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DirkDigler · 10-05-2004, 08:31 AM

After a long time in service, I've decided to retire the Digler. Last night, I put on some brand new(of course, cut and narrowed) Proline Big Joe Wheels, which work perfect with the Kongs. I stripped the anodized shocks and polished them to a gleaming chrome-like shine. I did touch up work, cleaned the chasis, etc. With the new, unscratched FJ40 body, I looked at Digler and realized it was looking like a show truck....so I decided that he will be retired to a life of leisure. No more competitions, etc. Digler is just too pretty.....and old! I will only use Digler for demonstrations at the on road racing and dirt tracking racing events that I attend with my son.
The biggest reason is that I want to concentrate on all my new projects. I find myself always wanting to work on the Digler and I put the other projects aside.
I'll put up a picture of his retirement ceremony tomorrow!!!
Here is a list of what I believe the Digler pioneered:
Cut TXT chasis for clearance and minimalism
Use of XFactor axles under a TXT chasis and tranny
Extended Maxx drive shafts
Narrowed Kongs with side lugs
Kongs on 4.25 inch diameter wheels
Single chasis link mounting points
Raised lower suspension links
Maxx based tires on TXT wheels
Forward weight shift(mounting everything up front)
Shaved XFactor axles for clearance
Conventional steering linkage for XFactor axles
Mounting body directly to chasis
BB's in the tires(Jason pioneered this idea but used rocks)
and more.......

SR5Dave · 10-05-2004, 10:21 AM

DirkDigler · 10-05-2004, 10:29 AM

badger · 10-05-2004, 10:31 AM

skyjacker_rc_club · 10-05-2004, 10:33 AM

DirkDigler · 10-05-2004, 10:34 AM

BigSmokinGun · 10-05-2004, 10:35 AM

4X

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DirkDigler · 10-05-2004, 10:38 AM

Hopefully the Digler will perform better up on the shelf than it did at the last few comps.

CrawlinForLife · 10-05-2004, 11:29 AM

Sounds like wussin out to me

DirkDigler · 10-05-2004, 11:40 AM

that's exactally what it is!

Grizzly4x4 · 10-05-2004, 11:43 AM

Anyone with 4 crawlers aint a wuss for retiring 1 of them.

He's a wuss for other reasons.

Ace · 10-05-2004, 11:43 AM

Sounds like someone got their clod running

DirkDigler · 10-05-2004, 11:47 AM

ACtually....the Digler is performing better than it ever has before. I'd say it would win the next comp for sure!!!!!

It's just time to move on and concentrate on a totally different platform.
The Clod Project is still top secret!!!!

and I admit....I am a wuss for other reasons. I get beat up all the time and sand kicked in my face at the beach.

Ace · 10-05-2004, 11:49 AM

WTF is up with the new username?

Thought it might be someone else, but you just can't hide the Dirk!

Grizzly4x4 · 10-05-2004, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WannaBeDigler

and I admit....I am a wuss for other reasons. I get beat up all the time and sand kicked in my face at the beach.

Yea, I believe that.

DirkDigler · 10-05-2004, 11:52 AM

Got my new job and I'm still here in Colorado for about 90 days. I couldn't log on through this server so I just created a new account. I tricked a few guys over in the TXT forum. They were yelling at me and calling me names.

I provoked it...of course!!!

bigred · 10-05-2004, 11:52 AM

i thought it was a "wannabedirk" but thats really dirk the real one

DirkDigler · 10-05-2004, 11:54 AM

Actually...I'm completely virtual. Fake!
I am a computer auto response system that type all sorts of giberish on this forum.

Grizzly4x4 · 10-05-2004, 11:55 AM

Now that I believe.

Ace · 10-05-2004, 11:58 AM

Congrats on the new job.

Moving out of state? That sucks! Where to?

10-05-2004, 08:31 AM	#1
DirkDigler I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 5,027	The Digler Retiring! After a long time in service, I've decided to retire the Digler. Last night, I put on some brand new(of course, cut and narrowed) Proline Big Joe Wheels, which work perfect with the Kongs. I stripped the anodized shocks and polished them to a gleaming chrome-like shine. I did touch up work, cleaned the chasis, etc. With the new, unscratched FJ40 body, I looked at Digler and realized it was looking like a show truck....so I decided that he will be retired to a life of leisure. No more competitions, etc. Digler is just too pretty.....and old! I will only use Digler for demonstrations at the on road racing and dirt tracking racing events that I attend with my son. The biggest reason is that I want to concentrate on all my new projects. I find myself always wanting to work on the Digler and I put the other projects aside. I'll put up a picture of his retirement ceremony tomorrow!!! Here is a list of what I believe the Digler pioneered: Cut TXT chasis for clearance and minimalism Use of XFactor axles under a TXT chasis and tranny Extended Maxx drive shafts Narrowed Kongs with side lugs Kongs on 4.25 inch diameter wheels Single chasis link mounting points Raised lower suspension links Maxx based tires on TXT wheels Forward weight shift(mounting everything up front) Shaved XFactor axles for clearance Conventional steering linkage for XFactor axles Mounting body directly to chasis BB's in the tires(Jason pioneered this idea but used rocks) and more.......

10-05-2004, 10:21 AM	#2
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10-05-2004, 10:29 AM	#3
DirkDigler I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 5,027	Re: The Digler Retiring!

10-05-2004, 10:31 AM	#4
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10-05-2004, 10:33 AM	#5
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10-05-2004, 10:34 AM	#6
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10-05-2004, 10:38 AM	#8
DirkDigler I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 5,027	Re: The Digler Retiring! Hopefully the Digler will perform better up on the shelf than it did at the last few comps.

10-05-2004, 11:29 AM	#9
CrawlinForLife Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 240	Re: The Digler Retiring! Sounds like wussin out to me

10-05-2004, 11:40 AM	#10
DirkDigler I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 5,027	Re: The Digler Retiring! that's exactally what it is!

10-05-2004, 11:43 AM	#11
Grizzly4x4 PapaGriz Yo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In the garage building the wife a crawler Posts: 13,137	Re: The Digler Retiring! Anyone with 4 crawlers aint a wuss for retiring 1 of them. He's a wuss for other reasons.

10-05-2004, 11:43 AM	#12
Ace Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 901	Re: The Digler Retiring! Sounds like someone got their clod running

10-05-2004, 11:47 AM	#13
DirkDigler I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 5,027	Re: The Digler Retiring! ACtually....the Digler is performing better than it ever has before. I'd say it would win the next comp for sure!!!!! It's just time to move on and concentrate on a totally different platform. The Clod Project is still top secret!!!! and I admit....I am a wuss for other reasons. I get beat up all the time and sand kicked in my face at the beach.

10-05-2004, 11:49 AM	#14
Ace Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 901	Re: The Digler Retiring! WTF is up with the new username? Thought it might be someone else, but you just can't hide the Dirk!

10-05-2004, 11:52 AM	#16
DirkDigler I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 5,027	Re: The Digler Retiring! Got my new job and I'm still here in Colorado for about 90 days. I couldn't log on through this server so I just created a new account. I tricked a few guys over in the TXT forum. They were yelling at me and calling me names. I provoked it...of course!!!

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10-05-2004, 11:52 AM	#17
bigred Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mt.View CA Posts: 940	Re: The Digler Retiring! i thought it was a "wannabedirk" but thats really dirk the real one

10-05-2004, 11:54 AM	#18
DirkDigler I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 5,027	Re: The Digler Retiring! Actually...I'm completely virtual. Fake! I am a computer auto response system that type all sorts of giberish on this forum.

10-05-2004, 11:55 AM	#19
Grizzly4x4 PapaGriz Yo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In the garage building the wife a crawler Posts: 13,137	Re: The Digler Retiring! Now that I believe.

10-05-2004, 11:58 AM	#20
Ace Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 901	Re: The Digler Retiring! Congrats on the new job. Moving out of state? That sucks! Where to?

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