R/C rock crawling

[40_Bones]

I know a bunch of you are into R/C so I thought I'd post some pics and a couple of vids from an event held 6/21 in So Cal.

The weather sucked but we had great time. It was sponsored by a company called RC4WD.com, Team Losi, and Tamiya.

There were two courses one for big trucks Clodbuster/TXT-1 etc, and another for the smaller trucks. Bruiser/Pajero.

We'll be doing this for sure next year, and in the meantime we are trying to get another event started here in the next few months.

The videos work best if you right click save as.

Video links
Jeep (http://members.aol.com/jdmrich1/bad_jeep.wmv)


winning run (http://www.rcpics.net/view_single.php?medid=4634)

:flipoff2:

[40_Bones]

another

[TonyN]

Cool!!!!!!!

[40_Bones]

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[XJUSA]

:flipoff2: Nice little toys !;) :p

[Joe_W]

Originally posted by 40_Bones
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I saw a scene just like this at TPP :D

[WindRider]

Is that one in the first picture running twin motors?

[TonyN]

Just noticed this.

Description:
The Ultimate R/C Rock Crawling event at Lytle Creek, CA on 21 June 2003, sponsored by RC4WD; R/C Car Magazine; Tamiya; & Losi; was won by 40 Bones and his TXT-1. This is the winning run.


Congrates dude!
:D :D

[Spank]

That's some of the coolest sheit I've ever seen. What trucks are those? who makes the txt-1? I need more info!!! :D

[40_Bones]

Thanks Tony.

Tamiya makes the TXT-1. I found out about it in this board about 4 months ago from 94YJGuy. The thing is a beast. I'm allready on my second body. The first one had holes worn in it, and the t-case skid plate is almost gone.

You can't believe how much fun it is to sit in front of a rockpile with a 12pack and one of these.

[Spank]

maybe I can sell my worn out terracrusher on ebay to some shmuck and buy at txt-1. Hell, I'd even sell my rc-10 T3 for the money.

[bhick53]

hey 40_bones, i think these things are bad ass, how do i get into these little trucks?? i like the buggy you got, can you give me some info on how much they cost and how i can get into these bad boys,

Thanks,

Ben

[Burban On-Z Rocks]

damn i may have to break out the Clod Buster again! I have about 8 damn cars too bad none of them run!:D Kinda left the electric behind when i found Nitro.

[Bgcj5]

I stumbled on a site while back called mudcow.com the truck on tha site is amazing. I would love to get into rc's but I'm afraid I really know nothing about them and I have no idea what the cost would be. Very cool idea though talk about a way to kill time when your rig is down

[Haole]

That's terrible. Look at all those 4x4's damaging the environment. Those rocks will be scarred for a long time. :flipoff2:

[WireGeek]

Bones! Congrats on the winning run
Too bad Hua couldnt show up.

The Clods, Juggernauts, and TXT's are great for crawling! Dual motors make a ton of (scale) torque..enough to drive up a vertical wall:eek:

The smaller trucks that were running there are the old school Tamiya Bruiser based trucks. Look really cool, but parts are $$ if any break (and they do break!)

Expect to spend $500+ for a truck batteries, radio, charger, etc and then start modding it. A lot of the parts can be home made, though.

I never wanted to figure out how much money I have into my small rigs....because my big toy is still in peices.
R/c's...3 Juggernauts, 3 Bruisers, Emaxx, TA01 & a 1/8th scale all metal Dually. The cost to replace them would probably kill me:D

[40_Bones]

Originally posted by eurobob
That's terrible. Look at all those 4x4's damaging the environment. Those rocks will be scarred for a long time. :flipoff2:

That's funny, check this out. The first place we were supposed to have it was at a place called Vasquez rock park. Guess what?
:flipoff2:

Okay since a couple of poeple have asked, Here's a quick lowdown on the rigs:

TXT-1: Kit price $369 at Tower Hobbies website.

You'll need: A radio, 3 channel if you want rear steer (you do)
A speed controller, Novak super rooster is the best.
Strong steering servos 130oz. inch or better
2 9tooth pinion gears
a tube of JB Quick to lock the diffs
a case of beer

Burban: The black jeep is clod based, and geared at 147:1

bhick53: The buggy is hand built by a guy named John Boyer (RCWIZARD) on the R/C boards. He gets around $250 for a tube chassis like the one above minus drivetrain. It could be set up with clod axles, TXT-1 t-case and axles, Or as you see it with TXT t-case and Bruiser (toyota) axles. He is willing to do one-offs as well, if you want a scale copy of your buggy.

[Jason R]

RIG STACKING IS GAY!!! :rainbow:

[40_Bones]

Originally posted by Jason R
RIG STACKING IS GAY!!! :rainbow:

I don't see any rigs stacked.:confused:

[Haole]

Originally posted by 40_Bones


I don't see any rigs stacked.:confused:

Good thing, cause it would be :rainbow:.

[Jason R]

I see three instances of rig stacking....



pussies :flipoff2:

[BIGCHEVY87]

Yo guys here are some pics of my txt....

http://www.rcpics.net/img/4785

[BIGCHEVY87]

okay that didnt work....
http://www.rcpics.net/img/4785
just click the link... the truck still need to be finished a little bit.

[TravisSSII]

Bad A..........I want two.:)

[Jeff Ammon]

Looks like Zuki owners finally have some compition!.......J/K!

[NitroRClover]

Ahhh.... reminds me of my good ole RC cars... but lose the electric, go nitro!

[Burban On-Z Rocks]

Where is a good place to get sme more info on them? i have been out of it for a while. I am going to get all my stuff tomorrow though! Info on the gearing, suspension etc etc thanks! :D
Originally posted by 40_Bones


That's funny, check this out. The first place we were supposed to have it was at a place called Vasquez rock park. Guess what?
:flipoff2:

Okay since a couple of poeple have asked, Here's a quick lowdown on the rigs:

TXT-1: Kit price $369 at Tower Hobbies website.

You'll need: A radio, 3 channel if you want rear steer (you do)
A speed controller, Novak super rooster is the best.
Strong steering servos 130oz. inch or better
2 9tooth pinion gears
a tube of JB Quick to lock the diffs
a case of beer

Burban: The black jeep is clod based, and geared at 147:1

bhick53: The buggy is hand built by a guy named John Boyer (RCWIZARD) on the R/C boards. He gets around $250 for a tube chassis like the one above minus drivetrain. It could be set up with clod axles, TXT-1 t-case and axles, Or as you see it with TXT t-case and Bruiser (toyota) axles. He is willing to do one-offs as well, if you want a scale copy of your buggy.

[40_Bones]

Originally posted by Jason R
I see three instances of rig stacking....



pussies :flipoff2:

Hehe........................zoom in.

no stacking.

:flipoff2:

[jeeppartz]

Now I have the itch to dig out the stadium truck and regear !

[skulltoy]

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=1688800

Did he narrow his own wheels and tires? I can't find any big ones that don't look like monster truck tires. Will he make a set for someone else? How do I get in touch with him?

[WireGeek]

Originally posted by skulltoy
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=1688800

Did he narrow his own wheels and tires? I can't find any big ones that don't look like monster truck tires. Will he make a set for someone else? How do I get in touch with him?

The rims are 2.2" truck rims and the tires are Imex J-hawgs for 2.2 rims. They are not cut down, but are not the Clod sized chevron tires either.
On that custom truck the rims are probably some custom made aluminum rims, because the Bruiser Axles take a non-standard rim mounting, but a standard tire size.

[Burban On-Z Rocks]

Is it running Bruiser running gear? Axels tranny....

Originally posted by WireGeek


The rims are 2.2" truck rims and the tires are Imex J-hawgs for 2.2 rims. They are not cut down, but are not the Clod sized chevron tires either.
On that custom truck the rims are probably some custom made aluminum rims, because the Bruiser Axles take a non-standard rim mounting, but a standard tire size.

[WireGeek]

The yellow tuber is running Bruiser axles and a TXT tranny/X-case. It is 40_Bones truck built by John Boyer...I wish I would have bought it!

[40_Bones]

Originally posted by skulltoy
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=1688800

How do I get in touch with him?

jcboyer@wpia.net

E-mail him but he sometomes doesn't respond right away. Busy at his real job I guess.

[bent70]

I just threw mine back togather with parts and pieces lying around. Total booty fab:flipoff2: clod crawler v.5 (http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/bent70@sbcglobal.net/lst?.dir=/clo+crawler+V.5&.src=ph&.order=&.view=t&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/)

[DontStall_RockCrawl]

heres my txt. 4 wheel steering and complete lockers

http://www.montypics.com/pic.php?url=/DontStall_RockCrawl_/2003-07-15/1058329201_my_txt_with_black_rims__2_.jpg

http://www.montypics.com/pic.php?url=/DontStall_RockCrawl_/2003-07-15/1058329286_my_txt_with_black_rims.jpg

http://www.montypics.com/pic.php?url=/DontStall_RockCrawl_/2003-07-15/1058330140_my_txt_crawling__4_.jpg