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Old 07-16-2010, 03:15 PM
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Well I got this from dreamingISdrifting and I figured I'd go ahead and start a thread about it.
Right now I'm waiting till tomorrow at the local comp to see if we have enough people/rigs to run a 1.9 class. If so it will become a comp crawler. I like the challenge that the 1.9 class brings to the table over the 2.2 class. If there isn't enough people, I will probably look into a 2.2 rig and maybe make this a scaler. That's just talk for now though.

Here are some pictures. All I've done so far is place the battery over the servo in the front. (Not shown in pics). I'll probably lower the body a bit soon.

Updates will come as I make progress or decide to take pictures of the beast.

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Needs more articulation.

Nice score. I hope the 1.9 class works out for you.

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hey would there be much of a difference for you in the 1.9 or 2.2 class?
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hey would there be much of a difference for you in the 1.9 or 2.2 class?
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There is a difference. 1.9 uses smaller tires and wheels and is limited to 4wd, one axle steering and you can have no dig.

Where as in 2.2 you have larger tires/wheels, you can have a dig and I believe they allow 4 wheel steering maybe.
A dig basically disengages the front or rear axle to allow only one pair of wheels to turn. This can help you get through tight spaces.

Thanks Donzi.
I was actually planning to maybe limit the articulation because it can cause it to roll.
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...and I believe they allow 4 wheel steering maybe.
If I remember right, 2010 USRCCA rules for Class 2 (2.2), vehicles are limited to 2-wheel steering only, while Class 3 (1.9) is limited to 2-wheel steering on the front axle only. Class 1 (Supers) on the other hand allow for 4-wheel steering. Can't seem to find the rules on RCC or USRCCA's site...?

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Thanks Donzi.
I was actually planning to maybe limit the articulation because it can cause it to roll.
Makes sense.

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Should be in this. 1.9 and 2.2 I believe

http://usrcca.com/rules/2010.pdf
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Yupp, that's it!

Just out of curiosity, which club do you run with?

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just to make it easier for everyone.. i quoted the rules for each class from the pdf file


2.2 rules:
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Originally Posted by USRCCA Rules
2.3.1 - Vehicle wheelbase is limited to a maximum of 12.5 inches. This is determined by measuring
from centerline of front axle stub to centerline of rear axle stub, with all the wheels pointing straight
ahead, with the vehicles suspension holding it's own weight.
o 2.3.2 - Vehicle track width is limited to a maximum of 12.5 inches. This is determined by measuring
the bottom of the outer most edge of the front and rear tires while the vehicle is sitting on level ground.
o 2.3.3 - Vehicle is limited to 2.2 inch wheels/rims or smaller at the bead surface. Wheels may be modified provided
that the tire bead surface does not exceed 2.2 inches in diameter. With a tire mounted no exterior component of the
wheel including but not limited to the bead lock ring shall exceed 2.55". Tires may be modified from other sized tires
using only a pliable rubber but must not exceed a total uncompressed outer diameter of 6 inches.
o 2.3.4 - Vehicles are limited to 2-wheel steering only.
o 2.3.5 - 2.2 Crawler class bodiless 8" overall length, 3" overall width, and 3.75" overall height.
o 2.1.6 - Bodied vehicles must be 3” minimum height on sides. No less than 12.5”
total length and full original width, and no less than 5” in center.
1.9 Rules:
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2.4.1 - Vehicle wheelbase is limited to a maximum of 8.5 inches.
o 2.4.2 - Vehicle track width is limited to a maximum of 8 inches. This is determined by measuring the
bottom of the outer most edge of the front and rear tires while the vehicle is sitting on level ground.
o 2.4.3 - Vehicle is limited to 1.9 inch wheels/rims or smaller at the bead surface. Wheels may be modified provided
that the tire bead surface does not exceed 1.9 inches in diameter. With a tire mounted no exterior component of the
wheel including but not limited to the bead lock ring shall exceed 2.2". Tires may be modified from other sized tires
using only a pliable rubber but must not exceed a total uncompressed outer diameter of 4.25 inches.
o 2.4.4 - Vehicles are limited to 2-wheel steering on front axle only.
o 2.4.5 - Vehicles are limited to the use of 2 channels radio control (one for steering & one for throttle)
only. Neither channel can be used to perform more than one function. Radio systems with more than
2 channels are allowed but only 2 channels can be used to control the vehicle.
o 2.4.6 - Vehicles are limited to 1 ESC & 1 servo only.
o 2.4.7 - Vehicles are limited to 1 motor powering both of the axles.
o 2.4.8 – No driver controlled devices, other than steering and throttle control, will be allowed.
Independent throttle control to the front or rear axles (“burn” or “dig”), winching down the axles, and
forced articulation are not allowed in this class.
o 2.4.9 – A battery is limited to 11.1 nominal voltage.
o 2.4.10 – 1.9 Crawler class bodiless 6.75" overall length, 2.5" overall width, and 3.25" overall height.
o 2.4.11 - 1.9 Class body must be 2.75” minimum height on sides. No less than 9” total length and full original
width, and no less than 3” in the center. All bodies should resemble its original form (Jeep bodies look like a Jeep)
other classes:
Super Crawler Class:
Quote:
Originally Posted by USRCCA Rules
2.2.1 - Vehicle wheelbase is limited to a minimum of 16 inches and a maximum of 18 inches.
o 2.2.2 - No limits to steering configuration.
o 2.2.3 - Bodied vehicles must be 3” minimum height on sides. No less than 12.5” total length and full original
width, and no less than 5” in center.
o 2.2.4 - Super class bodiless 12" overall length, 3" overall width, and 3.75" overall height.
o 2.2.5 -Vehicle is limited to a minimum 3.2 inch wheels/rims or larger at the bead surface. Wheels may be
modified provided that the tire bead surface is not less than 3.2 inches in diameter. Tires may be modified from
other sized tires using only a pliable rubber.
Sportsman Class:
Quote:
Originally Posted by USRCCA Rules
2.5.1 - Vehicle wheelbase is limited to a maximum of 12.5 inches. This is determined by measuring
from centerline of front axle stub to centerline of rear axle stub, with all the wheels pointing straight
ahead, with the vehicles suspension holding it's own weight.
o 2.5.2 - Vehicle track width is limited to a maximum of 12.5 inches. This is determined by measuring
the bottom of the outer most edge of the front and rear tires while the vehicle is sitting on level ground.
o 2.5.3 - Vehicle is limited to 2.2 inch wheels/rims or smaller at the bead surface. Wheels may be modified,
provided that the tire bead surface does not exceed 2.2 inches in diameter. With a tire mounted, no exterior
component of the wheel, including but not limited to, the bead lock ring shall exceed 2.5". Tires may be modified
from other sized tires using only a pliable rubber, but must not exceed a total uncompressed outer diameter of 6
inches.
o 2.5.4 - Vehicles are limited to 2-wheel steering only.
o 2.5.5 - 2.2 Crawler class bodiless overall dimension of the complete chassis must be at least 8"overall length, 3"
overall width, and 3.75" overall height.
o 2.5.6 - Vehicles are limited to the use of 2 radio channels (one for steering & one for throttle) only. Neither
channel can be used to perform more than one function. Radio systems with more than 2 channels are allowed, but
only 2 channels may be used to control the vehicle.
o 2.5.7 - Vehicles are limited to 1 ESC & 1 servo only.
o 2.5.8 - (OPTIONAL) Vehicles are limited to 1 motor powering both of the axles.

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looks good! i say, stay in the 1.9 class with this and get a bigger scaler
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Yupp, that's it!

Just out of curiosity, which club do you run with?

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Looks very nice! I think you're just jealous of mine and Mycro's Honchos so you want a scaler too Just kidding looks pretty cool, but I'm happy with my micro scaler and the Honcho. I personally would tell you to stick to 1.9's but that's just my own personal likes. I find the 2.2 classes get more competitive and less for the fun of the hobby.
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Looks very nice! I think you're just jealous of mine and Mycro's Honchos so you want a scaler too Just kidding looks pretty cool, but I'm happy with my micro scaler and the Honcho. I personally would tell you to stick to 1.9's but that's just my own personal likes. I find the 2.2 classes get more competitive and less for the fun of the hobby.
It's won't be a scaler after watching those 2.2 rigs today. I am confident I can build a 1.9 that will follow most of there lines, besides the really tricky stuff.
Dang those 2.2's are sweet though. I got to drive a Bully around and I owned. It's just a lot of money to invest into 2.2...

After the comp was done I ran the easier 2.2 course and did okay. If my COG wasn't as high and If I cut my foams a bit I would have done better. It was like 105 heat index though, with 98% humidity. With it raining yesterday, the rocks sure were slick!
But somewhere in running the 2.2 course or just basing on some other rocks, I'm pretty sure my front locker is done for. I can spin my left front wheel with out the right wheel spinning. Going to upgrade to front/rear metal lockers and while I'm at it upgrade to high clearance links. While it's down though, I'm going to trim my foams. I need the tires to flex more.

I didn't take any pics of the Comp.. but I can post some once they post them up on the other forums.

Btw... 2.2 rigs are heavy compared to this MRC... and dang some of them have some wheel speed!

This pic is when I went to the creek by my house after the comp. I would of took pics, but I was made about pretty much just having 3wd
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ordered goodies... hopefully the arrive all on thursday before I go on vacation.



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omg u ordered inte***! why.. why would u make the poor MRC suffer.. he never did anything to you! lol
im confused on the first order about the lockers.. oh well.. time to google
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Unfortnately I ordered it before I found out that apparently Integy sucks. We will just have to see.
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Integy isn;t all too bad, but still kinda bad... sure they give you a nice bling but they are prone to bending, Usually its because their parts break when put upon leverage...so if its thick and robust enough it should be fine, just my 2 cents
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Integy isn;t all too bad, but still kinda bad... sure they give you a nice bling but they are prone to bending, Usually its because their parts break when put upon leverage...so if its thick and robust enough it should be fine, just my 2 cents
Well I try to angle myself right so I don't hit stuff when I'm climbing. I'm sure if I ever comp crawl this I'm going to have to upgrade again.
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Isnt that what your suppose to do?? hehe
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Isnt that what your suppose to do?? hehe
Lol...
IDk.. at the Comp saturday, like 3 people broke driveshafts. A lot of roll overs. It was awesome to watch when they got them flipped back over just using some throttle. The wheels would hook up, and one of the truck flew like 5 feet lol!
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omg u ordered inte***! why.. why would u make the poor MRC suffer.. he never did anything to you! lol
im confused on the first order about the lockers.. oh well.. time to google
Why are you confused about the lockers?
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Why are you confused about the lockers?
didnt know what they were..... but now i do
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