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InFlames · 10-31-2008, 06:46 AM

That thing looks pretty worthy. Will it be a rtr? Also whats the MSRP?

Ixtab · 10-31-2008, 06:52 AM

not RTR

$230.00 or so

JeremyH · 10-31-2008, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by run2jeepn

Are those Bent Links upside down?

I thought the same at first, but it looks like their links have two bends in them...making them look upside down.

This is good news.....I like Venom.

Quote:

Originally Posted by swell searcher

also, i like how they included the cvd axle shafts and driveshafts in the package especially for the price. can't wait to see one. did i miss the release date?

EXACTLY! Start out with some upgrade parts!

thunder7845 · 10-31-2008, 07:30 AM

Love the truck but most of all I love the tire they look like 2.2 baja claws. I should get one here soon and see what I can break on it lol.

engineerjoe · 10-31-2008, 07:41 AM

Price on tower is $313
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXWHJ7&P=7

I think it looks like another good option. Tires are interesting

I'm surprised at how much torque twist it has with a double triangulated 4-link

FrankyRizzo · 10-31-2008, 07:48 AM

Looks like fun!!

I would get one.

tubed-n-lubed · 10-31-2008, 08:33 AM

I was hoping for earlier for the body & tires but below is the quick response I got this morning:

"I do not have an exact ETA, but from what I've been told they will be here shortly after Christmas. I will update you when I have a chance.

Service and Support Manager
Venom Group International

600 W. Buckles Rd.
Hayden, ID 83835

P: 800-705-0620 x204
F: 800-705-0621
www.venom-group.com"

If nothing else I would order one for their excellent customer support! I think it took all of 2 hours to email me back.

MtnBkr · 10-31-2008, 09:20 AM

I know a lot of people upgrade wheels and adding your own weight isn't exacly rocket science. However, I still think it's cool that the stock wheels have a few weight options.

Those axles are sick... it will be interesting to see how durable they are.

CRAWLINGAROUND · 10-31-2008, 09:49 AM

Hey guys, my name is Chris N. and I'll be your Venom Rep on here along with Alex W. and we can answer all your questions. Thanks for the interest, we are very pleased to bring you this new crawler and all its features and we hope it satisfies your needs for competition and fun!

All the parts will be available, axles, wheels and tires, and the body will be clear + die cut as well. The axles are very strong and have held up to some serious punishment in testing. The tire compound is similar to an M3 comp since you guys are not familiar with our tire compounds yet. We wanted the softest tire compound and best grip we could offer right out of the box. These tires, Ridge Line, are true 2.2in tires (157mm X 55mm R2.2in) and are similar in size to popular tires your familiar with except now you have a real positive beadlock design or Beadlox as we call it. It goes together with fewer screws and in a few minutes you can change out the tires with ease and way less frustration! The wheels are one of my personal favorite features. You can add up to 1 pound of weight to each wheel for up to 4lbs of extra weight for some serious climbing stability. You can mix and match the weight sets as you like to tune your weight bias as needed and with the quick and easy Beadlox design changing out weights is not a chore!
Again thanks for the support and interest and we hope to see you on the rocks with the new Venom Creeper!

Best regards,

Chris Nicastro
Director R&D
Venom Group International
USA

tomik · 10-31-2008, 10:08 AM

Definetly going to get one of these! My CR-01 will be getting a friend as soon as these are available ;).

AxelRod · 10-31-2008, 10:17 AM

Thanks Chris!! Very exciting times here at Venom!!

My role with Venom is mainly to produce CAD models ready for manufacturing, and to provide support for all the imagery seen by the public. However, i will also answer questions about design and functionality of our products. Thanks to all for the feedback so far!!

Alex Worsfold
CAD Guru

Venom Group International
USA

ctrwannabe · 10-31-2008, 10:17 AM

i think it looks cool, i dont know if ill spring for the kit, but i would defently like some of those axles when they are avalable to the public, im also interested in the tires , sweet rig, will look forward to people modding this thing and see how well it does.

vipxj · 10-31-2008, 10:42 AM

I want one,i was going to get an axial to go with my 2.2 clod,then i say the summit and thought? nah too much $$$ and not 2.2 wheels,but love the lockable diffs.But now the venom is coming out,i think i might go this way,and it comes in "GREEN ".
I liike it a lot,i wonder how much $$$ once landed in new zealand,imagine if it had the option of a 2 speed trans,rock racer heaven.
I allready got the DX6 ,can you have rear steer? we here in nz use rear steer,and love it.
VENOM GROUP WELL DONE i love it!!!

sloppy · 10-31-2008, 10:50 AM

any chance we could get some spec's on the axles like width from hex to hex?

CRAWLINGAROUND · 10-31-2008, 11:07 AM

Yes you can use rear steer, just add another servo mount and linkages and your ready to go. With your 6ch radio you can have independent F/R locking diffs and F/R steering, the ultimate in manuverability!

The axles are 198mm from hex face to face.

Chris

vipxj · 10-31-2008, 11:17 AM

Thanks ,that what i was thinking.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRAWLINGAROUND

Yes you can use rear steer, just add another servo mount and linkages and your ready to go. With your 6ch radio you can have independent F/R locking diffs and F/R steering, the ultimate in manuverability!

The axles are 198mm from hex face to face.

Chris

sloppy · 10-31-2008, 11:29 AM

looks like 229 for pre order..

thanks for the measurements that made my decision will order soon.

CRAWLINGAROUND · 10-31-2008, 11:30 AM

For the US market its $229.99. I'm not sure for other markets at this time, see your local dealers for pricing and ordering info.

Chris

Grizzly4x4 · 10-31-2008, 11:32 AM

Welcome Chris and Alex, although it looks like you've been around for some time.

It looks like you guys have been doing good research.

I love the wheel weights, I'm sick of dealing with stick on lead weights. Any plans for other wheel designs?
Are the axle skidplates molded into the axlehousings?

I'm bummed that I can't get one till after Christmas though, I was planning on buying my son a crawler for Christmas... Great work anyway though.

5150bronco · 10-31-2008, 11:32 AM

like the look, for sure. body is tight with the back cut off. how well are the links bent like that??

10-31-2008, 10:17 AM	#51
AxelRod Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: THE IDAHO PAN HANDLE Posts: 59	Very Exciting Times!! Thanks Chris!! Very exciting times here at Venom!! My role with Venom is mainly to produce CAD models ready for manufacturing, and to provide support for all the imagery seen by the public. However, i will also answer questions about design and functionality of our products. Thanks to all for the feedback so far!! Alex Worsfold CAD Guru Venom Group International USA Last edited by AxelRod; 10-31-2008 at 10:22 AM.

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10-31-2008, 06:46 AM	#41
InFlames RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Plainfield, IL. Posts: 1,297	That thing looks pretty worthy. Will it be a rtr? Also whats the MSRP?

10-31-2008, 06:52 AM	#42
Ixtab Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jeffersonville Posts: 65	not RTR $230.00 or so

10-31-2008, 07:30 AM	#44
thunder7845 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minot Posts: 324	Love the truck but most of all I love the tire they look like 2.2 baja claws. I should get one here soon and see what I can break on it lol.

10-31-2008, 07:41 AM	#45
engineerjoe Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SUPERMOTO heaven Posts: 695	Price on tower is $313 http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXWHJ7&P=7 I think it looks like another good option. Tires are interesting I'm surprised at how much torque twist it has with a double triangulated 4-link

10-31-2008, 07:48 AM	#46
FrankyRizzo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vegas Posts: 7,172	Looks like fun!! I would get one.

10-31-2008, 08:33 AM	#47
tubed-n-lubed Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Bernardino Mountains Posts: 512	I was hoping for earlier for the body & tires but below is the quick response I got this morning: "I do not have an exact ETA, but from what I've been told they will be here shortly after Christmas. I will update you when I have a chance. Service and Support Manager Venom Group International 600 W. Buckles Rd. Hayden, ID 83835 P: 800-705-0620 x204 F: 800-705-0621 www.venom-group.com" If nothing else I would order one for their excellent customer support! I think it took all of 2 hours to email me back.

10-31-2008, 09:20 AM	#48
MtnBkr Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morrison Crawlerado Posts: 353	I know a lot of people upgrade wheels and adding your own weight isn't exacly rocket science. However, I still think it's cool that the stock wheels have a few weight options. Those axles are sick... it will be interesting to see how durable they are.

10-31-2008, 09:49 AM	#49
CRAWLINGAROUND Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northwest Posts: 181	Hey guys, my name is Chris N. and I'll be your Venom Rep on here along with Alex W. and we can answer all your questions. Thanks for the interest, we are very pleased to bring you this new crawler and all its features and we hope it satisfies your needs for competition and fun! All the parts will be available, axles, wheels and tires, and the body will be clear + die cut as well. The axles are very strong and have held up to some serious punishment in testing. The tire compound is similar to an M3 comp since you guys are not familiar with our tire compounds yet. We wanted the softest tire compound and best grip we could offer right out of the box. These tires, Ridge Line, are true 2.2in tires (157mm X 55mm R2.2in) and are similar in size to popular tires your familiar with except now you have a real positive beadlock design or Beadlox as we call it. It goes together with fewer screws and in a few minutes you can change out the tires with ease and way less frustration! The wheels are one of my personal favorite features. You can add up to 1 pound of weight to each wheel for up to 4lbs of extra weight for some serious climbing stability. You can mix and match the weight sets as you like to tune your weight bias as needed and with the quick and easy Beadlox design changing out weights is not a chore! Again thanks for the support and interest and we hope to see you on the rocks with the new Venom Creeper! Best regards, Chris Nicastro Director R&D Venom Group International USA

10-31-2008, 10:08 AM	#50
tomik Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pirkkala, Finland Posts: 377	Definetly going to get one of these! My CR-01 will be getting a friend as soon as these are available ;).

10-31-2008, 10:17 AM	#52
ctrwannabe RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 1,093	i think it looks cool, i dont know if ill spring for the kit, but i would defently like some of those axles when they are avalable to the public, im also interested in the tires , sweet rig, will look forward to people modding this thing and see how well it does.

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10-31-2008, 10:42 AM	#53
vipxj RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: tauranga north island new zealand Posts: 1,786	I want one,i was going to get an axial to go with my 2.2 clod,then i say the summit and thought? nah too much $$$ and not 2.2 wheels,but love the lockable diffs.But now the venom is coming out,i think i might go this way,and it comes in "GREEN ". I liike it a lot,i wonder how much $$$ once landed in new zealand,imagine if it had the option of a 2 speed trans,rock racer heaven. I allready got the DX6 ,can you have rear steer? we here in nz use rear steer,and love it. VENOM GROUP WELL DONE i love it!!!

10-31-2008, 10:50 AM	#54
sloppy I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: akron Posts: 4,054	any chance we could get some spec's on the axles like width from hex to hex?

10-31-2008, 11:07 AM	#55
CRAWLINGAROUND Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northwest Posts: 181	Yes you can use rear steer, just add another servo mount and linkages and your ready to go. With your 6ch radio you can have independent F/R locking diffs and F/R steering, the ultimate in manuverability! The axles are 198mm from hex face to face. Chris

10-31-2008, 11:29 AM	#57
sloppy I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: akron Posts: 4,054	looks like 229 for pre order.. thanks for the measurements that made my decision will order soon.

10-31-2008, 11:30 AM	#58
CRAWLINGAROUND Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northwest Posts: 181	For the US market its $229.99. I'm not sure for other markets at this time, see your local dealers for pricing and ordering info. Chris

10-31-2008, 11:32 AM	#59
Grizzly4x4 PapaGriz Yo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In the garage building the wife a crawler Posts: 13,137	Welcome Chris and Alex, although it looks like you've been around for some time. It looks like you guys have been doing good research. I love the wheel weights, I'm sick of dealing with stick on lead weights. Any plans for other wheel designs? Are the axle skidplates molded into the axlehousings? I'm bummed that I can't get one till after Christmas though, I was planning on buying my son a crawler for Christmas... Great work anyway though.

10-31-2008, 11:32 AM	#60
5150bronco RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 1,697	like the look, for sure. body is tight with the back cut off. how well are the links bent like that??

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