Venom Creeper 2.2 comp crawler

[brushlessboy16]

January 2009, Venom Creeper™ Competition Rock Crawler Kit

Venom Group International proudly releases the Venom Creeper™. This revolutionary 1:10 Scale 2.2 Class Rock Crawler was designed with die hard crawlers, enthusiasts and beginning R/C Hobbyists in mind. Hard core Crawlers will love the innovative chassis design. Enthusiasts will enjoy its scale realism, and beginning and novice hobbyists will enjoy how easy the Creeper™ is to drive. The Kit features a stylish die cut clear Poly carbonate body that includes window masks and die cut decals.


VEN-8300RE
Venom Creeper™ Red

VEN-8300GR

Venom Creeper™ Green

Creeper Specs:
• Length - 17.5 in. / 445 mm • Weight - 5 lbs. / 2.27 kg
• Height - 8.25 in. / 210 mm • Wheel Base - 12.6 in. / 320 mm
• Width - 10.75 in. / 267 mm • Tire Dims - 127 x 55 R2.2
• 1:10 Scale 2.2 Class

Standard Features:
• Front and Rear Locking Differentials
• Beadlox™ 2.2 in Crawling Wheels and Tires
• 40 Degrees of Steering Deflection
• Over 70 Degrees of Suspension Articulation
• Ridge Line™ 2.2 in Competition Crawler Tires
• Memory Foam Inserts
• Internal Anti-roll Springs
• True Triangulated 4 Link Suspension
• Sealed Gear Box
• VC Drive System
• Centered Drive Line
• High Strength Glass Filled Nylon Parts

Front and Rear Locking Differentials
The Venom Creeper™ features a revolutionary Tru-Lok Locking Differential design with external manual locking sliders and an optional Cable Actuated Remote Locker upgrade kit that includes a high torque micro servo and mounting hardware. Both differentials include bullet-proof hardened steel bevel gears with 4 hardened steel spider gears and a machined aluminum, red anodized differential locking ring.

Optional Remote Differential Lock
A locked differential increases climbing ability. An unlocked differential increase maneuverability. So what do you do on a steep incline that requires a tight turn? With the Optional Remote Diff Lock Kit installed on your Venom Creeper™ you can lock and unlock the differential on-the-fly using the 3rd Channel on your transmitter! Use two remote kits and a Y-harness to control both diffs from the 3rd or 4th channel to control them independently.
Beadlox™ 2.2in Crawling Wheels and Tires / Memory Foam Inserts
The Beadlox™ System features the first R/C wheel to feature a bead lock design based on full sized bead lock wheels. While other R/C Bead Lock wheels simply smash the tire to the wheel with a flat ring, Beadlox™ Wheels and Tires feature a new elliptical tire bead that is “captured and locked” in a channel between the wheel and Aluminum Rock Ring. To scale insane rock faces the tires need to deform to spread out and grip the surface. The standard foam inserts included in other crawler kits are too stiff to deform and until now, memory foam was reserved as an accessory. The Venom Creeper™ includes memory foam inserts as a standard component to reduce tire bounce and increase grip over difficult terrain.

Ridge Line™ 2.2 inch Competition Crawler Tires
Ridge Line™ Tires feature Venom’s ultra soft V1 Tire Compound and new revolutionary Beadlox™ tire bead design. The Ridge Line tread pattern is built for rock crawling with its aggressive sidewall lugs that provide tremendous grip in tight spaces and superior side hill driving. Ridge Line™ Tires are designed to meet competition legal measurements (127mm X 55mm R 2.2in) so clear some space in your trophy cabinet and get ready to stand on the podium.

Optional Beadlox™ Wheel Weight Set
The Beadlox™ wheel system allows you to add wheel weights to each wheel to increase traction. Wheel weight sets are available in two different sizes, 1.3oz and 2.5oz. The 1.3oz weight set will add a half pound to each wheel while the 2.5oz set will add a full pound. Mix and match different sets to fine tune the weight of each wheel.

Over 70 Degrees of Suspension Articulation
Articulation is king. Most R/C crawlers on the market bind up and max out around 70 Degrees of articulation. The Venom Creeper™ features over 70 Degrees of Unlimited “Bind-Free” Suspension Articulation and up to 65 Degrees of Limited “Bind-Free” Articulation when using the Internal Anti-Roll Springs. With that kind of articulation, you’ll get into and out of places you never thought possible with a stock competition crawler.

40 Degrees of Deflection
The Venom Creeper™ features 40 degrees of steering deflection for increased maneuverability.

Internal Anti-roll Springs™
The Venom Creeper™ features four threaded body composite shocks with Internal Anti-roll Springs™ to maintain a consistent chassis ride height and attitude while climbing. Use both the internal and external springs to tune rebound, compression, ride height and articulation for the perfect rock climbing set up.

True Triangulated 4 Link Suspension
The Creeper™ Chassis uses a true triangulated 4-Link suspension design with bent lower links for added ground and obstacle clearance. The 4-Link suspension moves the axle roll center forward and closer to the center of gravity for improved stability for greater climbing capability. The Venom Creeper™ features high strength glass filled Nylon parts throughout the entire chassis for added durability.

VC Drive System™ and Center Drive Line
While most crawler kits feature an offset center drive line that create uneven torque effects, The Venom Creeper™ features a centered drive line that incorporates telescoping drive shafts featuring VCD™ drive joints for smooth operation, maximum efficiency and even torque distribution. This torque distribution is transferred to the drive wheels through high strength steel drive joints and steel/plastic composite drive shafts for toughness and durability.
Sealed Gearbox

The Creeper™ uses a tough, glass filled nylon sealed gear box with a silicone access cover for easy maintenance. Inside you will find 5 heavy duty glass filled nylon gears with 10 ball bearings providing smooth operation.

[brushlessboy16]

More pics attached

[Tempted]

Now this is a crawler. And locking diffs that you don't need seperate servos for! Is it powered by anything or do you supply the motor ESC? The looks leave something to be desired, but I like the features. The beadloocks are nice and the tires should provide plenty of grip.

[kulangflow]

[suicideneil]

Cool, thats a nice capable rig, or a damn good driver...

[MetalMan]

When I first saw the title, I thought, "Great, a crappy offering to the crawler market." However, this Venom crawler looks like a worthy adversary to the AX-10. The only thing I can see from the small pictures that I don't like is that front skidplate on the axle.

[brushlessboy16]

Originally Posted by MetalMan

When I first saw the title, I thought, "Great, a crappy offering to the crawler market." However, this Venom crawler looks like a worthy adversary to the AX-10. The only thing I can see from the small pictures that I don't like is that front skidplate on the axle.

My thoughts exactly, thought it would resemble the duratrax climber

[rootar]

looks pretty good to me knowing venom i would think itd be pretty affordable also...

[What's_nitro?]

I like it.

[DRIFT_BUGGY]

Any idea on $

[kulangflow]

The Venom rep on RCC said "For the US market its $229.99".

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by kulangflow

The Venom rep on RCC said "For the US market its $229.99".

As a roller, most likely. Still a decent price considering the ax10 artr is 250. I like the selectable locking on the axles, my favorite feature.

[kulangflow]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

As a roller, most likely. Still a decent price considering the ax10 artr is 250. I like the selectable locking on the axles, my favorite feature.

Yep, it's definitely a roller for the $229. I'm not sure if they'll even offer an RTR version.

If any of you are really interested, check out the thread on RCC that I linked just above the video. Two of the Venom reps are on there answering questions and what-not.

[DRIFT_BUGGY]

Originally Posted by kulangflow

The Venom rep on RCC said "For the US market its $229.99".

That is what Tower has it listed at
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXWHJ7&P=7
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXWHJ8&P=7

The parts scream axial. I will have too look it over better though. It has Selectable loching diffs? That is new and nice.