2wd FOFF

[poomwah]

I realize that the builds I'm seeing are 4wd, but is it a requirement?
I really like the concept of formula, but I don't have a 4wd vehicle and can't afford one.
I'm not at all against modifying the buhjeezus out of something I already have though

[Lukescb7]

It will definitely be to powerful and want to flip/wheelie all the time. Now if it was front wheel drive it would work alot better than rear.

[poomwah]

That's what I was worried about.
Front wheel drive.. hmmm. My stockpile of parts are Traxxas Rustler based. I bet I could turn one into front wheel drive

[Lukescb7]

Google 4wd rustler. I saw someone take a rusty reared setup and put it into the front of one. Then you would have a 4wd. I had a vxl rustler with paddles and couldn't keep the front end on the ground even with a 5000mah lipos and aluminum parts in the front end.

[poomwah]

wow, thanks Luke, that's a really good idea

[M1tch]

i have a stampede i put paddles on. it would be ok on the flat, but sucked on climbs. i bought another chassis and turned the transmission around 180 degrees. loads of fun, but not as good as 4wd foff.

there is a 4wd stampede, not sure how it works, but could be worth a try. i will try to get some photos of my mid motor stampede for you.

[stelerzman]

Either way, I can't see a 2 W/D rig working, only because your not driving on level ground you climbing. If it front W/D the rear will drag the rig down and vise-versa with the rear W/D the front will flip over or dig in.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying don't do it. I just can't see it working.
If your going to mod a rustler to dual motor rig, go for it. This should be very interesting.

[Lukescb7]

Yeah when mine was on flat beach it would do ok with throttle control. I was using panther paddles. At any speed if i hit full throttle it would wheelie. I had a swammi bar on it though so the wheelies where controllable.

[Lukescb7]

Speaking of swammibar, hes the one who built the rusty.
Swami R/C

[poomwah]

thanks guys, I MIGHT be able to scrape together the parts to do the 4wd rustler :]

[RiceBurner]

I run an old associated buggy with paddles on the back all the time. It won't do sand very well but gravel piles or dirt, no problem. Back in the day I went to timed hill climb comps at local gravel piles. There wasn't a dependable 4WD out till the
Losi Street weapon/XXX? touring car came out with enclosed belts.

[krazykrawler]

All my sand cars are 2wd.I base my tube frames off of a Slash or Rustler

[krazykrawler]

A few more

[stelerzman]

Sweet looking rigs. Any videos?

[krazykrawler]

Originally Posted by stelerzman

Sweet looking rigs. Any videos?

No vids.The only one i have now is the Meyers Manx in the first picture.The next i run it i will have to get video.I always go run by myself and cant hold the camera ant radio at the same time...lol

[poomwah]

krazy, all i can say is.... WOW

[krazykrawler]

Originally Posted by poomwah

krazy, all i can say is.... WOW

Thanks for the compliment.Heres one more for ya .This one was based off an E-maxx and was over 3 ft long

[krazykrawler]

Oh wait,i found another one from back in the day,NITRO POWERED and i found this shot of two together

[emartin]

Man those things are sweet, would love to see some vids.

[krazykrawler]

Originally Posted by emartin

Man those things are sweet, would love to see some vids.

No vids,most of them have been sold off or traded.I build one,run it a few times then get rid of it.Thanks for the compliment.It is very much appreciated