RE: Just bought a nice LST2!
[quote]ORIGINAL: supertib [quote]ORIGINAL: ntrain42 The 3 tracks I race at, have alot of technical sections, full on throttle is rare, this is the one I run at mostly for nitro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICeR3KpwTDM [/quote] that is a pretty neat little track... It definitely has some good flow to it, which I think many of the smaller tracks lack.....what is the traction
Posted on: 6/27/2011 7:47 AM by Author "ntrain42" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
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RE: which is a better nitro monster truck.
[quote]ORIGINAL: jbooker82 [quote]ORIGINAL: HerrSavage My bet is his shock oil was too thin.. Savage shocks bend and break too.. With 35wt oil and RC Raven springs, I've never broken or otherwise messed up an LST2 shock in nearly four years.. I jump every chance I get too.. Same day with LST2 and Savage XSS: LST2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=us5hIGH0Dac Savage: http://s166.photobucket.com/albums/u108/herrsavageXSS/?action=view¤t=SilberseeSavageApril509_0001.mp4] More LST2: http://s166.photobucket.com/albums/u108/herrsavageXSS/Muggy/?action=view¤t=MuggyLST2BashDay.mp4 http://s166.photobucket.com/albums/u108/herrsavageXSS/Team%20Losi%20LST2/?action=view¤t=LST2WinterJumpin.mp4 Maybe Savage diffs are better now than they used to be, but the c.rap quality cups is still a PIA. I would rather have to change out an LST2 arm in the middle of a field somewhere - if I ever had to, which I never have - than have to pull a whole diff and replace a cup or brake cam on the Savage.. Point is - both trucks have their places. But to say the Savage is ''stronger'' than the LST2/XXL is simply false. The Savage rides largely on an image of being cool or whatever. It's like an old muscle car - cool image, but face it, useless as a race car compared to a Porsche for ex.. Not to say I wouldn't love to have a classic SS Chevelle 454 - I absolutely would. But the Porsche is simply the superior car. IMO the analogy also applies to any discussion comparing a Savage to an LST2 or XXL. I'd have a Savage - I like the challenge of driving them hard and keeping them upright. It's a challenge - and I like that.. The challenge of keeping my last Savage in running order I didn't like.. OR of my 2nd LST2 - being fair.. I had to learn the hard way that the LST2 2-speed just doesn't work if you try to truggify your truck.. Works fine with the big stock wheels or Savage XL wheels(ha ha...) But I had a lot of stress trying to get my track LST2 to run reliably, all down to the 2-speed. With stock tires or the Terra Pins, no problems.. My first LST2 - the basher - is the best, most reliable, tough, low-hassle, high quality RC product I have ever had. Anyway, out of the box, no mods, I would say the two trucks - XXL and Savage XL - are maybe equally ''tough''/''strong'', when you understand that that term means more than just surviving cartwheels. [/quote] Yea but you can see a diff drive cup wearing. If you chose to replace it after it totally breaks that is just poor maintainance. I havent ever replaced a drive cup due to it being worn out. Only when I upgraded to the HD flux / xl axles. If you keep them lubed properly then you dont have any problems. I also wouldnt compair MT's to race cars. Cause they all suck the big one compaired to a truggy or buggie. So if you want a racer then your totally looking at the wrong class of rc's. A monster truck it big, tough, and clumsy. [/quote]And LST big and clumsy? Definetly not. Last week at RCE I ended up racing my LST XXL in the truggy class since there weren't enough MT's available for a full field. I actually finished 4th out of a field of 24(21 truggies, 3 MT's)which isnt too shabby since I have a few obvious disadvantages. But the LST is basically an oversized monster truggy. Its alot more agile than given credit for. Gotta remember too just a few short years ago the LST was probably the best MT racer until people started switching to the Revo's, and even now the LST still holds its own, especially if the track features large jumps/track imperfections.
Posted on: 6/26/2011 7:47 AM by Author "ntrain42" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
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RE: which is a better nitro monster truck.
[quote]ORIGINAL: cummins driver All the new savages come with bulletproof differentials now. You simply cant compare the old differentials to the new ones. The bulletproofs will take darn near anything and last forever. They also have aluminum spider gear housings, where as the Losi has plastic housings which are know to wear after a couple gallons and create slop. You probably would have to swap the drive cups a little more often on a savage, but that pretty darn cheap and not hard to do once every 5 gallons. If anything though, the savage ring/pinion and spiders are probably stronger than the Losi's now. My father in law broke a shock end off his LST2 on one of his first real runs with it recently. Drove off of an elevated side walk and kind of did a lawn dart into a very small bank. He snapped the end right off of the shock rod and i couldnt believe it. I know I have done things much worse with my savage and all the shocks are straight and not leaking. Now, im not saying he couldnt have hit it just right that maybe anything would have broke, but at this point i dont beleive the savage would have broken. He ran his savage wide open into a chain link fence because his radio lost signal, and didnt break anything. The only problems he has had with his savage were a bent engine plate. I have still yet to break anything like that on mine. The losi's in the short time we have owned them have broken a shock shaft, and my engine plate cracked. We will see how they hold up after we get some more time on them. The losi handles better without a doubt and will sometimes save you from a wreck just because it may slide instead of flip, etc... Its really personal preference. Either truck will last a long time with proper maintenance. Just buy the one you like. [/quote]Bullitproof, no, better though Ill agree. The big prob with the current "upgraded" Savage diffs is they are still using a soft steel. Too many of the new diffs regularly strip the gears still. I still see it on a weekly basis here. Again, Ive seen ALL platforms break parts, as you said, you can hit something just right and you will end up with a broken part. All in all, I still consider both platforms a wash in terms of overall durability.
Posted on: 6/26/2011 7:42 AM by Author "ntrain42" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
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RE: which is a better nitro monster truck.
[quote]ORIGINAL: steed2 so to sum it all up...you have to modify a lst xxl to be as strong as a stock savage..? basically what your saying right? [/quote]Modify? No. Add a couple of parts, yes.
Posted on: 6/26/2011 7:38 AM by Author "ntrain42" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
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RE: Just bought a nice LST2!
The 3 tracks I race at, have alot of technical sections, full on throttle is rare, this is the one I run at mostly for nitro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICeR3KpwTDM
Posted on: 6/22/2011 11:45 AM by Author "ntrain42" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
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RE: Just bought a nice LST2!
Yeah, a cf/metal hybrid shoe would be nice. That cf patch would have to be really durable/thick though to get decent wear and tear. The other question is what the cost for a set of shoes like this would end up being, especially if they wear just as quick as regular cf shoes. As for how quickly you burn through shoes on that track(looks like a nice facility, but the track looks a bit cookie cutter/sterile in layout)I can't comment on your driving style, modded engine, roller used etc. My comments here and experience are based off my LST's only for my track,driving style and roller.
Posted on: 6/22/2011 11:38 AM by Author "ntrain42" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
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RE: Just bought a nice LST2!
[quote]ORIGINAL: supertib [quote]ORIGINAL: ntrain42 [quote]ORIGINAL: supertib [quote]ORIGINAL: ntrain42 [quote]ORIGINAL: supertib [quote]ORIGINAL: ntrain42 [quote]ORIGINAL: whipnet It really should not work like a slipper, you're not supposed to match your tire speed with ground speed. You're supposed to be off throttle when you land which would mean your clutch can spin freely
Posted on: 6/22/2011 11:12 AM by Author "ntrain42" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
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RE: Just bought a nice LST2!
[quote]ORIGINAL: supertib [quote]ORIGINAL: ntrain42 [quote]ORIGINAL: supertib [quote]ORIGINAL: ntrain42 [quote]ORIGINAL: whipnet It really should not work like a slipper, you're not supposed to match your tire speed with ground speed. You're supposed to be off throttle when you land which would mean your clutch can spin freely. Starting from a dead stop is much more wear on your clutch
Posted on: 6/22/2011 8:25 AM by Author "ntrain42" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
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RE: Just bought a nice LST2!
[quote]ORIGINAL: supertib [quote]ORIGINAL: ntrain42 [quote]ORIGINAL: whipnet It really should not work like a slipper, you're not supposed to match your tire speed with ground speed. You're supposed to be off throttle when you land which would mean your clutch can spin freely. Starting from a dead stop is much more wear on your clutch than landing a vehicle from a jump. * [/quote
Posted on: 6/22/2011 8:02 AM by Author "ntrain42" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
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RE: which is a better nitro monster truck.
[quote]ORIGINAL: mkruse I have and love both trucks because both are great trucks, the XXL is almost as strong as the Savage but the savage sucks to work on, the lst is easy and simple. [/quote]Fresh out of the box, I actually agree with this. But with a NE roll bar AND skids, then its pretty much a wash in terms of chassis integrity.
Posted on: 6/20/2011 8:02 AM by Author "ntrain42" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
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RE: Just bought a nice LST2!
[quote]ORIGINAL: whipnet It really should not work like a slipper, you're not supposed to match your tire speed with ground speed. You're supposed to be off throttle when you land which would mean your clutch can spin freely. Starting from a dead stop is much more wear on your clutch than landing a vehicle from a jump. * [/quote]No your right, the clutch shouldn't act like a slipper, but if someone locks down the slipper all the way, then your forcing the issue and making the clutch act like one, no matter how careful you are with the throttle. The slipper is the go between, between the drivetrain and clutch and compensates for differences in the drivetrain rpm's.
Posted on: 6/20/2011 7:58 AM by Author "ntrain42" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
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RE: Just bought a nice LST2!
[quote]ORIGINAL: cummins driver [quote]ORIGINAL: ntrain42 If they don't ''hook up'' as well, its probably due to the springs your using. Teflon shoes need a much lighter spring. Another thing to consider is how your setting your slipper, or how you use your truck even. For your pulling sessions, I actually agree with aluminum shoes for pulling, but for bashing I still
Posted on: 6/20/2011 7:29 AM by Author "ntrain42" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
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RE: Just bought a nice LST2!
[quote]ORIGINAL: cummins driver Good for you.[8|] However, I love my aluminum shoes and ill be sticking with them. I have tried teflon and they just really arent as durable in the long run, and dont hook up as well either. [/quote] If they don't "hook up" as well, its probably due to the springs your using. Teflon shoes need a much lighter spring. Another thing to consider is how your setting your slipper, or how you use your truck even. For your pulling sessions, I actually agree with aluminum shoes for pulling, but for bashing I still think teflon is as good or better under normal circumstances. A big key though is making sure you use a LIGHT clutch spring. But you've mentioned that you also crank down your slipper all the way for bashing even. By doing that, your making the clutch itself a slipper. Under that condition Im sure they arent as durable and wear faster, but if you're properly setting the slipper clutch and using the correct weight spring, they will last almost as long and have just as good bite. Just gotta remember that there is more than one factor involved on how shoes perform when setting up your clutch and slipper. :)
Posted on: 6/20/2011 5:32 AM by Author "ntrain42" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
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RE: Just bought a nice LST2!
[quote]ORIGINAL: cummins driver [quote]ORIGINAL: ntrain42 Teflon shoes actually are better with heat and they have more consistent engagement characteristics with varying temps. Plus they have a lower rotational mass. They don't last quite as long as aluminum shoes, but its close. Since I use threaded clutchbells, I prefer for them to last a long time, if dirt and debris get inside
Posted on: 6/18/2011 11:57 AM by Author "ntrain42" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
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RE: Just bought a nice LST2!
[quote]ORIGINAL: cummins driver [quote]ORIGINAL: ntrain42 So you replaced the motor clutch, I thought you were replacing the clutch in the 2 speed clutch for some reason. Check the slipper pads and 2 speed clutch as well. when those are worn they can cause erratic shifting/engagement as well. One thing I stopped using for all my engines are aluminum shoes. I only run carbon shoes for my race
Posted on: 6/18/2011 6:47 AM by Author "ntrain42" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
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RE: Just bought a nice LST2!
[quote]ORIGINAL: cummins driver Im starting to think it could be the clutch. The thing is that it seems to be fine in 1st gear, however I have sanded the 2 speed shoes lightly, and made sure the housing they run in was fine, and so It seems like it almost has to be the clutch at this point. When the clutch i was running in my savage finally gave up though, you could tell it even in 1st gear, not just when it shifted to 2nd. Anyways, I have a brand new integy clutch here though, so ill probably throw it in just to be sure. Im thinking it must be the issue. I noticed the clutch was a little worn when i had the bell off, but i didnt think they were gone just yet. Looks like they may need it now though. lol Eric [/quote] So you replaced the motor clutch, I thought you were replacing the clutch in the 2 speed clutch for some reason. Check the slipper pads and 2 speed clutch as well. when those are worn they can cause erratic shifting/engagement as well. One thing I stopped using for all my engines are aluminum shoes. I only run carbon shoes for my race vehicle and teflon for the bashers. Teflons will last almost as long as aluminum shoes as well. Smoother engagement, and no wear and tear on the clutchbell to boot. Coupled with a fast throttle servo and you don't lose any of your launch ability.
Posted on: 6/17/2011 4:59 AM by Author "ntrain42" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
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RE: which is a better nitro monster truck.
[quote]ORIGINAL: HPI_Savage_RC [quote]ORIGINAL: ntrain42 A. Yeah, Ive seen that pic of the cracked chassis rail. In reality, though, thats the exception, not the rule. Thats a rarity without question. I will also mention that the cracked chassis rail is off an older LST platform which uses an inferior composite. The new LST's composite plastic is much stronger. Also to note, the new Losi
Posted on: 6/13/2011 7:52 AM by Author "ntrain42" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
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RE: which is a better nitro monster truck.
]ORIGINAL: ntrain42 The TVP actually has one big weakness Ive seen, and that is from side impacts
Posted on: 6/12/2011 6:09 AM by Author "ntrain42" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
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RE: Converting an Aftershock To an LST XXL?
[quote]ORIGINAL: HerrSavage Can you just put a stock Mach or 454 backplate on the ZR30X? [/quote]No, the above is what fits.
Posted on: 6/11/2011 7:15 PM by Author "ntrain42" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
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RE: Managed to break a losi HD diff cup today
[quote]ORIGINAL: Geofiveo [quote]ORIGINAL: ntrain42 [quote]ORIGINAL: Geofiveo [quote]ORIGINAL: ntrain42 [quote]ORIGINAL: Geofiveo I busted to stock diff cups the other day jumping. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQVjq9LU748 I;m going to install the HD cups when I can. I'm running 30k in the front and rear. I'm thinking of going to 10K and see how that works. I've the way
Posted on: 6/11/2011 12:07 PM by Author "ntrain42" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
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RE: Just bought a nice LST2!
[quote]ORIGINAL: HPI_Savage_RC Wow, what a sh*tstorm this thread turned into... The way I see it is that tib has good intentions, and simply wants people to know what they're dealing with. He knows his stuff but doesn't communicate it well through text, and on the internet where tone is nonexistent, that is a problem. Yes, he does come across as obnoxious at times, but it's not to the level of what some other people have demonstrated in this thread. If you don't like supertib and his posts, block him and be done with it. In the last 2 pages, this thread has devolved from a discussion about the effect of carburetor material on engine performance into a simple pissing contest. This is the kind of cr*p that I would have pulled when I was in high school, I have no idea why a bunch of adults would feel the need to get so confrontational over a [i]hobby[/i]... Anyway, I too have noticed the high idling issues with all of the aluminum carbed engines I've run, including the Mach .26, XTM 24.7, and LRP Z.28 Spec 3. Most of the guys at our track who run big block nitro engines have the carb slide stop screw turned in to the point of nearly engaging the clutch at idle, and they still suffer from rich bog issues after sitting for any length of time. I've helped them learn how to tune properly, but even with proper LSN settings, the engines with non-insulated carbs still tend to load up, and require high idle settings just to stay running. My Picco 28 OTOH is the best idling engine I've ever used. I can turn the RPM down to the point of being barely audible from across the track, even when no other trucks are running, and it will take off from idle without a hint of hesitation. Not only that, but with the 086 pipe and OFNA short header, it's the fastest MT engine in our group. No doubt, tib is correct on this issue, even if the point has been lost by now... [/quote]I agree that "tib" has plenty of experience now on these engines(But he is asking for rib poking), but he is going about the "debate" or "arguments" the wrong way since he is technically a "vendor"/commercial venue. How he deals with threads concerning end users is done in poor judgement on his part, no question about it. Concerning the glow mills with non insulated aluminum carbs, I agree, they dont tune as well as the mills with insulated carbs(both my Picco and LRP .30x tune very well). But the mills with non insulated carbs can be tuned quite well with proper patience and knowledge. One thing I find is proper heat range on the plug is crucial depending on outside temp. I always have 2 sets of plugs on hand each with a different heat range and use the correct one according to the days temp. Its a big key to a good idling engine in my book, and its something that is often overlooked. I don't have the issues with racing idling with my 454 probably because I pay attention to the small details concerning it.
Posted on: 6/11/2011 11:56 AM by Author "ntrain42" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
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RE: Converting an Aftershock To an LST XXL?
[quote]ORIGINAL: HerrSavage Can you just put a stock Mach or 454 backplate on the ZR30X? [/quote] This is the engine: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXXDA1&P=0 This is the correct backplate adaptor: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXXDA5&P=7 And the correct spinstart coverplate is LOSB5111. The .30x is a fantastic engine and built/designed very well. Basically an LRP .28 spec3 on steroids. And it benefits from a mild case/sleeve port job too, and its very easy to do that. Dont need to spend 100-150 for someone else to do it for ya. ;) Just need a dremel and a few proper bits for a nice clean professional job. ;) Run it with 30% nitro. I use O Donnell Speedblend. Stupid power.
Posted on: 6/11/2011 11:19 AM by Author "ntrain42" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
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RE: Just bought a nice LST2!
[quote]ORIGINAL: supertib [quote]ORIGINAL: HerrSavage Who gives a shxx about how much you know about these toy engines?!! Stop junking up the forums bragging about it, and as mentioned, go do some legitimate advertising and stop spamming and gunking up the RC online world with your pathetic trashtalking.. You're like a cancer for RC - which is a hobby btw!! I do this for fun, not to brag about how much more I know than the next guy or tell people how stupid they are because they don't do what I do.. ''I produce some of the nastiest , most powerful, nicest running nitro engines on the planet.....'' - Does it get more pathetic than delusions of grandeur based on toy truck engines? Borderline sick, really. I mean, seriously. [8|][8|] I wouldn't take one of your stupid-axx engines if it was given to me. Not if it's in any way connected to such an odious trash-talking delusional spamming loudmouth.. Stuff it. [/quote] your the trash talker...not me ! you tried to go after me on a couple other forums already,...how did that work out for you ? I actually help people with good, proper advice and have earned the popularity I have for a very good reason.............the only issue you guys have is you cant handle the truth, plain and simple I call it like it is and if what I say doesn't agree with your narrow view of the hobby you come after me tooth and nail...........since Back 4 years ago you were strictly Axial engines and wouldn't even consider looking at any other engine no matter what , Now your the biggest fanboy to the SH engines I tried to convince you to try back then.......... In a few years from now, once you have more experience and skill you will realize I have been calling things right since day 1.................Why don't you stay on the German forums anyways ? tho my engines are also winning races in Germany now too....So even there you wont get away from me either..... [/quote] Just out of curiosity, but "day 1" from you back 4-5 years ago you were relatively "new" to nitro/glow mill modifying yourself if Im correct. ;) Your opinion was pretty high on some of the cheaper engines you scorn now, so maybe HerrSavage has some points ;) . Though that being said, that would mean I probably have a bit more experience with em than you even though Ive only been back in the hobby for just under a year now. But these engines really havent changed much in the past 20 years. Regardless, engines don't win races, drivers do btw. ;) And if your modded engines really are that good, then why not advertise through the correct channels(ie: PAY FOR AN ADVERTISING BANNER)instead of the ticky tacky way you do? Seriously? And learn to NOT get in these debates with end users, you should know better..............
Posted on: 6/11/2011 11:09 AM by Author "ntrain42" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
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RE: Converting an Aftershock To an LST XXL?
Also, if your looking to upgrade to a 454, its a nice upgrade, tuned RIGHT(this is key), its got a ton of power, its basically an LRP .28 spec3 motor with a slightly larger carb on it. Im selling a brand new one over at rctech for real cheap money: http://www.rctech.net/forum/r-c-items-sale-trade/518175-fs-losi-454-28-nitro-motor-new.html But if you want even more power and don't mind spending double the money, then look at the LRP .30x comp engine. Thats what I use now, same powerband as the 454, just more of it and it can be dialed in a bit easier too since it has an insulated carb with multiple tuning inserts.
Posted on: 6/11/2011 10:47 AM by Author "ntrain42" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
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RE: Converting an Aftershock To an LST XXL?
[quote]ORIGINAL: GotNitroRC I ordered the XXL extended chassis, the XXL transmission, the XXL linkage set, and a set of LST2 sway bar kit today. I will get more pics up here shortly of the install. I still need to get the extended drive shafts before I can use the new chassis, but does anybody know is the spur gear/slipper assembly and the clutch bell should also be replace? Or would the setup out of the Aftershock be fine for now? What’s the difference between the combinations in the aftershock versus the one in the XXL? I am planning on keeping the M26SS in it for now, but will probably upgrade to the 454 and the HT pipe later on. What about the Titanium Nitride spur gears and clutch bell assembly? Are they worth the money? Any help would be awesome!!! [/quote] The super gear assembly on the Aftershock comes with a cheap bushing/OWB, the XXL has a much better BB version. Avidrc.com makes the best one for the money for about 5 bucks. As for gearing, I find gearing the LST for low end torque is best. An 18/25 clutch bell assembly with the stock 70/63 spur gears in combination with the 15/30 transmission gearing (LOSB3118) gives the absolute best torque and acceleration for low speed performance. By going with a good top end pipe like the OFNA/Dynamite 086 pipe will give you the best of both worlds as your torque will be dramatically improved through gearing, and you will maintain top end speed by the tuned pipe. Doing a FOC conversion will also significantly improve acceleration. My racing XXL will literally shred tires and wheelie on command with this combination. As others said, you dont need to waste money on the Tini gears. I myself did for the pinion,spurs and ring/pinion on one of my XXLs, but have found no durability improvement over the stock plastic spur gears and ring/pinion steel gears in the diffs.
Posted on: 6/11/2011 10:35 AM by Author "ntrain42" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
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RE: Converting an Aftershock To an LST XXL?
[quote]ORIGINAL: GotNitroRC I ordered the XXL extended chassis, the XXL transmission, the XXL linkage set, and a set of LST2 sway bar kit today. I will get more pics up here shortly of the install. I still need to get the extended drive shafts before I can use the new chassis, but does anybody know is the spur gear/slipper assembly and the clutch bell should also be replace? Or would the setup out of the Aftershock be fine for now? What’s the difference between the combinations in the aftershock versus the one in the XXL? I am planning on keeping the M26SS in it for now, but will probably upgrade to the 454 and the HT pipe later on. What about the Titanium Nitride spur gears and clutch bell assembly? Are they worth the money? Any help would be awesome!!! [/quote] The Aftershock uses what I found to be a sh!tty one way bearing in spur assembly. The XXL uses a much better one. But you can get an even better OWB from avidrc.com for cheap money. As for gearing, the best combo is using the 18/25 pinion with the 70/63 spur setup(which you have) and then using the 15/30 tranny gearing(LOSB3118). This will give you the best acceleration/low end torque, and you can keep top end speed by going with a tuned top end pipe like the OFNA/Dynamite 086 pipe. GIves you the best of both worlds.
Posted on: 6/11/2011 10:19 AM by Author "ntrain42" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
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RE: Just bought a nice LST2!
[quote]ORIGINAL: supertib [quote]ORIGINAL: ntrain42 [quote]ORIGINAL: supertib [quote]ORIGINAL: ntrain42 [quote]ORIGINAL: supertib Ntrain...simply put... your disrespectful, opinionated and extremely rude.........right from square one arguing with me that your stock 30X was the fastest most powerful nitro on the planet...i politely told you that a 30X is nothing compared to a mod Picco, yet
Posted on: 6/10/2011 6:52 PM by Author "ntrain42" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
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RE: Just bought a nice LST2!
[quote]ORIGINAL: supertib [quote]ORIGINAL: ntrain42 [quote]ORIGINAL: supertib Ntrain...simply put... your disrespectful, opinionated and extremely rude.........right from square one arguing with me that your stock 30X was the fastest most powerful nitro on the planet...i politely told you that a 30X is nothing compared to a mod Picco, yet you continued to argue.... Now you have a Picco
Posted on: 6/10/2011 10:28 AM by Author "ntrain42" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
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RE: Just bought a nice LST2!
[quote]ORIGINAL: supertib Ntrain...simply put... your disrespectful, opinionated and extremely rude.........right from square one arguing with me that your stock 30X was the fastest most powerful nitro on the planet...i politely told you that a 30X is nothing compared to a mod Picco, yet you continued to argue.... Now you have a Picco and by coincidence its not as fast as your 30X.....I have no issues helping anyone, however I refuse to help anyone with a rotten attitude such as the one you have........ All the info is out there on how to make your Picco hum, but your going to have to find it on your own..... You keep bringing up all your other great achievements in other fields, but what you fail to realize is that is irrelevant on these forums...You brag about designing camshafts, big whoopee...I had my own custom cams and ECU packages I sold over a decade ago, I worked with a onroad race Team as well as Crower cams..I grew up in a Speed shop and have built all sorts of high output engines, we have held records in Snowmobile racing, we have built jet bikes, tractor pulls and currently have a full CNC engine shop that builds Sprint and Late model engines,blown alcohol and even a few injected nitro's....I have lived high performance my entire life, and my familly has been into motorsports for 3 generations now.......I just don't feel its relevant to these nitro engines so I don't bother to even mention it.......But for some reason you come onto these forums and think your some sort of big shot, but what you don't realize is your not the only one with engine experience outside of RC, just some of us don't like to brag about something that is completely irrelevant to the hobby.... so get over yourself buddy, your not the big shot here you think you are.........if nitro's are so simple then modify your 30X and we will try to hook you up against one of my Picco 28's........should be no problem for a big shot like you to make that 30 outrun my bumpkin 28's....Hell if you want we can do a truggy race and I will just use a lowly $160.00 Force .21 and I will still blow that 30's doors off like it is standing still .... [/quote]Disrespectful and rude? I should probably post up a few of the PM's you sent me "out of the blue" if you want to talk about disrespect and being rude. And the way you literally SPAM your "Clockwork" business in all the threads(Ever try PAID ADVERTISEMENT? ;) ) can also be considered in the former as well. ;) And lets get this straight: personally a "modded" engine outperforming a stock grind has never been in question. If someone was going to waste $300-350 bucks total from you on a $165 dollar stock Picco engine to begin with it sure as hell better outperform em. It doesnt take much time and effort though to juice up the performance.
Posted on: 6/10/2011 6:38 AM by Author "ntrain42" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
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RE: Converting an Aftershock To an LST XXL?
[quote]ORIGINAL: GotNitroRC I'm not sure that there is any differeance on the output gears. Comparing the tranny diagram between the LST2 and the LST XXL, The only main differeance is with the setup of the Hi/Low slector assembly in the LST2 tranny. The XXL is geared in the Hi speed in that part. [/quote]You have 3 basic choices for gearing. Pinion gears,spur gears, and tranny gearing. I actually geared my LST's as low as possible for better low end torque and swapped in a few engines/pipes that rev higher to make up the difference in top end giving me the best of both worlds. My LST's will wheelie on command off the line and Ill still hit around 50mph which is nothing to sneeze at for top end speed.
Posted on: 6/9/2011 9:04 AM by Author "ntrain42" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
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