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Donahue · 12-09-2009, 02:16 PM

Hello all, I’m looking for a little advice.

I am researching and pricing out different crawler kits to get and I have settled on a creeper. I should be ready to buy something within the next few weeks and I plan on buying pretty much everything at once, treating myself for Christmas one last time before the baby comes. Anyways, I do not really plan on doing any comps, just really playing around with friends in my back yard. I just recently sold my 1:1 and I found that it was built too well, and had no real challenge anymore, at least not anywhere local. As for the creeper, the biggest reason I am interested in this one is because of the selectable lockers. I plan on having them unlocked most of the time, challenging my driving skills more. I would also like to have dig and probably 4ws.

My budget is probably going to be close to $1000, and as I said earlier, I would like to get almost everything with this initial purchase. I have picked out almost everything on ckrc, I would like to just buy from one source. I would like some guidance with my selections of parts so far. So far I have picked out:

Green Creeper kit
Factory dig
DS8711 servo for front steering
MG995 servo for rear steer
Aluminum servo arms for both
Tekin fxr, 45t pro combo
Two sets of 8 cell 1500mah Nihd
Onyx 230 charger
A few sets of deans plugs
HB rovers (white)
A set of venom bolt on wheel weights
A CC 10amp BEC

So far I have about $720 in my shopping cart and I still need the radio, and a few servo’s for the axles. Some of the parts I plan on upgrading as I break them such as the knuckles, etc.

I am torn about the radio, I cannot figure out if I want a stick because its easy to find, or if I should try and find one of the rare 6 channel pistols. Is a stick all the bad? Does this make rear steer more intuitive? If I do go with a stick, what should I get?

What servo’s should I look into for the axle lockouts? And I have read that the dig unit comes with a servo that is acceptable, is this correct?

Lastly, is the anything I am forgetting?

Thanks, devin

firekiddc02 · 12-09-2009, 03:33 PM

Nice parts list so far. I would recommend changing a few things though. I wouldn't buy the venom wheel weights use stick on wheel weights it will save you money for future upgrades. I would also recommend going LIPO it provides more power and weighs less.

88gmchog · 12-09-2009, 03:42 PM

the factory dig from venom does have a servo with it yes. im running a traxxas tq4 4ch for my radio, but im only looking for a winch and maybe selectable lockers. but it does quiet well. if you are going to run stock drive shafts get some 1/2" shrink wrap.

n0b420 · 12-09-2009, 05:31 PM

also shrink wrap the outers on all your axles i don't no if i would go front and rear selectable i have the flm locker in rear very nice with the dig you can turn yourself around. then you can go with a 4ch like tq4 intell you go rear steer. i would try out the dig unit before adding all that stuff. just my thoughts.( WISH I HAD A GRAND TO SPEND ON MY CREEPER FOR CHRISTMAS LUCKY)
oh yeah don't go bolt on wheels i just added 16oz for like six bucks and they fit great.

Werty Made · 12-09-2009, 07:02 PM

Werty's stage 3 suspension build.

if you get the losi arms its easy to get a lot more suspension and better Cg out of the box. I built my venom for under $400.

InFlames · 12-09-2009, 07:04 PM

Wow, must be fun to throw around that kind of money on a rig. You could build it for A LOT less if you wanted too..

88gmchog · 12-09-2009, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by werty

Werty's stage 3 suspension build.

if you get the losi arms its easy to get a lot more suspension and better Cg out of the box. I built my venom for under $400.

got a link to those losi arms by chance?

Werty Made · 12-09-2009, 07:11 PM

after looking at your list. loose the nicd batteries get their lipos, loose the weights buy some stick on lead. the tekin is a great speed controller but for the price you can get a Holms http://holmeshobbies.com/product.php...4&cat=0&page=1 that will out do the tekin and you can loose the cc bec too, get his esc and mabey a hand wound from holms you will not be unhappy with his products.

Werty Made · 12-09-2009, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 88gmchog

got a link to those losi arms by chance?

http://losi.com/Products/Features.aspx?ProdId=LOSA1103

you can use the part # losa1103 on ckrc

i have built 2 creepers my first one has over 13000 views it was the first one to be built and modified and ckrc copied my suspension for there stage 2 kit. I love the venoms.

88gmchog · 12-09-2009, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by werty

http://losi.com/Products/Features.aspx?ProdId=LOSA1103

you can use the part # losa1103 on ckrc

i have built 2 creepers my first one has over 13000 views it was the first one to be built and modified and ckrc copied my suspension for there stage 2 kit. I love the venoms.

your awesome dude, i checked out your rig too been thinkin bout getin those arms too thanks

Donahue · 12-10-2009, 03:42 PM

the biggest problem i see with going to lipo's is the fact that i do not want to baby sit them, and i would like something that i can set and forget. there is really a lot more to know about them to get them to run right. but i am considering it none the less.

88gmchog · 12-10-2009, 05:06 PM

well keep the 1 800 # to venom customer service handy, but jason is a good guy and will get you taken care of quick. hop ya enjoy it when you get it.

Donahue · 12-11-2009, 09:13 AM

well, i got anxious last night and pulled the trigger. but at the last minute i changed my mind and got a losi.

dirtybirk · 12-15-2009, 10:26 AM

The Venom wheel weights seem too expensive compared to using other methods.

12-09-2009, 02:16 PM	#1
Donahue Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Keizer, OR Posts: 170	Suggestions for venom build Hello all, I’m looking for a little advice. I am researching and pricing out different crawler kits to get and I have settled on a creeper. I should be ready to buy something within the next few weeks and I plan on buying pretty much everything at once, treating myself for Christmas one last time before the baby comes. Anyways, I do not really plan on doing any comps, just really playing around with friends in my back yard. I just recently sold my 1:1 and I found that it was built too well, and had no real challenge anymore, at least not anywhere local. As for the creeper, the biggest reason I am interested in this one is because of the selectable lockers. I plan on having them unlocked most of the time, challenging my driving skills more. I would also like to have dig and probably 4ws. My budget is probably going to be close to $1000, and as I said earlier, I would like to get almost everything with this initial purchase. I have picked out almost everything on ckrc, I would like to just buy from one source. I would like some guidance with my selections of parts so far. So far I have picked out: Green Creeper kit Factory dig DS8711 servo for front steering MG995 servo for rear steer Aluminum servo arms for both Tekin fxr, 45t pro combo Two sets of 8 cell 1500mah Nihd Onyx 230 charger A few sets of deans plugs HB rovers (white) A set of venom bolt on wheel weights A CC 10amp BEC So far I have about $720 in my shopping cart and I still need the radio, and a few servo’s for the axles. Some of the parts I plan on upgrading as I break them such as the knuckles, etc. I am torn about the radio, I cannot figure out if I want a stick because its easy to find, or if I should try and find one of the rare 6 channel pistols. Is a stick all the bad? Does this make rear steer more intuitive? If I do go with a stick, what should I get? What servo’s should I look into for the axle lockouts? And I have read that the dig unit comes with a servo that is acceptable, is this correct? Lastly, is the anything I am forgetting? Thanks, devin

12-09-2009, 03:33 PM	#2
firekiddc02 Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middleburg Posts: 536	Nice parts list so far. I would recommend changing a few things though. I wouldn't buy the venom wheel weights use stick on wheel weights it will save you money for future upgrades. I would also recommend going LIPO it provides more power and weighs less.

12-09-2009, 03:42 PM	#3
88gmchog Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: OKC, ok Posts: 514	the factory dig from venom does have a servo with it yes. im running a traxxas tq4 4ch for my radio, but im only looking for a winch and maybe selectable lockers. but it does quiet well. if you are going to run stock drive shafts get some 1/2" shrink wrap.

12-09-2009, 05:31 PM	#4
n0b420 Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa cruz Posts: 97	also shrink wrap the outers on all your axles i don't no if i would go front and rear selectable i have the flm locker in rear very nice with the dig you can turn yourself around. then you can go with a 4ch like tq4 intell you go rear steer. i would try out the dig unit before adding all that stuff. just my thoughts.( WISH I HAD A GRAND TO SPEND ON MY CREEPER FOR CHRISTMAS LUCKY) oh yeah don't go bolt on wheels i just added 16oz for like six bucks and they fit great.

12-09-2009, 07:02 PM	#5
Werty Made Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2008 Location: carson city Posts: 518	Werty's stage 3 suspension build. if you get the losi arms its easy to get a lot more suspension and better Cg out of the box. I built my venom for under $400.

12-09-2009, 07:04 PM	#6
InFlames RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Plainfield, IL. Posts: 1,297	Wow, must be fun to throw around that kind of money on a rig. You could build it for A LOT less if you wanted too..

12-09-2009, 07:11 PM	#8
Werty Made Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2008 Location: carson city Posts: 518	after looking at your list. loose the nicd batteries get their lipos, loose the weights buy some stick on lead. the tekin is a great speed controller but for the price you can get a Holms http://holmeshobbies.com/product.php...4&cat=0&page=1 that will out do the tekin and you can loose the cc bec too, get his esc and mabey a hand wound from holms you will not be unhappy with his products.

12-10-2009, 03:42 PM	#11
Donahue Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Keizer, OR Posts: 170	the biggest problem i see with going to lipo's is the fact that i do not want to baby sit them, and i would like something that i can set and forget. there is really a lot more to know about them to get them to run right. but i am considering it none the less.

12-10-2009, 05:06 PM	#12
88gmchog Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: OKC, ok Posts: 514	well keep the 1 800 # to venom customer service handy, but jason is a good guy and will get you taken care of quick. hop ya enjoy it when you get it.

12-11-2009, 09:13 AM	#13
Donahue Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Keizer, OR Posts: 170	well, i got anxious last night and pulled the trigger. but at the last minute i changed my mind and got a losi.

12-15-2009, 10:26 AM	#14
dirtybirk Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Somewhere in Posts: 53	The Venom wheel weights seem too expensive compared to using other methods.

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