Americanricer87's AX10 Build

[americanricer87]

Originally Posted by airdreams1

youll need a low voltage cut-off to run lipo with the XL-5.... But optamaly youll want something (like the FXR, C.C., etc.) that has a drag brake.

Dont use the traxxas 2075 unless you dont plan on ever working the truck on anything other than fairly smooth ground. If you plan to use the truck, get a good servo! OH & get rid of the servo saver....


You could flip your shocks to get the weight lower as well. mirror the transmition to help with the torque twist.

& yah like everyone sais the smallre battery makes a huge differance! So do good tires & weight.

I know I want to get that servo saver out of there, Is there a servo you recommend? And where can I find weights for the tires, can't seem to find them anywhere.

[9700trevor]

for weights I just go to the local tire store and get them or you can get them from your local auto parts store. as for a servo I use the hitec 7955 it has 333oz of torque at 6v works great there are better ones with more torque but for the price this works just fine
here is a link for you to check it out TowerHobbies.com | 37955S Hitec HS-7955TG Digital HT Titanium Gear Coreless Servo

[americanricer87]

Id say the servo is a bit excessive wouldn't ya say? I was thinking more like this one TowerHobbies.com | 32645S Hitec HS-645MG High Torque 2BB Metal Gear Servo

[version_three]

Originally Posted by americanricer87

Id say the servo is a bit excessive wouldn't ya say? I was thinking more like this one TowerHobbies.com | 32645S Hitec HS-645MG High Torque 2BB Metal Gear Servo

The 645 is an ok upgrade from stock, but generally speaking you should get the most powerful servo you can afford.

I ran a Hitec 7955 in my ax10 for a long time before I moved it into my berg, then dropped a JR 8711 in the ax10 (~340oz/in). There are still times when I wish both had more torque.

[9700trevor]

Originally Posted by americanricer87

Id say the servo is a bit excessive wouldn't ya say? I was thinking more like this one TowerHobbies.com | 32645S Hitec HS-645MG High Torque 2BB Metal Gear Servo

its not realy over kill I ran the 645mg and it was fine but when in a tight spot on a climb it just didn't have the torque to turn or get out of binds.

[americanricer87]

Yeah I can see that, well just an update I had the rig out this past weekend and i can't tell what is to blame, but i miss the "drag brake" feature, so i'm second guessing the traxxas vx5 esc. however i'm also unhappy with the fact that when when I switch direction from forward to reverse I have to stop in the neutral position before it will travel in reverse. so i'm back on the tekin kick. Im gonna give the 645mg a shot, I dont have a ton of spare cash at the moment, and I want to thank everyone for the advice on the parts.

Here are some a few pics I snapped this past weekend, my trip was cut short, unfortunately, due to a dead battery... The pics were taken with my phone and zoomed in as far as I could, the rock wall was really tall, right around 40'. I made it about 1/3 of the way up before I couldn't see what I was really doing, will be going back to this location this coming weekend.

[americanricer87]

I know its been along time but i finally have an update. I have added wheel weights to the tires, taped automotive stick on weights the wheel, under the tires. its been so long i can't remember the amount 6oz in the front 4oz in the rear i believe. I also have added a HS-985MG servo for steering. And most recently i have waterproofed my sr300 receiver. I have had the chance to get it out a few times this past month and yesterday on the 4th snapped a few shots of her crawling up a creek at the In-laws condo...





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