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7point2
07-23-2008, 08:01 PM
well i started out pretty stock, and i enjoyed it alot. I kinda felt like i was driving clodbuster jr. Then some pretty radical changes, novak crawling system w/ 55t motor , 1.9 wheels and tires and eventually an upgrade to a 25tooth gear. completely different than where it started. I really do enjoy it more this way too. but will all my models this will keep evolving im sure.
Wyoming
07-23-2008, 08:03 PM
Looks great, needs a bumper I think, well not sure, maybe!:confused:
7point2
07-23-2008, 08:05 PM
still trying to work out what to do next. that is probably why there is no bumper yet.
SMOKE-DOG
07-23-2008, 08:23 PM
That pic in the water is sick. I think I need a CR01 now.
pagedm
07-23-2008, 09:13 PM
Hi Guys!!! Was thinking you might be in here somewhere :)

ooh, I do really like that water pic!
How sealed is the planetary gearbox, I have always been too scared to run anything in water, would be fun in the CR-01 I think...
7point2
07-23-2008, 09:17 PM
nothing was really sealed, but the esc was out of the water, im sure i will pay for this move in the end,lol, but it was sure fun.
william
07-24-2008, 07:30 AM
for water crossings you might want to look into the waterproof traxxas xl5 esc they put in the slash

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=WG9QXdmLwBw

pretty crazy ;)
7point2
07-24-2008, 11:02 AM
that is pretty crazy. and how nice is that guys pool, on a hot day in charleston, that was starting to look pretty good.
Wyoming
07-24-2008, 12:23 PM
I used to worry about water getting into things but if its well lubed and you drive alot it doesn't seem to matter, course when C takes apart the Tan High-lift he got from me he might find out what effects water have on 3speed trannies. I have found fine silty dust to be the worst as it gets into everything. Also the new LRP can be had as a fully waterproof ESC and can operate fully submerged for apx $50, I just stuck one in my Trailfinder in anticipation of some very wet drives to come
85sfarunner
07-24-2008, 07:17 PM
Nice detail on the paint, how's the axle clearance with the 1.9 tires?
7point2
07-24-2008, 07:43 PM
i definately lost a little clearance, but i was willing to trade off for the overall look of it. i also gained alot of control in tight spaces.
pagedm
07-24-2008, 08:42 PM
What ESC/motor combo are you running? Silver can? Will it benefit with a 55 turn crawler motor do you think?
7point2
07-24-2008, 08:49 PM
novak crawler esc with 55turn motor, also a 25th pinion.
SMOKE-DOG
07-25-2008, 04:08 AM
This is the waterproof ESC I use. I also put my electronics in a Radio Shack project box and waterproof it with silicone. The ESC works great and is pretty cheap.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKYX5&P=7