Next build = Rock crawler

[TDC57]

I need / looking for ideas and links for killer crawlers please.. I’ve got the Itch again and I'm done with all my builds..

As always thanks for your time gentlemen..

Shaun.

[MTBikerTim]

I've always been a bit of a fan of http://gmade.net/ just because they look so damn cool.

[jayjay283]

Yeah you need the gmade like this dudes sweet build http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/show...tealth+crawler

[TruckBasher]

+1 on the GMADE although i dont have spider (crawler) I had the dragoon but I sold it. They are tough though.

Shaun you like Traxxas releasing one truck after the other but only difference is you release different models lol

[TDC57]

LOL... thanks for the laugh TB..


Tim and Jay.. That’s what I'm talking about!.. mad maxx “bite me”

But how will it work in the creek or in the woods on the rocks with moss and dirt and crap (?) does it run as well as it looks. Looks heavy! Are they suppose to be (?) how many motors would it have and what KV / turns should it have (?) is there a proper length advantage over another (?) sorry I'm just clueless, but I'm doing research so that got to count for something.. lol.lol…

Thanks for your help and times guys..

[MTBikerTim]

Yeah I'm clueless as well but they do look cool and they do require 2 motors. From what I have heard they are not as good as some of the other stuff out there for crawling but they are still pretty good.

[jnev]

If you're looking to go completely custom, you may want to take a look at the RCP Hustler crawlers. Linky:
http://www.rcpcrawlers.com/home.php?cat=26

You will need to find axles to use and a couple other items as well.

[TDC57]

Josh.... Nice pull...
I've got the site in my fav now..

Thanks Sir..

[MetalMan]

It's about time...

Here are just a few of the local crawling places (I've been to all of these):
-Corona del Mar (on the beach)
-Tewinkle Memorial Park (right next to the OC Fairgrounds)
-Mile Square Park (in the dried up stream off of Edinger and Ward)
-Central Park in HB (around the lake)
-indoor crawling at RCP Crawlers in Upland

If you want to be competitive, go 2.2 class, which stands for 2.2" wheel diameter. It's all the rage right now. The best set of axles would definitely be Axials IMO, in fact I switched to them from my modified Wheely King axles and have had great luck with them.

[TDC57]

I was hoping you would jump in Travis.. Ok the 2.2. Got it.. The sites referenced above are killer.. (Thank you, I dint have a clue that there are that many places around me to do it).. Great pull Sir..

What about this.. (sorry for all the of the Newbie questions)..
• Do I want to custom build it or buy a kit (?) I really don’t care about the cost, so no budget restrains
• Where can I go to read or is there a crawler magazine out that has different builds for viewing (?)
• In rock crawling I want functionality over looks right (?) IE No bling!..
• Do they use Brushed or BL motors (?)
• The batteries / lipos are different that what we use in our RC’s right (?) are they more like plane or Heli Lipos (small with low runtimes ?)
• Does weight mater (?) heavier or the lighter what is the goal (?)


Thanks for your time Sir.. and please remember to bring the tires to work tomorrow, I’ve got to be in Simi Valley until 6:00pm so I'm hoping I can make it buy 8:00 pm..

Sunday works for me, what time do the races start (?) and should I bring my 808 or Slash (?)..

[jayjay283]

Those Hustlers look cool, then you get to pick out everything, some fat unbreakable cnc diffs... those crawlers look huge, you could fit a couple 1521 Neus and 10s in there. Do they take points off for flying over the rocks ? j/k hardcore crawlers stop thinking of ways to lynch me with your servo winch

Man theres alot of parts for crawlers, unlimited setups- I dont know how you will decide, bad ass stuff though !!

[TDC57]

Originally Posted by jayjay283

Those Hustlers look cool, then you get to pick out everything, some fat unbreakable cnc diffs... those crawlers look huge, you could fit a couple 1521 Neus and 10s in there. Do they take points off for flying over the rocks ? j/k hardcore crawlers stop thinking of ways to lynch me with your servo winch

Man theres alot of parts for crawlers, unlimited setups- I dont know how you will decide, bad ass stuff though !!

That bitchen and hard core too the Maxx... Great pull Jay!..

YOUR THE MAN...

[TDC57]

can you Please provide the Link JAY (?).. where are going to find this stuff (?).. Dam..

[jayjay283]

saw it here..look at the shocks, reservoir piggybacks with a hose like on an ATV. This may be your most expensive build yet lol http://rc4wdstore.com/index.php?cPath=62

All I can say I CANT wait to see it done, im positive it will be amazing!

Good luck with the build Shaun!