07-03-2005, 10:32 PM | #1 |
Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California
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well hi all, i have been chattin around with a few of you guys, tryin to get my self started in this hobby, of course my only limitation is money. i have done alot of research and i have come up with a list of things i need, from the truck to the linkage. IMO i htink i have come up with a very good list, but i am new so i am most likely missing stuff, so fill me in on what i should do. Tamiya 1/10 TXT-1 Monster Truck 4WD Kit - 354.99 Airtronics 94162Z High Torque Ball Bearing Servo - 64.99 x2/ ebay price around 35 dollars Airtronics MX-3 3-Channel FM/1 94102Z Servo (includes radio, reciever,and servo) - 93.99/ ebay price around 35-45 dollars custom aluminum shock towers - 65.00 HPI Plastic Shock Set Savage - 31.99/ ebay price around 20-25 dollars Traxxas Rod Ends w/Connectors LS2 - 3.89 Rigid Aluminum Tubing .18" ID, 1/4" OD, .035" Wall Thickness, 6' Length - 3.31 Plain Steel Threaded Rod 6-32 Thread, 6' Length - .60 Great Planes ElectriFly GD-600 Elec Gear Drive 2.5:1 - 12.99 Novak Super Rooster Reversible - 116.99/ ebay price - around 40 dollars total = 812.74 w/o tax or S&H total found through www.towerhobbies.com & www.mcmaster.com __________________________________________________ ___________ i am also planning on locking the diffs or gettin a very tight limited slip posi. any help is appreciated. I also want to thank Bender ahead of tiem, he has been a great help and very patient, iw ent to him first because all of my questions about his crawler, i love it and if i could i would buy his! thanks again Bender! |
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07-04-2005, 01:28 AM | #2 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: eureka
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what are these ''custom aluminum shock towers - 65.00'' ? are they the shock mounts from bender to allow you to run the savage shocks? if so then the list is ok exept for you will be rolling on stock tires . and you should get a lathe motor.
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07-04-2005, 01:32 AM | #3 |
Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California
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yeh they are from bender, and i think i am gonna do what WRM did for his tires.
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07-04-2005, 10:04 AM | #4 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Redding, CA
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i would probly go with a tq3 controler $60 from crawler store, compaired to $100. and i would get some stronger ball ends than the traxxas ones.
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07-04-2005, 12:40 PM | #5 |
Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California
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well the radio i am gettin comes with, controller, reciever that is 80 dollars by itself, and a 15 dollar servo. so if i get the tq3 (which i already have an extra one i will still need to buy a reciever and servo. also if i get the Airtornics, i can use that one on the rest of my trucks(tmaxx's) as well.
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07-04-2005, 07:58 PM | #6 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Indianapolis
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The TQ3 from the crawler store comes with a reciever and it is good deal. I would look for a lathe motor or MM with the GD600. The stock silver motors will work but there is a dramatic difference with the other two motors. Not aware of any traction aiding devices for the difs other than locking them. I used JB Weld like a great many other people here. Your totla amount seems pretty close but you should probably budget about $1,000 total to make sure you get everything needed Good luck and welcome on board. This has been an enjoyable hobby and I have had the opportunity top meet many very nice people. |
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