Tamiya Super Clodbuster. Keep Classic or Major Mods and Upgrades. JConcepts Regulator Chassis.
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- Опубликовано: 10 июл 2024
- Hi all. Now you can get all sorts of Upgrades for the Tamiya Super Clodbuster but is this the best path to go down for this model? I've got an opinion about this but mainly this is a discussion for Clodbuster fans and in the end there isn't a right answer, it's just a point of view. This Clod belongs to my friend Nick so thanks to him for letting me drive it. Thank you for watching. Maybe leave a comment and hit the old like button :-)
I have a stock chassis clod that I've done twin jconcepts regulator steering kits with dual 35 kg servos. For shocks I went with a set of traxxas emaxx shocks with 3 hole pistons and 30 weight oil. The truck also has ball vearings,steel anti rotation brackets,and steel pinions. It still retains its old school looks but runs and drives so much better with these mods!
Hey that's some great information for any Clod owners. Many thanks indeed 😁👍👍
Hi Pete! Absolutely agree with your conclusion ☺️
Hiya Mikael. Yeah this is probably one to enjoy as is for some retro fun. Many thanks for watching and hope all is well with you and yours 😁👍👍
I would leave it stock. They are great looking truck👍
Yeah I think so. Yes an impressive looking truck for sure. Many thanks indeed for watching 😁👍
Hi Pete, so nice to have Nicks Clodbuster on your channel, it’s certainly and beast of an RC! Oh how rude, comparing sizes 😂😂😂 seriously, a lot of RC components to upgrade and like you said, cost effectiveness compared to the Losi and perhaps even the new Arrma GorGon? 😊😊nicely done though, very informative 😊😊as always 😊😊best wishes 😊
Hiya John. Yeah it's great to feature this one as it's a classic Tamiya. Yes I think it's more cost effective to get a modern truck but there is the fun of doing all the upgrades. The Gorgon is really good value but fairly basic and 2wd. Would certainly consider it. The LMT is the one I really wanted since it came out but can't justify the expense at the mo. Many thanks indeed for watching and your great feedback as ever. Best wishes to you 😁👍
Whoa! You can't get more retro Tamiya ''Old School'' then a Clodbuster I still could remember the mid 80's TV commerical in which the kid keeps saying ''IT REALLY DOES IT!!'' which I tried my hardset to look for that commercial on RUclips but no luck at all. Awesome job on the driving of this classic monster truck I love the yellow paint job your friend did on it it really makes it ''POP!''👍👍😎😎👍👍
Hi there. Oh I don't remember Tamiya ever being on TV over here. I know that there were videos that ran in some hobby shops but I think that was too high tech for our local shop 😂 Yeah this looks great in Lunchbox yellow. Many thanks indeed for your great feedback. Best wishes to you 😁👍
Amazing platform to play about with Pete! I would love to get one at some point and will be using this video for some reference pal 🙌🏻
Now I would absolutely LOVE to see a clod stomping around the Orchard raceway Craig! 😂 👍
Hiya Craig. Yeah it's quite an impressive beast but with some weaknesses. Would be good to get one although when I borrowed this from Nick I had no shelves big enough to put it on! Cheers for watching mate 👍👍
The Clod Buster is such an awesome platform to work with. In stock format, it's bouncy, rattles, and screams 80's! On the flip side, you can modify the heck out of it, get it screaming fast with good handling and nice supple suspension and build yourself a nice handling monster truck. You can't go wrong with it, either way.
Hi Fil. Yeah each to their own and all that. It's great that there are all these products now that allow us to hop up these old designs. Like I was saying in the video I think I'd leave a Clod mainly standard and have an LMT as a modern basher. One day maybe if I save my pennies. Thanks for watching mate 😁👍
I had seen these upgrades, which make the Clod a very precise racing machine. I'm intersting in the steering sets, for a better handling. But as long here're no competitions like in the US the chassis for me is a price overkill. Brass or metal can be put into the original chassis, becaus the servo can be removed.
But thanks for doing this video, it'll help for my plans.
Yes I think that there are improvements that can be made to this without going all out with the expensive upgrades. The steering is a bit vague on the stock truck. Hope your project goes well. Many thanks indeed for your great feedback 😁👍👍
AWESOME Pete! The Clod is a hoot stock! Great vid but sorry to say your willy did look a little small!
Hi there. Yeah I enjoyed the unsophisticated handling of the stock Clod. Oh yes my poor Willy did look a bit tiny and pathetic in comparison ☹️ Many thanks for watching 😁👍👍
Awesome ❤️🔥
Many thanks for watching 👍👍
Hey Pete, another cracking video sir!
That clod looked lovely in that custard yellow colour!
Quality seeing it up against the mighty blackfoot and lunchbox, looked like a fun afternoon.
You brought up a very good point regarding modifying your clods....
There's pros and cons to both sides as you correctly pointed out.
The only solution is to get two, one to hop up to the max, and another to keep stock!! 😂
I have an original 87 bow tie that has been modified in every way
possible -
Aluminium dampers, aluminium sassy chassis, carbon suspension mounts, carbon servo mounts, aluminium body posts and chassis brace, twin on axle 35kg servos,aluminium high torque servo savers, working headlights etc etc.
I think the only bits left that are Tamiya are the wheels, body and diffs!
It is an absolute beast, and weighs an absolute ton!
Got a showcase video of it on our channel if you are interested in meeting it in person mate!
But, like you say, it's not really a Tamiya any more..... so I bought a super clod kit to build and keep totally stock..... Sorted!!
Either way, these are great fun to blast about.
All the best fella. 🍻 👍 👍 👍
Hiya. Oh I've not seen your Clod vid but I'll seek it out. I think that back in the day there weren't any alternative big monster truck RC's so it was a case of modding the Clod as much as you could to get what you wanted. I just think that now there are ones available that are just a load stronger and quicker that you might be better with one of them for bashing about and have the Tamiya for nostalgia purposes. If my friend does the upgrades to his Clod then he's going to give me the rest of the bits so if I can get hold of the other bits then I'll have one of my own 🤞 Cheers for your great feedback as ever mate. Best wishes 😁👍
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I can definitely see your point mate, especially if you already own some big, tough, fast brushless Traxxas models etc.
Sounds like a cool little project, or should I say, 'big' project if you get the chance to build something up from your mates unwanted pieces..... lots of ideal stomping ground for a clod in the New Forest!
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@@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC mentioning Traxxas in my comments means a quid in the swear jar 😂 Oh no I mentioned them too 🤣
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Sorry dude!! 😂
A dirty company to say the least.....
Never had one, never wanted one, never will have one!!
I will stick with my Tamiyas and Kyosho's.... even if they do break all the time! 😉
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This is the first time I've seen a Clod next to a Blackfoot and a Willy. I didn't realise they were that big. Oh, and why's that lady holding up the fence @1:49 ???
Hiya Derek. Oh yes this really is a whopper. It's a similar size to my Arrma 4s really but taller. When I was looking after Nick's one while I was doing the video I didn't have any shelves it would fit on so it had to just stay on the desk. Many thanks for watching mate. Best wishes to you and yours 👍👍
i think i’d keep it stock and enjoy it for the 80’s rig it is 🤔and get an lmt or even the axial smt (?) . but i like my cars to look good first - speed second . i’m not sure that shell would withstand b/l ? and the shell and wheels give it thst look
they just look great as they are . but then that’s the freedom the hobby gives…. do what ya wanna .
great video mate . i was lucky to have a go on mark and rob …. clod buster 😂
Hiya Dom. Yeah like you say the body shell wouldn't survive many fast crashes or probably many not very fast crashes. I am thinking that if I can raise enough money by selling some other RC cars then I might get the Losi. It's about the only RC that I'm really yearning for at the mo. Oh yes it's always good when your friends let you have a go on their RC cars, unless you inadvertently break them 😬 Cheers for watching mate 😁👍👍
I enjoyed the video. The Clodbuster looked so cool in magazines back in the day
Oh yes it's an impressive beast for sure! Many thanks indeed for your great feedback. Much appreciated 😁👍
Sounds like you need one of both. I have a basher stock clod and a highly modified queen.
Oh yes that would be nice 😁 Many thanks for watching and your great feedback. Much appreciated 😁👍👍
Since it’s a super I say mod the hell out of it 😁
Ha, well I think that's my friends plan! Many thanks indeed for your great feedback 😁👍
Hiya Pete! Great video as always and cool to see you out having fun with a Clod! I'm in the same camp as you, I love mine in stock form and as it's the Gray special edition it's gonna stay as it is! But I also agree that there is so much you can do with these trucks, whatever floats your boat is fine with me! That's the great thing about this hobby and long may it continue. It was no surprise that in most of the collisions with the other trucks, the Clod came out better! You go some awesome footage out there, somehow your GoPro captures made it look a lot faster than it really is! Hope you do get one mate, maybe we can go Clodbusting together one day! Cheers mate! 😎👊👍
Hiya Mark. Yeah I know this hobby isn't really about value for money but all those big upgrades come with big price tags and I think you'd be better with a modern truck really. Doing the upgrades is good for tinker time though so each to their own like you say. Oh yeah my Blackfoot had its servo saver broken in one of those crashes and it was a high torque one at that! Yeah when I looked at the footage I thought that some bits looked speeded up but they certainly weren't. Be interesting to see what happens with Rob's twin brushless setup in his. Carnage I reckon 😂 I might end up with a Clod one day but currently I have no shelf big enough for it 😂 Cheers for your great feedback mate. Best wishes 😁👍👍
Well said Mark this is my clod in petes video, I don't think it really needs to go any faster I just want better handling
Yeah she is a beast all right!!! True that steering seems a little wobbly that I would work on a little bit. Other than that? I agree, fix the small things and keep on running. :) Another fun one bud. And you sure do get a feel for that size difference, seeing it next to the lunch box. :)
Hiya Nick. Oh yeah the steering has rather a lot of play. I'm not sure it can be a whole lot better with the servo in the middle on the chassis. You can see why people do the mod to put the servo on the axle. It's still rather good fun as it is. Many thanks for watching mate. Best wishes 😁👍
Nice one! I love the hop up part of the hobby, however there is something to be said about getting a kit for the kit. I agree with you could just get a better stronger RC for similar upgrade money. But to each their own. :)
Hi there. Yeah you could end up spending serious money on this and end up with something completely different to how it started. Like I say in the video I think I'd go for the LMT if I was spending that much on a monster truck. Like you say, everyone has a different view and it's great that these products are available. Many thanks for watching 😁👍
i installed a hobbywing 880 esc and run it on a small 4S lipo. its a blast! no need for brushless...motors handle 4S just fine
Ah right, I'd not heard about using a 4s with the brushed motors. I'll pass that on to my friend. Many thanks indeed for your great feedback 😁👍👍
I also run the Hobbywing 880 with dual Dynomite 20T brushed motors, however Ive only been running on 2s. Would like to upgrade the stock ACOMS servo to something a bit stronger. Was thinking something 25kg to 35kg, thoughts? Keep in mind using the stock steering setup.
nice looking truck !!! what is the exact yellow you have used for painting the body ? thanks
Hi there. This belongs to my friend and he says he got the paint from Halfords so it's automotive rather than model paint. He can't remember exactly what it's called but there are only a couple of yellow options available there. Possibly Ford? Thanks for watching 😁
best bang for your buck is 4 oil shocks,front steer on axle,lock rear steer, and 3s lipo
Ah ok I will pass that on to my friend. I might get one one day. It is rather fun. Many thanks indeed for your helpful feedback :-)
Once I've upgraded this clod pete you can have the chassis and whatever else I don't need as all the parts will be shoved in a box never to be seen again as I said to you the other day you can have them and you will just need to source some axels etc and you will be good to go
Hi Pete, quick question for you. Do you know of any vgc HPI Firestorm flux truggy's going anywhere at all. Would even consider the brushed Firestorm to upgrade to brushless, or even a Firestorm roller. Only looking for good condition really. Cheers mate.
Hi there. Well as it happens I've got a fully functional Firestorm in good condition and also a roller with no wheels or electronics. The runner has been converted to use a Traxxas spur gear and clutch plates because of the lack of HPI spur gears. I also have a spare Traxxas spur. I do love it but I don't run it so much these days in case I break something that is difficult to get hold of. I'd consider selling it and the roller together. Ping me an email at petewylierc@gmail.com and I can send back photos. I'm assuming you are in the UK?
Yep im in Portsmouth.@@PeteWylieRC
Do the clodbusters come setup with 4 wheel steer so long as i provide 2 servos?
The Clodbuster is 4 wheel steer with just one servo. It is in the middle and pushes rods out to each end so get a fairly high KG one like maybe 25kg. Thanks for watching 😁
@@PeteWylieRC i didn't know that! Thanks for the information Pete.