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Deora · 02-12-2007, 01:51 PM

Hey, ill just introduce myself, my name is Jeppe im 15 and from DK, and a total newb in the crawling world, but i have read a lot about it and i think it sounds interesting, so why not jump right in to it?

I decided to buy a Super Clod Buster when i can afford it, and i just wanted to hear your opinion of what i have so far;

Sanwa Airtronic MX-3 3-channel incl 2x servo and reciever. The servos included are only 3,3 kg, i'll buy some 13 kg

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Oil shocks whit longer travel, 120 mm long.
Diff locked rear and front.
4WS.
550 motor (if it fits??)
Some weight inside the rims and over the axles.
Maybe some adjustments to the chassis for a lower center of gravity.

And for the looks i'm looking at either a Bronco or a Dodge Mega Cab..

I probably forgot something, but i hope you like it so far.. Say it if something is missing..

Deora · 02-13-2007, 04:12 PM

No help for a newb?

JohnRobHolmes · 02-13-2007, 04:17 PM

check this out How to build a Clodbuster Rock Crawler

You are on the right path. You can crawl with the stock motors for a while, but a 45-65 turn lathe motor would work better. You will need to either make or buy a new chassis.

Deora · 02-13-2007, 04:46 PM

Thx ! I talked to a 'hobby-guy' today and he said i just needed a y-connection for my steering, so ill just buy a 2-channel.. Money saved, money spent elsewhere!

andrewmp6 · 02-13-2007, 04:50 PM

most run a tq3 which is 65 bucks from thecrawlerstore its the cheapeast 3 channel there is only thing i dont like about it is it usesd aa batterys so rechargeables are a must

Deora · 02-14-2007, 08:07 AM

Yeah heard a tq3 should be good.. But if i can use a cheaper 2-channel with same result ?

Brandon M · 02-14-2007, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deora

Yeah heard a tq3 should be good.. But if i can use a cheaper 2-channel with same result ?

No, because with the tq3 rear stear and front steer are controled seperate

run2jeepn · 02-14-2007, 08:16 AM

You can get TQ3 and TQ2 off E-bay all day long for alot cheaper then $65 bucks. That switch is only 3 bucks at Radio Shack. TQ3 is by far the cheapest and easiest radio to get.

Deora · 02-14-2007, 03:50 PM

What is better: steering on rear wheels independent from front wheels, or front and rear steering at the same time?

andrewmp6 · 02-14-2007, 03:53 PM

most do both front and rear on different channels or they do front steer only locking the rear a y makes the rear turn the other way then the front which is kinda useless on a rock crawler better to do font only then that

Deora · 02-15-2007, 02:53 PM

Okay.. Thanks for the help so far, i will probably think of some more stuff to ask..

STANG KILLA SS · 02-15-2007, 06:23 PM

i run a 2 channel with reversing y harness. works great. its a pure comp rig and there are times indepent rear would be a huge help, but i get by.
for a basher/weekend crawler, it would be just fine.

heres what you need
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=EXRA325

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Deora · 02-16-2007, 07:43 AM

Okay, thanks SKSS.. I think i'll just buy a 3-channel.. Its cheaper than first buying a 2-channel and then find out that you need a 3-channel.. And if i get a spare channel i'll use that for a winch or something..

02-12-2007, 01:51 PM	#1
Deora Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Denmark Posts: 91	New crawler from DK Hey, ill just introduce myself, my name is Jeppe im 15 and from DK, and a total newb in the crawling world, but i have read a lot about it and i think it sounds interesting, so why not jump right in to it? I decided to buy a Super Clod Buster when i can afford it, and i just wanted to hear your opinion of what i have so far; Sanwa Airtronic MX-3 3-channel incl 2x servo and reciever. The servos included are only 3,3 kg, i'll buy some 13 kg . Oil shocks whit longer travel, 120 mm long. Diff locked rear and front. 4WS. 550 motor (if it fits??) Some weight inside the rims and over the axles. Maybe some adjustments to the chassis for a lower center of gravity. And for the looks i'm looking at either a Bronco or a Dodge Mega Cab.. I probably forgot something, but i hope you like it so far.. Say it if something is missing..

02-13-2007, 04:12 PM	#2
Deora Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Denmark Posts: 91	No help for a newb?

02-13-2007, 04:17 PM	#3
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	check this out How to build a Clodbuster Rock Crawler You are on the right path. You can crawl with the stock motors for a while, but a 45-65 turn lathe motor would work better. You will need to either make or buy a new chassis.

02-13-2007, 04:46 PM	#4
Deora Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Denmark Posts: 91	Thx ! I talked to a 'hobby-guy' today and he said i just needed a y-connection for my steering, so ill just buy a 2-channel.. Money saved, money spent elsewhere!

02-13-2007, 04:50 PM	#5
andrewmp6 Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: louisville Posts: 814	most run a tq3 which is 65 bucks from thecrawlerstore its the cheapeast 3 channel there is only thing i dont like about it is it usesd aa batterys so rechargeables are a must

02-14-2007, 08:07 AM	#6
Deora Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Denmark Posts: 91	Yeah heard a tq3 should be good.. But if i can use a cheaper 2-channel with same result ?

02-14-2007, 08:16 AM	#8
run2jeepn I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA Posts: 11,196	You can get TQ3 and TQ2 off E-bay all day long for alot cheaper then $65 bucks. That switch is only 3 bucks at Radio Shack. TQ3 is by far the cheapest and easiest radio to get.

02-14-2007, 03:50 PM	#9
Deora Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Denmark Posts: 91	What is better: steering on rear wheels independent from front wheels, or front and rear steering at the same time?

02-14-2007, 03:53 PM	#10
andrewmp6 Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: louisville Posts: 814	most do both front and rear on different channels or they do front steer only locking the rear a y makes the rear turn the other way then the front which is kinda useless on a rock crawler better to do font only then that

02-15-2007, 02:53 PM	#11
Deora Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Denmark Posts: 91	Okay.. Thanks for the help so far, i will probably think of some more stuff to ask..

02-15-2007, 06:23 PM	#12
STANG KILLA SS ~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX Posts: 10,056	i run a 2 channel with reversing y harness. works great. its a pure comp rig and there are times indepent rear would be a huge help, but i get by. for a basher/weekend crawler, it would be just fine. heres what you need http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=EXRA325 .

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02-16-2007, 07:43 AM	#13
Deora Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Denmark Posts: 91	Okay, thanks SKSS.. I think i'll just buy a 3-channel.. Its cheaper than first buying a 2-channel and then find out that you need a 3-channel.. And if i get a spare channel i'll use that for a winch or something..

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