Post pictures of your stick chassis here

[kevinlongisland]

My comp rig, soon to get a make-over:

http://www.thecrawlerstore.com/images/Xtreme_Gallery/kevin3.jpg

this is rich's truck with my body, but mine will look exactly the same:

http://www.thecrawlerstore.com/images/X22/DSCN5567.JPG

http://www.thecrawlerstore.com/images/X22/DSCN5584.JPG

[WRMorrison]

Here's mine with the new body, 2.2 style!

[ratmloud]

heres a quick one, just shot the body and mounted.

[EeePee]

http://img236.exs.cx/img236/3007/truck8zw.jpg

For now...as the FJ body changes the way the Stick works.

[jason]

Here's mine! :flipoff:

http://s94251975.onlinehome.us/whoopass.jpg

[WRMorrison]

Speak softly, and wheel a BIG stick! Introducing, SILVER!

[TwistedCreations]

here is my stick, i bet it will spank all of your guys' sticks :flipoff:

[Cake Eater]

I know... Cadi's don't do crawlin', But this one is my "Pimp Stick". :mrgreen:

[syco133]

Twisted that is the sharpest stick yet I love it.Nice trucks guys really love the pimp stick now get a gold body and some wire rims and curb feelers and you will be the heezy fo sheezy.

[1beatjeep]

RATMLOUD
Sticks is the best looking stick to me

[TwistedCreations]

LMAO JB- it really goes anywhere i point it ;-)

[EeePee]

Keep this thread going...

http://img275.echo.cx/img275/7652/19to.jpg

http://img160.echo.cx/img160/8868/61gs.jpg

http://img55.echo.cx/img55/2007/25qf1.jpg

http://img275.echo.cx/img275/4364/543bj.jpg

http://img279.echo.cx/img279/5738/644zh.jpg

[JasonInAugusta]

I noticed none of you guys run your bodies like I run mine.

I'll snap some of mine this weekend. :mrgreen:

[TwistedCreations]

you talking about as low as you run it? i know you run yours so low that you have to hack it up for the shocks mounts to fit through :mrgreen:

[JasonInAugusta]

Yup, that's what I 'm talking about.

Slam it down as far as possible.

I like the shock mounts sticking through the hood.

I gotta get that new body painted for it.

[EeePee]

I plan on it with the new Camo body, just haven't made that commitment yet...

Or narrow it maybe...

[kevinlongisland]

yeh, i think i'm about ready to slam my body down against the backbone. I tried the tall body untrimmed thing. I like it at first, but not anymore. I might hack up my bronco body and put that on it. the last shot is great, shows the funky articulation/body relationship. The tall body as it sits now:

[boner]

Here are some pics of mine I suck at taking pics but here you go

http://img270.echo.cx/img270/2408/img00726ls.th.jpg (http://img270.echo.cx/my.php?image=img00726ls.jpg)http://img270.echo.cx/img270/4119/img00708po.th.jpg (http://img270.echo.cx/my.php?image=img00708po.jpg)
http://img270.echo.cx/img270/7909/img00694mp.th.jpg (http://img270.echo.cx/my.php?image=img00694mp.jpg)

[EeePee]

WOAH!!! That's a heck of a body job!

What's that rear servo mount contraption?

[boner]

i just snapped some pics of my rear sevo I will post them as soon as I can get on the other computer

[Xtreme RC]

well here is my stick completely done for now. Soon i will be narrowing and slamming the body. These tires are for show and playing. i have Moabs for comps. Hope to get some action shots tomorrow.

[kevinlongisland]

nice rigs guys! boner, damn thats one reduced body! nice work.

xtremerc, nice rig. Are you running magnetic mayhems? any clearance issues with the links? are you running adjustable motor mounts?

[boner]

here are some pics of my rear servo that I took last night

http://img172.echo.cx/img172/3416/img00740xq.th.jpg (http://img172.echo.cx/my.php?image=img00740xq.jpg)http://img172.echo.cx/img172/8818/img00723fy.th.jpg (http://img172.echo.cx/my.php?image=img00723fy.jpg)http://img172.echo.cx/img172/9816/img00704lf.th.jpg (http://img172.echo.cx/my.php?image=img00704lf.jpg)

[Xtreme RC]

yeah i am running the mayhems. I personnaly love them. I ran them in my gecko at the green River comp a cfew weeks ago and took 3rd. They have plenty or torque with 9t pinions but give me good wheel speed which i like. That was with a 6 cell. Now in the stick they are almost two fast with the 11.1 lipoly. This thing probably runs 10mph. It is balistic, considering it is suspose to be a rock crawler. LOL. I will probably go back to lathes now that i am using the lithiums. Not sure.

But yes i had to bend both the links to clear the motors. I am using the TTR motor mounts but still had to bend the links. works good though and doesn't effect anything. I used 2 spacers on each side to help extend the links out from the chassis. Here are some pics

[kevinlongisland]

xtremerc, thanks for the info.

[boner]

Here are some pics of my 2.2
http://img278.echo.cx/img278/4086/img00907od.th.jpg (http://img278.echo.cx/my.php?image=img00907od.jpg)http://img278.echo.cx/img278/130/img00927aa.th.jpg (http://img278.echo.cx/my.php?image=img00927aa.jpg)http://img278.echo.cx/img278/5341/img00910al.th.jpg (http://img278.echo.cx/my.php?image=img00910al.jpg)

[kevinlongisland]

here they are loading in full size. easier to view. I like the look. Thats one of my favorite bodies, the land cruiser.


http://www.thecrawlerstore.com/images/Xtreme_Gallery/BonerX22/img00907od.jpg

http://www.thecrawlerstore.com/images/Xtreme_Gallery/BonerX22/img00910al.jpg

http://www.thecrawlerstore.com/images/Xtreme_Gallery/BonerX22/img00927aa.jpg

[grayman]

hi there, just to share some pics of my crawler .. :mrgreen:

http://www.kazimages.com/uploads/ddae7d058e.jpg (http://www.kazimages.com/)

http://www.kazimages.com/uploads/3eec88c85f.jpg (http://www.kazimages.com/)

http://www.kazimages.com/uploads/d301c357b4.jpg (http://www.kazimages.com/)

http://www.kazimages.com/uploads/71ad1e7173.jpg (http://www.kazimages.com/)

hope u guys like it.. needs bigger wheels though, the diff cases are getting pretty hung up with these 2.2's.. ;-)

[EeePee]

I like it!

What batteries?

[grayman]

Thanks! :mrgreen:

Right now, the batteries are just Sanyo 3000s, very old cells, >3yrs, v bad run time :roll: . was saddle packed, now I just stacked them .. need to get new cells tho.. run time with the old cells were abt 20~25mins.. :roll:

[grayman]

Chassis: TCS Xtreme Comp
WB: 16"
Motors: Integy Lathe 55T
Pinions: 10T(Front)/9T(Rear)
Servos: Airtronics ERG-VB (13.0kg torgue)
ESC: Super Rooster
Radio: Hitec Laser 6 (for independent steering)
Wheels: Imex 2.2 All-T's
Rims: HPI 5 Star deep dish
Body: HPI Rubicon Jeep (hacked up) with Roll bar/lights from an old basher truck
Others: Servo savers with BTA steering in front
:lol:

The lathe motors are giving so much torque, they are causing the brass hexes to spin in their rims.... :neutral: hope the RPM stablemaxx i ordered have a stronger hex area.. :roll:

[EeePee]

I'll keep posting...

Tire change.

http://img136.echo.cx/img136/4104/yo2ra.jpg

http://img136.echo.cx/img136/4862/ya1ll.jpg

I know you guys have more pictures!

[kevinlongisland]

Very nice photos, they'll have to go up on the site! I like the giant tracs on the stablemaxx rims, looks good. And i just love the look of these trucks now with the behind that axle steering. Cleans up the front end and makes it look more aggresive.

[syco133]

I figured it was time to add my pics also to the mix.
http://www.yesalbum.com/v001/syco133/stick_cover_shot.jpg
http://www.yesalbum.com/v001/syco133/the_stick_flex.jpg

[LIKES2CRAWL]

heres a quick one, just shot the body and mounted.
What body is this? Is it home built or do they make a 4-door body?

[kevinlongisland]

Syco133, looks good. Thanks for posting up some pictures. Good luck at the comp and kick some butt!

[ratmloud]

Eeepee- sweet truck! looks badass!

likes2crawl- thats a dodge powerwagon body, it fits the stick great, I just wish I had painted it a different color.

Kevin- I love the behind the axle steering also, looks way better up front (makes truck meaner looking) and it's easy to do on a stick chassis! :mrgreen:

I had to sell my stick awhile back due to cash problems, but things are looking up and I may be getting back in to crawling soon...if so I will prob. be in touch for another stick. ;-)

as a matter of fact how much would the total be for a stick chassis with steering, comp. clod axles, and a tq3 modded cost? (hook a brother up a little if I buy all at once?) PM me when you get a chance.

[kevinlongisland]

you have pm

[EeePee]

Eeepee- sweet truck! looks badass!

Cool man thanks!

Body trim, and a wheel change picture.

[kevinlongisland]

that's exactly where i trimmed my body. although i mounted it lower, the sides hang below the chassis. I'll probably raise mine back up some.

what rims are those? Looking good man.

My BTA steering was giving me fits today. I might have to switch it back to the front too. But i'm working on improving the BTA setup.

[EeePee]

How did you mount it lower? I'm sitting on the top of the shocks. Did you cut into the hood and bed?

Those are the Pro-Line Maxx Velocity with the offset. Just stretch the tires. I bought them in an attempt to get a little narrower than the StableMaxxs. As they were supposed to be according to manufacture's websites. They ended up being a touch further outboard. But they look pretty cool. Little heavier than the StableMaxxs too, oh well.

About the BTA steering. I couldn't get my servo saver to fit, or what I did to make it fit, I wasn't happy with. I had to use a rigid arm, and I would go through servo gears everytime I went out pretty much. So, back to the front it went until I had the desire to to futz with it again. There's defiantely an advantage to the BTA set-up though.

[kevinlongisland]

yup, i cut into the body and bed so the upper shock mounts stick through. i like those rims, i might try a set out. yeh, i do love the bta. but if it's not working properly it not's worth it. I have to go back to my original servo saver, i had no problems with that one (ofna).

[EeePee]

Hey now who's is this?

http://www.rcmadhouse.com/MadGallery/albums/userpics/10001/DSC00007%7E0.JPG

What is that battery?

I found it on RCMadhouse.com or something similar, I think it's Australian.

[jason]

Same batterys I use

[EeePee]

I thought those CPB1800s didn't fit there. Well, that's really cool if they do.

4/5A > AA

[kevinlongisland]

I did sell one chassis to a guy down in australia, but don't know if he's on RCC or what his screen name is.

i just tried to fit my battery like that. It's really close. It doesn't fit flat on the axle tube brace, it's just a little too long. But, the tires don't hit. That could be the future battery location up front there. I may have to make a special plate to raise it up slightly.

[ffactory666]

Hi guys.

Kevin your correct , that's my green truck the Mantis down in OZ.

EeePee were did you get that pic from , i think it's only been posted on our Australian crawler comp site.

To fit the battery like that i just put a spacer underneath the plate nearest the diff on the axle tube , this angles the plate enough so that you can fit the battery flat .
I also dremeled a bit off the top shock mount so that at full artic the battery wouldn't hit the shock mount, thus limiting the artic.

Sorry i havn't sent you any pics yet Kevin , but i havn't competed since the last time i spoke to you.Going to wait till our OZ Nationals and then i'll post some pics up , there going to be held in a realy insane area and the pics should come out great.

[ffactory666]

Also how do you post pics.
When i try it says i can't post any attachements.

[kevinlongisland]

ffactory666, you have to have a star (paying member) to add attachments/pics to your post. You can still post pictures if you have them hosted somewhere like photobucket.com or rcpics.com.

i like the truck especially the battery placement. yeh, i thought that front upper shock mount looked a little different. hope you do well in the comps with the truck.

[EeePee]

EeePee were did you get that pic from
Some where on here: http://www.rcmadhouse.com

[ffactory666]

Some where on here: http://www.rcmadhouse.com


Ok , that's one of he guys we crawl with website .He's opening up an indoor tracks/hobby store and competes in our crawling events , so we post our results there.

And Kevin the stick is doing well , i have only entered two comps and at the second comp i came second , not bad considering this is my first crawler and i was the only one that didn't get a roll over the whole day.The only thing that let me down was the steering circle on my truck , i have since dremeled off the steering stops.

Gotta also say thanks to Kevin for the battery reccomendation.It has plenty of punch and i nearly get through a whole comp on 1 battery.

Anyway enough of my ranting next time i'll have some pics to post.

[rindaen]

Couple Pics of my new Stick.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/Rindaen/Stick/BPComp024.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/Rindaen/Stick/DSC01576.jpg

[azvader]

GREAT crawler Kevin !!! I'm speechless.

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j250/ParcPics/IMG_0844.jpg

TCS 2.2 Stick chassis
Traxxas Big Bores w/30w and Losi soft buggy rr springs
Clod axles w/bearings, hot glue lockers, shaved cases, and alloy knuckles
SR w/a pair of 55t lathe motors 13t pinions 3300mah 6-cell sub-C saddle pack
Hitec 5645MG BTA frt Hitec 645MG indy rr steer
M2Ks w/hacked foams and 4oz weighs in each frt
Face narrowed RPM Pede rr rims w/Kydex rock rings
Futaba 3PDF TX w/Hitec RX
Chevy Silverado w/Red Dragon paint job

Build Thread
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14333

[kevinlongisland]

Looking good Mike. Nice looking bead locks, where did you get them from? If you ever decide to sell that give me a call first. It would be nice to have a 2.2 stick chassis.

[FrankyRizzo]

Wonder Mut II has beenn built. Looking forward to crawling the crap out of it this weekend. I have the standard stick battery mounted on the spine on top for now. I will be reconfiguring my packs so I can mount them on the axles.

We have a comp on the 17th and I will see how I do.

[Mnster]

Although mine is custom I still bought parts from the Crawler Store to make my truck.

http://www.freewebs.com/nissan4x4hb/IM000237.JPG
http://www.freewebs.com/nissan4x4hb/IM000880.JPG
http://www.freewebs.com/nissan4x4hb/IM000892.JPG
http://www.freewebs.com/nissan4x4hb/IM000855.JPG
http://www.freewebs.com/nissan4x4hb/IM000842.JPG

[ffactory666]

Although mine is custom I still bought parts from the Crawler Store to make my truck.

http://www.freewebs.com/nissan4x4hb/IM000237.JPG
http://www.freewebs.com/nissan4x4hb/IM000880.JPG
http://www.freewebs.com/nissan4x4hb/IM000892.JPG
http://www.freewebs.com/nissan4x4hb/IM000855.JPG
http://www.freewebs.com/nissan4x4hb/IM000842.JPG

Looks great , love the rear cage on the body.

Now we need some close ups and naked shots ( truck not you )

[kevinlongisland]

FrankyRizzo, nice looking rigs. I especially like the photo with the rock pleazr body, nice!

Mnster, i like the tube frame rear section. Very cool.

Now we need some close ups and naked shots ( truck not you )

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I agree, lets see some shots with the top off.

[FrankyRizzo]

I got to put it through it's paces yesterday. Works Phenom! Busted my front servo twice so ****canned it and got 2 Hitec 5645's. Also it seems the truck is very light. Nice problem to have because then you can add weight where you want it. I added 9 oz to each wheel in the front and I will see how it does tonight.

This thing is the ****!

[FrankyRizzo]

Well I added 9oz in each tire and it did really awesome. The servos held up no problem. Here is a few pics.

This chassis is amazing! I am doing things that I could never do in my TXT for sure. The crawlover clearance makes it way more fun.

1st comp and it did very well. Wont be happy until it racks up negative points.

[kevinlongisland]

Some nice shots of a customers truck, Anthony Smith:

[Mnster]

Looks clean and new.

[JasonInAugusta]

Here's mine.

Call it what you want. I call it "The Pain", a buddy of mine calls it "Fawk Stick". :lol:

http://www.thecrawlerstore.com/images/Xtreme_Gallery/JIA/IMG_1974.jpg

http://www.thecrawlerstore.com/images/Xtreme_Gallery/JIA/bfd09.jpg

[Mnster]

October pic for ya'll

http://www.chitownrc.com/gallery/files/5/5/IM000183.JPG

[kevinlongisland]

Mnster, i just love that look of that stick/tuber hybrid. Just awesome! Do you mind if i put that picture on my website?

[Mnster]

Sure post it up! :mrgreen:

[kevinlongisland]

thanks man

[ffactory666]

Have updated my aussie stick ( Mantis )ready for our next comp.

It's going to be held at the international 1:1 4x4 show which is going around the country at the moment .So there will be thousands passing through the doors over the three day event so i thought i better get a new lid as well.

They are setting up a course for us at the 1:1 crawler display so it should be awsome.

It's being held next weekend.

imageshack.us]http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/7343/dsc000384zb.jpg[/URL]

[ffactory666]

I chose the body and paint scheme and had it airbrushed for me. I stuck with the green theme as this is the Mantis.

It nearly dissapears in the grass just like the insect in this shot.

http://img333.imageshack.us/img333/2750/dsc000457zx.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[ffactory666]

Finally a poser shot until the next comp, you can't tell in the pic but the green used is candy green.

Forgot to mention the other mods.

Proline beadlocks narrowed an inch .
Track gears through the whole diff f/r.
TTR cvd's.
Placed 2mm lead sheeting ( we get this from roof tile shops down here) which i cut into 8mm wide strips and wrapped it around the axle bearing carrier inside of the steering knuckle. Iv'e got 7oz in each knuckle on the front and you cant even see it.


Also running the cvd's with Benders 23mm adapters , this narrows the track width by only 5mm each side.

http://img333.imageshack.us/img333/293/dsc000411kp.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[kevinlongisland]

looks great. like the little skid plate on the back axle.

[ffactory666]

looks great. like the little skid plate on the back axle.

Kevin those motor skids are on both front and rear and they work great.

[Kev808]

Here's some pics of my new rig.

[FrankyRizzo]

Looks good.

Do you have battery packs for it yet?

[kevinlongisland]

Great photos. That's a nice looking rig you've got there.

[Kev808]

Looks good.

Do you have battery packs for it yet?

Thanks... Bought a couple of packs at cheapbatterys.com

[Kev808]

Great photos. That's a nice looking rig you've got there.

Thanks. Brought it for a crawl yesterday for the first time, and it is sweet. It goes wherever it wants to. I'll post some more pics of it when I go crawling again.
Thanks again :)

[EeePee]

Do you have battery packs for it yet?

He kept true to the old school Stick battery placement area, the back axle.

Looks good.

[Speed Demon]

my stick crawler in building progress..
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c267/speed74/CLODAXLE2.jpg

[Mnster]

Recent pics from last weekend.
http://www.badgerracing.com/~rcracer/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6472&stc=1
http://www.badgerracing.com/~rcracer/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6481&stc=1
http://www.badgerracing.com/~rcracer/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6478&stc=1

Going to do a rebuild this winter.
I'm going to make
a longer 17" wheelbase (Better climbing)
Bent links (Greater clearance)
A full body no cage or maybe alum 1/2 cage (Less weight and better bias).
Weighted tires or axle weights of some kind in the front. (Better weight bias)
Go with a hollow back bone. (Less weight)
Front mounted electonics. (Better weight bias)

[Speed Demon]

This is my stick clod..the first comp crawler that I have ever had after ferw years in RC racing...:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

WB16.5"
Electronics : Tekin R2 on the way from OZ
Servo : Towerpro 11kg x 2
55T lathe motor
Wheel /tire : 2.2 M2k for mock up. Proline Moab 40 on the way. From USA
Shocks : EMAXX fom ebay.

I succesfully made this crawler because the guidance from RCC and of course, kevinlongisland and the rcc members. Thanks guys!
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c267/speed74/8928c18c.jpg

[kevinlongisland]

Your rig is looking nice! Good job man. I hope you enjoy the design and are impressed with the performance.

[High elevation Ted]

Pics of my stick called 'Wyld Stallion' for the narrowed mustang body I made for it. These are some poser shots with a different body while I'm visiting the east coast. I'll post the real thing when I get back to Cali.

[DISTURBIN' tha PEACE]

I'm still waiting for two rebel 2's & a VG6000, but I had to run it so I threw in the SR & a RS310 for my JR. Here's the pics :mrgreen:




http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/DTP420/HPIM0547.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/DTP420/HPIM0544.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/DTP420/HPIM0548.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/DTP420/HPIM0549.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/DTP420/HPIM0550.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/DTP420/HPIM0551.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/DTP420/HPIM0545.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/DTP420/HPIM0546.jpg


Thanks Kevin for the awsome chassis :mrgreen:

[EeePee]

That should be a real butt whooper. Nice.

[kevinlongisland]

Very nice pics guys. Thanks for posting them up. Disturbin, the paint job on that shell is awesome!!!! Sweet work. That truck looks sweet!

[Speed Demon]

This is mine.. half way done...LOL..

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c267/speed74/DSCN2772.jpg

[Speed Demon]

After I screwed up the bronco body, I decided to use the Proline Rock Pleazer body and it fit perfectly! Thanks for the advice from Kevin and Disturbin.

I use the 8T pinion and 55T lathe motor. 4WS set-up and it all works well..

here is the pics :

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c267/speed74/DSCN2831.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c267/speed74/DSCN2830.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c267/speed74/DSCN2829.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c267/speed74/DSCN2800.jpg

[kevinlongisland]

Great looking rig! Post up some pics out on the rocks when you can. Thanks for posting up.

[dynamaxxed]

thanks kevin, truck looks bad. maybe ill get to run it this week. finally got all put together. have electronics in truck just have to wire them up this week when i get some solder. got the new moab xl's with benders adapters and inet wideners with no rubbing. hopefully have some action shots next week.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c265/dynamaxxed/newstickpics003.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c265/dynamaxxed/newstickpics002.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c265/dynamaxxed/newstickpics001.jpg

[1beatjeep]

thanks kevin, truck looks bad. maybe ill get to run it this week. finally got all put together. have electronics in truck just have to wire them up this week when i get some solder. got the new moab xl's with benders adapters and inet wideners with no rubbing. hopefully have some action shots next week.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c265/dynamaxxed/newstickpics003.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c265/dynamaxxed/newstickpics002.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c265/dynamaxxed/newstickpics001.jpg

hey just wondering how wide are you with bender adapters and the inet wideners

[dynamaxxed]

14 1/4" outside to outside tire. hopefully i can find some people in alabama to crawl with. :)

[kevinlongisland]

dynamaxxed, i like the look with those tall tires. Thanks for posting up some pics. Merry Christmas everyone!

[Speed Demon]

Great looking rig! Post up some pics out on the rocks when you can. Thanks for posting up.
.
Thanks Kev,

Here is the picture that I took during the Christmas holiday. This is the first crawl I had and it was great! Too bad that the river is almost flooded. I couldn't find a difficult rock to climb... I really love the way the stick performed!! Bravo TCS!!
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c267/speed74/ROCK7.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c267/speed74/ROCK3.jpg

[Speed Demon]

more pics..
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c267/speed74/ROCK2.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c267/speed74/ROCK1.jpg

[Speed Demon]

last one..

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c267/speed74/ROCK.jpg

[kevinlongisland]

Nice pics. Thanks for posting them. We can call your truck "little devil". Looks like some bare legs in the back of one photo. You must be in a warm climate like us here in AZ!

[mp3ranger]

Here photo of my home made stick



http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/598000-598999/598686_89_full.jpg



http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/598000-598999/598686_93_full.jpg


More photos here (http://www.sounddomain.com/ride/598686/11)

[kevinlongisland]

mp3ranger, nice looking rig. Have you been out on the rocks yet? Do you like the performance of the truck?

Happy New Year Everyone!

[mp3ranger]

The setup worked good . I have changed the esc to a rebel 2 and 2 45t motors. That change was like night and day . I found it works better with the all stuff up close to front . Before it kept rolling over back wards. All I need now is some better servo .

((The stick is a dam good Design . )))

[kevinlongisland]

Yeh, foward weight is always good. And a nice 300 plus oz-in steering servo up front is really awesome. I run the hitec robot servo and i could never go back to 133-160oz-in servos up front.

[mp3ranger]

New parts installed

More photos here (http://www.sounddomain.com/ride/598686/13)



http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/598000-598999/598686_95_full.jpg

[CSR]

Here's my Super Class competition crawler for '06. TCS "Stick" chassis, Novak Super Rooster, 55 turn motors, TTR motor mounts, 9 tooth pinion in the front/8 tooth in the rear, Hitec HS645MG front/HS5645MG rear, Proline Moab's on Outback's. It'll have 3 Sub-C's on each knuckle...... 7-cells for the motors/5-cells for the servos. ;)

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g228/CSR73/RCR/100_1198.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g228/CSR73/RCR/100_1195.jpg

[kevinlongisland]

CSR, sweet looking rig, and great setup. That truck will be hard to beat with the setup you have on it.

[CSR]

CSR, sweet looking rig, and great setup. That truck will be hard to beat with the setup you have on it.


Thanks Kevin!

My rig wound up looking almost identical to JIA's and DTP's..... wasn't on purpose guys, I just reused the parts I had from my previous rig (TXT).;)

I ran the truck for a few minutes today and it worked Great! (especially considering there's no rear servo yet and I was running on a 700Mah 6-cell AA pack) :) We'll see how it works for me in the comps this year..... I'm still kinda new to the 'Clod Thing'.:D

[kevinlongisland]

Thanks Kevin!

My rig wound up looking almost identical to JIA's and DTP's..... wasn't on purpose guys, I just reused the parts I had from my previous rig (TXT).;)

I ran the truck for a few minutes today and it worked Great! (especially considering there's no rear servo yet and I was running on a 700Mah 6-cell AA pack) :) We'll see how it works for me in the comps this year..... I'm still kinda new to the 'Clod Thing'.:D

yes, another one that has turned to the darkside (clods)! I know your a kick-*** driver, and that you'll pick up the 'clod thing' quickly. As always, the local guys will have to watch out.

[metomwhou]

Wonder Mut II has beenn built. Looking forward to crawling the crap out of it this weekend. I have the standard stick battery mounted on the spine on top for now. I will be reconfiguring my packs so I can mount them on the axles.

We have a comp on the 17th and I will see how I do.

Hey what kind of rims are those? And did you paint the centers flat black because someone else those too but they are chrome all over. Thanks for the info.
Tom

[FrankyRizzo]

Hey what kind of rims are those? And did you paint the centers flat black because someone else those too but they are chrome all over. Thanks for the info.
Tom

They are XTM Thorns. I did paint the center of the rims black.

[metomwhou]

Thanks Franky, they look awesome!!

Hey MP3, would you mind posting a pic or just explaining how you wired up your split pack? I've never built a battery pack and I'm just trying to get my head around it.
Thanks in advance.
Tom

[INVINCIBLE]

Kevin, Thanks For A Great Product. I Got It In The Mail Monday And Here It Is Thursday And I'm Done, Complete With A New Lid. I Added Bta Steering With Rc4wd's Help And A Bunch Of Other Goodies From Him. 645's, Rc4wd Narrow Aluminum Beadloks With Moab Xl's, Superduty, Jr Fm For Now With Splitter.

[kevinlongisland]

INVINCIBLE, sweet looking rig. Nice buildup and that was a quick build! Thanks for posting up.

[mp3ranger]

I just finshed stick clod


MORE PHOTOS HERE (http://www.sounddomain.com/ride/598686/17)





http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/598000-598999/598686_151_full.jpg




http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/598000-598999/598686_149_full.jpg



http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/598000-598999/598686_155_full.jpg

[metomwhou]

OK, so I'm trying to decide on where to place my batteries. I'm using Sub-C's and I've noticed that some of you guys have split the packs between the front and rear axles and some have put all six on the front. It would seem to me that too much weight on one side of the axle would be bad, whether its the front or the back. So whats the concensus here? I'm thinking of splitting the pack between the front rear, I just wanted to see what you guys have to say first.
Tom

[kevinlongisland]

Most of the people running sub-c packs have split them up and put each half on the short axle tube braces. You can also put them down on your knuckles and keep all the weight up front.

[FrankyRizzo]

I ran 8 AA pack on the passenger side and the steering servo on the Drivers side. I never had problem. I ran 9 ozs of BBs in each tire as well.

[kevinlongisland]

I think most people including myself have noticed that the stick does not really behave poorly with what seams to be unbalanced weight on the axles. I run a full 9 A cell pack on one side in the rear and never notice any strange handling characteristics.

[metomwhou]

I guess I could try a few different things since there won't be any comps here in bfe!. Keep an eye out for my build thread, nothing special but its my first!
Tom

[51504rock]

Here is a pic of my stick and a pic of my stick next to my NN.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a253/dusty4x4toy/IMG_0305.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a253/dusty4x4toy/IMG_0301.jpg

[kevinlongisland]

I have stickers finally (black text and white text, clear backing, TheCrawlerStore.com). If you would like some:

If you have purchased from us, please send a penny ($0.01) to contact@thecrawlerstore.com and include in the notes of your order your transaction ID, and email used to place original order. Sending the penny will make it easier for us to print labels through the automated process'. Include in the notes if you want black or white stickers and how many (Max 2 per color).

If you have not purchased product from us and would like stickers they are 50 cents each plus 70 cents to mail them (USPS First Class Mail, the cheapest option with paypal shipments). Include in the notes if you want black or white stickers and how many. Thank you.

Kevin

[Squid121]

Some pics of my new stick and a couple of bodies... http://www.flickr.com/photos/42015790@N00/sets/72057594090526620/

[CSR]

Some pics of my new stick and a couple of bodies... http://www.flickr.com/photos/42015790@N00/sets/72057594090526620/

The Hairy Stick! That's hilarious! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[CSR]

http://pics.montypics.com/csr/2006-04-09/1144605284_100_0321.jpg

[kevinlongisland]

CSR, I love that picture of your stick chassis. Would you mind if I put it on our homepage? Thanks.

[CSR]

Would you mind if I put it on our homepage?

I wouldn't mind at all, in fact, I'd be honored. :) I can PM links to more shots of my Stick if you'd like to use them also....

[kevinlongisland]

I just posted the pic of your truck up on our homepage. I just love the look of that truck! Sure, send me the link to more pics. Thanks allot man.

[CSR]

I just posted the pic of your truck up on our homepage. I just love the look of that truck!


Sweet! ...and Thanks! :D

[kevinlongisland]

Here's a little performance tip I've been running for a while and I like. Use fuel tubing on the shock shafts to create a "dual rate" shock setup. This will allow you to run light spring rates and get good low force flex at low articulation angles. At higher articulation angles the fuel tubing will significantly increase the amount of force needed to articulate. This will help stop the axle from wrapping under the truck and other negative performance characteristics.

http://www.thecrawlerstore.com/images/Xtreme/DSCN7395.JPG

Also, I made up a new battery pack that is smaller, lighter and shaped better for the stick. I just tested these for the first time today and they work great. Send these first two files to cheapbatterypacks.com and they'll make the packs up for you.

http://www.thecrawlerstore.com/images/Xtreme/DSCN7294.JPG

http://www.thecrawlerstore.com/images/Xtreme/DSCN7296.JPG

[kevinlongisland]

Most definitely one of the sweetest looking stick chassis trucks out there.

[Mnster]

Here is the more recent pictures of mine.
17Wb
Stick pack
Reversed shock setup
fan cooled radio box
55t Lathes
GWS rear servo
Hitec servo up front
Super rooster
TQ3 radio rear steer setup
Cut Moabs

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c280/Mnster/10618d43.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c280/Mnster/99e41a94.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c280/Mnster/IMG_0634.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c280/Mnster/e4a74bf9.jpg

[Squid121]

Nice looking stick.:) Cool paint job, too.

[Mnster]

Thanks, I went for the 1:1 scale look.
http://www.4x4parts.com/public_html/shop/shop_image/product/0a8e6a92610b8ff3c263968398771d77.jpg

[Joe Mauma]

And another....
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g59/joemauma/Clod056.jpg

[clodstall]

heres my homegrown stick and other chassis. in my putfile. hope this counts. i hang siding not build pro trucks. lol.

[LIKES2CRAWL]

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n301/Cars69_2006/DSCF0312.jpg
That looks BAD AZZZZ!

[kevinlongisland]

Rick, that body looks too awesome to scratch! Nice work.

[cars69]

Here is more of my 16" Stick
55 turn lathe front
45 turn lathe rear
super rooster esc
9 tooth pinions
knukel battery packs in front 4 sub c each wheel
MPI voltage regulator
40 Mashers custom cut
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/2792/dscf0491vt2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[goingvertical]

just finished day before comp. to bad it has to get trashed on the rock.:-(

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h179/goingvertical/DSC00036.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h179/goingvertical/DSC00070.jpg

[kevinlongisland]

goingvertical, it's looking good!

[BrandonT]

Here is pics of my stick on it first run

[kevinlongisland]

BrandonT, the truck looks sweet! And you have some awesome terrain there to crawl on. Very cool!

[burnman]

Well after much mucking around, snapping the backbone off a 9' drop and now rebuilding it again, she's up and rocking again ! :D
http://www.canberrafc.com/fileadmin/user_upload/BurnmanStick.jpg

view pikkie here if not displaying (http://www.canberrafc.com/fileadmin/user_upload/BurnmanStick.jpg)

Bernie
Rock Central
B)

[drzjohn]

Here,s my STICK 1st time out.26506

[Moondust1950]

Specs

40 series moab
star cut foams
Thunder tech diff locks
Thunder tech motor mounts
55t lathe's
8t pinions
9.6v and 6.0v rx pack
Rc4wd center cap beadlocks
Tekin rebel2
TQ3 with independent rear steer
Airtonics front
Hitec rear
12mm to 14mm wheel adaptors
16'' wb
clod axle's
Thecrawlerstore stick chassis

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p123/Moondust1950/DSCF0055MA16385745-0004.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p123/Moondust1950/DSCF0050MA16382974-0010.jpg


http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p123/Moondust1950/DSCF0053MA16385745-0002.jpg

Havn't been out with it yet just drove it round the house.

[burnman]

Hey DrzJohn -

Phat lookin truck mate ! :)
Where did you tuck the aerial ? I tried putting it along the centre chassis, but found it got too much interference.. So put a traditional aerial holder out the front bonnet and works MUCH better.. ;)
Love the black :)
Bernie

[drzjohn]

Hey DrzJohn -

Phat lookin truck mate ! :)
Where did you tuck the aerial ? I tried putting it along the centre chassis, but found it got too much interference.. So put a traditional aerial holder out the front bonnet and works MUCH better.. ;)
Love the black :)
Bernie
There are more pictures on the clod forum under the title "MY NEW STICK"You will see on there I put it between the 2 body posts and It works fine.Thanks for the comments John."thumbsup"

[locktite]

Some shots of my STICK.."thumbsup"
http://www.crispycrittershobbyshop.com/Gallery/albums/Locktite2006/IMG_0028.sized.jpg
http://www.crispycrittershobbyshop.com/Gallery/albums/Locktite2006/IMG_0029.sized.jpg
http://www.crispycrittershobbyshop.com/Gallery/albums/Locktite2006/IMG_0020.sized.jpg

[kevinlongisland]

The trucks are looking really good guys! Very nice. Thanks for posting your pictures.

[locktite]

Some action shots of my STICK..
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s65/Locktite116/Stick1.jpg
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s65/Locktite116/Stick2.jpg
http://www.crispycrittershobbyshop.com/Gallery/albums/RockCrawlin/IMG_0055.sized.jpg
http://www.crispycrittershobbyshop.com/Gallery/albums/RockCrawlin/IMG_0039.sized.jpg
http://www.crispycrittershobbyshop.com/Gallery/albums/RockCrawlin/IMG_0040.sized.jpg
http://www.crispycrittershobbyshop.com/Gallery/albums/RockCrawlin/IMG_0041.sized.jpg
http://www.crispycrittershobbyshop.com/Gallery/albums/RockCrawlin/IMG_0042.sized.jpg
http://www.crispycrittershobbyshop.com/Gallery/albums/RockCrawlin/IMG_0043.sized.jpg

[DougC]

Even though it's not finished yet (electronics and body need to be completed) here's a shot of my Stick Chassis!

My Stick!
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r123/dougc_photos/leftside.jpg

[mariochi]

Hi,
I have bought a Proline ford f650 from my local hobby shop in Rome.
This body is approx 51,5 cm.lenght x 19 cm width. (for larger scale)
Do you think is suitable for my stick. Or for the stick in general.
I have seen a lot of photos with more little bodies
for example....
this
http://img136.echo.cx/img136/4862/ya1ll.jpg

I am thinking about the laterale clearance of the body with the axles completely tilted.....
It seems to me that little is better...? or not???
What is the BEST size for a stick body???
I can get only proline or HPI bodies... in Italy.

Bye
Mario

p.s. I don't post photos yet because my stick is still ugly, and in contruction....
Surely I will post photoes in the future.

[kevinlongisland]

That body is a little large. It's about 1.5 inches longer than the body I run. But it's not longer than the overall truck length. So it's up to you.

[mariochi]

That is my first clod crawler.
Kevin, i have changed the body with a more little HPI DODGE

What colour I can choose????
I would like it green "army"
Where I can find that colour???

Of course I am planning to update it....
first of all changing those wheels (and akso tires)
Anyone knows what exagon fit XTM THORNS WHEELS?

http://img490.imageshack.us/img490/470/miemacchine011ei3.jpg

http://img490.imageshack.us/img490/3527/miemacchine013bh2.jpg

[kevinlongisland]

That body looks good on there! Nice choice. You can paint it any color you wish. Your local hobby shop should have the correct paint to use on the lexan material. I believe the xtm thorns rims are a 14mm hex.

[fixinbigtrucks]

well, my "ROD" is almost completed, cant call it a "stick" beings it is my own build, have to decide what shocks I want to use out of the various sets sitting around, and get some 55t lathe motors still, my conceptual 4 shock compound mount system is mounted, and looks like it is going to work awsome, got my custom built wheel adaptors done now, and about to mill the adjustable motor mounts out this week sometime, I dont know where I am finding the time to get in front of my mill and lathe for more than 30 mins at a time, but things are coming together......

Kevin has already seen the prototypes of the compound shock mount for 4 shocks....:)

[kevinlongisland]

well, my "ROD" is almost completed, cant call it a "stick" beings it is my own build, have to decide what shocks I want to use out of the various sets sitting around, and get some 55t lathe motors still, my conceptual 4 shock compound mount system is mounted, and looks like it is going to work awsome, got my custom built wheel adaptors done now, and about to mill the adjustable motor mounts out this week sometime, I dont know where I am finding the time to get in front of my mill and lathe for more than 30 mins at a time, but things are coming together......

Kevin has already seen the prototypes of the compound shock mount for 4 shocks....:)

This is definitely a cool variation of the stick chassis concept. I'm sure the readers will enjoy the pics when they're up.

[fixinbigtrucks]

This is definitely a cool variation of the stick chassis concept. I'm sure the readers will enjoy the pics when they're up.


Thanks Kevin, I'm not so sure that I will post pictures to the general public though, ya know, either one of two things will happen: 1: I will get bombarded with requests for a setup like that, or 2: someone will copy the design and make a profit off it. Either way, I dont care for either idea personally, I don't have the time to spend making these, nor do I want someone else soley benifitting from my idea without a benifit to myself at the same time....

I was thinking that I could give SOMEONE design rights on this mounting assembly for an in store credit of lets say a couple 55t lathes, (2) 8 tooth pinions and set of 4 internal spring 4 inch shocks.....WINK WINK......LOL :-o Dreamers we are, but dreams spawn awsome realitys !!!

[kevinlongisland]

Thanks Kevin, I'm not so sure that I will post pictures to the general public though, ya know, either one of two things will happen: 1: I will get bombarded with requests for a setup like that, or 2: someone will copy the design and make a profit off it. Either way, I dont care for either idea personally, I don't have the time to spend making these, nor do I want someone else soley benifitting from my idea without a benifit to myself at the same time....

I was thinking that I could give SOMEONE design rights on this mounting assembly for an in store credit of lets say a couple 55t lathes, (2) 8 tooth pinions and set of 4 internal spring 4 inch shocks.....WINK WINK......LOL :-o Dreamers we are, but dreams spawn awsome realitys !!!


PM sent.

[fixinbigtrucks]

Got it......

[mariochi]

Finally i choose this option. But it was the first time I use an aerographer.

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/5302/cimg0337wn4.jpg

http://img79.imageshack.us/img79/1504/cimg0333dc7.jpg

[kevinlongisland]

Finally i choose this option. But it was the first time I use an aerographer.


I like the paint job. It's the military version!

[TwistedCreations]

http://www.rccrawlermedia.com/rcc-albums/album59/IMG_0518.jpg


http://www.rccrawlermedia.com/rcc-albums/album59/IMG_0522.jpg

[kevinlongisland]

Sweet!

[LEDDPIPE]

Heres my STICK type rig.

[OZ STICK]

This is my rig http://thecrawlpit.com/forum/files/7_193.jpg

[OZ STICK]

The pic above is of a step up on one of our loc trails. My stick is the only rig that can get up it. It just shows you how good the Stick is. "thumbsup"

[cars69]

This is my newest Stick.
Thanks Kevin for the 17" backbone.
I added a Novak CRAWLER ESC
and this wild paint job. Your Online Store is GREAT!
Your service is the best.
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr134/bmuzz1/Junkyard%20Comp%20Dec%2014th/JunkyardCompDec14th058.jpg

[FrankyRizzo]

My new steeeeek. Thanks Kevin for all your help.

[Moondust1950]

Lets keep this thread going. "thumbsup" I'll try and get pics of my updated truck soon.

[mariochi]

Lets keep this thread going. "thumbsup" I'll try and get pics of my updated truck soon.
Ok moondust.
I will reply with my stick 18" + 2 tekin esc + knuckle battery pack .....

[J Rock]

Ok moondust.
I will reply with my stick 18" + 2 tekin esc + knuckle battery pack .....
This is a picture thread. So where are your pics?

[mariochi]

This is a picture thread. So where are your pics?
For now I post this. But it is my 16" stick (at Italian monster truck freestyle)
In a short time I will do better photoes... with 18" (and the same body)

http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/7637/stickgarawx3.jpg
http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/3741/stickgara1nt5.jpg

[HITMAN]

Here's some pics and specs of my 08 super rig.


Chassis- crawler store 17" stick
Axles- Clod with rc4wd aluminum gears and thunder tech cvd's, JP customs knuckles,JP adjustable motor mounts.
Motors- 55 turn lathes with custom stainless guards.
ESC- Dual mambamax's with castle BEC. 3cell 2100 lipos.
Pinions- 8 tooth
Servos- 2 hitec 5995 TG's
Tx- Futaba 6EX 2.4
Rx- futaba 6 2.4
Tires- Moab XL's with narrowed stock foams
Wheels/weights? - narrowed axial 40 series with 6oz each wheels, plus weight on the knuckles.
Wheelbase- 17"
Track width- 15"
Body- parma nissian titan


http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL176/1936077/17076981/295510173.jpg
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL176/1936077/17076981/295510170.jpg
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL176/1936077/17076981/295510164.jpg

[scaryfast12]

Here's my Stick project. I'm trying to fit RC4WD raptor2 axles with the Stick design. Kevin warned me it's not a direct fit!! I finally have most of the bugs worked out...here is the benchtop version!!
6030160303
When the snow melts, she'll be ready to go.

[mariochi]

Here it is....
http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/7104/stick18pollici006zf4.jpg

In this snowing winter..
http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/8546/cimg0206xs2.jpg

[e-hills4x4]

Here it is....
http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/7104/stick18pollici006zf4.jpg

In this snowing winter..
http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/8546/cimg0206xs2.jpg

you running 14 cells in that thing?

[mariochi]

I am running 13 cells.
8 cells on motors.
5 cells on servos (Hitec 5995).

Anyone has any idea to reach the max steering grade from a (90degree travel) servo????
Let me know...

[TattooKenny]

Another Stick for ya!"thumbsup"

[3-UP]

Here's mine,Shortened to 12.5 from a super.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/stick2.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/stick3.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/stick1.jpg