04-12-2008, 03:15 PM | #1 |
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i currently have a clodbuster with a bunch of add ons, long wheel base, and lots of aluminum parts,. I have a chance to get a clodzilla iv chassis from a friend for about $75. Would this be a good start to get going???backyard crawling only..or would this $75 be a waste of money,.I currently have a sassy chassis that is way outdated and very topheavy.
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04-12-2008, 03:16 PM | #2 |
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also if this is not a good place to start, what are some reasonable places to start with a chassis.
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04-12-2008, 05:16 PM | #3 |
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go for it to see that chassis in action, check out this site: http://www.swami-rc.com/clodcrawling.htm |
04-12-2008, 05:22 PM | #4 |
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Skip it.........
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04-12-2008, 11:10 PM | #5 |
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Well i didnt get a chance to get it anyway, he already sold it. so now i am in the market for a good chassis to get started in the backyard crawling game. I am on a budget so any suggestions?
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04-12-2008, 11:30 PM | #6 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pinedale, WY
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Pimp Cane Torsion chassis, its very nice i would get the 17" and run Moab XL's
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04-13-2008, 12:47 AM | #7 |
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Do you have pics of your current set-up?
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04-13-2008, 01:00 AM | #8 |
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i will get some tomorrow. its basically a stretched clod with a sassy chassis. i know its old. here a a couple of pics that are not very detailed. the second pic is a clod i did back in the 90's with air retracts on the suspension, it is long gone now. the clod i have left is the one on the left http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...s64/clods2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4.../CLODFRAME.jpg |
04-13-2008, 02:12 AM | #9 |
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keep a look out at eBay for some Clod chassis |
04-13-2008, 04:29 PM | #10 |
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would i be better off just sellin the clod and getting an ax10 scorpion? I just want to play around and my local hobby shop is building a rock climbing arena to do some competitions. I may never go to the comps but would go there to play around.
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04-13-2008, 07:14 PM | #11 |
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Can you afford to just keep the clod and start fresh? I have a stock clod and i'm going to try to buy axels so i can keep my clod orginal.
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04-13-2008, 07:16 PM | #12 |
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thats the problem,. i dont have the xtra cash to spend a whole bunch on a complete rebuild. If i could sell the clod and keep my speed control and radio, again i know its old, its a tekin titan speed control. maybe i could put a little with it and buy that scorpion kit, I know its around $230 plus motor and i would already have electronics.??? would i have more than that in building a good crawler out of my clod?
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04-13-2008, 11:47 PM | #13 |
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ok here are some pics of what i have to start with.. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...4/P1020832.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...4/P1020833.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...4/P1020834.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...4/P1020835.jpg again, would i be better off selling this and putting the money towards an actual crawler? |
04-14-2008, 12:57 PM | #14 |
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$50 buys you a Pimp cane shipped. Great chassis at a great price, you really can't beat it.
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04-14-2008, 01:15 PM | #15 |
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ok, so far what i think i will do is start parting my clodbuster out, chassis, links, etc and see how much money i can come up with to invest in a new crawler or build my clod with the pimp cane. If anyone is interested in anything let me know,
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04-14-2008, 04:37 PM | #16 |
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i got from my freind his clod with super duty axels and every thing but tires it has the suspension less chassis Last edited by breitenbach14; 04-30-2008 at 04:38 PM. |
04-14-2008, 11:17 PM | #17 |
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I pulled out my old clod too. I'm just not too impressed with it. I think it may be parted out soon! Good luck on selling your stuff. I hope you figured out what you want to do!
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04-15-2008, 01:22 AM | #18 |
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yeah, after reading for hours i think i am going to try to sell it and buy an ax10 scorpion. at least that will get me started to see if i am going to like it. a guy at work today said he is looking to buy a clod so i am taking mine in tomorrow to see if he is interested. I have no idea what this thing is worth complete ready to go. any ideas? i see stock ones selling on ebay in the $150 range
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04-18-2008, 09:54 PM | #19 |
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Like Grenius said the Pimp Cane is a great, cheap chassis to begin with. I jst got one recently and I absolutely LOVE it! Right now, I have 4 1/8" of articulation with stock Clodbuster wheels and tires. I think you should buy a Pimp Cane, but that's just me. |
04-19-2008, 12:18 AM | #20 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA
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It's hard to say no to a 18in Pimp Cane for the price and performance you get. It's a $50 price tag with $200 performance.
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