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krawlinCJ · 02-02-2007, 07:11 PM

Dang!! That thing is friggin sick.

Two thumbs up.

chole · 02-02-2007, 07:56 PM

The color is sick, and the bta stering is very inivative, thats the first I have seen it on a tlt.

Reef · 02-02-2007, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chole

The color is sick, and the bta stering is very inivative, thats the first I have seen it on a tlt.

Chole - belive me I am not the first..

Thanks for all the comments though! It should be done tomorrow.

Reef · 02-03-2007, 02:04 PM

Almost Done!

Just gotta mount the body and get some so cal stickers.

Thanks for looking!

Got Rocks? · 02-03-2007, 02:22 PM

hehehe thats cool

see you found some use for nylint crap

johndeerekid · 02-04-2007, 06:55 AM

that truck is sweetttt

paint colour looks cool

red jim · 02-04-2007, 07:03 AM

I have been looking at TLT's trying to find an idea for my first build,I always like to be different.This is a very"simple" design,I think I might give this a shot.Looks like I'll be spending money,hello McMaster,can I get,,,,,,,

Reef · 02-04-2007, 09:12 AM

Thanks,
First test run today, I'll be sure to get some pics and let you know how it did.
Can't wait!

gone_wheelin · 02-04-2007, 09:50 AM

Am I missing something or are you only running 2 cells? Looks great BTW.

Reef · 02-04-2007, 10:36 AM

Yep. there magic batteries. J/K

I'm trying to find the specs on those for you, but I can't find the thread right now.
They are Lithium Ions out of a Drill.
I get about an hour to hour and half run times out of them.
Bunch of the So Cal guys use them.
I'll try and find the specs.

nitromtcrawler · 02-04-2007, 10:43 AM

hey ur rig is looking sweet!!!

let me know when ur gonna go try it out!! just a quick question were did u get the rods from im having a hard time finding them?? im ussing car antena right now but its too thick!

thanks!!

revin9k · 02-04-2007, 10:49 AM

nice! cant wait to hear how it crawls. i like those red rocks. they look like tractor tires. did you narrow them yourself? please let us know how they work out. im thinking about doing a set like that also. got any video?

Reef · 02-04-2007, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitromtcrawler

hey ur rig is looking sweet!!!

let me know when ur gonna go try it out!! just a quick question were did u get the rods from im having a hard time finding them?? im ussing car antena right now but its too thick!

thanks!!

I belive you can get the rod at Lowes or Home Depot.

Quote:

Originally Posted by revin9k

nice! cant wait to hear how it crawls. i like those red rocks. they look like tractor tires. did you narrow them yourself? please let us know how they work out. im thinking about doing a set like that also. got any video?

I will be going out for the first run in an hour or so, I'll try and get a bit of vid.

Reef · 02-04-2007, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gone_wheelin

Am I missing something or are you only running 2 cells? Looks great BTW.

Here ya go!

E-Moli Li-ion (Milwaukee V28) Battery cells

Reef · 02-06-2007, 08:07 PM

Okay, I finally got in a few hours in on this thing over at Brians from RCP.
Results are okay.
First off I started out with way too much weight in the tires.
I was popping axles off the yokes left and right.
I don't know what I was thinking putting soo much weight in them.
It was pretty funny all four tires weighed as much as the rest of the truck.
They all started cracking jokes about my heavy tires.
So after fixing the shaft about 5 times, I took all the weight out and listened Brian's advice and started in the other direction. Start light then add weight.
It wheeled a little bit better, actually much better, but I was not amazed.
I think the battery plate was restricting alot of the flex, so I plan to lose that, and I'll try and get the batteries on the frnt axle. Or Maybe on each side of the trans.
Some of you guys wanted a report on the tires. The RR on round river rock kinda suck, good thing our last two comps in our series, are at "The Spot" which is like sandpaper. So they should hook up there.
I guess I just have to dial it in and drive it more.
I know its not a BMVII but for what it is it's fun.

Any suggestion on this thing is much appreciated
I have a comp on Sunday and I gotta drive this rig.

Ohh yea the best part of the day was seeing the TLT CVD's in action ...

dezfan · 02-06-2007, 10:11 PM

What exactly were it's shortcomings?

For tire weight, I run about 5 oz's in my front tires and 3 oz's in my rears.

I mounted my battery in the same location, but w/o the plate. I just use a Velcro strap.

Mine crawled extremely well of the man made course and I was very pleased w/ it's performance.

Did your rear axle and yoke get hung up alot? If so perhaps a wedge similar to mine would help.

And I'm not sure what kind of voltage those cells but out? I like to run a 8 cell 9.6 volt battery to have a little reserve of power which is sometimes needed.

Throw a set of Mashers on it, that would help as well, the RR and smooth rocks are a bad combination.

Del Monte · 02-06-2007, 10:40 PM

keep experimenting with weight... especially with the red rocks. You've got to find the sweet spot with them. They should do just fine at the spot though, I know mine did

Reef · 02-07-2007, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dezfan

What exactly were it's shortcomings?

For tire weight, I run about 5 oz's in my front tires and 3 oz's in my rears.

I mounted my battery in the same location, but w/o the plate. I just use a Velcro strap.

Mine crawled extremely well of the man made course and I was very pleased w/ it's performance.

Did your rear axle and yoke get hung up alot? If so perhaps a wedge similar to mine would help.

And I'm not sure what kind of voltage those cells but out? I like to run a 8 cell 9.6 volt battery to have a little reserve of power which is sometimes needed.

Throw a set of Mashers on it, that would help as well, the RR and smooth rocks are a bad combination.

Seemed to want to flip over backwards alot. Should I place the cells over the front axle or 1 on ea. side of the R2 down low?

Also the battery specs are:

Cell Type - IMR26700 Manganese
Size - 26.4mm diameter; 70mm length
Weight - 100g (3.512 oz.)
Capacity - 3000mAh
Standard Operating Voltage - 4.2V
Energy Density - 285Wh/l
Power Density - 1500W/kg at 20 seconds

Unimoger · 02-07-2007, 05:45 PM

Damn nice Greg!

I too like the BTAS, nice work. curious how the r2 will work with the bl and all that torque on piano wire.

dezfan · 02-07-2007, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reefer

Seemed to want to flip over backwards alot. Should I place the cells over the front axle or 1 on ea. side of the R2 down low?

Also the battery specs are:

Cell Type - IMR26700 Manganese
Size - 26.4mm diameter; 70mm length
Weight - 100g (3.512 oz.)
Capacity - 3000mAh
Standard Operating Voltage - 4.2V
Energy Density - 285Wh/l
Power Density - 1500W/kg at 20 seconds

Try them on the front axle, also, weight is placment and amount goes along way w/ this chassis.

mine is working pretty well at the moment, more testing this weekend!

Were can I get a few of those cells?

02-04-2007, 07:03 AM	#27
red jim Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: I live in my own world,they know me here Posts: 402	Great Idea I have been looking at TLT's trying to find an idea for my first build,I always like to be different.This is a very"simple" design,I think I might give this a shot.Looks like I'll be spending money,hello McMaster,can I get,,,,,,,

02-06-2007, 08:07 PM	#35
Reef Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Post Falls Posts: 570	Okay, I finally got in a few hours in on this thing over at Brians from RCP. Results are okay. First off I started out with way too much weight in the tires. I was popping axles off the yokes left and right. I don't know what I was thinking putting soo much weight in them. It was pretty funny all four tires weighed as much as the rest of the truck. They all started cracking jokes about my heavy tires. So after fixing the shaft about 5 times, I took all the weight out and listened Brian's advice and started in the other direction. Start light then add weight. It wheeled a little bit better, actually much better, but I was not amazed. I think the battery plate was restricting alot of the flex, so I plan to lose that, and I'll try and get the batteries on the frnt axle. Or Maybe on each side of the trans. Some of you guys wanted a report on the tires. The RR on round river rock kinda suck, good thing our last two comps in our series, are at "The Spot" which is like sandpaper. So they should hook up there. I guess I just have to dial it in and drive it more. I know its not a BMVII but for what it is it's fun. Any suggestion on this thing is much appreciated I have a comp on Sunday and I gotta drive this rig. Ohh yea the best part of the day was seeing the TLT CVD's in action ... Last edited by Reef; 02-06-2007 at 08:10 PM.

02-02-2007, 07:11 PM	#21
krawlinCJ Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Enterprise Posts: 194	Dang!! That thing is friggin sick. Two thumbs up.

02-02-2007, 07:56 PM	#22
chole Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Big Rapids Posts: 69	The color is sick, and the bta stering is very inivative, thats the first I have seen it on a tlt.

02-03-2007, 02:04 PM	#24
Reef Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Post Falls Posts: 570	Almost Done! Just gotta mount the body and get some so cal stickers. Thanks for looking!

02-03-2007, 02:22 PM	#25
Got Rocks? RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Provo Posts: 1,868	hehehe thats cool see you found some use for nylint crap

02-04-2007, 06:55 AM	#26
johndeerekid Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: canada Posts: 168	that truck is sweetttt paint colour looks cool

02-04-2007, 09:12 AM	#28
Reef Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Post Falls Posts: 570	Thanks, First test run today, I'll be sure to get some pics and let you know how it did. Can't wait!

02-04-2007, 09:50 AM	#29
gone_wheelin Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 688	Am I missing something or are you only running 2 cells? Looks great BTW.

02-04-2007, 10:36 AM	#30
Reef Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Post Falls Posts: 570	Yep. there magic batteries. J/K I'm trying to find the specs on those for you, but I can't find the thread right now. They are Lithium Ions out of a Drill. I get about an hour to hour and half run times out of them. Bunch of the So Cal guys use them. I'll try and find the specs.

02-04-2007, 10:43 AM	#31
nitromtcrawler Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 525	hey ur rig is looking sweet!!! let me know when ur gonna go try it out!! just a quick question were did u get the rods from im having a hard time finding them?? im ussing car antena right now but its too thick! thanks!!

02-04-2007, 10:49 AM	#32
revin9k Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lexington Park Posts: 420	nice! cant wait to hear how it crawls. i like those red rocks. they look like tractor tires. did you narrow them yourself? please let us know how they work out. im thinking about doing a set like that also. got any video?

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02-06-2007, 10:11 PM	#36
dezfan I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK. Posts: 12,563	What exactly were it's shortcomings? For tire weight, I run about 5 oz's in my front tires and 3 oz's in my rears. I mounted my battery in the same location, but w/o the plate. I just use a Velcro strap. Mine crawled extremely well of the man made course and I was very pleased w/ it's performance. Did your rear axle and yoke get hung up alot? If so perhaps a wedge similar to mine would help. And I'm not sure what kind of voltage those cells but out? I like to run a 8 cell 9.6 volt battery to have a little reserve of power which is sometimes needed. Throw a set of Mashers on it, that would help as well, the RR and smooth rocks are a bad combination.

02-06-2007, 10:40 PM	#37
Del Monte Y-Town Crawlers Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Not Hesperia Posts: 2,481	keep experimenting with weight... especially with the red rocks. You've got to find the sweet spot with them. They should do just fine at the spot though, I know mine did

02-07-2007, 05:45 PM	#39
Unimoger I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: G6'N Posts: 7,391	Damn nice Greg! I too like the BTAS, nice work. curious how the r2 will work with the bl and all that torque on piano wire.

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