RCCrawler Forums

Harley · 02-28-2007, 01:31 PM

I would like to see how the dig setup looks under articulation, any chance at all of a vid? I get the brake setup and it looks great, I just am curious about the linkage and everything through the cycle.

I guess with the servo on the axle there would be very little difference in movement between it and the dig coupler. Just have to think about it a little. Does it move at all on the shaft when you cycle the susp?

Unimoger · 02-28-2007, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harley0706

I would like to see how the dig setup looks under articulation, any chance at all of a vid? I get the brake setup and it looks great, I just am curious about the linkage and everything through the cycle.

I guess with the servo on the axle there would be very little difference in movement between it and the dig coupler. Just have to think about it a little. Does it move at all on the shaft when you cycle the susp?

That is actually what is great about it on the rear axle, stays put very well in all applications. If you look close, I have some aluminum rod to limit the articulation on the rear shocks, if it flexes too far, the dig does not always brake, only disengages.

non video yet, will have to get some.

rogman · 02-28-2007, 05:59 PM

dude that is pretty cool dont like the sw3 but it is cool

Harley · 02-28-2007, 07:04 PM

Thanks for the clarification on the artic limiters. That makes sense on why it might not brake real well under extreme articulation. I guess 90% of the time though you are using the dig you arn't really going to be that type of position.

ROSS · 02-28-2007, 07:06 PM

once again unimoger youve made a sweet looking truck

Unimoger · 03-01-2007, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhhmaxx

once again unimoger youve made a sweet looking truck

guys, if you have more dig questions, Miniwheeler is the master, check his thread in the tlt section

BENDER · 03-01-2007, 08:21 AM

Awesome build-up Ben!!

You guys are going to force me into trying dig aren't you?

hotwheels000 · 03-01-2007, 08:53 AM

Doesnt everyone run a dig set up

Nice job Ben, how many different frames have you used that body on now ?

BENDER · 03-01-2007, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotwheels000

Doesnt everyone run a dig set up

Nope.

Honestly, I'm not sure it's worth it. But, I will try it at some point.

Cloak · 03-01-2007, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BENDER

Nope.

Honestly, I'm not sure it's worth it. But, I will try it at some point.

That sums up my feelings on the dig situation completely.

I can see some merit to it, but I wonder if adding additional complexity is worth it.

miniwheeler · 03-01-2007, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BENDER

Nope.

Honestly, I'm not sure it's worth it. But, I will try it at some point.

Good drivers dont need dig:-P Its for people like me, so i can try to keep up with people like you

Prime · 03-01-2007, 12:39 PM

Nice rig. I really like that dig set up.

crawlaholic · 03-01-2007, 02:01 PM

Your work is amazing, as always!

Rc EnthuSiasTs · 03-01-2007, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BENDER

Nope.

Honestly, I'm not sure it's worth it. But, I will try it at some point.

Yeah i felt like i was missing out on something, but maybe i will rethink it, especailly with the cvd's coming out

Unimoger · 03-01-2007, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miniwheeler

Good drivers dont need dig:-P Its for people like me, so i can try to keep up with people like you

once I drove Miniwheeler's w/ dig, there was no going back for me, I have it on 3 tlt's now.

Wrecker · 03-01-2007, 05:01 PM

I say go with the cvd's and no dig, there has been very few situations were I though it would be nice. Personaly I think it's a lot of work and extra things to break that doesn't have a real big advantage. I do like how yours is setup though moger, that's definetly the way I would do it if I ever change my mind.

Tanis · 03-01-2007, 05:13 PM

I have dig on my latest rig I am testing, and the only time I see a real benefit for me is going downhill or dropping off of obstacles under control. I haven't seen where dig made THE difference in a comp yet. It is nice to have, but good driving can usually make up for it, IMO.

The jeep is looking good Moger.

Unimoger · 03-01-2007, 05:55 PM

I actually use the dig on uphill steep climbs alot, think about it, you get to the top of a hill and are trying to crest the top, your front tires spin and cannot gain traction, you hit the dig and the throttle, suck the car down and it climbs right over the top

yeah, it does work that good.

Rc EnthuSiasTs · 03-02-2007, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unimoger

I actually use the dig on uphill steep climbs alot, think about it, you get to the top of a hill and are trying to crest the top, your front tires spin and cannot gain traction, you hit the dig and the throttle, suck the car down and it climbs right over the top

yeah, it does work that good.

Never thought of it like that

Gimbal · 03-02-2007, 08:29 AM

*shhhhh* damn uni, now everyone will be doing it

02-28-2007, 05:59 PM	#23
rogman Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: bristol Posts: 24	cool dude that is pretty cool dont like the sw3 but it is cool

03-01-2007, 05:01 PM	#36
Wrecker [HOONIGAN] Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Grand Junction Posts: 4,269	I say go with the cvd's and no dig, there has been very few situations were I though it would be nice. Personaly I think it's a lot of work and extra things to break that doesn't have a real big advantage. I do like how yours is setup though moger, that's definetly the way I would do it if I ever change my mind. Last edited by Wrecker; 03-02-2007 at 08:58 AM.

02-28-2007, 01:31 PM	#21
Harley 20K Club Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sending illegals home one Hayabusa at a time. Posts: 22,981	I would like to see how the dig setup looks under articulation, any chance at all of a vid? I get the brake setup and it looks great, I just am curious about the linkage and everything through the cycle. I guess with the servo on the axle there would be very little difference in movement between it and the dig coupler. Just have to think about it a little. Does it move at all on the shaft when you cycle the susp?

02-28-2007, 07:04 PM	#24
Harley 20K Club Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sending illegals home one Hayabusa at a time. Posts: 22,981	Thanks for the clarification on the artic limiters. That makes sense on why it might not brake real well under extreme articulation. I guess 90% of the time though you are using the dig you arn't really going to be that type of position.

02-28-2007, 07:06 PM	#25
ROSS Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CoMo...Kickin it with Holmes Hobbies Posts: 805	once again unimoger youve made a sweet looking truck

03-01-2007, 08:21 AM	#27
BENDER 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake Posts: 8,328	Awesome build-up Ben!! You guys are going to force me into trying dig aren't you?

03-01-2007, 08:53 AM	#28
hotwheels000 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: under a rock and a hard place Posts: 5,443	Doesnt everyone run a dig set up Nice job Ben, how many different frames have you used that body on now ?

03-01-2007, 12:39 PM	#32
Prime RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Flatwoods Posts: 1,036	Nice rig. I really like that dig set up.

03-01-2007, 02:01 PM	#33
crawlaholic Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lititz Posts: 115	Your work is amazing, as always!

03-01-2007, 05:13 PM	#37
Tanis Keep it real Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Yakima,WA Posts: 6,532	I have dig on my latest rig I am testing, and the only time I see a real benefit for me is going downhill or dropping off of obstacles under control. I haven't seen where dig made THE difference in a comp yet. It is nice to have, but good driving can usually make up for it, IMO. The jeep is looking good Moger.

03-01-2007, 05:55 PM	#38
Unimoger I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: G6'N Posts: 7,391	I actually use the dig on uphill steep climbs alot, think about it, you get to the top of a hill and are trying to crest the top, your front tires spin and cannot gain traction, you hit the dig and the throttle, suck the car down and it climbs right over the top yeah, it does work that good.

03-02-2007, 08:29 AM	#40
Gimbal Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Where it's wet Posts: 833	shhhhh damn uni, now everyone will be doing it

Sponsored Links

RCCrawler Forums

Thread: *SW-3 Unimoger style, w/ front dig*

Thread: SW-3 Unimoger style, w/ front dig