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Jacko · 03-03-2009, 10:22 AM

First off, hello everyone. This is my first major post after lurking in the forums for almost a month now. My experience on the subject in the forums is nil. Yeah I'm a noob at crawling ;) I have 2 RC builds: Hump E-Revo (http://monster.traxxas.com/showthread.php?t=441414) and my closet queen Drifter (http://photo-imprints.smugmug.com/gallery/5358081_ASFmP) which I've built over the past 7 months and I'm currently building a Super-class clod crawler.

For this build, I've already gotten the ff. parts:
- Stock Clod Axles
- Axial Rockster Narrow Bead-lock Wheels
- 40 Series Moab XLs Tires

I'm waiting on Chris's Dorkstar Chassis which should hopefully arrive soon (http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/attac...1&d=1234668020).

As for the following which have not been done yet, advices/feedback/recommendations/information will be very well appreciated:

- The links will be based on all thread, brake tubing and revo rod ends to achieve a 17-18" WB
- Shocks will be Traxxas Big Bores (not sure if i should get the long ones. anyone?). I'll be running it drooped

- I'll be strengthening the stock axles w/ Alum Tubes, Alum Knuckles and TTR CVD's
- For steering I will be using CPE's BTA Kit for both Front and Rear
- Electronics will be decided after I've built it as a roller. (I've got a MM ESC and might purchase another one later)

I posted up a WTB ad (http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=164746) in the classifieds section for the ff. parts so if any of ye clod owners have anything lying around or any discounts available, you have a buyer here ;)
- Clod Integy Tubes
- Clod Alum Axle (for Integy tubes) JPCustoms or Hot Racing
- TTR CVD's
- Adjustable Upper 4-link mount
- CPE-BTA1: Clodbuster BTA Steering Kit
- Clod axle adapters for 17mm wheels
- Traxxas Big Bore Shocks (Not sure which one yet)

Thanks everyone for taking the time to read through this, and I hope to post more updates as more parts come in. All the help ( and support

) I can get would be welcome.

Hey Chris! If you're reading this, thanks for building the Chassis for me. I almost went for a Stealth Chassis until I saw what you were making ;)

Jacko · 03-04-2009, 10:01 AM

And for pictures of the chassis:

Szczerba · 03-04-2009, 10:11 AM

Nice start to the build. I am working on a TCS NN build right now. I have always like the Dorkstar supers. Might have to go the Dorkstar route someday.

4ONDFLR · 03-04-2009, 10:17 AM

i hought quickster47 was gettin the dorkstar??

quickster47 · 03-04-2009, 10:47 AM

I did get my Dorkstar from Ecoli last Saturday and have started putting it together.

Carl

Jacko · 03-04-2009, 12:28 PM

And right after him, I put in an order with ecoli too ;) mine is arriving this week...

quickster, you might want to put up a build thread too. Maybe we can compare notes ;)

Quote:

Originally Posted by quickster47

I did get my Dorkstar from Ecoli last Saturday and have started putting it together.

Carl

rbgerrish · 03-04-2009, 03:54 PM

Very pretty Tube work!

Jacko · 03-04-2009, 04:38 PM

... based on your signature chassis Ryan.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rbgerrish

Very pretty Tube work!

Jacko · 03-05-2009, 10:08 AM

Since I plan on running 4WS, would it be a good idea to run BTA steering on the rear too? I understand that it's good to run it in the front, but not sure if it's worth it to run BTA on the rears.

Jacko · 03-08-2009, 07:59 PM

Updates... Ok. So here's the list of things coming in next week. Pictures will be up as they arrive ;)

- Moab XL 40 Series (2)
- Dorkstar Chassis
- CPE-BTA1: Clodbuster BTA Steering Kit
- CPE-SHK1: Lower 4-link Shock Mounting Kit
- RcGuy - Micco Engineering Adjustable Upper 4-Link Mount for Clodbuster
- Integy Clod Tubes
- TTR CVD's
- JP Custom Knuckles
- Integy Solid Axle Gear Spool for Super Clod Buster (Gun Metal Color)
- 17mm Outdrives for TTR CVD
- RCP Crawlers Black Anodized Adjustable Motor Mounts with Dust Cover

quickster47 · 03-09-2009, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacko

Since I plan on running 4WS, would it be a good idea to run BTA steering on the rear too? I understand that it's good to run it in the front, but not sure if it's worth it to run BTA on the rears.

After I tought about this, if you run the normal Clod steering in the rear it would automatically be 'behind the axle' steering. hehe :-P

Seriously, that is a relavent question and I am not sure of the answer. My only thought would be that as the chassis gets longer you might want to protect the steering mechanism by putting it in front of the rear axle.

Carl

Jacko · 03-15-2009, 11:01 PM

And for updates.. Been busy with other stuff this weekend so I haven't had the chance to start anything yet, but here are the pictures:

Jacko · 03-15-2009, 11:02 PM

Jacko · 03-15-2009, 11:03 PM

rbgerrish · 03-16-2009, 03:21 PM

Mmmmm, nice! You got all the neat parts. I'm excited to see it come together!

addictedtonitro · 03-16-2009, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quickster47

After I tought about this, if you run the normal Clod steering in the rear it would automatically be 'behind the axle' steering. hehe :-P

Seriously, that is a relavent question and I am not sure of the answer. My only thought would be that as the chassis gets longer you might want to protect the steering mechanism by putting it in front of the rear axle.

Carl

If you flip the rear axle then it'd be a good idea to get a bta.

03-03-2009, 10:22 AM	#1
Jacko Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Randolph Posts: 26	The Hump Crawler Build First off, hello everyone. This is my first major post after lurking in the forums for almost a month now. My experience on the subject in the forums is nil. Yeah I'm a noob at crawling ;) I have 2 RC builds: Hump E-Revo (http://monster.traxxas.com/showthread.php?t=441414) and my closet queen Drifter (http://photo-imprints.smugmug.com/gallery/5358081_ASFmP) which I've built over the past 7 months and I'm currently building a Super-class clod crawler. For this build, I've already gotten the ff. parts: - Stock Clod Axles - Axial Rockster Narrow Bead-lock Wheels - 40 Series Moab XLs Tires I'm waiting on Chris's Dorkstar Chassis which should hopefully arrive soon (http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/attac...1&d=1234668020). As for the following which have not been done yet, advices/feedback/recommendations/information will be very well appreciated: - The links will be based on all thread, brake tubing and revo rod ends to achieve a 17-18" WB - Shocks will be Traxxas Big Bores (not sure if i should get the long ones. anyone?). I'll be running it drooped - I'll be strengthening the stock axles w/ Alum Tubes, Alum Knuckles and TTR CVD's - For steering I will be using CPE's BTA Kit for both Front and Rear - Electronics will be decided after I've built it as a roller. (I've got a MM ESC and might purchase another one later) I posted up a WTB ad (http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=164746) in the classifieds section for the ff. parts so if any of ye clod owners have anything lying around or any discounts available, you have a buyer here ;) - Clod Integy Tubes - Clod Alum Axle (for Integy tubes) JPCustoms or Hot Racing - TTR CVD's - Adjustable Upper 4-link mount - CPE-BTA1: Clodbuster BTA Steering Kit - Clod axle adapters for 17mm wheels - Traxxas Big Bore Shocks (Not sure which one yet) Thanks everyone for taking the time to read through this, and I hope to post more updates as more parts come in. All the help ( and support ) I can get would be welcome. Hey Chris! If you're reading this, thanks for building the Chassis for me. I almost went for a Stealth Chassis until I saw what you were making ;)

03-15-2009, 11:01 PM	#12
Jacko Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Randolph Posts: 26	And for updates.. Been busy with other stuff this weekend so I haven't had the chance to start anything yet, but here are the pictures: Last edited by Jacko; 03-15-2009 at 11:04 PM.

03-04-2009, 10:01 AM	#2
Jacko Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Randolph Posts: 26	And for pictures of the chassis:

03-04-2009, 10:11 AM	#3
Szczerba I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Castle Rock, WA Posts: 8,785	Nice start to the build. I am working on a TCS NN build right now. I have always like the Dorkstar supers. Might have to go the Dorkstar route someday.

03-04-2009, 10:17 AM	#4
4ONDFLR Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CHESAPEAKE, Va Posts: 556	i hought quickster47 was gettin the dorkstar??

03-04-2009, 10:47 AM	#5
quickster47 Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2005 Location: Crossville,TN Posts: 363	I did get my Dorkstar from Ecoli last Saturday and have started putting it together. Carl

03-04-2009, 03:54 PM	#7
rbgerrish I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The Haunted Forest Posts: 3,586	Very pretty Tube work!

03-05-2009, 10:08 AM	#9
Jacko Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Randolph Posts: 26	Since I plan on running 4WS, would it be a good idea to run BTA steering on the rear too? I understand that it's good to run it in the front, but not sure if it's worth it to run BTA on the rears.

03-08-2009, 07:59 PM	#10
Jacko Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Randolph Posts: 26	Updates... Ok. So here's the list of things coming in next week. Pictures will be up as they arrive ;) - Moab XL 40 Series (2) - Dorkstar Chassis - CPE-BTA1: Clodbuster BTA Steering Kit - CPE-SHK1: Lower 4-link Shock Mounting Kit - RcGuy - Micco Engineering Adjustable Upper 4-Link Mount for Clodbuster - Integy Clod Tubes - TTR CVD's - JP Custom Knuckles - Integy Solid Axle Gear Spool for Super Clod Buster (Gun Metal Color) - 17mm Outdrives for TTR CVD - RCP Crawlers Black Anodized Adjustable Motor Mounts with Dust Cover

03-15-2009, 11:02 PM	#13
Jacko Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Randolph Posts: 26

03-15-2009, 11:03 PM	#14
Jacko Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Randolph Posts: 26

03-16-2009, 03:21 PM	#15
rbgerrish I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The Haunted Forest Posts: 3,586	Mmmmm, nice! You got all the neat parts. I'm excited to see it come together!

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