's time to get down to business.
Build - Part 1
Here it is, all the contents of the box layed out.
![[Image: 003_zps76298c1f.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/003_zps76298c1f.jpg)
I started by prepping the main chassis plates carbon edges, by sanding them down, and adding some glue to seal the edges.
As far as the sanding went, I used some 400 grit sandpaper, giving the edges a good sand to get rid of the "sharp" feeling.
![[Image: 008_zpsb58a8aa4.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/008_zpsb58a8aa4.jpg)
With that done, I turned my attention to building the WUN kit.
I started by assembling the gearbox, this was actually a very straightforward process.
![[Image: 005_zps7c96f5c0.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/005_zps7c96f5c0.jpg)
I should note I opted to run some Square RC steel pinions.
These are some of the strongest steel pinions on the market.
![[Image: 004_zps74284514.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/004_zps74284514.jpg)
The gear mesh is adjusted by loosening the top screw, and adjusting the arm up or down.
As you can see, I ditched the stock black hex screws for some gold hex screws.
![[Image: 004_zps99c364c2.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/004_zps99c364c2.jpg)
Once this was done, I went to work on the front suspension mounts.
As per the manual I shaved down the stock plastic front separate suspension mounts.
![[Image: 012_zpsb61d268e.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/012_zpsb61d268e.jpg)
The reason for doing so is to create clearance for the motor.
If you are running the aluminum mounts, I do not believe you will have to worry about clearance issues.
![[Image: 015_zps22da8c79.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/015_zps22da8c79.jpg)
The FR-D kit supplies a front suspension mount, which has a cutout for the motor.
![[Image: 014_zps677f12e7.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/014_zps677f12e7.jpg)
Next I installed the steering posts, as well as the hardened front drive cup that comes with the FR-D Ver. 2 kit.
![[Image: 011_zps9d90315e.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/011_zps9d90315e.jpg)
![[Image: 012_zpsec608a0a.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/012_zpsec608a0a.jpg)
Everything is coming together nicely, very straightforward build.
![[Image: 013_zpse29d998c.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/013_zpse29d998c.jpg)
As for the gears, make sure you do not tighten the pinions right up against the aluminum mounts.
Doing so may cause some binding, a little play is desirable for a free moving transfer case.
![[Image: 014_zpscff7fd8a.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/014_zpscff7fd8a.jpg)
With the front bulkhead/transfer case built, I turned my attention to the rear gear case.
I opted to run a black Overdose gear case in place of the stock plastic unit.
![[Image: 007_zps8a779b37.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/007_zps8a779b37.jpg)
Inside it would be housing a RC926 light weight solid axle.
This unit is aluminum, with steel outdrive cups.
![[Image: 005_zps450649fd.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/005_zps450649fd.jpg)
For the rear damper tower, I will also be running an Overdose rear tower.
![[Image: 015_zps4073433e.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/015_zps4073433e.jpg)
For the gears, I am using the stock plastic units mated to the RC926 solid axle.
![[Image: 022_zps31b1ecce.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/022_zps31b1ecce.jpg)
Everything is coming together great at this point.
![[Image: 016_zps06e2b50f.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/016_zps06e2b50f.jpg)
For my rear drive cup, I'm also using an Overdose unit.
![[Image: 017_zps0ae8dc13.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/017_zps0ae8dc13.jpg)
For the FR-D kit, you need to use the short input shaft used on the front of the Drift Package.
I found there was a fair bit of back and forth play in this, and added some shims to eliminate the play.
![[Image: 018_zps720edd99.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/018_zps720edd99.jpg)
The drive cup is attached using a screw in pin.
This is much more convenient than the original "clip in" pin that comes with the Drift Pacakage.
![[Image: 019_zps6dc0cb83.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/019_zps6dc0cb83.jpg)
I forgot to add the Overdose rear gear case mount, but the rear gear case is basically done.
![[Image: 020_zps76fcf677.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/020_zps76fcf677.jpg)
I then installed the gear case, along with the stock plastic suspension blocks.
I should note that the manual says to use front separate suspension blocks in the rear...
Since I didn't have any at the moment, I just installed the rear separate ones for the time being...
![[Image: 025_zpsc2a10244.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/025_zpsc2a10244.jpg)
As for the center shaft I went with a black Overdose shaft.
![[Image: 024_zpsd7c4d022.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/024_zpsd7c4d022.jpg)
Up next was the battery mounts.
For that I will be using some saddle pack mounts.
These do not come with the FR-D kit, and must be purchased separately.
![[Image: 026_zpsb6f80a6e.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/026_zpsb6f80a6e.jpg)
With them installed, the chassis is coming together rather well.
![[Image: 027_zps70ab4c5a.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/027_zps70ab4c5a.jpg)
![[Image: 029_zps2c2dc047.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/029_zps2c2dc047.jpg)
Now I needed to install the upper deck pieces. This is a two piece design, that ties in the upper deck with the front transfer case/bulkhead.
![[Image: 030_zps482b0066.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/030_zps482b0066.jpg)
And there you have it, the WUN kit is basically all assembled.
![[Image: 032_zpsdbda11ae.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/032_zpsdbda11ae.jpg)
Here you can see the front upper deck design, how it ties in the bottom deck with the steering posts into the top of the transfer case.
![[Image: 033_zpsb5de410a.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/033_zpsb5de410a.jpg)
Yea... my upper deck is upside down T_T
![[Image: 034_zps550c7309.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/034_zps550c7309.jpg)
In the rear, I added some 1mm spacers under the top deck.
This is all I needed for battery clearance.
You can probably get away with using some M3x10 screws instead of M3x12.
![[Image: 036_zps7cb1a2f6.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/036_zps7cb1a2f6.jpg)
![[Image: 035_zpsac100375.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/035_zpsac100375.jpg)
All that was left now was to mount the motor mount ring and front damper tower.
![[Image: 031_zpsa474f2c9.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/031_zpsa474f2c9.jpg)
For the front damper tower, I will be running a black Overdose unit.
![[Image: 038_zps66492fd6.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/038_zps66492fd6.jpg)
The final pieces of the WUN kit installed.
![[Image: 039_zps98763931.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/039_zps98763931.jpg)
The motor mount ring clamps the motor in place using a 18mm screw.
I test fitted my motor, and there should be no need to mount it to the bulkhead/transfer case.
The ring holds it in place firm and secure.
You can always install yours onto the front bulkhead/transfer case to be safe, but I'll opt not to.
![[Image: 040_zps2001e89d.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/040_zps2001e89d.jpg)
This is as far as I got today. Overall it didn't take me all that long either.
![[Image: 041_zps3136c63a.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/041_zps3136c63a.jpg)
![[Image: 042_zpsdd590bba.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/042_zpsdd590bba.jpg)
![[Image: 043_zps96408f0d.jpg]](http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w444/GenkiRF/Wrap-Up%20Next%20FR-D/043_zps96408f0d.jpg)
Next will be the suspension, and installing the steering wipers.
I'll put the top deck on the correct way when I install the steering wipers as well haha...