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Thunder Tiger crawler
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CRSMacgyver
RCC Addict
Looks interesting. I would like to see one in person.
punkuup5150
Rock Crawler
it uses ball diffs so they would need to be jb welded to be used as a crawler at least thats what it looks liek in the parts list. i couldnt find a list price how much are they?
Rockfrog
Rock Crawler
Didn't see any ball diff's in there it does state the diffs are locked full time. downloading the manual now.
Looks like it'd be perfect for my daughters first crawler
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Don`t know the $$ , just stumbled upon it today , haven`t seen it anywhere else . We used to have to JB any diff we used
, ah the good old days , lol . I just skimed thru the description but thought it said it had locked diffs .
poorboyrc77
Rock Crawler
AS long as you can get parts it might be ok"thumbsup"
Rockfrog
Rock Crawler
Just read the manual ... not a single differentiial in it. trans, and axle are all completely locked, stock.
Parts shouldn't be an issue here, there are three thunder tiger dealers arund my parts.
Now, just gotta find info on buying one.
Parts shouldn't be an issue here, there are three thunder tiger dealers arund my parts.
Now, just gotta find info on buying one.
Jeepial
I wanna be Dave
Looks pretty cool..
rmdesignworks
I wanna be Dave
i really like the fact that they have taken the links to the axle yoke,,links look a little weak and the tranny needs a closed skid,,but other wise,,im likin it
Terranaut
Quarry Creeper
I had a close look at the pics and the manual today. It says it's an "entry level" crawler, and it looks that way too. Almost all plastic, even the half shafts in the axles are plastic. It uses the same universal joints in the knuckles as on the drive shafts, so seeing that they will see around three times the torque in the knuckles, and sharper angles, and they're plastic shafts, that may be a weak point. All plastic gears too, by the look of it. No hexes on the stubs, just pins. Lots of 2mm philips head machine screws. Fully waterproofed too, that's a new trick. 8)
The body, and the top of the shocks, attach to a frame that is screwed around the outside of the electronics box. That box is simply clipped onto the top of the transmission at just one point? Seems really odd! :shock:
Link geometry is also a little odd. True four-link, but the upper links attach to the skid plate below the lower links! :shock: Can't say much about the tires on looks alone, but glued on (yechh) and no foams. The weights can be changed without removing the tires, and are made to fit. Given the small size, I think this is a nice touch. "thumbsup"
The upgrade ali shocks look okay too, oil filled, with double seals and threaded bodies. Stock shocks are plastic friction type, no oil. In fact, the whole thing looks like it's ripe for metal upgrades, but whether it's worth it is another thing. Competition for a Losi Mini? Not yet! :mrgreen:
Nothing on AceHobbies site yet. It is good, though, to see more manufacturers entering the crawler market. "thumbsup" Thunder Tiger is well established, so support should be there. See how it develops.
Cheers.
P.S. I did this little preview just for fun, and to kill a little time. Hope someone finds it usefull."thumbsup"
The body, and the top of the shocks, attach to a frame that is screwed around the outside of the electronics box. That box is simply clipped onto the top of the transmission at just one point? Seems really odd! :shock:
Link geometry is also a little odd. True four-link, but the upper links attach to the skid plate below the lower links! :shock: Can't say much about the tires on looks alone, but glued on (yechh) and no foams. The weights can be changed without removing the tires, and are made to fit. Given the small size, I think this is a nice touch. "thumbsup"
The upgrade ali shocks look okay too, oil filled, with double seals and threaded bodies. Stock shocks are plastic friction type, no oil. In fact, the whole thing looks like it's ripe for metal upgrades, but whether it's worth it is another thing. Competition for a Losi Mini? Not yet! :mrgreen:
Nothing on AceHobbies site yet. It is good, though, to see more manufacturers entering the crawler market. "thumbsup" Thunder Tiger is well established, so support should be there. See how it develops.
Cheers.
P.S. I did this little preview just for fun, and to kill a little time. Hope someone finds it usefull."thumbsup"
Szczerba
I wanna be Dave
I am diggin' those wheels and tires.
Terranaut
Quarry Creeper
I'm still looking at the link geometry, wierd! The pic at the top of page 27 shows the CTR. Suspension Mount with the upper links above the lower links, yet on page 28 the top pic shows them below and the bottom pic shows them above. Very strange! Looks like the suspension mount (skid plate) can be assembled either way? All previous pages in the manual shows the upper links mounted below the lower links, which is a bit counterintuitive. I guess we'll learn more in time.
Cheers.
Cheers.
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John82601
Rock Crawler
Anybody have an update on this?
Ace Hobby doesn't list it yet and my lhs is looking into price and availability.
My hope is that by Thunder Tiger getting into crawlers then Associated might get into crawlers. If Associated gets into crawlers then it could get really interesting.
http://www.thundertiger.com/product/6543-A.html
Ace Hobby doesn't list it yet and my lhs is looking into price and availability.
My hope is that by Thunder Tiger getting into crawlers then Associated might get into crawlers. If Associated gets into crawlers then it could get really interesting.
http://www.thundertiger.com/product/6543-A.html
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IWantATurbo
Rock Stacker
these out yet?? anyone got one?
oldhippie
I wanna be Dave
Got one. It is an ok crawler. I bought it for the rainy season here in Thailand. It is for rain driving or mud bogging. I have to say, pretty disappointed because the motor is too weak for a mud bogger. it is set up for crawling. Anyways, this thing goes anywhere and everywhere!
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