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Supreme Reign · 02-09-2007, 09:27 PM

Goodbye 4-Wheel-Steering

racerx · 02-09-2007, 09:56 PM

These things are sweet, the steering is the best I have seen on a 2ws rig. I only ran my rig for about 5 minuntes and POP! The damn rear (stock) axle snapped just past the ball (like always) so I didn't get to do much testing with mine. I'll get her patched up Sunday and try to get some more time on them over the weekend.

eric113 · 02-09-2007, 10:10 PM

So bender, since you had your truck on the rocks, how much you say the steering improved ? Also, are these going to have the same problem that other mip cvd's have, where the pin like to "just fall out" ?

racerx · 02-09-2007, 10:24 PM

I have not had any problem with the pin "falling out" on my clod cvd's and they are made by the same place. I would say the steering is at least 50% better, I cut a groove in the housing about an 8th of an inch deep and still could go more, or grind the arm on the knuckle (mine are plastic so I didn't) But Brad did and they turn fawkin sharp!

dezfan · 02-09-2007, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eric113

So bender, since you had your truck on the rocks, how much you say the steering improved ? Also, are these going to have the same problem that other mip cvd's have, where the pin like to "just fall out" ?

Never had an issue w/ the Clod CVDs and they are made by MIP I beleive.

BENDER · 02-09-2007, 10:37 PM

I haven't had any problems with the pins coming loose. A dab of blue lock tight will usually fix that. That's what I did to my Maxx CVD's, and I could still get them apart for maintenance.

Rockpiledriver · 02-10-2007, 11:49 AM

Post uo the video.

666 · 02-10-2007, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racerx

I have not had any problem with the pin "falling out" on my clod cvd's and they are made by the same place. I would say the steering is at least 50% better, I cut a groove in the housing about an 8th of an inch deep and still could go more, or grind the arm on the knuckle (mine are plastic so I didn't) But Brad did and they turn fawkin sharp!

I had a problem w/ the pin on my clod today! It snapped!

I guess I found a new weak link!

I can not wait for these new cvd's! My tlt is dieing for these!

Highmark · 02-10-2007, 12:10 PM

I've heard you can just put some big heat shrink around the part of the CVD where the pin is. That should keep it from comming loose even if the internal screw loosens.

BENDER · 02-10-2007, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockpiledriver

Post up the video.

It's uploading now. ;)

BENDER · 02-10-2007, 01:27 PM

Video is up.
RCP Crawlers.........CVD Testing

DaViolentOne · 02-10-2007, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Highmark

I've heard you can just put some big heat shrink around the part of the CVD where the pin is. That should keep it from comming loose even if the internal screw loosens.

x2... I've seen it used on 8th scale buggy';s and truggy's with GREAT success on all CVD's... Center and drive...

FrankyRizzo · 02-10-2007, 09:52 PM

I am convinced. Those are well worth it.

chrispbubba · 02-11-2007, 12:33 AM

What material is being used?
Will it rust?

I Will buy a set as soon as I can the look awesome.

bastard · 02-19-2007, 05:10 PM

Well I have been beating on mine for the past week. And I am very impressed. The steering alone is worth every pennie. The improved turning radius is awsome.

Uncle_Manuel · 02-19-2007, 05:57 PM

I´m impressed!

So get on hurry that we finally can buy a set...

Manuel

radishkid · 02-19-2007, 07:07 PM

I've got the RCP page bookmarked

One problem I've had with MIP and similar hardened steel CVD's is that the tolerances are so tight that rust can become an issue. Any forseen problems for guys that like to get their trucks wet?

bastard · 02-19-2007, 07:51 PM

I had mine out in the snow for the past few days and took them apart today to inspect them and there was no sign of rust.

racerx · 02-19-2007, 10:22 PM

I met up with Kris today while waiting for Jason to eat lunch so we could get in some trigger time, I think these CVD's are cursed! Every time I take my rig out lately something happens so I can't even try to break the dang things! Last time I broke a rear stock axle shaft, today I took a small tumble into about 3'' of water. It didn't even get above the steering servo or lipo but I had no radio function at all! We went to meet Jason at his place and barrow the air compressor to dry things out and.... WHOO HOOO! It worked, so we loaded up and went over to the Weston to crawl the "DRY" man made rock. I drove maybe two lines and things started acting up, I never saw any magic smoke or smelled any cooked electronics but it is DEAD AS A DOORNAIL!

So I had to drive Bastard's 2.2 midget Hustler

, and got a little dual stick time with Jason's 8x8 too. Tomorrow I'll see what's up with the radio and try to get her running again!

1beatjeep · 02-19-2007, 10:40 PM

has anyone been running these cvd with some derlin/alumnum rims these rims wont spin like the plastic one do (pede and others)

02-19-2007, 10:22 PM	#59
racerx I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: R.I.P. Chip Posts: 2,024	I met up with Kris today while waiting for Jason to eat lunch so we could get in some trigger time, I think these CVD's are cursed! Every time I take my rig out lately something happens so I can't even try to break the dang things! Last time I broke a rear stock axle shaft, today I took a small tumble into about 3'' of water. It didn't even get above the steering servo or lipo but I had no radio function at all! We went to meet Jason at his place and barrow the air compressor to dry things out and.... WHOO HOOO! It worked, so we loaded up and went over to the Weston to crawl the "DRY" man made rock. I drove maybe two lines and things started acting up, I never saw any magic smoke or smelled any cooked electronics but it is DEAD AS A DOORNAIL! So I had to drive Bastard's 2.2 midget Hustler, and got a little dual stick time with Jason's 8x8 too. Tomorrow I'll see what's up with the radio and try to get her running again!

02-09-2007, 09:27 PM	#41
Supreme Reign Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 104	Goodbye 4-Wheel-Steering

02-09-2007, 09:56 PM	#42
racerx I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: R.I.P. Chip Posts: 2,024	These things are sweet, the steering is the best I have seen on a 2ws rig. I only ran my rig for about 5 minuntes and POP! The damn rear (stock) axle snapped just past the ball (like always) so I didn't get to do much testing with mine. I'll get her patched up Sunday and try to get some more time on them over the weekend.

02-09-2007, 10:10 PM	#43
eric113 Moderator Rule Breaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 5,970	So bender, since you had your truck on the rocks, how much you say the steering improved ? Also, are these going to have the same problem that other mip cvd's have, where the pin like to "just fall out" ?

02-09-2007, 10:24 PM	#44
racerx I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: R.I.P. Chip Posts: 2,024	I have not had any problem with the pin "falling out" on my clod cvd's and they are made by the same place. I would say the steering is at least 50% better, I cut a groove in the housing about an 8th of an inch deep and still could go more, or grind the arm on the knuckle (mine are plastic so I didn't) But Brad did and they turn fawkin sharp!

02-09-2007, 10:37 PM	#46
BENDER 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake Posts: 8,328	I haven't had any problems with the pins coming loose. A dab of blue lock tight will usually fix that. That's what I did to my Maxx CVD's, and I could still get them apart for maintenance.

02-10-2007, 11:49 AM	#47
Rockpiledriver I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,027	Post uo the video.

02-10-2007, 12:10 PM	#49
Highmark I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 3,866	I've heard you can just put some big heat shrink around the part of the CVD where the pin is. That should keep it from comming loose even if the internal screw loosens.

02-10-2007, 01:27 PM	#51
BENDER 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake Posts: 8,328	Video is up. RCP Crawlers.........CVD Testing

02-10-2007, 09:52 PM	#53
FrankyRizzo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vegas Posts: 7,172	I am convinced. Those are well worth it.

02-11-2007, 12:33 AM	#54
chrispbubba Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: philadelphia Posts: 166	What material is being used? Will it rust? I Will buy a set as soon as I can the look awesome.

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02-19-2007, 05:10 PM	#55
bastard Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 708	Well I have been beating on mine for the past week. And I am very impressed. The steering alone is worth every pennie. The improved turning radius is awsome.

02-19-2007, 05:57 PM	#56
Uncle_Manuel Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bamberg / Germany Posts: 93	I´m impressed! So get on hurry that we finally can buy a set... Manuel

02-19-2007, 07:07 PM	#57
radishkid Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: In the saddle... Posts: 473	I've got the RCP page bookmarked One problem I've had with MIP and similar hardened steel CVD's is that the tolerances are so tight that rust can become an issue. Any forseen problems for guys that like to get their trucks wet?

02-19-2007, 07:51 PM	#58
bastard Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 708	I had mine out in the snow for the past few days and took them apart today to inspect them and there was no sign of rust.

02-19-2007, 10:40 PM	#60
1beatjeep I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: san jose Posts: 2,061	has anyone been running these cvd with some derlin/alumnum rims these rims wont spin like the plastic one do (pede and others)

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