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Mnster · 01-28-2006, 11:53 PM

Hey I figured I would let you local guys know

I am planning a bash in Cherry Valley at Baumen park February 13/14th. Rocks are not awesome but it's our usual bash area. The rocks are good for testing the balance and ground clearance. Big sharp granite chunks, Time to test the winter mods.

Cole82 · 01-29-2006, 06:29 AM

I wont be comeing out for this one.
My local spot is better anyways

......IOWA.....pics

BagoXCAlum · 01-29-2006, 07:17 PM

Count me in!

Matt
Sexxyrunr1@aol.com

Mnster · 01-29-2006, 09:57 PM

If the snow melts away I might change the location to Rock Cut. Far better hills and rocks but it's a deep forest so snow is sheilded by trees. If we get a streak of good weather I might maybe possibly change it to Devils Lake. Probably the usual Rockford local people will come to this event. Me my Brother, Soya, possibly Thumbman

I'll explore some of Rock Cut this week.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cole82

I wont be comeing out for this one.
My local spot is better anyways

......IOWA.....pics

Yeah, your place may be better but we would have to drive 2-1/2 hours.

BagoXCAlum · 01-30-2006, 05:08 AM

Ok cool. Keep me posted. Would really like to check out Devil's Lake, but it depends on the weather and how much, if any snow is around. Rock Cut would be pretty cool too, but like you said, depends on the weather.

Matt

thumbman · 01-30-2006, 07:59 PM

Depends on which day we go, my truck is all back to gether again and crawls up my stairs vary well.

The weather hasent been good to try it out on the rocks by my house.

Thanks again Mnster for the work on the chassis.

Keep me posted.

Mnster · 01-31-2006, 07:07 PM

Looks like total crap weather next week.

Snow and rain.

BagoXCAlum · 01-31-2006, 07:51 PM

Well, lets keep our fingers crossed that the weather will be descent.

Matt

Mnster · 01-31-2006, 10:48 PM

Yeah the weather predictions are never right anyways. I've test drove my truck around the shop it's a ton more capable then last year. New body, cut moabs, 3/4 longer, shorter links, fresh motors, rear tilted axle housing. I'll check out Baumen park or rock cut this Friday to check the water level and different things. Pics if I remember.

So BagoXCAlum whats your TXT like? I know you had lathe motors and something else. I've seen you around on chitown board.

BagoXCAlum · 02-01-2006, 05:12 AM

My TXT isn't anything real spectacular. Its got a 55t lathe, cut and bent chassis, Revo shafts, 17" wb, Tekin Rebel 2 ESC, and I just painted a new body for it. Right now, I'm working on cutting up the stock tires. Should work pretty well on the rocks, but we'll see. Really need to test it out. If these tires don't work, guess I'll have to invest in some Moabs. Yeah, I've been more of a lurker on the Chitown board more than anything else lately. Was on there more when I was plannin on racing my TNX.Matt

Cole82 · 02-01-2006, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mnster

Yeah the weather predictions are never right anyways. I've test drove my truck around the shop it's a ton more capable then last year. New body, cut moabs, 3/4 longer, shorter links, fresh motors, rear tilted axle housing. I'll check out Baumen park or rock cut this Friday to check the water level and different things. Pics if I remember.

So BagoXCAlum whats your TXT like? I know you had lathe motors and something else. I've seen you around on chitown board.

That's hard to believe. That thing allready was the best at Devil's.

Mnster · 02-01-2006, 09:47 AM

Yeah I was playing with plywood in my basement last night it can walk up a 53 degree slope. I can go even steeper if I get more traction.

The battery location and cut tires really did help. Devils lake should seem easy now :-P

thumbman · 02-01-2006, 05:57 PM

I found a pro-line extended body last night at a hobby store in Joliet. The body covers all the backbone except for approx. 3/4" and its not as wide as my old one. I just need to pick up some paint for it. Bonus for me when work sends you for training, and have to stay over night.

Mnster · 02-01-2006, 09:56 PM

Extended body I think thats the same one that Soya has, its a really solid body. I went with the Proline Titan it's a little wide it rubs the tires but look good.

BagoXCAlum · 02-05-2006, 10:14 AM

Well, I know its a bit early, but I checked some forecasts for the planned weekend and it looks like its going to be sunny and cold. Guess we'll have to play it by ear. Any determination yet as to where this thing is going to happen?

Matt

Mnster · 02-05-2006, 11:35 PM

I went to Rock Cut on Friday, brought the camera but the batterys were dead. The leafs were gone it was cool, not much but steep hills though. My rig ran into a few problems, the front axle would lock up and seize at different times during the crawl. I'm not really sure why but I think maybe the pinions set screw was a little to close to the gear. The rear servo has a large amount of free play. A gear pivot must have ripped. The front wheel came loose and I didn't have tools. I could also hear a bad bearing somewhere it was screaming like dog whistle. Then at the of the run the main screw that holds the rear links on fell off at a bad time. The links went pogo sticking into the ground and sheared off. Then we where late leaving the park the park ranger was closing the gates. He was a little frustrated.

Not a great crawl but fun none the less.

Then on the way home I went to the hobby shop and got some stiffer springs, screws and some more body mounts. Clods is in shambles, I guess some more tweaking is in order for this week.

I think we should cross Rock Cut off the list as it closes down at 5:00. Baumen park is nice because its directly off the freeway. I don't know when it closes or if the water level is high I'll have to check into that this week. Are we planning on going Sunday?

BagoXCAlum · 02-06-2006, 09:20 AM

Sunday works for me.

Matt

Mnster · 02-06-2006, 09:39 AM

Alright then we'll plan on Sunday as thats the time I'm available. What time?

I'll get you directions as soon I figure out the address.

Cole82 · 02-06-2006, 09:51 AM

How much does your truck wiegh?
You must have some grippy plywood. Mine just spins the tires

Mnster · 02-06-2006, 10:08 AM

9.5 pounds fully ready to go

The plywood is the leftover scrap from when I painted the rear cage with bedliner. Its the wood chip type board with some bedliner over spray on it.

01-28-2006, 11:53 PM	#1
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	Rockford, IL Rock Bash Hey I figured I would let you local guys know I am planning a bash in Cherry Valley at Baumen park February 13/14th. Rocks are not awesome but it's our usual bash area. The rocks are good for testing the balance and ground clearance. Big sharp granite chunks, Time to test the winter mods.

02-05-2006, 11:35 PM	#16
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	I went to Rock Cut on Friday, brought the camera but the batterys were dead. The leafs were gone it was cool, not much but steep hills though. My rig ran into a few problems, the front axle would lock up and seize at different times during the crawl. I'm not really sure why but I think maybe the pinions set screw was a little to close to the gear. The rear servo has a large amount of free play. A gear pivot must have ripped. The front wheel came loose and I didn't have tools. I could also hear a bad bearing somewhere it was screaming like dog whistle. Then at the of the run the main screw that holds the rear links on fell off at a bad time. The links went pogo sticking into the ground and sheared off. Then we where late leaving the park the park ranger was closing the gates. He was a little frustrated. Not a great crawl but fun none the less. Then on the way home I went to the hobby shop and got some stiffer springs, screws and some more body mounts. Clods is in shambles, I guess some more tweaking is in order for this week. I think we should cross Rock Cut off the list as it closes down at 5:00. Baumen park is nice because its directly off the freeway. I don't know when it closes or if the water level is high I'll have to check into that this week. Are we planning on going Sunday? Last edited by Mnster; 02-05-2006 at 11:40 PM.

01-29-2006, 06:29 AM	#2
Cole82 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cedar Rapids Posts: 2,028	I wont be comeing out for this one. My local spot is better anyways ......IOWA.....pics

01-29-2006, 07:17 PM	#3
BagoXCAlum Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: north central IL Posts: 242	Count me in! Matt Sexxyrunr1@aol.com

01-30-2006, 05:08 AM	#5
BagoXCAlum Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: north central IL Posts: 242	Ok cool. Keep me posted. Would really like to check out Devil's Lake, but it depends on the weather and how much, if any snow is around. Rock Cut would be pretty cool too, but like you said, depends on the weather. Matt

01-30-2006, 07:59 PM	#6
thumbman Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Poplar Grove Posts: 196	Depends on which day we go, my truck is all back to gether again and crawls up my stairs vary well. The weather hasent been good to try it out on the rocks by my house. Thanks again Mnster for the work on the chassis. Keep me posted.

01-31-2006, 07:07 PM	#7
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	Looks like total crap weather next week. Snow and rain.

01-31-2006, 07:51 PM	#8
BagoXCAlum Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: north central IL Posts: 242	Well, lets keep our fingers crossed that the weather will be descent. Matt

01-31-2006, 10:48 PM	#9
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	Yeah the weather predictions are never right anyways. I've test drove my truck around the shop it's a ton more capable then last year. New body, cut moabs, 3/4 longer, shorter links, fresh motors, rear tilted axle housing. I'll check out Baumen park or rock cut this Friday to check the water level and different things. Pics if I remember. So BagoXCAlum whats your TXT like? I know you had lathe motors and something else. I've seen you around on chitown board.

02-01-2006, 05:12 AM	#10
BagoXCAlum Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: north central IL Posts: 242	My TXT isn't anything real spectacular. Its got a 55t lathe, cut and bent chassis, Revo shafts, 17" wb, Tekin Rebel 2 ESC, and I just painted a new body for it. Right now, I'm working on cutting up the stock tires. Should work pretty well on the rocks, but we'll see. Really need to test it out. If these tires don't work, guess I'll have to invest in some Moabs. Yeah, I've been more of a lurker on the Chitown board more than anything else lately. Was on there more when I was plannin on racing my TNX.Matt

02-01-2006, 09:47 AM	#12
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	Yeah I was playing with plywood in my basement last night it can walk up a 53 degree slope. I can go even steeper if I get more traction. The battery location and cut tires really did help. Devils lake should seem easy now :-P

02-01-2006, 05:57 PM	#13
thumbman Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Poplar Grove Posts: 196	I found a pro-line extended body last night at a hobby store in Joliet. The body covers all the backbone except for approx. 3/4" and its not as wide as my old one. I just need to pick up some paint for it. Bonus for me when work sends you for training, and have to stay over night.

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02-01-2006, 09:56 PM	#14
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	Extended body I think thats the same one that Soya has, its a really solid body. I went with the Proline Titan it's a little wide it rubs the tires but look good.

02-05-2006, 10:14 AM	#15
BagoXCAlum Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: north central IL Posts: 242	Well, I know its a bit early, but I checked some forecasts for the planned weekend and it looks like its going to be sunny and cold. Guess we'll have to play it by ear. Any determination yet as to where this thing is going to happen? Matt

02-06-2006, 09:20 AM	#17
BagoXCAlum Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: north central IL Posts: 242	Sunday works for me. Matt

02-06-2006, 09:39 AM	#18
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	Alright then we'll plan on Sunday as thats the time I'm available. What time? I'll get you directions as soon I figure out the address.

02-06-2006, 09:51 AM	#19
Cole82 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cedar Rapids Posts: 2,028	How much does your truck wiegh? You must have some grippy plywood. Mine just spins the tires

02-06-2006, 10:08 AM	#20
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	9.5 pounds fully ready to go The plywood is the leftover scrap from when I painted the rear cage with bedliner. Its the wood chip type board with some bedliner over spray on it.

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