pretty cool stuff..check this out

mikeyours · 09-21-2007, 08:58 PM

hey guys check out this link http://www.rccrawler.com/
looks pretty cool, i had a gas powered truck but sold it, but this is something i could get into.

tjjeepjeep · 09-21-2007, 09:15 PM

That is cool.

94Dodge Truggy · 09-21-2007, 10:02 PM

I have a couple of them. Good practice on a rainy day or when I am grounded. Much cheaper to fix when it breaks too

scarface · 09-21-2007, 10:42 PM

I am building a Clod buggy right now. Independent front rear steering with independing control of front and rear wheels. Should be pretty sick

fabricator · 09-21-2007, 11:16 PM

like to have one for my kid

mikeyours · 09-21-2007, 11:29 PM

im looking at the AX-10 Scorpion, but not sure really what to do this is my first time doing something like this. as far as building it all and picking which stuff to put on it

94Dodge Truggy · 09-22-2007, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeyours

im looking at the AX-10 Scorpion, but not sure really what to do this is my first time doing something like this. as far as building it all and picking which stuff to put on it

There are a couple of web sites that will build one for you or check out ebay.

carwash · 09-22-2007, 10:10 AM

I'm going to invest my time into building a real offroad vehicle... who had time to build and fix a small one as well?

JasonCJ7 · 09-22-2007, 10:52 AM

My wife and I both have one. I have clearanced the rear and inboarded the shocks. Its lots of fun when I dont have time to take the big jeep out.

4RunnerAdam · 09-22-2007, 11:38 AM

I used to be into those trucks, but I couldnt afford to build those and keep up with my 4Runner, so I sold them all. I used to be part of the local rc crawler group here in cincy www.tri-statecrawlers.com I don't know if any of you know Jeremy, he used to have a blue Toyota pickup that was later a black pickup, he lives in Fairfield, he is part of that group too.

Mudstud · 09-22-2007, 03:44 PM

I have a TRAXXAS Truck, These things are a lot of fun. Sounds like we need to hook up and play.

chris_dishmon · 09-23-2007, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4RunnerAdam

I used to be into those trucks, but I couldnt afford to build those and keep up with my 4Runner, so I sold them all.

same here. with the money you spend on those things you could easily build a show truck.

94Dodge Truggy · 09-23-2007, 08:59 PM

You guys really had that difficult of a time with em? They have been much cheaper than the quad or truggy for me. Way cheaper!

Hybrid · 09-23-2007, 09:43 PM

A good buddy of mine was really in to those for awhile. He sold them all on ebay, said he spent way too much money on them. I think the reason they cost so much is most guys have more than one. So if one breaks they have a back up. My buddy had 3.

4RunnerAdam · 09-23-2007, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 94Dodge Truggy

You guys really had that difficult of a time with em? They have been much cheaper than the quad or truggy for me. Way cheaper!

It depends on how far you get into it. You can buy the cheap off the shelf ones and have fun. Or you can build custom hobby grade trucks and spend 500-1000 or more on them. I had probably 500 or more wrapped up into one at one point. Hobby grade RC parts are not cheap. And you constantly break **** and spending more money to fix them. It was fun, but costly, and I had a hell of a lot more fun wheeling for real in the 4Runner. Plus, the "rc car" crowd really wasnt my kind of guys. Most of them were sort of "nerdy" guys who had never been 4wheeling, and were really big into RC racing. There were a handfull of good guys though.

scarface · 09-23-2007, 11:24 PM

I have less then 250 into mine so far and that includes axles, full tube chassis, 4ch reciever, wheels/tires, motors and some more. ebay is your friend

77goldeneagle · 09-24-2007, 04:38 AM

i had several but we are more into racing our 1/8 scale buggies right now............I too looked atthe axial truck that and a novak crawler set up and you'd be set have a look at our website we have our "scale" trucks on there mine was an F-350 with a flat bed........there are videos on there as well

ENJOY

www.tricityrc.org

John

carwash · 09-24-2007, 09:52 AM

now 1/8 scale buggies, that's the way to go. i have a Thunder Tiger EB-4 on the shelf... bad ass...

carwash · 09-24-2007, 09:52 AM

um.... the pic from your site's homepage... discuss...

94Dodge Truggy · 09-24-2007, 09:55 AM

OH MY :( I don't feel so good

chris_dishmon · 09-24-2007, 09:35 PM

sure got bright in here all of a sudden. ;)

Stang849 · 09-24-2007, 10:32 PM

Here is a cool video I found.

[yt]mvHQxl23SrE[/yt]

As to the picture, words cannot describe how bad that is.

94Dodge Truggy · 09-24-2007, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stang849

Here is a cool video I found.

[yt]mvHQxl23SrE[/yt]

As to the picture, words cannot describe how bad that is.

Get one and we can wheel! Those are scale buggies 2.2 style!

Stang849 · 09-24-2007, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 94Dodge Truggy

Get one and we can wheel! Those are scale buggies 2.2 style!

I can't afford anymore toys right now, have a jeep to build. :) :)

77goldeneagle · 10-04-2007, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carwash

um.... the pic from your site's homepage... discuss...

that was a few of us racing on a sunday afternoon and it was DAMN HOT!!

BTW I'm the one in the hat!!

our crawling "team" was Team O.G.R.E. Kinda fitting huh?

09-21-2007, 08:58 PM	#1
mikeyours Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hamilton Ohio, USA Posts: 42	pretty cool stuff..check this out hey guys check out this link http://www.rccrawler.com/ looks pretty cool, i had a gas powered truck but sold it, but this is something i could get into. __________________ 06 TJ Inline 6, 6Speed 4in Rough Country Coil Lift, 33x12.5 SS Thornbirds, 15x10 Crager Soft 8s

09-21-2007, 10:42 PM	#4
scarface I beat anorexia! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield Posts: 175	I am building a Clod buggy right now. Independent front rear steering with independing control of front and rear wheels. Should be pretty sick __________________ I believe this will be our finest hour

09-21-2007, 11:16 PM	#5
fabricator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincy, Oh Posts: 947	like to have one for my kid __________________ For you guys who can't drive, I have owned a frame rack for several years. Prices are based on your skill and ability to wreck it....

09-21-2007, 11:29 PM	#6
mikeyours Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hamilton Ohio, USA Posts: 42	im looking at the AX-10 Scorpion, but not sure really what to do this is my first time doing something like this. as far as building it all and picking which stuff to put on it __________________ 06 TJ Inline 6, 6Speed 4in Rough Country Coil Lift, 33x12.5 SS Thornbirds, 15x10 Crager Soft 8s

09-22-2007, 10:10 AM	#8
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	I'm going to invest my time into building a real offroad vehicle... who had time to build and fix a small one as well? __________________

09-21-2007, 09:15 PM	#2
tjjeepjeep Just tired Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2,213 Images: 2212	That is cool.

09-21-2007, 10:02 PM	#3
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	I have a couple of them. Good practice on a rainy day or when I am grounded. Much cheaper to fix when it breaks too

09-22-2007, 10:52 AM	#9
JasonCJ7 Throttle Jockey Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Liberty Twp., Ohio Posts: 182	My wife and I both have one. I have clearanced the rear and inboarded the shocks. Its lots of fun when I dont have time to take the big jeep out. __________________ 78 CJ-7, 350 V8, T-18a Tranny, Twin Stick Dana 300, Scout 44's, 4.27 Gears, 36" TSL's, Welded rear and Full Spool Front, Hi-Steer with GM Knuckles

09-22-2007, 11:38 AM	#10
4RunnerAdam Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: near eastgate mall Posts: 171	I used to be into those trucks, but I couldnt afford to build those and keep up with my 4Runner, so I sold them all. I used to be part of the local rc crawler group here in cincy www.tri-statecrawlers.com I don't know if any of you know Jeremy, he used to have a blue Toyota pickup that was later a black pickup, he lives in Fairfield, he is part of that group too.

09-22-2007, 03:44 PM	#11
Mudstud Treasurer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trenton, Ohio Posts: 126 Images: 9	I have a TRAXXAS Truck, These things are a lot of fun. Sounds like we need to hook up and play. __________________

09-23-2007, 08:59 PM	#13
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	You guys really had that difficult of a time with em? They have been much cheaper than the quad or truggy for me. Way cheaper!

09-23-2007, 09:43 PM	#14
Hybrid Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fairfield, OH Posts: 134	A good buddy of mine was really in to those for awhile. He sold them all on ebay, said he spent way too much money on them. I think the reason they cost so much is most guys have more than one. So if one breaks they have a back up. My buddy had 3. __________________ '84 Cherokee body welded to an '86 Blazer frame , fuel injected 350, 700r4 trans, np208 t-case, 44 front and a welded 14 bolt in the rear on 35" boggers, radiator in the rear, and a full cage

09-23-2007, 11:24 PM	#16
scarface I beat anorexia! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield Posts: 175	I have less then 250 into mine so far and that includes axles, full tube chassis, 4ch reciever, wheels/tires, motors and some more. ebay is your friend __________________ I believe this will be our finest hour

09-24-2007, 04:38 AM	#17
77goldeneagle Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spencerville,OH Posts: 74	i had several but we are more into racing our 1/8 scale buggies right now............I too looked atthe axial truck that and a novak crawler set up and you'd be set have a look at our website we have our "scale" trucks on there mine was an F-350 with a flat bed........there are videos on there as well ENJOY www.tricityrc.org John

09-24-2007, 09:52 AM	#18
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	now 1/8 scale buggies, that's the way to go. i have a Thunder Tiger EB-4 on the shelf... bad ass... __________________

09-24-2007, 09:55 AM	#20
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	OH MY :( I don't feel so good

09-24-2007, 09:35 PM	#21
chris_dishmon "let's fab some $h!t up!! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mt. Healthy Posts: 95	sure got bright in here all of a sudden. ;) __________________ I understand the Jeep thing.......that's why i drive a Toyota. '91 Toyota truck(3.0 to 3.4 swapped) "F@#k vacuum lines my truck sucks enough!"

09-24-2007, 10:32 PM	#22
Stang849 Stinkin Bastige Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anderson Twp. Posts: 178 Images: 236	Here is a cool video I found. [yt]mvHQxl23SrE[/yt] As to the picture, words cannot describe how bad that is.