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10-23-2010, 11:36 AM | #1 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Viroqua
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I wanted to build something different from all those bergs and bully builds. I went with clod axles using Grizzy mini-clod axles kit and BJV3 chassis. Hope you enjoy these pictures I took of my newest baby. What is a thread without the specs? Here ya go! Axles/Suspension *Grizzy miniclod axles kit *Vanquish High steering knuckles *Axial rear straight lockouts *GPM Racing aluminum upper suspension stay *RC4WD servo mount *Defiance upper mount in front and LEVEL3-RC upper mount in rear *T1E lower links in rear and R2J Kustom lower links in front *Creeper lower links for upper links in frount and rear *Big bores with modded cap and mini-t springs. Chassis/Wheels *BJV3 with panels *Orange came skins and Packers Logo..... Go Packs!!!! *Mayhem Double Phatties for front *Mayhem derlin 7's channeled and face surfaced by Nova for the rear *Custom build tires by ME Here the link to my tire build....5.5" Badlands Electronics *FXR with Nova's big ass capacitor and on/off switch cut off *Punk Dig *JR9100T servo *CC Bec *Tekins 45's with 9t pinion in front and 8T in rear *Maxamp 1100mah 11.1v 3s lipo *DX3E and sr300 rx with antenna tucked inside the case Side view Flex shot Front view Defiance upper mount LEVEL3-RC upper mount Views without shoes..... Electronics view (cc bec is tucked under the Punk dig) |
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10-23-2010, 11:43 AM | #2 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Destin, Fl.
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Nice build. I like it Great Job on it. Nice to see something a little diffrent. |
10-23-2010, 11:44 AM | #3 |
MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio
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Now that!!!! is cool! Built yo! Not bought. Nice job dude. Well, kinda bought, but still... cool. |
10-23-2010, 01:12 PM | #4 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: in the woods
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AWESOME!!! I still have a soft spot for Clods. I have owned at least 1 for the past 18 years doing everything from racing and pulling to crawling with them. A+ in my book |
10-23-2010, 02:11 PM | #5 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA
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Nice work....
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10-24-2010, 05:53 PM | #6 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Viroqua
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Thanks for kind words from everybody. Just trying to bring clods back to life in another form. Such as letting everyone know that the clod isn't just confined to super or 2.2 basher. It can be a 2.2 comp worthy. Grizzy, you better get some more made, it might become popular again, I hope. (wishful thinking) At least I want another set. |
11-08-2010, 01:24 PM | #7 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sturgis
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any updates ? get it on the rocks yet ? Come on man, the suspense is killing me.
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11-08-2010, 01:31 PM | #8 |
MODERHATER™ Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado
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Awesome! I have been thinking on going back to a Clod in 2.2, this build is great! Good find on the upper link mounts.
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11-08-2010, 02:51 PM | #9 | |
PapaGriz Yo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In the garage building the wife a crawler
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Great work Mudsy, it's so cool to see the Mini-clod kit with a modern bodiless chassis on it. Nice work keeping the builder spirit alive man. | |
11-08-2010, 07:23 PM | #10 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: RAMBLIN
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i built a bjv2 miniclod. it worked great but my wife wanted her miniclods back. i have had them in many different con figs and the v2 worked awesome . you should have fun with the v3 . build looks great and grizz makes some awesome stuff. i will never part with mine. |
11-08-2010, 10:55 PM | #11 | |
PapaGriz Yo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In the garage building the wife a crawler
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I didn't think I'd see the axles under any new chassis' (didn't think I'd see the axles at all anymore ). I have talked to C*H*U*D about doing a Fastback Miniclod but he's convinced me to wait for the XR10 chassis. | |
11-09-2010, 11:06 AM | #12 | |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Viroqua
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A bit of update on its performance, not too bad. Needs some tweakings. Looks like I need to make another pair of badlands in M3 compound. The rear tires are in M2 and it doesn't quite conforms into rocks like the M3. I'll try that first. If that fails, I may attempt to make my own Robras set, knowing they will hook like crazy. I may also need to change the springs, it's a bit too soft for my likings. It also stalls a little not too bad... may lower the pinion count by one each. The electronic parts are right on where I like it. I have a set of fantom 35's that I may use it on. It's currently on my moa losi comp build. I will continue to update this build as I tweak it along. Any suggestions is greatly appericated. | |
11-09-2010, 11:11 AM | #13 |
cherry bomb Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nanaimo, BC, Canada
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This makes me wish I still had my first crawler. It was a clodzilla but I could have turned it into something like this! Very awesome build. I like it alot.
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11-09-2010, 11:17 AM | #14 | |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Viroqua
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Yeah, I really enjoyed building this more than driving it. It's the thrill of hunting for parts that made this build very worthwhile. After many triral and error, it came close to my vision of it, when I first got those mini axles. | |
11-09-2010, 03:07 PM | #15 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: RAMBLIN
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im may have to pick up a bj v3 when im down in yuma next week and rebuild the miniclod bj to its new glory. or maybe hit juan up. you inspired me to bring it back...great work on the top link mounts. i may have to copy a few ideas from you. or talk to
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11-09-2010, 03:32 PM | #16 | |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Springs
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You are ALIVE, where have you been buddy!! Nice miniclod Mudsy! | |
11-09-2010, 03:48 PM | #17 | |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Viroqua
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It would be cool to see a fastback on the mini-clod axles. Feel free to take my ideas. I posted it for that very reason. | |
11-15-2010, 05:43 PM | #18 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bristol Va.
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Nice ride Mudsy where can I get the Grizzy mini-clod axles kit at ?
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12-02-2010, 07:11 PM | #19 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: RAMBLIN
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thers a set of miniclods in the for sale section. i am working in a fastback miniclod and saw a set the other day.
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12-03-2010, 12:35 AM | #20 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sturgis
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yeah those are mine , I finally ordered all the parts for em . They are for sale till everything gets here then i'll probably build em and take them off the market.
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