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Scottmisfits · 01-23-2010, 10:55 PM

To add on top of that, the last three comps I've been in I've had a 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Top spot once went to a berg. The other top four in all have been shafties, Losi's and Axial's. Long live the shafty!!!!

nitroboy · 01-23-2010, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Del Monte

Here's my cut up claws

I just threw them on the scale too... 14oz. total for each front, 8.5oz. total for each rear

(hey thats how i was running my comp claws down at valley of fire last time.....i actualy think out of all the stuff i have tried with those things that is what somthing i thought improved that tire.

davec · 01-24-2010, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Del Monte

thanks... that's good to know

For those of you who don't think a shafty can be competitive with MOA's in a big comp... how about:

1st place shafty AND 1st place overall at AWCC qualifier #1 today at Lake Wohlford!

Nice work, Jake. Way to show them what a shafty can do.

Del Monte · 01-24-2010, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by nitroboy

(hey thats how i was running my comp claws down at valley of fire last time.....i actualy think out of all the stuff i have tried with those things that is what somthing i thought improved that tire.

I tried it because your Claws were working really good there

I had to switch to Boss Claws to hook up at Valley of Fire.

The CrAwLL BLACK · 01-24-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Del Monte

For those of you who don't think a shafty can be competitive with MOA's in a big comp... how about:

1st place shafty AND 1st place overall at AWCC qualifier #1 today at Lake Wohlford!

Great stuff!

Is there somewhere we can see pics/video of the event?

Cheers,
Mike.

EeePee · 01-24-2010, 06:33 PM

Good job dude!

Gonna share the set up?

f

Del Monte · 01-24-2010, 09:02 PM

Of course

I made a few small changes to my current setup. I also have been jumping back and forth between a few sets of Comp Claws with different weights. I ran a heavy set at Wohlford with all the center lugs still intact. Each front weighed in at 16oz. and each rear is at 10oz.

Front Suspension:
Upper Links: Top hole

Shock Arm: Center hole (B)

Shock Mount: Bottom hole (1)

Shock Oil: Losi 50wt.

Piston: Red #56 http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...rodID=LOSA5046

Internal Limiters: none

External Limiters: 15mm

Springs: Losi Gold http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...rodID=LOSA5144

Rear Suspension
Upper Links: Bottom hole

Shock Arm: Center hole (B)

Shock Mount: Middle hole (3)

Shock Oil: Losi 45wt.

Piston: Red #56 http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...rodID=LOSA5046

Internal Limiters: none

External Limiters: 12mm

Springs: Losi Gold http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...rodID=LOSA5144

About halfway through the day I changed my front shock arm positions to the top hole (A) to lower the front of the rig even more. I felt that I needed the lower CG to clear the huge bonus wall over the water on course #3... it worked well enough to pull a -28

There's some pics of the courses in the AWCCQ thread in the competition section. I haven't found any pics of me on course yet, but I'll post them when I find them. For now here's a pic of my ugly mug that should make my sponsors pretty happy

-Jake

bustedcrawler · 01-24-2010, 09:03 PM

Great job Jake!!

I'm with EP.... care to share the secret formula for setting up the rig?

EDIT: too slow on the reply

Del Montess · 01-25-2010, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Del Monte

thanks... that's good to know

For those of you who don't think a shafty can be competitive with MOA's in a big comp... how about:

1st place shafty AND 1st place overall at AWCC qualifier #1 today at Lake Wohlford!

don't forget the 8th overall by a chick driving a shafty

seems to me that LCC shafties are damn competitive...

Del Monte · 01-25-2010, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Del Montess

don't forget the 8th overall by a chick driving a shafty

seems to me that LCC shafties are damn competitive...

no kidding, you earned it

You guys better look out... The Del Montess is getting good

Also, a quick note, the Xcelorin 21.5 crawler motor is now availiable
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...rodID=LOSB9445

EeePee · 01-25-2010, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Del Monte

Of course

Thanks buddy. Not too different really.

Good job to you again, and good job to the Del Montess also.

Tydl · 01-26-2010, 05:42 PM

Before you quit using the White springs, did you feel like they were wearing out? Had they lost much of their springy-ness? What is your belly clearance with the golds?

tomer · 01-26-2010, 06:38 PM

it just works alot better. the truck dose not unload on off camber climbs and other things.

fishsif · 01-26-2010, 07:16 PM

congrats to you both

nice to see i have some peeps with so much experience close by.

paystin · 01-26-2010, 08:15 PM

Top five shafty's were Losi's. Nice job Losi drivers!

Iberian · 01-26-2010, 08:26 PM

That is impressive. At that level how much of that is driver and how much is the tuck/setup?

wrightcs77 · 01-26-2010, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Iberian

That is impressive. At that level how much of that is driver and how much is the tuck/setup?

As with most RC things, I would say 30% truck and 70% driver. Jake can flat out drive. He could/would do very well with an Axial, did very well with a Berg and now does very well with a Losi.

That being said, I love the Losi!

Del Monte · 01-27-2010, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Tydl

Before you quit using the White springs, did you feel like they were wearing out? Had they lost much of their springy-ness? What is your belly clearance with the golds?

Yeah, my first set of whites were on the truck for nearly a year, and they did wear down. I tried a brand new set and it was noticeably springy-er. Having said that, once you get the oils/preload set with the golds, its awesome

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Originally Posted by fishsif

congrats to you both

nice to see i have some peeps with so much experience close by.

Come out and check out a comp sometime. Our next Socalrcrc series comp is at Horsemen's center off Hwy 18

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Originally Posted by paystin

Top five shafty's were Losi's. Nice job Losi drivers!

You were tearing it up out there. Great job! Now you've got to get ready for WCC

losiking1 · 01-27-2010, 07:05 PM

congrats del and del ess!!!

fa1rch1ld · 01-27-2010, 07:57 PM

I see that you switched either to titanium screw kit or stainless. And its all still
4-40. What kit did you buy? Or did you get it from a local hardware store?

Thanks.

01-24-2010, 09:02 PM	#267
Del Monte Y-Town Crawlers Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Not Hesperia Posts: 2,481	Of course I made a few small changes to my current setup. I also have been jumping back and forth between a few sets of Comp Claws with different weights. I ran a heavy set at Wohlford with all the center lugs still intact. Each front weighed in at 16oz. and each rear is at 10oz. Front Suspension: Upper Links: Top hole Shock Arm: Center hole (B) Shock Mount: Bottom hole (1) Shock Oil: Losi 50wt. Piston: Red #56 http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...rodID=LOSA5046 Internal Limiters: none External Limiters: 15mm Springs: Losi Gold http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...rodID=LOSA5144 Rear Suspension Upper Links: Bottom hole Shock Arm: Center hole (B) Shock Mount: Middle hole (3) Shock Oil: Losi 45wt. Piston: Red #56 http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...rodID=LOSA5046 Internal Limiters: none External Limiters: 12mm Springs: Losi Gold http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...rodID=LOSA5144 About halfway through the day I changed my front shock arm positions to the top hole (A) to lower the front of the rig even more. I felt that I needed the lower CG to clear the huge bonus wall over the water on course #3... it worked well enough to pull a -28 There's some pics of the courses in the AWCCQ thread in the competition section. I haven't found any pics of me on course yet, but I'll post them when I find them. For now here's a pic of my ugly mug that should make my sponsors pretty happy -Jake Last edited by Del Monte; 01-24-2010 at 09:08 PM.

01-24-2010, 09:03 PM	#268
bustedcrawler RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5280 Posts: 999	Great job Jake!! I'm with EP.... care to share the secret formula for setting up the rig? EDIT: too slow on the reply Last edited by bustedcrawler; 01-24-2010 at 09:04 PM. Reason: too slow

01-23-2010, 10:55 PM	#261
Scottmisfits Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 913	To add on top of that, the last three comps I've been in I've had a 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Top spot once went to a berg. The other top four in all have been shafties, Losi's and Axial's. Long live the shafty!!!!

01-24-2010, 06:33 PM	#266
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	Good job dude! Gonna share the set up? f

01-26-2010, 05:42 PM	#272
Tydl RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: I don't think theres rocks in Florida Posts: 1,228	Before you quit using the White springs, did you feel like they were wearing out? Had they lost much of their springy-ness? What is your belly clearance with the golds?

01-26-2010, 06:38 PM	#273
tomer Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: lakeside Posts: 554	it just works alot better. the truck dose not unload on off camber climbs and other things.

01-26-2010, 07:16 PM	#274
fishsif Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Apple Valley Posts: 30	congrats to you both nice to see i have some peeps with so much experience close by.

01-26-2010, 08:15 PM	#275
paystin RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: O.C Posts: 1,215	Top five shafty's were Losi's. Nice job Losi drivers!

01-26-2010, 08:26 PM	#276
Iberian Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Rocklin Posts: 209	That is impressive. At that level how much of that is driver and how much is the tuck/setup?

01-27-2010, 07:05 PM	#279
losiking1 Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: dartmouth ns Posts: 894	congrats del and del ess!!!

01-27-2010, 07:57 PM	#280
fa1rch1ld RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: California Posts: 1,494	I see that you switched either to titanium screw kit or stainless. And its all still 4-40. What kit did you buy? Or did you get it from a local hardware store? Thanks.

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