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STEW<CO> · 07-26-2007, 12:06 PM

I was curious what other members think about the 2.2 class being driveshaft driven only? Most 1:1 crawlers have a transmission, transfercase and are driveshaft driven. My thoughts were that the 2.2 class was to be similar to Joe Smoes 1:1 crawler, not Bill Gates rear steer, portal axle, hovering machine with $5000 worth of upgrades. A class that a novice can get into and compete without selling his wife on Colfax for the weekend.(by the way, mine has an opening this Sat @ 8:00p)

Just curious!

jason · 07-26-2007, 12:08 PM

Can she do 8:15?

It's still $3.00 for the half and half right?

Unholy · 07-26-2007, 12:11 PM

How exactly does making it shaft driven axles only do anything to make it a cheap entry level class?

STEW<CO> · 07-26-2007, 12:13 PM

Ohhh, that's awesome! I'll check with her and get back to ya.

p.s. by the way, what is a half & half?

STEW<CO> · 07-26-2007, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Unholy

How exactly does making it shaft driven axles only do anything to make it a cheap entry level class?

My thoughts were that portals and clod axles were more expensive to set up but I could be wrong. IMO the 2.2 class should be more scale to a daily driver 4x4 or 1:1's, tranny, transfercase, driveshaft driven etc. I think your right though, is there such a thing as cheap entry level?

CRF450R · 07-26-2007, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jason

Can she do 8:15?

It's still $3.00 for the half and half right?

braceysdad · 07-26-2007, 12:56 PM

Do you have a link to this "Colfax" you speak of?

renoirbud · 07-26-2007, 12:57 PM

Clod axles with Portals are very wide. And if you wanted to do an expensive shafty just do TXT axles with portals.

Let everyone try whatever they want as long as it meets the regulations. A TLT axle can get prety pricey too;
- $129 Delrin Case
- $50 CVD
- $30ish spool
- $8 bearings
- $10 pinion

So you are at $227 for one axle. Likely you will want two of those (lol) and tires and a chassis and a transmission.

It is just as expensive to build a 2.2 clod as a 2.2 tlt. (deepending on how you power it)

dezfan · 07-26-2007, 12:58 PM

Pie Hole.

DeaDShorT · 07-26-2007, 01:29 PM

Stewie...

If you want something more "scale" build a scale truck and get ready for the scale comps, I think some plans are on the burner for this in our area. It should be very fun, and very competitive

jason · 07-26-2007, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by braceysdad

Do you have a link to this "Colfax" you speak of?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colfax_Avenue

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Colloquially, the arterial is referred to simply as "Colfax", a name that has become associated with prostitution and crime.

http://www.denvergov.org/ColfaxAvenu...5/Default.aspx

http://www.urbandictionary.com/defin...=colfax+avenue

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A very long avenue in the Denver Metro area in Colorado. Most of East Colfax has prostitutes, drugs, gangs, etc.

Grizzly4x4 · 07-26-2007, 01:55 PM

I see no advantage to limiting the class to drive shaft only rigs. Yes, the class does preserve some of the scale looks, but that is not enough reason to outlaw motor/axle assemblies IMO.

Cloak · 07-26-2007, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dezfan

Pie Hole.

Motion seconded.

H3RESQ · 07-26-2007, 02:03 PM

Just do an stock class.....orcrc is getting everything worked out on a ax-10 class that's very limited on mods. A drivers class if you will.

mrpink · 07-26-2007, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by STEW

Most 1:1 crawlers have a transmission, transfercase and are driveshaft driven.

Most? What 1:1 comps do you attend? One where the Mars Rover is competing?

EeePee · 07-26-2007, 02:23 PM

I like the sound of spending $5000 on a Bill Gates machine, and having it quit on me right when it matters the most.

I also like the sound of this Colfax place.

PaulEZK · 07-26-2007, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by EeePee

I also like the sound of this Colfax place.

Hehe.. Love it.

microgoat · 07-26-2007, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by EeePee

I like the sound of spending $5000 on a Bill Gates machine, and having it quit on me right when it matters the most.

You need to get one of Electrohacker's $35 speed controls, then. That thing was poopin' out every five minutes up at Nelson

EeePee · 07-26-2007, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by microgoat

That thing was poopin' out every five minutes up at Nelson

At least his battery stayed in place!

STEW<CO> · 07-26-2007, 10:37 PM

Alright, I'll combine the 2nd & 3rd answers since they are pretty much the same thing, and the tally so far is 15 for yes - 20 for shove it in my pie hole!

View Poll Results: 2.2 class/ Driveshaft driven only!
Yes! Driveshaft driven only.	25	40.98%
No! Mods should be allowed.	9	14.75%
STEW should shut his pie hole!	25	40.98%
Colfax for Stew!!	2	3.28%
Voters: 61. You may not vote on this poll

07-26-2007, 12:06 PM	#1
STEW<CO> Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Man Cave! Posts: 892	2.2 class/ Driveshaft driven only! I was curious what other members think about the 2.2 class being driveshaft driven only? Most 1:1 crawlers have a transmission, transfercase and are driveshaft driven. My thoughts were that the 2.2 class was to be similar to Joe Smoes 1:1 crawler, not Bill Gates rear steer, portal axle, hovering machine with $5000 worth of upgrades. A class that a novice can get into and compete without selling his wife on Colfax for the weekend.(by the way, mine has an opening this Sat @ 8:00p) Just curious!

07-26-2007, 12:13 PM	#4
STEW<CO> Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Man Cave! Posts: 892	Ohhh, that's awesome! I'll check with her and get back to ya. p.s. by the way, what is a half & half? Last edited by STEW<CO>; 07-26-2007 at 12:22 PM.

07-26-2007, 12:08 PM	#2
jason R.I.P. Chip Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The Crawler State Posts: 13,938	Can she do 8:15? It's still $3.00 for the half and half right?

07-26-2007, 12:11 PM	#3
Unholy I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: One Legend. Posts: 2,134	How exactly does making it shaft driven axles only do anything to make it a cheap entry level class?

07-26-2007, 12:56 PM	#7
braceysdad Adilynsdad too! Join Date: May 2004 Location: G ville Posts: 8,844	Do you have a link to this "Colfax" you speak of?

07-26-2007, 12:57 PM	#8
renoirbud RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: China Grove, NC Posts: 1,395	Clod axles with Portals are very wide. And if you wanted to do an expensive shafty just do TXT axles with portals. Let everyone try whatever they want as long as it meets the regulations. A TLT axle can get prety pricey too; - $129 Delrin Case - $50 CVD - $30ish spool - $8 bearings - $10 pinion So you are at $227 for one axle. Likely you will want two of those (lol) and tires and a chassis and a transmission. It is just as expensive to build a 2.2 clod as a 2.2 tlt. (deepending on how you power it)

07-26-2007, 12:58 PM	#9
dezfan I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK. Posts: 12,563	Pie Hole.

07-26-2007, 01:29 PM	#10
DeaDShorT RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brighton Posts: 1,015	Stewie... If you want something more "scale" build a scale truck and get ready for the scale comps, I think some plans are on the burner for this in our area. It should be very fun, and very competitive

07-26-2007, 01:55 PM	#12
Grizzly4x4 PapaGriz Yo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In the garage building the wife a crawler Posts: 13,137	I see no advantage to limiting the class to drive shaft only rigs. Yes, the class does preserve some of the scale looks, but that is not enough reason to outlaw motor/axle assemblies IMO.

07-26-2007, 02:03 PM	#14
H3RESQ Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Olympia Posts: 836	Just do an stock class.....orcrc is getting everything worked out on a ax-10 class that's very limited on mods. A drivers class if you will.

07-26-2007, 02:23 PM	#16
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	I like the sound of spending $5000 on a Bill Gates machine, and having it quit on me right when it matters the most. I also like the sound of this Colfax place.

07-26-2007, 10:37 PM	#20
STEW<CO> Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Man Cave! Posts: 892	Alright, I'll combine the 2nd & 3rd answers since they are pretty much the same thing, and the tally so far is 15 for yes - 20 for shove it in my pie hole!

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