RE: highest voltage battery
Depends on what your ESC can handle
Posted on: 10/21/2009 8:44 AM by Author "jmz6" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
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RE: Losi Mini Crawler Servo Option
Yes, plenty have upgraded to a standard size servo, the HiTec HS-645MG is popular, but others can be used. The plate is held on with 3 screws, they are long and require a small metric hex, just unscrew them and the plate will come off. You can buy a upgrade top plate to mount a standard size servo or make one yourself.
Posted on: 10/9/2009 12:27 PM by Author "jmz6" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
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RE: DID I TAKE A PACKING OR WHAT?
The Cliff Climber is an option but have you looked at the Losi Mini Crawler? You can get one ready to run for right around $200, just charge and crawl. They are great starter trucks that can easily be run indoors as well and there are tons of upgrades available. Replacement parts and upgrades can be found at most hobby stores, my LHS has quite a few parts available and many more can be found online. Look at the specs and what you get with the RTR package, they are a good deal and if you choose to go to the next level of crawling they can easily be upgraded. The included Spektrum compatible 2.4 Ghz transmitter and receiver are definitely worth it also.
Posted on: 10/9/2009 12:09 PM by Author "jmz6" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
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RE: ESC for 2 motors
[quote]ORIGINAL: skeeter1255 Can someone recomend me an ESC that can controll 2 motors please? [/quote] Also check out Castle Creations Mamba Max, SideWinder, and Tekin FXR, all these work great for MOA and other 2 motor rigs.
Posted on: 8/23/2009 9:07 AM by Author "jmz6" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
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RE: MRC Tuber
[quote]ORIGINAL: r_russell1981 what is the PVC beadlock mod? trying to do some cheap mods to my MRC. [/quote] Cut 2" PVC into 3/4" (19mm) sections and slide them over the inner flange of the stock MRC wheels, you can add wieght to the channel, but don't forget to drill a few breather holes in the PVC. It works well for easy/cheap beadlocks.
Posted on: 6/12/2009 11:07 PM by Author "jmz6" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
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RE: MRC Tuber
[quote]ORIGINAL: Dale Gribble So there are no shock springs at all? That thing looks killer by the way. Nice job. You compete? [/quote] Thanks. Springs are inside controlling downward movement (AKA Droop suspension). A few more guys in the club just picked up MRC's so we are looking to add 1.9 into our 2.2 and Super comps
Posted on: 6/12/2009 11:04 PM by Author "jmz6" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
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RE: BEAT THIS!!!! ACTION SHOT CHALLENGE
Just a few shots at the old copper mine with a few friends Oops It came down this in a cart wheel...
Posted on: 5/26/2009 11:38 PM by Author "jmz6" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
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RE: ax10 + roof=ax10 falling off the roof
Beat AX-10? Sure, but it didn't escape unhurt from its 6' fall off a boulder. (only 1 broken rod end, plastic 3 link mount, cracked roof panel & 1 bent link) Not to bad!!! [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/DSC01254.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/DSC01256.jpg[/IMG] But what exactly was your buddy's AX-10 doing on a roof????
Posted on: 5/13/2009 6:44 PM by Author "jmz6" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
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RE: BODY FOR AX10
[quote]ORIGINAL: tarheel6169 I have been looking for a toyota truck body for my crawler and the only thing I can come up with would be an old tamiya bruiser body or hilux. Do you guys have any other options. Thanks [/quote] For bashing any of those would do, but they are pricey and usually used for scale/trail rigs and they are too heavy for a comp rig. I am not sure if there are any new Toyota lexan bodies, but you might find an older lexan body if you look. You might have to settle for some other truck body for now.
Posted on: 5/10/2009 8:59 PM by Author "jmz6" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
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RE: OFFICIAL WHEELY KING CRAWLER THREAD
[quote]ORIGINAL: Zim-uh-tosa JMZ~ After re-reading your comment I am not sure I get exactly what you mean. You think I should move the link down from the center mount, not the axle mount, right? I think I am getting a little bit of axle movement that would change the wheel base. Almost looks like the works of how a skateboard turns. If that is the case, how much movement is too much and where should I try to mount the links exactly? Any help will save me heartache later...LOL Thanks, Z [/quote] Yes on the center of the chassis, mount the lower links further down, this will help eliminate axle steer, if you have your stock chassis look at the way the mounts are. Also your truck will work better if your upper and lower links are paralell to each other. Triangulating the links more will also help combat the dreaded axle steer problem, not so much of a problem for scalers, but for comp rigs it is.
Posted on: 5/7/2009 7:44 PM by Author "jmz6" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
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RE: OFFICIAL WHEELY KING CRAWLER THREAD
[quote]ORIGINAL: Traxxas4fun ok thanks jmz6, but you didnt answer my question. are those the only lockers i need to lock the rear axle? is that the only thing i need, and i assume they will work since they are made for the wheely king also i dont know what exactly to jb weld in the axle, id rather get this locker, which i can take out later right? [/quote] The locker is the better choice
Posted on: 5/7/2009 6:00 PM by Author "jmz6" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
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RE: OFFICIAL WHEELY KING CRAWLER THREAD
[quote]ORIGINAL: Zim-uh-tosa Quick pictures of my 4-link...I will most likely sleeve the rods with aluminum tubing later, but for now, who cares? [/quote] Does the suspension bind at all? I tried mounting the upper & lower links the same way with one build and the suspension would bind during travel. The axles wanted to move in a circular direction and changed the wheel base as they cycled. Can you mount the lower links further down on your chassis so the links are more paralell?
Posted on: 5/7/2009 8:06 AM by Author "jmz6" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
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RE: OFFICIAL WHEELY KING CRAWLER THREAD
[quote]ORIGINAL: Traxxas4fun is this the only thing i need to lock the back axle on my wheely king? https://www.ssl-stormerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/seekpart.pl?src=ns&pn=HPI88073 and arent the diffs shimmed and everything anyway? [/quote] You could use JB weld in the diff for the cheap route, or any of these. [link]http://rcpcrawlers.com/product.php?productid=944&cat=23&page=1[/link] AX-10 lockers will work in the diffs [link]https://www.tcscrawlers.com/RcGuy-HPI-Wheely-King-Diff-Locker-for-2-axles-p-16309.html[/link] Sometimes they are shimmed, you need to see how much play there is in your axles
Posted on: 5/6/2009 10:51 PM by Author "jmz6" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
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RE: OFFICIAL WHEELY KING CRAWLER THREAD
[quote]ORIGINAL: Zim-uh-tosa JMZ~ You scratched the paint man...Watch it! LOL I have my Cruiser at "almost" roller status. The upper links are finished and the lowers are waiting on more parts. I bought the Traxxas Half shafts (you can see them hanging down) that I have to cut to length when I am ready for that stage....I am wanting to trade my WK shocks for some shorter ones if anyone is interested? These WK are like what. 120mm??? Way gnarly long for this project. Is there a way to cut them down??? Maybe I will chop the shaft, cut new threads, cut the springs and call it good? LOL Anyone successfully cut theirs? Z PS...Don't really like the width of the wheels on a scaler. No way in H.E.Double hockey sticks I am cutting them like JMZ did! I do have the Axial MIPs that would work for that though..LOL[X(] [/quote] Looking good... That is the beauty of this truck, I just patch what I scratch. Have you looked into either T-Maxx Or E-Maxx shocks, they are a bit shorter? You could always put some fuel tube on the shaft under the piston to "shorten" the shock, although you lose some travel that way. I hacked into my axles to prove a point and it worked nicely for this truck. I have like 5 other sets of various axles so the gamble was worth it to me. I don't recommend it unless you are willing to can the axles if something goes seriously wrong.
Posted on: 5/6/2009 10:43 PM by Author "jmz6" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
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RE: OFFICIAL WHEELY KING CRAWLER THREAD
A few pics from a couple weeks ago, wheels pretty good.... No complaints. [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/DSC01841.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/DSC01840.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/DSC01824.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/DSC01825.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/DSC01834.jpg[/IMG] This wasn't built to be a shelf queen, it has to uphold its Wheely King reputation and thumb its nose at all the WK haters out there... [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/DSC01835.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/Sell%20Trade/DSC01145.jpg[/IMG] Definitely not a cookie cutter scaler!!! [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/DSC01168_edited.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/Sell%20Trade/IMGP2140.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/Sell%20Trade/IMGP2141.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/Sell%20Trade/DSC01163.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/Sell%20Trade/DSC01156.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 5/2/2009 10:35 PM by Author "jmz6" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
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RE: OFFICIAL WHEELY KING CRAWLER THREAD
I have used JB Weld on other diff's with good results, but these axles have the aluminum lockers in them. I will post up a build thread if that will help.
Posted on: 4/28/2009 8:00 PM by Author "jmz6" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
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RE: BEAT THIS!!!! ACTION SHOT CHALLENGE
Got some of the scale beast last weekend [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/DSC01841.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/DSC01840.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/DSC01822.jpg[/IMG] Onto the carnage [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/DSC01833.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/DSC01834.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/DSC01832.jpg[/IMG] Darn turtle shows up every time I crawl.... [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/DSC01835.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 4/24/2009 11:35 PM by Author "jmz6" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
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RE: BEAT THIS!!!! ACTION SHOT CHALLENGE
[quote]ORIGINAL: MORNINGSTAR i think your tires are a lil soft duder! [/quote] Memory foams & nice soft Cougars, the foam spun. I have to experiment with a couple different foam setups though.
Posted on: 4/17/2009 8:40 PM by Author "jmz6" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
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RE: BEAT THIS!!!! ACTION SHOT CHALLENGE
[IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/DSC01643.jpg[/IMG] After action shot [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/DSC01094.jpg[/IMG] Muddin it [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/IMGP1730.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 4/16/2009 9:43 PM by Author "jmz6" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
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RE: which ESC to get?
I run both the Novak Goat system and a Castle Mamba Max. Question is do you want brushless or brushed, the Mamba Max will work on both, where the Goat is brushless only. Both are good setups, but if you think you might want to run brushed at any time the Castle Mamba Max will give you the flexibilty. You might consider the Castle Sidewinder also, it is the sport version of the Mamba and still allows you to program it the way you want. I also run Castle SideWinders on other crawlers and they work flawlessly.
Posted on: 3/27/2009 5:51 PM by Author "jmz6" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
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RE: OFFICIAL WHEELY KING CRAWLER THREAD
After hearing too many people say that Wheely Kings don't work for scalers. Here is my build to prove them wrong.... WK axles narrowed 1 1/4" - Custom PVC rear straight axle adapter WK trans w/ clocked motor plate - Maxx shafts Custom chassis & tube work (solid rod, silver soldered) '34 Ford body - cut just a little bit ;) Soon to be waterproofed for my clubs scale runs.... [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/DSC01027.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/DSC01078.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/DSC01079.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/DSC01032.jpg[/IMG] Think I proved them wrong? It crawls great even for a scale rig. More scale goodies to be added Some build pics [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/DSC01001.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/DSC00954.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/DSC00946.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/DSC00939.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/DSC00980.jpg[/IMG] Helluva long way from this.... [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/IMGP2099_edited.jpg[/IMG] This is the first set of WK axles I have messed with and I have to say that this driveline is bulletproof. I think I might have to score another set to mess with... Updated pic [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/DSC01146.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 3/23/2009 9:50 PM by Author "jmz6" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
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MRC Tuber
Here is a work in progress, I could be done with it, but I have been working on other rigs. Specs so far: Losi MRC donor LapDog tube chassis MRC axles - Stock lockers for now Stock trans w/ Reedy 19T Stump Puller motor Castle Sidewinder Micro Stock steering servo for now Stock links in pics, but I have Delrin lowers (straight front, bent rears) Losi MRC black chrome wheels, weighted w/ PVC bead lock mod Losi Basher tires 1/10th size shocks set up as full droop [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/IMGP2068.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/IMGP2069.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/IMGP2073.jpg[/IMG] The insanity [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/DSC00957_edited.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 3/21/2009 10:33 PM by Author "jmz6" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
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RE: losi mini rock crawler mods
To give you a couple ideas..... Just lowering it with shocks helped this one. No other mods... [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/minim_edited.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/IMGP2054_edited.jpg[/IMG] This one has bit more into it... [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/IMGP2073.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/IMGP2068.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 3/20/2009 9:01 PM by Author "jmz6" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
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RE: Which rock crawler to get? Plz help!
Simple answer, No. The Summit is a different animal than a crawler. You might want to check out a rock racer if you have the need for speed
Posted on: 3/20/2009 8:29 PM by Author "jmz6" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
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RE: losi mini rock crawler mods
First off, lower it.... Lower the stock shocks (free) or get better ones ($$) Get the batt lower, put it on top of the axle (free) Do the PVC beadlock mod (free if you have a scrap piece of 2" pvc) Put weight in the wheels ($) Get better tires ($$)
Posted on: 3/19/2009 10:57 PM by Author "jmz6" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
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RE: NEED HELP GUYS ON DIG SETUP ON MY WHEELY KING
Here is another DIY dig I found [link]http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=101507&highlight=dig[/link]
Posted on: 11/19/2008 7:36 AM by Author "jmz6" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
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RE: NEED HELP GUYS ON DIG SETUP ON MY WHEELY KING
Thinking of making your own driveshaft unit?
Posted on: 11/18/2008 9:49 PM by Author "jmz6" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
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RE: losi vs scorpian
You are comparing two different trucks. Both trucks properly set up will climb to their ability on the terrain they can handle. In stock form they both have severe limitations, but even when equally set up they cannot tackle the same degree of difficulty. One has a +/- 8.5" WB and the other has a +/- 12.5" WB, lets not forget that, a vertical ledge that an AX-10 just barely makes it up, a MRC could not. The same goes for trying to compare a 2.2 class rig to a super class rig. Forget the costs if you are going to comp crawl, it is going to cost $$ to set either one up. If you want a couch crawler buy what fits your budget. AX-10 or MRC, they are both great rigs
Posted on: 11/15/2008 11:22 AM by Author "jmz6" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
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RE: how bout a pic thread!
A few more to add AX-10 Custom droop chassis [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/IMGP1819_edited.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/IMGP1820_edited.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/IMGP1825_edited.jpg[/IMG] Custom TLT axle/MFM Black Widow trail rig [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/IMGP1834_edited.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/IMGP1836.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/IMGP1838.jpg[/IMG] 1.9 TLT comp rig [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/IMGP1909_edited.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/IMGP1911_edited.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/IMGP1912.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/IMGP1910_edited.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 11/6/2008 7:46 PM by Author "jmz6" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
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RE: how bout a pic thread!
I have done a little more work on these since the last pics The old PW on the rocks [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/IMGP1620.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/IMGP1619.jpg[/IMG] Chained-UP [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/IMGP1570.jpg[/IMG] The Bruiser Hybrid [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/IMGP1640_edited.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/IMGP1642.jpg[/IMG] The Betty [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/IMGP1606_edited.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/IMGP1618_edited.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 7/25/2008 7:32 PM by Author "jmz6" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
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