Badger's Vaterra Twin Hammers 1.9 Rock Racer

[ProjectSCX10]

Originally Posted by razors 33

Sounds good

Does this truck have as much clearance as the Rubicon or less?

Center ground clearance is higher on a SCX10.
Rear axle ground clearance should be similar on both.
Front "Axle" clearance is higher on the Twin Hammers.

[razors 33]

Thanks

Originally Posted by ProjectSCX10

Center ground clearance is higher on a SCX10.
Rear axle ground clearance should be similar on both.
Front "Axle" clearance is higher on the Twin Hammers.

[SubyJeff]

whelp, i have to buy a new Top plate for chassis hehe

VATERRA Top Plate (For Chassis):TWH (VTR231014)

hit the curb a bit hard too many times :o
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just saw halfcabs thread lol
who has parts in stock?

[badger]

I installed a Traxxas VXL brushless system in my rig earlier in the week for my trip to the snow. I also installed another stock 'waterproof' receiver because I knew the electronics would get wet from running in the snow, had no issues with playing with water this time.

I wanted to try and get some nice pics so I had to drive with one have and shoot pics with my other, I did manage to get a few nice photos. Here's one of them as a teaser until I finish editing the rest.

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[rustykaos]

Been contemplating putting the vxl system in mine. How did it perform?

[badger]

Originally Posted by rustykaos

Been contemplating putting the vxl system in mine. How did it perform?

For a go fast basher is was nice, more top end speed then the Tekin ROC 412 3100kv but it doesn't have the instant 100% power on feel that the Tekin had.

The ESC fit without any trimming at all, had to install in at an angle to clear the stock mounting post on the ESC but it cleared everything in the Twin Hammers no problem.

[shwng1973]

What shocks are you using in the rear? Was going to try a set of rear Exo's or get a set of prolines
Awesome picture, can't wait for the rest.

[badger]

Originally Posted by shwng1973

What shocks are you using in the rear? Was going to try a set of rear Exo's or get a set of prolines
Awesome picture, can't wait for the rest.

I'm trying to get the best of both worlds with a crawler and a haul ass rock racer so I installed a set of Traxxas rear slash (big bore) shocks because they use a progressive rate spring which is softer at the ends and then gets more firm in the middle. So it still soaks up the bumps at high speed well and during crawling it doesn't torque twist nearly as much.

I also installed the rear sway bar (softest of the 3) to help keep the rig under control at high speeds, that was a nice improvement.

[shwng1973]

I have the medium sway bar in. Might change it to the soft and see how it is.
Not really crawling just racing around the farm.
Thanks for the answer.

[badger]

Originally Posted by shwng1973

I have the medium sway bar in. Might change it to the soft and see how it is.
Not really crawling just racing around the farm.
Thanks for the answer.

If I had the stock shocks installed I would more then likely be using the medium sway bar as well. I used the soft one because the stiffer spring rate in the slash rear springs, I didn't want to make it to stiff for crawling.

[shwng1973]

That makes since.
I have the stock shocks in and they leak like a hose. Even after rebuilding them.
Going to stop and pick up some shocks tomorrow and see how they do.
Only running a Sv3 and the new HH13t on stock pinion and its so much fun on 3s

[Francois]

Originally Posted by shwng1973

That makes since.
I have the stock shocks in and they leak like a hose. Even after rebuilding them.
Going to stop and pick up some shocks tomorrow and see how they do.
Only running a Sv3 and the new HH13t on stock pinion and its so much fun on 3s

Are you happy with your combo? I m looking for some review....good top speed? Low speed smooth or not?

[Soulo747]

I see you put the gear head hammer five spokes on there. I was contemplating this combo due to weight savings. How do you like it?

[badger]

Originally Posted by Francois

Are you happy with your combo? I m looking for some review....good top speed? Low speed smooth or not?

I just got a Holmes Hobbies TorqueMaster BRXL waterproof ESC, his new TrailMaster Sport 27t sealed brushed motor and the new TorqueMaster Sport 540- 13t Twin Hammers edition motor to test. I will be posting up my thoughts/review after putting them through the ringer.

Originally Posted by Soulo747

I see you put the gear head hammer five spokes on there. I was contemplating this combo due to weight savings. How do you like it?

So far so good. I didn't notice any loss in performance or handling with the little bit of added weight the delrin wheels with aluminum hubs have over the stock plastic wheels. I really like the look of them.

[jkwrangler08]

I'm running the HH BRXL on 3s with his expert model motor at 13t. It's amazing tons of torque and the top end is better the the stock motor with the same combo. It's also very controllable on the low end for crawling. I really like the combo.

[badger]

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Poor driver is freezing is balls off.

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[razors 33]

Nice pics bagde

[DISTURBIN' tha PEACE]

Still running the stock gearing? I swapped mine to 86/22 & it crawls so much better. Top speed is now about where I'd like.

[BONDONUTZ]

Great pics Badger !!

On another note seems my tranny let go in my TH, havent had it apart yet but guessing its the idler gear ?
Bareing in mind its grossly over powered and I deleted the slipper in favor of 32pitch gearing and let a buddy drive it whom isnt exactly smooth with his throttle finger.

[tomasw1]

Great Pics! On the VXL, did you try to the 50% rate on the ESC for crawling? Or does it cut power too much? Tks for all of your help with the TH!