clod discontinued

[leeasam]

I know back when the bullhead came out I actually bought one of them instead of a clod. Since I was not going to use the semi body( or Clod for that matter) The Bullhead had better motors and also had metal chassis supports where the links for the axles mounted so you would not pull the ball studs through the plastic. the Bullheads withthe Johnsons were a bit faster than the mabuchis( spelling?) in the clods at the time. I was going to use the bigfoot Parma body anyway. I just painted the chassis black,

BTW did the latest Super Clod had the metal chassis bracing??( this pretty much got rid of the need for the likes of the ESP chassis brace)

 

[ClodMonster]

The answer is NO! the chassis brace's are black on the SuperClodBuster if that's what you are referring to. My own Bullhead uses 540 motors so I don't see how they were any better in relation of my other stock Clods being that all my Clods use Stock 540 motors.

 

[obrut]

What tires could you possibly replace them with?
They are the classic goodyear replica's,
Real Monsters today still use them if they have them left, and they are era correct for the truck in general.
Those tires "are" the definition that makes monster trucks- monster trucks,
Real or RC

I just meant to give it a different look if thats what tamiya was going after, I was thinking of something like the jugg 2 tires. If they make no changes to the rest of the truck besides the parts color change and decals, then the stock clod tires fit the look of the body and chassis. I was thinking something like a txt chassis, clod axles, jugg2 wheels, with a f350 body.

 

[Jerry Matoon]

BTW did the latest Super Clod had the metal chassis bracing??( this pretty much got rid of the need for the likes of the ESP chassis brace)

Yes the Super Clods have the metal braces for the bottom of the chassis where the suspension mounts.

Jerry

 

[Grave Digger1]

The answer is NO! the chassis brace's are black on the SuperClodBuster if that's what you are referring to.

I'm not sure what your referring to, but the last two SCB's I just built had new natural metal colored chassis braces on the insides for the arm balls to screw into where the original did not.

Lynn

 

[Ball Racing]

My own Bullhead uses 540 motors so I don't see how they were any better in relation of my other stock Clods being that all my Clods use Stock 540 motors.

The comparison is Johnson motors in one , Mabuchi in the other....
Between brands of motors, one can have better magnets, or maybe different wire ,wire diameter, or pattern wound on the armature,
the bushings could have better fit for a freer turn,
the brush material, and spring tension could be different.
The material the can is made from may create a better magnetic field for more torque.
I took a armature froma clod 540, and put it in a modified can, and picked up 2 mph in my high lift F350.
So to say they may not be better motors even among "stock" motors is maybe not 100% accurate.
Just like venom brushed motors are no where near as fast as a trinity motor even though they may be the exact same turn and wind..

 

[ClodMonster]

I'm not sure what your referring to, but the last two SCB's I just built had new natural metal colored chassis braces on the insides for the arm balls to screw into where the original did not.

Lynn

Okay now I understand of what you are getting at. It was very late lastnight.:ack

I thought you were referring to the plastic suspension arms last night. but now it's very clear to me this morning.

 

[carcrusher]

Thats cool. I dont expect to see it too soon with a lot of production being cut in Japan, but def looking forward to it. I was just about to buy a Clod kit when I went to tower and saw that they were discontinued.

Tamiya has stated in a press release that they were not affected at all by the current issues in Japan - they are pretty far (something like 200 miles?) away from the current goings-on.

 

[jonnyboy]

good news maybe they will come ot with a brushless clod

 

[leeasam]

The comparison is Johnson motors in one , Mabuchi in the other....
Between brands of motors, one can have better magnets, or maybe different wire ,wire diameter, or pattern wound on the armature,
the bushings could have better fit for a freer turn,
the brush material, and spring tension could be different.
The material the can is made from may create a better magnetic field for more torque.
I took a armature froma clod 540, and put it in a modified can, and picked up 2 mph in my high lift F350.
So to say they may not be better motors even among "stock" motors is maybe not 100% accurate.
Just like venom brushed motors are no where near as fast as a trinity motor even though they may be the exact same turn and wind..

Exactly.. Also the Johnson was pretty much all metal where the Mabuchi had a big white plastic rear endcap. Back when they came out with the bullhead and after I built mine I ran it against clods withthe mabuchi`s and the johnsons were clearly faster.

 

[JBandit03]

Tamiya has stated in a press release that they were not affected at all by the current issues in Japan - they are pretty far (something like 200 miles?) away from the current goings-on.

Thats good. I didnt know if they used parts from different areas. I know GM in particular has cut production here in the US since a few of the key components they use cant be produced.

Now where's my penny jar...

 

[23t5]

does anyone know where Japan tamiya is located I can't imagine what they are going through

 

[Grave Digger1]

does anyone know where Japan tamiya is located I can't imagine what they are going through

It was just stated a couple of posts above you that Tamiya has stated in a press release that they were not affected at all by the current issues in Japan - they are pretty far (something like 200 miles?) away from the current goings-on.

Lynn