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golgi · 01-12-2009, 11:18 AM

If a person was to go with the Pro-Line Flat Iron tires, which compound would be best; M2 or M3??

golgi · 01-12-2009, 11:21 AM

Alex, do you have any TLT axle parts or upgrades at the Plex? Specifically the knuckles in aluminum?

golgi · 01-12-2009, 05:05 PM

Which compound flatiron's do you have?

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Originally Posted by JavelinSST390

For the white rock on the outdoor course, I've found the flatiron's work very well.

But for a good, all-around tire you just can't go wrong with Losi Claws...

stampedeproject · 01-12-2009, 05:20 PM

Just my observation, but you probably won't be able to hang with the big dogs when side hilling with the flat irons. Especially the stuff Gerame's sick mind will be thinking up. On huge flat rocks (think Colorado) they are great, but the Hammers are going to be a better option for you.

golgi · 01-12-2009, 05:47 PM

Thanks, good to know. I'll check out the Hammers instead. Do they also come in different compounds? What is your impression of how they compare to the Losi or Panther tires?

sniders1975 · 01-12-2009, 07:21 PM

vishal I use hammers with m2 compound there a little stiffer, but it will help with side hilling & they dont fold under as easy. The claws are also a great choice!

warpig · 01-13-2009, 03:01 PM

What about the Proline Chisel Tires... those things look better than the hammers.

sniders1975 · 01-13-2009, 03:30 PM

Dont really know alot about them no one has them yet & they are 5.5 tall so they will rub on your body!!

Harley · 01-14-2009, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by sniders1975

Dont really know alot about them no one has them yet & they are 5.5 tall so they will rub on your body!!

The hammers are OK, but there are better.

Go with either the:
Hot Bodies Rovers - In medium compound
Proline Chisels - in G8 (don't even mess with proline tires unless they are G

Panther Cougars

Body clearance should be the least of your worries, bodies are easy to trim and replace. Link and shock clearance is what often times needs adjusted.

sniders1975 · 01-14-2009, 09:04 AM

Dont listen to josh he has no idea what he is talking about!!

froboy · 01-14-2009, 09:32 AM

So, uh, there's almost a completed course downstairs. When can we have a get together and comp?

Harley · 01-14-2009, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by sniders1975

Dont listen to josh he has no idea what he is talking about!!

Thats it Tom, we are throwing down next time I see you

Thems internet fight'n words!

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Originally Posted by froboy

So, uh, there's almost a completed course downstairs. When can we have a get together and comp?

If we had enough notice then I am sure I could get some of the KC guys to caravan up for the day.

golgi · 01-14-2009, 02:02 PM

I'd drive up sometime for that. It'll be good to get some practice in. Thanks to Jesse, my tlt is coming along and getting setup better. I just need to find some shorter springs, better tires, and maybe make a dig system and I should be completely set!

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Originally Posted by froboy

So, uh, there's almost a completed course downstairs. When can we have a get together and comp?

Krakker · 01-29-2009, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by golgi

I'd drive up sometime for that. It'll be good to get some practice in. Thanks to Jesse, my tlt is coming along and getting setup better. I just need to find some shorter springs, better tires, and maybe make a dig system and I should be completely set!

Jesse has been a big help to me as well. If you're going to be in the comp, I have a set of Losi claws on proline eight shooters that are weighted and have mem. foams you can use. 9.5oz fronts, 7oz rears. OR you could use the "Eritex" wheels with Panthers I bought from Jesse, and pimp his stuff for the event. I'll be there with me girl to watch, she loves her crawler and wants to see a comp.
Just let me know.

golgi · 01-30-2009, 09:47 PM

Thanks for offering. I finally bought some Eritex wheels and have them on my crawler now. I'm going to give the tires I have now a try once we have the next gtg. If they don't do well compared to other setups then I'll definitely have to give some different tires a try.

Speaking of gtg's, we need to have another one when the weather is decent!

froboy · 02-07-2009, 12:49 AM

Got my dig installed and everything is good to go. The one thing that really sucks though is the dig case extends to far to the back to allow the use of the inside link mounts on my skid plate. That made me mad. I worked really hard on my truck to get the suspension just right and now I have to rethink it again. I think I'll have it all settled by the midwest champs.

DeweyCJ5 · 02-07-2009, 06:34 AM

i have been re-thinking my truck since i signed up , i got tires i said i would never get, went brushless and lipo and I'm still wanting a dig lol .
i think i have it where i want it at now... guess ill see on Tuesday when we come down

froboy · 02-08-2009, 07:57 PM

Ok, ok...digs are awesome.

Harley · 02-08-2009, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by froboy

Ok, ok...digs are awesome.

Alex, try an 1/8" spacer under your trans case.

froboy · 02-09-2009, 02:29 AM

Yeah, I'm still thinking about raising the case higher, but I'm worried about the angle on the driveshaft. There is a little bit of room to move the case farther to the side. I'd have to drill new holes in the skid plate to do it.

I'm going to try it the way it is on Tuesday and see what happens. The dig is pretty friggin sweet though. My truck is officially loaded.

01-12-2009, 07:21 PM	#26
sniders1975 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Creeping in the Dark!!! Posts: 349	vishal I use hammers with m2 compound there a little stiffer, but it will help with side hilling & they dont fold under as easy. The claws are also a great choice! Last edited by sniders1975; 01-13-2009 at 03:31 PM.

02-07-2009, 06:34 AM	#37
DeweyCJ5 Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy Posts: 901	i have been re-thinking my truck since i signed up , i got tires i said i would never get, went brushless and lipo and I'm still wanting a dig lol . i think i have it where i want it at now... guess ill see on Tuesday when we come down Last edited by DeweyCJ5; 02-07-2009 at 06:08 PM.

01-12-2009, 11:18 AM	#21
golgi Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lincoln Posts: 37	If a person was to go with the Pro-Line Flat Iron tires, which compound would be best; M2 or M3??

01-12-2009, 11:21 AM	#22
golgi Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lincoln Posts: 37	Alex, do you have any TLT axle parts or upgrades at the Plex? Specifically the knuckles in aluminum?

01-12-2009, 05:20 PM	#24
stampedeproject Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 565	Just my observation, but you probably won't be able to hang with the big dogs when side hilling with the flat irons. Especially the stuff Gerame's sick mind will be thinking up. On huge flat rocks (think Colorado) they are great, but the Hammers are going to be a better option for you.

01-12-2009, 05:47 PM	#25
golgi Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lincoln Posts: 37	Thanks, good to know. I'll check out the Hammers instead. Do they also come in different compounds? What is your impression of how they compare to the Losi or Panther tires?

01-13-2009, 03:01 PM	#27
warpig Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Omaha Posts: 3	What about the Proline Chisel Tires... those things look better than the hammers.

01-13-2009, 03:30 PM	#28
sniders1975 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Creeping in the Dark!!! Posts: 349	Dont really know alot about them no one has them yet & they are 5.5 tall so they will rub on your body!!

01-14-2009, 09:04 AM	#30
sniders1975 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Creeping in the Dark!!! Posts: 349	Dont listen to josh he has no idea what he is talking about!!

01-14-2009, 09:32 AM	#31
froboy Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: omaha Posts: 44	So, uh, there's almost a completed course downstairs. When can we have a get together and comp?

01-30-2009, 09:47 PM	#35
golgi Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lincoln Posts: 37	Thanks for offering. I finally bought some Eritex wheels and have them on my crawler now. I'm going to give the tires I have now a try once we have the next gtg. If they don't do well compared to other setups then I'll definitely have to give some different tires a try. Speaking of gtg's, we need to have another one when the weather is decent!

02-07-2009, 12:49 AM	#36
froboy Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: omaha Posts: 44	Got my dig installed and everything is good to go. The one thing that really sucks though is the dig case extends to far to the back to allow the use of the inside link mounts on my skid plate. That made me mad. I worked really hard on my truck to get the suspension just right and now I have to rethink it again. I think I'll have it all settled by the midwest champs.

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02-08-2009, 07:57 PM	#38
froboy Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: omaha Posts: 44	Ok, ok...digs are awesome.

02-09-2009, 02:29 AM	#40
froboy Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: omaha Posts: 44	Yeah, I'm still thinking about raising the case higher, but I'm worried about the angle on the driveshaft. There is a little bit of room to move the case farther to the side. I'd have to drill new holes in the skid plate to do it. I'm going to try it the way it is on Tuesday and see what happens. The dig is pretty friggin sweet though. My truck is officially loaded.

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