Associated RC10T3 v1.0

[pudder]

About the motor not working and stuff, check it over, brushes springs, everything. There have been a few times I have forgotten to put a spring or bruch back on.

For whomever was having servo problems, I just trimmed off some of the plastic from the sides of the tabs and the servo fit fine, and if your servo arm is getting caught on things, chances are you put it together wrong (linkage backwards) or your SED is turned too high if you have that option on your radio.

[Crashmaxx]

I got it to work, the deans wasn't transfering power, I unpluged it half way and all the sudden it worked. With the servo, the one I wanted to use was just way too tall, regardless of what spacers I used it wouldn't fit, so I used a standard servo and cut a little off the tabs.

I lost a lot of power with the drive train slipping, I tightened up the slipper, but I think I need to tighten the diff too, first I will reglue the tires and then try the diff. It didn't spin the rear wheels once on the rain slicked road(better wait for a dryer day to run it again). The T3 really is a awsome truck. Really fast too, in better conditions, I think I can get it going around 40mph. So much fun!:D :D :D

[k_sw31]

OH man! Yesterday, racing around my track, i landed hard on the rear motor guard, and heard a giant snap! DOH! The rear steel chassis plate snapped in 3 places! I'm not sure to be proud or upset. AW well, luuckily i had a spare lying around, i guess you need to replace those things after 2 or three years of hard landings :D :rolleyes: ;)

[go1d1e]

ok, finnaly.. got myself a T3 factory team on order..

so what can I expect? What sort of motor would be good in it? Setups for a hard packed dirt track, fairly smooth, but with some huge ass jumps in?


I haven`t raced electric before, so this is a new venture for me.. any help would be appreciated


thanks
Rich

[pudder]

Well it is a very good truck, good performance, extremely durable but for hopups right off of the start you may want to go for the plastic RPM hopups like ballcups, gear cover, and most importantly the rear a-arm mounts since the stock ones are weak. The RPM parts are cheap too, and long lasting. :)

I have been driving my T3 since mid June 2002, have only broken a rear a arm mount and that is it. As for motors, I have had sucess with the P2k 2 Pro and the Reedy MVP, I personally like the reedy more than my p2k 2 pro that I had.

[ViperStrike]

Pudder is right
put as many RPM products on your T3

they are great!
and inexpensive.

[k_sw31]

Well, for motors, it depends, if your used to raceing nitro (i am assuming you are) you'll probably want soemthing hotter than a stock motor. If you are looking at a modified, consider the trinity d5's or the the reedy ti's, i've heard they are both pretty good. Also, if you want power coprable to a nitro, consider going for a brushless motor (if your track will permit it) But most importanly, have fun. :D

Ps. maybe it may be good for you to start out with a stocker, to get use to the truck.

[TimmyRC10T3]

Go - I would stick with the Stock Set-up for the first time. You'll be suprised how good the truck is in stock form. It better to start like that and make adjustments from there. This way you can see what helps and hurts the performance and handling. As for a motor I go with a P2K2 or maybe a MVP like Pudder said. I am not sure what would be better. Both almost the same. As for gearing anything from 19-22 would be good to have. I would start with 20/87 and work from there. For doing the jumps might be better to roll the ones you can't clear rather then risk crashing and messing up your new truck. Remeber it is better to finish last then not to finish at all.

K_sw31 - Nice job man. Talk to me when you break a chassis lol. I have broken two so far. 3 arm mounts 2 top plates and a couple plastic gea servos. Man I love my T3. Oh yea front caster block. Gota watch out for curbs.

[pudder]

Timmy, I don't know how you broke all of that stuff, and to set it straight, I dont want to know .:) If it is a Factory Team it shouldn't have any breakage problems, atleast if you dont huck it off buildings. ;) I have raced people with T3's and myself, never seen parts break besides rear a arm mounts. :)

[k_sw31]

Hehe, i've already (well, i've been cruelly abusing my t3 for 2 or three years :)) broken 1 chassis, about 5 stock rear arm mounts, 1 front bulkhead, 4 top braces, 3 front a-arms, 3 rear a-arms, 1 rear bulkhead thingy, A couple of knuckles, 1 front axle, etc...
Hehe.

go1d1e, i really hope you dont get the wrong impression from this, it took some hard bashing to acommplish this.

[pudder]

Oh yes, addition to the rpm parts, get the blue ones, they will make you go faster. ;)

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC02141.JPG

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC02138.JPG

[Crashmaxx]

Well, I got some good news and some bad news.

The good news, I was jumping my T3 and having trouble with the throttle control and landed on my lid. The rear shock tower came off, the battery hold down bar broke and the power capasitor came off the side of my GT7. The good part is, I CA glued the capasitor to the chassis, won't go nowhere now, and made a custom aluminium battery bar, looks really sweet, I polished it to a mirrior finish and it is a lot wider then the stock piece and it gets skinny at the back so it will fit right, look awsome. I will get a pic as soon as I can (no digicam).

The bad news, later I was driving it and the rear tower had the 2 top mounting screws come out again. But much worse then that it that my 11 turn speed gem pro motor smoked. It started arching and slowing down real bad, and then smoke came out and it is toast. The shocky diode came unsoldered, the enbell is all discolored and warped, the brushes and comm are burnt and the winding of the motor toasted. I can't belive this thing died in less then 10 runs! Not going to get another one of these. POS, I think I am going to get 2 new motors, a sealed endbell siver can or stinger for really long runtime and extremly long life, and some other cheap modified motor, I'm thinking something like a 15 turn caliber. What do you think would be good? Should I go ahead and get a stock motor or something? I don't know, I just think it sucks that the first good day to drive it I have and the motor blows:mad:, jeez.

[ViperStrike]

Wow
I've gotten at least 30 runs out of my speed gems pro
and its still running strong.
same one you have 11x2 "jet"

[pudder]

That is too bad, you should contact Trinity and see what they can do. Sadly, if it was a bad soldering job on your part, I think you just might be out on a motor.

[Crashmaxx]

There is no warrenty of any kind, so I think I'm screwed. Do you think the fact I didn't break it in right or do any mantinence made it crap out, I wouldn't think it would die that fast due to that. Next time I will solder it to, I had some trinity no solder connectors this time and they were no easier than soldering anyway. I might get to go to my LHS tomarrow, so hopefully I will be running again soon. What motors you think I should get? I was thinking one cheap modifed, like a 15 turn, and a sealed endbell POS, that will run forever(very slowly) for whenever I need runtime more then speed. Sound good? Or should I just get a good stock motor, its just that going from an 11 turn to a stock is a big loss. What do you think?

[pudder]

It is up to you. I would go for a 19t if I were you since you don't race eh. Well first of all, you should really learn how to solder if you don't, I have a little how to if you need see.

[Crashmaxx]

I know how too, I was going to use bullet connectors when I ordered the no solder, but then I thought "bullet connectors with a 11 turn! Am I crazy!" so I soldered on deans but left the other side alone. You think a 19 turn would be good? I got boerd with the last 17 turn I had, I think 15 turn would be a better option. What other motor should I get in addition to the 15 turn? A silver can, stock motor, 19 turn, what do you think would make a good back-up motor/motor for awsome runtime?

[pudder]

Lots of the Evader guys have tried 19 turn motors and they say they are good runtime and speed. Really to keep the excitement in rc, it is best to have a local track or a club to race at. :)

[Crashmaxx]

I think I will get a 19 turn and something crazyer, 16-11 turn range. I'm thinking of getting some g-hawg tires soon so having a motor with good torque would be a good idea, and who know what other parts will break and be replaced with custom aluminium parts.;)

[Crashmaxx]

I'm not sure what pinion I need, this is what AE tells me:
Motor /Pinion /Spur /Final Drive Ratio
24 deg. ROAR stock motor /20 /87 /10.44:1
DS Spec motor (kit motor) /20 /87 /10.44:1
36 deg. stock motor /20 /87 /10:44:1
14 turn modified motor /20 /87 /10:44:1
13 turn modified motor /19 /87 /10.98:1
12 turn modified motor /18 /87 /11.60:1
11 turn modified motor /17 /87 /12.28:1
10 turn modified motor /16 /87 /13.05:1

So does that mean I should use 20/87 for anything 15-19 turns?

[pudder]

No you would want to gear lower. Really it all deppends on what conditions you are running on, tell me what you will be running on what what the track is like and I will help.

[Crashmaxx]

There is a track at my LHS, but no organized racing. It seems to be a small pretty loose dirt track with a couple jumps, thatis otherwise smooth. But I normally run on road, grass, and mulch. And when you say lower, do you mean lower ratio, or a smaller pinion?

[Crashmaxx]

I ended up getting a 17x2 speed gems 2 motor. It was $35 after he gave me a discount, the price on the sticker was $49, they want $60 for a 11x2 P-94, and before the discount I was consiedering getting that. Not as fast as I wanted, but ay least I can run it and get great runtime. I got a 19 tooth pinion, which is probably undergeared a lot, but I think it will be a OK starting place. Thanks for your help pudder, even though it ended up that my LHS not so great selection dictated what I got.

[pudder]

No problem, glad to help out. I have also heard from some evader guys that they have liked the 17 t motors too. P-94's are expensive, but deliver insane power and speed.

[k_sw31]

Pudder- I think i have discovered the ultimate color combination ;) ; 'Screaming' yellow, Blue, and Black. I am in the process of slowly upgrading my t3 to these color specs, through rpm parts, a new body (eventually), some factory team stuff, and new rims :D I'm thinking for my next body, a crowd pleazer t3, I'll have yellow on the front, blue on the mid-section, and black in the back. :D C'mon, hurry up Christmas...

[pudder]

I have already made my wishlist for christmas and birthday together since birthday is like 2 months after xmas. :)

[k_sw31]

Right now i'm working on convinceing my dad to get a MX-3 for me, well, either that or one of those new Hitec aggressor FM's. I also want a 3300 pack from pro-match. The next thing on my list is a crowd pleazer body, if i get around to it. :rolleyes: :D

[pudder]

Wish List

1. Trinity 4499 Laydown brushes
2. 2 Nuclear Power 3000 mAh 6 cell packs assembled
3. Powerpole connectors
4. DTXC9853 Blue front wheels
5. DTXC9857 Blue rear wheels
6. 80021 RC10 RPM Ball Bearing Bellcranks
7. 1601 Blue Titanium Turnbuckle Kit for Team Associated RC10 Buggy
8. #35625S HS-5625MG Hitec servo
9. Traxxas Stampede

[k_sw31]

Here's what i am gonna get eventually for my t3.

1. Blue chrome rpm Clawz rims fr/r with gladiators/edges. *
2.Get a blue rpm rc10 gt rx box, adapt it for my t3.
3.Blue gear case rpm
4. waiting for blue rpm suspension arms for t3
5. ti turnbuckles w/ yellow ball cups
6. rpm spindle blocks
7. yellow rear arm mounts (should i get 3 or 0 degree's)
8. yellow spring cups
9. rpm yellow preload spacers
10. yellow rear motor guard
11. blue aluminum motor plate (ft)
12. racers egde rear hinge pin brace
13. crowd pleazer body w/ yellow blue black paint scheme
14. ft rear shock set
15. a set of slixx for street riding :cool:
16. Blue hardcoreracing Ti screws, if they ever make em.
*items are not in the order i'm purchasing them ;)


Well, i got me work cut out for me, but i have forever to do it, and this summer i'm gonna try and get a job.

When this is all done i'll have one tricked out t3 :cool:

[pudder]

7. yellow rear arm mounts (should i get 3 or 0 degree's)

Get 3 degrees one. The 0 degrees are for oval racing I think.

There is not really too much I want to get still for my T3, maybe a titanium topshaft but that is about it since it is already a great truck and doesn't need anything. :)

[k_sw31]

ya, i dont eve nneed any of that stuff, except for a few things, but colors for speed! ;)

The things for shur i'm getting are either the rpm rear mounts or the hingepin braces, i think that will solve my problems. Also, the gear box cover, i really need one :(

[k_sw31]

Viperstirke- I notice in your pic of your t3 on page 12, you have an aluminum bulkhead thingy, ya know it screws into the tranny cas and the shock tower? Who makes it, how much, and can you shoot my a link? I really want one.

[pudder]

That would be the aluminum tranny brace, Racer's Edge makes one as well as top braces, and various other parts.

[k_sw31]

I don't see it on their site :( I'll check ebay http://www.racers-edge.com/aaasc.asp

[pudder]

Oh, my bad, I think it is Trinity, I am on their site right now but I can't seem to get on pages, oh well.

[k_sw31]

found it 12 bucks to, :D http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p.pgm?Q=1&I=LXKA47&P=7

[pudder]

Ah, there we go. :) I just remember a bunch of T3 parts sitting on the wall at the track's pro-shop and there was quite a few Racer's Edge parts. :)

[coasterfreak]

for R/C stuff on my christmas list i just put money and tower gift certificates, i'll end up buying a novak brushless (zoom,zoom) to replace my messed up stock, and some strength parts so it doesn't fall apart when i put in a much hotter motor. any suggestions? i already have lunsford ti turnbuckles & pins. ;) :D thanks all! Ben H.

[pudder]

Buy every and all RPM parts. Also since you will be getting a new motor, get a selection of pinions, they are always good to have. If you don't already have, a high torque, high speed metal gear BB servo. :)

[k_sw31]

Dang it!!!!!!! :mad: I hate speedgem 2 motors :mad: :mad: They melt WAY to easily (the endbells) :mad: ON EVERY SINGLE ONE i've owned the endbells have melted, The one that just happend was on 12 cells in a paralell, but it was 35 DERGREES!!!:mad:

[pottymouth]

Originally posted by Crashmaxx
I'm not sure what pinion I need, this is what AE tells me:
Motor /Pinion /Spur /Final Drive Ratio
24 deg. ROAR stock motor /20 /87 /10.44:1
DS Spec motor (kit motor) /20 /87 /10.44:1
36 deg. stock motor /20 /87 /10:44:1
14 turn modified motor /20 /87 /10:44:1
13 turn modified motor /19 /87 /10.98:1
12 turn modified motor /18 /87 /11.60:1
11 turn modified motor /17 /87 /12.28:1
10 turn modified motor /16 /87 /13.05:1

So does that mean I should use 20/87 for anything 15-19 turns?

More info from AE:
15 Turn 21/87
16 Turn 21/85
17 Turn 22/85
18 Turn 22/81
19 Turn 23/81

[k_sw31]

Hey guys, just ordered-

A blue aluminum motor plate
A blue gear cover
Rear yellow bumper
3 degree mounts yellow
blue reciever box
yellow spring cups

and some other stuff

:) :)

[ViperStrike]

why did you buy a receiver box?
:confused:

[k_sw31]

Well, to keep the rx protected/cushioned and it's blue :) I'd rather spend 10 bucks than have to use the cheesy balloon trick anyways.

[ViperStrike]

Reason I asked is because i thought it was for the GT
never though to use in on the T3

[k_sw31]

I'll adapt it somehow, whether it be some holes in hte chassis or zip-ties it'll get done. ;)

[pudder]

I like zip ties! I just was working on a little "limo micro" project and hold esc, and batt pack in with zipties!

[k_sw31]

Ya, zip-ties r the greatest, hehe, i've seen that little canned heat thing sitting around ;) Come to think of it, i'm holding a rear suspension arm together with zip-ties on my t3, and it works fine :D The greatest thing in the world, well, that, duct tape and shoe goo ;) :)

[k_sw31]

Originally posted by pudder
Wish List

1. Trinity 4499 Laydown brushes
2. 2 Nuclear Power 3000 mAh 6 cell packs assembled
3. Powerpole connectors
4. DTXC9853 Blue front wheels
5. DTXC9857 Blue rear wheels
6. 80021 RC10 RPM Ball Bearing Bellcranks
7. 1601 Blue Titanium Turnbuckle Kit for Team Associated RC10 Buggy
8. #35625S HS-5625MG Hitec servo
9. Traxxas Stampede

What are the "2 nuclear power 3000 mah 6 cell packs assembled"? like, who makes them and how much are they? Since I am looking at some high-capacity batts, but right now i am probly gonna pick up some pro-match batteries, i am just curious. :confused:

Right now i am working out a deal to sell my gt :D So i am either gonna pick up some batts or some ti turnbukles soon :)

[ViperStrike]

Hey k_sw31

yes that is the B2 tranny brace from Trinity.
its an exact fit.

[k_sw31]

I will have to pick one of those up soon...

[ViperStrike]

Funny but it is a Team Kinwald part ;)

Just shows that Losi's money lured him away.

[k_sw31]

Ya

[pudder]

ksw31 I think it is a Canadian company, not exactly sure but I know they make extremely good batts. Corally is also a good batt company too. Here at our track we tend to use more smaller companies for things like that, well Coraly isn't exactly small, but prettymuch everyone running modified uses a Corally mod.

To tell you the truth, I have no clue where you could get those batts, I just order my stuff through the track owner.

[k_sw31]

I think i will just go pro match, shoot me a link if you can.

[pudder]

http://www.competition-rc.com/

[k_sw31]

I hate waiting.................... :mad:

[pudder]

I got estimate price for 115$ Canadian for matched 3000 pack, so USD that would be around uhh 60-70?

[k_sw31]

Hey, at pro-match, you can buy matched sanyo hv 3000's for 43.50 in us dollars :)

These are the packs i will be getting :)

Sanyo 3300 stick pack, vis processed, matched, 40$:) http://www.promatchracing.com/images/S3300ST.JPG

1900 stick pack, voltage enhanced, 20 bucks
:) http://www.promatchracing.com/images/1900scr.JPG

[k_sw31]

waiting....

[ViperStrike]

Waiting is horrid

I'm waiting 3 weeks now for my Comm lathe.
:(

[aspiringrcracer710]

Hey guys, what would I have to do to setup my T3 for jumping. I am looking to attempt to set a Guinness World Record. The record would be called, "Longest Jump by an Electric powered model car"

[ViperStrike]

put some 1/8th buggy springs on it :eek:


Honestly I'm not sure
my T3 jumps the best when I have the rear shocks set to the outside holes on the shock tower.

but traction sucks.

[k_sw31]

I won't get my tower hobbies order till tuesday :(

For jumping, use masher 2k tires, since they have the best gyro effect, to stay level easier. Raise the shock settings all the way, put thick oil in, stiff springs, etc.....

[Crashmaxx]

Got a digicam(powershot s-30), now I can show you all the pics of my truck.

I put in some lights I got at radio shack. Just some little LEDs wired to a 9volt. Poped one in the process, aparently 9volts to one 3volt LED will blow it up, so I wired the rest in series. They are pretty weak, but I can see them up to 100 ft away. I will get like 10 crazy bright ones later when I make the brass rollcage. Its going to be sweet.:D

And I got some pics of the custom battery bar I made last week, it was shinier, but after running my truck a bunch it got some scratches, and the pics are a little crappy, it really looks better.

And here is the link to all the pics:
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view

Enjoy! And feel free to comment.

[ViperStrike]

Invalid link Crash :(

[k_sw31]

Haha :D Just got my order, here's what i got. :D

[Crashmaxx]

When it says that just put Crashmaxx in the member box.
Or try this link:
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=900252&uid=588108

[TimmyRC10T3]

Looks good. What is that thing in the middle though. I have m,ost of that stuff on my T3. I actually just got the spring cups put already lost mine. How are you liking your BL setup. Have fun

[pudder]

May I ask why did you get yellow and blue parts? Just my opinion that one color looks better than about 3 for hopups, though one could do half blue half to match paint scheme.

[k_sw31]

The blue thing in the middle is a little rpm parts tray thing, it has a built in magnet so its really nice to hold e clips, roll pins, and other stuff.

Pudder- Cuz if i just did blue i'd be copying you ;)

Gotta be original ya know ;)

[Crashmaxx]

Landed nose first doing some 5ft high jumps.:( Now I got to get to lowes for some more aluminium to make some new parts.:p

[k_sw31]

Smooth ;) I have done that a few times:rolleyes:

Well, right now i am spiffing up my t3, putting all the new parts on, it looks pretty nice :)

[k_sw31]

Its not that clean, but whatever :rolleyes: :D

[k_sw31]

HEy, how do you post multiple images in a post? here's a shot of the rx box.

[k_sw31]

And one more...

[Crashmaxx]

Nice, hey did anyone take the time to look at the custom battery bar I made? No one commented, anyway here it is again.

[k_sw31]

Hey, that thing looks pretty cool :cool: Does it function as a heatsink at all? I guess I was to lazy to click on the link you put up :o :rolleyes:

[Crashmaxx]

Yeah it works a lot like a heat sink. WAY better then the stock piece of plastic. I was considering making more and selling them, but it took me a few hours to make the one so how could I make 10, 20, or posibly 100?:eek:

But I guess I could make 1 or 2 more if anyone really wants one.;)

[k_sw31]

Hmmm. Maybe I will make one of those....

Do you notice any longer runtimes or do the batts just stay cooler?

[k_sw31]

Hey guys. What would you suggest for a cheap (20 bucks or so) motor, just a POC that will run and run and run, that has a decent compromise between speed and torque. Thanks.

[grewst]

A $20 motor that runs and runs??? If you find one let me know. What about Team orion rush motors?? I've heard ups and down about the motor, but they sell for about $17 at Tower

[k_sw31]

Hummmmm, well, my lhs sells those titan motors for the e maxx, and if the run is long as the stingers do.... All you'd need to do is gear up for speed :) I was also thinking about those calibers motors, or maybe the monsters of touring. :) (my lhs mainly sells trinity motors)

[k_sw31]

As long as I am bored... I figured I'd send off and email to RPM, pressureing them to make more parts for the t3, so here are my suggestions so far-

Suspension arms (all the way around)
Front top plate
Front bulkhead
Rear transmission brace
And all these in different colors (of course)


Let me know if you have any other suggestions. :)

[Crashmaxx]

Sounds good to me.;) Maybe we should all send them e-mails to get them to do it.

And with the battery bar, I didn't notice longer runtime but it all is a lot cooler.

As for the motor, don't get a titan, they are way to slow on less then 12 cells.

[k_sw31]

Would ten cells work? (i don't want to go over the limit of my super rooster)

What I am gonna do is send RPM an email telling tham the parts we suggest, and tell them if they want to talk to T3 owners, the ni will give them the link to this thread.

[pudder]

To post multiple images you have to have them hosted onto an online server. Then you just do the simple image code and you can do as many images as you want. That is how I get multiple images, I have a website with all of my stuff on it to post.

[k_sw31]

Ok. :o

In my video production class, i am working on a website for myself, it will be somewhat like jeepinator's site, just has my hobbies/activities on it. :)

[ViperStrike]

Yeah I was really surprised that RPM did not make arms for the T3. they make them for the GT and the B3 :confused:

[k_sw31]

Ya, Hey, i am gonna send the email now :)

[k_sw31]

I sent the email, so hopefully I will get a reply within a week. :)

[Crashmaxx]

I forgot, just one more thing they should make, a wide bumper like they have for the rustler and pede. I will e-mail them tomarrow with the final list. You should add the bumper, just send a second message. How does that sound?;)

Oh, and maybe a cool battery bar. We should suggest all these and then see what they are willing to do.

And 10 cells would be fine for the titan.

[k_sw31]

Just picked up a 11x2 peak motor :) 21 dollars :) we will see how it works. :)


I will email them a second message. But, I think everyone should email them, the more the marrier.
:)

[pudder]

I doubt they would make a bumper like that. The one they make does have a lot of give though, just that the T3 os more of a track truck. :)

[Crashmaxx]

Wow, that was quick.

[k_sw31]

I sent the email. I would really like a hugeass bumper, it would be fun :)

[Crashmaxx]

Did you mention a battery bar? Or do you think there is no need?

So far we have:
Wide bumper(definetly)
Battery bar(maybe)
Suspension arms (all the way around)
Front top plate
Front bulkhead
Rear transmission brace
And all these in different colors (of course)

If we all agree on that then I will send them my e-mail.

[k_sw31]

Everything looks good, cept, why would you need a beefy plastic battery bar? I ca nsee and aluminum one, but why plastic? (besides colors for style)

[pudder]

I think they just need to make a special all blue RPM T3. ;)

I think the battery bar would be cool but really there is nothing wrong with the stock one.

[Crashmaxx]

True, but why not ask them for one anyway.;)

[k_sw31]

Well i guess we don't want to come off on them as rude, don't ask for more than we need, that way they are more likly to grant our request :) I guess what I am saying is wait till they come out with stuff we really need and then lets ask for eye candy :)

A special all blue T3 would look awesome!! :eek:

Well, I just ran the 11x2 and I have mixed feelings about it. IT has Great rpms, but, it takes forever to spool up and reach there , and well, its about as fast as my speed gems 2 13x3, and it had WAY more torque than this thing does, aw well, yu get what you pay for. :)

[Crashmaxx]

All right then no battery bar. I will e-mail them soon, what did your e-mail sound like?

[k_sw31]

Well, basically i thanked them for the parts they already make for the T3, and I told them that I was writting that letter on behalf of many T3 owners, that I had conferred with a few other T3 owners (you guys). Then I said we have a few suggestions for some more parts, then I gave them the list. :)

[Crashmaxx]

There, I sent them a e-mail. We should get replies tomarrow.

[k_sw31]

Cool :cool:

Ok, I put a 93 tooth spur on, so now my motor has quite a bit more torque, I think it is geared just right, gets the same speed and it gets there a lot quicker :D

[WheelNut]

Hmmm, I doubt that they'll make them. I E-mailed them about 6 months ago asking about TC3 parts. And they replied that there is limited space and resources there so they are not able to make as many thing as they would like. Not to mention it was also said that the TC3 didnt really need anything else, or so they thought. You never know though, they may have expanded. ANd with teh T4 just around the corner...(sort of :p)

RPM arms would be pretty nice though. :)

[k_sw31]

I dunno, based on the new B4, I like the T3 better, the B4 is to Losi-ized (hey, I made up a word!)

[pudder]

No, that word has been said before...

[k_sw31]

Dang! ;) lol

Well, I just got my reply back from RPm, it was very speedy, and I was surprised the ywould take the time to write such a long e mail.

Here it is-

Dear Mr. Stanton-Wyman,
Thank you for the great feedback! It's always a pleasure to hear from satisfied customers. We try our best to make the strongest, most durable parts at reasonable prices and it's always a pleasure to hear from individuals such as yourself that appreciate that fact. Thank you for giving our parts a try and if you ever need help with an RPM product, please don't hesitate to ask.
Now, as for your product requests, most of the products you mentioned are already on our "potential products" list. Unfortunately, that list of potential products is very long at the moment. Our problems are as follows: First, we are a very small facility with a total of six full time employees, including the owner. I am the primary mold builder and designer, as well as our Tech rep and web master! The owner of RPM is the only other mold builder here. In addition, building molds is quite a time consuming task. One mold can take as little as two to three weeks to build or as long as 3 - 6 months, depending upon the complexity of the mold. Now, R/C related parts are our primary product line, but we are a complete, in-house mold building facility and we do have other customers that we build molds for. We have to take all of these factors into consideration, as well as potential profitability of a new part if we were to make it. This is why there has been a pretty heavy lean towards the monster truck arena lately, because the potential for a profitable part is much higher in that area at the moment than any other place in the R/C industry. We would love to build molds to cover every aspect of every vehicle in the market, but we are simply too small to make that kind of commitment. We will however, try to get as much as possible made for as many vehicles as we can. All I can ask is that you please have patience with us and please keep checking back with our new products pages just in case we are able to get something new for all of you T3 owners. I hope this helps clarify our position on new RPM products.
Thank you for your interest and patronage of RPM products. In addition, thank you for your submission of new product ideas. If you have any other questions or comments, please feel free to send us another e-mail.

[Crashmaxx]

I didn't relize that they were such a small company. I thought they had like a 100 employees or at least 50. I understand, but it would have been nice.

[k_sw31]

Ya i thought they were a huge company too with all the parts they put out etc.

[pudder]

Wow... I thought they had to be caring since they put stickers with every product they sell. :)

[brittonlj77]

Coming from a guy who has worked closely with a lot of small to medium companies on several different levels, I have to say that RPM is doing an amazing job if that is their actual size.

Nobody in RC doesn't know about RPM and all of their products. They have just as big a presence in the market as many of the bigger companies. They've done an incredible job marketing (the stickers on every other car you see is one big part of it ;)).

Kudos to them for putting the Big Guy look to such a small shop.

[k_sw31]

HEy, maybe i can get a job there this summmer when i will be 14, so that way i can start making parts for a t3, and get ones for free for myself :D lol

[k_sw31]

OMG!!! :eek: :eek: Hehe, I setup up a jump at the end of my driveway going into a pasture :D IT is 3 or 4 feet high, and boy :) I landed a double backflip!! :D :eek: The only thing is, on my 7th jump, i broke a small part off the front top plate (thats the 5th one i broke :rolleyes: , thats why I really want an rpm one, i dont wanna spend 50 bux for an aluminum) but, I made a small aluminum brace and now everything is all right, perhaps the front is a bit stiffer also. :)

[go1d1e]

ok, it finally arrived..

Not what i expected exactly.. but it runs..

so, how do I tell it is a factory team as aposed to the lower models? Is there any specific thing I need to check for wear? or is a major rebuild in order?


I`ll try get pics tommorow

[k_sw31]

Can you refresh my memory? If i am correct, you are buying a used t3 correct?

Well, how you tell what model, the FT will have Ti turnbuckles and hingepins, carbon and graphite almost every thing, if it is team updated or FT then it will have the tanish colored shocks, CVD's, bearings, you'll need to paint the body, etc. Thats all i ran think of for now...

[AussieSam]

Hi,

k_sw31 I dont think an RPM part is going to help to much, no truck/buggy is made to withstand that sort of torture.

Regards,

Aussie.

[k_sw31]

I still have found the front top plate to be fairly brittle, at least compared to the rest of the car. Besides, the fact that I own and operate a T3 proves that a T3 is one of the tuffest cars around ;)

[pudder]

I haven't yet seen someone break a top plate here, nor have I broken one myself. I just don't see it happening with me. :rolleyes: Actually the next thing I think I'd break is a stupid servo. :mad: Unless grandma buys me that hitec one Iwant for Christmas... ;)

[Crashmaxx]

I have 2 broken top plates right here, one that the guy who previously owned the truck broke, and one I snaped the other day.:(

Just got to get some more aluminium.

[pudder]

If I were you, get a Racer's Edge top plate. They are machined out of aluminum, I am not sure what colors they come in but i know forsure they come in blue.

[ViperStrike]

This is a Racer's Edge top plate.
only comes in Blue

http://users.erols.com/thelastd/frontend.jpg

[pudder]

I like the look of those racers edge parts, but the problem is they are super expensive here, and really, I don't even break those parts :)

[ViperStrike]

Yeah they are expensive here so I can only imagine how much they must cost in Canada.

most people I race with said it was a bad move for me to go all aluminum in the front because its heavy.

But the truck jumps nice and level now and turns great at high speed. It really helped my driving.

also I hit the corner of a brick wall at full speed and not one part broke.

Can't beat that

[k_sw31]

Well pudder, If you saw what I put my T3 through :rolleyes: YOu could imagine how I have broken 5 toplates ;) :eek: but i really dont want to get an aluminum one, I mean, for one racer's edge top plate, I could buy a dozen regualr top plates :( Maybe i could fabritcat on out of aluminum...

[pudder]

Ya, that is true... I know some guys who I race with and they have the Racers edge and Trinity upgrades, I am guessing for sexy looks because they drive better than me, well atleast one of them... ;)

[mtn bkr]

Well, I'm back to racin' a T3 again. I had gotten rid of my Team versions of the B3 and T3 and was racin' a XXX "KE" and XXXT "MF" for a while, but I'm now back to racing the Factory Team versions of the T3 and B3. I had some pretty horrific collisons with my Team T3 when I used to race novice, but never broke a top plate. The Racer's Edge one pops up on Ebay quite frequently if you're thinking about getting one.

[pudder]

How did you like the Losi truck compared to the T3? I see, and hear that they break more easily.

[mtn bkr]

I like the agressive feel of the Associateds better. With my XXX, my laps time were usually in the 17-18 second range. With my B3, I've run a lot more laps in the 16 second range. My brother and friend like Losi better, but the Associateds fit my driving style brother. The Losi's were definitely easier to drive though. As far as breakage, I think that the AE cars are a little more durable as well. I was breaking steering blocks and carriers pretty easily on the XXX.

[aspiringrcracer710]

Im thinkin about gettin a Crowd Pleazer for my T3. anybody race with this body before, and have thoughts about it?

[pudder]

Everyone around here races the damn GMC body, I haven't seen a crowd pleazer yet, I will probably get one though.... once I go through the two good bodies I have right now...

[Crashmaxx]

I was going to make some parts for my T3 tonight, but lowes doesn't have any aluminium thick enough(except dimond plate that is $50:rolleyes: ) so I am going to call up some machine shops tomarrow and see if they have some suitible left over metal, or can sell me some metal, or something. Sound like a good plan?;)

[pudder]

No.

[Crashmaxx]

Why not?:(

[pudder]

I was just joking.

[Crashmaxx]

I though so, considering you didn't say anything else.

[pudder]

Oh, I know what you could make. You will need two small pieces of hmm, 3 mm aluminum. And what can you make with two small pieces? Rear shock mounts. :) I made 3 hole mounts for my T3, I havent tested them since I havent driven the truck in over a month, but it will add to the look, and adjustability to your vehicle.

[Crashmaxx]

Hmm? Can you show me a pic? I don't quite get what you mean, the lower shock mounts or the shock tower itself? I was thinking of new shocktowers, but I wanted to wait till the stock ones break, and they have been holding up really well.

[pudder]

I meant lower shock mounts. I'll get a picture later since my camera is dead right now.

[Crashmaxx]

Hmm, maybe. Depends on how much aluminium I can get. Don't want to spend a lot.

[pudder]

You really only need a about 2x 1x1" pieces of aluminum for it. Maybe two 2x2" pieces at the most.

[k_sw31]

Hey guys,

It sucks :( I was over at my friends house, driving my T3 around, wiht the 11x2, running just a 1500 batt pack, and, I took it off a jump that was just a foot high, and, when I landed, all the sudden I herd sort of a grinding noise, and aall the sudden it couldn't speed up past 1/4 throttle.

At first i thought something in the tranny was screwed up, nothting there, to make a long story short, one of the segments of the comm. maelted off so it was sticking out a 1/4 of an inch. The thing that sux is the motor isn't rebuildeble, so I need to buy a new one.

I called up my LHS to see if they could replace it for me. I was unsuccesful, they said I had it overgeared :( SO what do you guys think, I had it geared 16/87 with road rage tires, their manager said I should of had it at 12/87, whats the right gearing for a 11x2?

[pudder]

Too bad... I think you are probably overgeared, but only the driver can tell that after a run.

I just broke the rear end of my Evader chassis off. :D I guess going 8 feet in the air, landing on pavement, while it is about -20 outside helped break it. :D

[k_sw31]

Well, I sure dont think it was overgeared, i mean, it would lite the road rage tires up really good :)

Heh, I landed my T3 from 10 feet up right on the rear motor guard right on asphalt, nothing broke :) but, it landed so hard that it knowcked my gear mesh really tight :eek: And I mean REALLY tight. :)

[pudder]

Ya... I/m sure. The way to tell if you are overgeared is if you can't hold your finger on your motor right after a run for 3-5 seconds. Also can tell by performance but it sounds like your performance is fine. :)

[Crashmaxx]

That couldn't be overgeared. I was using 17/87, exactly what AE recommends. But I don't know, it seemed to run like it was geared perfect, till it burned up, maybe it was overgeared.

[k_sw31]

Well, I was checking the motor tempurature, it was hardly even warm :( That aluminum motor plate must have helped a lot. I am baffled on why that happend :confused: Well, all I know is that i am not buying one of those again :(

[pudder]

Like I said, only you could tell if it is overgeared. Your story is kinda like my Trinity motor problem. After a day at the track, I took home my buggy, opened up the motor and saw a wind blew off, and it was only a stock motor, nothing to worry about though I got an even better motor for 20$ :)

[ViperStrike]

I use a 17/87 with my 11x2 Speed gems pro and never have a problem.

Crashmaxx here is a picture of my new Crowd pleazer body.

http://users.erols.com/thelastd/fire1.jpg
http://users.erols.com/thelastd/fire3.jpg

[pudder]

Oh my, I like your garbage bag background... or that is what it looks like.

[ViperStrike]

:rolleyes:

Its a black tarp.
I use it to cover everything on my workbench.
my garage gets very dusty.
;)

[Crashmaxx]

Looks really good.:)

BTW:I'm not the one who asked about the crowd pleaser body.

[ViperStrike]

Oh

Duh I read it to fast :D

[k_sw31]

Wipes the drool off the side of my mouth ;) That thing is tight! :) Definatly the next body i am getting. :)

I guess the next motor I would try is the new speed gems pro's.

Viper strike, how has the wear been on the brushes and comm. ? (i will probably get the 15x2)

[pudder]

ksw_31, try the Reedy Ti motors, they are supposedly the best all around motors out now. :)

[k_sw31]

Yeah, that what I would get, but see I am waiting for my controller (my brushless one) to get back from germany, so I dont wanna spent a whole lot on brushed stuff, and I dont have a lathe, so I have to do the sand paper trick, so basically I am looking for low maitenence stuff, which I have heard the new speed gems yeild. :)

[pudder]

Since we seem to be posting pictures... I would like to post my RC10 in its winter gear. :)

[k_sw31]

Its not a T3 but sure :)

[pudder]

Hey, I just like looking at my own car! :D

[k_sw31]

Well, I can chip in too ;)

[pudder]

Okay, don't make everyone jelous now!

[k_sw31]

Lol :)

Right now I am working on making a fan attachment, so my firebird is all butchedered (lol that sucked) right now, It didn't catch any air at all :( Well, except when we pointed a leaf blower blower at it, That was funny as hell!! :D It will be interesting to see if it does any thing with a fan and such. :)

[ViperStrike]

k_sw31

The Speed Gems Pro wears well
the P94 brushes last a good amount of time.
I just cut the comm for the first time.
I get about 8 runs before I need to cut it.
I'm now using integy motors for racing.

[k_sw31]

So with the 15 turn i should cut it about every 20 runs? (or clean it) And how often would I need new brushes?

Is it worth it over other budget modifieds?

[ViperStrike]

It all depends on the brushes.
The brushes they come with last a bit longer.
I was using the double shunt trinity ones.
Just look at the comm and if its really pitted and black then get it cut. If it’s just a little black use a comm stick on it.
If your brushes are purple or blue replace them.
Also they should be worn in a perfect C if the middle is of center your brush hoods are not properly aligned.


The Speed gems pro motors dont need as much work as hand wound motors IE the D4, P94, Reedy TI.

[Timmy]

Viper - Very nice paint job on that body. What rims are they. Look good what ever they are.

k_sw31 - I am assuming you are talking about the speed gem 15t pro motor. The ones with the P-94 brushes. You should probably cut the com and replace the brushes every 8-10 runs or so. Now you see how great BL really are. BTW how is yours doing. I am thinking of gettin the same set-up 5300/warrior round christmas time if I am real lucky.

Well you guys may know me a TimmyRC10T3. That name wasn't working right so now am going to be using this one. I also have a pertty bad ass T3 like you too. I probably have done some of the craziest jumps with my T3. I have a link for everyone or it jumping. I am actuaclly pertty much making it like a Pede. I have Masher tires on it and it is geared 12/90 right now. Need some good weather to see how it runs/climbs/jumps. I have a 12T P-94 in there now and hope to get a new radio and BL for christmas.

Monster T3 pics
http://community.webshots.com/album/54282802kEzLJp

Jumping Pics
http://community.webshots.com/album/46317955yKWaSw

[Crashmaxx]

I wouldn't get a speed gems pro, my 11x2 one burned up completely after only a few runs. Maybe mine was just defective though. If you have good luck with yours I might buy another one, would be better then this 17 turn speed gems 2 I have, or I will get a P-94 if I have enogh cash. Maybe I should just go BL again, but I like this GT7 so much! If only my GT7 was a BL controller, that would be sweet, all the performence, longer runtime and no replacing brushes, wait isn't that exacly what novak's bl will be?:D

[pudder]

Timmy- why are some of the pics blurry like that?

[k_sw31]

Timmy- Right now I am waiting for my BL controller to get back from germany or where ever :rolleyes: What Hapend is I was running 12 cells in a parelell, and, the extra weigh over worked the combo, and It fried. SO, I sent it back about a 2 months ago :rolleyes: and am still waiting :(

Aw well, I should be getting it soon :)

[pudder]

KS- You'll like what I will be posting in the Evader threak in the next day or two... ;)

[k_sw31]

Your smooth evader break? :)

[Crashmaxx]

lol, you still waiting too? I have been waiting for 3 months for shulze to send my 18.61 back. No responce yet. Lets hope I get it back at all.

So don't hold your breath unless they have told you it will be there soon. I know, yours was lehner, right. But I think it will be the same thing.

[ViperStrike]

Its scary sending your stuff in for repair.
I had to send a ESC to LRP for repair.
I was surprised that I had it back in 2 weeks.
very impressive.

[k_sw31]

YA, I have sent a couple of controllers into novak, and I had them both back in two weeks :)

THe only thing is me and Crashmaxx are sending our controllers to germany :(

[ViperStrike]

Oh wow
thats scary.
probably takes a week to go thur customs alone

[pudder]

This is more of an Evader thing but I think you may like it...

became inspired by this project when I broke my Evader's chassis after landing the rear end of my chassis on the edge of a step from an 8 foot jump... also buy another guy who has already done this, but not quite like I did mine.

I started looking at the truck one night, remembering this other truck that was made, and well that is where I got the idea to do this.

I started out by taking a battery and measuring the width of two cells on the chassis right behind the front brace since that is where I would place the battery. I then made my line across the chassis and cut it. After that I did some customizing to the rear chassis plate, and removing the rest of the broken chassis, I drilled 4 holes in the chassis and rear chassis plate. I had some spare screws lying over from project RC10 and nuts to finish, so I used those. At this point, the chassis still has lots of flex so I rigged up an aluminum brace, it doesn't help with the flex too much but it does make the overall look better and a nice spot to mount the battery on. For the antenna mount I couldn't use the stock one on the chassis so instead of borrowing one off of my other cars I drilled into the top plate and the chassis, then drilling another hole in the chassis to mount (see the picture for understanding better). For easy access, I glued a strip of velcro to the top plate, but sadly while drilling the antenna holes I somehow cut the wire and had to replace it. As usual, I just ziptied the ESC to the shock tower. Battery mounting was also easy, I just had to drill 2 holes on either side of the chassis and thread a ziptie through it.

For electronics I used my Novak Racer ESC, a stock 27t motor, nice low gearing, and JR XR3 radio. My first run was in my living room/kitchen with those narrow ribbed tires and losi step pins on the rear. My suspension was way too stiff and I kept flipping backwards from the power. I then softened the springs up, the truck now sat lower and swapped the step pins for some Pro-line Road Rage 2 tires. The truck was low enough so that it didn't flip backwards, and so I don't wear down those step pins too much.

Please check out the pictures below, and/or download the video.

video: http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/MOV02288.MPG

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC02275.JPG
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC02276.JPG
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC02279.JPG
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC02280.JPG
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC02277.JPG
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC02278.JPG

The video was taken inside because I was just by myself and it was already dark outside. :)

[k_sw31]

Hmmm, that thing looks strangly like my old micro T3 project. :)

Except mine was sorta retarded ;)

[pudder]

mines Evader and, well it is just short.

[k_sw31]

You'll see what i mean, though mine never worked quite right ;)

[pudder]

oh..... I think the Evader was really easy to make into what I have. :)

[Crashmaxx]

LOL, that evader is great. Looks like a lot of fun. You should call it the wheelie master.;)

[k_sw31]

Lol that mini t3 was fun, if you looks closly, you can see my 2-speed that was powered by a 15 turn chrome modified :) That thing was impossible to control at 15 mph + :) I think the red zip ties made it go faster too :) ;)

[pudder]

Actually I call it HME_v.10.

What does that stand for?

Hoppin' Mad Evader, and well the _ and v1.0 were just thrown in for the hell of it.

[k_sw31]

Why the hell does germany have so far away :mad: ;)
Still waiting for my controller. :(

[pudder]

I want to go to Germany. :( This chick I know has been there 8 times. Probably because her family lives there, well besides her immediate family. Maybe I could tag along someting... on the other hand that may not be a good idea. ;)

KSW_31, I have been meaning to ask you this for a whille... why do you have blue shocks on the back and grey on the front?

[k_sw31]

Well, almost a year ago, I bought a GT from my brother's friend. He used to have a T3, and he ran an 11x4 D4, when he go into a horrific wreck (curb+t3+40 mph, you do the math) he broke a ton of parts, and he calculated that it would take near 100 $$ to fix, so he gave up on it (it was a team edition kit). So when I bought his GT he gave me the remains of his t3 (not that much ;)) so I basically had some arms, and a few other parts from the front including the shocks and the tower. Other than that, I got most of the rear end (including the tranny) so basically I took the better parts off what he gave and threw them on my T3. :)

[pudder]

Math?

[k_sw31]

add up the equasion ;) :rolleyes: curb+t3+40 mph= a lot of broken parts :P lol

[pudder]

Math?!

[Crashmaxx]

curb+t3+40 mph= a lot of broken parts

OK, so then:
a lot of broken parts=curb+t3+40 mph
curb=a lot of broken parts-t3-40 mph
t3=a lot of broken parts-curb-40 mph
40 mph=a lot of broken parts-curb-t3

I am pretty good at math.:p

[go1d1e]

I think you all have Waaaayyy too much time on your hands :p

[k_sw31]

With some people, math just does not mix ;) :p :p :p

[pudder]

I think I did some of that math thing on a science test yesterday. I have math next semester too. :(

I have hit a curb at an angle going about um.. 40 or so km/h :)

[k_sw31]

This was stait on at a curb going a ltittle over 40 MIles per hour :)

[4star]

Originally posted by ViperStrike
This is a Racer's Edge top plate.
only comes in Blue

http://users.erols.com/thelastd/frontend.jpg


what is that around your shocks?


howd you make em/ material?


i need some of dem to protect my dirt ridden shocks :D

[k_sw31]

well, you can use just plain ol party balloons, or i think you can buy shox sox at stormerhobbies

[4star]

ooo ok thanx man


btw today was the worst day for racing arg :/

i was in practice before the race started and was goin around the track tryin to get used to it (new design) etc so i decide to go as fast as a i can off this big double (big mistake :rolleyes: ) its an indoor track so theres 3-4 beams near the track, well i go off the double and start to head towards the beam :/ i hit it huge crackin noise i take off the body and i never had done it before but my brand new LRP was cracked in half :/ Other "injuries" included: broken shock tower (back) snappedsuspension arm (back)
o well atleast i brought some cash with me which got me a new shock tower/suspension arm/speed control

:D

[k_sw31]

ouch! :( One thing though, how did you break your speed control, i dont get it :confused:

[pudder]

Originally posted by 4star
what is that around your shocks?


howd you make em/ material?


i need some of dem to protect my dirt ridden shocks :D

I think those are spandex. There was a big thread about them a while ago.

[k_sw31]

How would you use spandex?? Wouldn't that be too big in diameter?

[4star]

Originally posted by k_sw31
ouch! :( One thing though, how did you break your speed control, i dont get it :confused:

well the poles are made outta concrete so when i hit it, it sent a masive shock wave i guess through the chassis and the speed control popped off its servo tape and it cracked down the seem where its sealed

[4star]

bah and my servo wacked out wont turn all the way to the left grr

[k_sw31]

Boy you dont wanna hear some of the wrecks my t3 has been in :rolleyes:

[pudder]

Originally posted by 4star
bah and my servo wacked out wont turn all the way to the left grr

I have had that happen so many times/ :(

I am asking for a hitec metal gear servo for Christmas. :)

[4star]

yea i have one :/


it makes the widest turns :/


if anyone can help me fix this lemme know :(

[k_sw31]

I have no clue but i have run standard servo's in my T3 for two or three years and i have only broken one or 2 gears :)

[4star]

omg your lucky lol


ive broke 5 servo's in 1 yr

[k_sw31]

Wow you must do worse things to your T3 than I do :p

I got competition now :p :p ;)

[ViperStrike]

I only broke the stock one.
then I upgraded to a metal gear servo and added a servo saver.
no problems now.

[GoFaster]

Won a race at my local track last night. I beat 3 XXT's and a Tamiya. WOOHOO! Two of the losi's were victims of circumstance, but still going at the end. HAHA My truck is a team kit from about 2.5 years ago. The body is beat, the spoiler fell off halfway through the first heat.

I hope those guys don't get their stuuf together between now and the next race, or I will be in trouble.

It sure help when you don't wreck for the whole main.
:D

[4star]

good job man :D

[pudder]

I think I have broken over 7 servos in the last year. :(

[k_sw31]

I think what has helped me a lot is that I am missing one of those flanged spacers in the steering, giving it a little extra play :)

But the steering is sorta sloppy :(

[ViperStrike]

Just put an extra servo saver on it.
problem solved.
;)

[k_sw31]

YA i shold throw my spare one in... as soon as i get my BL controller back :(

[DownhilKing14]

I always used to break servos at my local track because coming out of turn 8, there was a wall on the outside that you would ride up and tweak the steering, i finally just got better at driving and stopped breaking.
My worst wreck is driving my t3 off a 3 story building, but believe it or not, it took doing that 5 times to finally break the top front plate only!!!!

[pudder]

I'm asking for a hitec servo for Christmas. :)

[go1d1e]

I have a Hitec 645MG, and it works great.. nothing busted in the T3 or a 1/8th buggy on that servo.. but I want to get a digital, maybe a little quicker in the T3..

Only real issue i have had with it is that it doesn`t center perfectly. More so on the inferno than the T3.

[Notnerb]

Go get an FMA metal coreless servo. These things have so much torque (I don't know the numbers), and they're only $50. Ive had one for a year in my Rustler, and just put it in my FTT3. The only problem is, to get it in the T3, I had to custom-make a servo horn using that 4-horn thing that comes with servos and a Dremel.

[Crashmaxx]

Look at my cool new bumper!:D :p

[4star]

holy s**t! lolol

thats sweet man, did u buy it or make it :D

[Crashmaxx]

The bumper itself is a custom t-maxx bumper on t-maxx bumper mounts, it is not really mounted on, I just stuck it there cause I thought it looked funny, but with a few zip-ties, it could work.

So just buy a t-maxx bumper and mounts, and zip-tie it on.

[k_sw31]

Hmmmmm, i may have to do some work down in the shop today, make one of those... ;)

[pudder]

Hmm... Looks nice but I think I like the stock one better. I'd like to see that with a body on!

I'm getting a pede soon!

[k_sw31]

My top three choices for christmas-

Crowd Pleazer body
Pro-match VIS matched Sanyo 3300 stick pack
MX-3


I am hoping to get one, or possibly two of these items :)

[pudder]

Naner naner, I have a new body for racing! :p Sorry.

I am also asking for new batts, except I want Nuclear Power batts .:D

[k_sw31]

Frankly I do have the money to buy the batts and the body right now, I am just holding off till christmas ;)

[pudder]

I dont because me and my cool mother are splitting the price for the pede half/half. :)

[k_sw31]

Yay, now you get to experience the joys of stripping diff gears, a terrible tranny etc. :p ;) The only good thing about 'em is the chassis etc. is as durable as hell :) I think you should adapt a stealth tranny to one :)

My next car would be a mad bull :)

[Crashmaxx]

I am getting a micro rs4 for x-mas, should be a fun little rig, but sooner then that I am getting a FT GT. Should be sweet if it is anything like my FT T3, gonna put a cheap XTM in it until I can get a TRX 2.5, then it should be rippin.

I will have pics of my T3 with the goofy bumper and the body on in just a couple of mins.

[k_sw31]

HEy, I got a Micro, they are really fun :D

Oh yeah, if you want a used GT (factory Team) look no further, oh and dont worry, I have only ran it for about 2 months or so, and hte previous owner is really nice. I'll give ya 200 + shipping wiht a OS CV-X new piston and sleeve, and new head etc. Lemmme know if your interested ;)

[Crashmaxx]

Thats RTR, right? I am probably going to get one rolling off ebay for around $100-$150, and I have a deal with this guy that can get me a XTM .15 for $30, so I don't have to get one with an engine.

But your offer still sounds good, send me some pics to tamarac@comcast.net I will get back to you when my e-maxx auction ends on Sat. Then I will know just how much money I have to spend, if your truck is not too bad, I will probably buy it from you. I have $80 in my wallet right now, so I might see what I can get with that before my auction even ends.

I think I have boerd the rest of you for long enough about this, so here are some pics of the bumper.;)

[Crashmaxx]

And another.

[Crashmaxx]

Last one.

[k_sw31]

Well, every thing except the radio system (i dont havve a spare one) So how did you mount that bumper (i'll send you some pics of my gt soo. :)

[Crashmaxx]

$200 is a little more then I wanted to spend, but if it is as good as it sounds, I may go for it.

It is hard to explain how it is mounted since it isn't really mounted. I will try to show it with better pics in a sec.

[k_sw31]

Well, take into account that the kit alone goes for over 250 $ and it has the engine plus throttle servos and steering..

[Crashmaxx]

Yes, I wasn't saying it was a bad price, just that maybe something cheaper would be better. But probably not. Did you break in the new piston and sleeve yet?

I got a few more pics that might show how the bumper is on there, but they stink, my cam can't take pics that close.

[Crashmaxx]

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[Crashmaxx]

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[ViperStrike]

Hey Crashmaxx
if thats a digital camera you are using
set it to Macro mode.
this way when you take close up shots they will not be blurry.
The macro mode symbol on most cameras is usualy a flower.
;)

[Crashmaxx]

And here is why I was less considering yours.

I can get this one for cheap *maybe* and it looks to be great condition, no engine or pipe though:
http://**************/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=19168&item=1920770043&rd=1

And this is a good deal too:
http://**************/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=19168&item=1920615333&rd=1

Replace the ** with "cgi ebay com" with . where the spaces are.

But having one almost ready to run from someone I have known longer might be better. We'll see when my auction ends.

[Crashmaxx]

And it was on macro mode. I couldn't get it any better. Oh well.

[ViperStrike]

Oh,
sorry I was just trying to help :D
sometimes they just dont comout out right.

[Crashmaxx]

Yep, thanks for trying to help.:)

[Crashmaxx]

Oh, and here is a link to my e-maxx. So you can see how much it gets up to:
http://cgi. ebay. com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2565&item=1920435349&rd=1
just get rid of the spaces.

[k_sw31]

LEts see, assuming I sell the gt to you, i will pick up a new body, the batts, and ask for an MX-3 for christmas :D :D :)


NOw all I need is my Brushless controller :(

[k_sw31]

Hmmmmm, I think i'm gonna go make one of those bumpers in my shop soon, I am too bored.