Tamiya Clod Buster Forum

[chevy camaro]

hereis a pic of my clod

[badtodabone]

I like the body

[chevy camaro]

thanks

[chevy camaro]

this is what i am gona do with my hood and bed i am gona put a model motor in it

[badtodabone]

cool!

[badtodabone]

Hey today i am going to *hopefully* mill my prototype rock hound crawling chassis.

[badtodabone]

Hey what is the most popoular clod frame?

[badtodabone]

hello?

[SteveK]

From sheet numbers I would guess one of the ESP frames, especially the Clodzilla II frame: It's been around for 12 or 13 years, it's cheap, and it works pretty well. ESP is also one of the few aftermarket kits advertised in most R/C magazines and sold through many of the mail-order companies.

[badtodabone]

I am going to make a full tuber. it will use a gijoe jeep body.

[chevy camaro]

Check out my webpage that my wife made www.geocities.com/chevy5412 ...Its not quite finished. But if you like pm her (mikesgirl23) or e-mail her satinangel1980@bellsouth.net and she'll work on one for you

[iljicS]

Should I buy a new Super Clod Buster ? I'll never race it and I'm not really familiar in the beautifull RC world. :confused:

[SteveK]

From what I know about it, the Super Clod Buster is little more than a Clod Buster with a new paintjob, some tweaks to the body (They had to removed the Chevy 'bowties' from the body some years ago), chrome wheels, and bluew plastic instead of red.

Even stock the Super Clod should still be a lot of fun to bash around with. An ESC, some bearings, and oil shocks and it will be a true 'monster truck'. Even if you don't want to race, you can still benefit from a new chassis and 4-link suspension like the racers use. It just gives more suspension travel and better handling.

It would be cheaper to just but the gearcases and tires from Thundertech Racing, and then some aftermarket chassis, but you can upgrade the Super Clod as your budget and buildings skills allow, if you are so inclined.

[badtodabone]

is this thread dead? :confused:

[Spoon37]

nah the clod never dies......it just gets re-invented...

oh and dont forget the super clod also has a bigger and even sillier looking supercharger/scoop thing in the kit now.....the grill now reads 4x4x4 where the bowtie logo would have been in '87, not that its had that for a few years anyway.

still odd that they think a grill disguises an 87 chevy stepside short bed, the rest of the shell is exactly the same.....oh well..... :rolleyes

;)

[tperkins]

I am thinking about getting a clod soon. I want to make it with a custom chassis, but I dont know if it would be better to get a Clod kit and the chassis, or just get axles off or CJ or eBay and build it from scratch?

Oh, if you guys want a place to talk, theres a new forum getting started to talk about custom RCs, full scale cars, and lots more! Check it out and come join!

http://sisoundz.proboards20.com/index.cgi

[Spoon37]

it depends. I got a set of axles first and had the unfortunate task of peicin together just how he ehck you mount stuff like shocks and steering to the axles I had to get alot of help from the forums (mainly R C M T.net), and it spent many week on the shelf. if you are adept at custom work and dont mind waiting to run a great truck then buy axles.

otherwise buy a clod kit(super clod nowadays, same thing) and build it up from a 17 year old kit to a modern whup a$$ MT, that would get you up and running quicker, but will leave you with alot of junk parts and porlly take longer overall once you get to the stage of having made your own chassis, 4 links etc.....the bodyshell should sell well on Ebay tho....as no doubt you'll be using a bigger lighter lexan shell like those designed for the maxx trucks.

I did get a second clod as a kit, and it explained alot that I missed first time round like where the stock shock attach, where th steering servo sits etc. but my modded clod wipes the floor with the stocker, even if the stocker is fun to bash the snot out of...probably cuz I dont care if it breaks as I know how to mod it if anything breaks.....

;)

[Clodfather]

Well I have three modified clods, and all of them are very nice. I like my esp clodzilla the best though, which has eight oil shocks for the suspension. Better yet, they lay down on the chassis and use rockers just like the revo. But I would like some suggestions on motors. Which motor has the most power and speed but still doesn't cost too much?

[badtodabone]

I have a clod to clodfather. Do you really want speed? Because if you got into the crawling world i swaer you won't spend as much and you will have just as much fun.




heres my clod

[4wdmt]

i agree, slow is fun too :D . nice crawler badtodabone.

question guys, what can wheel wideners do? aside from the wide stance, any positive points? is it true that it can give you a "tighter" turn? please give some opinions. anyone using them on their clods? feedback please. thank you. BTW, im thinking of buying the 3/4" TTR wideners.

[SixVi6-Camaro]

well in some cases it will give you a tighter turning radius if you are having a problem with the tires rubbing the 4 link bars when you are turining on a 4 link clod chassis.

[SteveK]

The greatest benefit is simply from the wider stance, which not only helps stability, it reduces the wheelbase/track ratio, so if you go to a 13"+ wheelbase for stability and handling, you won't have such a large turning radius.

Wideners can also help increase the steering throw if you tires rub on the suspension links at full lock, but is just poor design and could have been fixed with a proper planning.

[badtodabone]

wideners can also be bad for crawlers coss they put more stress on the wheels and axles and the axle tubes.

[4wdmt]

nice, thank you for your input/help guys.

[badtodabone]

hey i am going to big bear lakr for some rawling so i will take a lot of pics.

[Lexdog]

I finally finished building my Clodzilla 2, but I don't like the way the servos mount on top of the gearcase (not stable). What servo mount would you suggest I use that will work with the Clodzilla 2. From what I can tell the servo mount kit from the N E W E R A website looks like a quality piece and it looks like it will work? Any suggestions. :confused:

[SteveK]

The Thundertech mount lookes pretty good, especially if you spend a little more and get the bumper as well.

[mavrick0]

Personally I like the JPS bumpers a lot better then the TTR. I had issues with the TTR's bending if you can off a jump a little nose heavy so switched over. Another really good mount which is like the JPS is the Inet bumpers. Very similar in design but the Inet have threaded holes in them like the NE one's for using a skid plate or guard or even for adding light mounts.

[moose]

i am thining about buying a stock clod or txt and makeing a hill climer. Or buying an E-maxx cuz i work at a golf cours so i have lots of room and hills

[badtodabone]

go for it

[SIRMAXX]

Just picked up a complete ESP ClodIV. Good investment, but I want to change the stock motors for something which will preform better. Nothing too wild that will strip my gears though. Don't see myself investing the dough in aluminum diff gear (not yet anyways...)

I'm fairly new to electric RC, and would like suggestions on which motors to purchase. I'm running the Traxxas/Novak E-Maxx ESC, so there's no need for upgrading this part.

What about the stock E-Maxx Titan motors? Will they do? Parallel or in series? On a budget, and don't wish to invest $80.00 on 2 motors.

Please e-mail me or post your particular setup... I'd like new ideas as well.

Thanks.

sirmaxx@canada.com

[vintage_steeps]

Stock titan motors should be just fine for what your looking for. Little more umf in your truck and you keep that great torq with the titans. You might also try changing your batteries i know it cost a lot but if your not running something over 3000 your not having enough fun. Just my 2 cents.

chris

[breakitin]

i just got my new clod kit and orderd a rage chassis with shocks cant wait till it gets to my house . i just got back into rc trucks ,as i own a real rock crawler and work on the rubicon jeep trail alot , but my recent back injury has got me into rcs again so i have just compleated a txt . waiting for upgrade parts ,,,, and a e max waiting for parts ,,,upgrades . i should have some good pics soon

[breakitin]

i bought all three trucks and love them all the txt 1 is pretty impressive ,,,stock ,,,,but watch those collisions it will break ya

[breakitin]

my new clod buster will be on the rubicon trail soon and i hope to be the first rc to traverse 23 miles of the most famouse 4x4 trail in the world http://www.delalbright.com/Forms/rubicon_form_sep25.html (http://)

[rx78gp03s]

hey guys, im' back! and here's a teaser pic of my new clod:
http://members.shaw.ca/rx78gp02/clod/Clod%20017.jpg
if you guys want more details, click on my thread here:
click me (http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129330)

[4wdmt]

wow, thats articulation. nice ride. hmmm, you dont use servo saver?

[rx78gp03s]

thanks, i was actually setting the truck up for rock crawling later. normally it would have servo savers on street driving

[krawlercrazy14]

http://community.webshots.com/photo/194732531/200316529vFxCAa
http://community.webshots.com/photo/194732531/200316255HvgDwh

That my clodbuster, it has magnetic mayhems,9t pinions,jumbo swamp dawg tires, t-maxx rims,locked front and rear axles, super rooster,and 7 cells! let me know how it looks!! later, zack

[krawlercrazy14]

OO ya i also have a metal geared servo front an rear, they are on seperet controls, so i can just turn the front or i can just turn the rear, or i can also turn the and the rear at the same time!!!

[jc2stroke2]

are there any advantagesof haveing the cantilever suspision or is it just show thanks for anyinfoim tryiny to figure out a new idea for a clodthat is gonna be awsome but i cant get thesuspesion down ,jared

[rx78gp03s]

in the begining cantilevers were the only way of boosting suspension by using mechanical leverage also it looked really tricked. The most popular ratio for a cantilever is 2:1. the 2 being the side that is connected to the chassis, and the 1 connected to the shock. for example, a shock with a 1 inch travel will be boosted to 2inches.
|
| a
|
|_o________b_________

A is your 1 ratio, while b is ur 2 ratio. and o is your pivit. the longer arm B is, the more suspension you will have.
however there is an alternate route for insane suspension. you can go the route that is called link mounted suspension. its a popular and yet simple way of doing suspension. The Gecko chassis utilizes it to gain unrival suspension with little effort for example.

[jc2stroke2]

ok so i dont need cantilevers with a four link thanks for the help

[losi racer13]

ok how much do u think it would be to get 2 servo mounts, 2 motors, a sr, 2 servos, and a reciever?

[jc2stroke2]

hi ineed some more help how do i narrow the wheels on my clod andcan i get adapters for tmaxx style wheels

[rx78gp03s]

here's a link to a how to guide on how to narrow your clod rims: clinkity linkity (http://www.utrcrc.com/tech.html#anchor2)

as for tmaxx styled wheels, yes u can get an adapter for it. i think Thunder tech racing makes a set and so does Inet r/c.

[bjp]

Hey guys. I thought some of you might like to check out our clod buster. I can't post any ad type of material, but I wanted to show you guys a photo of the truck.

http://www.teamprpracing.com/graphics/teamprp_berzerker.jpg

[jc2stroke2]

what kind of speed controls can i use andwhat kind of motors caniuse i want the best for the least money i wont be racing or anycompitition at all gonna be a crawler so lo end is neccasry but fast to thanks,jared

[rx78gp03s]

i personally use a Rooster(not super rooster) in my clod with long 540 motors. runs fine and the esc doesn't heat up. Most people would go with the super rooster route when it comes to esc and a pair of titans or magnetic mayhems for motors. But stockers for the moment will do the job till u can come up with more funds. - Ve

[RS4rally1124]

yes im coming back with a vengence should have my clod up here by next week. well i guess its like a jeep. if it has the axl;es its a clod and if jeeps have the grill they are jeeps lol

JT

[Z-tuner]

bjp, that's a cool chassis, here you have a pic of my custom made tribal chissis.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/kazi/kyoshousa1009.jpg

[microrcdude]

WOW WOW WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How the heck did ya make that!!!!

[bjp]

Nice job, Z-tuner. If you are interested, more photos of our truck can be viewed here (http://www.teamprpracing.com/clodphotos.html)

[RS4rally1124]

omg that is beutiful. man if i had the money id paty 200 easy for that chassis plates alone

JT

[microrcdude]

same here. But i think i should get a Clod first.

[4wdmt]

anyone here use integy 55t motors on their clods? just want to ask, how are their performance? most especially its rock climbing power. thanks.

[Dirk Digler]

anyone here use integy 55t motors on their clods? just want to ask, how are their performance? most especially its rock climbing power. thanks.


I can't believe people are still talking crawling around here.
Here's a little spamming!
www.rccrawler.com
where the hardcore hang!

Also: attached is a real crawler for some of you wannabe's to gaze at!!!! :eek:


http://img125.exs.cx/img125/5364/dsc034595qx.jpg

[4wdmt]

nice ride dirk digler.

i also visit your site. heck, its even added on my pooper favorite list.

but as you posted, im not a "hardcore" when it comes to crawling.

[badtodabone]

Heres my clod crawler. also check out www.rccrawlzone.com
mine is a www.rockpunisher.com frame, links and upper link mount equipped truckhttp://img101.exs.cx/img101/4193/clod20pics200051ou.jpg

[microrcdude]

That water looks iced iver?

[badtodabone]

no thats just how my creek looks. I took this pic 1 day before the creek over flowed its banks and took out three bridges and flooded my neighboors goats pen. it was flowing 5 feet deep when it usally flows 3 in deep

[hootienchyna]

ok clod guys i'm trying to set up a rock crawler and have been looking at all your pics, just wondering what are the benefits of a cantalever shock setup and also how are you guys mounting the shock to the lower arm on other trucks i saw.
by the way i have a clodzilla i am working with

thanks

[Dirk Digler]

go to rccrawler.com
and you'll get those answers and more!!!!

[losi racer13]

nice pic. Does anyone know a good cheap setup for a clodzilla 2...right now i have losi shocks on it, bearings. i was thinking about getting a super rooster, two saphire 17 turns, gecko steering mounts, 2 625mg servos. im gonna be just bashing it, some racing but against other mt's , and jumping.

[BCat125]

I miss the good old clodbuster days. I hate to say it but now im at the point when i only run my really good ones once a year for the N/RCTPA worlds then store them again.

[mdewitt71]

I got a Ripper Chassis Clod 2nd Hand (steal of a deal) and was looking for more ideas on how to mount bodies a lil lower on the chassis than the black plastic side body mounts.

http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?t=194796

[tlwhite2120]

just a pic of my clod before the clodzilla IV transformation

[4wdmt]

guys, just a quick question. will the Tamiya TNX oil filled shocks fit a stock super clod buster? i think from the clod picture of tlwhite^^^, they are oil filled shocks.

[badtodabone]

yea any 4in shock will fit the clod

[Mr. Furious]

Hey all,
Racing has all but died in my area. I have a ton of nice electric stuff that I will lose my butt selling so I'm thinking of getting an electric monster. I have loved the clod since it was first released when I was a teenager but never owned one. I had a couple questions about the super clod buster:

The super rooster is the best choice for an ESC, right?

Can I run 2 batteries with a super rooster?

I'd like to run 2 side by side configuration 6 cell packs, can I put 2 in the stock chassis?

How many additional bearings of which size do I need to build it with zero bushings?

I have 8 TNX shocks sitting on my shelf. Can I use all 8 on the tock clod?

What else will I need to get the built right the first time around? Common/necesary mods & etc?

[spiderwc]

hey guys real quick question for ya clod guys i have a new super clod iam converting i want to run this chassis

http://www.xtremercracing.com/Clod_Buster_Carbon_Fiber_Parts.cfm

with these shocks work with this chassis

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKVU4&P=ML


lmk asap because i wanna get this stuff and have some fun ,thnaks in advance

[bad_crawler]

yes they will as my self up there said any 4 inch shock will fit the clod

[Sttct]

I'm not sure I'd use the carbon chasis. If you bash it around - won't it break??

[rx78gp03s]

any chassis is good for bashing.
carbon fiber is pretty resistance at breaking then you think.

[microrcdude]

rx78, where ya been man?

[Mr. Furious]

CF won't usually break but the edges will fray and split if they get rubbed on hard stuff. CF might not be the best for bashing due to the varied terrain it will encounter. Aluminum is nice and cheap. If you bend it past the pont of being bent back , it's easier to buy or fabricate a replacement. If you do go CF, be sure to round all the edges and seal them with good quality CA glue. That will extend the life but eventually the CF layers will fray and seperate at the edges.

[4wdmt]

Guys, question: are the wheel dimesions of the clod and juggs the same? i want to buy the IMEX ALL-T tires for the clod, but i have jugg wheels, i dont know if they are direct fit. Thanks.

[mavrick0]

The diameter is identical between the two. Only difference is the Jugg wheels are a little narrower which won't affect a tire fitting, it will just give you more side wall to protect the side of the wheel from getting nailed or damaged and better for grabbing if you are crawling with them. Same goes with the TXT wheels. They are identical to the Jugg wheels except for the larger pegs on for mounting to the wheel disks.

[4wdmt]

hey, thanks for the reply mavrick. So, the jugg rims kinda "narrowed" clod rims then?

[rx78gp03s]

yes, its been a long time.
maverick is correct.

and hail to the clod, everyone. hail to the clod.

[Adanmtxt1]

Gotta keep it going!!! not sure which pics I like the most, so I am including a lot. For me, the RC hobby is somewhat about the cars (of course) but more about the experience with them, and the fun I have with my brother, my dad, and my mom. And of course you guys! Just to let you guys know where I am coming from.

[Adanmtxt1]

photo dos

[Adanmtxt1]

photo twa

[Adanmtxt1]

another...

[Adanmtxt1]

finally....
I expect this thread to get back on its feet! C'mon, like RS4rally1224 said in the beginning, these are just too cool.

[mnster]

Cool Gecko
Yeah these trucks are fun to drive especially with my brother or friend. We take mini vacations together to get to really good rockcrawling areas.

http://www.freewebs.com/nissan4x4hb/IM000850.JPG

http://www.freewebs.com/nissan4x4hb/IM000888.JPG

http://www.chitownrc.com/gallery/files/5/5/IM000800.JPG
http://www.chitownrc.com/gallery/files/5/5/IM000445.JPG

[mnster]

Pic with new tires today.
http://www.chitownrc.com/gallery/files/5/5/IM000183.JPG

[Adanmtxt1]

I'm forced to confiscate that on the grounds of it being too cool. I've not really seen the half-body half-roll cage look before, but it works.

[kurrz]

Hey is any body running the clodzilla 4 set up or know anything about it? Thanks

[Adanmtxt1]

The ESP Clodzilla is a very popular chassis. It's inexpensive relative to a lot of others, it's simple, and it's lightweight. I don't run one, but there are lots of other guys who do. I have the RC Guy Gecko II....it's sick!!!! :D

[RS4rally1124]

hey guys wassup im back..... oh man i want a crawler back so bad...... anyone got one for sale???

JT

[Badgerboy1970]

Hiya!
I just picked up a Super Clodbuster kit a couple weeks ago. This is definitely one of my all time favorite trucks. I have wanted one since the original Clod was first released when I was 17 (I'm an old man). It is sitting on my workbench partially built--waiting for a full 24 bearing set I ordered to finish it. I wanted to build it up pretty much stock first to see how it all fits together and runs before converting to a crawler over the next 2-3 months. I plan on buying a steering kit and a rock crawling chassis so it's all set to run next spring/summer.

Does anyone have a Clod with two P2K2 Pro, or other non-crawler motors installed? Just wondering how the drive train holds up and which ESC people are using (since the Super Rooster was discontinued). I have an EVX I may be moving from my E-maxx when I install a brushless system soon.

[Adanmtxt1]

The two Chameleon 2 motors rock (ha ha) on the street. Even so, I put them into my TXT-1 because I am converting my clod back to stock form, with stock motors and speed controller, along with that cool 'economy vs. power' switch. I ran an evx in it stock, and it FLEW. go have fun! I really like the huge blower on the Super Clod.

[rcconcept]

OH the carnage!Mental not stay away the skateboard park

[Saito]

Man those uprights were tough and look how its just sheared off! Killer! I doubt I'll ever bust the ones on my Bullhead.

[rx78gp03s]

oh u'd b amaze how easy those up rights are easy to break

[Adanmtxt1]

the metal upright supports sure did their job, huh! stupid skateboarders, grinding up our fair towns. now you have an excuse to get some upgraded uprights!

[ehacker]

Hello..I dont feel like reading through 600 posts so I'm just gonna ask..I'd like to run 40 series 23mm HD pro-line beadlocks on my clod axles...what do I need to complete this job..

thanks

[rx78gp03s]

Hello..I dont feel like reading through 600 posts so I'm just gonna ask..I'd like to run 40 series 23mm HD pro-line beadlocks on my clod axles...what do I need to complete this job..

thanks

i'm thinking just adapters. i have no clue who those rims are actually originally for bbut if it is the maxx as i assume, these should work:
http://rc4wd.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=1_4&products_id=1049

[mnster]

Hello..I dont feel like reading through 600 posts so I'm just gonna ask..I'd like to run 40 series 23mm HD pro-line beadlocks on my clod axles...what do I need to complete this job..

thanks

You will need these ones. If you run the 23mm hex wheels.
http://www.badgerracing.com/~rcracer/forum/showthread.php?t=11349

[Adanmtxt1]

Those beadlocks are sweet, but I like the stock wheels for their light weight, and the availability of many lighter, grippier tires.

[performula]

Hey guys. I thought some of you might like to check out our clod buster. I can't post any ad type of material, but I wanted to show you guys a photo of the truck.

http://www.teamprpracing.com/graphics/teamprp_berzerker.jpg

That is gorgeous! What tires are those?

[77chevy4x4]

clods and high speed really dont mix i like to run mine slow 6.0v slow

[4wdmt]

performula, those tires are IMEX PULLER tires. that chassis looks cool.

[pudder]

Hi.

I bought a used Clodzilla IV recently, thought I'd join the Clod thread.

I also found an easy way to make a top suspension linkage mount on the gearbox where the stock servo saver is mounted. I took a 1/4" air hose male fitting and using drill press I filed off the threads, drilled a hole, and filed down the fitting to fit. I drilled a 1/8" hole through it and I now have an improved suspension. This is an easy way to make the part instead of spending money for a purpose built part!

[pudder]

Here are a couple pics of my truck. The servo mounts are custom, as is the 12 cell battery case. I still need to get some things like body posts, rear steering and other little parts need finishing, but here it is. I will be running an EVX speed control with twin Titan 550's and 2 GP 3300's so it will rip!

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC00761.JPG
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC00760.JPG

[Adanmtxt1]

that is sweet. Those tires are a good choice, especially on pavement. What shocks are you running?

[pudder]

I just stopped off at the hobby shop yesterday and picked up the rest of the stuff to complete my truck; body posts, stiff springs, screws and a couple other parts. I also picked up some aluminum rod that is pre drilled for a 4-40 tap to make some nice steering linkage (since I have stock links). I took out my truck today in a parking lot in town it ran superb.

I am using MGT stock shocks because that is what the truck came with... I like the shocks but I want to get some aluminum caps and get rid of the fake resovoirs. As I mentioned, I bought some Trinity blue springs for the MGT which support the weight of the 12 cells nicely. :)

I'll get some updated pics later!

[Adanmtxt1]

What motors are you running? I am also interested in what sort of articulation your are getting from that chassis. My Gecko got about 80 degrees, but unfortunately, it wasn't run long before I converted it back to stock. :eek: :(

[pudder]

I would guess about 60 or so max but I have it set with stiff springs right now because it is winter and there is only snow to drive on really. I have the pics but I dont have time to put them up right now.

[pudder]

max articulation 60-80 degrees I believe... Here are some pics

Since the pics I've lowered the body and cut the body posts.
I am running twin Titan 550 motors with stock gearing.
I also finished my aluminum tube steering rods I think they are 7/16"?
This is also the body that I recieved when I bought the truck painted like this. I added my own decals except the grille ones. I want to get a Parma long F150.

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC00771.JPG
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC00772.JPG
Pulling a wheelie!
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC00775.JPG
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC00764.JPG
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC00766.JPG

[Adanmtxt1]

nice wheelie! Too bad I will never get a good pic like that. My brother and parents can't drive for me because they will crash, and they cannot hold the camera still either....! That looks great, and will look even better with some nice shocks on there.

[pudder]

I just held the camera with one hand and the radio in the other. I used to be able to steer somewhat at the time with my XR3 but now I have an M8.

[ClodzillaIIIMan]

Hey all,

Just figured i would show off my Sassy Clod that i got from my good buddy MonsterBeetleGuy-(Brad) in a recent trade about 1 week ago.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v502/maximumrcforum/DSC02050.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v502/maximumrcforum/DSC02049.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v502/maximumrcforum/DSC02052.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v502/maximumrcforum/DSC02051.jpg

Thanks brad for the GREAT deal! Its still in same shape and condition that brad had it in. Only stuff i added is EVX,Radio Gear and 2 batts,being the Sassy chassi is setup for dual batts

This Sassy has all the goodies a clod owner could want :D

Thanks again Brad!

[Clodz 72 2003]

Heres a few of My rides..All Clod Based

Past And Present


http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/562000-562999/562732_22_full.jpg



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Alfy :D

[Mini-TBasher55]

Nice Rides. I like the Snow Plow one and the last one. Lookin Good! :D

[pudder]

Nice trucks lots of variety!

I just made some new steel tube front and rear bumpers I'll get pics soon.

[Bmr4life]

Anyone know a good site to go to that focuses on racing Clodbusters and not rock crawling? Seems ever site I find about monster truck racing is talking about nothing but e-maxxes.

[Clodz 72 2003]

Anyone know a good site to go to that focuses on racing Clodbusters and not rock crawling? Seems ever site I find about monster truck racing is talking about nothing but e-maxxes.


Try here, nice group of guys as well :cool:


www.clodtalk.com



Alfy

[Adanmtxt1]

Holy cow, Alfy!!! That is a truly comprehensive collection of Clods! I don't think there is one I do not like. Do you have all of them still, or did you mod then sell over the years? The cool thing about the clod is that you can keep it stock like I have mine now, and have tons of fun with super-long run times (20 minutes easy with a sport 1500mAh pack), or mod it with a good chassis and others and have a blast with rock crawling and bashing that no other truck can supply (except maybe the TXT-1).

[Clodz 72 2003]

Holy cow, Alfy!!! That is a truly comprehensive collection of Clods! I don't think there is one I do not like. Do you have all of them still, or did you mod then sell over the years? The cool thing about the clod is that you can keep it stock like I have mine now, and have tons of fun with super-long run times (20 minutes easy with a sport 1500mAh pack), or mod it with a good chassis and others and have a blast with rock crawling and bashing that no other truck can supply (except maybe the TXT-1).

Thanks for the compliments Fellas

Adanmtxt1. These are the rigs I have had over the years. Out of all of these I have about 3 Left... I like like to trade,sell and buy my rides keeps me on my toes to come up with some new ideas.. In order for me to hold on to a ride, it has to mean alot to me

Clodz Rule. !!! Either as stock or modified... I fell in love with my first one and is really why I got into the hobby

Here in NJ, theres not to much to work with crawling wise, so I mainly stay away from crawlers. As for bashing though, you can always find a spot to bash in NJ


ALfy

[Bmr4life]

Thanks for the compliments Fellas

Adanmtxt1. These are the rigs I have had over the years. Out of all of these I have about 3 Left... I like like to trade,sell and buy my rides keeps me on my toes to come up with some new ideas.. In order for me to hold on to a ride, it has to mean alot to me

Clodz Rule. !!! Either as stock or modified... I fell in love with my first one and is really why I got into the hobby

Here in NJ, theres not to much to work with crawling wise, so I mainly stay away from crawlers. As for bashing though, you can always find a spot to bash in NJ


ALfy


so whats a good clod setup for bashing? Like the cheapest chassis setup out.

[Adanmtxt1]

The Clodzilla is inexpensive, and you can upgrade that chassis as well. It's light, strong, and is possible to make look very pretty. You can mod your Clod with said chassis, some stock motors (20T, right?), a $50 ESC, and an AM radio set for all under $400, no problem. Check RC4wd.com

[rx78gp03s]

so whats a good clod setup for bashing? Like the cheapest chassis setup out.

a custom built, built yourself with spare parts that is.
take a look at mine if you like. its a great basher and has potential to crawl.
ah well.

[pudder]

ThunderTech racing also brought out a new clod chassis that is really cheap compared to the competition.

it is called "Rage"

[Rods]

Anyone know a good site to go to that focuses on racing Clodbusters and not rock crawling? Seems ever site I find about monster truck racing is talking about nothing but e-maxxes.

heres one
http://pub24.ezboard.com/brcmtnet44998

[598bean]

hey! Greetings from a new member in england! you would'nt beleive how hard it is to get parts for clods over here!
almost finished first ever clod conversion!! a 16" wheelbase crawling chassis,with no shocks and no dampers!! crap for jumping,but hey,climbs like a mountain goat!

[pudder]

Glad you see you in the forums! But how come no dampers?

[Adanmtxt1]

Can you send some pictures? How would it work without shocks? Just springs?

[598bean]

have you ever seen The Crawler Stores' Stick chassis?? well kinda like that,but with a 2" wide alloy plate instead of a thin rod,and torsionally activated elastomer axle centering technology,(!) instead of springs and dampers. theyre far less likely to suffer damage as a result of an accident,and,theyre far cheaper!!
as for photo,just as soon as i work out how to do it!!
Cheers for the interest! biggup the clod massive! aye!

[598bean]

nope! cant get photos to down load to thread,so if you want some photos,just email me and i'll send you some!!

[Stampedeguy]

I think I wam getting a clodbuster. I want to upgrade right off the batt with bearings and An ESC and motors. What esc and what motors would give long run time, decent speed, and some more tourqe for relatively cheap? can the clod axles hande hotter motors without modification?

[rx78gp03s]

I think I wam getting a clodbuster. I want to upgrade right off the batt with bearings and An ESC and motors. What esc and what motors would give long run time, decent speed, and some more tourqe for relatively cheap? can the clod axles hande hotter motors without modification?

i would reccomend getting an esc that can handle hot modfied motors as low as a 6turn single. i wouldn't be worrying about if it could handle dual motors, as long as you dont go below 17turns for each motor, but i'm just eiring on the safer side.

take my set up for example, i'm just using a basic normal novak rooster thats only rated for stock motors. i'm running two long can 540 motors and the esc doens't get warm and it has plenty of speed and torque for a rock crawler.

as for putting on hotter motors, yes the axles can handle it but however, you'll probably blow up your motors prematurely because of over gearing.

[darrell675]

I got some pics of my recently finished clodzilla 4. tell me what you guys think.

[darrell675]

another pic.

[darrell675]

and lastly a pic of it showing some articulation. this is nothing by the way I could get more articulation out of it but the bottle is the first thing I grabbed when I took the pic.

[pudder]

nice truck but whats with upside down shocks?

[darrell675]

well I've seen alot of people put them on this way and since there hotbodies shocks there a little bigger than associated so they fit better this way.

[kurrz]

Did you modify the Clodzilla chassis or is that how it is? Nice truck BTW. Thanks

[darrell675]

nope that is how she is. I like it because its has the LWB I measured it out and its 18 and 1/2 inches long, it comes with teflon BB for the cantilevers, all the links, harware, dual servo mounts and steering systems for 4WS, nice thick strong aluminum chassis but lightweight My truck weighs about 7lbs with full electronics, comes with everything you need except clod gearboxes, shocks, electronics, and a body. I spent a total of $375. all I bought was the clodzilla 4 chassis, novak super rooster esc, hotbodies threaded shocks, and a body. I had everything else already.

[kurrz]

Would maxx shocks work with that chassis?

[darrell675]

yes they sure will. all you would have to do is put a washer behing the aluminum shock bushings to space them out a little and they will bolt up just fine. actually the hotbodies shocks I have were supposed to be t-maxx replacement shocks. I got a set of 8 blue aluminum threaded shocks for $65. all I had to do is put oil in them they were already assembled.

[pudder]

The only thing I didn't like about my clodzilla 4 chassis is the front gearbox was at a bad angle. I made a piece where the stock steering goes to mount the links higher for a more adjustable suspension so I can change the angles of my gearboxes. :)

[darrell675]

all I did was readjust how long the links were and my gearboxes are normal.

[Ball Racing]

How come when people put mod motors in their clod that have adjustable timing, and is preset at zero from the factory are spinning the endbell 180 degrees, instead of just switch the positive, and negative leads?

[rx78gp03s]

How come when people put mod motors in their clod that have adjustable timing, and is preset at zero from the factory are spinning the endbell 180 degrees, instead of just switch the positive, and negative leads?

what you are saying is an obvious thing to do. how ever, most motors are designed to spin one way... reallly fast. and not the other way. if you spin the endbell 180, the negatives side of the motors and the positive side are in the right orientation as directed by current flow for full power.

[jocktheglide165]

what is the difference between the clodbuster vs the super clodbuster?

[rx78gp03s]

what is the difference between the clodbuster vs the super clodbuster?

mechanically the same.
esthitics really. clodbuster is red, super clod buster is blue. duh.
originally the clod buster had a chevy logo in the front grill, then it got costly for tamiya to listen the emblem then it was removed at some point in the original clod.

thats bout it really.

[jocktheglide165]

mechanically the same.
esthitics really. clodbuster is red, super clod buster is blue. duh.
originally the clod buster had a chevy logo in the front grill, then it got costly for tamiya to listen the emblem then it was removed at some point in the original clod.

thats bout it really.
oh well mind as well get the super clod then vs the original clod. :rolleyes: thanks for telling me that.

[4wdmt]

Jock, you will also get the metal chassis brace where the suspension links are connected in the chassis on the super clod.

[darrell675]

unless your a collector your clod will never stay stock.

[rx78gp03s]

nice truck but whats with upside down shocks?

thats so that the piston is constantly in shock oil, also prevents shock oil from leaking and most importantly, all of this helps dampening.

[jocktheglide165]

Can You Put The Traxxas Emaxx Titan Motors In The Clod Buster?

[rx78gp03s]

yup. i got a pair of titans right now on my clod with an evx.

[jocktheglide165]

yup. i got a pair of titans right now on my clod with an evx.
damn now you got me wanting a clod again.... :D

[rx78gp03s]

the set up is okay. i much would prefer two brushless in my clod instead. the hard part is getting one of the burshless system to spin the other way while the other spins the right direction.

and hey, go get a clod! their awesome

[darrell675]

I used to have a e-maxx and I would rather put a brushless in one of them. I got a clod because its a rockclimber, puller and the occasinal racer all in one. sure you can have a e-maxx do all thoses but not as good as a clod in my opinion.

[rx78gp03s]

alright you guys, i have a suprise for you guys.
in about 2 days, i will have my camera and i'll post up pics of my clod. the long and awaited update!! soo look out!

[pudder]

I have the EVX and titans in my clod it rips.

[darrell675]

cain't wait to see it man. oh yeah a evx and titans in your clod of course it will rip. I'd just rather have a e-maxx with them. and a clod with lathe motors for climbing.

[rx78gp03s]

you know what? bad news. and good news.
bad news: i wont have any pics until the 16th of april since that i'm not going to be purchasiing the sony dsc-h1
the good news: Sony came out with a dsc-h2 camera it'll by out on the 12th of april. i'll be buying that instead!

[Ball Racing]

I am going to put 2 of the novak 5,800 brushless in my clod, with 2 6 cell packs, and 2 speed controls,
which of the three wires do I switch around to get opposite rotation?

I know on my nemisis blue 10xl I just switch any 2 wires, and you get opposite rotation, just wondering if the same with novak?

Thanks

[pudder]

Hmm... maybe try asking in the brushless forum?

[darrell675]

I hope you got some aluminum or steal gears in that thing. I wouldn't imagine the stock gears holding up for too long.

[Ball Racing]

5800ss isn't that strong,
I was running 17 turns on 12 cells, but the brushes only lasted about 3 battery packs.

[rx78gp03s]

with the novak you can't change it to spin reverse. as for a solution, i dont think one exists, but you can always flip the rear gear box so its in the same orientation as the front.

in other news i finally got my camera yesterday, and here's a teaser pic of my newly renovated clod!! Look out for my thread in the near future.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a217/rs4ricer/DSC002.jpg

[rcconcept]

I am going to put 2 of the novak 5,800 brushless in my clod, with 2 6 cell packs, and 2 speed controls,
which of the three wires do I switch around to get opposite rotation?

I know on my nemisis blue 10xl I just switch any 2 wires, and you get opposite rotation, just wondering if the same with novak?

ThanksThe Novak systems are censored type system & they won`t run in reverse rotation.But you can turn the rear gearcase to face in the same direction as the front gearcase(motor located to the rear)

[rcconcept]

Thunder tech racing soon will be release a axle tube,steering knuckle & later in the summer gear case halfs

http://www.thundertechracing.com/pics/gearcase8.jpg

http://www.thundertechracing.com/pics/gearcase5.jpg

www.thundertechracing.com

[pudder]

dope!

[4wdmt]

wicked! upper and lower link mounts all integrated in the axles. I hope its not too expensive.

[Adanmtxt1]

Yeah, captured link ends! It seems like a great idea, but I too hope the price doesn't dissuade their appeal. Slick!

[rcconcept]

Estimated pricing will be around $15.00/pr for the steering knuckels, $20-$25/ pr for the axle tubes and $25-$30 for the gearcase sides. The gearcases will also include a longer center gear counter shaft and full hardware kit. This is from Thundertech VP

[hemiclod]

Just Finished this one a little while ago
New Era Chassie
Inetr/c alum. knuckles
R/C Guy stearing kit front and rear
JPS Cant. w/ Integy shocks
Thunder Tech Racing axle supports
Imex Tires
Custom made Battery tray thank you John

[sobe164]

Alright you guys, its been a couple years since any one has writtin in here, and well here i am. i have a completly stock clod. ive dreamed of owning this truck for at least the last 10 yrs that i can remember. i got it in a trade for a stampede. but i have a question to any one. i know theres a on off switch. but what i dont get is the switch on the other side. can any one tell me what that is...... please dont tell me all the clod people are gone as soon as i finaly get one.....

[rx78gp03s]

welcome to the clod forum
and congratulations on the purchase of your tamiya clod buster.
to answer your question, do you have a picture of the switch and can you see if it connects to anything. I haven't owned a stock clodbuster in a long time.
Your story sounds alot like my story. And no we are all not dead, well atleast not me.

[Ball Racing]

The other switch is the "power- economy" switch, it bascially switched the motors from series to paralell wiring, for more run time or more power...

[sobe164]

thank you, whats the cheepest esc and motors i can get for this?? i am tryin to hook it up for my wife, she told me earlyer that this is the perfect truck her. me i have a emaxx that i love. but this clod also has sum of my love.....

[rx78gp03s]

if you hopped up your emaxx already, you could use the titans motor plus a novak rooster or any esc rated up to 15turns or better should do. I ran an evx and a pair of titans for a while it was okay. until i upgraded to 2 dual novak 5800ss brushless and man is it a mahcine@

[sobe164]

i havent hooked my emaxx up yet, im still running it all stock, im just t rying to figerout what i could do to get it too run better, the motors that are in it right now are not the best

[rx78gp03s]

the clod is not made for running fast, but to run over things.
its alot more funner to bash with it for fun then to go superspeed

[sobe164]

any one willing to sale a setup at a deccent price???????

[chevy camaro]

i like

[hyperstang]

Just picked up the BERZERKER chassis and put my D2 motors in her. Made it to the clod races today and dominated 3 heats.

So CLODS are meant to be fast.......and big...

[Ball Racing]

How many cells?

[hyperstang]

Running matched packs 7.2V. Been racing for 3 years now and this chassis is the best by all time. I have the XC2 chassis, ran all of the TTR chassis except for the Tremor chassis with full roll cage. This one is the best so far. I have a race coming up and I'll post some pics of my bad boy...

OH YEAH!!!!!

[hyperstang]

Well...

Going to get back into the monster jam scene here in the islands. Everyone seems to be running the BERZERKER chassis by PRP, but I think for now, I'll run the RAGE by thundertech. Have the chassis and some other stuff I need to get competitive coming in about a week from now. I need to get her ready by April...

Keep you guys posted....

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

Heres my Clod project at the moment...Going Old School...Sassy Chassis...Sees aluminum rims...Duratrax Diamond Spike Tires...Trinity blue shocks...ESP Ladder braces...I have to install the NIP Magnetic Mayhems I bought recently along with a Tekin Titan ESC...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Picture148.jpg

Brad

[hivemind]

Hey all, haven't posted in a while. My wife gave birth to my second son three months ago and is just now getting back up on her feet. Now that I have had a little time I finally got project SPECTRE completed. This bioniclod has quad bodyposts, front and rear, quad swaybars, front and rear, twin mamba maxxs, a full pro race chassis from jps including the aluminum gearboxs and tubes, a tekin servo (234 oz.), four integy resevoir shocks with med. heavy springs (70 wt. oil, two integy aftershocks, a xxtra rec. and a partridge in a pear tree. This clod has seen several different versions, this being ver. 7.0 and is probably the last version after I put the titanium treatment to the axles and gears. Let me know what you think.

[GT Freak]

does anyone know if tamiya made a comercial for the clods??

[4wdmt]

Nice question GT. Of all the "old" Tamiya promotional / commercial videos I watched, never did I saw one for the original clod. I never thought of it also, lol.

[4wdmt]

Back to your question GT Freak, I just stumbled upon this PROMO VID OF TAMIYA on youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTyY3iESWfE

Its a real monster truck! fun to drive.

[ClodDude]

Hey guys,

Here's my 20th Anniversary Clod project. I used mostly aftermarket Clod parts. (I guess you can call it "Clod-borg" or "Bionic Clod" too ;)); however the body is from the Original Clodbuster and Super Clodbuster. The motor is a 1/6 Revell Diecast which I motorized (including scoop butterflies and throttle body), added electronic engine sound and R/C'd:
(Youtube video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiEux1N31vg

[cuzican]

I wanted a clodbuster in a bad way when I was younger buy couldn't afford one and my parents surely wouldn't buy me one. I've been pretty deep in nitro r/c for some time now (but I already ordered my new waterproof emaxx to play with in the winter) and it recently dawned on me to hunt down a clodbuster. So I found a bone stock on on ebay that has a novak speed controller and futaba attack radio. Got it home ran 1 pack through it, re-charged and within a couple minutes I did a wheelie and upon landing the truck just died. No forward, no reverse, no steering. Nothing. The red light on the speed control is on. Thats it. I don't know a thing about electric stuff. up until now batteries were just something to run my servos. Any idea where I should start looking? all the connections look good from what I can tell. I'm a moron with electric stuff as I've never used it. Thanks for any help.

Edit: Now I need to find a Kyosho Nitro USA-1. Always wanted one of them too.

[jshiigi808]

i need help deciding on what chassie to buy. im looking for something that has more suspension travel than stock,enough ground clearance to go off road. im not going tov race it.

[4wdmt]

It's very true. Clods has so many chassis options that you'll have a hard time picking which one is suited for you. I find the thundertech rage chassis to be an all-around chassis for the clod. For race, bash or crawl. But check this link out. The chassis options are listed for it's intended purpose:

http://www.clodparts.com/catagories/chassis.html

Your choice will end up on how much are you willing to spend : )

[jshiigi808]

thanks for the info. but now im having a problem findind a esc. im gonna set up my truck for some rock crawing and bashing around. i wanna run two motors and if posible two batterys. what esc should i buy? i want to run brush motors

[4wdmt]

Two batteries and two motor set-up. The only ESCs I can think of are the Novak super duty. Traxxas EVX. HPI E-Savage ESC and the Mtronics one.

[jshiigi808]

dyou guys heard of team integy? how are there motors? i wanted to know if i can run them in my clod? i ask this cause my local hobbie shop only carries those.

[4wdmt]

As far as I know, they are just plain ol' electric brushed motors. I used one, actually 2 on my clod crawler before. They just perform the way they should be.

What particular motor are you planning to get?

[jshiigi808]

im planning on getting the 55t motor

[4wdmt]

Yup. Those are the motors I bought. Well, they are ok for crawling. I sold my gecko 2 crawler (rtr), it's just not my thing. Too slow for my taste.

Be sure to lock your diffs.

[cuzican]

question for ya. I think I stripped the gears in my stock clod axles. I don't know much about this truck because I bought it stock and have left it alone and rarely ran it. What do you guys replace them with?

[Adanmtxt1]

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXAWE0&P=ML

/sarcastic answer
http://rc4wdstore.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_16&products_id=122

[4wdmt]

cuzican, I just want to double check. You actually stripped the gears in the diffs of your clod? What motors and battery are you using?

[cuzican]

Just the stock stuff. Its mostly a shelf queen I just had it out the other day to monkey around with it a little. I don't know for sure what is stripped but the rear wheels stopped running but the motor still runs. So I cruised it around with front wheel drive for a little bit then the same started happening with the front wheels. I havn't taken it apart yet. I bought this thing because I always wanted one as a kid but I don't know much about it because I just stuck it on a shelf. Now that I've broken something, I might as well upgrade.

[4wdmt]

It is most probably just the pinion being loose or stripped. Tamiya pinions are soft, they are made of aluminum. You will notice that the actual gears inside are covered with aluminum color (grease and pinion shavings mixed). take out the rear motor (just 2 screws) and you will see it.

Clod diffs are pretty much bullet proof, unless you race and got hot motors plugged in.

[cuzican]

must be pinion then. like I said I havn't taken it apart yet, just noticed a serious lack of forward motion. lol. hhmm, maybe time to go brushless in my emaxx and swap the titans into the clod.

[4wdmt]

If it is stock clod chassis, the endbells of the titan motors will touch the plastic link suspension. I tried it once.

It is probably just the pinion being loose or stripped.

[cuzican]

Well crap, then I'll have to get another chassis. I was gonna leave it stock. But maybe I'll build a crawler.

[Willythickfoot]

Here be ours:)

[4wdmt]

Wow. The stock body still looks good with white color and stock decals.

[cfjan]

My relatively stock Clod! :D

[cfjan]

Some outdoor shots!! :cool:

[cfjan]

Super Clod doing its thing!! :D

[cfjan]

True Monster Truck style!!! :cool:

[cfjan]

All 4 off the ground!! :D

[cfjan]

It corners pretty hard too!! :eek:

[cfjan]

Check out my Wild Willy... I mean, Clod... :D

[cfjan]

Looking good, eh?! :rolleyes:

[cfjan]

Catching some air!! :D

[7urb0_c471]

That looks really good, cfjan! Is that the Parma clod body?

I packed my Clod up a while ago because I didn't want to spend more money to get a rear steering kit for the Gecko II chassis, or
bring it back to stock form and modify it from there. It was fun for a while though, and you can't go wrong with long run times :D.

[cfjan]

It is the Parma Clod lexan shell...

I tried to keep it relatively stock... stock chassis, suspension arms, etc.

Run time is decent... I run 2 packs, though.. (14.4V) so the run time isn't too great either, but not bad!! (running standard 540 silvercans.. !!)

[4wdmt]

Nice pics cfjan. I have to agree. I also have a stockish clod and they are fun.

[cfjan]

Thanks!

Yeah, I want to keep this one relatively stock.. because if I am going to change out the whole chassis, suspension, etc. then it is not really a "Clod" to me anymore..

Anyway, so this one is running stock chassis and suspension arms.. of course, oil shocks are used.. (from my Tamiya buggies, ha!) And servo on axle setups are used to sharpen the control.. but otherwise stock!

[4wdmt]

It is pretty much the same set-up with mine. If I have some time, I'll take some pics (action pics like yours). Most especially now the weather is getting better here.

[cfjan]

Looking forward to some pics!!

[4wdmt]

Some showroom pics for the moment :D:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/4wdmt/Pic372.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/4wdmt/Pic360.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/4wdmt/Pic359.jpg

Thanks for looking.

[4wdmt]

This is the mod I did on the chassis to make room for the suspension compression:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/4wdmt/Pic368.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/4wdmt/Pic366.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/4wdmt/Pic365.jpg

Enjoy.

[cfjan]

Nice, I like it.. I also had to Dremel out part of the chassis to clear the servo.. I didn't take that much out, though, ha! :D

I am looking for a skid like the one you have.. is it a JunFac? I know they used to sell one like that but I can't find it anymore.. any idea??

Here's a short video I shot.. LOL, not so easy to try to drive and film at the same time.. :eek:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTtLdm-IctI

[4wdmt]

Nice vid cf. Yeah, those bumpers are from Junfac. They are nice and protects the axles well. I dunno why he doesn't carrry them anymore. I would like to buy another set just in case or for another project.

[cfjan]

If you find them let me know, ha! We should write JunFac to have them bring it back!!

[4wdmt]

I'm with you. Who will be writing? lol.

[cfjan]

I did already, didn't get any response.. maybe you can give it a try too.. maybe with enough demand, they will re-tool up for it!! ha!

[cfjan]

Was able to get a JunFac skid (used, although it looks brand new!) for my Clod!! It goes to the front! I am a happy camper!! :D

[cfjan]

On the rear, I installed a modified rc4wd skid.. I hammered the skid to change the shape a little bit.. got more ground cleance and wrap around the axle much better!! :cool:

[cfjan]

2 classic Tamiyas at their best!! ;)

[cfjan]

I thought this is a pretty nice action pic!! :D

[cfjan]

Lifting the inside wheels and kicking up some serious gravel storm!! :cool:

[cfjan]

When turning, you can lift the throttle to initial a slide / drift, and then gun the throttle to have all 4 spinning up.. :D

14.4V helps, of course, ha!!

[4wdmt]

Hey. Good to hear you got a junfac bumper. We almost have the same mods, lol. But I don't the bumper on your action pics.

I like the first action pic you posted.

[cfjan]

Yeah, took those pics before I installed the skids! :D

[4wdmt]

Super Clod CR-01 hybrid:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/4wdmt/LCCR01chassis004.jpg

[cfjan]

Wow, you got a CR-01 already?!

I am still waiting from Tower!! I pre-ordered it a couple of months ago.. still nothing!!

[cfjan]

Good thing that I am running a lexan shell for bashing, ha!! :D

[cfjan]

I like the drifting Clod!! :rolleyes:

[cfjan]

4ws!!

[cfjan]

Check out the tires working hard!! :D

[cfjan]

Showing off the new skids... :cool:

[cfjan]

Some flying lessons... :D

[4wdmt]

Wow, you got a CR-01 already?!

I am still waiting from Tower!! I pre-ordered it a couple of months ago.. still nothing!!

Hahaha. LHS here in Canada don't follow Tamiya release dates. There are already a handful of sightings of CR-01 build and driven around. Some footage in youube already.

Back to the topic. Looks like you had another blast driving your clod.
Nice action pics. Makes me want to get out today and drive my clod, but too darn cold outside (1deg C).

Any chance of getting some vids of it in action?