@bjornke123456789 To get the rear steering, it takes another servo hooked up either with a y-harness in conjunction with the front servo, or plugged into the 3rd channel on the receiver and controlled by the 3rd channel function on the radio.
@isoysa A lot of these are modified Clod Busters custom built to the user's own preference. They're essentially the Clod gear boxes combined with an aftermarket chassis and electronics. Tower Hobbies . com has the Clod Axle Parts Set, while the 2 most popular chassis manufacturers are Thunder Tech Racing . com and Crawford Performance Engineering . com.
If you're looking for one prebuilt though, the easiest way is to keep checking ebay, as some custom Clods show up every now and then.
@isoysa I'm not entirely sure on what the actual top end speed the brushed motors in a Clod are capable of, but as far as acceleration, they are extremely quick. A popular speedy brushed combo are 11 Turn motors with a good 8-cell pack.
The way technology is progressing though, it might be difficult to find accessories such as brushes and brush hoods for the motors, as manufacturers have focused their attention more towards the brushless angle.
@EpicMOCS I'm not sure exactly, but I suppose the fastest top speed would be achieved by the dual brushless Max D, which could probably get up to at least 20+ mph rather easily.
@JaredProject Generally, the rule is the hit the ramp with any two tires such as with both front tires or two side tires, but some series races are much stricter and require you to hit the ramps with both front tires.
@mrchunky100 Some people build the trucks from the ground up, or buy a prebuilt truck from somewhere like ebay. It's essentially the Tamiya Clod Buster Gearboxes combined with an aftermarket chassis and electronics. If you type in 'Clod' or 'Clod Buster' into ebay, there might be some prebuilt, used trucks that show up from time to time.
Oh yeah, on the prices, if you build the truck ground up with all brand new parts, it can be anywhere from $600-$800, and sometimes even $1000+. For a prebuilt, used truck, I've seen them go on ebay from around usually $300-$500.
The trucks don't seem that fast but maybe the video just doesn't do them justice because I rigged an hpi e-savage speed control on two stock 540 motors on a TXT-1 and that thing hauls ass..
The cars were made using the Parma "crushed car" bodies distributed by Thunder Tech Racing. Then the bodies were combined with a wooden base and foam inserted between the two.
Here's a link on how to make the car: ricrush . com/crushedcar.html
I've been building a clod like these for about a year. Right now it has an Xtreme Racing Xc2 chassis, brushless, two 2s 2250mah lipos, 4ws with 208oz servos, 3/4 wheel spacers, and stock Axial ax10 shocks. Any recommendations on things I should modify that I haven't already changed? Should I lock either of the differentials?
It sounds like you have a good initial setup. For racing, I'd recommend limiting the throw of the rear steering unless you have it independently controlled via something like push buttons. If you're going to have both axles turn at the same time, the throw needed from the rear servo is very minimal, even on tight courses. Otherwise, with both axles turning full throw, the truck will be a handful to drive and tip over rather easily, especially with the brushless.
I don't have any experience with LiPos or brushless, but I've seen guys that run them use only 1 LiPo battery to power both brushless motors - might be something to look into.
As for locking the diffs, it depends on the driving surface - for carpet, probably not; but for loose dirt, a locker in the rear might work to flat track around the turns.
With a locker though, I'd recommend using TTR CVDs or straight axle, as the stock axles will eventually twist off. CVDs can still break too though...
On my modified Clods, I have one on a Thunder Tech Racing Tremor chassis, and the other on a modified JPS chassis. On my race TXT, it utilizes a Defiance Racing chassis.
None of my trucks are in this particular video though, but most of the trucks were on a Thunder Tech Racing Ripper Pro chassis. The Hot Wheels/Bigfoot with the American Flag Clod (same truck, 2 different bodies for it) was on a Powers chassis.
Most of the trucks in there were running Ni-Mh matched cell batteries in either a 6-8 cell configuration. The mAh ranged from 3600 to 4600, with Novak and Team Scream batteries being the 2 popular choices.
There was quite a variety of motors being used per truck. The Maximum Destruction has 2 Castle Creations Mamba Max 4600 brushless motors, the Bigfoot with the gray wheels is using Trinity 13T Kobal motors, and the Hot Wheels/Bigfoot with the chrome wheels (same chassis, 2 different bodies) has Trinity 15T Titanite motors.
A fully assembled used truck can be found on ebay sometimes for a good price. Thunder Tech Racing and Crawford Performance Engineering also sell chassis kits and can help you out with getting a truck together.
Lol my wheely king would get smashed thruogh the roof. As far as an an aftermarket rc monster truck this has to be one of the best chassis setups. Im thinking about a stampede vxl
i want to go. this hobby is so awsome people near me go to the monster jam in ford field and befor the monster trucks comes the rc club. they are soo awsome there but i give you guys the most mad props cause you guys actually race and bash around in free syle.
A custom truck built from the ground up can be anywhere from $600-$1000, but a used one that's prebuilt with all the electronics included can be bought for around $400.
The Clod Buster and Super Clod Buster are essentially the same thing except for a few cosmetic differences. These Clod Busters are heavily modified though.
Some of the trucks were using rear steer, but most of them didn't have it. It's more of a personal preference sort of thing. The Maximum Destruction truck had independently controlled push button rear steer, just like the full size trucks.
how they make it back wheel steering
bjornke123456789 1 year ago
@bjornke123456789 To get the rear steering, it takes another servo hooked up either with a y-harness in conjunction with the front servo, or plugged into the 3rd channel on the receiver and controlled by the 3rd channel function on the radio.
mrdestruction21 1 year ago
@mrdestruction21 thank you man
bjornke123456789 1 year ago
please tell me MD didn't win the first race, missed half the obstacles
nolangreen 1 year ago
@nolangreen I really don't remember on that particular race, but we were calling penalties, so there's a good chance Max D didn't win that one.
mrdestruction21 1 year ago
@mrdestruction21 Can you tell me how to buy one of these? ell me the web link, so then i can order it
isoysa 1 year ago
@isoysa A lot of these are modified Clod Busters custom built to the user's own preference. They're essentially the Clod gear boxes combined with an aftermarket chassis and electronics. Tower Hobbies . com has the Clod Axle Parts Set, while the 2 most popular chassis manufacturers are Thunder Tech Racing . com and Crawford Performance Engineering . com.
If you're looking for one prebuilt though, the easiest way is to keep checking ebay, as some custom Clods show up every now and then.
mrdestruction21 1 year ago
Are these brushlee or brushed
isoysa 1 year ago
@isoysa The majority of them are brushed. The Max D truck is the only brushless one in the video with 2 Castle Creations 4600 Mamba Max Motors.
mrdestruction21 1 year ago
@mrdestruction21 i'm a beginner to this so i think to invest on brushed one. so what's
da maximum speed brush one can go on... can it do racing without
nitro.
isoysa 1 year ago
@isoysa I'm not entirely sure on what the actual top end speed the brushed motors in a Clod are capable of, but as far as acceleration, they are extremely quick. A popular speedy brushed combo are 11 Turn motors with a good 8-cell pack.
The way technology is progressing though, it might be difficult to find accessories such as brushes and brush hoods for the motors, as manufacturers have focused their attention more towards the brushless angle.
mrdestruction21 1 year ago
what there top speed
EpicMOCS 1 year ago
@EpicMOCS I'm not sure exactly, but I suppose the fastest top speed would be achieved by the dual brushless Max D, which could probably get up to at least 20+ mph rather easily.
mrdestruction21 1 year ago
a way to soft suspension
RCPhilN 1 year ago
whats the rules on hitting the ramps, 1 wheel have to hit the ramp or 2 or what??
JaredProject 1 year ago
@JaredProject Generally, the rule is the hit the ramp with any two tires such as with both front tires or two side tires, but some series races are much stricter and require you to hit the ramps with both front tires.
mrdestruction21 1 year ago
were did you get them and how much do thay cost
mrchunky100 1 year ago
@mrchunky100 Some people build the trucks from the ground up, or buy a prebuilt truck from somewhere like ebay. It's essentially the Tamiya Clod Buster Gearboxes combined with an aftermarket chassis and electronics. If you type in 'Clod' or 'Clod Buster' into ebay, there might be some prebuilt, used trucks that show up from time to time.
mrdestruction21 1 year ago
Oh yeah, on the prices, if you build the truck ground up with all brand new parts, it can be anywhere from $600-$800, and sometimes even $1000+. For a prebuilt, used truck, I've seen them go on ebay from around usually $300-$500.
mrdestruction21 1 year ago
The trucks don't seem that fast but maybe the video just doesn't do them justice because I rigged an hpi e-savage speed control on two stock 540 motors on a TXT-1 and that thing hauls ass..
CharlesD72681 1 year ago
were did you get the cars
1bigmonsterfan 2 years ago
The cars were made using the Parma "crushed car" bodies distributed by Thunder Tech Racing. Then the bodies were combined with a wooden base and foam inserted between the two.
Here's a link on how to make the car: ricrush . com/crushedcar.html
mrdestruction21 2 years ago
The truck the is in the closest lane in race six looks like a Tamiya Blackfoot. lol
MrJwillyg 2 years ago
do you know where i can buy one of these so i dont have to make 1 cause im already building another car
speedytraxxas360 2 years ago
There are some prebuilt Clods that pop on ebay from time to time.
mrdestruction21 2 years ago
this looks like a Monster Jam demo version
wheelingdude12 2 years ago
I've been building a clod like these for about a year. Right now it has an Xtreme Racing Xc2 chassis, brushless, two 2s 2250mah lipos, 4ws with 208oz servos, 3/4 wheel spacers, and stock Axial ax10 shocks. Any recommendations on things I should modify that I haven't already changed? Should I lock either of the differentials?
Vipervenomsrt 2 years ago
It sounds like you have a good initial setup. For racing, I'd recommend limiting the throw of the rear steering unless you have it independently controlled via something like push buttons. If you're going to have both axles turn at the same time, the throw needed from the rear servo is very minimal, even on tight courses. Otherwise, with both axles turning full throw, the truck will be a handful to drive and tip over rather easily, especially with the brushless.
mrdestruction21 2 years ago
I don't have any experience with LiPos or brushless, but I've seen guys that run them use only 1 LiPo battery to power both brushless motors - might be something to look into.
As for locking the diffs, it depends on the driving surface - for carpet, probably not; but for loose dirt, a locker in the rear might work to flat track around the turns.
With a locker though, I'd recommend using TTR CVDs or straight axle, as the stock axles will eventually twist off. CVDs can still break too though...
mrdestruction21 2 years ago
I've looked into running 1 battery, but it's costly compared to the way I run it now. I actually bought 2 3s 3000mah lipos last night.
I was considering locking the rear, but I haven't decided yet.
Vipervenomsrt 2 years ago
what chassis do you use
galaxie63punk 2 years ago
On my modified Clods, I have one on a Thunder Tech Racing Tremor chassis, and the other on a modified JPS chassis. On my race TXT, it utilizes a Defiance Racing chassis.
None of my trucks are in this particular video though, but most of the trucks were on a Thunder Tech Racing Ripper Pro chassis. The Hot Wheels/Bigfoot with the American Flag Clod (same truck, 2 different bodies for it) was on a Powers chassis.
mrdestruction21 2 years ago
that is cool
Cjayjonez 2 years ago
hey do any of you know when the i hobby expo is coming in 09
7paul7paul7 2 years ago
Yes, this year it is the weekend of October 24th & 25th.
mrdestruction21 2 years ago
this video is cool
icpfan19 2 years ago
what batteries are they runnin?
grizzgood 2 years ago
Most of the trucks in there were running Ni-Mh matched cell batteries in either a 6-8 cell configuration. The mAh ranged from 3600 to 4600, with Novak and Team Scream batteries being the 2 popular choices.
mrdestruction21 2 years ago
what kind motors you running?
Japboy1 2 years ago
There was quite a variety of motors being used per truck. The Maximum Destruction has 2 Castle Creations Mamba Max 4600 brushless motors, the Bigfoot with the gray wheels is using Trinity 13T Kobal motors, and the Hot Wheels/Bigfoot with the chrome wheels (same chassis, 2 different bodies) has Trinity 15T Titanite motors.
mrdestruction21 2 years ago
The lift on the suspension that the Bigfoot model gets is very reminiscent of Bigfoot itself.
BrendanJourney 3 years ago
where can i buy one of these ??????????????????
drumkid96 3 years ago
A fully assembled used truck can be found on ebay sometimes for a good price. Thunder Tech Racing and Crawford Performance Engineering also sell chassis kits and can help you out with getting a truck together.
mrdestruction21 3 years ago
WOW I wish i would have kept mine !, the batteries they have now are sweet !
beergut1022 3 years ago
Lol my wheely king would get smashed thruogh the roof. As far as an an aftermarket rc monster truck this has to be one of the best chassis setups. Im thinking about a stampede vxl
WKmonstermutt 3 years ago
I have a stock stampede they are durable as hell! the suspension would have to be changed to do that though.
prankster3718 3 years ago
ya the stampede has independent this has a kive axail like a real monster truck but they dont handle as well as the stampede
7paul7paul7 2 years ago
weres this show at
mugenracer123654 3 years ago
The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.
mrdestruction21 3 years ago
i want to go. this hobby is so awsome people near me go to the monster jam in ford field and befor the monster trucks comes the rc club. they are soo awsome there but i give you guys the most mad props cause you guys actually race and bash around in free syle.
xxaxnxtxhxoxnxyxx 3 years ago
how much do some of the trucks cost
pipinirish88 3 years ago
A custom truck built from the ground up can be anywhere from $600-$1000, but a used one that's prebuilt with all the electronics included can be bought for around $400.
mrdestruction21 3 years ago
is a clod like a super clodbuster?
NerdyNation 3 years ago
The Clod Buster and Super Clod Buster are essentially the same thing except for a few cosmetic differences. These Clod Busters are heavily modified though.
mrdestruction21 3 years ago
woah do these chassis have rear stear
NerdyNation 3 years ago
Some of the trucks were using rear steer, but most of them didn't have it. It's more of a personal preference sort of thing. The Maximum Destruction truck had independently controlled push button rear steer, just like the full size trucks.
mrdestruction21 3 years ago