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John-e Bravada · 10-08-2011, 10:04 PM

Nice job on the foams! Have you run them yet, what did you think?

BentMetaL · 10-09-2011, 03:55 PM

Tried out the foams today. They seem to wok pretty good. I need to test them some more. I need to try them on some good stuff. I may decide to take a little off the diameter, seem to be a little stiff. Side walls are good. Got to work on the steering. The plate mounted to the tie rod was causing twist. I'm gong to change the rod to a flat piece of Delrin with bushings in the tie points. There's no reason to have a ball joints on the tie rod ends. If you notice below.

Beest · 10-10-2011, 07:13 PM

What else have ya borken? What motors are those? Im liking the rig.

BentMetaL · 10-11-2011, 07:28 AM

Beest, I'm still running the out of the box motors. Way under powered for the tires. Motors are on my list of things to buy. The only thing that I' broken is knuckles. This can be solved with AX-10 Aluminum knuckles. They fit right on. That's another thing on my list of parts. This is an on going project. I'm not trying to build a comp rig, just an go anywhere climber. So for I'm very pleased with the chassis and the tires. Plan to do some more testing today at DVC

BentMetaL · 10-12-2011, 07:45 AM

Went for a little crawl yesterday to try out the memory foam front. As I was saying they might be a little stiff. After crawling about a hour, I think it could work. I was able to make it thru some stuff that was difficult before. Keep in mine this is not going to be a comp rig its just for fun. I'm going to give it the real test at Castle Rock this weekend.
Thought I would post a few pics of my work area after I cleaned it up. It was a mess after the build.

v84x4 · 10-12-2011, 10:53 AM

Your Chassis turned out sick !!!!

Way to think out of the box

Great Job

Best Regards V8

BentMetaL · 10-18-2011, 03:21 PM

Those of you looking to get rid of the clog here's a possible solution if you feel like spending the money. Check out the link below.

High Clearance Knuckle w/ Reduction Ratio for Axial AX10 for R/C or RC - Team Integy

rockeater · 10-18-2011, 04:02 PM

Really liking your build. I have looked hard at getting on these for awhile for my son to mess with while im out on the rocks. He has a mrc and I run a super and he is always saying he wants a big rig like daddy. Hes 5

Anyways very nice man

Rock city is that tenn?

John-e Bravada · 10-18-2011, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PHAT2011

Those of you looking to get rid of the clog here's a possible solution if you feel like spending the money. Check out the link below.

High Clearance Knuckle w/ Reduction Ratio for Axial AX10 for R/C or RC - Team Integy

I wish it gave a ratio for them....still pretty cool mini portal boxes.

BentMetaL · 10-19-2011, 07:33 AM

Rock City is located in the Mt Diablo State Park near Walnut Creek CA. My grandson loves to drive my Torque. He says its a lot easier than firing up the Slash.

Blades · 10-19-2011, 06:12 PM

Damn Phat, there are so many parts/ideas I want to implement from your build. I really like it

Jphillips472 · 10-26-2011, 04:40 PM

Ive been checking out these threads and there are some very awesome things happening with the Mad Torque. I just picked one up on a trade for some tree disposal work and I am very impressed. it is bone stock, and I have taken it to the local state park with moderate hiking trails and this thing did the entire 2 mile stretch with very little help, some places were hard for me to walk. Anyway, I had an extra servo so I decided to make a rear steer for it with stuff laying around. Works awesome. What are best for crawlers? Shorter our longer wheel base? I will have many questions regarding this rig so I hope I won't be a pain

BentMetaL · 10-31-2011, 07:48 AM

Jphillips, the 1/8 scale or super wheel base should not exceed 18" if your planning to compete. If your like me and want a go anywhere rig, just keep it at what it is. New Castle CA. ?

Jphillips472 · 10-31-2011, 09:54 AM

Until I can upgrade my motors, I will probably leave my mad torquethe way out is. It is very capable the way it sits. Over the weekend I picked up am original 87' clodbuster, bone stock, mechanical esc and all. I did away with the mech speed control and put anovak in, upgraded to a 2.4 ghz radio and hacked off all the plastic below the tub chassis, using threaded bar and traxxas rod end, I made a 4 link setup. Im not a cad designer not do I have tools for nor knows how to make the amazing stuff you guys do, so my stuff looks like a kids concoction. I only wish I could do a fraction what Phat does. But my threaded rod and glued diff lock seems functional. So ill continue to awe over what you guys are doing. New castle pennsylvania.

BentMetaL · 11-01-2011, 07:34 AM

That's the attitude, keep it running that's what counts. If it works ,use it. Its not always what it looks like, it just needs to be functional.

BentMetaL · 11-05-2011, 02:08 PM

Well everyone is coming up with ideas on the short hubs to narrow the wheel base . I was dreaming in the garage about a simple way to put the 8MM hubs on. No 5MM drill bit. Started looking through the parts box and found a piece of 3/16" plastic tubing I bought a Home Depot. Here's some pics of what came of it.

DRCrawlGood · 11-05-2011, 03:12 PM

Great looking crawlers! I like your home made mods.

Keep up the good work.

Koldham · 11-19-2011, 09:41 PM

for a second, i thought you had a really cool looking transmitter. its a drill lol

BentMetaL · 11-23-2011, 02:15 PM

Thought I would post some new pics since I changed the hubs. Got a new look of a lot narrower and a semi droop suspension. My son and I are going to Folsom Lake on black Friday to crawl Oak Point. Can't wait to crawl, haven't been out in quite a while. Plan to make an all day crawl with at least 6 battery packs (that's what I'm talking about). LET'S FIND SOME ROXS!

BentMetaL · 11-25-2011, 08:03 PM

Just wanted give an up date on the trip to Oak Point.I ran some 1000MAH batteries in parallel and got bout 50 mins. out them with the out of the box motors. I think that's great. Still need to invest in more horsepower though, still have rear clog. One thing about the stock motors you don't brake many parts. I ran all day and the torque is still in one piece. I'm really starting to like the narrowed wheel base. I was able get through a lot more tight spots and the wheel being centered over the knuckle gives a relief to the servos. Tire foam in the front worked very well (Wally World memory foam). What motors are you guys running?

10-09-2011, 03:55 PM	#22
BentMetaL Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Antioch by a rock! Posts: 457	Tie Rod mod Tried out the foams today. They seem to wok pretty good. I need to test them some more. I need to try them on some good stuff. I may decide to take a little off the diameter, seem to be a little stiff. Side walls are good. Got to work on the steering. The plate mounted to the tie rod was causing twist. I'm gong to change the rod to a flat piece of Delrin with bushings in the tie points. There's no reason to have a ball joints on the tie rod ends. If you notice below. Attached Images

10-12-2011, 07:45 AM	#25
BentMetaL Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Antioch by a rock! Posts: 457	The Foam Thing...... Went for a little crawl yesterday to try out the memory foam front. As I was saying they might be a little stiff. After crawling about a hour, I think it could work. I was able to make it thru some stuff that was difficult before. Keep in mine this is not going to be a comp rig its just for fun. I'm going to give it the real test at Castle Rock this weekend. Thought I would post a few pics of my work area after I cleaned it up. It was a mess after the build. Attached Images

10-18-2011, 03:21 PM	#27
BentMetaL Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Antioch by a rock! Posts: 457	Reduction Hubs..... Those of you looking to get rid of the clog here's a possible solution if you feel like spending the money. Check out the link below. High Clearance Knuckle w/ Reduction Ratio for Axial AX10 for R/C or RC - Team Integy

10-26-2011, 04:40 PM	#32
Jphillips472 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New Castle Posts: 9	Newbie with MT Ive been checking out these threads and there are some very awesome things happening with the Mad Torque. I just picked one up on a trade for some tree disposal work and I am very impressed. it is bone stock, and I have taken it to the local state park with moderate hiking trails and this thing did the entire 2 mile stretch with very little help, some places were hard for me to walk. Anyway, I had an extra servo so I decided to make a rear steer for it with stuff laying around. Works awesome. What are best for crawlers? Shorter our longer wheel base? I will have many questions regarding this rig so I hope I won't be a pain

11-05-2011, 02:08 PM	#36
BentMetaL Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Antioch by a rock! Posts: 457	The Hub Mod Made Easy! Well everyone is coming up with ideas on the short hubs to narrow the wheel base . I was dreaming in the garage about a simple way to put the 8MM hubs on. No 5MM drill bit. Started looking through the parts box and found a piece of 3/16" plastic tubing I bought a Home Depot. Here's some pics of what came of it. Attached Images

10-08-2011, 10:04 PM	#21
John-e Bravada Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oregon IL Posts: 130	Nice job on the foams! Have you run them yet, what did you think?

10-10-2011, 07:13 PM	#23
Beest RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Behind the wheel Posts: 1,107	What else have ya borken? What motors are those? Im liking the rig.

10-11-2011, 07:28 AM	#24
BentMetaL Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Antioch by a rock! Posts: 457	Beest, I'm still running the out of the box motors. Way under powered for the tires. Motors are on my list of things to buy. The only thing that I' broken is knuckles. This can be solved with AX-10 Aluminum knuckles. They fit right on. That's another thing on my list of parts. This is an on going project. I'm not trying to build a comp rig, just an go anywhere climber. So for I'm very pleased with the chassis and the tires. Plan to do some more testing today at DVC

10-12-2011, 10:53 AM	#26
v84x4 Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Keego Harbor, MI. Posts: 951	Your Chassis turned out sick !!!! Way to think out of the box Great Job Best Regards V8

10-18-2011, 04:02 PM	#28
rockeater Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: mountains of ca Posts: 317	Really liking your build. I have looked hard at getting on these for awhile for my son to mess with while im out on the rocks. He has a mrc and I run a super and he is always saying he wants a big rig like daddy. Hes 5 Anyways very nice man Rock city is that tenn?

10-19-2011, 07:33 AM	#30
BentMetaL Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Antioch by a rock! Posts: 457	Rock City is located in the Mt Diablo State Park near Walnut Creek CA. My grandson loves to drive my Torque. He says its a lot easier than firing up the Slash.

10-19-2011, 06:12 PM	#31
Blades Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Between the thoughts of yesterday and the ideas of tomorrow Posts: 185	Damn Phat, there are so many parts/ideas I want to implement from your build. I really like it

10-31-2011, 07:48 AM	#33
BentMetaL Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Antioch by a rock! Posts: 457	Jphillips, the 1/8 scale or super wheel base should not exceed 18" if your planning to compete. If your like me and want a go anywhere rig, just keep it at what it is. New Castle CA. ?

10-31-2011, 09:54 AM	#34
Jphillips472 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New Castle Posts: 9	Until I can upgrade my motors, I will probably leave my mad torquethe way out is. It is very capable the way it sits. Over the weekend I picked up am original 87' clodbuster, bone stock, mechanical esc and all. I did away with the mech speed control and put anovak in, upgraded to a 2.4 ghz radio and hacked off all the plastic below the tub chassis, using threaded bar and traxxas rod end, I made a 4 link setup. Im not a cad designer not do I have tools for nor knows how to make the amazing stuff you guys do, so my stuff looks like a kids concoction. I only wish I could do a fraction what Phat does. But my threaded rod and glued diff lock seems functional. So ill continue to awe over what you guys are doing. New castle pennsylvania.

11-01-2011, 07:34 AM	#35
BentMetaL Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Antioch by a rock! Posts: 457	That's the attitude, keep it running that's what counts. If it works ,use it. Its not always what it looks like, it just needs to be functional.

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11-05-2011, 03:12 PM	#37
DRCrawlGood RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Amish Buggy PA Posts: 1,100	Great looking crawlers! I like your home made mods. Keep up the good work.

11-19-2011, 09:41 PM	#38
Koldham Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Walnut Grove Posts: 303	for a second, i thought you had a really cool looking transmitter. its a drill lol

11-23-2011, 02:15 PM	#39
BentMetaL Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Antioch by a rock! Posts: 457	Going to Oak Point Thought I would post some new pics since I changed the hubs. Got a new look of a lot narrower and a semi droop suspension. My son and I are going to Folsom Lake on black Friday to crawl Oak Point. Can't wait to crawl, haven't been out in quite a while. Plan to make an all day crawl with at least 6 battery packs (that's what I'm talking about). LET'S FIND SOME ROXS! Attached Images

11-25-2011, 08:03 PM	#40
BentMetaL Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Antioch by a rock! Posts: 457	Just wanted give an up date on the trip to Oak Point.I ran some 1000MAH batteries in parallel and got bout 50 mins. out them with the out of the box motors. I think that's great. Still need to invest in more horsepower though, still have rear clog. One thing about the stock motors you don't brake many parts. I ran all day and the torque is still in one piece. I'm really starting to like the narrowed wheel base. I was able get through a lot more tight spots and the wheel being centered over the knuckle gives a relief to the servos. Tire foam in the front worked very well (Wally World memory foam). What motors are you guys running?

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