Baja Honcho Rock Racer

[JohnRobHolmes]

I would gear 2.2 wheels 40:1 or less with a 55t lathe or HHR brushless. Depends on how much wheelspeed you like.

[rockwerks]

Originally Posted by scruff007

I just saw a bit on extreme 4X4 tv about the XRRA (xtreme rock racing association) and thought about doing the same thing. Just thinking what motor , gear combination would be good for a rock racer. Interested to see it when you all finish.

if you have seen a XXRA it may be rock racing but has nothing to do with speed,

a little quickness yes, but speed is not an issue. I know some of the teams who compete in the rock racing and normal crawling events.......in the same rig

[BENDER]

Originally Posted by rockwerks

I know some of the teams who compete in the rock racing and normal crawling events.......in the same rig

Yes, they do use the same rigs. But, it will evolve. The XRRA is still young.

[dezfan]

I see this getting big fast! Jason may have to add another section!

[Cloak]

Originally Posted by dezfan

I see this getting big fast! Jason may have to add another section!

And we're in on the ground floor pimping JRH's brushless motors too. hahah

[dezfan]

Originally Posted by Cloak

And we're in on the ground floor pimping JRH's brushless motors too. hahah

PIMPING? Who me?

[sicj]

I like the fact that in the 1:1 events there has been no 'proven' winning design yet. You got guys running tube framed V8 Jeeps and guys runnin' the four banger moon buggies and each vehicle can either win or lose.

I've thought about making a tubed TXT with brushless maybe 10-15mph speeds but still flexy and able to crawl decently when needed.

I like this build.... it looks like a different way to try and build something new, but I don't know how "far off" this truck will be built up from the current repeated chassis that have already been done several times...

It's like we're almost building up crawler/bashers. Something that can tackle rough terrain but still haul ***. I like the idea.

[rockwerks]

Originally Posted by dezfan

I see this getting big fast! Jason may have to add another section!

why? the same rigs will easily compete in either

[dezfan]

Originally Posted by rockwerks

why? the same rigs will easily compete in either

The same reason we have a scale section. For a LONG time they were combined. Now the "scale" vehicles (TLT for the most part) have their own section as not to clutter up the "crawler" section.

If Rock "Racing" rigs catch on big they will start to develop and evolve, they will differ from the "crawler" specific rigs and need their own section.

[STEEL_CITY_CRAWLER]

ahhh, i love this!!! i think rock racing will be an easier way to catch the new guys getting into this attention span. espcially all the racing guys. i was gonna order a revolver 33 combo for my 2.2 anyway, but now i definately looks like i need to do it tonite so i can get one before JRH runs out!!!

[peej410]

Originally Posted by dezfan

Holy crap! That is the fuglyest POS I have ever seen! Hope I can stand looking at it over and over!:-P And the EYEBALL ROCKS!

J10 IMO looks better than every jeep made since. excluding the CJ everything else is for pansies

[1BadJeepBruiser]

This should be an interesting new class, I love that honcho body!

mike

[BENDER]

I got the ESC programmed. Testing will begin in 1 hour.

[dezfan]

I was talking to JRH today, and w/ the gearing I am currently running w/ the Revolver (LOT'S of wheel speed ), he was saying that it would make a good rock racer. I have a production version of the XL4 coming soon, and almost enough parts to complete another rig, so I just might have a racer soon!

[CrawlAZ]

those are some sweet rigs. man do I want brushless...

[toyofast]

Originally Posted by 1badjeepbruiser

This should be an interesting new class, I love that honcho body!

mike

ORCRC had a couple of rock races buillt into our competitons last year. It was fun until there was a total loss of about $600 in electronics...damn ORCRC events and water!

[dezfan]

Originally Posted by toyofast

ORCRC had a couple of rock races built into our competitions last year. It was fun until there was a total loss of about $600 in electronics...damn ORCRC events and water!

I think you ORCRC guys need to buy submarines!

[toyofast]

Originally Posted by dezfan

I think you ORCRC guys need to buy submarines!

But those can't go on land

[dezfan]

Originally Posted by toyofast

But those can't go on land

And crawlers can't swim, doesn't seem to slow you guys down!

[Unimoger]

The ORCRC guys take crawling to a whole new level, their videos and comps are unmatched.

Bender, any updates on your race truck?

DD, any updates on your race truck?