4link4eva's comp clod tuber - Now with SideWinders, LiPo, and a stretch!
 

Well here it is. this is actually my second tuber, the first one wasn't as precise as I'd like, so being a true perfectionist, I started again. :shock:

I decided that I would take my time with this one (UK nationals aren't until July 28th) and get it spot on. I kind of got into the swing of it and, as usual, forgot about pics. Ignore the lumpy welds, still need to grind them back and tart them up.

Pics...

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/6...ildupfrvj5.jpg

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/1...ildupfrzs8.jpg

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/4...ildupfrnl5.jpg

So...? ;-)

Are those upper links bent alot. They look like it in the pics.

Yes, those upper links have been 'tweaked' out of the way of the shocks.

Well done for noticing, though... :)

I can see they were bent for the shocks, but in the third pic they look like they are not parallel. That is what I meant. If one is higher that the other due to bend, won't it cause some suspension geometry issues.

Well, got the rear links done today...

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...d-DSC00107.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...d-DSC00108.jpg

dude thats pretty cool

I forgot about this thread, but here's the update that I put on UKRCRC...


Well we have a runner!

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...d-DSC00104.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...d-DSC00105.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...a/DSC00107.jpg

Well, we had a runner...

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...a/DSC00110.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...d-DSC00113.jpg

Didn't stop it driving though...

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...a/DSC00112.jpg

Apologies for the crappy pics... :oops:

Also, got the frame ground down and filled today, should get it painted tomorrow. :)

lol, i was thinking, that is some weird *** flex hes got there.

Looks great, but dang that thing is tiny, i would have gone for a bigger chassis, kinda looks like kamikaze's chassis.

Yep, the chassis is intentionally small, so as to not get hung up on rocks so easily. But, having looked at this years rules, it's 2 1/2" too short. :lol: :-(

Really nice build.

Yet again, I forgot about this thread. Just uploading the finished pics for y'all now.

Here are the pics!

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...d-DSC00168.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...d-DSC00189.jpg

Even a short vid, climbed it easily first try, then I was just killing time... :lol:

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...h_MOV00002.jpg

Future plans:
New batteries on knuckles (7 cells)
Bigger reciever pack
Limit suspension flex (possibly heavier oil, too)
Bigger servo's
Smaller pinions

Looks good.... Turned out better then I thought it would Nice job.... Limit that flex it's killing you.

I dig it, definitely a unique tuber!

I was going to suggest you use a smaller servo horn, but I guess you already got to that :lol: I bet those tires make a night and day difference over the stockers.

Thanks, that means a lot coming from you guys! :)
The stockers were only on there after I shredded the Junfac adapters. RC4WD ali ones have replaced them. :D

Yet again, I forgot this thread was here. Here are some pics of it's first proper crawl at a sandstone quarry:

wow man that thing is b#tching!!

Got 7 of the 3500mah 'Baby C' cells on the front axle! Just trickle charging now, we'll see how it performs. :twisted:

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...d-DSC00241.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...d-DSC00242.jpg