**the Chaotic Crawlers Nino 2s is Finally HERE

[nonstopboost]

The Chaotic Crawlers El Nino has been out for over a year now and has been proven a winner. Then with few needed changes a few months ago they released the Nino 2 chassis for MOA specific. I personally run the Nino 2 MOA and am more than blown away with its capabilities and strength. Once i saw this Nino 2s that is shafty specific i just knew i wanted to do a build and see first hand how it works out. This is the First of the First in the nino 2s and soon hopefully more to follow.

My build Specs:
Axial Axles
Axial Tranny
Losi crawler shocks
Rooster Crawler Esc
STRC bent links
JR servo
Novak 55t motor

Things i noticed that made it Shafty specific first off was the chassis on one side the support had been raised for the possibility to fit the trans under and the other side cross support was removed for the motor to hang out some. This skid has been made so that it can run much more narrow over stock. The skid goes under the sideplates to allow it to slide over rocks nicely and is only 55mm wide inside.

It includes the two sideplates, skid, standoffs, and hardware all for a great price.











First thing i did was figure out where i wanted to mount the Axial trans and got it all drilled in and mounted.


Stay tuned for more pics and info as the build progresses...

[nonstopboost]

I got some linkage and shocks figured out..

First i started with the rear lower links. I took some STRC aluminum bent links and cut and drill them so they finished around 4.25 eye-to-eye. This process was quite simple and took me less than 20 minutes to do both. For now I am keeping the stock 3 link to just show this chassis doesnt require the 4 link. All I had to do to get the three link to work was add in a couple spacers where it connects to the axles. The spacers actually make it nice for adjustment on the drive shaft angles. I like to keep my rear up high out of harms way and the front pinion angle down low as to utilize my steering to its max.

After my rear links were set I started on the front. I used some Traxxas Turnbuckles and put on some long Jato rod ends. I adjusted them to about 4.25 also to start.

Now for the shocks. Since I once was big into shafty I feel my only front droop set up worked great to almost eliminate torque twist. I took the rears and put a piece of rubber tubing inside about 5\8, filled the socks with 60 wt oil, then used a losi red to stiffen it up. This set up doesnt allow much travel in the rear at all but the less travel really helps your rear track better IMO.

For the front I put a TCS internal Medium strength spring inside and 30 wt oil. Then to adjust your height just put rubber tubing under the shock til your belly height is just where you like it. I have mine set up now to sit just over 2".

This build is really coming along and everything seems to be working out great.

[KrawlOff-Road.com]

How thick is that skid? Looks beefy.

-Jason

[Chaotic Crawlers]

Originally Posted by Krawler Hobbies

How thick is that skid? Looks beefy.

-Jason

The skid is made from 1/2 delrin but once the bottom center is channeled out it is basically a 3/8. This design has been quite popular and proven to work out quite well with not getting hung up on rocks as bad as the old flat design.

[Erc]

Where do you get this chassis? Looks sick!!

[Deezul]

any way to protect the motor?

[Chaotic Crawlers]

from our experience, we have never had a motor hang up on anything or recieve any damage while competing or bashing.
and i would dare say that the utah guys probably run some of the lowest GC in the country from what I have seen.

you could wrap the can in lexan like alot of berg rigs do, of you were worried about it though!

[nonstopboost]

Originally Posted by Erc

Where do you get this chassis? Looks sick!!

You can pick em up from chaotic crawlers.

[jays0n]

can you squeeze a dig in there somewhere?

[Chaotic Crawlers]

Originally Posted by jays0n

can you squeeze a dig in there somewhere?

I know a DNA dig or vanquish dig will for sure fit. Or any dig simar in size.

[nonstopboost]

I got a little more done on it..I go the servo mounted up with an alumium horn and set and centered. I threw the wheels on there but I can tell right away they will need more weight for the internal springs to work to the max. Its sitting at a pretty good ride height and all the suspension and links seem to be working out well.

Few more shots::

[ajeepman]

if any of you can sugest anything it would be great....all i have are tlt axles

[BigRocks]

I saw that and thought of Bender.
Immitation is supposed to be the most sincere form of flattery right??

[nonstopboost]

Originally Posted by BigRocks

I saw that and thought of Bender.
Immitation is supposed to be the most sincere form of flattery right??

What Bender chassis does the Nino 2 look like??? the only chassis it is copying is the original Nino with a few changes...
Original NINO BELOW!!!

[STEEL_CITY_CRAWLER]

but, here's the REAL question, would a Pede tranny fit in that???

[sirbikealot7]

Originally Posted by STEEL_CITY_CRAWLER

but, here's the REAL question, would a Pede tranny fit in that???

I think the real question is who uses a pede tranny in a 2.2 comp crawler anymore

[STEEL_CITY_CRAWLER]

this guy right here! they are bullet proof, and the way i see it, if it aint broke, don't fix it!!!! they can be trimmed down to almost axial tranny size, too...

[nonstopboost]

Originally Posted by STEEL_CITY_CRAWLER

but, here's the REAL question, would a Pede tranny fit in that???

To be honest I don't have a pede tranny laying around...They can be quite a bit bigger so the motor may just hang out a little bit more. Or if you say you can trim it down to almost the size of the axial you should be good.

I wont guarantee it will fit but will say if there is a will there is a way.

I have beat the Axial trans in the past and never broken a thing. A++ strength

[dustinb]

very nice rig....

[darkfly]

i just got my nino 2 and from the looks yes a ped will fit i will post a few pics in my build thread in the tlt section. also i hope to have my dna dig with in the next couple of days so you can see how it fits.