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Super Clod Buster Build-up Thread

Old 10-26-2008, 10:30 AM
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You can either just glue the differential gears or buy some spools.. Clod spools are made by many... maybe run a search?! Here are some examples:

http://rc4wdstore.com/product_info.p...roducts_id=151

http://rc4wdstore.com/product_info.p...roducts_id=571

Good luck!
Old 10-26-2008, 11:40 AM
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try this guy. I know he has stuff for clods I bought some stuff from him ... fast shipping good prices. http://crawfordperformanceengineering.com/
Old 10-26-2008, 11:43 AM
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here you go. http://www.crawfordperformanceengine...60e98d33dda69c
Old 10-26-2008, 04:08 PM
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Hey just wondering if there is any way i can have locking differentials with my clod up above and if so where can i get it?
If you have a hot glue gun then I'd say just use that. I've locked the diffs in a few different clods with hot glue and it has always held up great. The upside of using hot glue is that its inexpensive and can be unlocked whenever you want, unlike if you use something like JB Weld.


[link=http://clodzone.com/?p=135]How to lock your diff with hot glue[/link]
Old 10-26-2008, 06:42 PM
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Hey guys thanks so much for the info. I.ll let you know what I do.
Old 10-26-2008, 07:40 PM
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hey I read some of the links and they said they recommended locking only the rear axle, is there a reason for that?
Old 10-26-2008, 10:37 PM
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Trade off between better steering and better traction............
Old 10-27-2008, 12:19 PM
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If you're building a crawler then you'll definitely want to lock both. If you're building something to run around the back yard then you might want to lock just the rear (or neither for that matter) so you keep a good turning radius. What happens is when you lock one of them you lose a little turn radius, and when you lock both you lose a ton of turning radius. The only way to really solve the turning radius problem with them both locked is to go with separate high torque servos mounted on the axles and even then the turning radius probably won't be like it was unlocked.
Old 10-27-2008, 04:44 PM
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thanks, Im going to lock both axle's cause I want to make it a really good crawler. I have 4 wheel steering and I have hi torqe servo's on each axle.
Old 10-28-2008, 01:36 PM
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he just wondering what people the though on the TRAXXAS EVX-2 Dual Motor Speed Control. I have used the super rooster but ive just wanted try something different for this build
Old 10-28-2008, 03:42 PM
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yes u can use it and what is nice about it u can jump one side and use one battery or use two for 14.4 volts
Old 11-07-2008, 03:06 PM
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According to Tamiyablog Tamiya is planning on unveiling a "chrome edition" of the super clod buster at the tamiya fair this month!
Old 11-07-2008, 03:12 PM
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Metallic special?! Neat......
Old 11-07-2008, 05:44 PM
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Metallic special?! Neat......
Yea they're calling it a "Chrome Edition" but I'm expecting that if there is a US version it'll be called a "Metallic" edition or at least thats what they've called them in the past.
Old 11-07-2008, 06:30 PM
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Default RE: Super Clod Buster Build-up Thread

awww man looks like i have another 2 to buy then to add to my collection.

i want all the lunchbox variants vintage, re:re, and gold, pumpkin and metalic pumpkin.

then all the clod variants, clod buster, super clodbuster and bullhead now it looks like i have another to add.

oh well hehehe such a shame
Old 11-11-2008, 01:52 AM
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Hey slowly building up the clod to a crawler and just wonder what a really nice motors would be for crawling. i have an traxxas evx-2 speed control. thanks for the help
Old 11-11-2008, 03:08 PM
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Default RE: Super Clod Buster Build-up Thread

i need to find a second had clod now.

i have found all the rare bullhead parts to make one..

got both the yellow f parts
both chromec parts
red chassis
full body set

gonna look awesome!!! might add head lights and high lift kit to it as well as bearings
Old 11-23-2008, 11:15 AM
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This is driving me nuts.. For some reason I can not fit the body properly on the clod buster chassis. The body front mount holes do not go through the front mount posts properly as in they only go through a couple of mililimers which means that the hole for the body pins are not visible.

Here is a picture of the body and as you can see the screw is in the way for it to go down properly. What am I doing wrong here? I am not supposed to force down right?
I bought this car second hand by the way and it seems it has been a problem since the guy originally built it.

for your information, the screws are of the correct length, i,e, 3x15mm. I have measured them.

Old 11-23-2008, 11:36 AM
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reverse the screw??...[8D]
Old 11-23-2008, 11:45 AM
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Good idea! Is that how I am supposed to do? I am just reading the manual and I am doing according to the manual.

Ok I just did that. Great thanks! Solved the problem.. Is that how you did it too? Still weird that the manual is so wrong.
Old 11-23-2008, 01:53 PM
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mine is off...different body on...
Old 11-23-2008, 11:35 PM
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Are their any major differences between the original Clodbuster and the new Super Clodbuster? I recently picked up a NIB vintage Clod, but that is going to immediate shelf queen duty. However, I would also like to get a reproduction Clod and I'm wondering if their different at all than the originals. Just curious.
Old 11-24-2008, 06:22 AM
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Default RE: Super Clod Buster Build-up Thread

almost the same with the original...few licenced items are changed, and colors...

run mine in first snow last night...what a ride......but I broke one wheel (getting under a running Focus)...and I did a total shower when I get back in the house....take out the electronics, and batteries...(running a 5000 mAh 3S lipo, an EVX-2 ESC...stock motors...
Old 11-24-2008, 11:19 AM
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Broke a Clod wheel?! Time to get some spares....
Old 11-24-2008, 12:14 PM
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Yeah that's odd u must have hit it pretty hard to break a wheel. I'm waiting for the rain tomorrow I wanna take mine mudding

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