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Looking for a crawler - 9/28/2003 9:44:34 PM   
rcmtdriver2000



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From: san pedro, CA, USA
Status: offline 		I have an old tamiya ford ranger xlt but its 2wd.It's in great shape but it doesn't go over big stuff. I'am looking for a realistic looking truck thats 4wd that can crawl like a jeep.Any suggestions?
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RE: Looking for a crawler - 9/29/2003 8:46:39 PM   
Clod


 

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From: manchester, UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		maybe a tamiya pajero xb rock crawling specialist car check out ehobbie.com for one for $149 all radio gear motor the lot

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RE: Looking for a crawler - 10/9/2003 12:55:47 AM   
The Newbie...


 

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From: SydneyNew South Wales, AUSTRALIA
Status: offline 		mate go to my web site it is www.mudcow.com or .au i can't even remember if it is still up but what the hay just check it out and get some farkin ideas

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RE: Looking for a crawler - 5/6/2004 3:36:31 AM   
MudCow


 

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Status: offline 		Hi The Newbie...

They say that imitation is the greatest form of flattery... so thanks... I guess.

Mind you, I'd appreciate it if you used appropriate language when in the act of impersonating me.

Cheers, JK
www.mudcow.com

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RE: Looking for a crawler - 5/6/2004 3:42:12 AM   
dogme9


 

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Joined: 4/6/2004
From: norwich, CT, USA
Status: offline 		wow that truck is amazing how did u build it and how long did it take how much did u spend on it

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RE: Looking for a crawler - 5/6/2004 3:49:42 AM   
MudCow


 

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From: SydneyNSW, AUSTRALIA
Status: offline 		Thanks.

Most of the history of the buildup is on my website. Been into the RC crawling for over 4 years now.

$$$ spent. Not as much as you might think. Mainly the motors, ESC, servos and controller are the big $$$ items. The rest is 100% scratch built so the only real cost was time and elbow-grease.

To build-up a top-notch competition crawler (and I am not talking a top $$$ bling-mobile) it would cost you upwards of US$ 1,000 - 1,500. For a regular 2ch (no independant 4WS) it would be a fair bit cheaper.

And yes it is a lot of fun, yes they are very capable and yes a lot of nitro loving guys have been converted to electric after catching the electric RC crawler bug.

Cheers, JK

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RE: Looking for a crawler - 5/6/2004 4:07:19 AM   
sleepy23



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Joined: 9/10/2003
From: Maryville, TN,
Status: offline 		clodbuster always seem to work extremely well as crawlers. thanks to that calculator, i found i got an 1875 score on a 30 degree ramp

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RE: Looking for a crawler - 5/6/2004 4:10:21 AM   
MudCow


 

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From: SydneyNSW, AUSTRALIA
Status: offline 		That's a lot. You must have quite a short wheelbase.

If you are genuinely interested in RC crawlers there are a few forums on the net that are dedicated to the sport.

www.outerlimits4x4.com -> RC Tech forum
www.rccrawler.com
www.clodtalk.com
www.rcmt.net

And there are more.

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RE: Looking for a crawler - 5/6/2004 3:34:29 PM   
JordanT


 

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From: Montreal, QC, CANADA
Status: offline 		Get a Twin Force. I got one about a month and a half ago and it's great. It's an excellent crawler but at the same time it's fun all around. The only thing I dislike is it's jumping ability. It jumps nice and level but has a hard time soaking up big landings. But if you want a crawler without having to do many modifications then it's great. Plus it does amazing wheelies all the time.

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RE: Looking for a crawler - 5/6/2004 10:57:47 PM   
MudCow


 

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From: SydneyNSW, AUSTRALIA
Status: offline 		With respect for you JordanT, what you have described is what we would call a basher, not a crawler. But hey, as long as you are having fun with it right!

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RE: Looking for a crawler - 5/6/2004 11:15:11 PM   
Unspoken



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Joined: 4/10/2004
From: brooks, AB, CANADA
Status: offline 		ive seen a few failed attempts at making a crawler out fo a twin force.they were better off stock

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RE: Looking for a crawler - 5/6/2004 11:54:51 PM   
Element



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Joined: 9/26/2003
From: Jacksonville, FL, USA
Status: offline 		hey jk I ahvent been to your site since I first got my clod.Its not workign any more is it jsut down or something?

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RE: Looking for a crawler - 5/10/2004 10:43:55 PM   
MudCow


 

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From: SydneyNSW, AUSTRALIA
Status: offline 		edit 15 May 04 - MudCow.com is back online.

< Message edited by MudCow -- 5/14/2004 3:04:59 PM >

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