RE: NEW VXL!!!!!
I'm thinking of getting the Pede. I have a nice dirt lot next to my house and The Revo is just a bit much. A Pede would be perfect.
Posted on: 5/29/2007 4:29 PM by Author "J_Bone" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
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RE: revo with RPM arms...camber way off
[quote]ORIGINAL: NITRO FUMES RULE [font="Arial"][/font][size=2][/size] " !! A couple of threads out from RPM's settings to obtain the negitave camber you need won't be a issue. [/quote] Yup. I have no problems with mine as well. If they weren't meant to be adjusted, they wouldn't have threads. Just unscrew them to where you need them.
Posted on: 5/29/2007 9:40 AM by Author "J_Bone" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
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RE: NEW VXL!!!!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: ttoks cutting edge is expensive, so it isn't a beginner toy, the rusty is an old proven design that is cheap, thus it is the perfect truck for beginners, if your complaining about this then explain why after over 50 years people will still buy a corvette? it's just been updated from the design before, but yet people still want them, same go's with the rusty, stampede, and bandit, they are proven, there are a lot of people with them so they are easy to get tech support for, and they are cheap, all pluses for a first rc, that is why they are good, people don't want cutting edge stuff for there first car because cutting edge is expensive. before you go and say well corvettes have nothing to do with rc, it is an example, people seem to have a hard time determining what an example is so i'm just going ahead and pointing it out before hand. [/quote] Very good point!! [sm=thumbup.gif] I think some of us need to step back and realize we are all not the same. We do different things with our RC's. Not every one thinks the same way as you and don't do the same things with their RC's as you. Some people just go bashing in there back yard, Desert, Hills or where ever to HAVE FUN!! They don't care to race, or have the latest greatest stuff. If it wasn't for Traxxas and the RTR's a lot of us wouldn't be into this hobby and a lot of us wouldn't came back to this hobby.
Posted on: 5/29/2007 9:16 AM by Author "J_Bone" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
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RE: shocks
[quote]ORIGINAL: life-on-the-ramp ok i asked wut would be cheaper to rebuild the shocks are buy new ones [/quote] If your shocks are sagging, all you do is add springs spacers and it will raise the rear end. [sm=spinnyeyes.gif] Wut u sood do is figure out wear u r going to by i and look at ta cost of both...[sm=tongue_smile.gif]
Posted on: 5/29/2007 8:57 AM by Author "J_Bone" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
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RE: Proline Velocity Wheels Offset
If your jumping, the wider stance will make landings more stable, thus landing more jumps and not flipping. If you have the 3.3 chassis and especially the extended a-a-arms you definitely want to use the 1/2 off set. It squares up the truck and makes it corner better and drive through the corner easier.
Posted on: 5/29/2007 8:51 AM by Author "J_Bone" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
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RE: Before and after, have a look.
Stank, Nice looking Revo!!! [sm=thumbup.gif] Those Bad Lands are my favorite tires and hook up every where.
Posted on: 5/28/2007 9:34 AM by Author "J_Bone" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
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RE: Before and after, have a look.
[quote]ORIGINAL: Reb2973 Maybe this will help ya out AIRevo..Maybe you should try the researching. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelbase [/quote] HUH?? Did you read it? AIRevo was correct. [quote]In automobiles, the wheelbase is the distance between the center of the front wheel, and the center of the rear wheel.[/quote] The A-Arms DO extend the wheelbase. I have them and they allow you to move the rear axle farther back, not out(width). To give a wider stance you can use 1/2 offset or 1 offset rims.
Posted on: 5/28/2007 9:33 AM by Author "J_Bone" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
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RE: Revo Race Wheels
It kind of depends on how you have your chassis and a-arms setup. 2.5 chassis with stock arms seem to work fine with 0-offset. But when you start to use the extended a-arms 0-offset to 1/2-offset seem to be good. 3.3 chassis with extended a-arms you need to definitely use 1/2 offset. Aluminum is too heavy for racing. It creates too much rotating force and it takes longer to accelerate and to de-accelerate. In addition to that, it gives more un-sprung weight and messes with the handling. Think about this, if there was an advantage to using them, wouldn't all the Pro's be using them? Track styles will predict what type of tier to use. Smooth and flat tracks will work with 40 series tires. The low profile is less forgiving and less sidewall flex. For bumpier and tracks with bigger jumps, use Maxx size wheels (Use, Pro-Line MTR series tires). It has more of a side wall to help with the bumps and jumps and aids the suspension too. The new MTR series tires wont' balloon as much and have a stiffer sidewall to help with cornering but not sacrificing so much bump control. The most common tire ran on all the setups I've seen. Pro Line Bow-Ties / Crime fighters MTR tires on 1/2-offset rims with 17mm hubs.
Posted on: 5/28/2007 9:24 AM by Author "J_Bone" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
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RE: O.S .18TM Rear Exit Exhaust
Make sure you buy the OS.18TM for the [b]MAXX[/b]. I will come with a header for the OS engine and you can use the stock pipe and coupler. The stock Maxx header will not work on the OS engines.
Posted on: 5/28/2007 9:04 AM by Author "J_Bone" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
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RE: tmaxx gas tank
And the OFNA tank gets rid of the lean condition the stock one creates.
Posted on: 5/27/2007 9:13 AM by Author "J_Bone" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
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RE: o.s .18
[quote]ORIGINAL: nitro-smaxx Hello, I have an O.S. .18 that i have put less than half a gallon threw and lately it has been rly hard to tune and it there is an oil dripping from the exhaust tip. I use LC3 glow plugs and 20% top fuel. I just need to know why there is oil and not any fuel dripping from exhaust? [/quote] If you are running an OS engine, the LC3 plug is the wrong plug. It's too long and is for the Traxxas 2.5 and other engines. OS engines require OS plugs that are just a bit shorter and for a reason. Use the OS #8 and A5 plugs. Those will make it easier to tune and you will see a difference. I use only the A5 in my OS .12 and .21 engines and they run great. But if your mostly bashing, use the #8. Unfortunately in my OS .18TZ I have to use the P6 or P7 since it's a Turbo head.
Posted on: 5/27/2007 9:09 AM by Author "J_Bone" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
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RE: Shock Oil
I ran 45wt to 50wt with OFNA white springs. But it was set for a track.
Posted on: 5/14/2007 9:40 AM by Author "J_Bone" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
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RE: O.S .18TM overheating. Great, what I screw up now?
The front bearing leaks out, that can be cause from running too rich and real close to hydro locking and something has to give. Some times it's the front bearing. It's not that catastrophic though. Just been running it rich. I mentioned not to use the THS pipe in a previous thread.... The piston looks fine, but is that burnt fuel on the edge of the engine block? Was the head on tight? That could be a problem area. Remember, heat doesn't ruin a Nitro engine. It's the lean condition which with the lack of lubrication.
Posted on: 5/8/2007 11:40 PM by Author "J_Bone" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
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RE: Axial .28?
Why do you want to sue them? It's not there fault... lol Yes, if it has the same dimensions, then it will work. Try boca bearings.
Posted on: 5/7/2007 1:28 PM by Author "J_Bone" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
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RE: trx 3.3 or O.S. .18tm
[quote]Everytime a TRX engine dies, a fairy is born and the world becomes a little more beautiful[/quote] That's one of the funniest sig's I've seen!! Thanks to IceWindius.
Posted on: 5/7/2007 12:51 PM by Author "J_Bone" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
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RE: Cylinder head shims??
I was running my 2.5 with 30%/MC59 plug and didn't add any shim to it. It seemed to run great but still lacks power of the 3.3 or OS TM/TZ.
Posted on: 5/7/2007 12:29 PM by Author "J_Bone" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
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RE: fuel % question
[quote]ORIGINAL: Super Bob J Bone, can you explain your theory on head gap and nitro content? [/quote] I went over it in your other post....
Posted on: 5/7/2007 12:27 PM by Author "J_Bone" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
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RE: Cylinder head shims??
Think of it this way. You shim to have the proper area of combustion. If the area is too big, you won't get the best performance out of your engine, Too small and you start detonating. Detonating will ruin the engine by igniting prematurely and add stress to the crank and other rotating parts. A visual test to see if it's detonating is to check the top of the piston. You will start to see small pits on the top. To alleviate the problem, you shim the head higher and try colder plugs. Only shim up with the smallest one at a time. Plugs too don't make your engine run hot or cold. They are more of a timing of ignition than actual engine temp.
Posted on: 5/7/2007 12:24 PM by Author "J_Bone" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
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RE: Was running great...
Yup!! Glad you found the problem.
Posted on: 5/7/2007 12:11 PM by Author "J_Bone" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
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RE: fuel % question
30% does run cooler than 20%. Nitromethane burn cool because it comes with its own oxygen atoms to help it burn. It's not a huge difference, but slight none the less is cooler. You can go up or down in Nitro % as long as you make sure a few things: - re tune the engine every time to calculate for the changes in Nitro % or different fuel. - Make sure you don't mix different fuels or Nitro % in the same tank. Burn or drain it all out before changing. - Head gap is set correctly (especially on going higher on Nitro) I have changed up and down many times without any I'll effects, as long as you know what your doing you will be fine.
Posted on: 5/7/2007 11:23 AM by Author "J_Bone" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
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RE: putting grease in the center diff
Sure, then go for it. Make sure you completely remove all the grease before adding Silicon oil back into the diff. [:)]
Posted on: 5/7/2007 10:09 AM by Author "J_Bone" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
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RE: Clutch spring broke
The MIP is more adjustable with the different holes, but it can make it more confusing and frustrating if installed incorrectly. Other than that, both are equal to reliability and just general use. The springs are probably bought from the same supplier. Stock is cheaper while the MIP has more features that you will probably not use.
Posted on: 5/7/2007 10:03 AM by Author "J_Bone" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
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RE: putting grease in the center diff
You can try it. But It will be no where near 100K, let alone the 500K you already have in it. Grease just isn't made for that so I wouldn't waste your time.
Posted on: 5/7/2007 9:54 AM by Author "J_Bone" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
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RE: trx 3.3 or O.S. .18tm
I think some of you guys are missing another aspect of the engine. It's the power band range that the engine will actually have the most power and move the mass the best. It's called "Power Band". EXtreme RC did a Nitro lesson for this a while back and was really good information. Just because the 3.3 has 43,000RPM's, it only makes it's best power at 23,000-30,000 (not actual, just an estimate range)RPM's. Meaning it has a Mid range power band. Now compare it to a LRP .12 that had 48,000 RPM and actually had more HP than the TRX 3.3. But it doesn't have enough torque to more a Revo and it's power band is in the higher range so it will take longer to reach the power band and be left behind by the TRX 3.3. So HP numbers and RPM's can be mis-leading. The OS .18 is very close to the TRX 3.3 and the main reason I run it is because of OS reliability and tune-ability over the TRX. There is a reason why they have Big Block and stock MT classes at my race track. BB are faster when geared correctly.
Posted on: 5/7/2007 9:47 AM by Author "J_Bone" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
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RE: putting grease in the center diff
Just buy the part to replace it? Grease will only make the effect worse for you. The grease will allow the diff to diff-out even more than any of the Silicon oils. The viscosity of Grease is more than likely less than 1K. You've been running 500K and having it diff-out. The only way you will get it to not diff-out is to remove the diff all together and put it back to stock. Don't ruin the diff by trying to put putty or any thing else in it. I have two whole tranny's. One has the diff with rear brake and the other is stock. Even bashing, I prefer the diff, even bashing. It give a lot of more control that you may not realize.
Posted on: 5/7/2007 9:27 AM by Author "J_Bone" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
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RE: whats a good, cheap radio with EPA
[quote]ORIGINAL: bdub33 might have to pony up and get the spektrum. but quick question and verification. just put a fail safe on (dynamite) and everytime i put my igniter in and touch the cooling head it loses signal for a 1/4 of a second and steering jiggles. any ideas? also will hitect and traxxas servos work w/ this system (steering is hitec 5645MG) [/quote] Happens to them all.
Posted on: 5/7/2007 9:05 AM by Author "J_Bone" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
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RE: putting grease in the center diff
What happened to the stock tranny? Can you put it back in? It seems you would prefer that even with what seems to be is loose dirt your driving on.
Posted on: 5/7/2007 9:01 AM by Author "J_Bone" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
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RE: Was running great...
I would suspect a glow plug. If the glow plug stops burning hot enough, it's not going to burn enough fuel to power it and hence your fuel coming out the pipe.
Posted on: 4/30/2007 12:34 PM by Author "J_Bone" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
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RE: All things OS .18
Ya, that's the one. It's just as fast but will hold a tune better and last longer.
Posted on: 4/29/2007 5:20 PM by Author "J_Bone" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
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RE: All things OS .18
If it runs fine and holds a tune, I wouldn't worry about it. My OS .12 leaks really good on the slider boot and hasn't had any I'll effects form it.
Posted on: 4/29/2007 4:29 PM by Author "J_Bone" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
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