class 1 Lambo crawler project

[VeryBumpy]

Nice. Reminds me of Carmageddon.

[allanon1965]

I went to the crawler course today and let me say this...the Lambo performed much better than I expected! I couldn't believe how well it handled the rocks and terrain. the tires deformed just enough in my opinion. the growlers seemed to grab the rocks very well and I figure they will only get better as they break in. Here are a few pics from today, I took the Lambo as well as all my other crawlers but I only took pics of the Lambo.

[allanon1965]

I think I finally have a good class 1 rig! The only thing I see keeping it out of class 1 right now is not having a Chassis mounted servo which I plan on doing later this year..I am currently unsure if the front wheels meet the spec for center of the wheel well +/- 1/2 inch

[durfeec]

Originally Posted by allanon1965

I think I finally have a good class 1 rig! The only thing I see keeping it out of class 1 right now is not having a Chassis mounted servo which I plan on doing later this year..I am currently unsure if the front wheels meet the spec for center of the wheel well +/- 1/2 inch

Personally I would struggle with competing against it as a class 1. The body is "comp cut" like you would a jeep or chevy. But it is a badass rig.


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[allanon1965]

I see what you are talking about, the front fenders are cut pretty far forward...so it may not qualify as a class 1, thats ok, it still is a great rig! I can always build another class 1 rig anyway and I rarely compete....

that being said, I think it would be class 2 legal as it stands right now..

I tested it on some wood outside before I went to the course and it would climb the wood panel up to 55 degrees.... as would all of my other crawlers.. so I am happy about that as well...

[NXPRSS]

Get some video action next time if ya can...

[allanon1965]

I will try, but kinda hard to drive and video at the same time...may have to invest in a go pro...

[Ditchrat]

I really want to say this is the stupidest thing I have heard of, but somehow I cant.

That thing is pretty neat.

It reminds me of a beach fishing rig that was down in NJ for a while, guy made a 4x4 vette.
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[NXPRSS]

Originally Posted by Ditchrat

I really want to say this is the stupidest thing I have heard of, but somehow I cant.

That thing is pretty neat.

It reminds me of a beach fishing rig that was down in NJ for a while, guy made a 4x4 vette.
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I'd be one of the first ones puking at the sight of someone doing that to a vette, BUT THAT ACTUALLY LOOKS GOOD!!
Juse like this smaller lambo build!!

[NXPRSS]

Any updates on the lambo??

[allanon1965]

Not yet, work has been busy and I have been building up a 6x6 so not much time to spend on my other rigs. That being said, I hope to becable to hit the crawler course again later this week when I am off since the weather is supposed to be excellent!

I continue to be impressed by this crawler though, its much better than it appears is would be. I am pretty sure the growlers have a part in that! I will be looking for another one of these bodies to keep for a spare.