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kevinlongisland · 02-01-2005, 12:16 AM

There’s something new on the horizon...............
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A completely new design.................
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Like nothing you’ve ever seen before………
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So get excited…………
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jason · 02-01-2005, 12:28 AM

At least tell us in the mod section ;)

BENDER · 02-01-2005, 01:18 AM

"Gold Star" members should get first peek!

XFACTOR · 02-01-2005, 05:39 AM

Kev- you have 1 day too tell us, if you don't you will be banned from chit chat!

j/k

so what's new on the horizon??

kevinlongisland · 02-01-2005, 08:15 AM

www.TheCrawlerStore.com
Extreme Competition Crawler
$229.99

Complete Chassis with 4 wheel steering.
Just add axles, wheels, and electronics*.

Ultra light weight, less than half the weight of a V2:
….Extreme/2 shocks/upper link mounts: 8.9 oz
….V2/4 shocks/upper link mounts: 18.3 oz

Full rising rate suspension geometry.
Excellent ride-height to center-of-gravity ratio.
Battery and electronics are mounted low on axles.

The Crawler Store will begin taking orders/pre-orders on or around 2/18/05.
Lead times will vary.

More details to come.
Videos and additional pics coming soon.

2.2 Backbone available soon to convert your comp rig to a 2.2 class crawler.
Patent Filing Pending
Body mounts included
All components high quality machine shop made.
I thank MTPA for allowing me to use their servo mount design for the Extreme front steering.
Many thanks to those that have provided feedback and assistance, especially those responsible for getting this production spec prototype constructed.
*Requires LiPoly (FMA 2000mAh 7.4V or 11.1V) or Small Nicd/Nimh Packs.

TwistedCreations · 02-01-2005, 08:23 AM

WTF is that???

I call this another area 51 scam

it's ummmm different looking

JasonInAugusta · 02-01-2005, 08:23 AM

Jeebus!

kevinlongisland · 02-01-2005, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TwistedCreations

WTF is that???

I call this another area 51 scam

it's ummmm different looking

No scam here. And yes, it's very different. But this design is super light weight and simple. The center ground clearance is killer. Undercuts are no longer a problem with this truck. And because the chassis is really narrow, the sides of the chassis don't get hung up on obstacles as often. Imagine a vertical face with a crack down the middle. Slide the narrow part of the chassis through the crack. Other trucks would unload on the bottom of the chassis. I have many many hours on the rocks with this design and it kicks butt!

JasonInAugusta · 02-01-2005, 08:52 AM

Needs body mounts. ;)

kevinlongisland · 02-01-2005, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonInAugusta

Needs body mounts. ;)

Don't worry, i've learned my lesson and have gotten plenty of sh** for not running bodies.

body mounts are included with this kit. But the body-off pics look much better without the body posts.

Lunatic · 02-01-2005, 09:10 AM

i guess i should of kept the video of it, was it a prototype what i got footage of?

ill look back i may still have it, probly not though.

roktoy · 02-01-2005, 09:36 AM

I've seen this rig work and it's pretty impressive!!
Jay

Rockpiledriver · 02-01-2005, 11:27 AM

Wow

that's pretty innovative.

How about a body on shot and mabey one with electronics mounted.?

BENDER · 02-01-2005, 11:37 AM

That looks awesome, I love clean rigs. They don't come much cleaner, or lighter than that. I can't wait to see some video.

SR5Dave · 02-01-2005, 11:47 AM

Great pics! Did you get Jay out to take some for ya?

Looks awesome, the final version just looks killer man. I can't wait to see it out there competing!

And everyone, I've seen this perform in person, it is flat out amazing, it'd take lines and obstacles that nobody could touch. (Even some VERY well built rigs on giant tracs)

Rockpiledriver · 02-01-2005, 11:51 AM

With the patent pending and this design, I see something on the horizon too.
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Grizzly4x4 · 02-01-2005, 12:25 PM

Hmmmm, well I......uhhhhh......hmmmmm.

I think I need to see it with a body and electronics. These moving axle assemblies (you and Rick) are going to take the fun out of competition crawler design.

I will say this......you have fully eliminated shaft driven trucks from the competition arena.

DirkDigler · 02-01-2005, 12:39 PM

Incredibly innovative and unique. I love the thought that went into it! And an awesome follow through.
I just wonder what the big benefits are over, say, the V2 or CX?
You mentioned a few benefits but those few things don't really ever happen to my rig. Can you tell us why this chasis will be superior to the more mainstream designs?

fireman · 02-01-2005, 12:45 PM

Looks good Kevin, You been busy since I talked to yoy last.

roktoy · 02-01-2005, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SR5Dave

Great pics! Did you get Jay out to take some for ya?

Nope....I can't take any credit for those nice shots.

Jay

02-01-2005, 08:15 AM	#25
kevinlongisland The Wheels Keep Turning Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 2,831	www.TheCrawlerStore.com Extreme Competition Crawler $229.99 Complete Chassis with 4 wheel steering. Just add axles, wheels, and electronics. Ultra light weight, less than half the weight of a V2: ….Extreme/2 shocks/upper link mounts: 8.9 oz ….V2/4 shocks/upper link mounts: 18.3 oz Full rising rate suspension geometry. Excellent ride-height to center-of-gravity ratio. Battery and electronics are mounted low on axles. The Crawler Store will begin taking orders/pre-orders on or around 2/18/05. Lead times will vary. More details to come. Videos and additional pics coming soon. 2.2 Backbone available soon to convert your comp rig to a 2.2 class crawler. Patent Filing Pending Body mounts included All components high quality machine shop made. I thank MTPA for allowing me to use their servo mount design for the Extreme front steering. Many thanks to those that have provided feedback and assistance, especially those responsible for getting this production spec prototype constructed. Requires LiPoly (FMA 2000mAh 7.4V or 11.1V) or Small Nicd/Nimh Packs. Last edited by kevinlongisland; 02-04-2005 at 11:09 PM.

02-01-2005, 12:16 AM	#21
kevinlongisland The Wheels Keep Turning Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 2,831	There’s something new on the horizon............... . A completely new design................. . Like nothing you’ve ever seen before……… . So get excited………… . .

02-01-2005, 12:28 AM	#22
jason R.I.P. Chip Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The Crawler State Posts: 13,938	At least tell us in the mod section ;)

02-01-2005, 01:18 AM	#23
BENDER 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake Posts: 8,328	"Gold Star" members should get first peek!

02-01-2005, 05:39 AM	#24
XFACTOR Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austalia Posts: 329	Kev- you have 1 day too tell us, if you don't you will be banned from chit chat! j/k so what's new on the horizon??

02-01-2005, 08:23 AM	#26
TwistedCreations Colt Python/SR9c Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: out in the shop, reloading ammo! Posts: 8,626	WTF is that??? I call this another area 51 scam it's ummmm different looking

02-01-2005, 08:23 AM	#27
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	Jeebus!

02-01-2005, 08:52 AM	#29
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	Needs body mounts. ;)

02-01-2005, 09:10 AM	#31
Lunatic Rock Stacker Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 70	i guess i should of kept the video of it, was it a prototype what i got footage of? ill look back i may still have it, probly not though.

02-01-2005, 09:36 AM	#32
roktoy Dirt Addict Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stumblin' thru the parking lot of an invisible 7-Eleven Posts: 1,053	I've seen this rig work and it's pretty impressive!! Jay

02-01-2005, 11:27 AM	#33
Rockpiledriver I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,027	Wow that's pretty innovative. How about a body on shot and mabey one with electronics mounted.?

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02-01-2005, 11:37 AM	#34
BENDER 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake Posts: 8,328	That looks awesome, I love clean rigs. They don't come much cleaner, or lighter than that. I can't wait to see some video.

02-01-2005, 11:47 AM	#35
SR5Dave I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 2,399	Great pics! Did you get Jay out to take some for ya? Looks awesome, the final version just looks killer man. I can't wait to see it out there competing! And everyone, I've seen this perform in person, it is flat out amazing, it'd take lines and obstacles that nobody could touch. (Even some VERY well built rigs on giant tracs)

02-01-2005, 11:51 AM	#36
Rockpiledriver I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,027	With the patent pending and this design, I see something on the horizon too. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spec Class.

02-01-2005, 12:25 PM	#37
Grizzly4x4 PapaGriz Yo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In the garage building the wife a crawler Posts: 13,137	Hmmmm, well I......uhhhhh......hmmmmm. I think I need to see it with a body and electronics. These moving axle assemblies (you and Rick) are going to take the fun out of competition crawler design. I will say this......you have fully eliminated shaft driven trucks from the competition arena.

02-01-2005, 12:39 PM	#38
DirkDigler I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 5,027	Incredibly innovative and unique. I love the thought that went into it! And an awesome follow through. I just wonder what the big benefits are over, say, the V2 or CX? You mentioned a few benefits but those few things don't really ever happen to my rig. Can you tell us why this chasis will be superior to the more mainstream designs?

02-01-2005, 12:45 PM	#39
fireman Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mesa Posts: 164	Looks good Kevin, You been busy since I talked to yoy last.

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