Comp TLT

[SVEN]

This is my first TLT, so it has taken me a while to complete. My other rigs are both Clods.

This will be used for compititions in the 2007 SERCRC and ETRC point series in locations that are better suited for the TLT (like Buck's Pocket in Alabama).

Some specs:

Some spec's:
Mamba Max esc
Hyperion z3013-14 outrunner
Losi triple-x transmission
13t pinion, 88t spur gear
Pimp Slap torsion chassis
Hitec HS-645mg steering servo
8 cell Energizer 2500mah battery
Yeah Racing tlt aluminum knuckles
2.2 proline moabs
traxxas stampede wheels (narrowed)
Fat-Rock aluminum axle C's
Jato shafts
Front dig via JR XR3 3rd channel and HS-645mg
No wideners yet, I'm still trying to decide what kind I want to use.

Pictures:











And a little video. My dad was driving, it was his first time at the wheel and my first time trying to do video for posting...so don't expect too much.

[LIKES2CRAWL]

Looks good, how well dose your dig setup work? I like the paint job on the body.

[yukon635]

nice sven, looks like there is going to be a lot of people in SERCRC running the pimp slap

[looneybin]

i have a hyp/mamba setup in a tlt and my suggestion is ditch the pede wheels they won't last long.

[emaxxjeremy]

Originally Posted by looneybin

i have a hyp/mamba setup in a tlt and my suggestion is ditch the pede wheels they won't last long.

no wheels will last long with the hyperion

[SVEN]

Originally Posted by looneybin

i have a hyp/mamba setup in a tlt and my suggestion is ditch the pede wheels they won't last long.

That's the plan when the axial beadlocks come out I will put these wheels and tires back on my 2.2 clod.

[Kamikaze]

That looks preety sweet, but I though that brushless motors were tiny, all I can say is I feel sorry for the jato shafts.

[SnailMail]

how does that ESC work for you?

[SVEN]

Originally Posted by Kamikaze

That looks preety sweet, but I though that brushless motors were tiny, all I can say is I feel sorry for the jato shafts.

The revolvers are small, but not the hyperion. The Hyperion is has a tad larger diameter than a 540 size brushed motor. I had to shave the tranny a little bit to allow the out runner to spin freely.

Originally Posted by SnailMail

how does that ESC work for you?

I love it, I am considering selling my 2 TR2s and getting another Mamba Max. By far the best crawling ESC available. Easy to set up and the drag brakes can't be beat for both brushless and running brushed motors in the clod.

[Highmark]

Looks great!

I dig the paint, that looks pretty trick. How'd you accomplish adapting the XXX transmission to Jato shafts? Looks like you just bolted a outdrive into the drive cup?

The big ol' brushless looks like fun.

[SVEN]

Originally Posted by LIKES2CRAWL

Looks good, how well dose your dig setup work? I like the paint job on the body.

Thanks! It disengages and engages very well. I don't have a lock out yet, but on 8 cells the brushless does a good job of breaking the front wheels loose.

Originally Posted by Highmark

Looks great!

I dig the paint, that looks pretty trick. How'd you accomplish adapting the XXX transmission to Jato shafts? Looks like you just bolted a outdrive into the drive cup?

The big ol' brushless looks like fun.

I couldn't help myself, I just had to try the web on the hood again. For the shafts, I cut the male down to the length of the outdrive. The shaft fit snugly in the outdrive and then put a screw through the slot in the outdrive. So yeah I basically just bolted it in there.

I am going to try to make a spool for the dif gear some time this semester, but until then this will work.

[syco133]

Somehow I have missed this thread until now I feel so ashamed.Looks sweet man cant wait to compete against it looks like its a contender for sure.Theres 5 slaps I can think of in the sercrc allready and the season isnt here yet were gonna make kenny sweat like a mofo at the first comp.

[MafiaxB]

thats a really nice setup, and your dig setup is very clean, by far the next mod on my list is a new tranny w/dig

[SVEN]

Originally Posted by syco133

Somehow I have missed this thread until now I feel so ashamed.Looks sweet man cant wait to compete against it looks like its a contender for sure.Theres 5 slaps I can think of in the sercrc allready and the season isnt here yet were gonna make kenny sweat like a mofo at the first comp.

Thanks for the compliment.
5?! Dang, I was hoping this setup would make it easier for me to have a chance at winning.

MafiaxB:
The dig engages/disengages really well, I don't know if I will even bother using a lockout for the rear. For compitition, dig is definately a plus.

[SVEN]

Well I really didn't want to bother with a complex dig lock out, so I kept it simple. I reemed a 17mm hex out a just enough to fit on the end of the female jato shaft and added a set screw. Now when the shaft is disengaged the hex is pressed up against the pimp slaps rear tie rod, causing it to stop the rear end.

Some pics and a vid:

4wd



Dig, the hex is pressed up against tie rod



In action


Also I made a spool for the Losi tranny. Seems to work so far.

[5150bronco]

That is nice, thanks for posting pics....where did you get most of the parts for the dig setup...? Thanks.

[Badd]

here is 2 pics I dug up Sven .

[Gimbal]

Nice spool

[SVEN]

Originally Posted by Badd

here is 2 pics I dug up Sven .

Sweet pics Badd, thanks.

bronco: The white spacers are from Lowes and held on with set screws and CA glue. The hex is a 17mm wheel hex I borrowed from my 1/8 buggy and I added a set screw to hold it in place. The servo is a Hitec 645mg. The shafts are 2 male and 1 female Jato drive shafts. And all the metal plates and plastic mounts were made by me.

Gimbal: Thanks, I just learned how to use a lathe and that was the first thing I made (besides the practice pieces).


I took 2nd place at this past weekends ETRC compitition, Ray pulled off a nice win (and he didn't even have dig ).

The dig worked flawlessly, so I don't think there will be too many changes to it.

[Badd]