Rock Crawler Comp - CT [Archive]

BrandonWilcox

03-22-2007, 03:56 PM

CT Rock Crawlers 2007 Point Series Event

Date: April 7, 2007
Location: Branford Point

Event starts at 11:30 am, sign ups are at 11:00

Lowest cumulative score of all the years point series events makes you the winner for the year. Big prizes and trophies to the year end winner!

We also have 1st Place plaques for this first event!

For more info check our forums:

http://ctrc.ctrockcrawlers.com/ctrc/viewforum.php?f=2

Thank You,

Brandon

KevinH

03-22-2007, 04:05 PM

It looks like I can make this one. I'll start building my truck this weekend!

jamesbernatchez

03-22-2007, 05:54 PM

Looks like I will see you there finally...now go get your truck ready! I would try and get some practice with it if possible. Work out all the bugs that way you will have a problem free comp. I will be going up as much as I can to make sure my crawler is as capable as possible :) More practice = better crawling come comp day.

So if anybody wants to go up and practice shoot me a pm and I can give you my cell # and we can get together for some setup help, tips, and fun :teacher:

KevinH

03-22-2007, 06:14 PM

Hard Core RC Guy

03-22-2007, 06:30 PM

got it marked on my calendar! Doesn't mean I'll make it, but it's marked! Use some pringles as markers, and Kev will be sure to win! :D

J :cool:

KevinH

03-22-2007, 07:39 PM

got it marked on my calendar! Doesn't mean I'll make it, but it's marked! Use some pringles as markers, and Kev will be sure to win! :D

J :cool:

Sure to win? What! I've never been to a crawler comp. I'll be lucky to place at all.

Hard Core RC Guy

03-22-2007, 07:55 PM

man, I can't spell sar-caz-em let only type it.......

remember, it's how you look getting there! Add that smoke machine from your hauler rig to throw off the judges! :D

BrandonWilcox

03-22-2007, 10:12 PM

awesome i hope to see you guys there!

MattHiggins

03-22-2007, 10:48 PM

I picture Kevin getting lost ... on the crawler course.

suckfish

03-23-2007, 07:13 AM

I picture Kevin getting lost ... on the crawler course.
Nope that's why he always bring Pringles, So he can follow the crumbs back another can :wave:
well I am almost finished building my 2.2 crawler either way I will be coming down to check it out..

suckfish

03-24-2007, 11:09 AM

Well here's my just finished 2.2 Rig

suckfish

03-24-2007, 11:15 AM

another shot

MattHiggins

03-24-2007, 11:27 AM

Very cool rig, suckfish. Can't wait to see it in action. Do those RC4WD beadlocks hold those Moabs tight?

suckfish

03-24-2007, 01:27 PM

well they do or would if you could get the tire to seed correctly in them.. still fighting to get one to stay.. Also I would say the quality of machine work is okay not great. I had a few screws that were strip out from the start. I had to re-tap them to hold the screws. But I love the look and being that's its the narrowed version the Moabs look Killer

MattHiggins

03-24-2007, 01:47 PM

We'll be having three classes: Super, 2.2 and Trail Rig.

Everybody is familiar with Super and 2.2 classes, but our Trail Rig class is for vehicles that are not pure comp rigs such as small Nylints and 1.9" equipped trucks. Last year, we had a 2.2-equipped but otherwise-stock Nylint compete in the 2.2 class. The Trail Rig class will allow people with trucks such as that and 1.9-equipped trucks to compete and have fun. If a truck with 2.2's blows away the competition in the Trail Rig class, it will be bumped into the regular 2.2 class.

I have a 1.9 beater that I'll be running, and hopefully we'll see at least one new Tamiya F-350.

suckfish

03-24-2007, 05:17 PM

Matt, well I've got a F350 which I was planning on giving it a run.. it would be kinda cool seeing it run, but I do plan on using a jeep body, and saving my nice Lid.. :flame:

MattHiggins

03-24-2007, 05:57 PM

I don't blame you for running the Jeep body. I run an old hard shell Black Foot Ford F-150 body on my Trail Rig. When I get my F-350 I probably have a beater body.

suckfish

03-24-2007, 09:36 PM

Matt, here's a Pic of my F350

suckfish

03-27-2007, 04:51 PM

hey guys, can someone give me directions to Branford Point so i might go down to practice.. thanks

MattHiggins

03-27-2007, 06:21 PM

http://www.lisrc.uconn.edu/coastalaccess/site.asp?siteid=799

suckfish

03-27-2007, 07:17 PM

you are a gentlemen and a scholar.. thanks thinking of going Friday afternoon

BrandonWilcox

03-28-2007, 12:07 PM

that will be cool to see the new tamiya ford 350, i have never seen one yet in real yet.

suckfish

03-28-2007, 06:06 PM

i'm waiting for my Futaba 4VWD to put in the F350 as I robbed the elec's for my Crawler..

500swmag

03-28-2007, 09:44 PM

hey SF, when you find some place to practice let me know I've been looking around where I live but havent found much, Monson area.
BC

suckfish

03-29-2007, 07:21 AM

hey SF, when you find some place to practice let me know I've been looking around where I live but havent found much, Monson area.
BC
Heck, Monson has a bunch of places right off 32 near center of town.. TownFarm rd.. well have to hook up.. I lived in Wilbraham for about 30 years growing up.

mgtnitro42

03-29-2007, 10:08 AM

man your old there suckfish yada yada

suckfish

03-29-2007, 10:11 AM

man your old there suckfish yada yada
talking about old , you look in the mirror latley, youre getting crusty :wave:

500swmag

03-29-2007, 08:55 PM

sounds good to me. only been in Monson for almost a year.

suckfish

03-30-2007, 11:55 AM

well meeting MGTNitro42 later this afternoon do find a place.. Were meeting at the commutter lot at RT32 & RT84 at 4:30..? interested?

KevinH

04-01-2007, 04:54 PM

Here’s a shot of my truck. ALMOST FINISHED!

http://209.2.68.15:8011/pics/rock_crawl.jpg

I'm looking foward to the comp. I hope I do well. It's going to be my first rock crawl comp. Don't laugh too hard if I blow it. :driving:

jamesbernatchez

04-01-2007, 10:24 PM

Nice Kev! Just a bit more work to get it together :D

suckfish

04-02-2007, 06:53 AM

:D Kev, now put Matt's truck back together...

suckfish

04-02-2007, 05:26 PM

well guys it's getting close to comp day and ofcourse I still have a few questions. Never been to a crawling event is their any electricity available? Is thier facilities as I have been trying to talk one of my daughters into coming down. Now for the important one How long does it normally last? That one is for my wife as too what time I might be back. Got my attack radio in the mail today so the F350 is all set for the trail class & 2.2 comp crawler.. :wave:

jamesbernatchez

04-02-2007, 05:51 PM

No electricity that I know of...charging if needed will have to be done off of your car. I should have my ICE that if somebody needs something charged I probably can help out there.

There is one porta potty there for everyones use. I cant see the comp being that long...im sure some of use will play a bit longer on the rocks once we are done competing...

Make sure you guys introduce yourself to me...ill be the one with the 2.2 Purplish land cruiser putting a hurtin' on everything else :D :D :D

I might have a super by then but ya never know, or I might have a Baja 5B for after the comp. A bit of bashing perhaps?

suckfish

04-02-2007, 07:17 PM

thanks James will do.. you cant miss me I'll have on a bright yellow Suckfish Racing shirt.. :D

BrandonWilcox

04-03-2007, 11:37 AM

guys i would rather you didn't bring any nitros, it will bring unnecessary attention to our group and being a small town park they may not welcome us back if were making a lot of noise.

brandon

jamesbernatchez

04-03-2007, 03:12 PM

guys i would rather you didn't bring any nitros, it will bring unnecessary attention to our group and being a small town park they may not welcome us back if were making a lot of noise.

brandon

So the Baja 5B isnt welcome :D

We were running up there last Saturday- Baja 5B, Jato 3.3, and my 8ight and alot of people were coming over and asking us all kinds of questions. The parents liked it too.....plus the kids had a blast :cool: At one point we easily had 20 or so people watching us run. I actually had an older gent come over to me( I thought he was going to tell me to shut it off) but he actually started asking a bunch about it. Turns out he used to be into planes way back when and thought most of the vehicles out were electric. He seemed very interested :teacher:

Ill hold off on bringing it on Saturday for the comp...maybe ill go up Sunday and run it instead.

USATorque55

04-04-2007, 08:31 PM

I'm in NY about an hour away from this comp. I've got a scaler 2.2 and finishing my Torsion [see BMVII clone] 2.2 TLT.

Not positive I can go, I'll have to finish up my comp trucksoon.

KevinH

04-05-2007, 08:38 PM

http://209.2.68.15:8011/pics/rockdone.jpg

Here’s my truck. Ready to crawl. I think. We’ll find out when I pull the trigger on Sat. See you guys there.

500swmag

04-05-2007, 09:28 PM

good looking chassis, what body are you running?

KevinH

04-05-2007, 09:55 PM

good looking chassis, what body are you running?

The stock TXT-1 body.

USATorque55

04-05-2007, 10:05 PM

Mine are ready...

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/5425/hpim3459vo4.jpg
http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/7277/hpim3410dm3.jpg

All I've got to do is play with a battery mounting system and a body for the torsion rig.

BrandonWilcox

04-06-2007, 12:43 PM

the weather is going to be nice, see you guys tomorrow. registration is at 11:00 and the comp starts on the dot at 11:30.

brandon

jamesbernatchez

04-06-2007, 01:27 PM

See you guys tomorrow :)

USA- If you come, its going to be a nice battle between u and me....im running a real BMVii with a nice little supprise for everyone else in the 2.2 class ;) A little tip- get that batt over the front axle so it doesnt limit the articlulation. You might want to turn the tires around. On the rocks we will be crawling, you want all the traction you can get. Body mounting is a pita incase you didnt already know. What motor you runnin'?

Ill be down around 10:15 or so to help set up.

USATorque55

04-06-2007, 02:39 PM

Hah, I'm always up for some friendly competition.

Yeah I'm still playing with setup on the torsion rig, I started it monday morning and finished it a day or two ago.

I was thinking about installing my front dig but when I realized that I often have to push my rear driveshaft over rocks that anything rough[like a dig assembly] will actually hurt me more.

For the comp I'm just throwing on an old T4 shell, eventually it will get proper mounting and an airbrushed shell. I think I'm going to go the route of velcro to the sides.

I'm running a 55T Lathe motor. Its been beat up to hell, but it'll work.

On a side note, is anyone bringing any faster RCs? I've got a brushless XXX-4G+, a brushless FT T4, and a mod rally TC3.

Yeah I'll be there, plans are set.

jamesbernatchez

04-06-2007, 03:08 PM

Im going to bring my Baja 5B and Losi 8ight, but Brandon doesnt want to draw negative attention to the club. Im going to bring them just in case and if I run them it wont be until after the comp is done. I dont think anyone will complain...A baja 5b, jato 3.3, and my 8ight ran there last weekend and we had about 20-30 spectators(moms, dads, kids, etc.) which all seemed like they were enjoying themselves :D A bunch of people even asked questions about them. :teacher:

USATorque55

04-06-2007, 07:45 PM

http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/8962/hpim3465mg1.jpg

Still stuck on battery mounting though.

suckfish

04-06-2007, 09:42 PM

James.i'll bring my LST2 & 8 just to show off thier newly painted lids.. all charged and ready to go.. Guys please take it easy on me this will be a first time crawling..

jamesbernatchez

04-06-2007, 10:06 PM

Sounds good man! See you tomorrow.

Im off to get my crawler ready and charge all my batts :)

Nothing like waiting to the last minute....LOL.

USATorque55

04-06-2007, 10:49 PM

This will be my first time crawling at a competition so we'll see how it goes.

Is there water at this place? Should I waterproof the RX on my scaler for some mudding or creek crawling?

jamesbernatchez

04-07-2007, 12:27 AM

No water and this is also my first comp ever :D

Hard Core RC Guy

04-07-2007, 10:23 AM

I am there in spirit and in mind.....

J :(

USATorque55

04-07-2007, 07:17 PM

Had a lot of fun today.

Here are some pics for everyone:
http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/3379/hpim2578gl6.jpg
http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/5158/hpim3470sr0.jpg
http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/3321/hpim3481fr0.jpg
http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/7397/hpim3482fp9.jpg
http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/7880/hpim3489cg2.jpg
http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/5635/hpim3490si2.jpg
http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/3730/hpim3492xy1.jpg
http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/8213/hpim3500fa6.jpg
http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/1417/hpim3502qj0.jpg
http://img103.imageshack.us/img103/961/hpim3503jm8.jpg

More to come

USATorque55

04-07-2007, 07:19 PM

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/6637/hpim3506ry8.jpg
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/817/hpim3510ac7.jpg
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/9243/hpim3511wn7.jpg
http://img452.imageshack.us/img452/9936/hpim3514bx8.jpg

Look forward to another get-together. This time I'll have Moabs.

Eddie

suckfish

04-07-2007, 07:42 PM

Awesome Pic's Ed, I know I had a blast was very fun.. It only took me an hour to get their, so it looks like I will go down a little more an practice.. guy's if anyone plans on going down please give me a shout..
HardCore you missed a good one .. next time.. I was happy to finish but my slipper let go in the F350 so never finished the 2 trail course.. Matt & Brandon Thanks it was alot fun .. could have been warmer see you all at the next one.

Hard Core RC Guy

04-07-2007, 08:22 PM

thanks for the pics USA!
SF, I know I missed a good one. I'm sure I'll be up for some practice as soon as mine is finished! Looks like a good place to crawl....

later,

J

Matt, how's the backyard looking??

jamesbernatchez

04-07-2007, 09:25 PM

Nice guys...im going to upload Kiva's pics in a bit....but for now here are a few :D :D

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/jamesbernatchez/Comp%20Rigs/IMG_0008-2.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/jamesbernatchez/Comp%20Rigs/IMG_0010.jpg

suckfish

04-07-2007, 09:38 PM

LOL nice job James

jamesbernatchez

04-07-2007, 09:43 PM

Thanks "Bob"(i think im right :D....lots of names to remember)

I had a blast today. I cant wait until the next comp.

MattHiggins

04-07-2007, 10:22 PM

Thanks, everyone, for coming to the comp. I had a great time and met a lot of great people. A lot of strong trucks and some hard courses. The turnout was very good and all three classes had good numbers.

I can't believe how many people ran the Trail class. That class was a lot of fun. My win was a total gift. Chris' rig is way better and he can wheel it. I'm not too proud to say I got lucky.

Nice win in 2.2, James. You earned it. The next one is mine.

Same to you in Super, Brandon. You made it look too easy, though.

In closing ... BOBBY!!!

KevinH

04-07-2007, 10:32 PM

B O B B Y!

MattHiggins

04-07-2007, 10:38 PM

I used to like you, Bobby.

jamesbernatchez

04-07-2007, 10:55 PM

Hard Core RC Guy

04-07-2007, 11:04 PM

KevinH

04-07-2007, 11:26 PM

Congrats Matt, James, and Brandon

okay, okay, okay.....when's the next one? Must get the date so I can set it in stone, or at least in pen on the calendar.

Me, John...king of , nothing really maybe excuses. Alright, I wasn't even there, but I wanted to be. :D

Hey Bob, sounds like you made some friends?

Hey Kev, how did you do? Get lost at all? Have pringles and hot cocoa?
What was the temp?

later,

J :cool:

I guess you could say that I did pretty good considering that I pulled the trigger my trucks for the first time this morning.

No I didn't get lost. I've spent many a day at that beach when I was a kid.

NO ONE HAD FOOD.

And it was way to cold to do anything.

Hard Core RC Guy

04-07-2007, 11:40 PM

I guess you could say that I did pretty good considering that I pulled the trigger my trucks for the first time this morning.

No I didn't get lost. I've spent many a day at that beach when I was a kid.

NO ONE HAD FOOD.

And it was way to cold to do anything.

you say trucks, what else besides the TXT did you bring? You purdy F-350?

I'll bring some food for next time, to entice you back.....

J

KevinH

04-07-2007, 11:47 PM

you say trucks, what else besides the TXT did you bring? You purdy F-350?

I'll bring some food for next time, to entice you back.....

J

I brought the TXT and 350. I wish I new then what I know now. I would have worked on both a little more. O well.

jamesbernatchez

04-08-2007, 12:20 AM

"What are they supposed to do...get the tennis balls?"

"Is this the Easter egg hunt?"

USATorque55

04-08-2007, 01:12 AM

I'm pumped for the next comp/GTG.

Going to have moabs and a front dig.

suckfish

04-08-2007, 08:50 AM

Yes folks we have a BOBBY, but get that damm botche ball outta here.. hey did anyone else find any easter eggs under the tennis balls?

jamesbernatchez

04-08-2007, 11:44 AM

I'm pumped for the next comp/GTG.

Going to have moabs and a front dig.

Oh really ;)

suckfish

04-10-2007, 08:52 PM

so anyone up for some practice on Friday afternoon around 3 ?

Hard Core RC Guy

04-10-2007, 11:05 PM

so anyone up for some practice on Friday afternoon around 3 ?

you got snow tires? :huh:

J :cool:

suckfish

04-11-2007, 11:08 AM

:driving: not gonna get snow, please stop saying it.. haha is that truck ready yet :driving:

Hard Core RC Guy

04-11-2007, 12:20 PM

there is hope!! a new guy started this week, that just happens to co-own a machine shop.....so, I see the light at the end of the tunnel, and don't hear a train whistle....

J :cool: