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TheManCave · 12-10-2012, 10:22 PM

It all started when I bought a unimog kit, it sat around after I built it due to the non locking front end, then found out that it was easily fixed with hot glue, now I have a Pajero as well and this time im going all out on it. The only problem with that is I dont know the tips and tricks to get the most of the platform. I have heard about a "magic link" that allows more flex in the rear, using a GRU which I have no idea how to install, im doing research on these and there are some really tricked out ones out there so I know it'll be a fun build. Any insight would be appreciated

derb · 12-11-2012, 01:08 AM

Welcome back to the world of the CC01, there is quite a bit of info in this recent thread, ESC, Motor, Wheels/Tyres & GRU Set Up.

The 'magic link' you speak of is just a drop link, you can make them a million different ways, but they just let the shock droop a lot lower than its spring rate will allow. If you have a go at this, make sure you design them in a way that will make them swing one way only. If they can swing both ways, you'll end up with your shocks at different angles as the links drop and are then pushed back up. Here is a great photo of one, http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/...C706CF6E64.jpg.

As for the GRU, it's really easy if you get the RC4WD one. Its the same diameter as any 540 sized motor so no custom mounts or anything are needed. You just need to cut a little bit of the tub to let them motor slide backwards and then you flip your battery 90deg, pics and info here, ESC, Motor, Wheels/Tyres & GRU Set Up.

TheManCave · 12-11-2012, 12:38 PM

That is an insane pile of information there! I'll be digging through that for a while thanks!

Drift Modellista · 12-11-2012, 01:48 PM

This is thre place for CC01 info. The guys have been mega helpful in giving me insight and guidance.

TheManCave · 12-11-2012, 03:57 PM

Ordered some GPM parts for both of them as well as 2 GRU's one 3:1 and a 4:1. Cant wait to tear into em and make a great little crawling rig out of them

Drift Modellista · 12-11-2012, 05:44 PM

What turn motor you going for? I've got an RC4WD 45t and was thinking a 2:1 gru (I was recommended). Let me know how you're getting on with the other gru's

derb · 12-11-2012, 06:10 PM

Yeh I would be looking at a 35t motor to go with a 3:1 or 4:1. Unless you want insane amounts of torque and a max speed of an infant crawling.

TheManCave · 12-11-2012, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drift Modellista

What turn motor you going for? I've got an RC4WD 45t and was thinking a 2:1 gru (I was recommended). Let me know how you're getting on with the other gru's

one of them is going to be an extreme crawl with a 55t and the 4:1 the other will have a 35t with a 3:1

derb · 12-11-2012, 07:20 PM

Wow, 55t and 4:1 makes 220t output to the spur gear. I'll bet it could rip the bark off a tree then drag the tree behind it too lol.

TheManCave · 12-11-2012, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derb

Wow, 55t and 4:1 makes 220t output to the spur gear. I'll bet it could rip the bark off a tree then drag the tree behind it too lol.

hahaha thats what I was going for with one of them. I'm making a miniature dually with that one. already have the rims on just need to get another body and make some fender flares

derb · 12-11-2012, 08:33 PM

Definitely throw some pics up of the dually when you're done. I want to see this!

pantablo · 12-11-2012, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derb

Wow, 55t and 4:1 makes 220t output to the spur gear. I'll bet it could rip the bark off a tree then drag the tree behind it too lol.

thats my preferred combo.
Here is a video of one of the cc01's I had. 55t with 4:1 RC4WD gru.
At the end you can see how fast full throttle is.
MDR 5 7 09 - YouTube

derb · 12-11-2012, 10:25 PM

Damn that is pretty slow, but not as bad as I expected.

Drift Modellista · 12-13-2012, 03:21 PM

So judging by what you guys have said a 45t with a 2:1 would be ok for trail riding and some crawling?

derb · 12-13-2012, 05:11 PM

That is the combo I run. Enough wheel speed to get you out of trouble, but enough torque to push you anywhere you need to go. Plus top speed is above walking pace so you wont just be sitting on full throttle to do some trail drives.

DieselJC · 12-13-2012, 05:28 PM

I love my cc01..tons of great tips out their if you search..
Off topic but good lookin Cascadia in your Avatar..

JC

TheManCave · 12-13-2012, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DieselJC

I love my cc01..tons of great tips out their if you search..
Off topic but good lookin Cascadia in your Avatar..

JC

haha thanks, one of my personal 1:1's that I did a 3406B conversion to. If I didnt have my Signature series ISX N14 in another truck I would have went with that

TheManCave · 12-13-2012, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pantablo

thats my preferred combo.
Here is a video of one of the cc01's I had. 55t with 4:1 RC4WD gru.
At the end you can see how fast full throttle is.
MDR 5 7 09 - YouTube

thats exactly what I was going for, good to know it will work just fine and not be beaten by snails

monkeyracing · 12-13-2012, 11:25 PM

I've got a 4:1 on the way. This should be great!

treys1 · 12-14-2012, 12:00 AM

I will be joining you soon as a CC01 noob. I scored a sweet Bronco here in the classifieds and have since ordered:

BR-XL Waterproof
Torquemaster Expert 55t
BLS452 Servo
Receiver

Going to run that on 3s so I don't have to buy more batteries. I'm thinking if its too much I can limit the power with throttle end points or in the ESC.

This sound like a solid CC01 setup?

12-10-2012, 10:22 PM	#1
TheManCave RCC Addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Volunteer State Posts: 1,031	Total noob to cc-01's It all started when I bought a unimog kit, it sat around after I built it due to the non locking front end, then found out that it was easily fixed with hot glue, now I have a Pajero as well and this time im going all out on it. The only problem with that is I dont know the tips and tricks to get the most of the platform. I have heard about a "magic link" that allows more flex in the rear, using a GRU which I have no idea how to install, im doing research on these and there are some really tricked out ones out there so I know it'll be a fun build. Any insight would be appreciated

12-11-2012, 01:08 AM	#2
derb Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 571	Re: Total noob to cc-01's Welcome back to the world of the CC01, there is quite a bit of info in this recent thread, ESC, Motor, Wheels/Tyres & GRU Set Up. The 'magic link' you speak of is just a drop link, you can make them a million different ways, but they just let the shock droop a lot lower than its spring rate will allow. If you have a go at this, make sure you design them in a way that will make them swing one way only. If they can swing both ways, you'll end up with your shocks at different angles as the links drop and are then pushed back up. Here is a great photo of one, http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/...C706CF6E64.jpg. As for the GRU, it's really easy if you get the RC4WD one. Its the same diameter as any 540 sized motor so no custom mounts or anything are needed. You just need to cut a little bit of the tub to let them motor slide backwards and then you flip your battery 90deg, pics and info here, ESC, Motor, Wheels/Tyres & GRU Set Up.

12-11-2012, 12:38 PM	#3
TheManCave RCC Addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Volunteer State Posts: 1,031	Re: Total noob to cc-01's That is an insane pile of information there! I'll be digging through that for a while thanks!

12-11-2012, 01:48 PM	#4
Drift Modellista Newbie Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 21	Re: Total noob to cc-01's This is thre place for CC01 info. The guys have been mega helpful in giving me insight and guidance.

12-11-2012, 03:57 PM	#5
TheManCave RCC Addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Volunteer State Posts: 1,031	Re: Total noob to cc-01's Ordered some GPM parts for both of them as well as 2 GRU's one 3:1 and a 4:1. Cant wait to tear into em and make a great little crawling rig out of them

12-11-2012, 05:44 PM	#6
Drift Modellista Newbie Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 21	Re: Total noob to cc-01's What turn motor you going for? I've got an RC4WD 45t and was thinking a 2:1 gru (I was recommended). Let me know how you're getting on with the other gru's

12-11-2012, 06:10 PM	#7
derb Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 571	Re: Total noob to cc-01's Yeh I would be looking at a 35t motor to go with a 3:1 or 4:1. Unless you want insane amounts of torque and a max speed of an infant crawling.

12-11-2012, 07:20 PM	#9
derb Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 571	Re: Total noob to cc-01's Wow, 55t and 4:1 makes 220t output to the spur gear. I'll bet it could rip the bark off a tree then drag the tree behind it too lol.

12-11-2012, 08:33 PM	#11
derb Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 571	Re: Total noob to cc-01's Definitely throw some pics up of the dually when you're done. I want to see this!

12-11-2012, 10:25 PM	#13
derb Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 571	Re: Total noob to cc-01's Damn that is pretty slow, but not as bad as I expected.

12-13-2012, 03:21 PM	#14
Drift Modellista Newbie Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 21	Re: Total noob to cc-01's So judging by what you guys have said a 45t with a 2:1 would be ok for trail riding and some crawling?

12-13-2012, 05:11 PM	#15
derb Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 571	Re: Total noob to cc-01's That is the combo I run. Enough wheel speed to get you out of trouble, but enough torque to push you anywhere you need to go. Plus top speed is above walking pace so you wont just be sitting on full throttle to do some trail drives.

12-13-2012, 05:28 PM	#16
DieselJC Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 107	Re: Total noob to cc-01's I love my cc01..tons of great tips out their if you search.. Off topic but good lookin Cascadia in your Avatar.. JC

12-13-2012, 11:25 PM	#19
monkeyracing Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2008 Location: At the corner of Bedlam and Squalor. Posts: 712	I've got a 4:1 on the way. This should be great!

12-14-2012, 12:00 AM	#20
treys1 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 417	Re: Total noob to cc-01's I will be joining you soon as a CC01 noob. I scored a sweet Bronco here in the classifieds and have since ordered: BR-XL Waterproof Torquemaster Expert 55t BLS452 Servo Receiver Going to run that on 3s so I don't have to buy more batteries. I'm thinking if its too much I can limit the power with throttle end points or in the ESC. This sound like a solid CC01 setup?

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