Gil's Cliff Climber (with video)

[sgil2001]

I got my cliff climber about 2 weeks ago and I'm really starting to like the way it runs. A few simple mods and this little climber is quite capable.

Here's what I did to my Cliff Climber so far:

1) Took tires off and put 3 oz of lead in front and 1 oz in rear. Replaced stock foams with memory foams.

2) Installed 11t pinion on rear motor.

3) Removed rear steer and locked it.

4) Made 7 & 8 cell packs of 2/3A cells and put on front servo.

5) Put small o-rings in front cups to get rid of slop in dogbones.

Radio is 2 ch. Futaba. Steering servo is Hitec 645MG. ESC is Mamba 25 with Dimension Engineering BEC.

Almost forgot. I also got the "A" & "B" replacement aluminum links. Probably didn't really need them since the plastic links are quite flexible.

I had it out today with the 8 cell pack. I think the 8 cell pack is the way to go. The clod stall was not nearly as bad as with the 7 or 6 cell pack.

Here's a video I shot (had to do it myself while driving, so its not the best)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ziqg6q4sL4I

[jdawg53]

Nice job.
Video is cool.
J

[jetboat]

looks good, Ive got to pic up an 11 tooth for the rear but noone local has any and I dont want to place an order for 1 gear... Im actually kicking back and forth the idea of twin mamba 25 with a stick radio..

Actually, this rig would be perfect for getting used to a stick radio over the winter

[Bermbuster]

Originally Posted by jetboat

Actually, this rig would be perfect for getting used to a stick radio over the winter

I was thinking the same thing....
you can pick up a 6 channel JR FM TX RX combo w rechargable batteries for about $70.....

with the 11 tooth pinion does it drop right in or do you need to modify the motormount to make the mesh???

[Norcal_GIT_r]

Nice,how did you lock the rear steer?

[sgil2001]

Just rigged it.

[sgil2001]

Originally Posted by Bermbuster

with the 11 tooth pinion does it drop right in or do you need to modify the motormount to make the mesh???

Drops right in. I used duratrax DTXC8347


http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...EARCH=dtxc8347

[Bermbuster]

Originally Posted by sgil2001

Drops right in. I used duratrax DTXC8347


http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...EARCH=dtxc8347

thanks....

[billysnarf]

Thank you very much for posting this video... Looks like a capable truck... Now im truly torn between this and the Losi mini.. I think im gonna get both..

[sgil2001]

Originally Posted by billysnarf

Now im truly torn between this and the Losi mini.. I think im gonna get both..

Get both. That way you're safe. That's my plan as well.

[sgil2001]

I had my CC out climbing stairs today. It walks right up the concrete steps at my front porch.

[ilanB]

Originally Posted by sgil2001

I got my cliff climber about 2 weeks ago and I'm really starting to like the way it runs. A few simple mods and this little climber is quite capable.

Here's what I did to my Cliff Climber so far:

1) Took tires off and put 3 oz of lead in front and 1 oz in rear. Replaced stock foams with memory foams.

2) Installed 11t pinion on rear motor.

3) Removed rear steer and locked it.

4) Made 7 & 8 cell packs of 2/3A cells and put on front servo.

5) Put small o-rings in front cups to get rid of slop in dogbones.

Radio is 2 ch. Futaba. Steering servo is Hitec 645MG. ESC is Mamba 25 with Dimension Engineering BEC.

Almost forgot. I also got the "A" & "B" replacement aluminum links. Probably didn't really need them since the plastic links are quite flexible.

I had it out today with the 8 cell pack. I think the 8 cell pack is the way to go. The clod stall was not nearly as bad as with the 7 or 6 cell pack.

Here's a video I shot (had to do it myself while driving, so its not the best)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ziqg6q4sL4I

How did you removd the tires? and did they survived it and U could use them again?

Ilan

[sgil2001]

I removed my tires from the wheels by putting them in a toaster oven for about 10-15 minutes at 200 degrees. They came off with a little effort. Then I just added the weight and memory foams and glued them back on the rims.

[gigercreeper]

i made an 8 cell pack also but they are c cells from my 10th scale racing days. the power is way better but the rear motor still stall to much i will get the 12 t for the front and hope for less stall. i have the artr 11t both front and rear.

[randy1]

run smaller wire to the front motor an go from your speedo to the rear moter first then to the front

[gigercreeper]

i give it a try. i have both motors wired in paralell i try it in series. thnks for the advice

[randy1]

any time

[sweli]

Originally Posted by randy1

run smaller wire to the front motor an go from your speedo to the rear moter first then to the front

Good Tips !!

I didn't have smaller wire on hand, but shortened the rear length to the min, and left the front long in a loom wrapped through my BMV chassis. It helped!
Mine are wired in parallel through the dual DIG switches.

[sweli]

Originally Posted by randy1

run smaller wire to the front motor an go from your speedo to the rear moter first then to the front

Good Tips !!

I didn't have smaller wire on hand, but shortened the rear length to the min, and left the front long in a loom wrapped through my BMV chassis. It helped!
Mine are wired in parallel through the dual DIG switches.


I still do not get why two ESC wouldn't eliminate stall??
I understand why it happens with one ESC, but with two, and enough "C" rating from the batts, each ESC would get what it needs, and always deliver it to that motor??

[randy1]

i tried it with the 2/3 cell an it didnt work any better. i think we need lipos