New guy with new truck.....

[SloDon]

Phildirt, as far as steering pull/drift. My RTR pulled to the right or left, I couldn’t adjust it out with steering trim. Always going one way or the other, no sweet spot.

In looking closer I found the steering ling was a fraction off, too short and not allowing the left and right spindle alignment to be totally perpendicular. Make sense? You may have already looked at this link and hub alignment.

I also hope the steel pivot balls will “tighten” the links, steering and servo up some reducing play and lead to straighter tracking.

Hope this helps.

[SloDon]

Got to try out my updates today.

Like the 12% OD it does pull better. The LCG skid/transmission mount I’m sure also helped.

It wasn’t tracking straight so I rechecked all the front link lengths and found one off spec length. Corrected this and with the addition of metal pivot balls it tracks better.

I changed all the plastic pivot balls out and the suspension feels tighter and more composed.

Climbed some and also did a 1/4 mile up and back trail run. On the longer trail sections I didn’t notice any ill affects from the OD increase.

I’m happy!

[Phildirt]

Originally Posted by SloDon

Phildirt, as far as steering pull/drift. My RTR pulled to the right or left, I couldn’t adjust it out with steering trim. Always going one way or the other, no sweet spot.

In looking closer I found the steering ling was a fraction off, too short and not allowing the left and right spindle alignment to be totally perpendicular. Make sense? You may have already looked at this link and hub alignment.

I also hope the steel pivot balls will “tighten” the links, steering and servo up some reducing play and lead to straighter tracking.

Hope this helps.

I have SSD Pro44s with Vanquish incision steering links, they are adjusted right. I still think it’s the front wheels turning faster than the rear that causes the wandering. The Enduro axle/linkage steers straight as an arrow on my 10ii and the chassis are virtually identical, only thing different is the transmission at this point. I am going to put my ax10 transmission on my Enduro for grins just to see if it quits doing it.


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[AZBrummett21]

What model is your truck? I’m a newbie and would love to get back into RC. Thank you.


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[SloDon]

Element RC Enduro Trailwalker.

https://www.rpphobby.com/product_p/asc40101.htm

https://www.rpphobby.com/product_p/asc40101-b.htm

Good solid truck.

Also good is the Traxxas TRX4 Sport

https://www.rpphobby.com/product_p/tra82024-4-blue.htm

And the Axial SCX10 II Honcho

https://www.rpphobby.com/product_p/ax90059.htm

All are good trucks to start with and each has a lot of aftermarket and modification tips out there.......

There are more expensive kits/RTR’s out there but these are proven designs which can be upgraded if you choose, but are quite capable right out of the box.

[Phildirt]

I’d go with the 10ii Cherokee over the Honcho. It’s a little more coin but you get metal links, universal axles, metal trans gears, I believe the other version of the ar44 (not the single piece) and maybe even a better transmitter I can’t remember. There’s a reason most of the 10ii gallery is pics of Cherokees. The Honcho is cooler looking though.


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[SloDon]

True and probably a better value than the Honcho......if he goes Axial.

[SloDon]

Ok. My first attempt at body trimming..........don’t look too close!

Needed to trim to fit the Vanquish rear bumper.

[SloDon]

On deck for the next work session......

[Phildirt]

Share the results on that motor swap. I have a 23t sport I was going to swap in but I think it is the trail master. Thought 12t would be a little fast but I know that varies by motor...What pinion gear are you using?


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[SloDon]

Staying with stock gearing per Holmes Hobby recommendation for now.

Will see how it performs.

[SloDon]

Well ....... I didn’t install any of the new parts.

I ran the heck out of it instead. Met two other crawlers at the lake. Had a blast.

She has a lot more scapes and scratches, but she held her own against a VS 410 and new 10.3 Gladiator.

With the 4.19’s there were a few obstacles she couldn’t overcome. But all in all the balance is great and with 3S power she pulls!

[SloDon]

Sunday evening rig cleaning time.....found some new scrapes and some rear bed damage.

While cleaning changed out to harder shock mounts.

I know this isn’t Comp quality stuff, but it’s just my simple trail/crawling truck.

I’m thinking some mesh drywall tape and shoogoo to reinforce the rear bar mounting points. Any other ideas?

[SloDon]

Decided to just leave the roll bar off.....took it out to play after work Friday.

[SloDon]

Ok....finally got a chance to drop in the Holmes 550 12T, the MKS servo and the SC480X ESC.

Only ran in around the house but I really like the changes.

Faster steering, smoother motor and more control.

[SloDon]

Really like these latest changes. I think that’s it for know with the Trailwalker. I have it where I want it. It’s a nice class one rig.

I’ve got a new kit to build a class two truck.

Some pics on the run after the last upgrades....

[SloDon]

I need to show the Enduro some love. Hope to crawl some this weekend.

[SloDon]

Got to crawl the TrailWalker Saturday!

A fun charity comp and crawl for a local animal shelter.











After running my other truck in a comp that day I was surprised at how quiet the Element drive train still is after hours of run time.

I hadn’t run it back to back with other trucks in a while and had forgotten how quiet and smooth the truck runs.

Still a great trail truck!


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[twade984]

I agree with you. I ended up selling both of my TW’s and kind of miss them... incredibly capable out of the box.

[SloDon]

I got a deal on a winch over th3 holiday weekend. Reefs RC 299 LP. Installed it on the TrailWalker……….

I also bought inner fenders and a Bomber interior.

I plan on going thru the truck and making some updates.