Tamiya Super Clod Buster - my Upgrades and a short Review

My Tamiya Super Clod Buster build slide show is on of the most viewed videos of my channel. So I put the key features of it in this video.
If you like to see the slideshow, please watch this video:
• Tamiya Super Clod Bust...
RC Garage:
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shock pliers:
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shock stand:
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body clips:
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[@JF-RC]

Hi there Dirk, a great looking Clod Buster. You’ve really painted the body well, looks really good. Bearings are a must for sure, I really don’t understand why Tamiya don’t put them in the kits as standard, especially as the competition widely do, for the same money. I hope you’re able to source you intended upgrades easily, it would be nice to see again, when you’ve completed them. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and the family. 🎄🎅😊😉

[@RCBirds]

Hi John. I fear it's some kind of tradition. In the 80s the sealed Tamiyas were very expensive, and still are. So they sold it as upgrade parts. First turn-around came as their company daughter Carson came up with cheap (non-sealed) ones. They somehow never learned, that ball bearings are mandatory. On the other hand there are many out there in the RC family who say, I'm fine with bushings, because of dirt, water, etc. Shorter running times are accepted, because batteries are cheap. No matter what they do, they'll always do it wrong😁. Thanks for watching and best wishes for the holidays.

[@AdventureTimeRC]

Great upgrades Dirk the clod is so much fun

[@RCBirds]

So right Brent, so right...

[@ThompsonRc]

Great upgrades Awesome Clod buster

[@RCBirds]

Thanks a lot for watching and your kind comment William.

[@tiborvon]

The Clod Buster looks brilliant 👍👍

[@RCBirds]

Thank you so much for watching and your kind comment my friend

[@WeissRC]

Nice instructional video and review my friend! 👌😁

[@RCBirds]

Thank you so much for watching and your kind comment my friend. You're welcome, I'll check out your channel soon.

[@satorrotas]

Really awesome this monster truck, excellent run and good video 👍

[@RCBirds]

Glad you enjoyed it. You're welcome.

[@satorrotas]

@@RCBirds 😉👍

[@HaydadRC]

Nice upgrades and review Dirk! Your Clod is beautiful!👍😊

[@RCBirds]

Hi there Jeremy, happy you like it. Have a great weekend bro.

[@SaturnMoonman]

Beautiful and elegant Clod, thank you for sharing

[@RCBirds]

Thanks a lot😊

[@MauzyrockRC]

Wow the body looks amazing dude! I am trying not to think about getting one of these. 👍👍👍

[@RCBirds]

Thanks a lot Mauzy. Stay safe and have a great weekend.

[@ShenRC]

Looks nice I like the color!! for motors I use the cheap RC4WD 20T crawler motors in mine they are perfect faster than stock but not so fast that you always end up breaking your truck.

[@RCBirds]

Thank you Steve. I had already seen your video about the upgraded Bullhead. It's a great inspiration for me.

[@curemode2002]

Love the paint color thanks for the video!

[@RCBirds]

Thanks a lot for watching and your kind comment my friend 😊

[@RCPM18_4x4]

Awesome video my friend, nice monster truck 😍👍👍

[@RCBirds]

Thanks a lot for watching and your kind comment my friend

[@RCPM18_4x4]

@@RCBirds You're welcome 😊

[@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC]

Hi fella! Just found your channel after seeing your comment on one of our videos at Green hawks rc! Awesome video mate, LOVE the clod since the eighties! Got a super clod myself still new in box..... have been reluctant to build her as she is so HUGE! (running out of space!) That paint job is stunning, and those shocks look delightful.... certainly seems less bouncy as well! Interesting regarding the timing on the motors, something I need to look into when I finally build mine as I rarely use the stock silver cans. Looks like you have some interesting content on here, will be checking out your back catalogue of uploads for sure. Just subbed! 😊 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@RCBirds]

Thanks a lot for watching and your kind comment my friend. This car's really huge and heavy. It has an own spot in the shelf and doesn't fit to my storage system of the other cars. But I love it. You can uae the standard motors. Steve drom Shen RC testet motors with lower turns and got only one mph more top speed. So for me I'm not sure if the effort is worth the work, but it's hobby. So why not?😁. The dampers are cool and give a better adjustment of the car as the pogos of the kit. Unfortunately these are out of stock. But searching for 110 mm shocks for Traxxas EMAXX or SMAXX might help😉 There're more upgrade possibilities for this car if you life in the US. Great you like my content and thanks you your sub. Stay safe and have a nice weekend.

[@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC]

@@RCBirds Lol.... Yes, that's exactly the problem I have, and the main reason I havent built it yet mate! Most interesting what you mentioned regarding only 1mph increase in speed when using lesser turn motors, cheers for the knowledge.... will try the silver cans first then and see how we get on! But hey, let's face it.... the clods not about speed really anyway is it?! 😂 I'm based in the UK, but in these modern Internet times access to parts and upgrades is pretty open really. When I restored my 959 and celica grb I sourced parts from all over the world - USA, France, China, Japan etc! The clods upgrade potential is truly mind blowing for sure, I've seen some where the only original parts are the gearbox's! 🤣 Very impressive, but going to keep mine fairly stock..... although I have managed to source some original decals from the first release which I think will look nice over the super clod blue paint! Just for old times sake! 😉 👍 👍 👍

[@RCBirds]

Sorry, I have to correct myself, it's two mph. It's a long time ago when I saw the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXuxd2lolsl8fdU And you're right it's more about fun. For raxing the steering should be the first thing to be upgraded. All in all you have a cool car. Maybe not preciese or fast but so much fun.

[@907arcticrc6]

Awesome video and Rc brother Excellent update and upgrades Thanks for sharing Have a great weekend stay safe my friend 👍🥶👍

[@RCBirds]

Hi there Arctic. Happy you'll like it. Have a nice weekend.

[@rcbeast101]

Nice Super Clod Buster and upgrades

[@RCBirds]

Thanks a lot. You're welcome

[@UncleBobsRC]

Awesome run Dirk!!!!! Great truck man!!!! Nothing like a Clod bouncing around as you drive it.....

[@RCBirds]

So true Bob

[@DanVerVLOG78]

Wow, nice car and thanks for sharing to us . Done. Merry Christmas!

[@RCBirds]

Thank you so much. Merry Christmas🎄🎅☃️

[@hanirc4519]

Great monster truck bro😃👍

[@RCBirds]

Thank you so much for watching and your kind comment my friend

[@mikesrcgarage]

That's an awesome Clodbuster!

[@RCBirds]

Thanks a lot

[@SyndicateRC]

Awesome looking Clod. Great color choice.

[@RCBirds]

Thank you so much. You're welcome

[@mypassionrc-studioxd40lous66]

These trucks are so cool, awesome video 🙏✝️☮️

[@RCBirds]

Thank you so much for watching and your kind comment

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Dirk and thanks for sharing your tips for the Clod! You did a great job with the build and paint, it really looks fantastic! I hope your weekend is going well, my friend! Cheers! :))

[@RCBirds]

Thank you so much for watching and your kind comment Mark. This impressive car makes a lot of first on building then on driving. Have a great Sunday.

[@islandrc-duke1972]

Awesome RC and upgrades, have a great weekend my friend

[@RCBirds]

Thank you Duke, best wishes for you, too.

[@rc.remedy]

Nice paint on the Super Clod there, Dirk!

[@RCBirds]

Thank you so much. Your welcome

[@RCplamodel]

*Awesome off-roading! That's a cool truck!👍💯👍👍*

[@RCBirds]

Thanks a lot my friend

[@RallyandTrail]

Great video and fantastic looking Clod 👍😎🏁

[@RCBirds]

Thanks a lot and have a great Sunday.

[@HumbleVintageRC]

clod buster is now in my wishlist! cool video!!!

[@RCBirds]

Thank you. This ca'r very impressive in real life. You should forfill your dream.

[@TrickshotTimeHeiko]

Klasse Rennen wieder 👍 Hab ein schönes Wochenende Dirk und besten Gruß Heiko

[@RCBirds]

Danke sehr Heiko, Dir auch ein schönes Wochenende

[@theoagrc]

Beautiful looking Clod with some great modifications there Dirk! 😎

[@RCBirds]

Hi Craig, I'm happy you like it. I'll get over to your channel this evening. Noticed a long video and want to take the time for the whole thing.

[@G9RCCar]

Very cool RC and run

[@RCBirds]

Thank you so much😊

[@cabaretrc]

That’s a pretty monster 😻😻🤩

[@RCBirds]

Thank you so much for watching and your kind comment my friend

[@flyingfortressrc1794]

That thing looks fantastic. I just got one that I'm working on. Great trucks

[@RCBirds]

Thanks a lot. The Clod is a lot of fun to build and to run. You'll see it for sure😉

[@RCGents]

Nice build and paint works 😉 Have a nice day 👍 Cheers

[@RCBirds]

Thank you so much for watching and your kind comment my friend

[@rcleandro2263]

Geiles kleines Gefährt🛻💨💙😀, dicken fetten daumen für deine Vorstellung 👍👍👍👌

[@RCBirds]

Vielen lieben Dank

[@b-cab_rc_adventure]

Waow thats great moster truck 🤤🤤🤤

[@RCBirds]

Thanks 👍

[@ChiefRickyRC]

Gorgeous truck! I love its a driver even with hard to get parts. I have a thrown away in the garbage rusted grimmey Smshing Pumpkin im bring back from the Grave this summer. I really like your videos. Its easy to listen to you and you explain very well. Cheers bro 👌 youre the best

[@RCBirds]

Thank you so much and best woshes for your restauration.

[@SLRC17]

nice review buddy👍👍

[@RCBirds]

Thank you so much.

[@Blastfromthepastrc1346]

The Clodbuster looks really cool Dirk!🙂👍

[@RCBirds]

Thank you so much Mattias

[@Rezayolando]

Very cool truck. Big truck. Nice livery truck 😍

[@RCBirds]

Thank you so much for watching and your kind comment my friend

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

This turned out great Dirk!! Love the paint job

[@RCBirds]

Thank you so much Thad. I'm looking forward for your Clod.

[@hollyhillrc]

I enjoyed watching this video Dirk. Your explanation of the Clodbuster was excellent, and It looks very nice.

[@RCBirds]

Thanks a lot Derek. I'm happy you like it. Have a nice weekend.

[@kaosr.c]

That clod buster is awesome , love it mate .. i need one 👌🏻

[@RCBirds]

There's nothing else to say as get one!😉. You'll love it in the second you'll open the box and see the tires.

[@jercsgn]

makes me want one!

[@RCBirds]

Thanks. As soon as you open the box and see the size of the tires you won't regret it.

[@ryainestudios0128]

interesting info about the clod! nice vid sir! cheers!👌

[@RCBirds]

Thank you so much for watching and your kind comment. You're welcome.

[@carloshnunez]

Cool truck 🔵🔵🔵👍👍👍🙂🙂🙂🔵🔵🔵

[@RCBirds]

Thanks a lot Carlos. You're welcome

[@RCACTIONAUSTRALIA]

What a beast 😊

[@RCBirds]

Thank you so much for watching and your kind comment. I really appreciate it.

[@rcplaytime]

Very cool truck dude,awesome video 😀😀👍👍

[@RCBirds]

Thanks a lot for watching and your kind comment my friend

[@TheTylerjoy04]

What Motor Did You Get For The Clodbuster

[@RCBirds]

The stock ones. Everything else in the Tamiya program is timed and won't work. Both motors have to run in opposite direction at the same time in the Clod. It think RC4WD has some none-timed 17T motors.

[@msfunracer]

Schönes Fahrzeug.Hab den noch nie gesehen. Gibt es den in Deutschland oder hast Du den importiert?

[@RCBirds]

Ersthaft? Das überradcht mich jetzt. Es ist der Tamiya Clodbuster, gibt es schon fast 40 Jahre😉. Den habe ich von Tamico, sollte kein Prblem sein, ihn hier zu bekommen. Derzeit müsst er als graue Edition auch zu bekommen sein, wenn nicht schon ausverkauft. Es gibt das Chassis auch als Bullhead.

[@pandacrawler6x6]

Cool and Fun Vídeo! Naice RCs! Loved and Subscrived!

[@RCBirds]

Thank you so much. You're welcome.

[@pandacrawler6x6]

@@RCBirds 🐼👍

[@PeteWylieRC]

Very interesting. This is one of those kits I would like to do one day but it does seem that you do need a fair few upgrades to make it run well. Yours looks really nice with that paint job. Thanks for sharing your top tips 😁

[@RCBirds]

Thanks Pete. I know many out there are complaining about the steering, but it's a Tamiya. Out of the box it works. Maybe not great, but it works. If you break down the upgrades to the nessecarriy ones, only the ball bearings should be made. If you can get your hands on JConcept parts, you can make a competition car out of it.

[@rccartv898]

nice video boos🥰🥰

[@RCBirds]

Thank you so much

[@fernsolo]

Very nice 👍

[@RCBirds]

Thanks a lot for watching and your kind comment my friend

[@Dragon69FlyTeam]

ball bearings 8 shocks ultra light oil 4 springs and dual brushless , metal bumpers (holds servo, better : 2-4,4-4 and 4-2 steering and lower center of gravety) dual servo 25kg and its a beast XD to bad it got expensive really fast lol

[@RCBirds]

Great tips. They really sound like a lot of fun, thanks for sharing

[@JohnDulio]

geile Kiste mein Freund, top Video 😍

[@RCBirds]

Danke sehr mein Freund

[@ChiefRickyRC]

I request you get a WPL now

[@RCBirds]

I'll keep that in mind. I'm a fan of the D-series kei cars or an FJ. So many projects and the next three are planed and on budget.😉

[@ChiefRickyRC]

@@RCBirds one helpful tip, the B series have straight frame rails, and C series frame rails drop down, otherwise they are same size all parts interchange

[@RCBirds]

Thanks every info counts. These days the manufactors keep their eyes more on markwting than on details.

[@ChiefRickyRC]

@@RCBirds they forget about us gearheads wanting specs not gimmicks rigt bro

[@ChiefRickyRC]

@@RCBirds i hit the bell also, so i should see your videos right away