Looking for a Class 3 crawler

[norbyx]

Hi,
Well it seems odd but I have a class 1, and class 2 crawler, but I was looking to purhcase a class 3 crawler, and I can't seem to find any kit that can be purchased. Any suggestions? I am looking for the option of rear steering and DIG.

[Panther6834]

Originally Posted by norbyx

Hi,

Well it seems odd but I have a class 1, and class 2 crawler, but I was looking to purhcase a class 3 crawler, and I can't seem to find any kit that can be purchased. Any suggestions? I am looking for the option of rear steering and DIG.

I thought, for Class 3, you could have 4WS, or dig...but not both? As for a Class 3 rig, you could start with a Capra (that's what I, and some others, have done).

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[norbyx]

Well on the rules it states that Rear Steering or dig are allowed in C3 only. But it doesn't specify that you can just have one of the two mods. I thought about the capra, but is it good enough?

[Panther6834]

Originally Posted by norbyx

Well on the rules it states that Rear Steering or dig are allowed in C3 only. But it doesn't specify that you can just have one of the two mods. I thought about the capra, but is it good enough?

Regarding the first point, Harley, in one of his "Road to the Scale Nationals" videos, pointed out that Class 3 allows one, or the other, but not both. As for the second point, at least a few people (myself, included) were building a Capra as a Class 3 rig for Scale Nationals.

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[norbyx]

Why a capra and not a bomber or wraith? What is the advantage other than the dig transmission?

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[rs10man]

Portals is what a lot seem to want at the moment mate, the extra clearance on the pumpkin is a great help

[Mega Fattie]

Bomber, with wraith length trailing arms and links.

portals are for pansies.

[Panther6834]

Originally Posted by rs10man

Portals is what a lot seem to want at the moment mate, the extra clearance on the pumpkin is a great help

Originally Posted by Mega Fattie

Bomber, with wraith length trailing arms and links. portals are for pansies.

On the plus side, portals DO provide greater clearance. On the negative side, they increase the CoG. However, since they do increase the CoG, that can actually make them somewhat more difficult to drive, especially when climbing...thus, they are NOT sure "pansies". Pansies would be the ones afraid of driving a portal axle vehicle.

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[MOguy]

Originally Posted by norbyx

Well on the rules it states that Rear Steering or dig are allowed in C3 only. But it doesn't specify that you can just have one of the two mods. I thought about the capra, but is it good enough?

Class 3 SORRCA
• "4-wheel steering or dig is allowed in modified class only (you must choose 1 per course)."

The way I read it is you can have both but only use one, but I could be wrong. My son has dig others he has competed with have dual steering. Dig can be more terrain specific in it usage but when the terrain is right it is incredible. If the terrain does not permit it won't really work.

Four wheel steer can be used in more situations and not so terrain dependent but not as effective, it takes more room to make a turn the to dig.

If you could have both that would be ideal and just choose to use one per run.

SORRCA has a Facebook page and you could ask them for clarification. They are very good and getting back with you and answering questions.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/SORRCA/

[Panther6834]

Originally Posted by MOguy

SORRCA has a Facebook page and you could ask them for clarification. They are very good and getting back with you and answering questions.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SORRCA/

Thanks for the SORRCA info. I didn't realize they had a FB group (tho, I probably should have).

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[norbyx]

How about the Gmade R1 compared to the capra? Or the Gmade GOM?