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RE: Super Clod Buster Build-up Thread - 1/2/2009 6:59 AM   
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RE: Super Clod Buster Build-up Thread - 1/2/2009 7:16 AM   
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RE: Super Clod Buster Build-up Thread - 1/2/2009 7:29 AM   
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Status: offline 		Of course, if you are feeling lazy, you can always order it directly from ESP...

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RE: Super Clod Buster Build-up Thread - 1/3/2009 10:23 AM   
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Status: offline 		Okay.... I saw a post somewhere recommending foam inserts for the Clod. They cut them to create jagged edges all the way around. I think they referred to another post for the details...

I just spent an hour going through pages 1-76 and all I saw was page 49, where Duratrax foam inserts were used.


Should I go ahead and do foam inserts? Where do I get them? Anyone know where the post is to explain how to do it?


I have the electronics up and I found spacers for my servos... getting close now... pics coming soon.

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RE: Super Clod Buster Build-up Thread - 1/4/2009 4:02 AM   
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Status: offline 		i think on minew when it finally goes back together im going to seal the holes in the rims with some hot glue or silicone and see how the truck runs like that. it will most likely not be very good but i just want to try it out. its only silicone so it is easily reversible.


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RE: Super Clod Buster Build-up Thread - 1/4/2009 5:53 PM   
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Status: offline 		can some one please tell me if this will work on my clod WITHOUT having to trim anything off the stock arms???

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RE: Super Clod Buster Build-up Thread - 1/4/2009 6:55 PM   
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RE: Super Clod Buster Build-up Thread - 1/5/2009 12:41 AM   
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Status: offline 		i know that your servo set up you can still run the factory links from the chassis to the axle. on some of the kits i have seen it says they require trimming off the shock mounts

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RE: Super Clod Buster Build-up Thread - 1/5/2009 3:56 AM   
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Status: offline 		You are right.. that's the reason why I went w/ my setup..

What setup are you trying to do?

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RE: Super Clod Buster Build-up Thread - 1/6/2009 2:16 AM   
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Status: offline 		i want my set up like yours... its stock(ish) and works well i just want something that i can pick up and drive around over stuff and not have to go get it all the time from being stuck in the tall grass or anything like that. i dont want to seem like a copier so ill paint mine a different color.

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RE: Super Clod Buster Build-up Thread - 1/6/2009 2:22 AM   
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No shame of copying me.... (joke)

Yeah, keep us posted.. I did my research and came up w/ what I wanted.. doesn't mean it is the best one by a long shot.. but for me, I wanted to keep the stock chassis and suspension setup, so that's the setup I ended up with..

Been pretty happy with it! It is really a good basher.. you pick up and mess with it and put it away.. you build it right the first time and they don't go bad on ya!!

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RE: Super Clod Buster Build-up Thread - 1/6/2009 3:22 AM   
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RE: Super Clod Buster Build-up Thread - 1/6/2009 5:22 AM   
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Status: offline 		LB does yours still have the factory metal axle braces?? the ones that go where the stock plastic bumper would go on the gearbox housing. i dont remember seeing it in the many pics you posted. i still might just get a real hi torque servo and lock down the stock servo savers and run the steering as intended such as dr evil has done. any reason not to??

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RE: Super Clod Buster Build-up Thread - 1/6/2009 10:08 AM   
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I need to build my self an all stock Clod. I have 4 modded Clods, 2 TXT's, Stampede, Juggernaut 2 and a F-350 hi-lift I like the new Chrome version that came out.




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RE: Super Clod Buster Build-up Thread - 1/6/2009 10:18 AM   
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Yes, my setup retains the factory metal braces on both sides...

Any reasons not to keep the stock steering setup? Try it and let us know.. I ditched it after running it for about 5 minutes, but that's just me.. I didn't have aftermarket parts to help with the stock steering setup, so that certainly could be one of the reasons..

But the way I see is, the stock saver (the crank at the gearbox) is certainly a weakness.. but, to me, the biggest problem is that even when everything is tighten down as much as you can, there is still slope in the system that you can't take out.. for example, the servo is pushing / pulling the rods, and not all the motion is translated to steering.. some moves the suspension instead, for example.. and that you simply can't take out.. unless you eliminate the rod that goes between the chassis and the gearbox..

Anyway.. like I said, probably works okay, but I just didn't want to deal with it..



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LB does yours still have the factory metal axle braces?? the ones that go where the stock plastic bumper would go on the gearbox housing. i dont remember seeing it in the many pics you posted. i still might just get a real hi torque servo and lock down the stock servo savers and run the steering as intended such as dr evil has done. any reason not to??



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RE: Super Clod Buster Build-up Thread - 1/6/2009 11:52 AM   
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Status: offline 		Here are some updated pics of my Clod build up. So far I have the stock axles assembled and filled with 6X12 and 5X8 Boca bearings. The chassis is an EBR(Eric Beach Racing) racing frame that's been modified and shown a little TLC as far as cleaning it up for looks goes. The body mounts are CPE(Crawford Performance Engineering) along with the inner axle stiffeners that were used for strengthening purposes, but also as drilling templates to mount the lower links. For now I'm going to leave the stock silver cans in it, but they will need to be changed out for mod motors since the can hits the links at full flex. I should have my Thunder Tech Racing steering, skidplate, and servo mount kit for the front axle on Wednesday. I will be buying another Thunder Tech steering kit soon so I have 4WS working. I'm either going to buy a Traxxas EVX-2 or Novak Super Duty ESC. Anybody have any preferences of one of those ESC's over the other? I already have two PPP 208 oz. in. heavy duty servos. I hope to have my body painted in the next week or two. I need to get to the LHS for paint before I can do it. It's an F-650 REVO 3.3 body. I'm making a custom polycarbonate tray for all of the electronics. I hope to have it as a rolling chassis, accept for shocks and springs, by this Wednesday. I'm still not sure exactly what I'm going to use for shocks, I still need to take some measurements and figure out what I think will fit the best. Losi .6 shocks are supposed to work well. That's all so far. I'll post more pics up after I get the shocks and steering installed. Keep in mind, I'm still in the mock up phase. I'm going to strip all of this back apart and use all hex hardware and do my final clean up and paint job on the frame. Hopefully I'll be doing this sooner than later; it's killing me to not be able to drive this thing!!!

Does anyone know if I have to buy a reverse rotation motor for this thing? I was looking at how the axles are mounted and it doesn't appear to need any reverse rotation motor. Plus, neither motor is listed as a reverse rotation in the manual or on the can so I assume two regular 19T mod motors would probably work well, right? The only 19T motors I can find with adjustable timing cost about $45+ and I would rather spend $25 - 30 on a motor since I have to buy two.

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RE: Super Clod Buster Build-up Thread - 1/6/2009 6:04 PM   
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That EBR tuber is coming along very nicely. Here are some pics of my EBR. Iam using two LRP V10 17turn doubles wired in parallel to a Novak Rooster reversible ESC and a Hitec 645 servo up front.



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RE: Super Clod Buster Build-up Thread - 1/6/2009 6:05 PM   
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RE: Super Clod Buster Build-up Thread - 1/6/2009 6:27 PM   
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Status: offline 		I would use the novak over the evx myself. As far as motors go, if there are clearance issues and you can't go with something like the s-600 electrifly, maybe you could use soemthing like a 19 turn trinity acornite? These usually are around 30 bucks I think. That's a cool looking chassis btw!

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RE: Super Clod Buster Build-up Thread - 1/6/2009 6:35 PM   
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Status: offline 		Most of the 19 turn motors have locked timing. If you need to reverse the rotation on the motor , it has to be an adjustable timing motor if using dual motors. Timing has to be set at zero degrees before you can reverse polarity or you can use a reverse rotation motor such as the titan reverse rotation.

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RE: Super Clod Buster Build-up Thread - 1/6/2009 7:52 PM   
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Status: offline 		Yeah most are locked because they are used for spec racing etc. The speed gems line has adjustable timing, they even having markings so you know you are at zero etc, unlike alot of the others which have just a mark and you have to guess. I can see running a 19 turn or maybe 17 turn in these things, does anyone go any further than that? LOL seems like it would be a handful...

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RE: Super Clod Buster Build-up Thread - 1/6/2009 8:27 PM   
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Status: offline 		Man, I havent been around in a long while, but these clodbusters never get old They sure are sweet old trucks, and they are the original tough 4wd monster truck in my opinion

I dont have one, but maybe one day I will. I have a t-maxx that I have converted to electric though. I think I am going to lock the axles, and a few other things, but I have a couple questions for you guys...

How much can a couple of new or good used stock clodbuster motors be picked up for? Also, do these run off of just one 7.2v battery? And also, I have a Novak 15t reversible ESC. Will 2 clod motors be too much for it, or will they be ok? I was thinking that setup would probably work fine, but would like your opinions.

basically im looking for a little more grunt, and I think the clod motors would work well on my t-maxx. Would I be better off with the 55t lathe motors, or the clod motors for power and runtime?

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RE: Super Clod Buster Build-up Thread - 1/6/2009 8:45 PM   
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Status: offline 		I would go wit the Traxxas titan motors, they are good motors for the money and are reliable. The 55 turn motors are good for crawling becuse they are High torque motors, but they are low RPM motors and you will have no speed. If you are looking for a motor for bashing then I would go with a 27 turn or less. Are you looking for speed or longer runtimes because how you wire the motors(in series or in parallel) will have an effect on the ESC.

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RE: Super Clod Buster Build-up Thread - 1/6/2009 8:59 PM   
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Status: offline 		Sorry, i should have clarified a little. Im not going for speed, but Im going to make more of a crawler/puller out of it. I have an electric stampede ill use for the speed runs

So basically im looking for something that will give me good run times off of a single 7.2v battery, along with lots of torque. 6 or 8mph is plenty. Also, the transmission is 2 speed, so if I want a little speed, I can flip a switch and be in high gear.

I currently have a single trinity P2K 27t motor on it. Run times are pretty good, and power is also pretty good, but i could always use a little more

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RE: Super Clod Buster Build-up Thread - 1/6/2009 9:07 PM   
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Status: offline 		The Novak fiftyfive is a good choice.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXTJD7&P=7



Also here is a guide on how to wire your motors


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