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Old 06-09-2006, 02:27 PM   #1
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Well, I have had my Nylint for a couple months now, but I wanted something that was a little better. I found this Clod that was rtr on another forum, and it arrived at my house yesterday. It is just front steer for now, but it came with all the parts to set-up the rear steering minus the servo. Here are some specs:
-Gecko II Chassis
-Paramax Motors
-Radio
-Stock Clod Axles (locked)
-Novak Superduty XL speed control
-Tower Hobbies Servo
-Two sets of tires
-Two batteries
-Quick and Regular charger
-Two bodies

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Old 06-09-2006, 02:44 PM   #2
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Looks good. Have some fun with it.
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Old 06-09-2006, 02:48 PM   #3
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Looks like a great starter. The first thing I would do is get a pair of 55t lathe motors for it. It will make a big difference in it's ability to crawl. Good Luck!
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yes this a great forum for noobs like us , and listen to dez, he always gives good advice and is always there to help out, like a lot other people around here
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looks good what bodies did it come with and how much was it if you dont mind me asking
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Old 06-10-2006, 11:12 PM   #6
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Looks like a great starter. The first thing I would do is get a pair of 55t lathe motors for it. It will make a big difference in it's ability to crawl. Good Luck!
I was actually already thinking about it. The first thing I thought when I ran this one was that I couldn't believe how fast it went, so I think it does need some slower motors.
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looks good what bodies did it come with and how much was it if you dont mind me asking
An old beat up Lexan Jeep body and an F-350 body. I'm going to buy a Tundra body for it though. I paid $300 shipped to my door.
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thats dirt cheap
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thats dirt cheap
Thanks. I've gotta do a few things to it like replace a couple screws that are missing and clean up the wiring (probably new motors too), but other than that, I think I got a great deal and I am very happy with it.
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Old 06-11-2006, 11:42 AM   #10
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You might want to move the lower links from the bottom of the axle to the top of the axle. It helps the breakover angle a lot.
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You might want to move the lower links from the bottom of the axle to the top of the axle. It helps the breakover angle a lot.
Thanks. I'm pretty new to all of this, so I am looking for suggestions of all types.
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Old 06-11-2006, 11:31 PM   #13
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10 tooth pinions!
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Old 06-12-2006, 04:01 AM   #14
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i mean hell the geko 2 and a radio would be 300 bucks rest you got for free
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awesome i got "quoted" by 4taccxoma4, and totally agree with andrewmp6 that is a steal of a deal.
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Old 06-12-2006, 11:56 AM   #16
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nice carpet!
i wish they made those lower links in different or custom lenghts....
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Old 06-12-2006, 09:40 PM   #17
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Haha...yeah, that's the carpet in my crappy apartment.
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Old 06-14-2006, 08:01 PM   #18
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Well, today I ordered the Integy 55t motors along with Deans Plugs and some new wires to clean up the wiring on this thing. I also ordered a new body for it. Hopefully I get the stuff Saturday so I can mess with it on Sunday.
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