RC Cars/Trucks .. this looks like some of your rigs [Archive]

bigdude

05-01-2003, 09:57 AM

Well since we're on the subject I'm looking at buying a t-maxx used and if anyone has advice on this deal let me know....

Top-O-line shocks (AL bodys, caps, with the theading to adjust hight and stiffness)

AL Front upper and Lower control arms.

Titanium front diff stabilizer.

EXTREAMLY Beefy AL Chassis (should be best you can buy)..

New Gas tank w/ seals.

New motor... (Traxxis repair exchange programe... new maybe has 1/2 gallon through it) Stock motor but I have a perf. Muffler and intake.

I have 2 sets of tires...
1 set has crome tri-stars with monster claw tires and the other set has the crome fanblades with paddle tires (for snow and sand)

I just got a compleat look over at the shop with new one way bearing, new needle valve one the carb, 90* fitting, rebuild front servo, and some other small miss stuff. It has not been run since them repairs.

It also has a AL rear skid plate, and Brand new front plastic one.

Also, I will include and controler, battary w/ starter, my tool box w/ all the tools (small screwdrivers, plyers, etc etc, and will include some spair parts and a fuel quirt bottle. Ill toss in the quick charger for the starter battary. It can be pluged into a house Or it has little aligator clips so you can charge off a car battary! The I have a lot of mis. stuff.

The stock plastic body is alittle beaten but (cracks) but as you see in the pics it looks and works fine. Stuff that I did not include in the last posts was I have the stock rims and tires, but I think one or two are damaged. I have a Subaru WRX body all painted, decaled and I cut some air vent holes in it. I you want I also have a Hummer body. It is just painted (but really horribly) and not even cut out. Finally, I have the kit to make a "SUV" body work on it. It is still in the package and never used.

Guy want $450 and it seems like a pretty good deal. I'm not into this junk for racing or anything I just want to spool both ends, add a tube chasis, and beat the crap out of it. Any info is appreciated.

killingthemonkey

05-01-2003, 10:02 AM

http://www.hpiracing.com/graphics/new/bronco/IMG_0255ks.jpg

I'm sorry, that's a Sammy.

LAME

05-01-2003, 10:04 AM

Stock motor is gay.

Check out local hobby shops for consignment cars. I would much rather buy a car that I can look at, and see whats going on with it. There are tons of T-Maxx's out there so you can be pickey.

I would buy a new one just because they are fun to assembly:D

bigdude

05-01-2003, 10:09 AM

Originally posted by LAME
Stock motor is gay.

Why do you say that??? Is it just because an aftermarket motor or the new 2.5 will run circles around it???

I really don't care if the top speed is 30 or 40. This bitch is going to run the same trails my jeep does :D

HighToy

05-01-2003, 10:12 AM

Originally posted by killingthemonkey
http://www.hpiracing.com/graphics/new/bronco/IMG_0255ks.jpg

I'm sorry, that's a Sammy.

that's why it says FORD on the front and Bronco on the side.:rolleyes:

WireGeek

05-01-2003, 10:29 AM

bigdude,
I dont run nitro (electric only), but $450 sounds steep for a used rebuilt truck, especially since new trucks are under $400. Granted there are a few parts on it, like the shocks and frame, but for what you would want to do with it, a new stocker or a used (save some $$) sounds like the way to go.

bigdude

05-01-2003, 10:29 AM

Originally posted by LAME
I would buy a new one just because they are fun to assembly:D

But what about the fact that they are $500 new and don't come with paddle tires :flipoff2:

LAME

05-01-2003, 10:36 AM

Originally posted by bigdude

But what about the fact that they are $500 new and don't come with paddle tires :flipoff2:

Here is why you buy new: go look in Gen Tech. Look at all that horse shit, backwards booty fab that adults are doing to shit they have to ride around in. Now imagine how good they were at putting things together when they were kids:flipoff2: Thats who you would be buying a used T-Maxx from:flipoff2:

Paddle tires suck on the rocks. I used some mini BFG look-a-likes on my NMT in moab, seemed to work well, but everything stick on that crap.
:flipoff2:

WireGeek

05-01-2003, 10:49 AM

Also,
the aluminum parts on the truck only mean that more expensive parts will break instead of the cheap arms. The al skidplate is nice, but you can get them cheap. as for paddles or other tires, try _bay you will probably be able to pick up what you want very cheap.
Where did $500 come from? :confused: towerhobbies.com shows $399 for a new 2.5 Tmaxx

Aron82

05-01-2003, 11:06 AM

Personaly I would not get a t-max. The 2nd clutch in the transmission makes the truck feel spongy in its starts. Just think that there are better offerings out there. That having been said Associated's new monster should be out soon and that is bigger and has a larger engine.
The HPI has a larger engine and more suspension.
The XTM (haven't seen one in real life yet) looks like a good chassis.
If I were to get a nitro MT I would get either the Kyosho mad force (three speed tranny, solid axles and .21 power), or the HPI.
Go here and check prices, that seems steep.
www.towerhobbies.com

bigdude

05-01-2003, 11:10 AM

Originally posted by WireGeek

Where did $500 come from? :confused: towerhobbies.com shows $399 for a new 2.5 Tmaxx

$399 w/ new tires/rims/tools so I figured ~$500. Is that out of the question???

And LAME I live in FL where spools and paddle tires will be the shit for climbing at the beach:D I'm going to look around on the net for the kyosho, soid axles sound cool.

I appreciate the honest responses.

*edit* no reverse in the kyosho so that scraps it

FLEXYSAMMY

05-01-2003, 11:23 AM

Originally posted by killingthemonkey
http://www.hpiracing.com/graphics/new/bronco/IMG_0255ks.jpg

I'm sorry, that's a Sammy.

No it isn't you DUMB ASS!!!! :flipoff2:

Aron82

05-01-2003, 11:53 AM

You don't really need reverse, but it is nice to have.
Does anyone want to host a pic of my highly modded USA-1. It will climb most stairs.
If you want to play on the rocks with it make sure to get a spool in the back.

JeepinIan

05-01-2003, 12:02 PM

Originally posted by killingthemonkey
http://www.hpiracing.com/graphics/new/bronco/IMG_0255ks.jpg

I'm sorry, that's a Sammy.

You are a dip aren't you? Did you even bother to look at the pic. let alone the site it came from to make that determination?
Tell you what, look it up and tell me how dumb you really are.

Welby

05-01-2003, 12:04 PM

Originally posted by FLEXYSAMMY

No it isn't you DUMB ASS!!!! :flipoff2:

Yeah, really :rolleyes:, if you confuse a Bronco with a Sammy, you're mental.

RC Cars kick ass. My brother had a gas Vette that would do 70 mph (So he claimed). Seeing it run a few times, I believe it :D

I'd love to get one, but don't have the $$$ to play around with right now.

surveyboy

05-01-2003, 12:09 PM

Originally posted by killingthemonkey
http://www.hpiracing.com/graphics/new/bronco/IMG_0255ks.jpg

I'm sorry, that's a Sammy.

I think you and Allen Jackson need to study a bit more on different body styles

bigdude

05-01-2003, 12:20 PM

Originally posted by Aron82
You don't really need reverse, but it is nice to have.
Does anyone want to host a pic of my highly modded USA-1. It will climb most stairs.
If you want to play on the rocks with it make sure to get a spool in the back.

I need reverse because I can't drive :D I'm planning on spools front and back :D

LAME

05-01-2003, 12:22 PM

Originally posted by bigdude

I need reverse because I can't drive :D I'm planning on spools front and back :D

I wonder if they make one-ways for the trucks.

I have one in the front of my Impulse. Under power it is locked up like a spool, when you coast it opens up like a regular diff.:D

WireGeek

05-01-2003, 12:25 PM

Originally posted by bigdude

$399 w/ new tires/rims/tools so I figured ~$500. Is that out of the question???

And LAME I live in FL where spools and paddle tires will be the shit for climbing at the beach:D I'm going to look around on the net for the kyosho, soid axles sound cool.

I appreciate the honest responses.

*edit* no reverse in the kyosho so that scraps it

OK, I see where the ~$500 comes from, but then $450 for a used (kind of unknown condition) should also seem high.

BTW, RC trucks even work to get dates! My 14year old son was driving my Emaxx on the beach in Destin FL when we were there 2 weeks ago, and met (ran into) a cutie that he cant get off his mind. Fortunately (or unfortuantely, depending) the girl lives near Jacksonville FL, so he shouldnt get too attached. The only problem is now he spends all his waking time either IM'ing her or talking about her!

bigdude

05-01-2003, 12:38 PM

Originally posted by WireGeek
The only problem is now he spends all his waking time either IM'ing her

Is that a problem because it robs time from you being on this board???? :flipoff2:

I spent some time on ebay cruising and did see quite a few of these babies for cheaper but they don't come with all the little stuff and that can add up I guess. I don't really want to spend a hell of a lot of time f@cking with this thing. I just want something to spool and run :D

Do hobby shops have a lot of these things for sale used??? Like private or cosignment stuff???

WireGeek

05-01-2003, 12:55 PM

Originally posted by bigdude

Is that a problem because it robs time from you being on this board???? :flipoff2:

Nah...he wont get out and mow the grass or do his schoolwork. :flipoff2: :flipoff2:
I surf from work!:evil:

Do hobby shops have a lot of these things for sale used??? Like private or cosignment stuff???

I dont get to hobby shops much, but the few that I have been in usually have a couple used ones for sale..
Good luck with the new toy if you find one :smokin:

LAME

05-01-2003, 01:19 PM

Most hobby shops have a ton of stuff on consignment.

BIGCHEVY87

05-01-2003, 01:34 PM

I have a Rock Crawling TXT-1, Emaxx, And Ofna Hyper 7....

unimogken

05-01-2003, 01:38 PM

Go down to your local hobby store and see which brand of truck they have alot of replacement parts for.

I have a Tmaxx and can go to any of the 4 local shops around here while my friend with his Ofna truck has to special order his junk. The prices between the Tmaxx and his Ofna truck are crazy also. Anytime he breaks a part its usually over $20 while the Tmaxx is 1/2 the price.

I wouldn't pay over $350 for an older used Tmaxx. There are alot of people that had the older trucks and dumped alot of cash into them and they are now selling them to get the 2.5 Tmaxx. So you can usually get a good deal on them. Check ebay also, theres a ton of listings.

Heres a poser picture of 3 older Tmaxxs.

Later.

Ken S.

WindRider

05-01-2003, 03:08 PM

Just MHO, but if you are getting an RC truck to play around with on the trail, don't go with a gas motor, go electric. MUCH less sh#t to carry to make the truck run. No fuel, no starter battery, no starter. Plus those small gas motors can be rather picky about running. An electric will charge from your rig's battery, then it's just go and play. If someone wants to talk to you then it's just stop it and talk, not worring about it sitting there idling, burning up it's fuel.

Monkeyboy

05-01-2003, 03:11 PM

I have a Tamiya ford f-150 Stadium truck that I spooled up in the rear and have geared real low.

It crawls and the battery last along time.

I'm getting ready to hack the fenders and get bigger tires:flipoff2:

HighToy

05-01-2003, 03:12 PM

I have about 7 different cars/trucks. TRaxxas rustler, Traxxas stampede, RC10T3, RC10LS, RC10B3, THe Tamiya Wild Willy's. The williy's is my favorite.

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/rc/electric/110scaleoffroadtrucks/images/58242.jpg

Monkeyboy

05-01-2003, 03:55 PM

I just want the wild willys body.

I want to retro fit it onto a 4wheel drive chassis.

too bad I can't find an old bruiser or hilux rolling running chassis cheap.

f0cker

05-01-2003, 04:03 PM

Bahaha....I own a Tamiya Pajero XB...Great little R/C, have a JB Welded rear diff, locked front, cut body, custom bumpers, making an exo right now, custom rear suspension, and soon I'm starting a solid axle swap onto the front end...Hehe. Now to find a good picture...

f0cker

05-01-2003, 04:09 PM

Pics...
http://tford.net/badz71/images/ZJero23.jpg

http://tford.net/badz71/images/ZJero31.jpg

Gonna go take some more...

Monkeyboy

05-01-2003, 04:45 PM

I was just looking at one of them.

How are you going to do the straight axle upfront. I know they have a straight axle rear.

What tires are you running on that Pajero. I hae heard that the HPI tires and rims fit nicely onto trucks like your pajero and my F-150

HighToy

05-01-2003, 04:50 PM

Originally posted by Monkeyboy

too bad I can't find an old bruiser or hilux rolling running chassis CHEAP!

There's the key word right there.

f0cker

05-01-2003, 04:53 PM

Originally posted by Monkeyboy
I was just looking at one of them.

How are you going to do the straight axle upfront. I know they have a straight axle rear.

What tires are you running on that Pajero. I hae heard that the HPI tires and rims fit nicely onto trucks like your pajero and my F-150

I'm going to cut out/remove all of the front suspension, and then work in a 3-link. Knuckles will be some aftermarket aluminum ones, and the axle shafts will be cut down and soldered back together. The front driveshaft is going to be a bitch, still working on figuring out how to do it.

The tires are Pro Line Dirthawg I's...They fit nicely, but I am also running some longer shocks front and rear to help with flex. The tires and wheels fit, and look good too. I cant seem to find my digital camera, so I cant take any pics now, evem though it is sitting next to me. I also have two of the kit Hummers, one is a parts vehicle and the other is a fully locked trail Humvee...Painted camo too. The body that came on the parts Hummer is an authentic LAPD SWAT paintjob...

BMAN

05-01-2003, 04:56 PM

This Guy (http://www.mindspring.com/~jayk4/rcstuff/) is building some pretty sick shit. I think he's around here too!.:flipoff2:

I remember seeing somewher that a guy had taken a GI Joe Willy's and scabbed it to a stretched clod buster. It was fukin badass. The tires scaled to like 36" or so. Joe was given Barbie a ride, it was hilarious.:flipoff2:

Monkeyboy

05-01-2003, 04:58 PM

here is what I have I stole this picture from another site.

http://www2.gpmd.com/image/t/tamc0866.jpg

it is based on the tao2 chassis which I think is the same as the hummers.

jslater

05-01-2003, 08:56 PM

Now I have no choice but to by a TMaxx with the EB body to match my ride. That thing is F'ing gnarley. Maybe I can have it by Memorial day for a break in run on the slabs. COOL!!! :D

kwrangln

05-02-2003, 08:36 AM

Check out this guys site Bad Monkey Jr. (http://www.marksmark.net/)

Dude built it from scratch. Check out the pics if you have some time to kill, amazing.

Scratch built u-joints, beadlocks, axles, gears.

Mad skills.:eek:

WindRider

05-02-2003, 11:07 AM

Ok, I'm going to date myself a bit here.... I built my first RC car back in the late '60s. Took a Cox dune buggy, did a bit of surgery to it, added a couple of servos, and had a running gas RC buggy. It had an .049 engine, worm gear drive, solid rear axle, absolutly no suspension other than the tires. I ran the hell out of that little thing until one day it finaly gave up and actually broke in half! since then I have run several RC cars and buggys and it seems like every time I look at getting another they have gotten more expensive and have fancier suspensions and gear trains....

I wonder if I can find an old Cox buggy around....:idea:

Welby

05-02-2003, 11:13 AM

Originally posted by BMAN

I remember seeing somewher that a guy had taken a GI Joe Willy's and scabbed it to a stretched clod buster. It was fukin badass. The tires scaled to like 36" or so. Joe was given Barbie a ride, it was hilarious.:flipoff2:

I remember those pics. That thing was so badass :D

bigdude

05-02-2003, 12:09 PM

I couldn't find the pics but I just read the write-up of how some guy took a Kyosho and fitted up a steering axle in back. 4 wheel steer on a solid axled RC is BAD!!!!

TNToy

05-02-2003, 01:08 PM

Originally posted by BMAN
This Guy (http://www.mindspring.com/~jayk4/rcstuff/) is building some pretty sick shit. I think he's around here too!.:flipoff2:

I remember seeing somewher that a guy had taken a GI Joe Willy's and scabbed it to a stretched clod buster. It was fukin badass. The tires scaled to like 36" or so. Joe was given Barbie a ride, it was hilarious.:flipoff2: No ones commented on Jay K's (ROKTOY) rock clods?

http://www.mindspring.com/~jayk4/rcstuff/clod4_4.jpg
http://www.mindspring.com/~jayk4/rcstuff/clod4_articulation1.jpg

Look Bigdude, you can have an RC rockwell! :flipoff2:
http://www.mindspring.com/~jayk4/rcstuff/clod4_frontaxle.jpg
http://www.mindspring.com/~jayk4/rcstuff/clod2_2.jpg

WireGeek

05-02-2003, 01:17 PM

Originally posted by TNToy
No ones commented on Jay K's (ROKTOY) rock clods?

Look Bigdude, you can have an RC rockwell! :flipoff2:

If you really want RC rockwells, then look for a Tamiya Juggernaut or TXT-1, which have 5 ton scale axles under them. toploader driveshafts and all!
Here is a bad shot of one
http://pics.montypics.com/WireGeek/2003-04-17/1050589809_DSC00005.jpg

Monkeyboy

05-02-2003, 02:03 PM

Check out the videos on this site.

http://www.mattsrcstuff.com/movies.htm

I'm thinking of gettig a wild dagger or a clod buster type truck now.

you just cant turn a stadium truck into a good crawler.

It's like those toyota guys with IFS

Monkeyboy

05-02-2003, 02:05 PM

Lookie what I found.

http://home.off-road.com/~dkf/willys2/
http://home.off-road.com/~dkf/willys2/pose1.jpg

Todd W

05-02-2003, 02:15 PM

I`ll post some for ya`ll's viewing pleasure..

http://www.4x4help.com/pics/web_gallery/images/2.jpg

For Daniel
http://www.4x4help.com/pics/web_gallery/images/6wheeltmaxx-1.jpg

http://www.4x4help.com/pics/web_gallery/images/bruiser1.jpg

http://www.4x4help.com/pics/web_gallery/images/clodbod2.jpg

http://www.4x4help.com/pics/web_gallery/images/jeepclod.jpg

My old e-maxx..
http://www.4x4help.com/pics/web_gallery/images/myemaxx.jpg

http://www.4x4help.com/pics/web_gallery/images/rc-axle.jpg

http://www.4x4help.com/pics/web_gallery/images/rc6x62.jpg

ProjectTwin's
http://www.4x4help.com/pics/web_gallery/images/txtrocks.jpg

http://www.4x4help.com/pics/rc/rc-logo.jpg

Aron82

05-03-2003, 02:26 AM

Here are some pics of my USA-1. It is a great truck to play with and a lot faster than a clod. the third pic is on top of a Tamiya Hummer, which it will drive over effortlessly.

http://pics.montypics.com/aron82/2003-05-03/1051949382_P1010006.jpg

http://pics.montypics.com/aron82/2003-05-03/1051950540_P1010007.jpg

http://pics.montypics.com/aron82/2003-05-03/1051950740_P1010009.jpg

Muddin

05-03-2003, 07:27 AM

Originally posted by killingthemonkey
http://www.hpiracing.com/graphics/new/bronco/IMG_0255ks.jpg

I'm sorry, that's a Sammy.

Even *I* know it's a bronco just by looking at the front!!! :flipoff2:

bent70

05-03-2003, 12:08 PM

Originally posted by Monkeyboy
Lookie what I found.

http://home.off-road.com/~dkf/willys2/
http://home.off-road.com/~dkf/willys2/pose1.jpg

That the one I got the insperation to make my cj3b body from.
Soon I want to make a replica of my bronco.
1 (http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/scottsbent70/vwp?.dir=/scott%27s+toys&.src=ph&.dnm=PB260035.jpg&.view=t&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/bc/scottsbent70/lst%3f%26.dir=/scott%2527s%2btoys%26.src=ph%26.view=t) 2 (http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/scottsbent70/vwp?.dir=/scott%27s+toys&.src=ph&.dnm=PB260038.jpg&.view=t&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/bc/scottsbent70/lst%3f%26.dir=/scott%2527s%2btoys%26.src=ph%26.view=t)

Aron82

05-04-2003, 11:35 PM

here is the truck climbing my front steps
http://pics.montypics.com/aron82/2003-05-04/1052112491_P1010013.jpg

here is one of my ofna mini Z10 rally. I need to find a body for it.

http://pics.montypics.com/aron82/2003-05-04/1052112751_P1010005.jpg

RUFF

05-05-2003, 01:55 AM

Here are some pics of some of the RC rock crawlers the guys on my site have. I dont have one as i spend too much on my full size rig.

First the MUDCOW.

RUFF

05-05-2003, 01:58 AM

The ROCKHEAD

RUFF

05-05-2003, 02:00 AM

And here are a couple more.

We have a section just for RC rock crawlers-Here (http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modules/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=25)

40_Bones

05-05-2003, 02:12 PM

Gotta bring this back up to say a big thanks to 94YJGuy.:beer: :beer:

I did exactly what you said and WOW!

I've been into R/C for years, and my new TXT-1 with 94YJGuy's mods is more fun than any of the others. A nitro powered truck could not even begin to go where this truck can. The slipper clutch on a nitro car is to much to overcome for crawling.

The best part is, now I can go out to my private rock garden in the yard, drink beer and wheel until late into the night, ( rigged up some cool little rock lights ;) ) And not bother the neighbors.

Try that with a nitro car.

Here's a couple pics.

40_Bones

05-05-2003, 02:13 PM

One more.

Chemical442

05-05-2003, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by killingthemonkey
http://www.hpiracing.com/graphics/new/bronco/IMG_0255ks.jpg

I'm sorry, that's a Sammy.

Dumbass... that's a Mazda Miata. :shaking:

Monkeyboy

05-05-2003, 02:36 PM

Check out this site

http://www.rc4wd.com/shop/go.cgi

You can get axle assemblies with server actuated locking diffs:eek:
I want this it's a 1/12th scal unimog
http://www.rcrock.com/product/rc4wd/4x4/pictures/1.jpg

Heres the link to the mog chassis.
http://www.rc4wd.com/shop/go.cgi?&shop=city&cart=70028709x21862&session=3eb6b45f55668da5&L=eng&P=4X4-1

Chemical442

05-05-2003, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by Monkeyboy
Check out this site

http://www.rc4wd.com/shop/go.cgi

You can get axle assemblies with server actuated locking diffs:eek:
I want this it's a 1/12th scal unimog
http://www.rcrock.com/product/rc4wd/4x4/pictures/1.jpg

Heres the link to the mog chassis.
http://www.rc4wd.com/shop/go.cgi?&shop=city&cart=70028709x21862&session=3eb6b45f55668da5&L=eng&P=4X4-1

I'm sorry, that's a Sammy. :laughing:

HighToy

05-05-2003, 02:44 PM

O I also have 4 Tamiya Blackfoots. I am trying to build a single WORKING truck out of the 4. SO far it's been a PITA.

LAME

05-05-2003, 02:47 PM

Originally posted by HighToy
O I also have 4 Tamiya Blackfoots. I am trying to build a single WORKING truck out of the 4. SO far it's been a PITA.

I have one of those:flipoff2:

I haven't touched my trucks or off-road rigs since I got my Serpent. I have lots more fun on the pavement at 60+mph:D

HighToy

05-05-2003, 03:10 PM

I clocked my RC10LS(electric) at 53 a while back. Full carbon fiber chassis aluminum shocks and high wind modified motor.

That thing flew. The truck and buggy also haul ass but are more around 35-40mph.

40_Bones

05-05-2003, 03:46 PM

Originally posted by LAME

I haven't touched my trucks or off-road rigs since I got my Serpent. I have lots more fun on the pavement at 60+mph:D

I thought this was a rock crawling website.:confused:

RICER. :flipoff2:

HighToy

05-05-2003, 04:27 PM

What was the first TRaxxas monster truck called?

I have one of those too.

EDIT* hmm.. maybe not the first one. The one with the double shocks and all the white nylon parts. I can't find the name anywhere.

bent70

05-05-2003, 04:41 PM

sledghammer:flipoff2:

HighToy

05-05-2003, 04:51 PM

Originally posted by bent70
sledghammer:flipoff2:

yup.. Just called Traxxas and that's what he said too. All I have is the chassis so I hope I can find parts to rebuild it. I hear the parts are hella hard to find.

Todd W

05-05-2003, 04:53 PM

I know the owner of RC4WD, he specializes in alot of the harder to find stuff.. the sweet axles for scale crawler are like $90 each they are RU or something axles from Germany...

For building a beast of a crawler I would use TXT-1 axles they are identical to the Rockwells :D

If you want to build a big-ass crawler and not wory about driveshafts.... go with Tamiya Clodbuster axles, since the motors mount to the axles no driveshafts!!!!

Monkeyboy

05-05-2003, 04:56 PM

Where can we get complete RC truck axles ( clod buster \TXT )

bent70

05-05-2003, 05:07 PM

clod parts (http://members.aol.com/clodjunkyard/junkyard.htm)

BMAN

05-05-2003, 05:10 PM

Here's another cool flatty that a guy put together.

link (http://www.rcrock.com/photo34.html)

HighToy

05-05-2003, 05:19 PM

Did they shrink the T/E-maxx?

I thought it was 1/8 scale. All the new one's are 1/10 scale.

f0cker

05-05-2003, 05:20 PM

Originally posted by HighToy
Did they shrink the T/E-maxx?

I thought it was 1/8 scale. All the new one's are 1/10 scale.

No, the real ones just got bigger. :flipoff2:

HighToy

05-05-2003, 05:29 PM

Originally posted by I Like Cheese

No, the real ones just got bigger. :flipoff2:

1/10 is smaller than 1/8. :D

f0cker

05-05-2003, 05:33 PM

Originally posted by HighToy

1/10 is smaller than 1/8. :D

Uhh..I knew that...:flipoff2: No really, I did. Just too tired to think about sizing shit right now. :D

Edit: Wait, I'm right. If a real truck gets bigger, a 1/10 model of it would be the same as a 1/8 model of the truck before it got bigger. Damn, I amaze myself with my stupidity sometimes, but then come back with something amazing. :D :D

kodak

05-05-2003, 06:22 PM

Thx monkeyboy, that GI Joe is with barbie is my creation. here is what ot looks like so far.

http://home.off-road.com/~dkf/cage/DCP_1562.JPG

Monkeyboy

05-05-2003, 06:24 PM

Kodak that is badass.!

I need to get me some Clod buster axles.

when I do I'll probably be PMing you for advice :D

bent70

05-05-2003, 06:27 PM

What type of tubing are you using? Braze,solder or silver solder?
I like you new one better.:skull:

I bought a bunch of alum tube and some special solder for it but it wasn't working.:mad:

kodak

05-05-2003, 06:33 PM

Monkeyboy.

The Cheepest way is to buy the whole truck... unless you can find someone that is selling a used clod. go that route. way cheeper. The traxx is hot too Jay K has a solid axle fabed for it. fawkin cool.

I am using 3/16 brake like. and nickle brazing, Super strong!

f0cker

05-05-2003, 08:12 PM

Woohoo...Just did about 1 hr of work on my exo cage! :D

That 1/4" steel bar is hard shit to bend!! :p But atleast I know it wont bend when I roll. I really oughta take pics tomorrow...Now...How to make a good set of high-clearance rocker panels...and get rid of that pansy ass lexan...:D

mjs408

05-05-2003, 08:37 PM

Im looking at for a gas powered truck, and I keep thinking i need a savage 21, any reason not to get one?? alsothinking about nitro MT

new to gas trucks had a bone stock eletric rustler for a long time, but charging batteries all the time got lame

Monkeyboy

05-05-2003, 11:41 PM

In my opinion gas trucks just aren't as good for crawling.

If you want to haul ass get the gas.

Todd W

05-06-2003, 12:05 AM

It's nitro not gas btw.... anyway..

Nitro isn't as good for crawling because nitro like gas motors requires the engine to atleast get into a higher RPM band before power is created.. higher meaning even above 300 or 400rpm while an electric motor has the most power / pop right out of the line, also a constant speed/power stream for RC Crawling.

Another note - for RC Crawling a good battery will last until you are bored, my TXT-1 went about 1-2mph and I never used all the batteries! The servo's are what use it more than the motors when you are crawling.

www.ballisticbatteries.com - Yes you can REALLY tell the differenc between good batteries, and shitty batteries. Good batteries will be good - and then at the last 1-2minutes drop off and just DIE not slowly die.. A good charger is a must .. Reedy Quasar or a Reedy Quasar pro is what I used.. they kicked ass!

I had some of the 2600NIMH and 2400NiCad, they have new batteries now that I haven't even heard of/checked out that are supposed to last even longer and have more power!!!

When I went from my crappy Radio Shack batteries to a set of the good 2400nicads I roasted my rear axle shafts the first run (spooled rear too) so I got Titanium and never had a problem since :) I loved my E-max had so much time and $$ into it.. now it's in my jeep!!!

bigdude

05-06-2003, 06:32 AM

Originally posted by 94YJGuy
It's nitro not gas btw.... anyway..

Nitro isn't as good for crawling because nitro like gas motors requires the engine to atleast get into a higher RPM band before power is created.. higher meaning even above 300 or 400rpm

I want to drive mine like Durham so gas should work fine :D

JParuBob

05-06-2003, 06:44 AM

get a TXT-1 and do a .21 nitro conversion. :evil:

skulltoy

05-06-2003, 06:46 AM

I bought a txt-1 the other day, it is works awsome! My only complaint is the steering, I have a 3 channel radio, so I wired it so that I could turn the front and rear seperately. I also have high torque servos, and they don't work for shit. What servos do you guys use to get them to turn? 1/4 scale stuff?

LAME

05-06-2003, 07:12 AM

Originally posted by 94YJGuy
It's nitro not gas btw.... anyway..

Nitro isn't as good for crawling because nitro like gas motors requires the engine to atleast get into a higher RPM band before power is created.. higher meaning even above 300 or 400rpm

what?

300-400 RPM you are stil on the starter box waiting for it to run:flipoff2:

Aron82

05-06-2003, 12:19 PM

I use a quarter scale airtronics servo with 136 oz of torque. It works prety well. i am thinking of switching to an EVX and dual packs, or just changing up to the mag mayhem motors, they are supposed to work pretty well, more torque than most 540 motors.

Jason R

05-06-2003, 12:26 PM

Originally posted by TNToy
No ones commented on Jay K's (ROKTOY) rock clods?

http://www.mindspring.com/~jayk4/rcstuff/clod4_4.jpg
http://www.mindspring.com/~jayk4/rcstuff/clod4_articulation1.jpg

Look Bigdude, you can have an RC rockwell! :flipoff2:
http://www.mindspring.com/~jayk4/rcstuff/clod4_frontaxle.jpg
http://www.mindspring.com/~jayk4/rcstuff/clod2_2.jpg

Can I buy one? Those are sick!