Tech / Chit Chat

[tjb]

On a serious note, I think we need a spot for everyone to be able to ask and get questions on set ups, tech and comp questions... eggsetera eggsetera. That way we can keep the rest of th Mn end cleaned up a bit "thumbsup"



With that said, Hey Etype is 1/4" square stock too big to braze? or am I better off to weld on it????

[MaddJack]

I'd get on this thread but I don't know what I'm doing."thumbsup"

[Etype R]

As long as you have enough heat, you can braze 1/4 steel. Mapp gas might not be hot enough, oxy/acetylene would be the best. Also brazing thinner material to thicker material I think is much harder when brazing. But its been a few years since I have brazed, I prefer mig welding.

[intimadationrc]

i like this thread

[johnnybrcman7]

i was wondering is the axial transmission better then the pede transmission

[Etype R]

Here is a list of things that make the axial tranny better then a pede tranny.


Lower price
Smaller size
Wider gear mesh range
Aluminum motor mount
Mounts flush to the skid plate without modding the case
Fully enclosed case, the pede has a large opening under the diff.
Factory locked

[Nicklepimp]

Plus you can now get a bolt on 'dig' for the Axial tranny. Troy and I should have ours today I'm hoping.8)

[tjb]

Plus you can now get a bolt on 'dig' for the Axial tranny.

This being the outright best reason I think. Which is why I think I will be going to this set up over the pede shortly "thumbsup"



The way it is sounding, there sound be a good amount of rigs running dig this year....... should make for some seriously challenging courses! :twisted:

[boogey man]

does anyone know what kind of drive shaft i could use that is stronger than the stock axial shaft for the ax10 or how to make it better after i buy a new one thanks

[johnnybrcman7]

so a bought the dig set up what would be a easy way to get a dig set up and where can i get one at

[Nicklepimp]

does anyone know what kind of drive shaft i could use that is stronger than the stock axial shaft for the ax10 or how to make it better after i buy a new one thanks

I've always used Stampede shafts. They work great for me.

so a bought the dig set up what would be a easy way to get a dig set up and where can i get one at

There is the R2Disconnect tranny from RC4WD which is an entire transmission, of VF(Visionary Fabrications) is taking preorders for their dig that bolts up to an Axial transmission. Other than those 2, the only other digs are home made. Search for dig and you'll find plenty of write ups.

[tjb]

Anyone thinking of going to Badlands this year?????? I can't make mind up on claws or the BLands. broke the shopping cart out adding and deleting this aft debating! :lol:

[Etype R]

I will probably buy a set, along with some soft rubicons. Figured its worth having a set of each tire around.....

[tjb]

I'll probably do claws and Badlands. I think the badlands might have too much grip for some of the spots, and bind up easy....

[dirtyal]

I plan on running both sets myself. Just to have a couple options readily available instead of kicking myself afterwards wishings I had the options.

[tjb]

you state side yet??????????

[johnnybrcman7]

what are people runing for cells on there truck i mean by how many

[Etype R]

I have three 8 cell 1400Mah packs that I use on comp rigs and scalers. And I recently picked up a 3c 1550Mah lipo pack for my gopher.

[johnnybrcman7]

so if i run 5 3700 will one pack get me all the was through a comp

[Etype R]

5 cells is not enough power, I would not run less then 7 cells personally, standard packs are 6 cells.

[johnnybrcman7]

ok thanks

[johnnybrcman7]

is there any one runing the rock crusher tires

[tjb]

is there any one runing the rock crusher tires



If you are talking for a Comp tire, I highly doubt it. The crusher is more of a scale tire. You're going to want to run Losi Rock claws, Pro line Badlands for your top choices. I ran Lizards last year and they did fairly good, but I just ordered a set of claws, and will be also getting a set of Badlands......

[johnnybrcman7]

ok now how long dose it take a person to run each stage in a comp

[tjb]

I believe it is a 5 minutes depending on how tough Mike makes the course "thumbsup"





I just sent you a PM..........................................

[johnnybrcman7]

ok is there any where to charge batteries at the comps

[pro beater]

if you drove and have a battery adapter on your charger there is a parking lot , yea......

there are a couple of guys that have chargers , you'll just have to ask

[tjb]

What is anyone running a Spektrum/MM combo using for arming time setting?????? I think right now mine is at default (1.48??) but was with my FM set up. DX3 should be here tomorrow. But looking for a base......

[Mnster]

I run my MM and DX3 on the factory defaults no issues.

Hands off the Badlands, I want to be the first to try them.:lol:

Most comp stages are about 5 minutes long depending on course construction.

Chargers? I don't think you'll need one. During a comp the truck only drives about 10 minutes or so. Pack a few extra packs, really beats having to wait and charge or walk to the car. Having that fresh boost for the next round helps as sometimes you need that extra kick of wheel speed for rough climbs.

If you do charge, make a cig adaptor that way you can lock the charger in the car while on the trails. I use it to charge on the go. Plus that way when you drive away from the comp spot later your not like me and forget the charger is under the hood.:lol: I swear we pulled in to the MN Walmart and were like what smells funny, OH Crap...

I love the 6cell 2/3 1500 elites, light, small, easy to carry in pockets, cheap. I have 10 packs, seems you can never have enough. I plan on raising my cell count this year though. 6-8 cells 7 seems like sweet spot.

[tjb]

I run my MM and DX3 on the factory defaults no issues.

Hands off the Badlands, I want to be the first to try them.:lol:

Most comp stages are about 5 minutes long depending on course construction.

Chargers? I don't think you'll need one. During a comp the truck only drives about 10 minutes or so. Pack a few extra packs, really beats having to wait and charge or walk to the car. Having that fresh boost for the next round helps as sometimes you need that extra kick of wheel speed for rough climbs.

If you do charge, make a cig adaptor that way you can lock the charger in the car while on the trails. I use it to charge on the go. Plus that way when you drive away from the comp spot later your not like me and forget the charger is under the hood.:lol: I swear we pulled in to the MN Walmart and were like what smells funny, OH Crap...

I love the 6cell 2/3 1500 elites, light, small, easy to carry in pockets, cheap. I have 10 packs, seems you can never have enough. I plan on raising my cell count this year though. 6-8 cells 7 seems like sweet spot.


Thanks Ben! "thumbsup"

I have a power inverter mounted in the truck and usally charge on the way over, or at least put'em on to peak them (90 minute drive to TF)


I ordered claws last week, But made my mind up to get a set of ericson's and mem foams for them....

[johnnybrcman7]

i was wondering how many prople are running a dig set up

[Mnster]

At this point, I would say almost all.

[Etype R]

Mnster, I highly doubt that. If I were to tak I guess at this point, I would say mabye 10 people in our club have dig setup or will by the first comp. Not everyone is willing to drop $80-100 for a built digsetup just to save a few points each comp. Even at the midwest indoor event, only a few people even had dig that I could see.

I will be running 1 rig with dig, and 1 rig without to start the season. I am hoping to add a third rig, most likley without dig as well.

My advice is this, if you have the money and a three channel radio capable of operating a dig setup go for it. If you can not afford to drop the $100+ it takes to get a dig setup and servo, then do not worry about it. Dig mainly helps in preventing the need to take a reverse. Once you become a better driver, and know when to use your dig, then it can help you avoid gates in tight spaces where a reverse may not help. If you are new to crawling, the dig setup might not help you at all until you learn the basics, I know dig has tossed me into a gate before.

[johnnybrcman7]

ok thanks for the info and is it better to run a drop set up or not good to run

[Etype R]

droop Vs. sprung seems to be a personal preferance, nobody has hard facts to prove one is better then the other. I have seen sprung setups do everything my droop rig will do, it all comes down to seat time.

[Witt]

I am making a torsion type of super. How many ozs of weight should be put on each corner ?

[Etype R]

I currently have 3 sub c cells on each wheel in my super. Front cells are 3600's and the rears are 3300's. The rear pack is my reciver pack, run into a castle BEC.

[Witt]

Thank You, I will try some weights like that. I have not had that much weight in the back only about 3 to 4 oz on each back wheel. I have about the same as you in the front wheels. That should help it not want to throw its self on its side then on its back when I try to drive up the side of something with one front wheel.

[Etype R]

I try to keep my rigs fairly balanced, 55% of my weight on the front wheels when weight level. I check my weight with one end on blocks, and the other end on the scale.

[tjb]

Anyone know what happened to Tony (Tman)??????????

[fast5xc]

Do you miss him Jay?

[tjb]

Do you miss him Jay?


Cried myself to sleep last night :cry:







Actually had a question for him, maybe his mother ate him....

Marsupials do :shock:

[johnnybrcman7]

i was wondering in comps are we just going up the rocks or is there alto of going side wasy on the rocks

[Etype R]

Uo the rocks, down the rocks, side ways, upside down, every which way :)

[tjb]

Uo the rocks, down the rocks, side ways, upside down, every which way :)


And normally that's only the first gate! :shock:

watch some of the Comp vids in the Video section, just like that pretty much.......

[johnnybrcman7]

ok so in a comp with the axial when you are going side wasy on the rocks dose the torque twist make it flip over

[freetimecrawler]

ok so in a comp with the axial when you are going side wasy on the rocks dose the torque twist make it flip over


You're going to slow at that point to have it affect you much, plus, you can get rid of most of the torque twist by adding a spacers and buy tweeking your set-up.

[Etype R]

Stiffer springs and more weight in the wheels can help control the torque twist as well.

[johnnybrcman7]

ok how about the 30 degree links for the axial cause when i seen them on one it looks like the drive shaft will get hung up on rocks so i was wondering if i should get some

[johnnybrcman7]

is any one running the novak goat system in there crawler

[tjb]

Storm is, I believe "thumbsup"

[Cake Eater]

is any one running the novak goat system in there crawler

I've got a Goat on my Axial... What'cha need to know?

[johnnybrcman7]

how do you like it cause i was going to get the set up or just go with a 55 turn for my tube chassis

[dirtyal]

Just got the new MM hooked up with an r2d tranny and 55T motor. Forward speed is what I would expect from that motor and gearing but the reverse is so slow it barely moves. I'm running 2s LiPo. I've double checked the settings and it is at 100% reverse. I have also re-calibrated the ESC a couple times. Is the super slow reverse normal?

[Cake Eater]

how do you like it cause i was going to get the set up or just go with a 55 turn for my tube chassis

Oh, I like it... I've always liked sensored Brushless systems. It has great low end torque, and can be very slow... But it also has some great wheel speed. And I am using a 7.4v 2-cell LiPo pack...
I used to have a 55t motor in there, but wanted to try the Goat system. I'm glad I did.
But if you're on a budget, I like the Warrior 35t brushed motor with a good esc...

[johnnybrcman7]

ok i will have to look in to the warrior 35t motor but i might just go with the goat system

[rex21]

OK guys, what would make my tires out of round? I just tested my Rock Claw/8 Shooter combo out, only to find that none of the 4 tires are round. Every one has high and low spots around the outside. As much as 1/4" of variation. A couple of them even look like an egg. I only radiused the foams inside and out, no star pattern.

I just removed the worst tire, and the foam was not bunched up in any way. WTF IS GOING ON? Any ideas guys?

[johnnybrcman7]

can i keep my rear steer on my axial for the 6th or should i take it off

[tjb]

OK guys, what would make my tires out of round? I just tested my Rock Claw/8 Shooter combo out, only to find that none of the 4 tires are round. Every one has high and low spots around the outside. As much as 1/4" of variation. A couple of them even look like an egg. I only radiused the foams inside and out, no star pattern.

I just removed the worst tire, and the foam was not bunched up in any way. WTF IS GOING ON? Any ideas guys?


How do you let the rig sit when you are not running it?
If you set it on it's wheels while it is on the shelf your tires and foams will flat spot. Try using a car stand.......

[Etype R]

OK guys, what would make my tires out of round? I just tested my Rock Claw/8 Shooter combo out, only to find that none of the 4 tires are round. Every one has high and low spots around the outside. As much as 1/4" of variation. A couple of them even look like an egg. I only radiused the foams inside and out, no star pattern.

I just removed the worst tire, and the foam was not bunched up in any way. WTF IS GOING ON? Any ideas guys?

Are your beads fully seated? Or did they flatspot like TJB said? I know I had my losi tires flat spot pretty bad after a couple months of sitting on the shelf.... The truck was practically glued to the shelf too, the tires are that sticky.

can i keep my rear steer on my axial for the 6th or should i take it off

You can, but it would be a good chance to learn your truck before the comp season without it. And we could give you some pointers too.

How do you let the rig sit when you are not running it?
If you set it on it's wheels while it is on the shelf your tires and foams will flat spot. Try using a car stand.......

Car stand? I just use a box, or old clod buster tire :-P

[poppamac70]

Just got the new MM hooked up with an r2d tranny and 55T motor. Forward speed is what I would expect from that motor and gearing but the reverse is so slow it barely moves. I'm running 2s LiPo. I've double checked the settings and it is at 100% reverse. I have also re-calibrated the ESC a couple times. Is the super slow reverse normal?

I have the MM with a 55t set it up on the computer at 100% seems just as fast in reverse as forward, Can you tell if the motor seems to be turning as fast or is something slipping in the reverse torque

[dirtyal]

Nothing is slipping and the torque seems to be there but it has absolutely no speed.

[tjb]

Nothing is slipping and the torque seems to be there but it has absolutely no speed.


Have you tried swapping the wires, reversing the ESC channel in the radio yet???

If that don't fix it, check your brushes and springs

[dirtyal]

THX for the input. I re-programmed it a couple more times and all is well now.

The trucks new nickname is the "Crackpipe" it seems to enjoy smoking a lot of rocks.

[dirtyal]

I was fairly satisfied with my setup today but I need more wheelspeed. I have a 55t integy with an r2d and whatever pinion came with it. Would you guys suggest going to a 45t-35t motor? Bigger pinion? Both? Funds are very limited right now so no brushless in my near future.

[freetimecrawler]

What ESC are you running? What battery? What pinion and spur on it now?

[Etype R]

Step up to a 8 cell 1500 pack.

[dirtyal]

MM ESC, 7 cell 2/3A, Whatever pinion and spur come with the r2D tranny. ( I cant remember off the top of my head right now the tooth count on them.)

[freetimecrawler]

I would try a 45t. I run 35's in scalers, and IMO they're too fast for crawling.
You could easily bump up to 8 cells too.

[dirtyal]

THX for the input. I should be able to scrape the funds together.

[tjb]

MM ESC, 7 cell 2/3A, Whatever pinion and spur come with the r2D tranny. ( I cant remember off the top of my head right now the tooth count on them.)



That should be a 8 tooth, I would step it up to a 10. I just did it and :shock: what a change in wheel speed! ? (Like I really need it :lol:)




I do have a single 1500 cell if you want it you can have it, that wouls give you 8 cells.

[dirtyal]

I just ordered an 8 cell pack last night. Thx for the offer anyway. If that doesnt do it for me I'll step up to an 8 tooth pinion. Then hopefully I'll have the funds for a BL motor.

[johnnybrcman7]

if my truck is a little short, will i still be able to enter it in the comp.

[Nicklepimp]

Short in wheelbase? Yes-the 12.5" wheelbase is the max-there is no minimum.

[tjb]

You'll be fine shorter. The only thing I would see it hurting you would be on the verticals, but that would be if you are well under 12" WB

[dirtyal]

Dont know if this is the right place to be posting this or not. I have a 2S LiPo that I dont need anymore. I dont have time to get it in the mail so I'm only offering it to MNRCRC members that I can give it to at a comp. It has only been used twice and looks brand new. Not really looking for any cash. Just want to trade for an unpainted body. Rockstar, Grappler or bug.

[tjb]

Any of you guys running axial axleas and Ericson BL's mod'ing the axial hexes at all?? Did you grind the center off of the hex off at all ???

[Etype R]

I drilled my Eritex beadlocks out to fit over CVD's and Axial hexes. I just run a washer with them.

[wrightcs77]

Dirtyal, I can get you an unpainted Proline body in trade for the Lipo (I would want to see/get the dimensions first). Let me know. I will be out of town this weekend, so it would have to be later. If not, that is cool.

Thanks,
Casey

[dirtyal]

Dirtyal, I can get you an unpainted Proline body in trade for the Lipo (I would want to see/get the dimensions first). Let me know. I will be out of town this weekend, so it would have to be later. If not, that is cool.

Thanks,
Casey

I just sent you a PM."thumbsup"

[tjb]

I drilled my Eritex beadlocks out to fit over CVD's and Axial hexes. I just run a washer with them.


Thanks Mike, I wasn't sure if I wanted to go puching things out or not..."thumbsup"

[Nicklepimp]

Jay, Instead of using the Axial hexes, I'm using some 12mm Traxxas hexes. They work just fine. I have heard of people just cutting off that flange/nipple (whatever you want to call it).

[tjb]

Jay, Instead of using the Axial hexes, I'm using some 12mm Traxxas hexes. They work just fine. I have heard of people just cutting off that flange/nipple (whatever you want to call it).


That's what I ended up doing. I prefer nipple, flange sounds......well, too formal :shock:

I'll bust'em up on the drill when the CVD's are in stock.

[rex21]

Do you guys run weight in your scaler tires?

There is not a whole lot of room in there for it.

I am cutting the beads on my Rock Crushers to fit HPI stock car wheels right now and forgot about weights.

[tjb]

Yes, 1 stick (3oz.) of the great planes stick on stuffs in each tire would have added more but ran out, works good......"thumbsup"



1 stick makes it almost all the way around the wheel...

[rex21]

Thanks TJB.

Now I have another problem. I did not realize that there is a differance between the stock car wheels and the vintage ones. I have to go pick up a set of regular ones. That is what happens when you are in a hurry right.

Don't know what the hurry is, I don't even have my frame cut out yet.

[djjiz]

I'm wondering if its ok for me to run a body on my tuber at one of your comps. I know there's body rules but I'm really sick of looking at the old setup. Here's a link to pics if it helps. http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=124317

Thanks guys
Chad

[Nicklepimp]

As long as the tuber meets the tuber requirements, and/or the body meets the body requirements I would allow it."thumbsup"

[tjb]

I don't think it would meet the overall length rule...........

[tjb]

This too cool... Today was the ole' Bday, and here is what the kid came up with for Dad's cake......

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f312/8170jay/HPIM0425.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f312/8170jay/HPIM0426.jpg

Looks like some tough lines! :lol::lol::lol:

[rex21]

That is too cool. Gate 5 looks like a nasty climb.

[intimadationrc]

lol way awsome cake jay

[Etype R]

A steaming pile of dog poo? nice :lol:

[joehein]

^ i was thinkin the same thing, still awsome that they made that though.

[Nicklepimp]

Happy B-Day Jay.

It took some doing, but I got that stripper for you.;-)

[tjb]

A steaming pile of dog poo? nice :lol:

^ i was thinkin the same thing, still awsome that they made that though.


LMAO, Was the first thing I thought of too. I actually hollared for the dog when I saw it....;-)

[tjb]

Happy B-Day Jay.

It took some doing, but I got that stripper for you.;-)





:shock:

[joehein]

happy birthday big guy

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o195/joehein/1-fat-birthday-l.jpg

[tjb]

WTF!? where's this weekends comp thread??? How are we going to know who is coming or not and what time everything starts??????

Help, I'm scared!!!!! :flipoff:

[dirtyal]

WTF!? where's this weekends comp thread??? How are we going to know who is coming or not and what time everything starts??????

Help, I'm scared!!!!! :flipoff:


Look at the bright side. If nobody shows it should mean an automatic 1st place. :ror:

[THAT1GUY]

Ah, I'll be their, I hope.

[tjb]

Cool, that sill means an automatic first place for me then :flipoff:




Praticing tomorrow night, better be there beotch!

[wrightcs77]

Just a random thought on scoring.

Should there be a bonus gate at every comp? Reason I ask is lets say driver A beats driver B at 5 comps , -18 to -17, no bonus gates at these comps. Driver A misses comp 6, driver B scores a -28 (two easy courses and maybe and easy bonus gate) and would then be ahead of driver A (in overall standings) even though driver A beat him all 5 times competing.

I know this may sound far fetched, but when dealing with points at each event and not a set amount of points for winning, should there not be a consistent amount of points possible at each comp?

Sorry, the Math major in my mind kicking in. Just a point I thought I should bring up. Not trying to tell anyone how to run the events, just pointing out something I see.

[THAT1GUY]

I think we should have a 1 bonus gate at each comp. Just because their fun and then it would be fair, we could also say the person who got first at the previous comp gets to set-up the bonus gate, or just a random person.

[tjb]

I think we should have a 1 bonus gate at each comp. Just because their fun and then it would be fair, we could also say the person who got first at the previous comp gets to set-up the bonus gate, or just a random person.





Just go ahead and say you want Gary to be the only one to do it and quit beating around the bush :flipoff:




The bonus gate should be nearly impossible to make anyhow (lower course this comp). It should be a test of how well you can drive, and have your rig set up. They're not set up to make it easy to get back lost points for course errors, hense "bonus". I don't see how bonus gates (even if set as a 1 per comp deal) makes it unfair. we've gone almost full series without. If a driver can't cover a technical course to begin with, there is no way they will hit a bonus gate if the gate is kept to an ultra or even slightly higher technical level than the course gates, same goes for alternate gates.... I think there is a good mind set right now on course set up. And with it kept that way, nothing should be set up as easy for either a berg, dig equip'd, or non dig rigs. Which for the guys who are out to compete, should be a challenge each comp, and they will be there every comp. If they are in it for fun, then nothing other than running should matter anyhow......

Set points or not, your going to get the chance for "run-away" guys no matter what. there is already set points 40/course or 100 for the girly men who don't show :-P

[Etype R]

Berg owners should be banned from setting up bonus gates, as they can do gates we can't with our cavemen like setups.

[tjb]

Berg owners should be banned from setting up bonus gates, as they can do gates we can't with our cavemen like setups.



:lol::lol::lol::lol:"thumbsup"

[intimadationrc]

:lol::lol::lol::lol:"thumbsup"


x2"thumbsup"

[wrightcs77]

Just go ahead and say you want Gary to be the only one to do it and quit beating around the bush :flipoff:




The bonus gate should be nearly impossible to make anyhow (lower course this comp). It should be a test of how well you can drive, and have your rig set up. They're not set up to make it easy to get back lost points for course errors, hense "bonus". I don't see how bonus gates (even if set as a 1 per comp deal) makes it unfair. we've gone almost full series without. If a driver can't cover a technical course to begin with, there is no way they will hit a bonus gate if the gate is kept to an ultra or even slightly higher technical level than the course gates, same goes for alternate gates.... I think there is a good mind set right now on course set up. And with it kept that way, nothing should be set up as easy for either a berg, dig equip'd, or non dig rigs. Which for the guys who are out to compete, should be a challenge each comp, and they will be there every comp. If they are in it for fun, then nothing other than running should matter anyhow......

Set points or not, your going to get the chance for "run-away" guys no matter what. there is already set points 40/course or 100 for the girly men who don't show :-P


But do you see how winning 5 comps with no bonus gate and not showing up to 1 comp with a bonus gate could have you lose the series? Bonus gates allow someone to have a lower score, that score should be possible at every comp, IMO.

You do have a maximum set points, but the minimum points varies.

[Etype R]

Most comps we have, we don't setup a bonus gate as its hard to find a good one, the gates we had this comp were both good gates though. Maybe we should be a little more strict on the rules for them as well though? Seemed like a lot of people were taking repositions back to the start line. I would like to see a limit of 3 rollovers and no repositions, along with 1 bonus gate per comp, not per course.

[tjb]

But do you see how winning 5 comps with no bonus gate and not showing up to 1 comp with a bonus gate could have you lose the series? Bonus gates allow someone to have a lower score, that score should be possible at every comp, IMO.

You do have a maximum set points, but the minimum points varies.


I see it..Not meaning to be pissin in wheaties, "thumbsup"


Most comps we have, we don't setup a bonus gate as its hard to find a good one, the gates we had this comp were both good gates though. Maybe we should be a little more strict on the rules for them as well though? Seemed like a lot of people were taking repositions back to the start line. I would like to see a limit of 3 rollovers and no repositions, along with 1 bonus gate per comp, not per course.


Agree'd, there seems to be some bouncing back in forth on that and which wheel/wheels need to pass the gates also. I think we should make this a discussion dealings over the break......

[wrightcs77]

I know tjb, I am not trying to start a pissing match, just trying to show a point. I am just mad because I have yet to see a bonus gate....lol.....maybe if I would make it to more than 1 comp a season. Next year though, all comps are on my schedule.

[dirtyal]

I guess I agree with 1 bonus per comp or none at all. I think it should be possible to make with both shafty and Berg but try to make it so only 1-3 rigs can make it. Just my $.02

[tjb]

I know tjb, I am not trying to start a pissing match, just trying to show a point. I am just mad because I have yet to see a bonus gate....lol.....maybe if I would make it to more than 1 comp a season. Next year though, all comps are on my schedule.





"thumbsup"

[rex21]

Does anyone have any 1.9 beadlocks they are wanting to sell?

I have tried contacting 2 vendors from this site with ?'s but get no reply. So I guess I won't buy from them.

If you have something, let me know.

[BigBaller]

If you are looking for wheels, try RPP hobbies. They usually got nice stuff on hand. Corey is a great guy to deal with also. Otherwise get ahold of Eritex, he's almost local..."thumbsup"

[rex21]

RPP didn't have anything I liked.
Eritex has not answered me about some ?'s I had on there wheels.

MSD just got back to me about the track width on TLT axles, and he says they are 9.5 inches. I'm not sure he can read a tape measure. That is 2 inches wider than a TLT axle.

I just bought a star so I could see in the FS section.
Just thought I would see if anyone local had anything for sale.
Thanks

[Nicklepimp]

Did you pm or email Eritex? I believe he answers his emails quicker: gerame@eritexinc.com (http://mrd.mail.yahoo.com/compose?To=gerame%40eritexinc.com)

[rex21]

I pm'd him. Will try to email him and see if that works.

[rc4x4x4]

In running a super is it better to stick with a 7 cell for weight or are lipos better. Very new to this and looking for info.

[Nicklepimp]

I'm running Nimh cells on my super for that very reason. I'm planning on putting 8 cells on JP Custom knuckles to get the cells really low.

Either would be just fine. Just be sure to put the cells as low as possible.

[rc4x4x4]

Thanks for the input.

[overboard]

what are the rules going to be on the losi mini what changes can we make or is it going to me a stock class

[Etype R]

Stock wheel base
8" wide
Single motor
Can only use two channels on the receiver
2 cell lipo or 7 cell nimah? Might be 6 cells.

Other then that, go nuts.

[tjb]

Stock wheel base
8" wide
Single motor
Can only use two channels on the receiver
2 cell lipo or 7 cell nimah? Might be 6 cells.

Other then that, go nuts.


it's 6 cells..... 7.2 or 7.4V only "thumbsup"

[alpine]

Hello all!!

[overboard]

hi alpine

[alpine]

Man these things get spendy fast!! I bought a used one with about $100 in mods for pretty decent, now I want to put in a new ESC and 55T motor. Thinking of getting a traxxas tq3, wont ever do comps so not worried about a dig unit. Also on the list is converting to a 4 link set-up, I have a body that my buddy is painting for more and should resemble what my 1:1 Jeep Rubicon looks like.

[overboard]

you don't need to have a dig for comps we are just there to have fun anyways

what speed control are you planning on getting
and a 55 turn is only 20 bucks

4 link setup just make new plates the servo is mounted to but longer and connect your top links to that