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Jacko · 03-08-2009, 05:31 PM

Guys,

I'm about to purchase a steering kit for the Hump Clod. I'm deciding on the two above. Handbrothers or CPE. Things I've purchase so far:

JPCustom Knuckles
Integy Tubes
TTR CVD's.
Stock Axles
Integy Spool

What do you guys think should I get?

tnx everyone for your feedback.

quickster47 · 03-08-2009, 06:02 PM

Man, that is a tuff choice. They both work really well. Since you are going with the Integy aluminum tubes you would be safe using the Hand Bros. BTA since the Integy tubes are quite strong. If you were using the stock Clod tubes then I would suggest the CPE units. But then I myself have not seen anyone break an OEM tube when using the Hand Bros. BTA.

As I said, it's a tough choice. Best thing is you can pick either one and know you are using great products.

Carl

sandblaster87 · 03-08-2009, 06:08 PM

i have the CPE bta & it works good, i like it. no problems with it.

4ONDFLR · 03-08-2009, 07:28 PM

i have the CPE bta also....i like how it gives you more than 1 servo mounting option

Jacko · 03-08-2009, 07:31 PM

CPE it is then... I'm placing the order... Hopefully everything arrives this week. Looks like I got a lot of parts coming in in a few days... can't wait...

Espeefan · 03-09-2009, 12:54 AM

I say Hand Brothers. It's much nicer then CPE's BTA kit by a Mississippi mile. Or, you can make your own.

Nabil · 03-09-2009, 01:20 AM

i would go with the handbrothers one aswell. the cpe kit has alot of flex to it

TheHeadHunter · 03-09-2009, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e-hills4x4

i would go with the handbrothers one aswell. the cpe kit has alot of flex to it

Easily adjusted

+ CPE-BTA1: Clodbuster BTA Steering Kit
$29.99 and Hand Brothers from TCS $50

dude26 · 03-09-2009, 07:58 AM

or do it by your own way

Espeefan · 03-09-2009, 10:56 AM

Price shouldn't be so much of an issue, as the quality and design of the steering itself. If you just compare the two BTA kits to one another, especially looking at the servo drag link angles, and how straight they are, you'll see why the Hand Bros. BTA kit is the winner, in my book.

jedsled · 03-11-2009, 09:35 AM

hands is the number 1 choice

scatterbrains · 03-11-2009, 11:54 AM

I like my CPE kit holds my servo, esc, and my bec. Link angles none existent.
Heres mine done. Great product

Ill get a better pic for ya if ya want, tonight.

Jacko · 03-11-2009, 12:05 PM

Very nice. I just got my CPE today along with a ton of stuff (found on my build thread. no pics yet though). Yes, I would like to see more pictures on how it looks like mounted. From top and side if you got any. Tnx scatterbrains.

And thank you everyone for the feedback on both kits. I went with the CPE due to the mounting options.

If I find flex as a problem, I could always make a link that's strong in the future.

Now another question, I got two kits. Since I'm going with 4ws, would it be advisable to mount the BTA kit towards the front (motor side) OR rear on the rear axle.

Quote:

Originally Posted by scatterbrains

I like my CPE kit holds my servo, esc, and my bec. Link angles none existent.
Heres mine done. Great product

Ill get a better pic for ya if ya want, tonight.

scatterbrains · 03-11-2009, 12:58 PM

Flip the axle and run both BTA. Ill get those pics tonight for ya

scatterbrains · 03-12-2009, 05:30 PM

here are those pics Jacko

Hope they help

Jacko · 03-13-2009, 08:41 AM

Thanks for the pictures scatterbrain. My packages have all arrived including the beautiful chassis. I'll be posting updates on my build thread

03-08-2009, 05:31 PM	#1
Jacko Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Randolph Posts: 26	To HandBrothers BTA or CPE BTA Guys, I'm about to purchase a steering kit for the Hump Clod. I'm deciding on the two above. Handbrothers or CPE. Things I've purchase so far: JPCustom Knuckles Integy Tubes TTR CVD's. Stock Axles Integy Spool What do you guys think should I get? tnx everyone for your feedback.

03-08-2009, 06:02 PM	#2
quickster47 Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2005 Location: Crossville,TN Posts: 363	Man, that is a tuff choice. They both work really well. Since you are going with the Integy aluminum tubes you would be safe using the Hand Bros. BTA since the Integy tubes are quite strong. If you were using the stock Clod tubes then I would suggest the CPE units. But then I myself have not seen anyone break an OEM tube when using the Hand Bros. BTA. As I said, it's a tough choice. Best thing is you can pick either one and know you are using great products. Carl

03-08-2009, 06:08 PM	#3
sandblaster87 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: RENO, NEVADA Posts: 332	i have the CPE bta & it works good, i like it. no problems with it.

03-08-2009, 07:28 PM	#4
4ONDFLR Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CHESAPEAKE, Va Posts: 556	i have the CPE bta also....i like how it gives you more than 1 servo mounting option

03-08-2009, 07:31 PM	#5
Jacko Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Randolph Posts: 26	CPE it is then... I'm placing the order... Hopefully everything arrives this week. Looks like I got a lot of parts coming in in a few days... can't wait...

03-09-2009, 12:54 AM	#6
Espeefan Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 570	I say Hand Brothers. It's much nicer then CPE's BTA kit by a Mississippi mile. Or, you can make your own.

03-09-2009, 01:20 AM	#7
Nabil no talent hack Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Redwood City Posts: 2,479	i would go with the handbrothers one aswell. the cpe kit has alot of flex to it

03-09-2009, 07:58 AM	#9
dude26 Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: south of France Posts: 586	or do it by your own way

03-09-2009, 10:56 AM	#10
Espeefan Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 570	Price shouldn't be so much of an issue, as the quality and design of the steering itself. If you just compare the two BTA kits to one another, especially looking at the servo drag link angles, and how straight they are, you'll see why the Hand Bros. BTA kit is the winner, in my book.

03-11-2009, 09:35 AM	#11
jedsled Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fondy, WI Posts: 498	hands is the number 1 choice

03-11-2009, 11:54 AM	#12
scatterbrains RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: hillsborough Posts: 1,031	I like my CPE kit holds my servo, esc, and my bec. Link angles none existent. Heres mine done. Great product Ill get a better pic for ya if ya want, tonight.

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03-11-2009, 12:58 PM	#14
scatterbrains RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: hillsborough Posts: 1,031	Flip the axle and run both BTA. Ill get those pics tonight for ya

03-12-2009, 05:30 PM	#15
scatterbrains RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: hillsborough Posts: 1,031	here are those pics Jacko Hope they help

03-13-2009, 08:41 AM	#16
Jacko Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Randolph Posts: 26	Thanks for the pictures scatterbrain. My packages have all arrived including the beautiful chassis. I'll be posting updates on my build thread

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