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06-20-2009, 04:46 PM | #1 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ewa Beach, HI
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| LR Defender at Flat Rock, Ca
I finally got to run this rig in a scaler comp in Santa Rosa, Ca. The location is named "Flat Rock" Check out the rig. Specs: CR-01 Chassis Brushless Novak Goat SC Losi shocks Droop w/ internal & External Springs Hammer Tires 2.2 w/ mem foam Modified HPI Defender 90 Body 4W Steering DX3R Radio 333oz servo fronts Standard HT servo rears 1.5 lbs weight each front tires .5 lbs weight each rear tires Suprisingely I came in 2nd in the 2.2 class. Last edited by Vtown Crawl; 06-22-2009 at 12:35 PM. |
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06-21-2009, 01:22 PM | #2 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boise
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Looks like a really fun spot! Your rig looks great too.... which body is that?
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06-22-2009, 10:17 AM | #3 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ewa Beach, HI
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Thanks Bro- The body is a Modified HPI Defender 90 Body w/ a handmade replica of metal roll cage from the 1:1 scale. Last edited by Vtown Crawl; 06-22-2009 at 10:28 AM. |
06-22-2009, 12:03 PM | #4 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Eagle Mountain
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Looks like it was a fun comp. How did your rig compare?
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06-22-2009, 12:33 PM | #5 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ewa Beach, HI
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Surprisingly I got 2nd place. The rig was initially set up for a regular 2.2 comp, but Tamiya CR-01 chassis is inherently top heavy, due to the battery location. But, it does pretty well in scale 2.2 comps, with the Right set-up.
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06-22-2009, 02:51 PM | #6 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA
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That location looks sick! Nice job at the comp!
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06-24-2009, 12:33 PM | #7 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Eagle Mountain
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Way to represent Yeah - I moved my battery onto my front axle and it helped to lower my COG - much less tippy. |
06-24-2009, 04:48 PM | #8 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ewa Beach, HI
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I actually like running "Scaler" 2.2 CR-01 more than my comp Axial Rig. I just like the look of the tamiya during a comp. The current 6 cell battery in the stock location adds about 1lb sitting on top. But if I go to a 2 cell lipo, the wieght would only be less than a 1/4 of a 1lb. Big difference with battery type. Anyway good Idea with placing the battery on the axle, but for me in this rig I want to keep the battery hidden. Freshmeat - what is the step on your rig? |
06-25-2009, 02:54 PM | #9 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Eagle Mountain
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I mounted a 2-cell lipo on my front axle using a Junfac battery plate. Last edited by FreshMeat; 06-25-2009 at 03:00 PM. Reason: Add better picture. |
06-26-2009, 09:30 PM | #10 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ewa Beach, HI
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Nice set-up with your rig. I'll move my battery on the next comp. BTW - I notice you have the skid plate in front of your rig. Check out my steering set-up, you'll notice I moved my steering arms on top the hub carriers. You get more approach angle clearance. Nice rig!! I need to order another FJ40 body....:-( |
06-26-2009, 09:36 PM | #11 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ewa Beach, HI
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Check out my original body before the defender 90.. THEN: NOW: |
06-27-2009, 07:19 AM | #12 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Prague, Czech Republic
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Hello, that your frame is absolutely perfect. It is a manufactured home? I want to build something similar, but I do not know what to use for the material. What did you change? It is up to the car something of the original CR-01? Got to the frame and, where appropriate, a plan to send me email? Thank you ... And respect |
06-27-2009, 12:22 PM | #13 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ewa Beach, HI
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Hello, that your frame is absolutely perfect. It is a manufactured home? I want to build something similar, but I do not know what to use for the material. What did you change? It is up to the car something of the original CR-01? Got to the frame and, where appropriate, a plan to send me email? Thank you ... And respect Hey Carlos- Thanks man-, Yes the frame was home made with brass tubing. the frame was similar to 1:1 scale (find pictures in google) the Frame is my competition Axial chassis. The yellow defender 90 is the real CR-01 and this tamiya FJ40 body and tuber is on a comp rig (axial). |
07-15-2009, 03:33 PM | #14 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grants Pass, OR
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Sick Defender 90. That thing is bad! I was born and lived some of my childhood in Santa Rosa.
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07-15-2009, 10:20 PM | #15 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: California
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that's a really nice looking truck. did you have to change the wheelbase at all?
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07-16-2009, 03:47 AM | #16 | |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Prague, Czech Republic
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07-16-2009, 04:57 PM | #17 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ewa Beach, HI
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I am using the orginal wheel base on the CR-01 chassis. The FJ 40 tuber is sitting on Axial chassis, which is wider than the Tamiya. Tire to use in my opinion are Losi Rock Claws or the Proline Hammers. There are newer tire out ther now the might be better, but I like the standard 2.2 tires. Here is my set-up Proline Hammers with Memory Foam in each rim. 1.5 lbs total weight each front tires .5 lbs total weight each rear tires Last edited by Vtown Crawl; 07-17-2009 at 12:42 PM. |
09-09-2009, 03:47 PM | #18 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ewa Beach, HI
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| Video D90 with a Scout Scaler |
09-09-2009, 05:33 PM | #19 | |
RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: In a very dark cave can't you tell...
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| Cool Rigs Quote: Looks like a cool spot for some trail riding. Both rigs look great doing some 4wheeling. | |
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