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06-20-2006, 04:20 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Henderson
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|  My new Clod project
As you may have seen,last week I had a Clod on here for sale.It didn't sale for what I wanted,so I decided to build it.I bought Roktoy's (from rccrawler) RokClod 9 chassis and here is the start of the mock up.Keep in mind,some hardware will be changed,and the stock shocks are only for mock up. The Clod before:  The RokClod 9 chassis:  And the mandatory articuation shot (those are Stampede tires):  Last edited by jcnalley; 06-20-2006 at 04:43 AM. |
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06-20-2006, 05:38 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: louisville
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its a good start better shocks and tires are a must
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06-20-2006, 05:39 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Henderson
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yeah,the stock clod shocks are only for mock up,I didn't want to pull any off of my E-Maxx
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06-20-2006, 07:03 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: louisville
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sorry i didnt read it one thing you might wanna think about is mounting the servos on the axle braces so they are out of the way besides that lock the diffs and a good esc youll have a nice truck what shocks are you gonna use
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06-24-2006, 04:06 AM
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Here is the truck in its current state.I used E-Maxx shocks,locked the diffs,moved the servo to axle brace,and moved steering tie rods above the knuckles.I still need to clean up some wiring,add rear steering (later),and lathe motors (thinking of going with 35T)It's not finished,but it's close.   |
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06-24-2006, 08:19 AM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: May 2006 Location: HONDURAS...ROCK HEAVEN
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Really nice  |
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06-24-2006, 11:16 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NOrthern Cali
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TIRES!I would go get some tires before I concentrate on the rear stear. Nice truck. |
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06-26-2006, 02:54 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Henderson
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Someone suggested on another board that I use Savage shocks instead of the E-Maxx shocks.What advantage would this be?I am getting 80+ degrees of articulation now.
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06-26-2006, 02:55 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Henderson
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What choices do I have for the Clod wheels? | |
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06-26-2006, 01:28 PM
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| Rock Crawler  Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Salem, Orcrc
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i dont know but do you still have the stock chassis? if so can i have the top removable peice that the old speed controler and reciever go on, i need it for my clod project. pm me if i can have it, might pay. i say dont worry about tires, just do a little cutting and get some bead locks, or narrow the wheels and glue the tires to the wheels. |
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06-26-2006, 02:09 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: White Lake
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That clod looks awesome  .
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06-26-2006, 02:44 PM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK.
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As for motors, If you intend to bash more than crawl, get the 35t lathe motors. But if you intend to crawl more, then get the 55t or 65t lathes and run 7 or even 8 cells if your ESC is rated for it! And a good set of crawler tires (40 series Mashers, or Moabs) w/ good wonders! Looks like a good start! | |
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06-26-2006, 03:19 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wethersfield, Connecticut
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you have a choice of swamp dawgs and all-t's for clod rims.
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06-27-2006, 03:44 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Henderson
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Thanks everyone for your comments.This is my first crawler project,but damn sure not my last.Dez,more than likely I'll go with the 35T.My speed control will only handle 7 cells.I am currently using a LRP F1 Super Reverse Digital.I'm thinking that I should be ok running rear steer,the ESC has a BEC of 5 volts.The Clod is pretty much done except for lathe motors and rear steer.I'm planning on replacing the body,does everyone think the Pede size body looks ok,or should I go with a Maxx size body?If it matters,the wheelbase is 16".Here is a body off shot with all of the electronics mounted.All connectors will be replaced with Deans when the lathes go in.  |
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06-27-2006, 10:54 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Salem, Orcrc
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that looks awesome man, 16" is nice. a bigger body would be good.
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