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Jeep-Power · 02-06-2010, 10:38 AM

I've seen it posted that "supers were dead" and that this section and all the builds are 'bringing them back'.

I'm not involved in RC Crawling at the competition and/or national level, so I have no insight on this.

Why are folks saying that Supers were/ are dead?

STJ7780 · 02-06-2010, 11:20 AM

The popularity of 2.2 and 1.9 are the reason. Supers are not dead, or close. In my opinion they are the only way to crawl. Just my 2 pennies.

Steve

Agama · 02-06-2010, 11:50 AM

Here in Crawlorado supers are alive and growing. We had more supers run at the last comp then the piss ant 1.9 class.

And with the introduction of super bully's and the hybrid bergs, the class is growing very quick. I have the most fun driving my super.

2500hdon37s · 02-06-2010, 11:57 AM

people just say that becasue a few guys stopped crawling them and it slowed down, Ive accualy though about building on to take to my local spot that is huge

jason · 02-06-2010, 12:05 PM

I think a major reason people say that is because you cannot walk into a store and buy a super. You actually have to do some research, a little leg work, and actually be creative to build a competitive super.

Stormin2u · 02-06-2010, 12:23 PM

The MNRCRC still has a small active Super class but we also have the terrain to support and create a challenging course for their competition. I think in areas that are less suitable (lacking natural rock formations) make creating a decent course nearly impossible and there the smaller trucks just make more sense.

fernando · 02-06-2010, 01:00 PM

Overall most people don't live or have places to run those big Super Rigs, but most people can find somewhere in their back yard to crawl 1.9s and 2.2 rigs. I like the Super rigs, but don't have to many friends with Supers to test my skills with. Its not much fun if you don't have a few buddies to crawl with.:?

jason · 02-06-2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by fernando

Overall most people don't live or have places to run those big Super Rigs, but most people can find somewhere in their back yard to crawl 1.9s and 2.2 rigs.

That is a bs excuse, you can build comp level super courses on the same exact rocks you build 2.2 courses.

dezmoon · 02-06-2010, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jason

That is a bs excuse, you can build comp level super courses on the same exact rocks you build 2.2 courses.

x10,,i have a course in my back yard that my local club has comps at,,and we have had plenty of success making awesome super courses,,supers just took some time off,,they are alive and strong here in jersey,,since i first started in 06 the clubs super class has nearly tripled in size,,and more are coming,,,

...so build one,,and more will follow...

danielk · 02-06-2010, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dezmoon

since i first started in 06 the clubs super class has nearly tripled in size,,and more are coming

So you're at 3 now? wow.

RCROCIN' · 02-06-2010, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by danielk

So you're at 3 now? wow.

Not speak for Dezmoon but we had 10 Supers last year. I believe atleast 3 more are being added this season.

We didn't run 1.9 last year since we used them as gates for the supers

Losi man · 02-06-2010, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RCROCIN'

Not speak for Dezmoon but we had 10 Supers last year. I believe atleast 3 more are being added this season.

We didn't run 1.9 last year since we used them as gates for the supers

LOL i have a littel 1.9 just becouse i could not afford a super and i can drive it around in my room. I would LOVE to have a super and am looking into cheap one as a base. I absolutly LOVE supers.!!!

70duncan · 02-06-2010, 08:59 PM

I have been the only one running a Super for that last two years in my local club. At the end of this last year we actually had 3 Supers running. And at the start of this year we are going to have 5 or 6.

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We were just running them on the 2.2 course so we didn't have to make a new course to run 1 - 3 rigs.

Supers is what I started with, and will keep running them.

I don't see why people say they need more money for a super. I know people that have way more $$$ in their 2.2 than I do in my Super. The last one I had cost me about $700, and that is only because I put a lot of extras on it. I also built one for my wife and it worked really well for only about $350

dezmoon · 02-06-2010, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by danielk

So you're at 3 now? wow.

lol,,that was very clever

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Originally Posted by RCROCIN'

Not speak for Dezmoon but we had 10 Supers last year. I believe atleast 3 more are being added this season.

We didn't run 1.9 last year since we used them as gates for the supers

even then we didnt have enough 1.9s for a full course,,,

JRock · 02-06-2010, 10:01 PM

I built my super about five years ago and it's on it's 3rd chassis set up now. When the super class started to have less and less people I knew I had to hold on to mine because I had a feeling they would get more popular again. Now we have a few guy's crawlin supers and a bunch more ready to build one.
SUPERS ROCK!

Chris_BC · 02-12-2010, 06:55 PM

I am starting my frist one. A set a bullys.

Agama · 02-12-2010, 07:04 PM

Cool. you are going to love it. I would suggest dual speed controls and a stick or 4pk.

mike1787 · 02-18-2010, 02:37 PM

ive started my first super. and i would like to find parts. were can i find parts!! please let me know web sites. and stuff to help me out in anyway. pleases!!

TURBOFEST · 02-18-2010, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mike1787

ive started my first super. and i would like to find parts. were can i find parts!! please let me know web sites. and stuff to help me out in anyway. pleases!!

You're here and in the right section to find all the information that you could ever hope to find for building a bad ass super class rig.

RC4WD has alot of parts to get a good start on a quality super rig. Supers does involve a fair amoutn of custom work. Look at all the build threads in this section and start PM'ing some of the creators of the chassis, link, wheels and other parts.

Reflektr · 02-20-2010, 01:17 AM

For sure! I'm re-working my super as we speak. Supers are long from dead in my eyes. I've always kept a strong built, not bought motto. Half the fun of running something is building it, in my opinion! Remember when r/c's came as kits, and you had to put them together? God, I loved that...

02-06-2010, 10:38 AM	#1
Jeep-Power Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fort Mill, SC Posts: 349	Supers are dead? I've seen it posted that "supers were dead" and that this section and all the builds are 'bringing them back'. I'm not involved in RC Crawling at the competition and/or national level, so I have no insight on this. Why are folks saying that Supers were/ are dead?

02-06-2010, 01:00 PM	#7
fernando RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: In a very dark cave can't you tell... Posts: 1,708	Not dead, but in need of more support. Overall most people don't live or have places to run those big Super Rigs, but most people can find somewhere in their back yard to crawl 1.9s and 2.2 rigs. I like the Super rigs, but don't have to many friends with Supers to test my skills with. Its not much fun if you don't have a few buddies to crawl with.:?

02-06-2010, 08:59 PM	#13
70duncan I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stuck on a Rig in the middle of nowhere Utah. Posts: 2,024	I have been the only one running a Super for that last two years in my local club. At the end of this last year we actually had 3 Supers running. And at the start of this year we are going to have 5 or 6.. We were just running them on the 2.2 course so we didn't have to make a new course to run 1 - 3 rigs. Supers is what I started with, and will keep running them. I don't see why people say they need more money for a super. I know people that have way more $$$ in their 2.2 than I do in my Super. The last one I had cost me about $700, and that is only because I put a lot of extras on it. I also built one for my wife and it worked really well for only about $350 Last edited by 70duncan; 02-06-2010 at 09:04 PM.

02-18-2010, 02:37 PM	#18
mike1787 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Flagstaff Posts: 3	hey ive started my first super. and i would like to find parts. were can i find parts!! please let me know web sites. and stuff to help me out in anyway. pleases!!

02-06-2010, 11:20 AM	#2
STJ7780 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dallas, Ga Posts: 140	The popularity of 2.2 and 1.9 are the reason. Supers are not dead, or close. In my opinion they are the only way to crawl. Just my 2 pennies. Steve

02-06-2010, 11:50 AM	#3
Agama Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 954	Here in Crawlorado supers are alive and growing. We had more supers run at the last comp then the piss ant 1.9 class. And with the introduction of super bully's and the hybrid bergs, the class is growing very quick. I have the most fun driving my super.

02-06-2010, 11:57 AM	#4
2500hdon37s I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: sittin in the sky Posts: 4,630	people just say that becasue a few guys stopped crawling them and it slowed down, Ive accualy though about building on to take to my local spot that is huge

02-06-2010, 12:05 PM	#5
jason R.I.P. Chip Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The Crawler State Posts: 13,938	I think a major reason people say that is because you cannot walk into a store and buy a super. You actually have to do some research, a little leg work, and actually be creative to build a competitive super.

02-06-2010, 12:23 PM	#6
Stormin2u I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew. Posts: 7,843	The MNRCRC still has a small active Super class but we also have the terrain to support and create a challenging course for their competition. I think in areas that are less suitable (lacking natural rock formations) make creating a decent course nearly impossible and there the smaller trucks just make more sense.

02-06-2010, 10:01 PM	#15
JRock RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: J-Braaaapin It Through Gate 10 Posts: 1,897	I built my super about five years ago and it's on it's 3rd chassis set up now. When the super class started to have less and less people I knew I had to hold on to mine because I had a feeling they would get more popular again. Now we have a few guy's crawlin supers and a bunch more ready to build one. SUPERS ROCK!

02-12-2010, 06:55 PM	#16
Chris_BC Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Knoxville Posts: 79	I am starting my frist one. A set a bullys.

02-12-2010, 07:04 PM	#17
Agama Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 954	Cool. you are going to love it. I would suggest dual speed controls and a stick or 4pk.

02-20-2010, 01:17 AM	#20
Reflektr Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2009 Location: Welderville just south of benchviseland Posts: 634	For sure! I'm re-working my super as we speak. Supers are long from dead in my eyes. I've always kept a strong built, not bought motto. Half the fun of running something is building it, in my opinion! Remember when r/c's came as kits, and you had to put them together? God, I loved that...

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