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any crawlers in MN?

yeah, I know. But I have a new TLT kit w/bearings and can't decide if I want to build a tuber or a trail/scale rig.

Not sure if I want to try and build a tuber or buy a DiazDesign's trail chassis. Those scalers just look too cool. Would like to build one w/sealed electronics to go mudding and such. Looks like too much fun.
 
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by tomorrow morning there will probably be some very large snowbanks in store parking lots. i wish i had a crawler right about now. still trying to get a job though. i have a slightly long driveway that my neighbor plows. with this snow it would take all day literally to shovel the whole driveway with this am ount of snow. with a long driveway i also have a very large and tall snowbank. the only place i have to drive my only rc(my mamba powered xxx-t) is in my driveway and the dirt road in front of my house once plowed. one of my c-clips on one of my rear hingepins is and has been missing for a while now. yesterday that hingepin came partially out aand i had to tear down my truck to get it back in because i have some stripped screwheads to work around. after a new battery i am definately getting an aftermarket screw kit. i also was wondering if you guys know if a 9.6v side by side pack with the 8th cell on top of the pack would work in a tlt sw2. should i get a 9.6v? that is the highest voltage my charger can handle, but should i use a lower voltage? i will be using a mamba max and a brushless outrunner.
 
even though my neighbor is coming over to plow later today, my slavedriver of a dad is making me shovel my long driveway that has almost a foot of snow on it (but we got over a foot total). he says he wants to be able to get my moms car out if needed, but he is going to work,and my mom has a shoulder and neck injury so she probably wouldn't be driving anywhere. he can be so ridiculous sometimes. i get payed but it still is very hard work with such a large area to clear.
 
Well I got my crawler out yesterday and worked on it some. Modified the front dig a little and lowered the whole thing. It balances on either side now without tipping over. But, the belly hangs a little lower and it has some more torque twist. May try it this way, a little droop and a little less ground clearance. I may try limiting the rear shocks a little. Looking forward to the first GTG whenever that may be.
 
So, what should I do with the clod I acquired (for free"thumbsup" )? I was thinking a 2.2., but I already like the one I have. It came with a TRX speedo and 2 sets of motors. I was thinking of going cheep and making a torsion stick. I plan on running at some comps, but not too serious about it. Maybe a 2.2 mudder truck? Or turn it into a big mud truck? Not sure, but I want something low maintenance and low cost. I still have to buy tires/rims for it. I should probably get a couple of big servos for it, too.
 
SIRMAXXALOT said:
Casey, you could give me that Clod and that would keep the maintenance WAY down
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I was thinking the same thing.;-)

IMO, if you want to keep it simple and cheap, build yourself a torsion (a.k.a. Pimpcane). They work great and they're the easiest to build."thumbsup"
 
Stupid snow.... It was fun to drive it through the snow though, and take it for a little drive on the street today :-P
 

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Hey guys I know I have shown intrest and have been trying to find a day you all meet and I'm not busy but I dont think I will be participating any competitions. I am saving up for a real truck right now and juggling school and a job so I dont know how long it will be before I can make a meet so I'll keep my eyes open for a day I can make it!
 
So here's the run down of crawlers.
This is just to get an idea of how we're looking for the coming 2007 comp season.

***NOTE***
If I've (inadvertantly, sp) missed anyone? I apoligize in advance. Please, if you'd all be so kind as to cut and paste this part of the post.
If I've missed you? please add yourself. If you feel I've put you in the wrong section, go ahead and move yourself. Please post up by your name what trucks/classes you plan on running.
Post up the trucks you plan on running even if they're not done yet.

Pretty much regulars:

Nickelpimp (Kevin) Super, 2.2, eventually a scaler
EtypeR (Mike) Supa, 2.2, scale junk
Adogg13x (Andy)
Denny? Hopefully Denny will have time to run with us some this year?
Speedsport22 (Chris)
Erik (Erik) 2.2
Pro beater (Jerimy
Chace (P.B. Jr)
Maddjack (P.B. Sr) 2.2
Partsman (Jerry Sr)
Jerry's rc's (Jerry Jr)
North country (Joe)
Ira (N.C Sr)
John Vevea (Johnboy wawa)
ZX9crazy (Dave a.k.a Lazy basterd) 2.2 TLT
Wright77cs (Casey) 2.2 TLT, Super, possibly another 2.2 or scaler
Mn gumby (Charlie)
Silverdirt (Steve)
Freetimecrawler (Troy) 2.2 Tlt/ Super Clod, Scaler

Guys from out of state/town (who've come and taken a couple of 1st's on our own turf)

Mnster (Ben) Ill 2.2 TLT, Super clod, Scalers
Zach (Mnster's bro) 2.2 TLT, Super clod, Scalers
Cole82 Ia
Tyde

Guys who've posted lately with interest.
We hope you'll join us in our friendly competitions, or Get togethers
Again, if I've missed you? please add yourself.


Hulk (busy guy I know)
87Wagoneer
Aircruiser
Crazyforcrawlers
Sirmaxxalot
NSANE
Shaunsmaxx
theTman
Joehein
Bronco fetish
Paul (from RC Car Kings) Hopeully his buddy and son?
RAnderson (Roy from RC Car Kings)
Mudplower
Maxxcrawler309
chb
Intimadationrc
TJB

Prevous guys who've posted with interest. (who knows that may dig er out of the closet this spring)

9Guy9
Rerock
4x4rcfreek (J, the original poster of this thread)
ToyotaT
Cole18
Scho0643
Mudman20
and a few others

Sorry for the long post, but please cut copy and past the names listing of this post and add what trucks/classes you plan on running.

See you all at the next GTG

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Member: www.MNRCROCKC
 
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So....... I get a call from Rick and his bro Jim from down in Ill. Rick says "Freetime, I have a buddy thats got an older Chevy 4x4, I know you were looking for a beater, and thought of you right away" Now I'm by no means a Chevy guy, but I could hardly pass up a good deal.
Here's a couple of pic's. I went and picked it up Fri. I still have to add some Redneck touches. Bumpers, wench, Some new tires, and a few accessories.
Running gear (so far) is pretty much bone stock cc-01.

Thanks Rick!!! If you and Jim wanna go wheeling sometime? give me a call :lol:

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I already put on a new front fender to replace the dented rusted One. Found it in the bone yard on the way home.

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