here's my new thread on my clod build, Deadpool, things done so far, clod to maxx adapters, tmaxx rims, modified nb tires with siped raptor claw cut, TTR axles, full droop suspension, MG945 servo, 8t pinoins on integy 55t's (we'll see if these pack enough punch, if not, 65 or 75t), moped esc, futaba radio rec, m&l chassis with a carbon fibre wrap, m&l lockers, LR3 body.

Here is a pic of what i am doing right now, going to wire in the rec and esc, just trying to figure out where i want them, i am not going to put the batteries on the axles as i need some chassis weight for the droop to work properly, so the battery will go on the lower chassis tray, any ideas for the moped and rec? i have them on the top chassis plate right now, they arent heavy components, but still any weight up there is not wanted. i was thinking maybe on the axles, but i really dont want elex to get bashed up, i dont know, see what you guys can come up with!

might as well post some pics of prior building...

tire comparison between the newbrights and tmaxx stock tires



body off shot, just got the wheels on, suspension has been tuned since



and thats enough of older jazz, its in the newbright forum if you want to see more

i velcro'd in the esc and rec on the top plate, i looped it through the top cross bones so it looks cleanish, i wont install any kind of double sided tape until im sure where i want it, heres a pic

ok, just threw in the novak 610 so i could try out the clod... running on 9.6v 55t's are very powerful, but just TOO FAST, i will keep an eye open for 75t's if the 7.2v and moped dont slow it down enough. the nb tires are absolute garbage and arent grabbing anything, the servo rules and is ultra powerful, the full droop has to go though, its just too accordian like, im going to change to around 50% droop, for a good mix. the power was fantastic, i tried to climb stairs but the tires and the unloading of the shocks made it just spin, but with the right tires i feel it will be able to climb huge ledges!

i threw in some internal springs and that fixed my suspension issues

im going out to the rocks with the crappy battery packs and novak esc, just to see how it goes, i could have some tires and wheels coming soon, we'll see... but i will tell you how the crawling goes... also taking out the supergeared ladyr3

CONGRATULATIONS for this new thread.....
very interesting.
I do not have a crawler of category (HG) .



Perhaps that a day I will make the JUMP .





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lou lou, the power is amazing!

i have to order new tires, its either a set of cheap red rocks maxx size or i will upgrade up to 40 series and go for moabs... its all about where i will find a good deal muah

do you ever get any stall at all, or is it all power - I have heard that clods just go through anything.. and everything

loulou you need to make the jump to hobby grade i think you would do awsomely at it. oh and marmech you should go for the biggest tires possible . but go to http://www.rc4wdstore.com/

http://www.tcscrawlers.com/
these two sites should have what you are looking for.

I KSULLY includes/understands, but I have just bought an electric bicycle and the invoice was rather high. I have really the taste to get YUKON 1:6… I WILL SEE LATER THANK YOU FOR the COUNCIL: -)

55 shipped for used 40 series moabs is cheap but still over budget haha, but i am definately going to get them or similar ;s

i ripped the inside rod of a shock right out of the lower mount fully threaded in haha, i will have to glue them in... fantastic power, if anyone gets a handle on 75T or 65T motors, i will trade for 55T's

plugged in my moped, set it up, used my new 3800 mah batteries, threw a stick pack on my front top links and a stick pack on my rear top links, so if wired them together i would get a 7600 mah! lol i wont do that but it is working pretty sweet, i will take pics tomorrow when i crawl a bit and show you the capabilities even with shi tty tires... il keep you informed!

hows about you get a better camera first lol. why don't you put the packs right on the axles.

it was fun, didnt get a chance to take any pics, the tires STINK, and now i have to wait for the mashers to get here, yes, i got maxx mashers, i could climb stairs on the right angle, but it was just the tires making it so i couldnt take a stair head on easily like that... couldnt put the batteries on the axles as they are pretty large packs, i would have to take them apart and solder them into 3 cell packs on each side of the axle, too much work!

also the 55t's are too fast :/ gotta get some 75's

just got my 40 series moabs... BIG and BEEFY, they are definately better than the tmaxx tires, and way larger, softer, grippier, blah blah blah, im going to glue the adapter in and the actual brass hex too, i hear they can strip pretty easily
pics later

also have maxx shocks coming in, could be in my mailbox, shouldnt break like the tlts... dont know why i used those anyways... they should hold up with a smaller lightweight chassis but not this giant super, also i think i mentioned im going to compression

threw on the shocks, and threw on the new rims and tires, the 40 series are some serious hugeness guys, i am really liking the compression compared to droop, since my chassis wasnt designed for droop it really didnt work as well, anyways, next is getting the body to sit on there right! i will have pics as soon as i can peace!

holy crapo guys, this thing RULES with these tires, it just crawled a vertical climb slightly less tall that the length of the truck, smooth too!