Scaler trail run 3/9/13

[Constant Threat]

Oh as for the aluminum bridge as long as it has suspention cables, a working motorized draw bridge and a toll booth your welcome to bring it.lol but seriously i dont mind sounds cool to me

[gadget10]

Sounds good to me. I don't mind water. I'll just come prepared for anything. Thanks for the info. See yall the 9th.

[jkabee]

I'm building my rig to be water resistant, but hardly waterproof. If we get to a point where it's my hand or ruined electronics, hand of God will apply!

[Bad Apple]

Originally Posted by Constant Threat

Oh as for the aluminum bridge as long as it has suspention cables, a working motorized draw bridge and a toll booth your welcome to bring it.lol but seriously i dont mind sounds cool to me

I've always wanted a Kyosho Blizzard, now you've got me wanting to turn one into a bridge layer!!

A carpenter pal of mine is building a 10x26" plank bridge out of some lightweight redwood. He was gonna make it look kinda rustic and weathered, like one you would dare to cross in real life, hehe. Gadget if you decide to make another one, make it a different size so we have some options... I'm sure you'll come up with something clever

As for water, Im game for whatever too. I don't have a winch, but will have some tow straps in the back for some scale recoveries, just in case.

[hatefulboy]

I ask afew of the guys around my area if the wanted to car pool up there. I got some maybes and one yes. So there may be 2 to 5 of us in SC going to come up.

[jkabee]

Originally Posted by hatefulboy

I ask afew of the guys around my area if the wanted to car pool up there. I got some maybes and one yes. So there may be 2 to 5 of us in SC going to come up.

Hell yeah. We could easily end up with over 10-12 folks for this run then. I'm already scouting other locations for this year. The wonderful thing about WNC is the abundance of mountain trails, natural rock formations, and waterfalls. If everyone has a good time in March, we will be having more of these in 2013.

[The Bug]

I can't tell ya much about using a winch or the "Hand of God" , but I myself like to use the "Foot o Persuasion"!! it's not just a preference-sometimes it's a MUST!! Just ask the guys I run with they'll tell you I can get my rig in some pretty nasty predicaments!

[jkabee]

Originally Posted by The Bug

I can't tell ya much about using a winch or the "Hand of God" , but I myself like to use the "Foot o Persuasion"!! it's not just a preference-sometimes it's a MUST!! Just ask the guys I run with they'll tell you I can get my rig in some pretty nasty predicaments!

My favorite is the ol' "Hey! Is that a chupacabra over there?" approach. [nudges vehicle] "I know I saw something"...

[jkabee]

I'm doing my best to build a couple 12' and 24" sections to cross from big rock to big rock.

[Constant Threat]

I just pretend my battery died.lol

[easleycrawler]

Dang, only 2 weeks to get my truck done. Probably can't make this one, but will make the next one.

[Full_Throttle]

That place looks f'n awesome. Duxx and I may be making the trek all the way from Columbia for this. That is if you mind a couple COLA boyz playing too.

[Constant Threat]

Come on up, the more the better

[BadWagon]

This is gonna be a tough one for me to make. I have a cam swap this weekend, and the first race of the year the 3rd.

Ill be up that way soon.

[Bad Apple]

Originally Posted by The Bug

Just ask the guys I run with they'll tell you I can get my rig in some pretty nasty predicaments!

Mmm-hmm, I can vouch for that, lol... Which usually leads me into some nasty predicaments too. Monkey see monkey do I guess, hehe.

Cool to see all of the potential interest in this outing! I'm looking forward to seeing how many rigs show up. The more the better to pull me out of trouble spots

[gadget10]

I was in Ashville well Arden about 5 year ago for a 1/8 buggy nitro race on out past the airport and turn right. There was also a small hobby shop there close. Just wondering if any one now crawling was around of remembers this.

I do actually have a crawler question. What is a popular turn motor that you guys use in the scale crawlers. I have been running a 35t.

[jkabee]

Originally Posted by gadget10

I do actually have a crawler question. What is a popular turn motor that you guys use in the scale crawlers. I have been running a 35t.

Loaded question... 27T, 35T, 45T, 55T

Probably the best average would be 35T. I have a 55T in mine now, but I also have a 45T that I can swap in quickly. Just depends on what trail condition I will be running. I personally don't care for a 35T because at that speed, it isn't scale. I mean, a 4x4 pickup truck doesn't do 120mph through the woods. But that is what MOST people like, so that makes my opinion rather pointless I guess! If I had to pick ONE motor... it would be a 45T. The only reason I have a 55T is for sloooooow Rock Crawling days. The 45T is my real preference.

[Bad Apple]

It's all about driving style, but gearing is also a determining factor. I'm not a crazy fast driver, but I'm running a 17t Trinity Monster Maxx 550 mod motor in the SCX Bronco. Sounds ridiculous, but it makes more torque(270nm) than a 55t 540 motor, and when properly geared it's no faster than a stock SCX setup and has silky smooth low end control. All that torque and wheel speed is great for running weighted wheels and taller 1.9s

On the other hand, I use a 35t Integy lathe motor in the Trail Stomper, with R2 trans, D60 axles and it is barely faster than a walking pace. It has exceptional torque, and is awesome for slow technical stuff, but occasionally suffers from not having enough wheel speed, and tends to slide off line sometimes when cresting a steep ledge, etc... I never have that prob with the Trinity in the SCX ;)

[jkabee]

Originally Posted by Bad Apple

It's all about driving style, but gearing is also a determining factor.

Very true. I am running stock gearing right now.

Now, lets get this thread back on topic.... Two weeks to go until triple falls.

[jkabee]

In honor of my 200th post, I thought I'd share a pic or two of the 1.9 TJ I'm building that will be my scaler for Triple Falls... I'm pretty happy so far.