Are Truggies allowed ?

LOL ! just kidding !

Put the Novak electric motor convertion in it and bring it out!

seth

Are Truggies allowed ?

LOL ! just kidding ! Cory,Cory, Co-r- r-r-y. :rolleyes: You know you want a rock crawler

Thanks to Seth and the rest of the guys for suggestions and help today.

My advice if you are buying a crawler DO NOT BUY the Axial Scorpion ready to run. Buy the regular kit and the things you need. At this point on my work bench is the rtr chassis. I have striped everything off and here is what needs to be done to make it work as a crawler should. Replace the radio and receiver-not senstitive enough for proper throttle control, replace the included 27 turn motor with true crawler motor-reacts too quickly, replace the shock springs and or the oil-what is included is far too stiff, replace servo saver with arm (included in kit)-steering hard to control with saver, may need to replace servo but won't know until I try again with other new stuff installed.

I think with these changes and the regular crawler changes (weight, tires, foam) it will be a great crawler. If I can save anyone else from the same mistake, I want to. Axial makes a great product, I just can't recommend the RTR.

When I was at Nick's Hobby Shop on Tuesday I mentioned that the kit was way better then the RTR if you were truley going to crawl and not bash.

I am glad someone else also agrees with me. :thumbsup:

Thanks,

Chris

Chris,

I agree completely. I have now installed my Futaba 3PJS radio, changed the shocks, added weight to front and rear wheels, and it acts more like a cralwer than an out of control basher. The servo is still in doubt. I need to go back to the course and see how it acts. I do have a spare 100oz Futaba servo so I can install it if necessary. If I was new, i would have had to spend money on the upgrades rather than use what I had; I would have been upset. The jury is out on whether the motor will work OK on the course, again more testing.

Last update just made. Removed the Axial servo and replaced with my Futaba 9402. 100 oz torque and .11 sec transit time. The Axial is too weak in my opinion. I have dialed my radio ESC controls down and I am going to try using the motor that Axial included. I want to see if it will work OK with the speed reduced on the radio. The first test (living room) allowed me to barely move forward or backward. No more of the jerky response. I think the 27 turn motor may work. More testing on actual course next.

Basement obstacle course is proving too easy, itching to finish the body and hit the rocks, May try to make it out to Summit Thursday afternoon....anyone else interested?

pics have been updated on the SummitRock page.

seth

Cool. Should have got a picture of the nice neighbor lady too. :) http://www.geocities.com/yeahbutitsmesethbarrand/SummitRock.html

You guys playin rock crawler check out proline wheels 2698-02 $30;00 RETAIL AXIL you have to buy rings screws rims everything seprate $$

KO PRO PO makes a nice servo PDS 2386 222.OZ.TQ AT 0.17 SPEED

My truck is now rolling. Should be testing her out tomorrow somewhere. Need to get a different body for it. I like the Proline rockster or whatever it's called.

Ben

I've been scouring the alleys for slaps of conrete and rocks, Wife wants to not why, I just tell her its for my son to play:)

Sportpak,

You might want to look at the new J Concepts body for crawlers. It is great design and also looks good on the crawler.

Guppy is selling a AX-10 in the crawler sec. of the s&s for those that are looking for one.

Ok guys I just dropped another big load of rocks off at the track! I have 4-5 big rocks I want to get BUT, I cannot pick them up. I am working some thing out though.


I have been thinking about guys moveing rocks and changing the course on there own.......... I came up with this:

No one may move or reposition rocks except by or with the SummitRock commity! Which will be hand picked by myself. When I have contacted and confirmed who the SummitRock commity will be, I will post up hear and Hobby talk, also this will go up on the SummitRock web page.

the reason for this, will be to maintain the uniqeness of the respective courses, if every one can move or place rocks any where they want, then what good will it be to say you have made a certain obsticle when all you have done is built a road to do it....

seth

Next test N tune will be Sunday May 4th. I hope to see a lot of crawlers graceing the hills and vallys of the SummitRock course!!!

I know I got a lot of testing done on the last Test N tune, the ax-10 is getting better every time I try some thing new.

Also, remember any one can come out and practice any day summit is open, You will need to have a DSM radio if you come out on a race day, other than a rock crawling day.

5 weeks till the first SmmitRock #1 Sunday May 25th:woohoo:

seth

Had fun testing today during the Offroad race :) Looks like there will definitely be a few crawlers and more racers eye them and talking about trying it out.

It's interesting seeing how even through Seth, Marshall, Frieburger, and Myself all stated with the same kit, they all have taken different paths and seem to crawl well with slightly varying strengths.:thumbsup:

I'm have more fun tinkering with ideas in the workshop than I've had in a long time.:woohoo::woohoo:

The SummitRock Commity will be:

Joe Bander
Josh Luckadoo
Seth Barrand

The duty of a S.R.C. is to ensure the integrity of the summit rc raceway's rock course.

seth

I have just updated the SummitRock page.

seth

Newest update on the Axial Scorpion RTR crawler. I have found several errors in the set up of the radio and included servo. I have installed the stock equipment again as I want to be fair and give the crawler another test to see if it can succeed with the equipment that is included. I found that the radio was also set up incorrectly with the ESC and fixing that has eliminated the jerky throttle response. I will be trying again at the next Test-n-Tune.

Sounds good Larry,

I have dropped off, yet more rocks! these are the big kind, 6 of them. It took my brother and I to roll them up two 4x4's into my truck.

seth

Sounds good Larry,

I have dropped off, yet more rocks! these are the big kind, 6 of them. It took my brother and I to roll them up two 4x4's into my truck.

seth


Big rocks.... sounds like fun, Sorry I'm going to miss this Sunday, 1 last trip to Cincy for 1/12 testing :rolleyes:

anyone gonna be running the super class?

Jeremy,

I know that two guys have the supers, 2.2 has the most intrest for now.... Bring it up and check the course out.

seth

my buddy makes his own and i have tried it out but was likeing this one...
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm64/yokmann/RB01.jpg

Hey guys should get mine in this weekend got me a Ax-10 crawler. Hope to be out soon..

Well bring it over to the track on Sunday and build it! I brought just my axles in one Saturday to show to the guys, I then just worked on the rocks....

seriously, just showing up on a TNT day with all the other guys you could get a few tips on the build, and check out the course with some awsome crawling action.....

seth

my buddy makes his own and i have tried it out but was likeing this one...
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm64/yokmann/RB01.jpg Whew! That one looks Cool! :cool:

Whew! That one looks Cool! :cool:


ya don't know if i can afford it or not. but i do know my buddy is bringing his up sumtime soon and i am gonna come up to atleast hang out with you.not a whole lot has changed since i seen ya last but a lil time away helps.hope to see you guys sooner then later.
jeremy

I'm selling my AX-10. It will come with everything but rec and radio. It has a jr servo,a lrp Ai speedo , a 55 turn motor ans a 2000 lipo pack and a imaxx charger all for 275.00

Well my son and I spent 2 hours moving and stacking rocks.....

Due to an illness of family member, I will not be able to come up for test and tune today. Sorry. Looks interesting. I trimmed the body on my RTR to eliminate it from hanging up on the tires. This should also improve the handling. We will see soon.

Well? Its kinda funny. The one guy that said he would not be there was there. We also had more spectators than TNT'ers......

seth

Wish I could have made it today. Had obligations to fulfill. I can't wait to get out there and see how my rig matches up. Saturday morning I think I can make it for a couple hours.

Ben

well i had a good time today watching when i wasnt running my nastruck. hope my rock crawler comes in this week

my buddy makes his own and i have tried it out but was likeing this one...
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm64/yokmann/RB01.jpg

Jeremy

Who makes the one in the picture?

Thanks Eric Knapp

http://rc4wdstore.com/index.php?cPath=31

Thanks for the info Jeremy:thumbsup: Hope everything is going better at home, I cant imagine what you have been going through. Keep your head up and take care.

Eric Knapp

well,home sucks! but what can i do about it? life is tuff and you just have to deal with what is thrown at ya. I have all the faith in the world the good Lord is gonna make my wife better so i don't stress to much about that,its just all the time it is gonna take to get her back home. we are looking atleast a year and no i wouldn't wish for anyone to go thew this.brain injury's are so tuff,no seceret pill or surgery to fix things,just time. but as bad as things are,its really good to know who your friends are and how much they care.

Got my sons crawler built, and he's itching to compete.
He mumbled something about sportpak and can't climb??

Yok,

My thoughts and prayers still with you and family.

I posted on New Castle on Oval discussion asking if anyone had any news on Burkie, no response. Do you know anything more up to date? Thanks.

Before posting this on the Sale section, I thought I would toss it out here.

I will not be crawling after all. So, I have a new (two or three days of practice runs) Axial AX 10 RTR Crawler. This has the same chassis as the AX 10 but composite links and drive shafts. I have added the optional front diff locker, changed to the 14 tooth pinion, and replaced the servo saver with solid link. Also, removed stock springs and replaced with Mini-T springs. All the original parts are included. This has a 550 motor, Axial radio, receiver, servo. Added weight inside front and rear wheels and trimmed foam. I have a Losi 1200 NIMH to save weight and batteries in radio.

It sells for $299 at Tower, $279 at Stormer. I will have it at Fort for $225

LMK

[QUOTE=Miller Time;2388560]Got my sons crawler built, and he's itching to compete.
He mumbled something about sportpak and can't climb??[/QUOTE


:cool:

Yok,

My thoughts and prayers still with you and family.

I posted on New Castle on Oval discussion asking if anyone had any news on Burkie, no response. Do you know anything more up to date? Thanks.



talked to him the night b4 last and he is doing fine. his son (jarreds dad)did have a heart attack last week though. I told him you were asking about him and he had sum nice things to say about ya.:thumbsup:
hopefully he will eat right and stay in good health.

Well, if he said nice things about me; he isn't completely back to normal (LOL). Thanks for the info. I may try to drive down and see him.

Still remembering your situation in prayer also.

Disregard the notice about selling the crawler. It sold last night to a guy in New Hampshire.

The 1st SummitRock is this Sunday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you plan to attend I will be there to open @ 10am and the compitition starts @12 noon.

seth

I'll be there at 9:00 am waiting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!for sing, or sine, or sign up

great day of wheeling!!!!!!!!!!

www.geocities.com/yeahbutitsmesethbarrand/5_25_08.html

check it out!

Cannot get the links to the You Tube videos to work. Is there anything connected there yet?