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10-17-2007, 02:50 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston
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|  TCS Stick or Pimp Cane?
I've got my axles, looking to build one of the two, in an 18" wheelbase. Not for comps, just for fun. Anyways, I was looking at the TCS Stick, but the website says they are out. Are there any advantages or disadvantages of one over the other? I know the pimp cane doesn't use shocks, but is there anything significantly better about that setup? Any input is appreciated. |
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10-17-2007, 03:48 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: In Cali.
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This will open a can of worms.  Here is my simple answer. I could go on, but you mentioned that your truck will be a backyard basher. Go with the Pimp Cane. Just for the mear fact that the price is lower. |
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10-17-2007, 04:11 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: CT
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x2, cheaper, less parts to mangle, prob lighter (maybe?), and with a name like pimp cane how can you resist?
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10-17-2007, 04:58 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: where fear and common sense don't get in the way
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Only from those who own Sticks, but your right. For just a general basher, you will get all that you need from The Pimp  | |
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10-17-2007, 06:21 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston
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Sorry, I should have realize this is probably often debated. So far there is 2 votes for the pimp cane, and I like the idea of cheaper. Without getting into a debate, is there any attributes that one has that the other doesn't? I.E. any reason to justify the extra cost of the stick?
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10-17-2007, 06:30 PM
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| Rock Crawler  Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Esco.
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Get a pimp cane they work. Advantage, cheap, easy to set up, dosen't matter if your back yard bashin or at a comp the PC is a proven winner. I have not seen any advantages over the PC to justify the price of a TCS stick. Maybe somebody can prove me wrong but it hasn't happend yet.
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10-18-2007, 01:17 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2006 Location: United Kingdom,Scarborough
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I Have a TCS Stick crawler and my Dad has the pimp cane. I run the TCS chassis with the moab xl's he also runs these tyres..I also run the same turn motors as he does.I run a Tekin rebel2 esc and he runs a mamba max. I can out crawl him since I got the 18' backbone on alot of things. With the heim joint be slighty raised off the clod axle the TCS stick has slighting more Ground clearence which can be pretty useful. His backbone is around 17''. I would go for the TCS if you have the money to put into your rig. I prefer TCS stick as you can adjust the suspension if needed. I have notics when we are crawling on some local sea defences. With it being torsion one of the rear tyres can hang of the rock and turn your over due to not enough articulation when needed. Either way you can't got wrong with either of the chassis's. I just prefer the TCS stick of the pimpcane. |
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10-18-2007, 03:00 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: in the middle of the pacific ocean
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Personally I like the Stick, but if your just going to bash around, then cheaper is usually better so I say Pimp Cane
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10-18-2007, 08:15 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA
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if you have the money get the crawlers store stick you wont be disappointed. if not then 2nd choice would be a pimp cane.
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10-18-2007, 05:25 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Xxx
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If the store says they are out, Get the CFNN. It was my first chassis . And my second. They amount of adjustments you have with it is a great point.  |
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10-20-2007, 12:54 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston
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Well, I went ahead and ordered the pimp cane, 2 1/4 scale servos, 2 75T motors, and a set of 7 and 9 tooth pinions. I decided that I really liked the idea of no shocks, I really am a big fan of simplicity. That, and the great price and customer service sold me on it. And all the votes for the cane on this thread didn't hurt either! |
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