Crawler Canyon It Came From the LiveStream (ICFTLS): VRD Carbon

It's not a quickview, it's not a proper build, it's an assembly with a bit of paint. It's also really good.
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[@Driver86421]

I think paint job looks primo. Never met an S8E that didn't leak regardless of orientation, but that's why Dravtechs exist. A shame, because they're otherwise good shocks. I agree about the Stance and besides, who doesn't want the fun of building their own? Been debating a VRD since they came out, and this may have tipped the scales. Thanks for all you do for the hobby.

[@VegasSteve702]

You definitely made up my mind on what to build next. Thank you. Lol

[@SivartCustomRCs]

Always love a Cliffhanger body. Can't wait till you get your hands on a Vanquish Optic

[@michaellenheiser3157]

“What’s your vector Victor” “Roger, Over”

[@Organized-_-Chaos]

your welcome for the fade idea

[@JC-Nor-Cal]

Thank you.

[@Toodles77]

The only set of S8E shocks that I own that do not leak, I built with all the good parts from vanquish. Any shock they built leaks like all hell! Swapped out every set but the one

[@CrawlerCanyon]

I built these and they leak. S8Es without Traxxas seals leak-- not as badly as anything from Axial, but still. That's why we run 'em upside-down.

[@bouncingnoise]

Hey Mr. C, my Proline Cliffhanger was about 110g, but it got damaged way too easy. Now I’m running the comp body called Lilly (86g painted), thinner but much more durable so far, it’s sold by Gspeed in the US.

[@bouncingnoise]

Btw. I took my VRD to a comp with 16 drivers last Saturday, and we finished in 2nd place, 3 points behind the winner 😊

[@CrawlerCanyon]

That Cliffhanger is thin, and I get this feeling that the "tough color" polycarbonate isn't quite as tough as the clear stuff. But respect where respect is due, a comp body should be as light as possible inside the rules, so ProLine go something right for once.

[@michaellanghirt1990]

Your Lilly Body was the best Option while waiting on the Scx10 pro Body. Lilly is still the best looking comp Body imho

[@bouncingnoise]

@@michaellanghirt1990I totally agree 👍 😊

[@Toodles77]

I’m running a Holmes Hobbies’s team spec revolver. My VRD with battery is 5lbs 1 oz! Cliffhanger body also.

[@CrawlerCanyon]

Having outfitted several with them, I still think an outrunner in a VRD is a lateral move at best-- I think a Fusion Pro is still the better choice for CG.

[@bouncingnoise]

The “wow wow wow” sound is because the slipper eliminater doesn’t really center the spur gear. The sound comes from permanently changing gear mesh 😊

[@markcole6475]

I got a belt drive system for 3 of my vanquish rigs…..amazing difference

[@CrawlerCanyon]

As soon as someone comes out with a 5:1 or 4:1 belt drive, I'll buy a bunch. The current ratios won't work in +80% of my builds.

[@gregganderson5479]

@@markcole6475 - where did you find that?

[@markcole6475]

@@gregganderson5479 eBay and Amazon have them…pretty cheap…like $15-$20 depending on what style you want…

[@markcole6475]

@@gregganderson5479 Amazon and eBay have them

[@JC-Nor-Cal]

Would love to see you run gates. Vrd spoiler vs Escy or another capable rig on a wheelin Wednesday..

[@rcvg69420]

Ugh now I'm gonna have to get one... The vrd carbon looks among the best of the best for comping and it's so turn key. Slap in your choice of electronics and go

[@JT-np1op]

Tou have the same exact voice as this guy Lester I occasionally drive with. As a result in my head I picture you as him, but I know I would be wrong and its just gonna be the coolest mind screw. Anyways enjoy the rambling as always.

[@JC-Nor-Cal]

Very nice looking and capable to say the least. When it comes to crawling we need it to do the thing and the vrd definitely does the thing.....

[@phillashford937]

I put a HW Pro and VFD Twin in my Stance. Works pretty good.

[@CrawlerCanyon]

What solution did you go for to get the servos in? Vanquish seems to have gone out of their way to make sure the Twin wouldn't fit in the Stance.

[@phillashford937]

I used the twin servo mount out of a TRX4. Installed it between the frame rails behind the trans and custom made the links. The battery sits between the servos and the trans. Nothing on the skids except for the power switch and the receiver.

[@Br0rB]

That looks absolutely fantastic. :D

[@The_RC_Family]

Hey BrOrB, it does doesn't it!

[@Camocrawler2868]

Another awesome video Mr C! I ordered my fusion pro from amain on Friday and was delivered on Monday by usps I was shocked! Can't wait to start my vrd build using zoku cf rails.

[@neildaniels5443]

As da Chopper flew over i thought dats sum loud lug noise coming from dem tires 😅😂😊

[@simonkubacki9823]

A nice flat coat really gets rid of the toy like appearance of rc bodies. I do regret not getting the kit vs the rtr in spite of the fact that I did use the esc and servo in a Tamiya Hotshot 2 kit.

[@henryoak2001]

That’s awesome , I’ve got my VRD dialed in, went with a brazin hardline chassis and stubby kit, whole lot of experimenting and now…..building an artful dodgers pathfinder, would love to bring it by when it’s done , I’m in SoCal and I believe you are in the region

[@CrawlerCanyon]

I am indeed. Inland Empire.

[@henryoak2001]

@@CrawlerCanyon ooh , when it’s done I will message you, I’ll bring both the ladies by if you are willing !

[@WandererOfTheDesert]

Love the paint job and the canyon.

[@fuse557]

That body really does look great, good job!

[@TheOtherSock-728]

excellent paint! I don't understand the anti-squat. To me, It looks like the rear squats.

[@The_RC_Family]

What a smooth rig Mr C love it!

[@KTMKID450]

If you swop the front portal gears to the rear, Rear to front, Its dam near 50/50 tire spin ratio.......

[@CrawlerCanyon]

I think I can count on one hand the number of rigs in the fleet with a 50/50 split.

[@beng.6417]

The Vanquish snobs will roast you for putting Injora on the all mighty Carbon.

[@crawlercityrc]

we need to see a straight axle 90mm shock version and a zoku conversion. 😊

[@CrawlerCanyon]

I'll be putting together something reasonably close to that in a soon-ish build.

[@sgtcrusher66]

hey can you do a video on upgrading the vanquish shocks with the trx orings ?

[@JC-Nor-Cal]

Can you show us where the center of gravity is on the vrd. Lcg etc.

[@yonicozac]

They do have a dig option for the VFD, it just costs an arm and a leg. VPS01360

[@CrawlerCanyon]

I didn't know they'd made a VFD back for the Hurtz. Would it be nice? Yes. Would it make the VFD like 2/3 the length of the rig? Yes again. $110? No thank you.

[@michaellenheiser3157]

If the helo flybys are synchronized daily you’ll never need a watch…..

[@ryanchatel8588]

Ok so how would you compare your zoku Phoenix with this vrd carbon? I am so impressed with the zoku Phoenix.

[@HVT03]

I was going to suggest a new series for the livestream builds, but it looks like you already thought about it Did you use any kind of matte clear on there? or just the paint from the outside?

[@CrawlerCanyon]

It's all paint on the outside, finished with Krylon Matte Clear. The first proper matte that I found other than Tamiya or Testors (I wanted something in non-wee cans)

[@themountain59]

....and there are still folks out there who tell everybody that the ascend fusion is as good as this .....🤣🤣🤣

[@CrawlerCanyon]

It's a phenomenon I call "sample size." There are two groups of people who, with a straight face, could considered the Ascent comparable to the VRD: 1) those with a sample size of one, that is, they've never wheeled a VRD; and 2) those who have, and are lying.

[@bouncingnoise]

Hey Mr. C, are the Element Enduro SE springs the same size as Losi Mini T or Dlux Springs? Are there modifications needed to run the Element springs on S8E shocks, and would they work on Traxxas 2661 too? Have a nice one👋

[@CrawlerCanyon]

Yes, they're also 10mm. I use all three of those spring types interchangeably. 10 Pro are also same size.

[@bouncingnoise]

Thank you 👍❤

[@TheOtherSock-728]

Do you think this would do even better on the new Injora XHX S5 compound pin tires?

[@CrawlerCanyon]

The S5 pins are indeed a better tire, but it's not like the difference between a so-so tire and a good one. They might be the maximum drive on something just right, and they get outdone by the Comp Pin on a different day. If I were buying right now for a VRD build, I would personally go for the XHX Pin. But it wouldn't be a huge leap forward. Just a bit better. For the same cost, so why not?

[@Bonitacreekrc2]

how many hours do you think are in a comp pin before they are wore out beyond usefulness

[@CrawlerCanyon]

The Rattler has been on his set basically since he was built and has moderate wear. Depending on surface, I'd guess 70-100 hours.

[@derrickhays3627]

Great paint job and the rims are sweet! Where did you get those I want some. Thanks for sharing.

[@CrawlerCanyon]

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[@Bonitacreekrc2]

Injora

[@derrickhays3627]

@@CrawlerCanyon 👍

[@derrickhays3627]

@@Bonitacreekrc2 👍

[@FaithSaraG]

I don't think that rear drop is anti squat, I think it's the overdrive pulling the suspension down.

[@CrawlerCanyon]

On flat ground, yeah, but I don't think that's still happening after weight transfer when ascending. I dunno.

[@sgtcrusher66]

what are the part numbers for the traxxas shock seals ? are they a thicker seal ? do you have a video on upgrading th vanquish shocks that would be awesome my seals are leaking i tried the green goo but still leakin i love my VRD thos its awesome! love your content as well pretty awesome stuff !

[@CrawlerCanyon]

TRA2369. Traxxas X-seals are apparently just magic.

[@sgtcrusher66]

@@CrawlerCanyon il give it a try man thanks buddy love your videos !

[@sgtcrusher66]

@@CrawlerCanyon i cant seem to find that part number ? is it a replacement for TRX-4 GTS shocks ? i came up with model #8262

[@CrawlerCanyon]

@@sgtcrusher66 I got the seal kit and the pistons confuddled. The seals are TRA2362. Big Bore pistons (for fake dravs) are TRA2669.

[@sgtcrusher66]

@@CrawlerCanyon oh thanks man i got a set of the deser lizard im thinking il assemble those put those one and then rebuild the vanquish one they are a nice shock its just that they leak

[@lowslowcrawlers1304]

What $60 dollar servo went on this guy? What's the latest n greatest $60 servo?

[@CrawlerCanyon]

The latest and greatest is still the same Flash Hobby 60kg direct-power I've been putting in rigs for a few years now. The market is getting flooded with all these "new" 8.4V servos making all kinds of wild power claims-- but I'm sticking with what I know works.

[@Toodles77]

What oil are you running in shocks

[@CrawlerCanyon]

300cst

[@AnyAssumptionBanter]

Talk more about the squat of the rear when acceleration. That's more than I've seen on most your rigs

[@CrawlerCanyon]

Yeah, 38% is a lot. I don't typically run past 25%.

[@AnyAssumptionBanter]

@@CrawlerCanyon there was a vid i saw by an engineer whom showed that OD and OV would cancel out anti-squat. this was a great visual too. those tires, turn radius, and low lcg is amazing; now if only other brands got onboard with kits

[@CrawlerCanyon]

@@AnyAssumptionBanter Maybe it's my distrustful nature, but I still can't see how OD/UD can "cancel" out anti-squat, as OD is only happening under power, while suspension geometry is you know... all the time.

[@AnyAssumptionBanter]

@@CrawlerCanyon yes. and isn't physics great! appreciate the interaction

[@Bonitacreekrc2]

Well is it a life flight helicopter going to a hospital?

[@CrawlerCanyon]

Nay, that be the Airbus H125 known as 40-King, the everyday helicopter in use by the San Bernardino Count Sheriff's Department. Best as I can tell, it's just burning fuel and making a bunch of noise-- it's a three-bladed setup, which is why I think it's so loud. They also operate a Subaru Bell 412EPX (modernized Huey, basically) for S&R, and it's four-bladed and seems quieter. At least a little. All of the Life Flight helicopters are four-bladed and fast. They zing right over.

[@crawlercityrc]

morning gents😊

[@neildaniels5443]

No offence ta da vrd, its just not my drive.....its wot I call a no fun truck, it gets boring, I like ta challenge myself, fa a comp style rig its great, jus not fa me.

[@CrawlerCanyon]

I've said in the past-- there's not a lot of versatility to the VRD. But there's not a lot of versatility in an F1 car, or a Trophy Truck, or one of those planes they use in RedBull Air Races. The VRD is purpose built for a specific purpose-- had I to choose between only a VRD or a Phoenix, I take the Phoenix every time. Because versatility.

[@neildaniels5443]

@@CrawlerCanyon agreed 👍