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owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC ![]() Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down!
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Wondering what Unlimited rigs are all about? The name says it all! No limits rigs that can compete in just about anything off road! Most folks will probably focus on Classic Comp style rigs, where you run through a series of gates with a time limit and set of penalties. Currently there are 12" gate width (Mini unlimited) and 16" gate width (Standard) Unlimited classes, which is practically the only spec you need to worry about. Make sure your rig can fit through the gate, and build whatever your heart, wallet, and parts stash will allow! In addition to regular driving classes, Unlimited will also offer a special "payload" class. The first payload type will be a functioning camera that is statically mounted with a clear view of the surrounding terrain. If the payload option is popular, it could open the door for gimble mounted cameras and other payload types. Just think, your crawler could be useful for more than just competition courses! Read up on the Vehicle definition here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...KN4zZA8QU/edit Last edited by JohnRobHolmes; 06-13-2015 at 10:05 AM. |
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Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Under a Rock
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So...Is it ok to run a 2.2pro rig in the unlimited class? Or Do you gotta have a rig just for that class? Will the climbs be to tall for a smaller rig?
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owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC ![]() Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down!
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You can run anything in the unlimited class. I can't predict courses, that really depends on who sets them up. I would think that most courses will be similar to 2.2p in difficulty at first.
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Wanna get? Gotta want. ![]() Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SLC, UT
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If people ran their 2.2p cars in the unlimited class, not only would there be competition but it could really get people interested in the class itself. I would be willing to bet in the beginning that you could easily win the unlimited class with a 2.2p car. Like Holmes said though, its a crap shoot on what the courses will look like. FYI, if the climbs are too tall for a 2.2p rig, they would be too tall for my unlimited rig as its the same wheelbase. | |
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Wanna get? Gotta want. ![]() Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SLC, UT
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Just thinking out loud but... The unlimited class could also be considered an advanced 2.2p class in a way. Some guys like a really tough 2.2p course and if you need rear steer and other such things, this could really push you. Maybe this could even help the problem we are having now where some of the guys like easier 2.2p courses and some like the hard ones? The unlimited class could help you feel fulfilled if its harder? |
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Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Under a Rock
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DravTech ![]() Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sweden
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I would like to see another rule to be added. That the rigs should have something that resembles a cab that is like the standard min 1" high. It might just be me, but I think chassis like a "sporty chassis" without a body just looks silly.
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owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC ![]() Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down!
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If you will notice, I don't even call them trucks in the ruleset. This class isn't for looking like something or being familiar, it is pure unadulterated building with whatever parts are handy. You can certainly put a cab or body on your rig if you like the looks.
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Custom Carbon Fiber ![]() Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Connecticut :(
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So pretty much you can run a drone. Hmmmmm ...... |
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owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC ![]() Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down!
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You can run anything with wheels. Maybe I should specify it needs wheels to get progress through the gates, lol.
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DravTech ![]() Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sweden
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Now you mention it, wasn't it a quadcopter that had the propellers in the wheels so it could both drive and fly? I think it was a Kickstarter project. | |
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Custom Carbon Fiber ![]() Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Connecticut :(
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Yup .... technically it has wheels. Cool Pictures Last edited by Robbob; 06-19-2015 at 01:00 PM. | |
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Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2007 Location: Norwich
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Did this not go anywhere? I think that an unlimited class would be fun. It would allow people to focus on top performance and innovation instead of worrying about rules.
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