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The Muscle · 05-18-2006, 04:55 PM

what you`s think a my truck?

redbeard · 05-18-2006, 06:38 PM

It looks good. How about some specs? WB, shocks, motor, gearin, etc.

hvydty1 · 05-18-2006, 06:45 PM

Ok, I'll bite. Why bad luck? Looks pretty good to me.

Highmark · 05-18-2006, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Muscle

what you`s think a my truck?

I think you should learn the English language, then worry about what we ' s think a your truck.

The Muscle · 05-18-2006, 06:59 PM

novak hv-maxx:motor
17 inch :WB
txt tranny
gd-600
rc4wd :drive shafts
rc4wd ;links
XTM X factor :shocks

has any one made a rc rock racer?
would it have less articulation?
maybe anti sway bars?

what do y-all think is that english?

The Muscle · 05-18-2006, 07:06 PM

oh yea, truck not done yet. name is because i'm working on paint scheme of new body,thinking #13 on roof an doors, so bad luck seemed to fit, :-P also since i`ve had this truck since dec 05 and drove it only two packs before breaking axle and been rebuilding and modding since and waiting for parts, learning a lot surfing this forum though.

tkruger · 05-20-2006, 08:53 PM

I have a TXT Crawler and a TXT racer. They are two completely different configurations. The racer is run in monster jam type competition. The racer uses stiff sway bars, is lowered to the legal limit, dual 17t motors (class limit, there is an unlimited class that allows any non brushless motor), heavy oil in shock, short wheel base for tight steering with out using rear steer (rear steer = roll over at high speed), uncut tires for carpet and a wheelie bar for when I get to throttle happy

. The crawler is the revers of this in almost every aspect. They are truly opposites.

smokinubyrc · 05-22-2006, 11:59 PM

tk he was talking about a rock racer im building one out of a tlt and im going with some stifferr shocks and a sway bar set up for it

The Muscle · 06-03-2006, 01:51 AM

Hi. This is an older photo of "Bad Luck" there have been a few changes made since then.
The shocks have been repositioned. With custom shock towers on the chassis, and mounted on lower links pushed all the way to end of link.
I also cut the tranny, lowered it in the chassis 1/2 inch.(this lowered the
cog and raised the GC)

And I made a custom mount for the bottom of the tranny.
New wheels and tires, Proline moab XLs beadlocks 7 inches.
Chopped up the chassis, more off the bottom and both ends for better
shock clearance.
I've totally removed the body mounts, and lowered the body.
and shortened the wheel base to 16 inches.
I will have some photos on monday.
I'm still waiting for my rc4wd punisher shafts.The first set I broke in 15 seconds never leaving my bedroom. They were kind enough to replace those shafts with ones with stronger pins, but I broke them also. at least I was able to make one pass of my rock garden. but when I tried to pull a wheelie, snapolla. So the new, totally redesigned shafts should be arriving at my door and day,week,month. soon hopefully. Then i can give "Bad Luck" a test run. stay tuned for future updates.

The Muscle · 06-08-2006, 03:21 PM

this shot you can see no steering links in front of the front axle
also motor center in chassis.and home made servo mount.

looking from under, see lower tranny support?

top view

home made BTA steering, 5955 servo

flex shot.

front shock towers.

rear shock towers.

The Muscle · 06-08-2006, 04:04 PM

body slammed on pancaked chassis

Bad Luck has not seen the real world yet.

RXcrawler · 06-08-2006, 10:25 PM

Looks good! How do you like the brushless with the GD-600??? What's the wheelspeed like? Too fast, enough power (probably stupid question), will it go slow enough to crawl???

The Muscle · 06-09-2006, 12:27 AM

I have no idea.
Without the GD-600 it was to fast for serious crawling.
About 20 - 25 MPH.
I'm still waiting for driveshafts.

The Muscle · 07-27-2006, 12:38 AM

O.K. rc4wd is totally lagging on the punisher shafts. does any body know what other options i have. as far as other drive shafts to work with stock txt tranny and axle. thank you for not replying with "search"

fuzzhead · 07-27-2006, 01:39 AM

well use search but i will give you what to search for

revo shafts will work but you have to modify a bit first

rocpede · 07-27-2006, 01:43 AM

the revo shafts will work on your txt with a little drilling and grinding. and here is the link to help alittle.

I've seen lots of posts asking about Revo shafts...

rich

The Muscle · 09-08-2006, 07:53 PM

Thanks for the 411 on the drive shafts.I tried the search thing and it was cool. But any way I ended up putting maxx shafts on. They seem like they were made for the txt. I also have buttoned up the GD-600, spur gear, tranny, situation.
all that is left to do before driving is to install a receiver.
hope to have pics for you all can see soon.

Kev808 · 09-08-2006, 08:28 PM

Pictures you took of your truck looks good.
As far as drive shafts, the revos is probably the best ones to use/ or to have.IMO
Make me wanna get another TXT

Brainstain · 09-09-2006, 02:18 AM

That HV-maxx is gonna EAT those Maxx shafts.

kaaina · 09-10-2006, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kev808

Make me wanna get another TXT

truck still going strong

but t/m your truck looks sweet nice transformation

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05-18-2006, 04:55 PM	#1
The Muscle Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2006 Location: san diego Posts: 607	this is the "Bad Luck Truck" what you`s think a my truck?

05-18-2006, 06:38 PM	#2
redbeard Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tweaking my shaft Posts: 278	It looks good. How about some specs? WB, shocks, motor, gearin, etc.

05-18-2006, 06:45 PM	#3
hvydty1 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Angier N.C. Posts: 387	Ok, I'll bite. Why bad luck? Looks pretty good to me.

05-18-2006, 06:59 PM	#5
The Muscle Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2006 Location: san diego Posts: 607	novak hv-maxx:motor 17 inch :WB txt tranny gd-600 rc4wd :drive shafts rc4wd ;links XTM X factor :shocks has any one made a rc rock racer? would it have less articulation? maybe anti sway bars? what do y-all think is that english?

05-18-2006, 07:06 PM	#6
The Muscle Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2006 Location: san diego Posts: 607	oh yea, truck not done yet. name is because i'm working on paint scheme of new body,thinking #13 on roof an doors, so bad luck seemed to fit, :-P also since i`ve had this truck since dec 05 and drove it only two packs before breaking axle and been rebuilding and modding since and waiting for parts, learning a lot surfing this forum though.

05-20-2006, 08:53 PM	#7
tkruger Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Greece Posts: 154	I have a TXT Crawler and a TXT racer. They are two completely different configurations. The racer is run in monster jam type competition. The racer uses stiff sway bars, is lowered to the legal limit, dual 17t motors (class limit, there is an unlimited class that allows any non brushless motor), heavy oil in shock, short wheel base for tight steering with out using rear steer (rear steer = roll over at high speed), uncut tires for carpet and a wheelie bar for when I get to throttle happy . The crawler is the revers of this in almost every aspect. They are truly opposites.

05-22-2006, 11:59 PM	#8
smokinubyrc I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Crawler practice! Posts: 2,104	tk he was talking about a rock racer im building one out of a tlt and im going with some stifferr shocks and a sway bar set up for it

06-03-2006, 01:51 AM	#9
The Muscle Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2006 Location: san diego Posts: 607	Hi. This is an older photo of "Bad Luck" there have been a few changes made since then. The shocks have been repositioned. With custom shock towers on the chassis, and mounted on lower links pushed all the way to end of link. I also cut the tranny, lowered it in the chassis 1/2 inch.(this lowered the cog and raised the GC) And I made a custom mount for the bottom of the tranny. New wheels and tires, Proline moab XLs beadlocks 7 inches. Chopped up the chassis, more off the bottom and both ends for better shock clearance. I've totally removed the body mounts, and lowered the body. and shortened the wheel base to 16 inches. I will have some photos on monday. I'm still waiting for my rc4wd punisher shafts.The first set I broke in 15 seconds never leaving my bedroom. They were kind enough to replace those shafts with ones with stronger pins, but I broke them also. at least I was able to make one pass of my rock garden. but when I tried to pull a wheelie, snapolla. So the new, totally redesigned shafts should be arriving at my door and day,week,month. soon hopefully. Then i can give "Bad Luck" a test run. stay tuned for future updates.

06-08-2006, 03:21 PM	#10
The Muscle Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2006 Location: san diego Posts: 607	this shot you can see no steering links in front of the front axle also motor center in chassis.and home made servo mount. looking from under, see lower tranny support? top view home made BTA steering, 5955 servo flex shot. front shock towers. rear shock towers.

06-08-2006, 04:04 PM	#11
The Muscle Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2006 Location: san diego Posts: 607	body slammed on pancaked chassis Bad Luck has not seen the real world yet.

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06-08-2006, 10:25 PM	#12
RXcrawler Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In my head Posts: 2,744	Looks good! How do you like the brushless with the GD-600??? What's the wheelspeed like? Too fast, enough power (probably stupid question), will it go slow enough to crawl???

06-09-2006, 12:27 AM	#13
The Muscle Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2006 Location: san diego Posts: 607	I have no idea. Without the GD-600 it was to fast for serious crawling. About 20 - 25 MPH. I'm still waiting for driveshafts.

07-27-2006, 12:38 AM	#14
The Muscle Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2006 Location: san diego Posts: 607	O.K. rc4wd is totally lagging on the punisher shafts. does any body know what other options i have. as far as other drive shafts to work with stock txt tranny and axle. thank you for not replying with "search"

07-27-2006, 01:39 AM	#15
fuzzhead Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 620	well use search but i will give you what to search for revo shafts will work but you have to modify a bit first

07-27-2006, 01:43 AM	#16
rocpede RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bruiser Heaven!!!! Posts: 1,463	the revo shafts will work on your txt with a little drilling and grinding. and here is the link to help alittle. I've seen lots of posts asking about Revo shafts... rich

09-08-2006, 07:53 PM	#17
The Muscle Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2006 Location: san diego Posts: 607	Thanks for the 411 on the drive shafts.I tried the search thing and it was cool. But any way I ended up putting maxx shafts on. They seem like they were made for the txt. I also have buttoned up the GD-600, spur gear, tranny, situation. all that is left to do before driving is to install a receiver. hope to have pics for you all can see soon.

09-08-2006, 08:28 PM	#18
Kev808 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: DH Posts: 406	Pictures you took of your truck looks good. As far as drive shafts, the revos is probably the best ones to use/ or to have.IMO Make me wanna get another TXT

09-09-2006, 02:18 AM	#19
Brainstain Nope.. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Whiteland, Indiana Posts: 1,849	That HV-maxx is gonna EAT those Maxx shafts.

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