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Harley · 06-28-2009, 09:11 PM

Wow, that is a great looking rig! Extremely clean

I am especially liking the color, interested to see how it might look with a white backing.

slimeball · 06-28-2009, 09:41 PM

love this thread....

I am anxiously awaiting my eclipse from TCS. I will be referencing this thread often. Thanx for taking the time for such a great write up

Drail · 06-29-2009, 05:30 AM

you dun good my brotha

the comp was grate good times good friends

GSRCC Drail

CreepyCrawl · 06-29-2009, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harley0706

Wow, that is a great looking rig! Extremely clean

I am especially liking the color, interested to see how it might look with a white backing.

Thank you Harley...I'm humbled to hear that from you.

I wondered about the black backer that Pactra suggests...thought it would dull out the effect, but it still looks good. When it's time for a fresh set of panels, I think I'll try white or silver to pop it a bit more.

Still subscribed and looking forward to seeing the Dixie build completed ;)

Quote:

Originally Posted by slimeball

love this thread....

I am anxiously awaiting my eclipse from TCS. I will be referencing this thread often. Thanx for taking the time for such a great write up

Thanks man I appreciate that

Glad you found the thread helpful, and keep us posted on your build as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drail

you dun good my brotha

the comp was grate good times good friends

GSRCC Drail

Petey laid down a killer course dude...very challenging. The dig free Widow on well broken in Claws held her own my friend...nicely done to you as well

CreepyCrawl · 06-30-2009, 07:34 PM

A few snaps that were taken at our comp on Sunday...

Sneed · 06-30-2009, 07:40 PM

Any trouble with the rear unloading during climbs

CreepyCrawl · 07-03-2009, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Sneed

Any trouble with the rear unloading during climbs

If you're refering to pic number four, that's all camera angle...if you look in the background you can see the boundry flag on the hill. That was actualy just a slightly inclined off camber line and the approach to the next gate put me in the gap.

It unloads very little because of the 100w oil. In some instances, it actually wheels a bit like a torsion rig, which I really like.

Any point that I was 3 wheeling, I could settle it down with a few fast servo twitches.

irok · 07-03-2009, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CreepyCrawl

It unloads very little because of the 100w oil. In some instances, it actually wheels a bit like a torsion rig, which I really like.

Any point that I was 3 wheeling, I could settle it down with a few fast servo twitches.

very clean,turned out great

suspension acts like mine,it would be hard to go back to a full sprung rig
gotta love a droop setup

CreepyCrawl · 07-03-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by irok

very clean,turned out great

suspension acts like mine,it would be hard to go back to a full sprung rig
gotta love a droop setup

Much appreciated, and yeah, droop rocks...

jakedizzle · 07-03-2009, 07:54 PM

that thing is sweet man

CreepyCrawl · 07-10-2009, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jakedizzle

that thing is sweet man

Thank you kindly...glad you dig it

slimeball · 07-10-2009, 10:27 AM

are you using the Traxxas T-Maxx shocks? are they the same as the Big Bores XXL's

would i need to just buy two of these, versus the T-maxx 8 pack?
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXJG90&P=7

helhedded · 07-10-2009, 10:33 AM

very nice! This is a top notch build with excellent pics.

I said oo-la-la when I saw this one.

Are you not worried that motor cleaner maybe a little too harsh on your panthers? I was using simple green for a while. it makes them sticky, but it seems to make the rubber smoother over time. Badd suggested that I use Dawn and so far so good.

difflocker · 07-10-2009, 10:45 AM

Just saw this for the first time....Creepy, your builds are TOP NOTCH! Love your attention to detail. I find myself learning something new with each of your builds.

CreepyCrawl · 07-10-2009, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slimeball

are you using the Traxxas T-Maxx shocks? are they the same as the Big Bores XXL's

would i need to just buy two of these, versus the T-maxx 8 pack?
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXJG90&P=7

Those are the Traxxas XXL Big Bores. When I originaly built my Hustler Super I bought the 8 pack because I knew I'd use the other set for my 2.2 builds.

It's much less expensive than buying pairs at $27.00 per...you're getting another complete set of 4 shocks for $10.00

You'll be thankful in the long run, trust me

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXSP65&P=ML

Quote:

Originally Posted by helhedded

very nice! This is a top notch build with excellent pics.

I said oo-la-la when I saw this one.

Are you not worried that motor cleaner maybe a little too harsh on your panthers? I was using simple green for a while. it makes them sticky, but it seems to make the rubber smoother over time. Badd suggested that I use Dawn and so far so good.

Thank you Ashton, much appreciated dude!

I went real easy with the motor spray and applied it to a towel rather than directly to the tires. I think it's the best for removing all the mold release agent. And besides, look how sweet they look in that pic...tasty man, tasty

I actually didn't treat them with Simple Green like I normally would, and they still hooked right out of the gate. I'm a big fan of the Cougars now my friend

Quote:

Originally Posted by difflocker

Just saw this for the first time....Creepy, your builds are TOP NOTCH! Love your attention to detail. I find myself learning something new with each of your builds.

Wow, I'm humbled and I appreciate that...thanks man!

CreepyCrawl · 07-18-2009, 08:25 PM

So a couple of crawling buddies and I set up and demo'd for the third year in a row at a 1:1 crawling comp and truck show that goes down localy every July. This years turn out was a bit lower than usual, but we still had a good draw with interest in what we do.

We hauled in a few ton of stone and crawled all day. The rocks were dusty as all get out, even after a night of rain, but the Panthers still hooked...I was really impressed.

We ran everything hard, and it showed by the end of the day. No substantial carnage to the Eclipse, just a blown Axial CV pin. I'm very impressed with all the components that I chose to run, and the chassis itself is undoubtedly solid and tough.

The Eritex HRD slipped a bit in lock after a couple hours and the servo mount screw did work it's way loose, but I'm chalking that up to the unit simply breaking in. Two clicks on the travel solved the slip, and once I snugged up the servo mount screw, it never moved again.

Even with all the dust and dirt, the dig functioned flawlessly, and didn't collect much internaly, which was an initial concern with the open top design.

I'm very pleased with this set up, and right now it doesn't look like I'll be changing anything.

A few snaps from the day...

cornsnake · 07-19-2009, 02:11 AM

Very sick rig man. thank you very much 4 this write up. helped alot, great photos also.

MrLucky13 · 08-20-2009, 08:54 AM

How do you think more of a scale 90mm shock would work. Like the RC4WD Dual springs will work? I'm starting my build tonight.

Great looking rig!

acrosteve · 08-20-2009, 10:37 AM

Very nice rig.

Any particular reason you coiled the BEC wires, rather than shortening them like you did on the servo?

CreepyCrawl · 08-20-2009, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cornsnake

Very sick rig man. thank you very much 4 this write up. helped alot, great photos also.

Thank you...I'm glad you found it helpful. I scoured many build threads myself when I started crawling and hopefuly I put out some useful info with this one ;)

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrLucky13

How do you think more of a scale 90mm shock would work. Like the RC4WD Dual springs will work? I'm starting my build tonight.

Great looking rig!

I've read some good things about the RC4WD 90mm shocks and they do look killer, but I've never had the opportunity to try them out.

exesivefire used some 80/90mm Yeah Racing shocks on his Eclipse...perhaps you could shoot him a PM and ask his opinion on them.

Here's the link to his build post...

Excessive's Eclipse chassis build

Quote:

Originally Posted by acrosteve

Very nice rig.

Any particular reason you coiled the BEC wires, rather than shortening them like you did on the servo?

Thanks dude...I wasn't sure where I was going to mount the BEC so I left the lead long. Maybe I'll do that though and clean up the wiring a bit more

06-29-2009, 05:30 AM	#63
Drail N.E.R.C.C Uncle Blinky Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: RUKDNME... Posts: 976	you dun good my brotha the comp was grate good times good friendsGSRCC Drail

07-18-2009, 08:25 PM	#76
CreepyCrawl I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Centered Posts: 2,082	Update So a couple of crawling buddies and I set up and demo'd for the third year in a row at a 1:1 crawling comp and truck show that goes down localy every July. This years turn out was a bit lower than usual, but we still had a good draw with interest in what we do. We hauled in a few ton of stone and crawled all day. The rocks were dusty as all get out, even after a night of rain, but the Panthers still hooked...I was really impressed. We ran everything hard, and it showed by the end of the day. No substantial carnage to the Eclipse, just a blown Axial CV pin. I'm very impressed with all the components that I chose to run, and the chassis itself is undoubtedly solid and tough. The Eritex HRD slipped a bit in lock after a couple hours and the servo mount screw did work it's way loose, but I'm chalking that up to the unit simply breaking in. Two clicks on the travel solved the slip, and once I snugged up the servo mount screw, it never moved again. Even with all the dust and dirt, the dig functioned flawlessly, and didn't collect much internaly, which was an initial concern with the open top design. I'm very pleased with this set up, and right now it doesn't look like I'll be changing anything. A few snaps from the day...

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06-28-2009, 09:11 PM	#61
Harley 20K Club Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sending illegals home one Hayabusa at a time. Posts: 22,981	Wow, that is a great looking rig! Extremely clean I am especially liking the color, interested to see how it might look with a white backing.

06-28-2009, 09:41 PM	#62
slimeball Rock Stacker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: cali Posts: 75	love this thread.... I am anxiously awaiting my eclipse from TCS. I will be referencing this thread often. Thanx for taking the time for such a great write up

06-30-2009, 07:34 PM	#65
CreepyCrawl I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Centered Posts: 2,082	A few snaps that were taken at our comp on Sunday...

06-30-2009, 07:40 PM	#66
Sneed Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: With the ATL Crawlers Posts: 707	Any trouble with the rear unloading during climbs

07-03-2009, 07:54 PM	#70
jakedizzle Rock Stacker Join Date: May 2009 Location: lake elsinore Posts: 97	that thing is sweet man

07-10-2009, 10:27 AM	#72
slimeball Rock Stacker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: cali Posts: 75	are you using the Traxxas T-Maxx shocks? are they the same as the Big Bores XXL's would i need to just buy two of these, versus the T-maxx 8 pack? http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXJG90&P=7

07-10-2009, 10:33 AM	#73
helhedded I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Memphis Posts: 4,786	very nice! This is a top notch build with excellent pics. I said oo-la-la when I saw this one. Are you not worried that motor cleaner maybe a little too harsh on your panthers? I was using simple green for a while. it makes them sticky, but it seems to make the rubber smoother over time. Badd suggested that I use Dawn and so far so good.

07-10-2009, 10:45 AM	#74
difflocker Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2007 Location: Glendora Posts: 571	Just saw this for the first time....Creepy, your builds are TOP NOTCH! Love your attention to detail. I find myself learning something new with each of your builds.

07-19-2009, 02:11 AM	#77
cornsnake Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Valley Village Posts: 304	Very sick rig man. thank you very much 4 this write up. helped alot, great photos also.

08-20-2009, 08:54 AM	#78
MrLucky13 Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Plymouth Posts: 69	How do you think more of a scale 90mm shock would work. Like the RC4WD Dual springs will work? I'm starting my build tonight. Great looking rig!

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acrosteve Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jackson Posts: 141	Very nice rig. Any particular reason you coiled the BEC wires, rather than shortening them like you did on the servo?

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