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Nice find ~ ! (Though very scx10 "ish")

Which plates do you mean ? You simply the solder the motors and speed controller together usually in parallel. This then means you remove the mechanical speed controller and power/economy switch. If you don't want to solder get the Tamiya esc made for dual motors. (For best performance, mount the servo on the front axle and either lock out the rear or mount a second servo on the rear axle) If upgrading to an electronic speed controller you should buy new lipo batteries for best performance. I use several different traxxas lipos in mine and they fit in the proper battery location. If sticking with nimh there are several high capacity ones that will also fit in the stock battery location which is best place for them. Take the truck to a local hobby shop and test fit batteries for fit.

Get painting !

Tamiya Hop Up Shock Set #53369. I think they are out of production now but can be found on Ebay and in some stores. RC4WD also makes some options that look more realistic. http://store.rc4wd.com/Suspension-Shock_c_23.html

If done properly will be good to watch ! Looking forward - will it coincide with the Playstation 4 Mad Max Video Game release ?! That would be cool .

Well, photos required of it running ! Did you snag at an Ontario Hobby Shop or overseas ?

thanks mate

The clod can be run with basic upgrades to really make a fun runner. Axle mounted steering really helps for starters ! Inexpensive and worth it. I run the Tekin FXR Pro esc in both my Clod and Bullhead re releases. Has lipo cutoff built right in. I've added the old Tamiya Sport tuned motors too, though I think they are about the same as the stock silver cans. The pogo stock shocks are okay for fun running but an inexpensive tune up is traxxas big bore oil shocks which can be purchased for great prices. http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=115920&sid=7434 http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=109770&sid=7434

Good points, I have in the past simply cut the Tamiya plug off and soldered the power cable to the esc battery connector (eliminating the adapter) but sometimes all that wire is too much and the shortest route is to the receiver, hence the question. Ponder this I shall.

The Tamiya TLU-01 Light Set Kit #53909 is typically powered from the running battery of the car by having the running battery plugged into it then fed into the esc. Is it possible to skip this adapter and modify it by soldering a servo lead/receiver lead so that it lugs into an open receiver channel to power it ? I'm tired of the bulk of the power cable it comes with. Or would this harm it or not provide enough juice for the LEDS ? What I'm tired of (Tamiya connectors swapped for traxxas - ignore that fact):

I don't think that will fit - the battery leads come out the top of the battery. This will not sit flush in the chassis. Would a battery with the leads coming out the end be required ?

Sand Scorched.

Tough call - I always go to the specific thread I would expect to see the build in. For example, looking for a monster truck or scale truck thread ? I go to the Monster thread. Looking for a Semi Truck build I go to that thread. Same for re - releases. The same could be said for having builds "lost" in a build thread. Knocked right down to the bottom as new ones come along. The search function is another tool I use when looking for info on models.

New RC4WD R3 2 Speed Transmission. Novak Super Rooster ESC with bonus Novak 2S Lipo Cut off included. http://www.ebay.com/sch/gilm001/m.html?item=181482970694&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 Thanks !

you are late: http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=73889#entry550778

Kind of "Datsun" looking - me likes !

I'd be no more concerned over this than any RC4WD offering. I'm confident in my 6x6 by Cross-RC: http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=123882&sid=7434

Did not see this coming - Cross-RC Scale 4x4 truck kit. Will buy. http://www.cross-rc.com/dis-pro.aspx?id=475 http://www.stellamodels.com.hk/cross-country-pick-truck-p-8528.html

Surely you're going to upgrade that am receiver ?

Make this a sticky thread in the all electric thread I say !

Best. Line. Ever.

I may agree there ! I slapped some flares on my Bruiser Re Release. http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=115311&sid=7434

Well, still to do: Paint black trim on front and rear bumpers, front grill (New ones in the mail) Paint and add new tailgate (In the mail) Attach mirrors (painted body colour) Project "paused" until new bits arrive. Here is a sneak peak of how it will look (Body colour is actually a touch darker but shows lighter in photos): Full LED treatment Decals strategically placed to hide holes in gate from too long screws Update when new parts finished and added to truck.

Set back - screwing tailgate bracket on and screw came right through the tailgate. Had selected the wrong length screw while half paying attention to the build and Star Wars playing on the tv. New one ordered. For now, the hole is covered by a decal. Ordered a new front grill and bumper too as there were some minor wear marks. LEDS hooked up in the roll bar and headlights with an Axial Simple LED kit.