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froboy · 10-02-2008, 03:00 PM

Which tires are better? Losi, Axial or Hammers?

What shock oil should I start with for a 2.2 crawler?

Is a dig worth it, and does it prevent me from competing in a specific class?

I've heard people say not to use digital servos, but I'm sponsored by JR and have several 9100T's lying around. What's wrong with digital servos, or is it just less torquey digitals that I don't want to use?

Help a brother out.

Jkelley · 10-02-2008, 03:05 PM

I use hammer tires but I've heard great things about losi's. I'm sure you want hear a whole lot of nice things about the stock axial lizard tires. I think there ok. For shock oil I use 50 wt. but its all preference. I also use a Jr Servo and I love it but its not digital, so I dont know what to tell you good or bad on that. Dig is worth every penny if set-up right.

sniders1975 · 10-02-2008, 06:41 PM

Alex use the servo i have had no problems with the hobbico but i did get a spectrum also, Lots of torque

kwkride · 10-02-2008, 07:15 PM

Tire preference is a lot of personal choice. It also depends on the terrain that you're trying to crawl over. I have had good luck with the Losi Rock Claws. There has been an awful lot of positive feedback about the Panther Cougars lately too.

froboy · 10-06-2008, 12:01 AM

Dude, my crawler looks great...

kwkride · 10-06-2008, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by froboy

Dude, my crawler looks great...

Where's the pics then?!?

Knucklehead · 10-22-2008, 08:07 AM

froboy · 10-22-2008, 08:45 AM

It was a question thread, but I'll post picks of my crawler when I'm finished with it.

Knucklehead · 10-22-2008, 08:56 AM

BTW, I may have a cable that will work for your camera. I will try and stop at the Plex either tonight or tomorrow night.

kwkride · 10-22-2008, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by froboy

It was a question thread, but I'll post picks of my crawler when I'm finished with it.

Your not done yet? C'mon hurry up! :-P

DeweyCJ5 · 10-22-2008, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knucklehead

well said

sniders1975 · 10-23-2008, 08:25 PM

Alex if you are going to be at the plex on sunday bring your crawler so we can see it, I will bring those wheels & just pay me whenever you can!

Lesac · 10-27-2008, 09:11 AM

Ya alex's crawler looks pretty BA, however mine will be even better. lol

froboy · 01-11-2009, 07:53 PM

So, I broke my first part today on The Plex indoor course.

Not a c-hub, or a spindle. or even a shock or something...

But my Delrin bottom skid plate!

Pretty awesome. I'm definately getting an aluminum one now.

I can't wait for Tuesday to do some more.

Lesac · 01-11-2009, 08:10 PM

did you break the strc one???
i did the same thing.

froboy · 01-11-2009, 09:05 PM

Yep...damn it.

stampedeproject · 01-11-2009, 10:00 PM

http://stampedeproject.com/RC-CAR-M/12-08-Cover.jpg

Pull the December 2008 issue of RC Car and see the Tire test, Scott Hughes, Pete Bach (Dirk Digler) and myself did.

Yep there is no magic pill, however based on my preferences and well over a couple month of analytical tire testing I will be going with Pro-Line Badlands. Again just personal preference.

At least you can see where each excelled and was weak.

Dig is worth it if you are going to compete... at least according to everyone I have every talked with. I have had more than a few people that have said that the Nationals course was impossible without dig and Gerame and Tom both indicated that they were at a disadvantage without dig at Crawlapoloza . I have the older VF/DNA dig unit which is very good, but lots of guys still compete without them.

JavelinSST390 · 01-11-2009, 10:18 PM

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...

DeweyCJ5 · 01-12-2009, 03:33 AM

hey fro how and where did it break ? i was thinking of getting one of those...maybe not now

froboy · 01-12-2009, 10:41 AM

I don't actually know. I just looked underneath and it was split. I'm ordering aluminum ones for the store and for myself.

10-02-2008, 03:00 PM	#1
froboy Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: omaha Posts: 44	Questions Which tires are better? Losi, Axial or Hammers? What shock oil should I start with for a 2.2 crawler? Is a dig worth it, and does it prevent me from competing in a specific class? I've heard people say not to use digital servos, but I'm sponsored by JR and have several 9100T's lying around. What's wrong with digital servos, or is it just less torquey digitals that I don't want to use? Help a brother out. Last edited by froboy; 10-02-2008 at 06:36 PM.

10-02-2008, 06:41 PM	#3
sniders1975 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Creeping in the Dark!!! Posts: 349	Alex use the servo i have had no problems with the hobbico but i did get a spectrum also, Lots of torque Last edited by sniders1975; 10-23-2008 at 08:22 PM.

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10-02-2008, 03:05 PM	#2
Jkelley Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hartsville, SC Posts: 461	I use hammer tires but I've heard great things about losi's. I'm sure you want hear a whole lot of nice things about the stock axial lizard tires. I think there ok. For shock oil I use 50 wt. but its all preference. I also use a Jr Servo and I love it but its not digital, so I dont know what to tell you good or bad on that. Dig is worth every penny if set-up right.

10-02-2008, 07:15 PM	#4
kwkride Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nebraska Posts: 819	Tire preference is a lot of personal choice. It also depends on the terrain that you're trying to crawl over. I have had good luck with the Losi Rock Claws. There has been an awful lot of positive feedback about the Panther Cougars lately too.

10-06-2008, 12:01 AM	#5
froboy Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: omaha Posts: 44	Dude, my crawler looks great...

10-22-2008, 08:07 AM	#7
Knucklehead Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 0

10-22-2008, 08:45 AM	#8
froboy Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: omaha Posts: 44	It was a question thread, but I'll post picks of my crawler when I'm finished with it.

10-22-2008, 08:56 AM	#9
Knucklehead Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 0	BTW, I may have a cable that will work for your camera. I will try and stop at the Plex either tonight or tomorrow night.

10-23-2008, 08:25 PM	#12
sniders1975 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Creeping in the Dark!!! Posts: 349	Alex if you are going to be at the plex on sunday bring your crawler so we can see it, I will bring those wheels & just pay me whenever you can!

10-27-2008, 09:11 AM	#13
Lesac Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Omaha Posts: 71	Ya alex's crawler looks pretty BA, however mine will be even better. lol

01-11-2009, 07:53 PM	#14
froboy Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: omaha Posts: 44	So, I broke my first part today on The Plex indoor course. Not a c-hub, or a spindle. or even a shock or something... But my Delrin bottom skid plate! Pretty awesome. I'm definately getting an aluminum one now. I can't wait for Tuesday to do some more.

01-11-2009, 08:10 PM	#15
Lesac Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Omaha Posts: 71	did you break the strc one??? i did the same thing.

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01-11-2009, 09:05 PM	#16
froboy Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: omaha Posts: 44	Yep...damn it.

01-11-2009, 10:00 PM	#17
stampedeproject Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 565	http://stampedeproject.com/RC-CAR-M/12-08-Cover.jpg Pull the December 2008 issue of RC Car and see the Tire test, Scott Hughes, Pete Bach (Dirk Digler) and myself did. Yep there is no magic pill, however based on my preferences and well over a couple month of analytical tire testing I will be going with Pro-Line Badlands. Again just personal preference. At least you can see where each excelled and was weak. Dig is worth it if you are going to compete... at least according to everyone I have every talked with. I have had more than a few people that have said that the Nationals course was impossible without dig and Gerame and Tom both indicated that they were at a disadvantage without dig at Crawlapoloza . I have the older VF/DNA dig unit which is very good, but lots of guys still compete without them.

01-11-2009, 10:18 PM	#18
JavelinSST390 Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rectalville Posts: 889	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...

01-12-2009, 03:33 AM	#19
DeweyCJ5 Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy Posts: 901	hey fro how and where did it break ? i was thinking of getting one of those...maybe not now

01-12-2009, 10:41 AM	#20
froboy Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: omaha Posts: 44	I don't actually know. I just looked underneath and it was split. I'm ordering aluminum ones for the store and for myself.

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