Has anybody used ESP wheelie bar for PEDE or RUSTY?
Has anybody used the [link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXF313]ESP Wheelie Bar[/link]? How was it compared to a swami? Sturdier? My Swami keeps bending when I land on my ass[:D]. Thanks for your suggestions.
Posted on: 11/18/2008 1:26 PM by Author "RCJesse" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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Slash Durability vs Stampede/Rustler ??
This question is mainly for the ones who have owned both types of cars. I would think the slash would be more durable since the wheels and suspension don't stress and work as much as a Pede or Rusty. Am I right? Also, I understand that with upgraded parts, they all can be bullet proof, but lets just assume we leave them STOCK. If so, I might sell my old E-maxx and get a slash with a VXL system. Thanks for your opinion.
Posted on: 10/2/2008 7:27 AM by Author "RCJesse" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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FLM Stampede A-Arms turnbuckles???
So what turnbuckels should work with the aluminum A-arms? The stock are 61mm, but is not enough to reach in without poping out and stripping the threads at the ends. I tried the old e-maxxes which are 108mm but they are too long. Anything in between that fits Stampedes? Like a 70'ish -80mm?? Thanks for your help.
Posted on: 9/29/2008 8:24 AM by Author "RCJesse" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Extended Stampede A-Arms turnbuckle recomendations?
I'll take a look at those. I don't know why it is really hard to find this simple info. I've been trying to find out what is an exact fit of turnbuckles for FLM a-arms on a Stampede...is not that hard for somebody to tell me, is it ??????? Any way, do you know the size on these? Part #'s and manufacturer? Thanks for your help.
Posted on: 9/29/2008 8:23 AM by Author "RCJesse" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: radio shack ultra fast rc charger
[quote]ORIGINAL: jsj1982 does anyone use the radio shack Ultra Fast Universal RC Charger? i bought it to use with a toy nikko truck and its 9.6V packs but it can also charge 7.2V packs. now that im going to be getting more serious into the hobby and getting a traxxas slash i want to get the best pack i can get. radio shack sell 3300mah packs so i know it will do that with no problem but i also read a review where someone used too advanced of pack and it wasnt working. so does anybody know how far i can push the charger and still get good results? im hoping to get upto a 4600mah pack. thanks [/quote] If you are serious about "getting into the hobby", stay away from Radio Shack products.
Posted on: 9/16/2008 9:07 AM by Author "RCJesse" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: very disappointed
Wow, I guess the old E-maxxes were better quality. I bought mine used (not sure how old it was) then ran it over a year myself before I had to change one of them, now its still running strong. Original always the best?[8|]
Posted on: 9/15/2008 2:35 PM by Author "RCJesse" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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Whats a good discharge rate when cycling batts??
I was out of this for almost three months and can't remember what is a good discharge rate when cycling batteries. I have two 8.4v 3000 nimh batteries for my emaxx and want to bring them back to life. I use the MRC 989 charger. I know for charging you go by 10% of the nimh's...(3000=3 amps) Thanks for your help.
Posted on: 8/21/2008 10:26 AM by Author "RCJesse" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: Whyy are some people still wasting their money on Nimh batteries?
[quote]ORIGINAL: AutoXMan To me it looks like an age/money/maturity factor. Most of the people against lipos can't afford it. How many people run both and still prefer NiMH? I don't think their will be too many. [/quote] well, I guess Im one of the "not too many" that can afford LIPO's but wont switch over to 'em. I just don't see the point of getting more uncontrollable power in my VXL, when the 6 or 7 cell gives me crazy power and can't stop wheeling....unless you want to brake stuff all the time, which means more down time and less fun. Thats just me, maybe im getting old.
Posted on: 7/29/2008 12:07 PM by Author "RCJesse" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Any one ever use Tenergy batteries?
They work great and last a while on NON-BRUSHLESS setups. Brushless makes them heat up too much that they'll eventually die quicker.
Posted on: 7/3/2008 2:42 PM by Author "RCJesse" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Rustler XL-5/Bandit VXL/Stampede XL-5
[quote]ORIGINAL: 04DarkShadowGT Just an fyi, ultimatehobbies.com is doing a deal on the rustler XL-5 for 125, the stampede XL-5 for 129, and the Bandit VXL for $179. https://www.ultimatehobbies.com/istar.asp?a=28 [/quote] You know what this means for us that already own these right? Our re-sale values are way down now. Even with upgrades, people don't really care [&o]unless its a BL system or all aluminum parts.
Posted on: 5/28/2008 8:01 AM by Author "RCJesse" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: which is best for cheap rc....himoto, exceed, redcat
If these three options were the last on earth, I would go with redcat. But for that price, you could get better cars or save a little more and get a decent brand.
Posted on: 5/28/2008 7:55 AM by Author "RCJesse" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: rustler or pede?
Not one of these threads again[:D]
Posted on: 5/1/2008 3:32 PM by Author "RCJesse" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Would a VXL fan fix the typical wire problem??
Hopfully that is the problem, but like I mentioned before, I already made a hole to prevent the body from smashing wires. Thanks.
Posted on: 4/28/2008 10:14 PM by Author "RCJesse" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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Would a VXL fan fix the typical wire problem??
Has anybody actually had the VXL ESC's wires come off then after fixing them or having it replaced by Traxxas, installed a VXL fan and had the issue gone for good? I just got my second ESC installed on my Pede and I'am thinking about buying the fan if I knew for sure that the heat was the problem. I don't run lipos, but apperantly it still happens with NIMH's. I also already opened up a hole right on top of the ESC area after I installed the second one. Please reply only if this has happened to you or know of somebody who actually did this. Thanks for your help.
Posted on: 4/28/2008 4:19 PM by Author "RCJesse" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: JUST SAW A NEW VXL RUN 70+
70mph...just asking for destruction[:D]
Posted on: 4/28/2008 11:29 AM by Author "RCJesse" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: nimh batteries
[quote]ORIGINAL: SacramentoJoe [b]Good news:[/b] Tenergy sent me 4200 mAh replacement batteries for my 3800s that I had bought in February and had started acting funny. [b]Bad news: [/b]One of the new 4200 exploded the first time we used it. [b]More bad news:[/b] One of the original 3800 melted this weekend during use. [sm=lol.gif] I've had good luck with my 3500's I bought 1 year ago, but they are about to die, they heat up too much when charging and running.
Posted on: 4/28/2008 11:24 AM by Author "RCJesse" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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Duratrax 8T racing ESC has steady light...
I can't seem to reset it or program it. It stays on and wont send any signals to motor or servo. Is there certain radios/frequencies these won't work with? I replaced the old futuba thinking it was bad, but my traxxas receiver is doing the same. Sometimes when I try different crystals it will activate by itself, but most of the time the green light is on with no effect when I press the button next to it. Thanks for any help I can get.
Posted on: 4/22/2008 9:52 PM by Author "RCJesse" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7407442

Codbuster tires on E-maxx, is it possible?
Has anybody done this? I like the look of the "real" monster truck tires, the luchbox has similar tires. Are any of these wheels compatibe with the e-maxx or stampede? What hex size do they use? Or is there similar tires or wheels for E-maxx (besides the jumbo kong's, those are way too big). Just something similar to this.... [IMG]http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff128/jesus1911/header_1.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 4/21/2008 9:33 PM by Author "RCJesse" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: figuring out stampede.
Since when does the word MONSTER means 4WD? To me monster means big/giant/enormous[:D] So, yes, it is a monster truck[>:]
Posted on: 4/16/2008 3:27 PM by Author "RCJesse" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7382386

RE: Would a Lunchbox body fit a Stampede?
Hmmm[8|] I think this is the one I saw somewhere. Looks ok, but not the same as the original. I wish Proline made a van body like this one for 1/10 scales. Thanks.
Posted on: 4/16/2008 8:22 AM by Author "RCJesse" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: new to electric.....
As far as maintenance, just spray your motors every 5 runs or so with motor cleaner, then lube the bearings where the shaft is. Unless you run it in a dirty dusty place, then clean it after each run. Also I recommend you clean/dust everything else preferably with high pressure air. Have fun and welcome to the electric world[:D].
Posted on: 4/15/2008 10:16 PM by Author "RCJesse" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7379507

Would a Lunchbox body fit a Stampede?
Has anybody tried a van or Lunchbox body on a Pede? I like the looks of the lunchbox but would rather put a body on my Pede, coz Im not too familiar with that set up and not sure about upgrades, speed and it is a little smaller I beleive 1/12 scale[&o]? I''ve seen a picture somewhere but can''t remember how it fit. Thanks for your sugestions.
Posted on: 4/15/2008 9:36 PM by Author "RCJesse" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: FIRST CLEAR BODY
[quote]ORIGINAL: Lunchboxer Good job on choosing Tamiya paint!! They will stick to the shell really well! I think we used the same color?! [:D] [image]http://image2-9.rcuniverse.com/e1/forum/upfiles/240890/Jg13999.jpg[/image] [/quote] Awesome picture. I actually saved it as my new desktop. [:D]
Posted on: 4/14/2008 5:56 PM by Author "RCJesse" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: FIRST CLEAR BODY
[quote]ORIGINAL: s7jstep1 paint looks good but your wheels are backwards [/quote] Yeah, if you reverse your tires, your rims would look a lot nicer [:D]
Posted on: 4/14/2008 3:03 PM by Author "RCJesse" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7372419

RE: STAMPEDE or E-MAXX??
[quote]ORIGINAL: Lilredmachine Rhylsadar is correct. They are two totally different trucks. You would lose nothing in having both, as has been said the E-maxx is a whole different kettle of fish. The Stampede feels like an RC as it is light, two wheel drive and if bought with the VXL has comedy levels of power. The E-maxx is more serious for offroading and feels like a bull in comparison. Do not buy an original E-maxx anymore though, the first version was/is cack, the new one still has problems but is better in terms of durability. [/quote] Hmmm, new ones more durable? I've seen pictures of guys with broken stock chassis in their firt run...so not sure about that one. I have an old one and like I mentioned before, I beat the hell out of it and no bulkheads broken or suspension parts. I do have RPM arms and skid plates and removed front bumper to releif stress on the bulkheads. I do agree with you about E-maxx feeling like a bull, more like a "real" monster truck, you can feel the torque and hear the sound of the "real" tires on the road.
Posted on: 4/11/2008 8:34 AM by Author "RCJesse" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7365077

Was this a good deal?
What do you guys think about this auction? I think I made a good purchase... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=250234201527&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=015 The charger alone is like $40 plus two batteries, although the venom is the only garbage one. I know the ESC and motor are also a good hop up plus shocks, cvd's etc.. shipping was $8. What do you guys think?
Posted on: 4/9/2008 9:45 PM by Author "RCJesse" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: STAMPEDE or E-MAXX??
Well, I have both, and I can say I wouldn't sell neither. E-maxx is just in a different fun dept. It wheelies, jumps, climbs, offroad on grass easily. Pede, fun on loose dirt, street, not too much on grass, it can get hot perty quick, unless you change gears everytime. As far as maintenance, once you RPM the suspension and skids on your e-maxx, there is not much else you have to do other than cleaning your motors and lube them. Just make sure you have the right mesh, and don't tighten the slipper too much, and you wont break nothing. Im still running stock tranny with nothing broke. Due to its weight, your body will always be trashed, but that is the only drawback. I would sell one Pede, then put the difference and get a good used upgraded Maxx one fron e-bay. Good luck with your decision.
Posted on: 4/8/2008 3:28 PM by Author "RCJesse" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Can anyone help me identify this electric buddy/truck?
Duratrax Evader BX?
Posted on: 4/8/2008 3:25 PM by Author "RCJesse" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Just sent in my VXL Esc
Traxxas is awesome!!! They even let you know when its coming. [:D]
Posted on: 4/7/2008 9:15 AM by Author "RCJesse" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7345305

RE: My FLM front-only wide arms conversion...
I don't see why not, they share the same suspension arms. Try it, you'll like it. I have the extensions for the axles on my rustler. They are wider, but they did not fit perfectly. I had to grind them down to make them fit. You can find them [link=http://www.wheelextensions.com]here[/link] Good Luck
Posted on: 4/4/2008 11:30 PM by Author "RCJesse" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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