RE: New Slash 4x4 owner with some Shock and battery questions.
well now that I think of it, I had aluminum towers on my rustler. mostly because my truck spent alot of time on its lid from 3s power wheelies down the street.
Posted on: 7/2/2012 4:37 PM by Author "dirt101" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: ofna budget buggy choice
well I went out with my buddy the following day with his mini erevo, and his emaxx and got addicted to brushless again. Driving that emaxx with the MMM system 1600kv 1520 castle neu on 6s was crazzzyyy fast. My crt was brushless and neu powered so I decided I would save up a little more and shoot for an ofna lx2e kit to build up. planning to build it tame though on 4s as I want to race it.
Posted on: 7/2/2012 6:13 AM by Author "dirt101" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: New Slash 4x4 owner with some Shock and battery questions.
going lipo will be the best thing you ever do, and I to have had good luck with the hobbyking lipos, just be willing to wait on them. sounds to me like you bash pretty hard, and you will always break things like that, so Ide just throw some heavier shock oil in and replace things as they break. 50-60wt would be a good starting point.
Posted on: 7/2/2012 5:53 AM by Author "dirt101" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: ofna budget buggy choice
Leaning toward the ultra lx2. Was probably going to order something tomorrow, so a second opinion would be nice, haha.
Posted on: 6/22/2012 9:44 AM by Author "dirt101" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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ofna budget buggy choice
Used to be really into rc from bashing to semi competitive racing, but life took over for awhile. Buddy of mine got into it, so I think I want to get into it again. Never had a buggy but my last truck was a jammin crt, and I loved the simplicity/durability of the buggy truggy platform. looking to just buy a $300 rtr buggy to see if RC is still my thing. Ofna offers the hyper 7, ultra lx2, and the jammin x1x all for the same price and I can not decide what I want. I dont like that the jammin still has crystals, but maybe its a better in other ways. I plan on using it for 80% bashing 15% track driving, and 5% racing. Dont care about winning but it would be fun to try to atleast beat a couple guys with a budget bug. All of them will get upgraded servos, but could you guys offer an opinion.
Posted on: 6/22/2012 6:52 AM by Author "dirt101" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: MORE E-MAXX HELP NEEDED!!!
your best bet is a mamba monster max esc ($150) and then a feigao 8xl ($70). Then gear it for a bout 35mph. (that t-maxx aint gonna go much faster than that. Then replace things as they break(drivetrain). Really save your money for a set of lipos. It feels like you double your power when going from 12/14 cell nimh to 4s lipo. its unbelievable.
Posted on: 5/27/2008 4:11 PM by Author "dirt101" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
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RE: Dura Trax Raze
the higher 5.6 will be the stiffest.
Posted on: 4/24/2008 6:58 AM by Author "dirt101" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: E-maxx3905 problem
no it is mod 1. 32p is mod 0.8.
Posted on: 2/14/2008 3:17 PM by Author "dirt101" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Bandit Vxl + airplane ride = dead shocks?
I carried my rc18 on and they didnt ask any questions, and never said a thing to me.
Posted on: 2/13/2008 7:00 AM by Author "dirt101" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Buying Rustler VXL - what extra's should I get?
I use the rpm carriers and they are $9 a set. if you have the vxl the stock bearings slide right in so for $9 you have a stronger carrier. I havent broken an rpm, but the stock one only breaks under abuse.(vxl) I think the xl-5 is weaker.
Posted on: 2/11/2008 5:48 PM by Author "dirt101" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Buying Rustler VXL - what extra's should I get?
I tend to break the rear bearing carriers, and the front c-hubs but once those have been upgraded the truck is NEARLY indestructible. but: I run an rpm bumper, and I just ordered a set of rpm arms for it. I cracked a rear arm but I guess you could say I abuse my rusty. thats the main reason I love my rustler is you can beat it then it will only cost you $5 to fix it.
Posted on: 2/11/2008 3:14 PM by Author "dirt101" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: wasp .28 pullstart?
pm has been sent
Posted on: 2/6/2008 4:00 PM by Author "dirt101" in the forum "Car Nitro & Gas Engines"
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RE: wasp .28 pullstart?
hey do you have the OWB too? you are a lifesaver man.
Posted on: 2/5/2008 4:31 PM by Author "dirt101" in the forum "Car Nitro & Gas Engines"
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RE: Castle creations motor questions.
I buy most of my stuff either from towerhobbies or amain. they are great sites with good prices.
Posted on: 2/5/2008 4:24 PM by Author "dirt101" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: vxl vs. gt2
if he had an os .18tz I think he would have beat you either way. a nitro motor puts the power to the ground better and the tz has enough power to throw a revo around. trust me I know, I have a vxl that I run on 3s and the tz is very close if not more powerful. the rustler has a wheelie problem that holds it back too.
Posted on: 2/5/2008 4:23 PM by Author "dirt101" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Castle creations motor questions.
the 5700 will be faster, but it will generate more heat, and have less runtime. I personally recomend the 4600 in most situations but if you plan to just run on really low volatge(6 cell pack/7.2V) go with the 5700. both are much faster than stock unless you have a vxl.
Posted on: 2/5/2008 4:17 PM by Author "dirt101" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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wasp .28 pullstart?
I have been using rotostart on it since I got it and I havent had any problems, but now my rotostart motor is toasted, and I need a new OWB. im trying to keep cost down, and I would like to keep cost down, so im wanting to try pullstart out as I have never used it before. Can I use any BB pullstart or will only certain ones fit it? Could you post a link to one that will fit and then a OWB to go along with the Pull start. thanks!
Posted on: 2/5/2008 4:15 PM by Author "dirt101" in the forum "Car Nitro & Gas Engines"
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RE: newbie looking for help Evader EXT shocks
It doesnt matter a whole lot if they rebound or not. Just dont leave them only 1/2 full. try to get them fairly full.
Posted on: 2/1/2008 4:38 PM by Author "dirt101" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: The BEST wheelie bar/skid plate for the STAMPEDE
yeah thats my problem... I do both.
Posted on: 1/30/2008 11:38 AM by Author "dirt101" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: My wide Rusty ? No, not an Evader...
[quote]Would RPM caster blocks do the job? [/quote] I use them and have yet to break them, but in your case I think aluminum would be a better choice.
Posted on: 1/30/2008 11:07 AM by Author "dirt101" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: deans vs. traxxas
[quote]how do you like the vxl series? [/quote] they are great. [quote]as a beginner solderer, I have found the Traxxas connectors much nicer to assemble[/quote] yeah I found deans very difficult to solder too.
Posted on: 1/30/2008 11:04 AM by Author "dirt101" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Is This Bad For A Lipo?
yeah thats where gearing comes into play.
Posted on: 1/30/2008 11:02 AM by Author "dirt101" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: The BEST wheelie bar/skid plate for the STAMPEDE
I use the traxxas and I do break it from time to to time but I stick with it becuase I like that its adjustable. When I do speed runs I like to run it really low so I dont flip over at 50+. then when I bash I can run it high so I dont land on it from a jump. If only swami made an adjustable wheelie bar.
Posted on: 1/30/2008 11:01 AM by Author "dirt101" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Official Rustler Thread
jason: 28/83 is to tall, and you will most likely overheat things. Im running moabs and I found 22/90 to be a good median. maybe try 21/83 if you dont want to change spurs.
Posted on: 1/30/2008 10:58 AM by Author "dirt101" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: MMM Shipping Date! (Finally)
I emailed them and they said they were going to have a 2200, 1700, and a 1500k/v. one for 4,5, and 6s applications.
Posted on: 1/30/2008 10:54 AM by Author "dirt101" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Is This Bad For A Lipo?
mine rarely fall out of balance. and if they do, I can run them in my vxl, then charge them again and they usually are balanced again. I guess its just the way that the cell with high voltage is going to drop faster.(same way a peaked battery will lose its peak in about 2 minutes.)
Posted on: 1/30/2008 8:34 AM by Author "dirt101" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: VXL Stampede batterys
the pede is longer because they added the wheelie bar. on my rustler you have to cut out a little wall to fit a 7 cell.
Posted on: 1/30/2008 8:27 AM by Author "dirt101" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: pinon gears
probably like a 12 tooth. those kongs really strain the drivetrain.
Posted on: 1/30/2008 8:22 AM by Author "dirt101" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: deans vs. traxxas
[quote]I have never had a reason to switch out my Deans, but it seems like those little things get harder and harder to disconnect, so I thought about trying the Traxxas plugs. [/quote] Im in the same boat as you. I use deans connectors on my vxl, but only because I had some laying around, and my batteries already had deans on them.
Posted on: 1/30/2008 8:21 AM by Author "dirt101" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Question about runtime
10xl in a 10.7lbs. erevo. using 17/36(good for about 45mph) 30 minute runtimes were really easy to get.(I dont own the BL stuff anymore) I get better runtime with it on 5s than I do on my VXL.
Posted on: 1/29/2008 8:19 PM by Author "dirt101" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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