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    Clod Crawler Info

    in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers

    Posted

    Hey Col87.  To be honest my Dragoon is a shelf queen - I have tested it once I would say it is more of a "basher".  Twinset had the "spider" chassis (in his showroom) and I think he was very satisfied with its performance.  The quality of parts is unbelievable and look great.  Search the forums for electrical questions on clod motor/esc combo's.  I got my G-Made from a seller on ebay named "cho78" and the transaction was great - with lightning fast shipping !  Here's a link to his store:

    http://stores.ebay.com/JunFac-Store

    TRADE WANTED TO BUY OR SELL FORUM

    in Tamiyaclub Rules and Site Usage

    Posted

    I haven't experienced any problems myself, actually I've had great luck !  Recently a member was contemplating an ebay listing for a part but he saw my "want" add and next thing you know I had the item.  A few weeks ago I saw a want add and emailed my "for sale" add for the item he was looking for - bingo ! sale made.  Of course I have had one or two inquiries that never answered me after my response but with so many folks browsing through or passing by the site it should be expected.  Hopefully my luck will continue [;)]. Check my trades section folks - you never know what's in there [:)].  I have also had a few great experiences asisting members getting parts that were not available to them and have myself been assisted by a few TC Members to locate a recent addition to my showroom.  Big applause to the following members whom I have had great transactions / assistance from:

    Twinset, Shodog, Cul Tech, Incredible_Serious, and a couple of others that I forget the usernames of (sorry fellas [*-)]).

    Remember those childhood races?

    in Vintage Tamiya Discussion

    Posted

    Great Topic !  My first real RC was the Tamiya Hornet when I was about 12 years old.  I had to save a long time for it too ! Anyway, my first "race" was in grade 8.  One of my teachers was always giving a few of us trouble for reading the Tamiya Guide Books and RCCA in class.  Finally he told us to do something about our fascination.  So, myself and a few other fellas made some posters for the hallway and organized a "race" for a lunch hour in the gymnasium.

    People brought all sorts of vehicles from Tyco Turbo Hoppers to Tamiya and Kyosho.  As a 13 year old it was a challenge to manage the running as a lot of cars were on similar radios but we managed.  It was great fun and one of the teachers even made a video.  No real competition just a whole bunch of young fellas having fun - the way it should be today !

    When I was 14 I entered a race at a fall fair with a new ride I purchased - the original Ultima and finished 1st in the B-main but it just wasn't as fun as general "bashing" with my friends [;)]. 

    Of course bashing meant each of us racing our cars up and over everything.  My all time favourites that I saw running were the blackfoot and wild one !

    Clod Crawler Info

    in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers

    Posted

    For pure crawling the Gecko & Stick chassis are probably best.  However for something different check these options:

    My G-Made Dragoon:

    http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...25&sid=7434

    Twinset's G-Made Spider:

    http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...278&sid=169

    beppieta's Feather-Lite:

    http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...245&id=1676

    Also check RC4wd, ESP.  Both company's make variations.  Best bet, check the rides in the ClodBuster Models Sections:

    http://www.tamiyaclub.com/userrides.asp?id=65

    http://www.tamiyaclub.com/userrides.asp?id=497

    Hope this helps [:)]

     

    RC car movies,why do we watch?

    in General discussions

    Posted

    Personally, I watch the TC videos because I don't have the heart to turn my vehicles into runners !  I get a kick out of watching vehicles similar to mine performing out in the "real" world.  Also gives me ideas as to which vehicle I want to purchase when I finally do get a "runner".  Plus - it's fun to watch some of the "carnage" [;)].

    Big Thanks to TC & Members.

    in Tamiyaclub Rules and Site Usage

    Posted

    Just a big thanks to Shodog and an honourable mention to Cul Tech for their involvement in the latest addition to my showroom, my new Blizzard EV [:D].  I have found this site to be a great source of information and has a lot of great members that help each other out.  Just wish I would have found it sooner !  Cheers fellas,

    christopher

     

    Racing Clod

    in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers

    Posted

    Thanks.  The diffs are unlocked (I think some guys lock the rear one for bashing).  Any chassis will be a big performance upgrade over the stock one, you should be able to drop a stock clod body on with some tweaking.  I have only run my Dragoon once and it was before I put in the Kyosho Mayhem motors, I found the suspension pretty tight but I think it would just need to work in a bit.  If only I had the heart to break it in [;)].  Sadly my items seem to be built for my shelf only.  Have a look in the Clodbuster section for more ideas (or TWINSET's showroom).

    Original Clodbuster Rides:

    http://www.tamiyaclub.com/userrides.asp?id=65

    Super Clodbuster Rides:

    http://www.tamiyaclub.com/userrides.asp?id=497

    Featherlite recently added to Club:

    http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...80&id=12248

    Hope this helps.....[:)]

    Racing Clod

    in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers

    Posted

    Racing clod eh ?  Many recommendations to make then.  The tried and true Thundertech Chassis' available are great.  I have a Dragoon chassis (sorry cant get a pic posted I've tried) it is a beautiful piece of craftmanship - check my showroom ! Twinset has (or had) the Spider for crawling but looked like it could race.  The feather Lite looks good as well.  Basically comes down to preference. 

    Check here:

    http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...725&id=7434

    Beadlocks are great rims - functional and look sweet as well.  The beadlocks on my Dragoon were purchased from RC4WD on Ebay.  If you keep your eyes open sometimes he has them on auction (when he is clearing out stock I think) and you can get a good deal if the bids don't get out of hand.

    My Predicament.

    in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers

    Posted

    I would say that although initially more expensive, the E-Maxx or E-Zilla is still the best option.  By the time you get the Wild Dagger or Twin Detonator up to specs it would probably be cheaper to go with one of the others.  Although, they aren't Tamiya's [;)].  I used to own an E-Maxx a few years ago and it was well worth the money and a blast to drive, in fact I miss it.

    Whats an ultima like?

    in Kyosho

    Posted

    I had the original Ultima about 16 years ago (yep I'm old).  If I recall correctly it wasn't too heavy, was pretty quick with the stock motor.  I seem to recall the shock collars broke a lot though.  Eventually I fitted it with an aftermarket graphite chassis but I didn't race so I didn't notice any difference.  I'm sure you'll enjoy it !

     

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