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08-12-2008, 12:44 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Redlands
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|  Spare parts budget build: Clod Racer 2WD
So this is a different kind of build.. It's totally from spare parts i've had for awhile.. So far I've got 11 bucks invested in front links and not including parts I previously had... The rear axle is locked, but the front has no pinion or differential, so yes it's just two wheel drive.. And I will be changing out the tires eventually. And yes, thats a dog bone for a driveshaft! :-D I have a hardbody clod for it, but I have to decide on tires before I mount it. My goal for this thing is to make it go fast.. like a trophy truck. Tell me whatcha guys think!     Last edited by PaulEZK; 08-12-2008 at 12:48 AM. |
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08-12-2008, 11:18 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Warner Robins
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man i wish i had that many left over parts sitting around!! it looks interesting. def gonna keep watchin to see how it does. looks like it'll be fun to drive though!  |
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08-12-2008, 11:24 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: newport
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rear upper links will need to be shorter to fix that pinion angle or you'll bend that dogbone. Looks like an awesome budget build, except for go lipo and brushless  |
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08-12-2008, 12:33 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Redlands
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I won't be going brushless or lipo though.. I'm good with the old fashion brushed and cells.. Plus I don't wanna pay for that.. Maybe later down the line, if I find it to be a fun RC I might do that, but for now.. I'll stick with the stock can I have. | |
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08-12-2008, 02:45 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana
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not bad at all for left over parts. and from the looks of it, it shouldnt take too much money if you deciede later on to turn it 4x4.
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08-12-2008, 06:30 PM
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08-12-2008, 10:16 PM
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Well after a trip to the hobby store, I found myself an ESC for 6 bucks in the clearance section.. And it works.. :-) Only thing left to get is some tires, controller and receiver. Anyone got any highlift tires for sell? :-) I haven't installed them yet, but I also got some new top links for the rear axle.    Last edited by PaulEZK; 08-12-2008 at 10:20 PM. |
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08-13-2008, 10:05 AM
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| Pebble Pounder  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fairfield, PA
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What frame/chassis is that i like it? Josh |
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08-13-2008, 11:47 AM
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08-13-2008, 01:29 PM
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08-13-2008, 01:54 PM
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08-13-2008, 03:16 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: newport
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hmm, what brand esc is it I don't recognize it?
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08-13-2008, 05:02 PM
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08-13-2008, 06:41 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kansas
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that esc reminds me of the ProBoat units... I ran those for a while... they had reverse, and were copletely waterproof... and a steal at 28.00 rig looks good, I always wanted to do some sort of 2wd solid axle truck... (not sure why, but I do) |
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08-13-2008, 06:53 PM
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THanks.. Yeah when I hooked it up to my tour car, I can't remember if I had reverse.. But it is indeed a boat ESC.. Found find for a budget truck. :-) | |
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08-14-2008, 07:38 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Redlands
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I got rid of the dogbone and the Y linkage, I had problems with axle travel before, but it's cleared up now with those two changes... I also mounted the electronics. Also the L bracket in the rear will be what my clod body mounts to. I might bolt it down.      |
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08-14-2008, 03:39 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Redlands
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Today I'm going to see how it looks with some RC4WD rock stompers.. I'm still looking for some 1.9 fires, rims, controller and receiver.. If anyone has anything for sale, lemme know.
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08-15-2008, 11:20 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Redlands
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So I ordered the stuff I wanted.. On the way I have some rock cruisers..  And a controller/receiver. So I should be up and running by next weekend. So far I'm $56 in to this truck (obiviously not including my old spare parts. The last thing on my list is some 1.9 rims, but i'll buy those from my local hobby store. |
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