--- The Crawler Innovations Water Skippin' FOFFer Build ---

[Nova's Ark]

Our dog got bit by a copper head snake last night. He's going to survive, but he looks and feels terrible. I'm surprised he got up to see what I was doing:

Back to the car & these amazing rear wheels:

Sent from the Lab @ da C.I. Compound

 

[stelerzman]

WOW, that crazy, I hope he feals better soon. I'm sure he's not him self yet and will probably take a little time to do so.
The rig looks fantastic, when did you get the alloy front axle housing? I must have missed before unless its a new addition. Wheels look GREAT."thumbsup"

 

[Nova's Ark]

WOW, that crazy, I hope he feals better soon. I'm sure he's not him self yet and will probably take a little time to do so.
The rig looks fantastic, when did you get the alloy front axle housing? I must have missed before unless its a new addition. Wheels look GREAT."thumbsup"

He's feeling much better today and 80% of the swelling is gone. I'm curious to see how he's going to act towards snakes after this experience.

The FOFFer is slowly coming together. The aluminum axle housings were a required upgrade and they were required after video #2 or 3 in the series. The plastic housing could not hold up to the abuse water puts on the car. I acquired the axle housings in a trade with a RCC member, but I think they are Hot Racing for brand.

 

[Nova's Ark]

It's time for a changing of the guard:

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[stelerzman]

Thank you.

Do you have any suggestions for cameras? Both my gopro cameras died and I'm looking for something different to replace them.


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Are you looking for on board camera or a hand held video camera?

 

[Nova's Ark]

Are you looking for on board camera or a hand held video camera?

Both

 

[Calderwood]

Both

I really like my camone infinity. Smaller than a gopro. Has a screen, changeable lenses, swappable battery and two card slots. I payed $120 with a card, a bunch of mounts, case, and monopod.

 

[stelerzman]

I got one very similar to this one and it works great. Sony HDR CX220 R Full HD Camcorder Red Ultimate Bundle 027242863637 | eBay

Here a video I shot with the camera. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhpyuwHfjlI&feature=c4-overview&list=UUnT9fGtbuX7DovpTY8WdgqQ

 

[stelerzman]

This looks good for an onboard action cam. Amazon.com: 8gb Full Hd 1080p Mini Waterproof Sports DVR Cam Outdoor Action Camera Dv 60fps (O0504): Sports & Outdoors

 

[eric113]

Well Eddie wanted to test out the new body.

First had to make sure it floats.

 

[Nova's Ark]

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Some short video Eric shot"thumbsup"
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[Nova's Ark]

Lots of updates.
The new body hasn't quite worked out like I'd hoped. It looks much more scale and correct to the formula off road style and It does float. However something I did not consider was the way the old body covered the paddle tires. The body created buoyancy which allowed the paddle tires to slowly pull itself back to shore. This harsh new development lead to the FOFFer being stuck in the water. After much debate and time spent looking for a long stick to no avail, Eric volunteered to retrieve the FOFFer. Thank you Eric!

The rear wheels works awesome; On Top Of The Water. Not so good once submerged. The open wheel design allows water into the tire instantly which further effects the buoyancy.

I packed this rig for Crawlapalooza to make some high speed water crossings. I also packed my swim trunks LOL



Sent from the road driving to Crawlapalooza

 

[stelerzman]

I had a feeling the open rear wheels would do something like you described.
Thank you Eric for helping him out"thumbsup" All these wicked rigs are susceptible to growing pains in the ass. I'm very confident you'll work it out.:twisted:

 

[dan1061986]

You should call it "Savior" Or "Redeemer". Maybe "Messiah".

Something Jesus related. Sweet truck man. Makes me want to spend money.

 

[Nova's Ark]

This chassis design uses a long bolt to go through the delrin skid to hold the lower links. This bolt bends every time on impact. I had a major impact at WOT while crossing moving water at Hogans Offroad park at Crawlapalooza.

Since I can't find a longer bolt, I drilled through the skid completely and counter sunk the hole. I'm running the stock hardware under the side plate. By doing this, the bolt now extends through the ball stud and into the other side of the delrin skid.

Pic of the impact:

Sent from Crawlapalooza 2013 & remembering Chip

 

[Nova's Ark]

The servo did not fair well in the collision.

New shoes for the rear since the carbon didn't work out:

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[M1tch]

Ouch!! Hope it can all be fixed ok.

What wheels are those? I'm looking for something to replace the plastic ones I have.

 

[Nova's Ark]

Ouch!! Hope it can all be fixed ok.

What wheels are those? I'm looking for something to replace the plastic ones I have.

Build...drive...break...upgrade...drive...break...upgrade... It's kinda of process

I do not know what the wheels are. I purchased them off the classifieds here on Rcc.


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[stelerzman]

Damn Eddie, what the hell did you run into.:shock:

 

[rangercat23]

Damn Eddie, what the hell did you run into.:shock:

I bet it was a rock, or possibly a turtle as it was looking up to see what all the noise was :mrgreen:


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