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Double J · 02-08-2007, 09:43 AM

Well the other post was moved so many times it made my head spin. So I deleted and thought I would do this the correct way.

The design is based off the Stick® ideals. I gues you can call it a suspension set up more than anything else. Kinda like a 3 link.

I had to put this on hold for quite some time until I found out what the comp rules stated for width, hight and length.

Clodstall will be adding the Tech soon after.

Here is the teaser shot you saw yesterday. I'll add the real pics after Clodstall posts the tech.

I posted this only after I had approval it would be ok with Kevinlongisland (the Crawler store) to use Stick® references. All thought Styckler in no way represents Kevin or the Stick® Chassis.
I had the idea after looking at a Stick®, so I wanted to give proper thanks to Kevin and the Crawler store for allowing me to refer to the Stick®.

clodstall · 02-08-2007, 09:50 AM

the specs will be:

Moabs xl's probably
55 turns
8 tooths
CB-995 steering servo
Moped 16R esc
more later.

clodstall · 02-08-2007, 10:04 AM

oh yeah clod axles
bearings on the way for it
body panels?

Double J · 02-08-2007, 10:15 AM

Pics. I tried to keep the pics to a minium and also because I've changed the design about 5 times. I have 4 half finished tubers started.
It's lower half is 1/4" tubing and the top is 3/16" to try and lighten it up a bit.
I'll also be adding a little something special to it. So stay tuned.
At this point it's about 75-80% done.

Trikster · 02-08-2007, 10:34 AM

Well this has certainly peaked my interest. Are those heim joints on the front/back? Looks like it might be top-heavy, or are my eyes playing tricks?

Double J · 02-08-2007, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trikster

Well this has certainly peaked my interest. Are those heim joints on the front/back? Looks like it might be top-heavy, or are my eyes playing tricks?

Those are Heim joints (aka rodends

)
It may be a little top heavy but I'm going to see how it sits on shocks before I make the call. If I do lower it, it will be about 1/2" and why I haven't put the side braces on it yet.

clodstall · 02-08-2007, 03:23 PM

it will be ok im going to run hub packs if possible.

jason · 02-08-2007, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double J

It may be a little top heavy but I'm going to see how it sits on shocks before I make the call.

Shocks or no shocks, shouldn't change the height, it's a stick chassis right, there is no up/down suspension.

Double J · 02-08-2007, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jason

Shocks or no shocks, shouldn't change the height, it's a stick chassis right, there is no up/down suspension.

Yep. If the shocks don't reach the frame then it will come down to meet a good shock location.

It will have a mounting point on the backbone for a 2 shock version or he can choose to put 4 shocks on it attached to the tube frame. This way it won't have to be sent back for a better set up.

DeaDShorT · 02-08-2007, 03:50 PM

Intresting...I think that tube cage will be a hinderance, but neat to see an outside the box idea. I don't see how 4 shocks would work...they'll act as lock-outs...no articulation. Unless I'm missing something

clodstall · 02-08-2007, 03:59 PM

i ran 4 shocks on my other one and it did good. not like now with 2 though.

oh yeah Jason your pm box is full.

Double J · 02-08-2007, 04:36 PM

Not anymore. deleted some space for ya.

I'll have the 4 shock set up at a pretty decent angle and it will give less articulation. We'll see how it works out.
jj

bigred · 02-08-2007, 05:30 PM

Could you use square aluminum instead of the steel?, looks like it could be a bit heavy.

Highmark · 02-08-2007, 05:53 PM

A local guy did that about a year and a half ago and entered the "World Crawler buildoff" or whatever it was.

I seem to remember it doing decent in competition.

clodstall · 02-10-2007, 02:02 PM

esc and servos on the way. motors soon to follow.

Double J · 02-10-2007, 06:20 PM

I'm wondering if a "grid" or "screen" could be used as side, hood and roof panels?
If so How tight does it have to be?

Any rule makers have any in put for me?

jason · 02-10-2007, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double J

I'm wondering if a "grid" or "screen" could be used as side, hood and roof panels?

Here is how the rules read:

Quote:

-2.2 class tube chassis are allowed with the following restrictions. Chassis must be at least 8"long, 3"wide, and 3.75"tall, the roof must be raised from the main chassis to resemble a cockpit, and it must have solid hood, roof and sidepanels.

-Supercrawler class tube chassis are allowed with the following restrictions. Chassis must be at least 12"long, 3"wide, and 3.75"tall, the roof must be raised from the main chassis to resemble a cockpit, and it must have solid hood, roof and sidepanels.

Double J · 02-12-2007, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jason

Here is how the rules read:

Now I feel stupid..
I could of just searched for the rules.
Thanks jason

mr.maxx · 02-12-2007, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double J

Now I feel stupid..
I could of just searched for the rules.
Thanks jason

Noob.... LOL

clodstall · 02-15-2007, 05:19 PM

got the esc the other day still waiting on motors and servos now. will order pinions later.

02-08-2007, 09:43 AM	#1
Double J I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: between heaven and hell. Posts: 3,367	StÝcklÉr Well the other post was moved so many times it made my head spin. So I deleted and thought I would do this the correct way. The design is based off the Stick® ideals. I gues you can call it a suspension set up more than anything else. Kinda like a 3 link. I had to put this on hold for quite some time until I found out what the comp rules stated for width, hight and length. Clodstall will be adding the Tech soon after. Here is the teaser shot you saw yesterday. I'll add the real pics after Clodstall posts the tech. I posted this only after I had approval it would be ok with Kevinlongisland (the Crawler store) to use Stick® references. All thought Styckler in no way represents Kevin or the Stick® Chassis. I had the idea after looking at a Stick®, so I wanted to give proper thanks to Kevin and the Crawler store for allowing me to refer to the Stick®. Last edited by Double J; 02-08-2007 at 09:50 AM.

02-08-2007, 09:50 AM	#2
clodstall I lost my vendor privileges Join Date: May 2006 Location: TOP OF THE HILL Posts: 3,014	the specs will be: Moabs xl's probably 55 turns 8 tooths CB-995 steering servo Moped 16R esc more later. Last edited by clodstall; 02-08-2007 at 10:28 AM.

02-08-2007, 10:15 AM	#4
Double J I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: between heaven and hell. Posts: 3,367	Pics. I tried to keep the pics to a minium and also because I've changed the design about 5 times. I have 4 half finished tubers started. It's lower half is 1/4" tubing and the top is 3/16" to try and lighten it up a bit. I'll also be adding a little something special to it. So stay tuned. At this point it's about 75-80% done. Last edited by Double J; 02-21-2007 at 09:13 AM.

02-08-2007, 10:04 AM	#3
clodstall I lost my vendor privileges Join Date: May 2006 Location: TOP OF THE HILL Posts: 3,014	oh yeah clod axles bearings on the way for it body panels?

02-08-2007, 10:34 AM	#5
Trikster RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Roseville Posts: 1,469	Well this has certainly peaked my interest. Are those heim joints on the front/back? Looks like it might be top-heavy, or are my eyes playing tricks?

02-08-2007, 03:23 PM	#7
clodstall I lost my vendor privileges Join Date: May 2006 Location: TOP OF THE HILL Posts: 3,014	it will be ok im going to run hub packs if possible.

02-08-2007, 03:50 PM	#10
DeaDShorT RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brighton Posts: 1,015	Intresting...I think that tube cage will be a hinderance, but neat to see an outside the box idea. I don't see how 4 shocks would work...they'll act as lock-outs...no articulation. Unless I'm missing something

02-08-2007, 03:59 PM	#11
clodstall I lost my vendor privileges Join Date: May 2006 Location: TOP OF THE HILL Posts: 3,014	i ran 4 shocks on my other one and it did good. not like now with 2 though. oh yeah Jason your pm box is full.

02-08-2007, 04:36 PM	#12
Double J I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: between heaven and hell. Posts: 3,367	Not anymore. deleted some space for ya. I'll have the 4 shock set up at a pretty decent angle and it will give less articulation. We'll see how it works out. jj

02-08-2007, 05:30 PM	#13
bigred Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mt.View CA Posts: 940	Could you use square aluminum instead of the steel?, looks like it could be a bit heavy.

02-08-2007, 05:53 PM	#14
Highmark I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 3,866	A local guy did that about a year and a half ago and entered the "World Crawler buildoff" or whatever it was. I seem to remember it doing decent in competition.

02-10-2007, 02:02 PM	#15
clodstall I lost my vendor privileges Join Date: May 2006 Location: TOP OF THE HILL Posts: 3,014	esc and servos on the way. motors soon to follow.

02-10-2007, 06:20 PM	#16
Double J I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: between heaven and hell. Posts: 3,367	I'm wondering if a "grid" or "screen" could be used as side, hood and roof panels? If so How tight does it have to be? Any rule makers have any in put for me?

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02-15-2007, 05:19 PM	#20
clodstall I lost my vendor privileges Join Date: May 2006 Location: TOP OF THE HILL Posts: 3,014	got the esc the other day still waiting on motors and servos now. will order pinions later.

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