Official TTC entry thread

[War Pig]

The TTC entry thread is now open!

You must include:

1. All specifications of your rig.

2. Three pictures, one of the side, one of the bottom and one of it in action.

3. A brief statement of why you should be voted in to compete.

The top 6 vote getting rigs will be in!

Entry cutoff will be 4/1/14 at midnight.

I've been told that all TTC competitors will receive an RC4WD prize package (typically valued at $200 or so) that includes a set of tires, scale goodies and a Warn winch. Competitors that use these items will receive a point bonus at the TTC. Details to come!

So here are the details on the RC4WD prize package. It will include:

Warn 9.5cti winch
Warn wireless winch controller
ARB diff cover keychain
Poison Spider keychain diff cover
2.2 Mickey Thompson Baja Claw TTC tires
ARB snatch block

If you use the Warn winch in the TTC competition, you will receive 2 points at the start.

If you use the M/T TTC tires on your truck, you will receive 4 points at the start.


Good luck guys!

[johnnyh66]

Wish I was going!
Have fun guys...

[War Pig]

Looks like I'm the first entry. After spending the weekend building the 7 TTC courses with Luis, Sean, Aaron, Jerry and Tyson....there's no way I'm going to miss out on this event. The courses are THAT awesome!

My entry:

"The Troober"

The Specs:

Scratch built Isuzu Trooper body
Full tube chassis
Custom XR width Vanquish Currie axles with front and rear steer.
13.6" wheelbase
Over drive front, under rear t-case
Built Axial trans
7980 front 7950 rear steering servos
Holmes BR-XL waterproof ESC
Holmes TTC Puller motor
3 or 4s lipo depending on my mood
7990 servo winch on 12.5 volts
Vanquish 2.2 OMF wheels
2.2 Pitbull Rock Beast 2's cut down to 5.2" with Crawler Innovations foams

**I believe TTC is the cream of the crop in hard core scale competition. It incorporates all disciplines of scale in a timed event. The fact that it's exclusive to only 10 vehicles makes it that much more special. If I'm voted in, this will be my 8th TTC, and I think my experience gives me a chance to win. Having a truck that does everything well helps, and the Troober is that. Is it the biggest and baddest? No, but it's a unique, solid 50 point hardbody scale rig without all the foo foo that will leave paint on the rocks. I will drive my best and do whatever it takes (within the rules of course) to win. Please give me that chance. Thanks! Tim.

[boob dude]

Okay I'll go second, but only in the entries because I plan to win. After helping build the courses I don't want to miss out, or ruin my rig trying.

BOUNCING BETTY

SPECS.

New Bright 302 boss mustang body
Full rail scx 10 with wraith skid
Built VP wraith axles loaded with all the goodies money can buy
VP trans case with all Robinson Racing gears
MIP drive lines
Pro 4 HD 3000 kv
Waterproof MMP
FUTABA 500 oz servos front and rear
Hitec 7940 servo winch on 3 cell
Full interior with roll cage
Mayhem wheels
Good ol axial 2.2 r35 Ripsaws

I have never had the chance to run the TTC at a national level event and would love the chance run with the big boys. I have built a rig that is bullet proof and up to the task, and if it breaks I have a part supply that will keep me up and running. I know its a car but all the trucks better watch out, because BOUNCING BETTY is planning on the win.

[War Pig]

Alright guys, due to nobody having finished TTC rigs and the fact that we want EVERYONE to enter that wants a chance to compete, we are extending the entry cutoff to April 1st. So don't be an April Fool --- get your TTC entry in by then!

Please direct all TTC chit chat in this thread:

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/2014-...ml#post4702575

[MG200]

Here is my entry:

Full on tuber built for the toughest class 3 competition but I know it would do well in a TTC event.

“Hurricane Buggy”

Specs:
Tube chassis
Custom tube axle trusses
Built wraith axles
RC4WD AX2, 2speed trans
MIP driveshafts
MMP
Pro 4 3300
7980 front servo
7980 rear servo
7955 servo winch
S3102 Futaba mini servo for shifting trans
Rear sway bar with quick disconnect
VP led bar
VP wheels with custom MTHead rock rings
Pitbull Rock Beasts 2’s with shaved sidewalls
Crawler Innovation foams

I competed at last year’s national TTC with my Showtime buggy so I know how demanding this event is. Many of you probably remember I attempted to drive the tank trap in reverse (due to me accidently setting the fwd throttle endpoint to zero, I was kicking myself for that!!). I’d be thrilled to have another shot at this years TTC!

[jmayer54]

Oh snap Trentom so how much does that thing way

[PinchFlat]

OK fine...

The Big Dummy - The Lost UTARD
Build Goal: Light, nimble, wicked fast, super stable with incredible side-hilling, comfortable in the air, 12 3/4" wheelbase, ugly as sin, high scale points (shooting for 45+), a blast to drive and look at & and make all others look like crappy coat hanger creations.

Specs:

• Axial SCX-10 chassis with Custom Reign Labs Full Sumo UTARD XL Cage
• 12 3/4" WB
• Custom on-chassis steering.
• Axial Trany with RR solid locker
• Axial Icon Vehicle Dynamics Shocks (butta)
• MIP Drive Lines
• Axial Aluminum C-Carriers and Steering Knuckles
• Over driven front Axial axle with some other tasty Axial upgrades
• Hitec 5995 Steering Servo
• Hitec 645 servo winch (yep 645...I'm not afraid)
• Tekin FXr or MMPro (still deciding - brushed or brushless)
• Tekin 35t hand wound (specially tweaked) or Pro4 (still deciding - brushed or brushless)
• 3c 80c lipos
• Spectrum DX3r
• Pro-Line Titus 2.2 Beadlocks
• Axial 2.2 Maxxis Trepador tires

Terribly up-kept build thread that needs to be moved to the 2.2 scale section:
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/1-9-s...big-dummy.html

Still working on interior details and such. I will continue to update the pics and spec as this build progresses (as funding allows). It is only going to get better.

On to the Pics:
Side shot, bottom shot & a shot of The Big Dummy in action (The Big Dummy getting some Class 1 Trail Ranger action...Tim didn't say what kind of action shot.) :flip off:

I competed in the 2010 Montana Scale Nationals TTC with my Green König der Hämmer ( * Top Truck Challenge Entry Thread * )... it was one of the funnest RC Crawler events I have ever participated in. I think I tool 4th or 5th? I would LOVe to have the opportunity to do it all again. Thanks...
-Matt

[madscrambler]

Ok, I guess I will post up my entry for this years TTC "Rusty the Bug"
I know it's not my usual jeep. But I promise this little guy will not disappoint.
Specs.
Custom built tube chassy with a bug body wrapped around it.
Power hound tekin pro4 rx8 combo
Turning power hi tech 7995 and vanquish dig unit for those tight spots.
Overdrive gears up front stock ratio in rear.
Vanquish knuckles and C hubs.
Not sure what tires leaning towards the rip saws but not scared to use old school hammers.
MIP drivelines
Hey ok winch and control unit.
4 cell lipo for the go fast skip across water/mud sections.
3 cell for the slower more technical stuff.

This rig is ready to rip. I had the honor of competing in the Montana nationals TTC a few years ago and took 2nd place and I'm thinking this is the rig to take the top spot this year.
So please cast you're vote for "Rusty Bug"
Thanks Lance
I will post updated pics as I get more finished, the test run this weekend in Moab was amazing.
I will post up more pics later for some reason it won't let me post more than one picture.

[War Pig]

RC4WD prize package details added to first post in yellow.

[eric8357]

MISFIT

Specs:
Tube chassis 3/16 S.S. .035 wall
Rx8 (waterproof)
Pro 4 4000
Built wraith axles with beef tubes and O.D. & U.D.
Ax10 tranny with steel gears and C.I. outputs
MIP drivelines
7950 steering servo
7954 winch servo
Front sway bar
VP led bar 3" & 5"
Trail ready axial bead locks with vp hubs
Bfg krawlers r35
Crawler Innovations foams
Losi 22t shocks with MIP bypass
HPI interior
Wraith skid

I competed in OR vs. WA TTC last year with White Buffalo, but due to terrible weather in the middle of the 3rd event we had to shut it down. I would really like to get voted into TTC at a national event. If I'm not mistaken I don't think there as been more then a hand full of U4 style rigs in TTC 1:1 or RC. I would like to see how it rates against the other bad a$$ rigs. After finishing this rig a week ago I'm willing to beat the crap out of it to put on a good show. Please vote for me.

[chino63]

Here's my entry for the 2014 TTC.

A real TTC rig that actually looks like a truck you would see on the trail, not a purpose built tube buggy posing as a truck. It is Top Truck Challenge isn't it?

This FJ45 is the same truck I have run for the past 3 National TTC events, placing 5th in TTC at the last Scale Championships in Montana, 3rd place at the NWSC TTC as well as 5th place in C3 at NWSC. It's been a proven rig, capable, reliable and able to hold it's own against some of the toughest competition in the country. I am honored that you all have voted for it to compete in TTC 3 years in a row, a fourth would be icing on the cake.

I guarantee that I will beat, wring and squeeze every bit of performance out of it to improve my finish in TTC. Again I will show that you don't need Wraith axles, gigantic power, 4WS or dig to be competitive.

Thanks for looking!

Specs:

13 7/8" wb
7980 steering servo
Well worn Bruiser frame
Tamiya FJ40 body cut to FJ45 cab
Flipped and narrowed Unimog bed
Custom 3-link up front and 4 link rear
3racing aluminum axle housings
Super300 HD axle shafts
Axial OD front gears, stock rear gears
Axial trans
MIP drive shafts
RC4WD shocks up front, Axial SCX10 rears
Mayhem Monster wheels
Proline TSL tires
Mamba Max Pro ESC
Tekin 17.5 sensored brushless
Castle BEC
Custom winch controller for 4s fun
Hyperion 4s Lipo
Spektrum DX6
Quicksand 8274 winch out front and 3racing winch out back (both on 4s of course)
Chino63 lights

[War Pig]

You're running out of time......slackers

[Harley]

The rig isn't finished yet but here is the entry post...

Mattzilla Wraithzilla Chassis
Futaba 4PKS-R
Futaba 614FF-E
Futaba BLS157 Servo
Axial Wraith Axles
Axial Universals
Vanquish Knuckles and C's
Vanquish KMC Enduros
Pitbull Rock Beast 2's
Crawler Innovations Foams
3D Interior
TZIworld Beefy Winch
TZIworld Beefy Winch Controller
Proline Powerstroke Shocks
Vanquish Titanium Links
Tekin ROC412 Motor
Castle Mamba Max Pro
Turnigy 2200 3s Battery
Super Shafty equipped Transmission
FreqEskinZ!
As many tricks as I can throw at it by the time I leave!

I'll update pictures when possible

This truck


Adding this chassis




It'll be ready in time though, I promise!

[sam63]

"Big Red"

Back in 06 I competed in TTC with a slightly larger version of what I am entering here today. I came in second place by 5 points to a high dollar 4WS rig with 53" tires. You might think its all about finally winning it all after all this time, but really its not. For me what this is all about is just reliving the great times that I had back then and seeing an old Ford tear some sh*t up

Specs:

Axles--Vanquish alum housing AR60s. Over and under gears. Front end gets SDS super 300 hd shafts and locker. The rear gets a 5mm 1 piece titanium shaft with an aluminum set screw type locker, love this set up! Also up front are the new RC4WD chubs and knuckles, they are similar to the ones in my 1:1. Steering is taken care of by the Hitec 7980 on 7.4volts. Trusses are custom built by me.

Tranny--Ax10 with Robinson steel gears and Crawler inovations outputs. Power is fed through MIP drive lines.

Power-- Tekin 3300 KV pro4 and Tekin Rx8 esc.

Chassis--.035 3/16 seamless steel tube, welded. Have a bunch of Carter Fab tabs in this too, love em! Skid is an axial wraith.

Links and Shocks--Links are a mix of 1/4 and 3/16 titanium and the rear lowers are Blue monkey aluminum. Shocks are TLR 22T rears with MIP bypass pistons.

Tires and wheels--Tires are cut and shaved TSL swampers wrapped around the sweetness of Vanquish OMF beadlock wheels....even though I am not fan of OMF in the real world. Foams are Crawler Inovations 5.5 double deuce comp cut with med/firm outers

Misc--KMS freespool winch powered by holmes b1r mini on 4S. Castle bec for steering servo. Futaba 4pl tx/rx. Gens ACE 1000mah 4S lipos.

Build Thread: Big Red TTC, my 1:1 replica...sort of

Thank you for your consideration

[War Pig]

16 hours to the deadline! Get 'em in!

[BigBaller]

I'll play...

This is quoted from the last time it was ran in a TTC. Truck is untouched since then.

Tough truck and still ready for action. The taco has placed 1st and 3rd. Why this truck ?...Cause it's built and still kicks a$$ at 4years old.

In case you forgot...build thread.
Vicious Taco (not your standard Honcho)

Originally Posted by BigBaller

Holmes puller motor
Servo winch
Fxr
Bec
1300 3s LIPO.
4 WS

[666]

The EB and I want another shot!

Build thread: War Pig's EB Truggy

Specs:

7950 front servo
7990 rear servo
7950 winch servo
Mystery motor
TS ESC
2200 3 cell and 4 cell
Aluminum axles loaded with Axial HD gears and SDS CVDS
All steel gear Axial transmission coupled to a steel gear custom transfer case
Pitbull tires
Various rims
A little shock tuning from previous versions to make the suspension work better.
A determined driver that will drive it till it dies!

[doublej]

"TW40 - TTC FJ"
This rig started as Turtles RC4WD build off entry. It was based on a true TTC FJ from 2011. So only fitting that with a new paint job and some clean up here and there I throw my hand into the pick.
Specs:
Chassis:Custom solid rod tube chassis by Turtle
Axles: Stock/VP housings, upgraded gears, Axial unis, custom truss and link mounts. Both Front and Rear 3link with CMS fed from Savox servos to BTA steering
Tranny: RC4WD R3 2speed w/ Tcase, Holmes/Pro4 Motor, TMax Driveshafts ran off 3cell or 4cell depending on the mood
Wheels/Tires: Either Locked up Tail Readys & Irocks or RC4WD Monsters and Bajas
Extras: RC4WD center mounted winch, KMC K3 servo winch, full interior, all the scale sexy I can throw at her between now and then!

I have updated a few things on Turtles original design - All with TTC and Heavy duty use in mind. Everything on this rig has been made quick and easy to change. TTC to me is not just about big tired rigs battling it out - Its about running your rig through its paces on gnarly courses. And I have no issue picking the harder line to put on a show!
I have spare for everything on this truck and I think its time to use the skinny pedal...


Build Thread - TW40 RC4WD Scale Build Off

[Pancho]

SPECS:

Super custom Wraith / EXO chassis
Oh wait, I forgot its just plastic
Castle Mamba Max Pro
Castle BEC pro
Tekin Pro 4 3300
Super Shafty Wraith tranny
MIP shafts
Hitec 7950 steering servo
Hitec 7940 winch servo
TI links
Shocks of some sort
VP axle housings with all the VP goodies (ready but not installed)
Super 300 HD's in the front
VP red on red Methods (waiting for the mail)
Pit Bull Rock Beast II's
lots of lights
3S and 4S
working on two seat 3D interior and accessories


Sorry no custom built tube chassis here. This is a rig I picked up a few months ago basically how you see it. I have been trying to build a TTC rig for over a year now, just no time. I am working on many touches to make this rig my own. This thing looks cool and is going to be bulletproof for this event, IT WILL NOT DISAPPOINT.

If voted in, I promise to hold nothing back, have spares for everything and put on one hell of a show.