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RE: I want to get a jato 3.3
[quote]ORIGINAL: jatoguy1 I believe I am ready for the jato my next door neighbor has two jato 2.5/3.3 and we drag race every weekend since 2008 so if you could help me with my first post that would be great. Sorry jatoguy for " stealing your name" haha it was the first thing that came to mind. [/quote] Ebay may get you the best price but comes with potential issues. I got my Jato NiB
Posted on: 3/31/2009 4:04 PM by Author "JatoGuy"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8635542
RE: I want to get a jato 3.3
Since you stole my name (jk) I figured I would chime in. Actually Chris Rc said it in another post and i was going to recomend it. Look into the Duratrax Raze ST from tower. Its on sale for $199. You can get a $15 credit and you can find some "coupon codes" to save even more. I just got a save $30 on $200. I'm thinking about getting one just because its a great truggy for the money ($165 or so if you get the codes emailed to you) . Pretty tough and worst comes to worst it has a warranty and what not.
Posted on: 3/30/2009 8:48 PM by Author "JatoGuy"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8632792
RE: What would you like to see next from Academy / MRC?
RC Tech net has a great GV2 Pro thread. As far as parts support, if people run them at your track the store will carry parts. If there is no demand, well then why bother. Stormer and the mrc website are usally where I get my stuff. I see that people want the 1/18... Lets go academy
Posted on: 3/14/2009 10:09 AM by Author "JatoGuy"
in the forum "Academy Racing (MRC) Support Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8576715
RE: jato problems after break in....w/ pics
Traxxas may cover the tire just because they are usually good like that, they but they arent obliged to. I'm going to assume that when you hit the puddle you lost traction and over spun the tire with the least traction. When the tire is ballooning and spinning that fast it doesnt take much to destroy them. My one friend was always ballooning his tires real bad and I kept warning him, then one day kaboom rubber everywhere and he was upset that his tire exploded. I was shocked that the tire lasted as long as it did. Also I would be careful running around any type of water at all. SO many horror stories. Good luck with everything.
Posted on: 3/14/2009 10:00 AM by Author "JatoGuy"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8576695
RE: Jato spur gear!!!!! HELP!!
Make sure all 4 of your Motor Mount Screws are there and tight. Not the ones you see on the bottom of the chassis but the 4 silver ones that bolt the motor to the mount.
Posted on: 3/11/2009 8:51 PM by Author "JatoGuy"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8568481
RE: Traxxas Jato 3.3 Problems
If your burning up the brakes then they are most likely rubbing. As for tuning the carb, I'm going to tell you what you dont want to hear - see the instruction manual (downloadable from traxxas.com) or traxxas.com for trouble shooting. I would recommend that you at least try to fix issues before "paying pros" this way you understand how things work. Good Luck !
Posted on: 3/2/2009 4:59 PM by Author "JatoGuy"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8536453
RE: Official Traxxas Jato 3.3 Thread
Quick Jato Video I just made. [link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRje0XQaGf0]Jato Bashing[/link]
Posted on: 3/2/2009 12:32 AM by Author "JatoGuy"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8534226
RE: Looking at Jato 3.3
Lots of snow had some spare time. [link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRje0XQaGf0]Jato Video[/link]
Posted on: 3/2/2009 12:29 AM by Author "JatoGuy"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8534218
RE: Looking at Jato 3.3
Despite what my tag is I have a few of everything, but every time I drive the Jato I have a huge smile on my face. Speed of course means breakage. Took me over a year to break the A arms and other then a few bent turnbuckles (driver error of course) its a lot tougher than what people (who dont have them) like to argue. I have ripped 30 foot backflip gaps at 20 or so feet in the air and had no issues (have some crappy video may try to share that). I used to be a big supporter of moabs or similar tires for offroad, but recently went back to pins and ribs and am really digging it. May even drop in a single speed and .12 and run it at the track just to be different. Its a great truck, but if you are new be prepared for breaks headaches and some downtime.
Posted on: 3/1/2009 7:19 PM by Author "JatoGuy"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8533102
RE: jato 3.3 help please
Check you idle gap as per manual (avail on traxxas.com). If it idles when the wheels are off the ground but dies once they are touching its a good chance its going to be your clutch shoe or spring. Easy way to diagnose this is to see if the truck tries to move foward when you are starting it. If it does then thats your problem. Visit the traxxas website for help on that matter.
Posted on: 2/18/2009 10:56 PM by Author "JatoGuy"
in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8493163
RE: RC Truck photo contest
[quote]ORIGINAL: ICrashThings I win. [/quote] The foot ruins it [8D]
Posted on: 2/6/2009 11:38 PM by Author "JatoGuy"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7501749
RE: Pics of your academy ride
Virgin Gv2 - Still saving up to finish it !
Posted on: 2/4/2009 8:44 PM by Author "JatoGuy"
in the forum "Academy Racing (MRC) Support Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8439333
RE: Placed my order today! RC18T FT
I would say that if you plan on going brushless one day, then just take the plunge now. A little more now saves you more later. I have a Sidewinder 6800 and after about 6 months of serious usage just recently destroyed a dif. It was slipping after I did some work and didnt take the time to re-reassemble. Can they break ? Yes but IMO if they are adjusted right they will last awhile. The Duratrax battery you mentioned is decent for the price and gets some good runtime. Personally never used that particular Max Amps pack.
Posted on: 1/20/2009 3:29 PM by Author "JatoGuy"
in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8380602
RE: Baja problem
[quote]ORIGINAL: DettaDude Then send him the parts and don't start a thread asking what to do [8|][:'(][8|] We're realaxed, and we don't care - you're the one that asked [sm=spinnyeyes.gif][/quote] Thats what he does time and time again so I wouldnt sweat that. I personally respect what your doing. As said anything major, well its up to him. Phone call a month later after you sell it, sorry you might be out of luck pal. Some spare parts and a stamp to help a hobbyist out - well no big deal. Could have been a condition that was there and or one that he created. Either way you helped someone out and, personally I know I would appreciate and do the same. Edit - I typed is his quote
Posted on: 1/15/2009 8:05 PM by Author "JatoGuy"
in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8362622
RE: Guys can I still post here?
Your gear mesh looks like it could be trouble.
Posted on: 1/11/2009 4:52 PM by Author "JatoGuy"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8346322
RE: Dura trax Vendetta or team Associated RC18
[quote]ORIGINAL: Nitro-4 Tec 3.3 what do you mean?[8|] is the rc18 going to explode whit the miserable amount of 8000kv??? [X(][&o]lol [/quote] Not following? Cant tell if thats sarcasm or what. The castle motors are to small to perform properly in the heavier Vendettas. An 8000kv in a 18b is going to give you plenty of unusable power, higher temps, and shorter runtimes. Can you run it ? Will it scream? Sure it will, but most will agree the negatives outweigh the positives.
Posted on: 1/7/2009 9:11 PM by Author "JatoGuy"
in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8332106
RE: Dura trax Vendetta or team Associated RC18
[quote]ORIGINAL: Nitro-4 Tec 3.3 ok, I dont think that i am going to race, since i have my revo 3.3, jato 3.3 and more that i actualy race, this is going to be only for bashing. if i get the vendetta i will put this motor: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXURX8&P=ML will it fit both (vendetta and rc18b)??[X(] is there any way of puting a standar servo un the rc18b??[8|] thank you guys for all the the help you have given me[:D]!! [/quote] The Castke 8000kv wont perform properly in the Vendetta and is overkill in the RC 18. A 6800 is plenty for the Rc18 and will work with no mods. You can use the Sidewinder or mamba max ESc (1/18 or 1/10) in the Vendetta with an ammo brushless motor of choice (it will require some minor dremal work and different pinions to fit on the shaft). Edit: as far as i know there is no way to put a standard servo with the 18's stock chassis. The servo on the 18 isnt the problem as much as the sloppy steering system. I think its built loose to aid in durability. $12 tightens it up nice and it takes some punishment. The detta steers much better out of the box and and at most needs a hold down for the servo (its held down by servo tape).
Posted on: 1/7/2009 9:03 PM by Author "JatoGuy"
in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8332032
RE: Dura trax Vendetta or team Associated RC18
If you plan on leaving stock for awhile then rc18 all the way. From the box it gets great runtime and has decent electronics and can take a beating. Good for smooth carpet and well groomed dirt. No problems with BL in my experience. Negatives are steering slop and open spur gear. Vendetta is a good racing platform but has many more headaches associated with it from the box. Stable on rougher tracks because of larger wheels and weight. Electronics (esc, batt) are useless. Breaks a lot of hubs very easily. Some say its more BL friendly and I cant confirm or deny. If you want a nice racer and are willing to build either will do. But in that case I would go xray (parts support with that and the Vendetta may be low locally) FYI - Not sure if your into it but some of the larger 1/18th scale races/organizations consider the Vendetta a monster truck because of its larger stock wheels, also has a larger chassis. So it cant even be run in the same class.
Posted on: 1/6/2009 3:42 PM by Author "JatoGuy"
in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8326192
RE: rc18t 3racing oil filled threaded shocks.
Unscrew the alluminum nut on top of the shock (not the plastic part that attaches to the shock tower), add, and screw back on.
Posted on: 1/4/2009 11:42 AM by Author "JatoGuy"
in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8317097
RE: Jato Offroad anygood?
[quote]ORIGINAL: f0rb3s [quote]ORIGINAL: motorhead91 "i have both trucks, and in stock form, the firestorm was more prone to breaking." page 5, post 120. i didnt know rpm parts were stock? its annoying because your argument isnt very credible. 241 racing is on the same side of the fence as you, but he has both trucks, therefore his argument is credible. i have both trucks, and my arguement is credible. so if you really want to act like the god of rc, go have daddy buy you jato and drive it, so then you can back your statements up. [/quote] would have to agree.... have daddy buy u one lol.... glad to see i aint the only one who thought he was kid lol.... [/quote] Correct he is a kid. You can see in his mega huge air no breakage firestorm video that he has been peddling for some time now. Which is a decent video btw but shows me nothing special.
Posted on: 12/28/2008 7:16 PM by Author "JatoGuy"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8291878
RE: Jato Offroad anygood?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Chris_RC "Traxxas set out to make the most amazing 2wd stadium truck on the planet....and they succeeded!!!!!" So your saying that the Jato is the best 2wd ST? [IMG]http://smiliesftw.com/x/lolhit.gif[/IMG] So you are going to reply on a couple of hillbillies talking about how awesome the Jato 3.3 is and how fast it goes? Anything over 45mph isnt even fun IMO becasue you cant even control it. [/quote] Here we go with the smileys again... Actually I never said anything about it being the best. Read posts please. Is this where I should include a smiley that nails down the point? Anything over 45mph isnt fun because YOU can't control it. Who said it [b]has[/b] to go over 45, but hey its nice to now you can on any surface if you would like. I doubt my gearing for moabs breaks 45-50... Hillbillies you speak of must be really good drivers to not break anything on that piece of junk Traxxas
Posted on: 12/24/2008 4:27 PM by Author "JatoGuy"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8278977
RE: Jato Offroad anygood?
Despite all the nonsense in this thread I'm shocked it has not gone to this " I challenge you to a bash off. I live in New Jersey so if you think your ________ is better then my ________, you are crazy! I will out bash the #@&%@ and then kick your ^%#&%&. Your _________ won't last 2 minutes where I bash. Your ________ is nothing but junk and all it can do is _________." On a side note, after 2 gallons I finally broke my stock rear A-arms. And guess what I did it On-ROad at about 50 in 20 degree weather! What a piece of junk ! And of course out of curiosity how come you haters never mention the video review I posted about the Jato and them exclaiming that in 12 years its the toughest truck they have ever tested? Since I broke so little and they broke nothing maybe we have super Jatos from the factory and they are impervious to beginner breakage, which by they way makes up the majority of jato issues. [link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NL3GcVT-Uy8]In case you missed it!- Maybe traxxas paid them off[/link]
Posted on: 12/24/2008 8:39 AM by Author "JatoGuy"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8277612
RE: rustler for girlfriend ?
[quote]ORIGINAL: NitroNate [quote] Weigh your options and ignore anything people like Nate say.[/quote] Now that was a low blow![&o]If I would have been recommending the rustler and not the Firestorm I don't think you would have said what you just said.... BTW,I actualy thought of you when I posted.[X(] PLZ,don't start hurling these insults and brainless attacks on honest opinions that happen to offend you....Even you know the Firestorm has more quality than the Rustler. Its normal to dislike a brand that never made a truck worthy of my bashing grounds...[X(] [/quote] And yes sunshine, if you said the exact opposite about HPI being garbage and Traxxas being the bomb it would annoy me. You dont do anything to help the hobby. The original poster asked if that was a good deal on the rustler. You proceeded to tell him its junk. I told them no, not at that price, and answered his question. Others new to the boards may fall for your statements and use of smileys but you should strongly consider helping someone out once in awhile. Santa might bring you a spare storm for being a good hobbyist
Posted on: 12/23/2008 2:10 PM by Author "JatoGuy"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8275077
RE: rustler for girlfriend ?
Impalapolicepack- I assume you mean no thanks to me. Which is fine, but unlike Nate I provided useful info. Ds and I both said weigh your options and we wouldnt recommend that model at that price used. This is because that model is generally pretty inexpensive (not much more new than the used price you listed) I was in no way knocking your decision or your choice of models. Happy you made a purchase and sure you and the girlfriend will enjoy it. From experience I personally don't buy used unless its an insane deal. As in your case with the charger, there are so many variables and what ifs. If you did however weight DS's or my advice, you could have gotten the "ultimate combo" for $195 or so from tower. With that you could have gotten a $15 gift certificate to tower, plus an additional $15 off for spending over $150. If you spend over $200 you get $20 off (free money if you look at it that way). So basically would have gotten a brand new set-up for about the same price as the used (after you had to buy another charger). Of course you would have had to wait for shipping and all that stuff, and trust me I know when I want something I want it, but I always like knowing I was the first to get my hands on it. Regardless good luck and happy bashing!
Posted on: 12/23/2008 2:00 PM by Author "JatoGuy"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8275031
RE: rustler for girlfriend ?
Still at it NitroNate? Every thread with anything but HPI is filled with your annoyance. A better response would be. Personally I wouldn't recommend that car at that price used. Used can bring many problems and end up costing much more then a new model. As Chris said check the electric forums if you haven't already. Weigh your options and ignore anything people like Nate say. [quote]ORIGINAL: NitroNate Hey,I can help you out....Don't get into Traxxas!Go with an HPI E-Firestorm or somthing....[:D] A decent battery will cost around $40.Usualy you want two.$80.....A decent charger is around $50.Add it up and you got,$220. The E-Firestorm is about that much at towerhobbies....with a battery and some other stuff. [/quote]
Posted on: 12/22/2008 8:38 PM by Author "JatoGuy"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8272636
RE: Mamba Micro Pro Fried Again
No Problem. Just in case you are unaware Castle has the one year warranty (not sure if it applies to you or if this was posted already). But never hurts to throw it out there. Good luck to you!
Posted on: 12/18/2008 12:25 AM by Author "JatoGuy"
in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8257182
RE: Mamba Micro Pro Fried Again
[quote]ORIGINAL: FloridaDude yeah he said it would be free to test and $45 to fix the motor if its broken [/quote] http://www.castlecreations.com/support.html Pretty sure that is says the motor only is $30 to fix. $60 for both the motor and ESC. Look at where it says motor - cm2068 I think is the model you have.
Posted on: 12/17/2008 4:43 PM by Author "JatoGuy"
in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8255629
RE: Jato Offroad anygood?
[quote]ORIGINAL: NitroNate Jatoguy,Check this out: http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/hh245/hpiman/?action=view¤t=FirestormBash.flv This is a rather old video(About a year old).Here is my Firestorm doing 8-15ft jumps off of my 4ft. ramp.(No dirt incline to land on) I had no upgrades besides the new body and Moab tires... [/quote] And? I never said you or the the Firestorm couldn't
Posted on: 12/13/2008 9:53 PM by Author "JatoGuy"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8243142
RE: Jato Offroad anygood?
DWJR8 and Forbes - I see you are now hooked.. Haha the reason I originally posted all that was because of the few gentleman, and I use that term loosely, who have been posting all this non-sense. As was said, as a hobbyist we need to help other hobbyists, not spend all our waking moments spreading brand hate/envy. For some time these two have been posting their totally uneducated and biased nonsense in tons of threads. It annoyed me. If you have noticed they constantly change their arguments and now it stands as something like "well with tires and suspension tuning of course it can go offroad" (not an exact quote so dont get your panties in a bunch boys). Suspension tuning? Moving a shock position from one hole to another in its highly adjustable suspension makes it a bad off-road vehicle? Durability issues? Watch the unbiased video please. About a year ago when I first started looking for a new truck to bash, I saw a lot of the same Jato hate posts, even back then from other people. Luckily i was educated enough in the hobby to ignore them and was happy I got one to mess around with. If you are constantly breaking one then its obvious you need something slower, or just need to take it easy until you get used to it. 2 gallons later, and very few broken parts, despite many potentially devastating highspeed mishaps, I have Rpm front and rear Arms, but only the fronts are installed as I have yet to break the fronts. The truck is stock minus rims/tires, moabs for the nasty stuff - ribs and pins for smoother areas. Parts are cheap and readily available. I beat the crap out of it. It rips a 10 foot roost. jumps level off anything. Its amazing watching it tear across a rut ridden lot at 50+ sideways and the suspension soaks up everything like its on a cushion. Heres a picture of her - how could you hate that. I will also share a pic of my 18 just because. umm why not. Off that little jump the 18 is on I can hit at about 40 with the jato , (any faster and the chassis drags on the lip) and the jato will clear a 25 foot gap at about 12 feet high no problem and land plush on a small dirt decline at a lot i bash at. I can hit double backs NP and have had my share of Oh !%$@ moments. Lost a spring retainer once.... All that offroad with nothing but tires! I know i need pics or video
Posted on: 12/13/2008 7:36 PM by Author "JatoGuy"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8242736
RE: Jato Offroad anygood?
Just for fun because I get a kick out of it. Nitro Nate please read my totally off topic posts before you post your shenanigans. Everything you posted till now (not only in this thread) bashes everything traxxas. It sucks off road. It has to powerful of an engine. etc etc. And also offroad is not a prepped race track. I think everyone thought that was obvious. Chris Rc. Same as above. Also Im not sure why you are comparing shock sizes. Kind of confused. You are aware that there 2.2 wheels that fit on the jato right, hence all those tires you listed.. ? The reason this thread is still going is because 1 - I get a kick out of it and I havent flamed a single other model in the process. 2- You silly boys continually post, to people requesting Info on a Jato or traxxas in general, about how if they want to go fast get a touring car, only go fast in a straight line, that it/traxxas is garbage. ETc Etc Fact of the matter is. Is the Jato a good off road basher? Out of the box with the condas. Not so much. Will it go offroad with them? Sure, and tbh if you are a beginner the stock tires can help keep you safe off-road. Spend a few dollars on tires and you will never want to bash another ST again. On any surface... Will you break something here and there? I hope so or else your not trying. [link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NL3GcVT-Uy8]These guys seem to agree[/link]
Posted on: 12/12/2008 10:38 PM by Author "JatoGuy"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8240170
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