Best RC Monster Truck Review. Clod Buster Vs TXT-2 In Head To Head Track Shootout & Review +

In this video, is we look back at the Tamiya Monster trucks that started it all. Lunchbox, Pumpkin, Monster Beetle & then the true goliaths! The Super Clod Buster, TXT-1Extream, TXT-2, Juggernaut 1&2. We then pitch the mighty Super Clod Buster against the formidable TXT-2 Agrios to see if the Clod still has what it takes to be the King of the Tamiya Monster Trucks.
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[@anthonyborg4399]

That got me emotional also, heartfelt story ,The Frog was the first rc car i ever saw at age 12 in 1984 , i wanted it so bad but couldn't afford it , got a Hornet instead after saving my money for a year and ended up painting pink and white in honour of the Frog 😂 .

[@braamkotze473]

Shout out to my 22 year old King Blackfoot 😎 What a truck! That ORV chassis was basically the ultimate version, and it still performs very well. Put some bearings, oil dampers on and a Sport Tuned motor. It feels like something totally different now😅 Performance is to a whole new level😁👍🏻 Love from South Africa

[@mattiasrc]

Monster trucks.. I love em all but if i had to choose between Super Clodbuster and Agrios it will be a Super Clodbuster.

[@BasRikken]

monster beetle!! got me into tamiya at age of 12, 34 years ago.... 🥰 got the rere also, the orinal was run into pieces, all wheels, body was broke, must have drivin it daily for 3 years easy, got replaced with a terrible fire dragon

[@chedder72]

Thanks for the history! I was born in 84 and didn't know when these all came out. I was playing with the ready to run RadioShack cars when I got lucky on my birthday or Christmas.

[@peterdemetriou2263]

Gotta say the clod looked epic over the ramp !

[@jiakabery3550]

Awesome Video. Took me back to when I was a kid. I got a Blackfoot in 1987. I remember the Clod Buster when they came out. I was like..WTH. Two motors, and 8 shocks. And it seemed sooooooo expensive to me back then as a 8th grader. Thanks for taking me back to when I was a kid. Cheers from Oregon, USA

[@dhooter]

Back in the amazin 80's when I was a youngster this guy at our beach campground had I'd say four or five ClodBusters. All decked out one had a grave digger body. I would drive my Tyco Turbo hopper over to his campsite and he would let me run one of those monsters. Parents couldn't afford to buy me one but they tried. Fast-forward 25 years I finally bought a Clod lol. Point being this video flooded back those memories lol.

[@OrcaBoat3]

It's amazing that the Clodbuster is still produced today, whereas the txt-1, the juggernaut, and the agrios have been discontinued.

[@RCKickschannel]

The Agrios drives the best out the box for me but I guess the Clod just has the cult status.

[@OrcaBoat3]

@@RCKickschannel I wish they's bring back the Agrios.

[@waynenorbreyjr9371]

As a owner of 20+ Clodbusters the Clodbuster is definitely my favorite. I love the axles under the Juggernaut 1&2, TXT 1&2 and the Agrios trucks. Those axles reminds me of the axles of the stage 1 and 2 monster trucks.

[@mikemiller9023]

As the owner of a modified Clod, I have to agree with your assessment completely. I shudder to think about how much I have in mine, but it's worth every penny for the smiles I get every time I take it out and enjoy it.

[@oliboli]

hello Mike! Could you please share what are some of the most important upgrades to a Clod? I am a new Clod owner! I usually trail drive my Tamiya monsters, so definitely not racing them. :) Thank you very much!

[@mikemiller9023]

@@oliboli It all depends on how much you want to spend and whether or not you're wanting to keep your chassis stock (plastic) or if you're willing to upgrade it to one of the available carbon fiber or aluminum models. Once you've made that decision, it's time to decide what you want to use to power it with. Power can be supplied by brushed or brushless motors and an appropriate speed control (or two). Then you need a servo or two for steering to go along with that, depending on whether or not you want to keep four-wheel steering. And you'll probably want to upgrade your shocks as well, and those should be chosen to match your chassis and desired ride height and terrain. Then you may want to upgrade your wheels and tires also. Now that mine is pretty much done, it's large enough that it almost doesn't fit on the outside unit for my home A/C, if that gives you some idea of just how much upgrading has been done. I need to take some measurements, but it's definitely no little toy anymore. I had to have shelves custom-made to hold it in my office because it wouldn't fit on a shelf that was large enough for my Wraith to sit on. Lol! I hope that helps a bit.

[@oliboli]

@@mikemiller9023 Ohh wow! :O that is way more complex that I'd thought first! Soo, I would stick to the original chassis for now. I already have a Quicrun880 from Hobbywing, but silver cans are just fine for what I use it for. The steering and suspension I would definitely swap to something better, I already own a few Savöx servos. I usually do trail walks with friends where I take my monster trucks. So, suspension and stability would be key. Would that require a change to a custom chassis? Also, I am running my trucks on 2s lipos. Oh, and what brands/manufacturers are we looking at when it comes to modifications? Anyway, thank you very much for the quick response! :)

[@mikemiller9023]

@@oliboli It can definitely get complicated quickly, unfortunately. But it's all a matter of how much you want to spend, and what you want to see performance-wise out of it. I'd go with the high-torque Savox servos for steering, and stick with low-turn silver can motors with your Hobbywing 880. That should be fine to get it moving. The only problem with the stock chassis is that it's such a short wheelbase and that makes it a bit wobbly. If you can deal with that, stick with it for now and just upgrade your shocks to larger piston oil-filled unit and you should be fine for the time being. When it comes to upgrading, there are a few manufacturers and most of them aren't too bad. You can also make a lot of things yourself, if you're handy enough and use strong enough materials. Check out some of the Clodbuster groups on Facebook to get some suggestions and links to current chassis that people are running. I've only got my one Clod, but there are others out there who have other chassis than just mine, and they might have more informed opinions than I do on what chassis is best.

[@oliboli]

@@mikemiller9023 Well, thank you very much for all the valuable information! I definitely would not want to shovel the $ into it. Just would like to make it a little bit better. :) I am to consider all your advices! Already found a huge facebook group around this :) So, again, thank you very much!

[@patrickpanda8374]

I had a Monster Beetle when I was a kid. Was a great kit. I still remember my dad and I putting it together. The Beetle was tough as nails and really fast at that time. I also remember having to buy a remote and receiver with a different “crystal” so it ran on a different frequency from all my friends. Thank god for 2.4GHz that we have now.

[@robw7676]

The crystals for 27mhz were colour coded and numbered. If you wanted to never need to change crystals you bought 40mhz gear which hardly anyone else had for cars. I had a 27mhz and a 40mhz set.

[@patrickpanda8374]

@@robw7676 omg, yes, I forgot about the color coding.

[@ChunkyMonkaayyy]

Wow. Talk about blast from the past. I bought a Clod when I was a little kid around ‘88 or ‘89 from “Dans Crafts and Things” in Rochester NY. Great memories, I should plan a trip there and get something new.

[@adrianharrison5208]

I have to agree with what you said 100% about these two. Thanks for another great video 👍

[@555byron]

I have a TXT-1 and recently upgraded the electronics to a single 3660 2650kv brushless set up on 2s or 3s. When I built it 15 years ago I added some aluminum upgrades from New Era and RC4WD. These upgrades plus using Traxxas E-Revo shafts for the drive shafts has made for a crazy reliable truck. The E-Revo shafts are usually the weak link, which is great as they are pretty cheap to get the individual parts to repair the shaft and they are much easier to source than the Tamiya parts. And they are much easier to swap out.

[@n22pdf]

Bruiser is an awesome kit.. lovely build quality :) thought the Clod looked ok round the track and definately the best looker from an authentic monster truck.. Clod looked awesome in the air :) hope you guys have a great new year and an awesome 2021..

[@stephenmanley4097]

The clod looks really cool jumping, great video 👍

[@jennyetherington3326]

I still want a Clod 💙 Great Video on both 👍

[@glennchapman812]

I own an original Juggernaut and loved running,the only issue I had with it was the gear set drive to the diffs which seamed to be made of soft metal.I also own an original TXT-1,slightly modified with a full bearing kit and two LRP Big Truck motors running on 8.4volts with no rear steering.

[@johnnysrcchannel7472]

I always wanted a monster beetle. But looking at that clodbuster,it looks so cool

[@masonrcw9034]

Had a Bullhead for a while. If it is well painted it looks absolutely gorgeous.

[@ggilesy]

7.30 Wife in the background yelling at kids......love it. Sounds like our place.

[@bigglen]

Absolutely brilliant 👏 I'm going to have to buy another clod to mod 😀👍

[@tankbulldogge8639]

Great Video, i still have my original Clod Buster, Lunch Box. Also Kyosho Big Brute. fun vehicles, love the old school stuff.

[@angelounson2175]

Love the comparison. I have three Clodbusters all different modifications. Will defo. buy a TXT2.

[@timm9970]

great video. Gives a cool size perspective

[@NewstalgiaRC]

Great video Gavin. Very fair.

[@charlesseas9163]

I have a clodzilla v2 edition by esp my steering servo sits on hear box but on the back. I love your video so glad I found you.

[@tobybennett6582]

Man when you said track I wasn't expecting that LOL

[@badlanz8642]

Clods one of those cars you can build without using a single clod part

[@rccrazer]

I love your history videos. They make me feel more complete in my love and knowledge. Edit: please make more. Some ideas from me would very the Front wheel drive cars and the M chassis. Already lots to talk about there!

[@RichB07]

That's a awesome looking clod . Great job building that one .

[@RCKickschannel]

Thanks 👍

[@marresjepie1887]

Wanna see what the TXT-2 can actually do? Slap in one 3670 sensored 1/8 8.5t motor, or a 3150kv Spektrum 3660, with a 17t pinion and 3s. Single 1/8 scale 100mm shocks allaround.LOCK the rear steering. Seeing a TXT-2 kinda-sorta 'floating' over terrain at a ridiculous speed never gets old. Stock-up on gearbox top-bits. They'll break with alarming regularity, even with a little support-plate under the ballends.. Dunno why.. 😅(just kidding. 45km/h to 50km/h is about the max the TXT can survive off-road. Things start to break very, VERY often above that. It's a scale-monstertruck after all, NOT just a buggy with a truck body and oversized tires like, say, the MAXX and Kraton and such))

[@jasonurban3597]

Great video buddy.

[@SuperDarkMath]

4:31 I had a 1/10 scale and a 1/12 scale Midnight Pumpkin in metallica and I would love to find a 1/10 scale again. I have scoured for years. Can find 1/12 seemingly everywhere. Funnest truck ever!!!!! My second used to be a massive USA-1 and my third choice was Super Clod Buster (never had one). I have never seen the USA-1 truck again since the late 80’s.

[@tonyjohansson2967]

The 80s were extreme in all ways, that why you need a clod buster 😊👍

[@RC-ty5ym]

I miss the late 80s, early 90s. Back then there were all the company's making parts for the clod buster, such as ESP, APM and smokin' hobbys. Minute 7:33: The clod shown isn't modified, only chrome parts from ccp are mounted. The Clod belongs to Mike Lohmann, his KZbin Channel is "MikesRCworld".

[@bigdogbigben]

I have several ESP clods. I wish they were still in business. The owner was a super nice guy.

[@RC-ty5ym]

@@bigdogbigben There's an esp Facebook page, but it doesn't look like it's possible to buy chassis.. That's really sad, because I'd love to buy an esp clodzilla 2 Chassis. However, there's still the jconcepts regulator chassis..

[@barrycheesemore2928]

Wow, those monster trucks both look epic!! The only problem now is that I want one.... ;)

[@DaveyGa]

Marui Big Bear, 1984 ;) For the track, suggest laying it out with some long garden hose or elec extension leads. Handy to have when track aint in use too.

[@simonfisher836]

I heard a few years ago that the Clodbuster is the only Tamiya car where you can buy an aftermarket version of every single part!

[@RCKickschannel]

That wouldn’t surprise me Simon.

[@twotone85]

I have the blackfoot, and pumpkin. I love both.

[@thehomefront1905]

Great video,

[@RCKickschannel]

Thanks!

[@krashkingrc9715]

Awesome video excellent bunch of trucks definitely know your monster trucks

[@benmarchant8637]

Hi Gavin absolutely awesome buddy just bought a mint txt1 off a friend love your channel

[@RCKickschannel]

Enjoy your new monster truck

[@Ah87100]

Nice Trucks 😎💥

[@robsteel8318]

Love it, modified Clod for me 👍

[@pondafarr]

Loved my Blackfoot back in the day, spent way more on it than I should have. Now, I own a Lunchbox, and it is a barrel of fun, but I still miss my Blackfoot...

[@josephpuzzo1]

I remember the Blackfoot had a ton of transmission problems

[@pondafarr]

@@josephpuzzo1 I don't remember "problems", but I did eventually change out the gear dif for the MRC ball dif. You can still get them for about 80

[@josephpuzzo1]

@@pondafarr yea that was tge problem

[@KingWilliam86]

I can’t decide they both looked good! To solve my problems I ended up getting both! Spanking brand new! 2 superclod busters one the blue and the other one is the hard to find limited discontinued black edition and the txt-2 agrios! 👍🏼

[@haters9976]

I like this

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

No way I never knew that about the Chevy bowtie mine has it!!!

[@frankstegemann4122]

Super Video . Habe auch 2 Clod Buster . Ein Meeega Monster Truck

[@philliplyn2692]

Loving this one thank's for sharing very important information giving blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work the clodbuster is king evening else is second king black foot is second third is the monster bettle 🙏🙏🙏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💪💪💪

[@RC-ty5ym]

Duuude, your English is terrible

[@wadeskelton7585]

They were both surprisingly quick around your track I’m impressed! - with a little less steering I bet you can get sub 10’s!

[@RCKickschannel]

Yep for sure.

[@luvdacurvyones]

When I had a Clodbuster back in the day, I used a large servo horn on the steering servo. This made the steering more responsive. I believe I just ran a Futaba S148 servo.

[@RCKickschannel]

On axel servo steering is the only way to get a Clod to steer well without loads of slop due to the massively long servo links.

[@thegreattreon0177]

Absolutely loved this episode! Monster trucks are the greatest!

[@comilang73]

Great video. But you forgot to mention the Tamiya Wild Dagger. Came out in 1999, but discontinued in 2005. It was smaller, but a cool truck to bash with. Your super clod looks epic. Liked and subscribed.

[@nickrobertson2450]

Great vid Gavin! Got a black SE Clod built but body still to finish & an Agrios nib in the loft. If I recall correctly the TXT1 wheels fit the Agrios & take the clod tires (I need to rewatch Mateo"s video on his mods). Looks like your starting to wear a racing line into the grass 🤣🤣🤣

[@Biowolf626]

I have a black edition put together with bearings with the stickers left in the box to keep them nice. I built it for a shelf queen

[@lloydlacross1358]

The clod is just smile magic. I have way to many rc cars from 1/12 to 1/5 and I'm buying another clod just because I love it. 880 esc shorter steering servo arm and 3s is all you need. And metal gear box mounts

[@jeschreindl]

Nice work Gavin! I definitely like the clod wheels and tires as well. Do you think white wheels would look good for something different?

[@galkawarrior]

I have a Clodbuster that’s semi modified, and a Juggernaut that I’m still putting together, debating if I should restore it or modify it with TXT-2 like suspension. Anyway, more people uses the Clod for racing due to the lack or torque twist when launching. It’ll go straighter than a shaft driven monster truck. The TXT-1 uses cantilevers for suspension like its baby brother TLT-1, which I have 2 of.

[@BillBogan]

Don't forget the Mud Blaster.

[@bigoz169]

What!!!! No Kyosho USA-1's say it ain't so. Hopefully you'll get to restore some soon (maybe mine, if I can ever afford it).

[@fastdude2002]

I have a USA-1 I bought new way back in the day. I have the nitro version, it’s very fast and powerful with smoke, smell and sound of nitro. It’s still awesome today.

[@davejones4093]

I have 2 clods, an original and a mildly modded Super Clod... Just 2 x HPI Firebolts, HPI shocks, 25kg servo and a 6200 lipo... It's pretty cack, but still fun. Although I do wince when it falls over as that's a lot of weight on the body.

[@paulmcnamara16]

Dunno how they drive obviously but The Clod certainly looked more composed of screen and kills it in the looks department for sure! I'm into the Emaxx and neither one of these two is enough to pull me away. Have a lifted SCX10 with a clod shell and King Blackfoot with an original Blackfoot shell on and thats close enough for me. But will be checking out those Clod build/mod videos next though! 😁👍

[@martindezeeuw1722]

Hi Gavin, just put your Juggernaut 2 wheels and tires on your txt 2... Should fit spot on...txt-1 had Juggernaut wheels.. Also...it has a more plush suspension because of the cantilever shock setup

[@unclebob8419]

Great video. It's such a shame that the Agrios isn't sold in the UK, I'm sure it would be much more popular if it was, with more after market parts.

[@deubie0211]

Clods the king....Long live the KING!

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

Then in 1989, Tamiya came out with the quick drive or QD MIDNIGHT PUMPKIN, a 1/14 scale rtr version, they then in following years did a qd monster beetle, a qd clod buster, and I believe a qd Blackfoot as well.

[@mattmclafferty6265]

Bloody Good Video bro, thanks so much. Epic custom Clod. Hare Krishna and Happy Christmas/NY. :-)

[@RCKickschannel]

Thanks Matt

[@jone7940]

Clod hands down. Just look at it in motion!

[@wesleydesmet3326]

still have the all original txt-01 with original body :-)

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

To me, the clod buster is the ultimate Tamiya monster truck. The square body Chevy body is what does it for me I think

[@RCKickschannel]

It is a classic yes.

[@thevintagehifiambassador8524]

very fast, my Juggernaut 2 would have no chance at all :-)

[@RCKickschannel]

Yep these are something completely different for sure.

[@kenmurphy4317]

I had the original monster beetle.loved it.also bought the blackfoot body for it aswell.however there was one problem that kept happening and that was that the rear hex drive shaft constantly rounded out and would then slip and loose drive.i tried everything possible to stop it happening..but sadly at the time there was no fix.

[@lsturboman]

Gavin dont forget you have Kyosho Mega motors in the Agrios are the stock 540s still in the clod? That will make a difference in the time. IMO.

[@oz1141]

Comparing the Clodbuster to the TXT 2, is like comparing Samson 1 (80s) monster truck to Bigfoot 19 (2012 monster truck).

[@MikeVal1369]

Exactly. The designers of the TXT probably weren't even born when my high school RC car club saw it's first Clod. If the TXT-2 wasn't better than a stock Clod it would have been a sign of complete incompetence on Tamiya's part.

[@spinymold]

I have a TXT-1 which has been in the shed for 2 years.

[@franklinmint7394]

Definitely the clod for me

[@SuperCdp1]

Great video, that Clod is awesome.

[@Danlewis85]

I've had a juggernaut 2 under my bed for the last 10 years and for the last 20 years just like my other RC cars I had when I was a kid, its been completely ignored and sort of pushed to the top shelf as it were like Wheezy in Toy Story. I recently decided to move so had to dig it out to sell it. However I then started to look at it and memories just started coming back to me like how when I was about 15 staying up until 4am to finish building it, it was such a cool thing to unbox xmas time. Unfortunately at stock its a bit of a crap RC car. As was said in the video about the Clod it has a single servo to handle the steering which makes it very vague as I recall and the suspension doesn't work that well really. Compared to the Midnight Pumpkin which I had when I was 3 or 4 (and also the Tyco Mutator that I had) the Jug just wasn't that much fun or engaging to me to drive out on the cul-de-sac I grew up in. I was going to sell the Jug, they fetch good prices but I made the fatal mistake of going searching on here for RC cars and now having rediscovered these things from my childhood I am now hooked again and despite its flaws I am yearning for a Clod now; it's utterly iconic and timeless as an RC car. The Jug in the meantime is going to get the TLC it deserves, a good clean and a rubbing down of the body and respray. I'm landed to have found the stickers for it on MCI. I'm also pretty desperate to buy a lunchbox, Konghead (I think this is a future classic) and Monster Beatle to name a few of the Tamiya ones (Now I've seen the TXT-1 because of this video that looks pretty tasty too, haha ). But ultimately I'm hunting down a Losi LMT, a Traxxas maxx and a HPI Savage because Nitro rocks too. And to think I'd forgotten about all this. Some people have a midlife crises by buying a Porsche I think mine is going to be RC cars :).

[@leehurst6922]

Gav I have just ordered clod wheels and tyres with the clod hubs. I've read that you need to space the wheels with washers if using the agrios wheel axles. Any tips please?

[@Shauntipson]

Any thoughts on the konghead 6x6

[@traxxasfans]

I love the super clod the big foot body sells it for me

[@RCKickschannel]

It’s good looking for sure

[@rocasrcmania]

Great video... Did you extend the wheelbase on your Clod? It looks longer than the stock version, I think. Thanks for sharing! 💯💯💯💯💯

[@RCKickschannel]

I did a full chassis swap on the CLod. loads of videos on this at rckicks.com

[@BSpeakman80]

Looks like the wheels on my Tamiya TNX nitro

[@1500chessie]

Nice video with a true statement. But i guess, "better" is the wrong description for the Clod. Right out of the box it runs like crap, very true. But if you look how long it's been produced and still one gets every spare part is another story. Try to get parts for the Juggernaut, Txt 1 or 2, happy birthday i will say. Not to mention how many aftermarket parts are available for the Clod. So it has reached cult status while it runs a bit poorer and let me say specific.

[@77chevy4x4]

Oh yeah. Clodbuster builder here .. torque twist .. is the key factor.. but can the TXT torque hold like the all mighty…Clod.. hmm 🤔 that’s to be fought out .

[@johnhindley5233]

I want buy the agrios and then swap to a Super Clod body, best of both then 😁

[@chrisevaggelou8473]

What a great idea. best of both world's.

[@just4kicks950]

Have the original Clod & bullhead as far the juggernaut was junk had one . Clodzilla kit, just buy the Redcat ground pounder that is kinda rare but was aluminum dual plate Clodzilla chassis they used . Now Xmaxx & Cen Reeper are my go two's 1/5th & 1/7 th scale M.T's, Tamiya's are my classics 👌

[@MarJay1980]

I feel like that was quite a diplomatic conclusion Gav. As someone who doesn't have a relationship with the Clod from childhood (I had a Midnight Pumpkin) I can't see why you wouldn't go for the TXT2. Standard, with no money spent it's quicker than a Clod with a fair bit of cash put into it... There's no point trying to make a silk purse out of a sows ear! Especially if the Clod doesn't even steer as standard. We all love vintage, but unless you had one as a kid and want to get back that same feeling? Nah. On another note could you please possibly cover some of the TA01 and TA02 Rally/Road cars please? Particularly the Celica GT 4 rally and Escort Cosworth? Manta ray gearboxes just like a Top Force, but with slightly more road biassed underpinnings, and realistic scale shells.

[@Rc_nozza74]

awesome video, what would you say is the best basher monster truck, i love the clod but i know i wouldn't bash it as id be worried about messing the shell up hahaah

[@waynenorbreyjr9371]

I had a Juggernaut and now I wished that I never got rid of it. Gonna have to hunt down another that's at a reasonable price.

[@phildavies990]

Now you have a few trucks with 4 wheel steering is it worth investing in a Flysky GT5? It has a crawl mode which allows you to switch between crab steer, no rear steer and conventional 4 wheel steer from the handset.

[@RCKickschannel]

I’ll check it out

[@MadDuckofAus]

Clod definitely ha the looks

[@widecat-1838]

I know the Agrios is a better starting point, but it doesn't stir any excitement from a look standpoint. Whereas the Clodbuster looks awesome when watching the jump footage at the end. My vote would be for the Clod!

[@cowboy21745]

The txt tires may fit my ground pounder

[@clodbusted1776]

Txt is awesome but nothing beats a clodbuster

[@bigdogbigben]

The txt2 tires look about the same size as the juggernaut tires. I wonder if that has something to with why they used them instead of the clod tires like the txt1

[@iritantNL]

I know I am two months late with my reaction. But I own a twin detonator a 2 motor 4 wheel drive monster truck.. concept chassis. Where does that fit in?