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Rockcrawler · 03-24-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Anthis

Looks like you got an aluminum 2.2 GC2 chassis,why not the Delrin one?What shocks are you running?

I got the 2nd (I think) GC-2 made.

I run a berg now though. They were the Traxxas Big Bores.

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Originally Posted by Speedracer19

Thats because he's "Special"!

Yes I am

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Originally Posted by TEDROCKZ

He got the aluminum version before the delrin was available I believe. The shocks are Traxxas BB's.

He is special in an Obama bowling score way

You know I am.

Pdog7 · 03-25-2009, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Anthis

You won't be disapointed with the 1.9 GC2

How do you like those tall tires on your GC2? I'm kind of partial to the height of the Claws or Mashers.

I love the tires. They seem to bite on almost everything but, don't shed mud well. A lot of the local guys that previously ran panthers have been trying these tires with good results. With the HB Rover tires my ride height is sitting at 2 7/8" which is perfect for me. The foams have required a lot of tuning and still need some work but, all in all I'm very happy with them.

Pdog7 · 03-27-2009, 02:37 PM

Making some changes. Sticking with the GC-2 chassis because it's awesome. I just got sick of mechaical digs. They are just not reliable in my opinion. The dig I have been running binds all the time and when trying to dig while climbing it always hits freewheel and the rig goes rolling down the hill costing me points.

Cave Dave · 03-28-2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by pdog7

Making some changes. Sticking with the GC-2 chassis because it's awesome. I just got sick of mechaical digs. They are just not reliable in my opinion. The dig I have been running binds all the time and when trying to dig while climbing it always hits freewheel and the rig goes rolling down the hill costing me points.

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NO.......Don't go Berg pdog7 !! 2.2's should have drivelines

I think if your truck rolls when it hits freewheel your ESC's dragbrake isn't working.

Pdog7 · 04-08-2009, 07:34 AM

Man this thing is awesome

The GC-2 works great with the Berg axels. Finally a reliable dig and some wheel speed. I went with 45t motors and Tekin FX-R with 3cell lipo.....it's alive

This chassis has a ton of room without the tranny and dig. I have the battery down low in the skid. GC is sitting at 3.25" and it side hills better than I expected. Excuse the crappy cell phone pics. I will do a proper build thread in the Berg section. Sorry to hijack just wanted to show how versitile this chassis is. Did I mention I'm in love with this rig.

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Cave Dave · 04-09-2009, 07:53 AM

This chassis does work well with the M.O.A. axles,I've driven against a couple of Berged GC2's. I'm staying with my big shafty.

Cave Dave · 04-23-2009, 06:16 PM

I picked up some new shoes for the ole girl.

The Comp Claws are a little taller without being too tall,and the tread is a little deeper.

I'm hoping to try them at EWRCRC's comp this weekend and will give you all my opinion. My fronts measure right at 5.375 with my D.A.M. foams in them.

The Cracker · 04-23-2009, 08:13 PM

thats the first production set i have seen dave, i lookforward to seeing how the do this weekend. ill see ya there! im pumped

Cave Dave · 04-23-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by The Cracker

thats the first production set i have seen dave, i lookforward to seeing how the do this weekend. ill see ya there! im pumped

LOL,having the factory connection as your driving buddy you've probly seen a lot of non production hardware.I need to hook up with you guys and drive more often.Are you still running the giant rovers?

jimbiss · 04-23-2009, 10:33 PM

what are D.A.M. foams?

LIKES2CRAWL · 04-24-2009, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbiss

what are D.A.M. foams?

D.A.M. = Dave Anthis Machining (sp)

The Cracker · 04-24-2009, 12:48 PM

I am very pleased with the rovers. I will be running them till they wear out. It takes some tuning for the foams to be just right but I'm getting it narrowd down and they perform well. The key is to tune the suspension to the tires. I had to change the whole truck. Nathan and I crawl most weekend together. He crawls a lot more :-) I do when I can get out of the house. Soon the weather will be nice and my little Tyke will come with in the baby bjorn.

The Cracker · 04-24-2009, 12:58 PM

Oh ya, I need some DAM stuff so I can dammit up my truck! Haha :-)

Cave Dave · 04-27-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbiss

what are D.A.M. foams?

"Dave Anthis Machine"

I'm a machinist by trade and some times I get to make my own DAM parts....LOL. I've made my own aluminum wheels ,stainless bent lower links,4 link plates,upper link mounts for my GC2,mount for a fullsize dig servo on my VF dig(this was one of the better things I made),custum beadlock rings,and all kinds of spacers and such.
I have to apoligise to all the people that have pm'd me asking to build stuff,but I am NOT a vendor,nor do I have much free time at work to build things for myself much less others.
The foams are a home brew that are made up of a stiff out side ring,soft center and a medium inside ring.NON of wich are memory foam.I lost my memory a long time ago....

Tanis · 04-27-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Anthis

I lost my memory a long time ago....

What did you just say, I can't remember?

Sounds like a good foam setup, you'll have to let me fondle your tires next time

Cave Dave · 05-20-2009, 10:19 PM

I have changed the foams a little to make the tire shorter,and I love the new comp Claws! Here's a couple of pics from backyard testing.

Nova's Ark · 06-20-2009, 03:02 PM

Any updates on this rig?

Cave Dave · 06-22-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Nova's Ark

Any updates on this rig?

I'm trying a different rear upper link mounting location that I'll share if I decide it works.
This chassis works.

Cave Dave · 07-16-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodblder

What's the advantage if any to running your upper links on the axle so far apart?

I run mine close together, would this be something to consider changing?

I prefer to triangulate the lowers and run the uppers mostly parralel with the chassis plates.I don't have any axel steer with this setup,so don't see any need for more triangulation.Do you have a pic of your GC2 setup?

Cave Dave · 08-06-2009, 08:00 PM

After nearly 2 years of abuse all the holes where stripped in the front axle housing,so I picked up a new one.I have to give Axail credit for building a very tough axle.I'm still running my modified stock front axles with no failures.

I was happy to see how clean the inside was,and the Tyler V locker and Axail HD gears are in great shape.

I got it all put back together after work today,she's ready for EWRCRC's comp this Sunday.

03-27-2009, 02:37 PM	#63
Pdog7 TN State Champ 11,12,13 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: KTM Talk.com Posts: 1,796	Not another one! Making some changes. Sticking with the GC-2 chassis because it's awesome. I just got sick of mechaical digs. They are just not reliable in my opinion. The dig I have been running binds all the time and when trying to dig while climbing it always hits freewheel and the rig goes rolling down the hill costing me points.

04-08-2009, 07:34 AM	#65
Pdog7 TN State Champ 11,12,13 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: KTM Talk.com Posts: 1,796	GC-2 Berg Man this thing is awesome The GC-2 works great with the Berg axels. Finally a reliable dig and some wheel speed. I went with 45t motors and Tekin FX-R with 3cell lipo.....it's alive This chassis has a ton of room without the tranny and dig. I have the battery down low in the skid. GC is sitting at 3.25" and it side hills better than I expected. Excuse the crappy cell phone pics. I will do a proper build thread in the Berg section. Sorry to hijack just wanted to show how versitile this chassis is. Did I mention I'm in love with this rig. Last edited by Pdog7; 04-08-2009 at 07:42 AM.

04-24-2009, 12:48 PM	#72
The Cracker Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: yakima Posts: 79	I am very pleased with the rovers. I will be running them till they wear out. It takes some tuning for the foams to be just right but I'm getting it narrowd down and they perform well. The key is to tune the suspension to the tires. I had to change the whole truck. Nathan and I crawl most weekend together. He crawls a lot more :-) I do when I can get out of the house. Soon the weather will be nice and my little Tyke will come with in the baby bjorn. Last edited by The Cracker; 04-24-2009 at 12:51 PM.

04-09-2009, 07:53 AM	#66
Cave Dave RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kennewick, Washington Posts: 1,382	This chassis does work well with the M.O.A. axles,I've driven against a couple of Berged GC2's. I'm staying with my big shafty.

04-23-2009, 06:16 PM	#67
Cave Dave RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kennewick, Washington Posts: 1,382	I picked up some new shoes for the ole girl. The Comp Claws are a little taller without being too tall,and the tread is a little deeper. I'm hoping to try them at EWRCRC's comp this weekend and will give you all my opinion. My fronts measure right at 5.375 with my D.A.M. foams in them.

04-23-2009, 08:13 PM	#68
The Cracker Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: yakima Posts: 79	thats the first production set i have seen dave, i lookforward to seeing how the do this weekend. ill see ya there! im pumped

04-23-2009, 10:33 PM	#70
jimbiss RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Simpsonville, SC Posts: 1,168	what are D.A.M. foams?

04-24-2009, 12:58 PM	#73
The Cracker Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: yakima Posts: 79	Oh ya, I need some DAM stuff so I can dammit up my truck! Haha :-)

05-20-2009, 10:19 PM	#76
Cave Dave RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kennewick, Washington Posts: 1,382	I have changed the foams a little to make the tire shorter,and I love the new comp Claws! Here's a couple of pics from backyard testing.

06-20-2009, 03:02 PM	#77
Nova's Ark Tire&Foam Extraordinaire Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: C.I. Compound, Tyler, Texas Posts: 5,601	Any updates on this rig?

08-06-2009, 08:00 PM	#80
Cave Dave RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kennewick, Washington Posts: 1,382	After nearly 2 years of abuse all the holes where stripped in the front axle housing,so I picked up a new one.I have to give Axail credit for building a very tough axle.I'm still running my modified stock front axles with no failures. I was happy to see how clean the inside was,and the Tyler V locker and Axail HD gears are in great shape. I got it all put back together after work today,she's ready for EWRCRC's comp this Sunday.

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