Tamiya Super Clodbuster Black Edition Motor Upgrade

Tamiya Super Clodbuster Black Edition Motor Upgrade
HPI 15t firebolt brushed motors

[@ryancenzer666]

You ain’t kidding about the clodbuster such an icon. Can’t wait to get another one and get that soldering iron to awesome video

[@williamgreen3316]

Just got mine today finally. Now to find time to build it.

[@dicktrickle4197]

Good tip on flipping the motors up with anti rotation bracket. I've had 2 Clods now and it could have saved me a lot of time

[@clodbusted1776]

x Stringthumper x glad I could help

[@vinceruland9236]

I put a set of Team Brood 17t brushed motors in mine. I love em.

[@silentgaming9328]

i like this channel cause your videos are straight upto the point no long stories for a small thing. You seem to be a clod fan, arent you ?

[@jasonurban3597]

Awesome video man I love it I've been thinking about buying the clodBuster

[@Joe_Hutchinson513]

Great video. Dude you got to get ahold of ESP and get a zilla 2 chassis before he stops making them again. Love your channel. I've watched all your videos, in 37yrs old from ohio your videos take me back to my childhood...... Bennett Clod-a-lever then you got something

[@clodbusted1776]

That’s awesome I forgot about the clod-a-lever ! I know I gotta get one of the esp chassis’s I have an old one but it would be cool to get a new one

[@tommy1504]

I still haven’t built mine, but I have been accumulating parts. Good idea with the hip motors. Nice trail run looks like fun!

[@tommy1504]

HPI 🥴 [autocorrect]

[@RC-ty5ym]

@@tommy1504 you can still edit your comment. :)

[@jasonmarkley6164]

Thanks for the Soldering Iron tip. Great Video.

[@RC4X4]

Great video. I love the soldering iron.

[@STEVOD313]

I had the same thing happen to my original chassis, so I got the sassy chassis for mine too, I like the fast eddie bearing kits for my Tamiya builds

[@clodbusted1776]

STEVO D 313 I use fast eddy bearings too, they’re cheap and last a long time

[@jimmyburhman2931]

Great video I like that you're not afraid to run it

[@clodbusted1776]

Ya it would be a shame to let it just sit on a shelf

[@jdpasl]

Beauty truck!

[@jpslayer2016]

I’m thinking of getting this clod. I been wanting one forever. It will be my first one. I was wondering if you had the part number for the bearings handy.

[@clodbusted1776]

Definitely get it while you can because it might be discontinued soon. Here’s a link to the bearing kit www.fasteddybearings.com/tamiya-clodbuster-sealed-bearing-kit/

[@jpslayer2016]

@@clodbusted1776 thanks man for the information. If I get it I’ll definitely let you know.

[@gribly]

I highly recommend the Holmes Hobbies “Retro Sport” motors for anybody with a Clod they want to keep brushed. These motors were specifically brought to the market by a small company just for Clodbusters. I can’t find much on KZbin about these, so I’ll try to make a video of my own while the snow is still deep and convincing. I just had a pair of 17t 5 slots hit my mailbox today!

[@gribly]

It also bothers me that you still use a regular #2 Philips screwdriver on these trucks. They are JIS, not #2, and you do see a difference with using factory Tamiya screwdrivers, makes it that much nicer. It’s like the difference between using the right socket on a stuck metric bolt vs using the closest equivalent SAE size.

[@clodbusted1776]

I've heard about the Holmes motors but never tried them. Definitely post a video I'm curious to see how they perform

[@clodbusted1776]

@@gribly I've always used #2 on Tamiya with no problems I had a Japanese industrial standard set but most of it got lost or damaged over the years

[@j-rc6520]

Hey man loving the videos. Just started to build my Super Clolodbuster black edition never seen one until your videos and I'm hooked. I'm reading a lot about the steering being weak on these stock. Is there anything I can do to make it better while keeping it as close to stock as possible. Also do you recommend loctite for the metal screws and nuts?

[@clodbusted1776]

It’s funny you asked me that I’m actually working on a steering video right now lol. What I do is on the front axle steering bell crank there’s three holes, the manual says to use the middle position but I use the one that’s farthest forward closest to the bumper, it gives you quicker steering and a little bit more throw. Only thing is you might have to bend the tie rod slightly so the rod end doesn’t hit the bumper. The only parts I use threadlocker on are the three pivot ball screws on the trailing arm

[@j-rc6520]

Nice ill be looking for that video. Thank you for the tips I will be doing this today.

[@ShenRC]

😁👍 Sweet upgrade! Nice tip on taking the motors out easy. I would definitely get some steel Robinson racing pinion gears in it with those 15T motors that soft tamiya pinions will melt away like butter!

[@clodbusted1776]

I know those factory pinions suck lol

[@josephpuzzo1]

I never had a clodbuster I want to buy one soon I allways wondered how they hold up stock

[@kennyfrommodesto1]

Nice looking truck 👍🏻 Didn’t you have a video a long time ago showing how many Clod Busters you had? I couldn’t find it again...

[@clodbusted1776]

Kenny Radaich yes I did have a clod collection video but for some reason it got a guideline strike I have no idea why but instead of disputing it I just deleted it. I’ll make another one again someday

[@kitchenbriks3685]

I just ordered mine

[@robertward5047]

So does the tamiya esc handle those motors. I've read that as you approach motors 20t or less you can overload the esc.

[@clodbusted1776]

It overheats if ran hard so I switched to a traxxas evx-2

[@centuian]

Nice video! Do you have a link to your new heat gun?

[@clodbusted1776]

Calisole www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/SKR/CORDLESS-RECHARGEABLE-SOLDERING-IRON/

[@brettskinner5824]

Glad to see some running how come we never see or hear about the 1/5th you built?????

[@clodbusted1776]

I’ll run the 1/5 soon it’s almost ready to go I just have to get a new servo I don’t run it much because it’s huge and kind of a pain to transport

[@Superutubeking]

Wow fantastic 15 Turn is a good option lots of power and speed those cheap Tamiya grey cans are rubbish 👍🏻

[@hinnmanfamily]

Have you considered running the stock motors on 3s? A hobbywing 880 seems cheaper than 2 motors if you already have the 3s, but I don't know if the stock motors would hold up to 3s.

[@clodbusted1776]

hinnmanfamily I’ve never tried running stock motors on anything more than 2s I’ll have to give it a try and see how it goes

[@hinnmanfamily]

@@clodbusted1776 that'd be awesome, my clod's on backorder, but that's the setup I think I'll try if I get bored of it stock.

[@RC-ty5ym]

@@hinnmanfamily I tried the hobbywing 088 with stock motors on 3s and it's a blast! I can really recommend that, not too fast and not too slow. Ideal for the clod

[@whisps1]

You mentioned that you had a few Sassy Chassis tub frames. If you have an extra one would you consider selling it?

[@clodbusted1776]

I sold a couple I only have one left but it’s damaged, somehow it got little bent

[@jasonurban3597]

One more thing what is the ball bearings for I guess I don't understand

[@clodbusted1776]

The ball bearings replace the plastic bushings Bearings have a lot less friction than bushings and usually last longer

[@daveszangulies9938]

Have you tried running two s on theses motors

[@clodbusted1776]

Yes but not with the tamiya esc only with a hobbywing. It goes pretty good on 2s

[@LongIslandP8ntball]

Isnt 1 motor suppose to be reverse rotation? So on 1 of the motors you installed....u would have to reverse the leads then if its not reverse rotation? I still didn't get around to building my clod yet. I have to order ball bearings now...i forgot too..thank god u reminded me lol. I have everything else. I have a tamiya 95 mustang i gotta build first...i got a custum painted body coming for it.. I just been sooo busy with work with this crazy pandemic going on

[@clodbusted1776]

Yes that’s correct the front motor is supposed to be reverse rotation but if you get a zero timed motor you can just reverse the leads. I didn’t know tamiya made a 95 mustang I’ll have to check that out, those cars are cool

[@LongIslandP8ntball]

@@clodbusted1776 its a tto1e kit

[@LongIslandP8ntball]

@@clodbusted1776 i had a o4 wrx tto1 car i built n my friend gave it to his friend to fix it for me n i never got it back. It had a custom air brushed body that was 1 of a kind...i found a guy in NYC that did it for me....i am telling you the paibtjob would blow your mind. It was hot rod flames. ( flames are my thing lol) ...anyway i got the mustang cheap off ebay for 109 bucks NIB

[@clodbusted1776]

LongIslandP8ntball that sucks you never got it back

[@LongIslandP8ntball]

@@clodbusted1776 i know

[@BIGGBULLxxx]

Yaaaahoooo

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

You use the stock pinions with a 15t motor??

[@Locoboy5150]

I would not recommend using the stock Tamiya aluminum Clod Buster pinion gears even with the stock 540 motors. I have never been able to get those to last very long so I do not even bother with them at all any more. Steel 32 pitch pinion gears with various tooth counts are not very expensive so I always just use them from day one in any new Clod Buster project. I'll let Clodbusted answer your question about using the stock aluminum pinion gears with these particular HPI motors though as I have no experience with that specific motor set up as shown in the video.

[@boonacka]

You running the 15turns on the stock ESC?

[@clodbusted1776]

boonacka yes only problem is if you run it hard for a while it can overheat I usually use a traxxas evx-2 and have no problems

[@RC-ty5ym]

@@clodbusted1776 Why not a hobbywing 088? it's way better than the evx2

[@clodbusted1776]

@@RC-ty5ym I run those too I have them in a few of my clods. My local hobby store usually has the evx2 in stock more than the hobbywing and I like to buy local but you’re right the hobbywing is awesome

[@RC-ty5ym]

@@clodbusted1776 And the hobbywing is way cheaper

[@RC-ty5ym]

@White Knight oh, yes I meant the 880