Yahoo, got my V2 chassis' today

[Distressed]

The V2 chassis is very impressive. I would like to commend UTRCRC on a job well done.

Now that I have the chassis and four stock T-MAXX shocks I need to concentrate on getting axels. My idea for this (after the many posts that I have read) is to buy a clod kit and keep the axels, maybe the tires and rims (although I do not like the chrome rims) and sell everything else.

As far as motors go, I can't really decide which one to get so my plan is to get a pair of mayhems and a pair of lathe motors. I will be trying out different combination of 9t and 10t pinions on these two motors. I have read so many pros and cons to these two motors that I have decided just to try them out for my self.

Any ideas on my plan or where I should go from here would be greatly appreciated.

[badtodabone]

For motors i would get lathe motors and 9 t00th pinions. I am doing that setup and i will soon have a writ up on it.

[Distressed]

cool thanks, I would like to read it. I believe that I have read other reviews about those motors on 9t pinion but the more reviews the better.

[cman_1500w]

Hey what's up! Congrats on the chassis!

You outta come down to TX sometime and crawl with us. We're in the DFW area. We're having a get together/comp on November 6. Where in OK are you?


If you're looking for axles you should send T-man a PM, he's got some clod axles for sale in good shape.

[Distressed]

that would be cool to go crawl with yall but the chassis is all I have right now and I probably wont be getting done with the crawler for a couple months. need to save money. the reason for buying the kit to get axels is that if need be i can use the stock motors and tires for a while.


P.S. I'm in the Tulsa area

[BLADE]

Congrads on the new chassis they are a nice set up. I run the Lathe motors with my adjustable motor mounts and 9 tooth pinions and It works great. Let me know if you need any help. Cant wait to see your crawler after it is set up.

[Distressed]

hey Blade, let me get my money sorted and I have been watching your e-bay listings and also i'm still looking at getting the steering setup from you

[Fishmaxx]

If money is that tight just snag some axles I bet you could find some between $75 - 100. You will probably get motors with that.

Then you can put that next $150 towards ESC and servos.

Some people are trying some bluebird servos ......I think thats the name.....that are like $25 and 175 oz torque. But wait for some reviews to come back on those.

[Distressed]

I loaned money to a buddy to get the v2 chassis. When he pays me back then I will have enough to buy the clod kit which i think is the better deal cause i can use the tires and motors then sell the rest on e-bay

as far as the bluebird servo goes i only saw one post about them and the guy burned both up but yes I am waiting for more reviews

[Fishmaxx]

I think you be unsatisfied with the motors, tires and wheels.

You will never get $150-175 dollars for the rest of the clod parts.

Trying looking for some axles........I bet you find some for less than $100 and get motors or wheels with them.

I also bet you won't use the stock motors and tire more than a month.

[BLADE]

Distressed,

Let me know what you need help with. I have motor mounts selling on ebay but if you dont want to wait or go through ebay you can just get them direct from me. And I just got my steering set up figured out and complete I will have pics of them in the next couple days I will email them to you I got them finished along with my chassis that is finally ready to sell.
I would buy a used Clod on ebay you will get tires motors and everything for a good price and then sell what you dont use I have done that with 2 clods and it has worked out great otherwise I have a set of clod tires and a set of motors that I will sell to you cheap if you find you a good set of just the axles.

[Distressed]

Blade send me pics of your steering setup and if u have a pic of it installed I would really like to see that. I will keep looking around for best deal on clod (axels).

[BLADE]

I will get you some pics in the next few days. Good luck with the chassis.

[Distressed]

hey Blade send me pics. As far as motor,tires and rims go I do not like the chrome rims that come with the super clod kit and I probably won't run the motors or tires either. But since I can get the super clod kit shipped for 190 nib it's just hard to pay around 150 for just axles plus I would get a book with the clod kit that would help with part numbers and building axles. I have looked on the junkyard and they want like 130 for used axles w/o bearings up to 170 with bearings. as far as e-bay goes i am watching some auctions right now.

[BLADE]

Sounds good just keep an I on some of those auctions. I will be setting my steering setup today so I will be able to get some photos soon. How does your friend like his new chassis?

[Distressed]

I have not given it to him today. Supposed to get hooked up with him tomarrow.

[Fishmaxx]

I got one on ebay for 80 with stock motors no bearings. I don't know if you "need" them are not. Sounds like a good poll question!

[Distressed]

I am watching these axles but not sure if it is a good deal, I beleive it could be.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...73470&rd=1

[jeep_boy02]

Tulsa - your the closet crawler to me I have seen. We will have to get together some time I am in SW Missouri, 20M south of Joplin.

[Distressed]

that sounds cool. may be awhile before my crawler is done. Have you heard about the new race track that is here? not sure if you would be interested but i will post link for everyone to see. this track want to hold a national event next year. it boasts that they are the biggest track in the U.S. offroad course is like 250 ft long and the dirt oval has 100 ft straights. i could be off a little on measurements but check this out


http://tulsaracing.net/phpBB2/

hoping that me and a buddy of mine will get more in the area into crawling and maybe setting something up at this track