2.2" Torsion Stick clod V2

[camel_rc]

Well, with a comp coming up this Sunday, I made some major changes with my 2.2 clod.

Here it sits in its last form:


And here it is now:


Toyofast inspired front dig:


Changed BTA steering geometry to provide more clearance as well as smoother steering:


Bumped up from 6 to 8 cells


TTR cvd's:


And Imex all-T's on Hot Bodies super nitro wheels:


I also reversed the rear axle for better clearance, swapped out the 1/4" C-channel aluminum for 3/4" angle aluminum, and mounted up a better looking body:







And the obligatory flex shot:




Yes, that is a full set of 2.2 moooobs it's resting on.

That's it for now, but hopefully I'll have 9t pinions before sunday.

[run2jeepn]

Not bad. Not a big fan of that body. But the set up looks good.

[clodstall]

i've been thinking about doing my rear axle like that do you have any problems hitting the motor now? nice build.

[run2jeepn]

The chassis seems to flex a little better then just C-Channel.







Ya I know I'm Captain Obvious.

[camel_rc]

The reverse rear axle works better, but still get hung up on stuff.

Yeah, it flexes much better, but after getting my arse handed to me by a TLT at yesterday's comp, this thing is getting a new home.

[TwistedCreations]

ok, time for the stupid newbie questions

I have thought about building a 2.2 clod also, but why did ya hack off half the steering knuckle? Is that due to clearance issues on the 2.2 wheels?


Also,the inspired Toyofast dig setup. What does that actually do? Just cut the power basically to the rear motor?

[camel_rc]

Originally Posted by TwistedCreations

ok, time for the stupid newbie questions

Yay!

I have thought about building a 2.2 clod also, but why did ya hack off half the steering knuckle? Is that due to clearance issues on the 2.2 wheels?

Originally that was for the 2.2 beadlocks, but they sucked, so there's no reason for them to be cut up with standard wheels.

Also,the inspired Toyofast dig setup. What does that actually do? Just cut the power basically to the rear motor?

Pretty much. It cuts power so the rear motor free wheels, but the cogging of the motor is enough to hold it for the time it takes to aim the front axle where you need it to be.