Del Monte's Losi Comp Crawler

[GSRswapandslow]

notice the packs are 2s2p............wow, can you guys not read??

2s2p= 2s/each...and each pack is made of 2s in parallel. so if you split the pack you WILL get half the MAH but all of the voltage. Not very hard to understand here. if you have this pack, seperated it, and are only seeing 3.7v, you screwed up somewhere with either buying the WRONG pack or your charger is junk.

[fa1rch1ld]

This whole thread makes me want to run the Losi as a shafty again

Great thread.

[Del Monte]

thanks! I've been spending plenty of hours on the rocks the last few weeks gearing up for 2010... I'll be hitting Socalrcrc comp #3 next weekend at the dreaded Stoddard Wells compsite.

updates coming soon

[Robbob]

Originally Posted by Del Monte

updates coming soon

pics of the shocks upside down por favor

I tried mounting mine that way but didnt like how they felt but it could be my installation. I believe I know what you trimmed off the axle mounts, was it the rounded area that rubbed on the shock flat spots?

I used Traxxas ball ends for the shock but didnt like how loose they felt, it felt like they wobbled on them up and down to much and i didnt like the side to side play with them. Could I ask what you used?

Thanks.

[davec]

Originally Posted by Robbob

pics of the shocks upside down por favor

I tried mounting mine that way but didnt like how they felt but it could be my installation. I believe I know what you trimmed off the axle mounts, was it the rounded area that rubbed on the shock flat spots?

I used Traxxas ball ends for the shock but didnt like how loose they felt, it felt like they wobbled on them up and down to much and i didnt like the side to side play with them. Could I ask what you used?

Thanks.

I used Traxxas pivot balls on mine and they are a little loose, but work just fine in use. I trimmed just a little bit off the rounded area on the axle mounts. You are correct, they rub on the flat ends of the shock.

[fa1rch1ld]

You have inspired me to return to its roots...

Good Bye MOA

I will update soon... I'm even going to put my rovers & Leopards on hold and run

the Claws. I have the rock claws and comp claws..They are both blue

compound but it still seems like the original rock claws are a better

compound....I would like to run the comp claws just because of the size

difference...How do you fell about both tires and your thoughts on them? Much

appreciated

[Del Monte]

Originally Posted by Robbob

pics of the shocks upside down por favor

Sorry, I forgot to post this up sooner



You can see where I shaved down the shock mount on the axle. I used a random ball end (revo I believe) with o-rings on both sides to take up any slop. After the abuse the rig has seen in the last few weeks, I'm confident that the mounts will hold up just fine.

I tried the same setup with on the rear shocks and I couldn't get them to work without any binding... so they're mounted back in the traditional position.

I've also cut my shock limiters down to 15mm in the front and 12m in the rear. I liked the stability of the rig with 20mm limiters, but there were just some places that I need that little bit of extra travel to get through. I think that the current setup is a good compromise.

[Del Monte]

Originally Posted by fa1rch1ld

You have inspired me to return to its roots...

Awesome The shafty can win comps... you just have to believe

As far as tires, I prefer the comp claws now. It took a little time for me to get used to the size, but its worth it. On my current set I tried something a little different. I cut out all the small center lugs with body scissors and it really helped with forward bite. The tire seems like it conforms better now too.

[Nabil]

Originally Posted by Del Monte

I cut out all the small center lugs with body scissors and it really helped with forward bite. The tire seems like it conforms better now too.

its amazing how much of a difference that makes huh? they sidehill better uncut though, i just keep an extra set with me now

[Iberian]

What weight setup you plan on running in the socal comp?

[Del Monte]

Originally Posted by e-hills4x4

its amazing how much of a difference that makes huh? they sidehill better uncut though, i just keep an extra set with me now

no kidding, I haven't noticed a huge difference in sidehilling, but I haven't had them on any smooth rocks since I cut them up. How did yours do at CDM? I meant to steal your rig and try them there.

I'm actually running slightly lighter in my current set of tires. I'm running 7oz. added to each front wheel, and 3oz. added to each rear. I still have my heavy tires with 10oz. in each front and 3oz. in each rear set aside just incase I need them. So far, the rig climbs everything it did before but its a little more nimble with the lighter weights.

[Robbob]

Originally Posted by Del Monte

Sorry, I forgot to post this up sooner

I used a random ball end (revo I believe) with o-rings on both sides to take up any slop.

I tried the same setup with on the rear shocks and I couldn't get them to work without any binding... so they're mounted back in the traditional position.

Np, thanks.

Ill have to play with some orings, was thinking this but didnt know if it would bind it up at all.

[EeePee]

Originally Posted by Del Monte

I'm running 7oz. added to each front wheel, and 3oz. added to each rear.

Well now you're just copying me.

I gotta try the cut out center lugs. I feel I'm severely lacking traction compared to some other tires on the rocks we just started running on. Round boulder types without any real grip, it's fun.

[Rubbaneck]

Who cut the cheese?

Here's my Comp Claw cut's. Little off the side's and trim the top please Mr. Barber.

[Tydl]

Could you post a pic as you've cut the claws Del Monte?

[Nabil]

Originally Posted by Del Monte

no kidding, I haven't noticed a huge difference in sidehilling, but I haven't had them on any smooth rocks since I cut them up. How did yours do at CDM? I meant to steal your rig and try them there.

in the short time i had on them i feel they are the best tires i have ran there

Originally Posted by Rubbaneck

Who cut the cheese?

Here's my Comp Claw cut's. Little off the side's and trim the top please Mr. Barber.

i cant tell where you cut them. maybe im just dumb

edit: did you just open up the sides of the open lugs? and trim some of the center lugs down?

Originally Posted by Tydl

Could you post a pic as you've cut the claws Del Monte?

all the little tiny lugs that run down the center

i marked them in red on jay's picture

[Rubbaneck]

Here's a better one, I highlighted the area's so you can see it through your cataract's.

[Iberian]

What weights and where are you running them on those tires?

[KBrog]

Originally Posted by Del Monte

I've also cut my shock limiters down to 15mm in the front and 12m in the rear. I liked the stability of the rig with 20mm limiters, but there were just some places that I need that little bit of extra travel to get through. I think that the current setup is a good compromise.

Have you treid using internal springs? I couldnt find a limiter size I liked so a friend gave me some cut down ( 1/2 tall ) TCS medium internal springs. After putting them in it was nothen but the truth for me. It limits, but still gives me that extra travel when I need it.

[stubs179]

Originally Posted by KBrog

Have you treid using internal springs? I couldnt find a limiter size I liked so a friend gave me some cut down ( 1/2 tall ) TCS medium internal springs. After putting them in it was nothen but the truth for me. It limits, but still gives me that extra travel when I need it.

Do you have them on the inside or outside?