AE T3 Forum v1.0

[pudder]

This is on the shock mount on the suspension arm? No problem, just get a longer screw and get a nut to put on the end, will fix your problem.

[freestylerT3]

thnx pudder that should work. Igotta wait to get it though. My parents dont let me spend money easily

[pudder]

Ouch, won't let you spend money for a poor 'ol screw and nut. :( Too bad, on the other hand I am on a spending spree...

me-"Mom, can I get an old buggy someone is selling at the track?"
mom-"how much is it?"
me-"$50"
mom-"okay"

I get it and 2 days later I am ending up ordering around 70$ in parts restoring it a bit. :D

Fun is money. :)

[freestylerT3]

true true i wish i could be like that

[pudder]

In due time my friend... :)

[MPTech]

Guys can you help? I posted this in the Electric forum, but a couple replies thinking it's the speedo. I originally asked about this a week or 2 ago in this forum and a couple guys said they were already running 16 turns with their stock ESC, no problem. Your thoughts, please.

I read alot about the new Speed Gem Pro 17D and everything pointed to this being GREAT motor. I advanced ordered it form Tower and waited 3 weeks for it to come in. I installed it in my sons RC10T3 RTR, replacing the stock 20T Mabuchie 540 motor. I did everthing the back panel said, oiled the bearings broke it in very slow for 5 mintues, flushed with motor spray, then installed a fresh-peaked 2400mah pack and stood back to watch it tear up asphalt. DISAPPOINTMENT. It ran like the stock RTR motor!!!! I checked the teeth mesh, looked fine. Checked the brushes, no hanging. No binding in the drive train (we had run the stock motor recently, so it was working just fine). I've been racing RCs for over 16 years, so I'm no novice. Don't get me wrong, it runs, but no better than the stock motor, THIS AIN'T RIGHT!!! I installed a P2K2 Pro in my TC3 RTR last week and this thing screams!!!! I used to race my son and I could take him (it was kinda close) with both of our stock motors. But the P2K2 Pro just eats this Speed Gem Pro 17D. His friend just installed a Speed Gem 2 16T in his Rustler, and it SCREAMS!!!

Let me answer some questions:
> as I said before, the drivetrain is not binding. I didn't mention it but it has full ball-bearings, replacing all bushings.
> I did not change the pinion. I considered dropping down 2 teeth, but I wanted to test it first to see what the performance was. I still plan to, but I can tell you that the directions say you can run the same pinion with a stock, all the way down to a 16turn (I thought this was strange, but the guys at AE know their stuff!) Additionally, if it was over geared, the car would start slow, but have incrediable top-end. Doesn't happen. Even holding it off the ground, it still doesn't have the horses the P2K2 Pro does. Also, the motor and battery are still cool, but the ESC was hotter than usual.

I would like an opinion from someone that knows for sure (like I said, I was already told a couple times it was OK), is it too much for the ESC? I can buy a new ESC, but would REALLY hate to buy one and STILL have this problem. I can try an old Novak that I used to race mods with (14 years ago), but it doesn't have reverse, and he really likes that for street racing (I hate to say "bashing").

[pudder]

That is quite odd, I know that the P2k 2 Pro would be better than the stock 20t but that is normal. If your motor is cool, then you should consider changing pinions until your motor will top out at a very warm temp after a very hard run, that is how it should be, it is better to have it cooler, but just play around with stuff and see how you do. :) You might also want to get a new ESC so you can safely go down to lower turns. :)

Check out some of the ESC's at www.teamnovak.com

[wgnfrk]

hey guys im new to the sport and i have a rtr t3 but i want to go faster and i dont want to change out the stock esc will a stock 24 degree motor work? the esc i think is limited from 18 to 36 turns isnt it? I know the 20 turn is gettin boring... any suggestions?? Also i have a cheap pack how much difference will a matched cell pack make? Thanks in advance:confused:

[pudder]

A new motor and a matched pack will make worlds of difference, for example:

I race my T3, today when I was racing with my 2000's (not too great at all) and didnt feel that great bunch I like to have, In the main, I used a 2400, geed batt, felt great punch and almost beat one of the mod guys and I was racing a stock motor.

[pudder]

Well today I bought some bearings and the owner of the track gave me a set of wheels for my RC10 grahpite buggy, so I tried them on my truck, and I also bought some new condition rc10 T tires (front) and raced with them, actually improve my steering, here are some pics. :)

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC01361.JPG

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC01365.JPG

[freestylerT3]

hey pudder that looks funny but hell if it makes stweering better whatever works

[pudder]

Buggy tires work hella good, but I dont want to use them on truck all the time, keep my truck to truck and buggy to buggy. I bought those narrow front tires for 5$ from another racer, like new old RC10T tires. :)

[wgnfrk]

thanks man but will a stock motor work with my esc that is a lrp runner?:confused:

[aedriver15]

yes, a stock motor will work with your esc. I recomend a mvp or p2k2. I'd buy a 21-23 tooth pinion too.

[pudder]

All depending on what motor you are running and what surface you would want to run anywhere from 18-21, if you don't have that money all at once, just buy a few, say 18(offroad) 20(onroad) that is usually a setup people I know use for T3. That is a good setup for a P2k 2 Pro motor, buy one, they are great. :)

Yes, your ESC will handle it because it is a 27 turn motor.

[Fastest T3]

there is a problem with my sevo and i need your help


i just bought the servo yesterday. it is a hitec metal gear servo
the problem is that the car delays for about five seconds before the wheels turn and the manual said it should take.6 something seconds. and when i am driving and the wheels do accually turn they get stuck that way for a little while then it goes back on its own.
please help

[freestylerT3]

check your steering trim on your radio gear. or something could be wrong with the servo saver. Check that too. It might be a faulty servo that u might need to return also. i have the same one and it works fine.

[pudder]

I stripped a gear in my T3 yesterday htiing a building or something, did some pretty funky stuff when I was in the city.

I setup a very small jump, something happened that made my T3 fly 4 feet in the air, do half a backflip and land smack upside down on a nice cement sidewalk ans slide 3 or so feet, I am not farfetched here at all, exactly what happened, nothing broke, my motor screws did loosen though.

[aedriver15]

I've done stuff like that ,except my car landed on the rear wheel and broke my axle.

[MPTech]

Hey guys,
Wanted to let you know, I still haven't resolved my S L O W Speed Gems Pro 17D problem yet. I haven't had the time to remove it and install it in another vehicle with a better ESC. (see my previous post about a dozen back)
But I did want to show you where I was getting my info from. Here's the chart in the back of the instruction manual (yes, even though it is an RTR, I have throughly read the instructions).
I am surprized about the gearing they recommend (for the record I am running an 18/87).
I am still looking for someone to confirm that I can run this motor with similar gearing, with the stock RTR ESC. I thought someone replied and said they were, anyone else??? Meanwhile, I have an Email in to Trinity about the problem.

[MPTech]

Didn't take my attachment:

[pudder]

That is a bunch of poop, it deppends on the motor and the track you are running on how you gear it. I run a ROAR stock and run a 17 tooth, very weird but my truck whoops ass. :)

[aedriver15]

those gear ratios are to give you an idea of what gear to start out with

[pudder]

True. :)

[KC10Chief]

Hey guys. Had my T3 for a few weeks now, and I'd been running a 10 year old Airtronics Contender speed control. Everything else was new like the 2400 packs, P2K motor etc. I couldn't quite keep up with the other guys at the track, but didn't think much of it. I finally bought a Novak C2 Cyclone speed control and What a difference! This thing hauls butt! I also broke down all of my battery packs, got a speed jig, and soldered them all together with Deans connectors and just solder them directly into the wires when I run it. I can't wait for race night now! I'm going to punish those guys now! I had no idea a new speed control could make that much difference! Matt

[pudder]

I wish I could afford a new ESC... Mine has no turns and still works good but it is old, I do fine in my races though. :)

Is your motor geared right too?

[WheelNut]

I'm looking to buy a new low turn mod motor for my T3, could you guys please provide some insight into this question. I'm looking at getting a motor some where between 14 and 12 turns.

[freestylerT3]

i got my new LRP IPC Pro Sport ESC w/ no motor limit and a 13 triple. it is going to be quick at the track next week. my truck is gonna go balls out again sweet.:D

[pudder]

Originally posted by WheelNut
I'm looking to buy a new low turn mod motor for my T3, could you guys please provide some insight into this question. I'm looking at getting a motor some where between 14 and 12 turns.

Tell a bit about the track you are running on and such, usually 11-15 turns is good for a mod class.

If available anywhere to you, Corally has some INSANELY good mod motors, the yare quite costly though, probably around 50-60$ for you guys since they are 110$ here. :eek:

[freestylerT3]

if ur track is short with alot of jumps and short straights like mine then you probably want a 16 or 17 tooth. if the track is long with few jumps a higher tooth pinion gear is better. hope that helps. a 11 or 13t is good for racing. i just got a speed gems2 13t triple

[WheelNut]

I'm not racing just yet, though a track is beeing built. I dont knwo what it will be like though. So I guess I need a good all around, FAST, motor. Something that will give respectable run times (I'm running 3000's) and torque to I guess. Also it woudl be nice to get a hard wearing motor...

[pudder]

Let us know, I would also be glad to help you out with a setup.

Died my rims black. :p

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC01446.JPG

[freestylerT3]

hey pudder still got those buggy tires on. wheelnut, a hard wearing motor depends on the amount of run time you put in it. if you run it every day and only stop while the battery charges then the motor will become less durable unless you use cleaner on it. speed gems have been working great for me im using my third one in about 5 months. my first one was on a bandit. they have workrd perfectly fine so far.

[pudder]

No man, I just have those ******* narrow front truck tires with the black rims on, my buggy should be going tomorrow.

Here is some pics of the ******* thing:

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/project_rc10.htm

[freestylerT3]

hey those pics look like that looks almost vintage. i got my motor in and it makes a little soft clicking noise when i ran it i loosened the pinion since it was really tight, but ill have to test it tomorrow. any other suggestions on what i might do will be appreciated.

[pudder]

It is vintage, about 12 years old, I can still get new parts for it too. :)

T3 is running great, I have a movie of the stock truck main yesterday and it is located at...

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/movies.htm

It is called "August11th 2002 Pro-stock main"

[aedriver15]

has anyone here tried doing tricks with their t3?I've pulled a barrel roll with mine.

[TimmyRC10T3]

You wana see some tricks look in the RC10T3 and RC10T3 in action ablums

http://community.webshots.com/user/rcfantimmy

[jakjones]

I am looking to build the ultimate T3 basher. I want a T3 and components that will last forever and not overheat. What do u guys think of this list? Please feel free to add or take away from the list. Any suggestions or opinions are encouraged.

T3 team updated
f1 pro reverse
hitec 645mg servo
Futaba 2PEKA 2-Channel FM


motor? (good low-end torque to get over obstacles/good takeoff off ramps)
battereries? (long run time and durable)
charger? (cycle, break-in motors,etc.)
servo saver?
bumpers?
titanium turnbuckles?
ball bearings?
suspension spacers?
transmission cover?
motor heat sink?
connectors?

? indicates I need help choosing the best part.


Please Help.

[pudder]

Get a Traxxas if you want a basher... T3's are race trucks. :)

[aedriver15]

t3's are just as good of bashers as a traxxas.

[freestylerT3]

no because traxxas is cheap when u break it and it isn't as good of quality T3s are for racing. i have a bandit for bashing. it is so much worse than a T3.

[jakjones]

I'm not interested in getting a traxxas or I would have posted this topic in another forum. So can someone please help me with my previous post.

[Crashmaxx]

motor- 14 to 17 turn speed gem pro
batteries- ballisticbatteries.com the 2400 stick packs
charger- ionic, milnium pro, quasar, quasar pro, supernova
servo saver-kimbrogh(sp) one
bumpers- I need some myself, tell me if you find some
titanium turnbuckles- assosiated blue ones
ball bearings- stock or boca
suspension spacers- RPM?
Transmission cover- RPM
motor heat sink- trinity?
connectors- deans are the best

Hope that helps.

I am also building a basher/jump truck T3 and I want some stronger suspension parts, so does anyone know who make some?

[jakjones]

Which trinity heat sink do i need for a p2k2 motor? oh and what deans connectors do i need?

[freestylerT3]

u dont need heatsinks but they can be nice to have. and u need the deans ultra plug. they give the second best connection other than soldering. hope that helps.

[jakjones]

so in order to have all the proper connections to my battery, motor, esc, reciever, servo, etc. I will need:

(4)Deans female ultra plug
(1)Deans 2-pin ultra plug-male
(1)Deans 2-pin ultra plug-female
(1)Deans ultra plug pigtail

Correct me if I'm wrong, because I'm trying to get everthing I need at once from tower hobbies so I dont have to put in two seperate orders especially for something that is small but significant. Oh and do I need to solder these particular plugs?

[LouisB]

Originally posted by jakjones
so in order to have all the proper connections to my battery, motor, esc, reciever, servo, etc. I will need:

(4)Deans female ultra plug
(1)Deans 2-pin ultra plug-male
(1)Deans 2-pin ultra plug-female
(1)Deans ultra plug pigtail

Correct me if I'm wrong, because I'm trying to get everthing I need at once from tower hobbies so I dont have to put in two seperate orders especially for something that is small but significant. Oh and do I need to solder these particular plugs?

You'll need a male plug for your ESC, charger lead (and if you wish to have a motor connection another to put on the motor, it's not really neccesary) A female plug for each of your battery packs, (or you can use the pigtails, they mean you'll have to do less soldering) you may also need one for your ESC, motor connection.

You don't use Deans plugs for radio/servo wires, only for the main power wires:)

If I were you I'd get 2 of the LXKX39 (male+female)
this would be enough for ESC, Charger and 2 batts and if you have more than 2 batts get LXKX38 (pack of 4 female)
The plugs can be a little tricky to solder but if you put the plug in a vise it's easy enough, just follow the instructions that come with it:)

[hooked911]

I have been reading this thread for a few days now looking for setup tips on the t3. I just got one and im having a problem with it wiping out as soon as i take the sweeper on the backstrech on my track. any good tips/websites??? thanks

[WheelNut]

Dude everyone is using the other thread now, please post there. :)

A good site is http://www.gj.net/~geerhed/index.htm There is TONS of great info. The man who made the page is actually on these boards, under the name mystracing.

[Intimidator4_GT]

I gots a FT T3 w/ D4 12T triple torque, lrp v7.1, trinity vis 2400 team matched packs, JR x2 radio and a JR Z550 servo

What does one have to say about this truck....
I love it in every aspect. handling is great ! i think this is the most reliable race proven electric truck out there! I don't even think a 4 foot thick solid wall of steel could hurt this thing if you ran it into one.

[Intimidator4_GT]

up,up,up

[Timmy]

Hey guys, This will probably be a long post lol. I use to be in this thread all the time until I got a TC3 and the truck got broken and never fixed. Well seeing that one guys truck with the BL in it k_sw31 I have been inpsired to get the truck running agian. I ordered the new chassis, rear shock tower, motor mount , cvd rebuild and rpm shock cups that I needed. Yes I had a pertty sick crash with this thing. Well in about a week I will have the truck up and running agian hopefully. Probably going to start running it with some old stock motors I got laying around. Then I will drop the new P-94 12T I have been using in my TC3 and go have some serious fun. Either way the truck is definatly way more fun to drive then the TC3. I have alot of money in the truck and didn't want to see it sit on the shelf anymore. Here are a couple pics of what is in the truck now and what it looks like and by next weekend I will have some pics of the truck rebuilt and ready for some more fun. You can probably guess how I broke it from my pics. If you guess huge air you are right. Let me know what you think of them. I guess you wana know what the truck will have.

http://community.webshots.com/album/45970621FnZsYE
http://community.webshots.com/album/46317955yKWaSw

Team T3
Aluminum CVD's, Blue Springs, RPM Bumper, Titanum Turnbuckles, Blue Motor Plate, Carbon Fiber Top Plate, Hitec 645MG servo, GMC Low Profile Body RPM Shock Cups, Phillips head stainless screws. I think that all for now lol.

[brian123]

Hey, im new at this i just got a team accociated t3 i have a p2k2 pro stock motor and a 22 pinion i run foams and ball bearings.

Ive heard every once in a while you have to rebuild your shocks well my only question is how do u?????

[brian123]

HEy man im on your website alot i took your advice on getting the rpm rear bumper

One question im new at this your going to think im stupid but what is the steering ball bearing i got front wheel ball bearings but i dont know what steering ball bearings are??

[brian123]

Originally posted by cucountry
Hey all, whats up? Im getting back into rc racing after about 10 years off and ive decided to go with associated. This is what im thinking about getting.

RC10T3 factory team
Novak Cyclone esc with Pit Wizard
Novak XXL Synthesised receiver
Trinity P2K Pro (i want to start in stock racing)
Trinity Team Matched 3000's Nimh packs
Hitec 5925 digital servo
Hitec Lynx 3D with spectra module
Intellipeak digital charger

Not for sure what tires yet, its an indoor track in colorado with medium to hard packed clay.

As you can see, my budget is almost unlimited and i want to have the best i can get so i will have nothing to blame but my rusty driving. Will this be a good setup for stock racing? Im also thinking about getting the factory team B3 and race it also. Is it a good buggy? Does anyone race in denver colorado or Ocala florida? Im in denver now but moving to florida next summer and they have an awesome outdoor track. Ok, so any advice on any other items or good tires and other part recommedations would be gladly appreciated.

If u run street like me i pit all 4 foams on and some stick it and i have more than enough traction

[brian123]

hey what were u talking about when u said u should replace the brushes every two months????

[smoothrider4x4]

:confused: I have the RC10T and was wondering if there is much advantage going to the RC10T3 Factory team vehicle. Would I see a lot of difference in performance ? My Rc10T has an Novak ESC, full bb's, original stealth tranny, aggressive rear tires etc.

[brian123]

Hey guys i have to questions once again i have only had my t3 for about 2 months so far here is a list of the hop ups i have,

P2k2 pro stock motor
22 tooth pinion
rpm mini bumper
all four foam tires
bearings for the front foams

And please tell me if u have any sugjestions (im 11) LoL

and what do u do on maintainnence (im11) for these things??

[Timmy]

Brain I try and help ya out. That was cool ya got the RPM Bumper. As for the steering bearings that actually go like in the steering where is moves so if is smoother. You really don't need them unless you are racing or your brushings break ( They have bushings now ok) As for replacing the brushes. You will want to do this probably ever 8-10 runs. Also if you know a place such as your LHS have them cut your comn every 8-10 runs also. Probably doing both at the same time would make sense. If you got anymore ???'s IM at Tapviper or email me at Tapviper@aol.com

[fisher]

what bearings should i order for the steering? i have the dynamite bearing set for the t3 already, but those weren't included.

~erik

[brian123]

hey all i have $40 bux to go out and spend any advice on what i should buy i have so far

rpm bumper
p2k2 pro stock motor
22tooth pinion
4 foams
front wheel bearings

i race street

[NV529]

does anyone know of any chassis mods to lower the CG of the T3? I did the up-side-down steering block mod and notice some difference in the high speed steering. my ? is, has anyone used the kyosho ultima ST type-R rear hubs (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p.pgm?Q=1&I=LXPU56) to lower the rear CG? if so how did it work out and was any mods done to the hubs to make them fit?

oh yea my last question is who makes those alum. L bracket for the rear camber link holes?

[NV529]

oh yea heres pic of my ride.
www.geocities.com/nv529/Imag0001t3.jpg

[NV529]

lets see if this works

[RC10tee3]

whats the fastest that a t3 can go bl or brushed

[PtCruiser2003]

I am looking in to getting a FT T3. What i want to do is switch over all of my electronics and things over from my ultima because my LHS told me they are going to stop making the ultima i have. plus i kept stripping out the trans.................


Anyway I am looking at this truck or maybe a touring 4wd. I wanted to know if you have found anything on this truck that seems to break easily hat doesnt have and hop up part to replace it?

[Crashmaxx]

No problems with my T3 yet. I have heard that the rear bulkheads or whatever they're called on a T3 break easily, but RPM makes some that don't.

[CalmCyclone]

PtCruiser2k3 -

The FT T3 is a great truck. There aren't any parts that are particularly fragile - at least the guys that run them at my local track never seem to break anything. I suppose it all depends on how often (and how hard) you crash.


CalmCyclone
R/C veteran, R/C racing newbie

[PtCruiser2003]

i dont crash hard with my electric. My nitro on the other hand........... I drive hard and fast and my kyosho cant handle it. I'm hoping that the FT T3 can.............

[Crashmaxx]

I think it can, today I was doing some about 2 ft. jumps and I landed all kinds of squirrelly and no broken parts. The only parts I have broken out of the 20 runs and 10 crashes so far, is:
1.The battery holding bar-the previous owner had seriously messed it up though, I made a custom aluminium replacement, will have pics later this week.
2.My 11 turn speed gems pro motor burned up for no good reason, got a 17 speed gems 2 and surprisingly, it goes almost as fast as before with the 11 turn.:D

So a really durable truck indeed.;)

[draggin drew]

out of the couple of wrecks ive had were on concrete with jumps at about 2 1/2 ft and all that happened to my ft t3 was some chipped paint!!!

[PtCruiser2003]

DRAG I LIKE THE FLAMES!!!!!!!!!!!!

[draggin drew]

thanx!!! it wuz my 1st custom paint job it wuz brush painted.

[bluesbum]

Hey guys/gals,

After watching many races and reading Car Action for awhile, I decided to get a T3 for my first car.

I got the combo deal from Tower:

T3 Car
DuraTrax 1500 6 cell
Tower 420 charger
Lynx 2 channel AM radio
20 turn motor
17 tooth pinion gear

Will this be competitive enough while I learn ? What hop-ups would I want right away ? I know a stronger cell pack but what else ?

Thanks in advance for being patient with us 'newbies'.
Just wanting to get in the game....

[T3Rules]

I have a T3 Team kit and am running a trinity P2K2 . What kind of batteries should i use to race. I will be racing mostly stock and maybe some modified in the future. I was thinking 3000's. Would their be that much of an advantage to running the 3300's compared to the 3000's

[Prinler]

I have yet to recive my t3 in the mail. I do have an evader. From what i can tell. The T3 is a major upgrade. Evader is just sad. Before i forget Pudder, Nice buggy. the rc 10 buggy turned out really nice. Low turn motors, Nice packs, and nice TIRES are prolly the best upgrades if your a little speed deamon like most of us. Most newbies dont think about it but Tires are the most important part of a R/C Mobile. If you have no traction, what the hecks the point :) I personally prefer the Dirt Hawgs.





The collection.
E-maxx heavily modded
HPI Rs4 Pro 2 11 turn d4 cyclone tc
Evader Going back to stock :) lots of hop ups.
FT T3 13 turn Speegem2 13 turn Futaba mc330
Zip Zap knock Off (cant forget that one)

Anyone Recomend a (*gulp* cant belive im saying this) buggy. Nothing top of the line. Cheep

[Maxxmtpro]

i just got my T3 a few days ago all i have put on it as far as accesories is the front kickup and soon a rear plate

im looking for a good setup as far as

ESC
Motor
Tires
Batteries
Pinion
Spur


im me at polaris659 for 1 on 1 opinions
Thanks
Dan

[hooked911]

could you post some more info on what you will be doing with the truck (racing or bashing). if your racing what class will you be running stock or mod?? and what type of track is it. also how much are you willing to spend?

[Maxxmtpro]

well im was thinking mostley bashing and driven around the house ill update you on what ive bought so far and havent even recieved them yet


ASSOCIATED-rear motor mount
RPM- rear bumper
RPM- front bumper
RPM- gear cover
RPM- 3 degree rear mounts
RPM- blue claws front and rear
PRO-LINE- dirt works front and rear
ASSOCIATED-front graphite a- arms
TRINITY p2k pro
will be running with same gearing till i figure out what a good setup will be for spur and pinion i was thinking 20 pin and 87 spur reply back on what i can put for gearing and what i can put on the RTR T3 next

[hooked911]

If your wanting a good reversing esc get the f1 pro reverse or the novak super rooster. In a non reversing esc i like the cyclone from novak. for bashing batteries get what ever you can afford. I would use at least 2000's. also if you get matched packs you will have more power. go here for some good deals on motors and batteries. www.sheldonshobbies.com. click on the deals section. on the gearing i would pick up from a 16 to a 21 that way you can find the right gear for the motor your running. on my p2k pro i run a 18 87 and it seems to do pretty good. just keep an eye on the motor temp. as far as the tires i dont bash so dont really know about that but i have heard good things about the proline dirt hawgs.

[Maxxmtpro]

trying to figure out how to post pics

[Maxxmtpro]

trying to figure out how to post pics

[Maxxmtpro]

it actually worked lol now ill find an actual picture of my own and post it for ya all


do any of you know if thier is a inner body shell that could work for these trucks i think in past threads some guy had one on his T3

[RD Racing]

Here's a few pictures of my new T3 Team kit.

Running a Fantom 12 double
Novak Atom speed control
Pro-Match Racing 3300 cells

Roy

http://www.rdracingproducts.com/T3-3.jpg

http://www.rdracingproducts.com/T3-7.jpg

http://www.rdracingproducts.com/T3-1.jpg

[Maxxmtpro]

looken pretty good thier rdracing im still waiting on some pics of my own

mine looks exactly like the pictures i posted above

what i got now

is the stock esp esc
stock wheels and tires front and rear
RPM blue motor mount
rpm front and rear bumper
carbon fiber front a- arms
rpm gear cover
rpm blue 3 degree rear mounts
front kickup



expecting shipment soon to have my

pro-line dirt works front and rear
Rpm blue clawz front and rear
and a p2kpro

[Nemo]

Hey prinler you said your t3 was for trade would you consider trading for a stampede? LMK

[Prinler]

For trade? EEEEk no way. Its the best truck i have ever owned. I have an Evader thats got lots of mods i might sell but i dont think i want a rustler. I would tradr for Maxx Parts tho.

[PtCruiser2003]

Factory team T3 with:
TRC foam tires
Proline ribs and bowties(offroad)
Novak Cyclone
Wet noodle wires
JR radio XR3
futaba servos with metal gears
P2k motor
Sanyo 2400 7 cell
Proline Dodge Ram,chevy silverado, and GMC sierra bodies
MIP CVD's
tons of blue anodized parts

[PtCruiser2003]

heres one with an old racing body on.
http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/774ff73a/bc/My+Photo+Album/IM000521.jpg?bcJbSF.AR0Ryyb25
next one
http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/774ff73a/bc/My+Photo+Album/IM000522.jpg?bcJbSF.Aofp55tjo
number three
http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/774ff73a/bc/My+Photo+Album/IM000524.jpg?bcJbSF.A2wRHEMI6

[RC10's]

I srtip out spur gears quite frequently, and have never really thought of why. Ive always asumed its from jumping too high and hard and landing on concrete (which i do a lot), but could it have anythign to do with the slipper clutch or differential being too tight? thanks guys.

[ARIZONA_DRIVER]

Well, I have a T3, however it is bone stock. (it is the RTR.) I havent even had the bushings replaced for bearings. (i will do that trust me). I wanted to know, before I go crazy and put all my money on hop ups, and finally start racing, shall I just wait for the T4 and then spend all my money on hop ups? I only use this T3 for bashing right now, so its not like I have done anything. Thanks.:)

-Alex

[Prinler]

Um set them up like they should be :)

[Prinler]

If your gonna have a R/C car you might as well make it worth while. The T3 is a well deserving truck. The T4 wornt be out for prolly 2 years. Gimmie a break! hope up your t3. It only money. you will get more. trust me

[Mystracing]

ARIZONA_DRIVER - I don't know what hop ups your talking about besides bearings, but you might consider buying a Team version used from one of the bulletin boards. I've seen many listed for $70 - $90 and that would give you full bearings, CVD's and a bunch of extra parts.

As far as the T4 goes it will seem like an eternity but typically it's only about 6 months from the buggy release to the truck release so the T4 will likely be available by August but very unlikely before that.

[ARIZONA_DRIVER]

Alright, thanks for the replys.:) I made my decision to just keep my t3, prolly buy a team version, then tinker with it until the truck release, then just buy the T4!! You can never have to many RC's:rolleyes:


-Alex

[PtCruiser2003]

any one have any good ideas about a good spur and pinion set up? i have a p2k motor and a cyclone esc and I am running on carpet with foam tires.

Any segestions

[RC10's]

How many turns is your motor? that makes all the difference in the world.... I have an Orion 12x2 with an 85 spur and 21 pinion, which is 4.04:1. It is a little sluggish on the low end but has good high end. My friend has an reedy T1 (also a 12x2) with a 85 and 22 and his has better low end and high end then mine, so motor is as important as gearing. But i would reccomend something in the 3.75:1 range for good low and high end. good luck

[Se_12alty]

hello fellow T3 owners. I have a question that may have been asked already. can someone tell me if the graphite front shock tower will fit my T3 from an RC10GT? thanks alot.

[PtCruiser2003]

Originally posted by Se_12alty
can someone tell me if the graphite front shock tower will fit my T3 from an RC10GT? thanks alot.

I dont know if its from a GT but i have a graphite front shock tower. I got the truck used. I am not quite whats realy in it but im learning slowly.

And about the turns on the P2k i dont think that there are different turns in a p2k. How do i know that i have a 3.5:1 or a 4.01:1 ratio.

[RC10's]

The shock towers from the GT and the T3 are completly different, i have both and they will not interchange, which is too bad because the GT front end is a lot bulkier. and to find your gear ratio you divide your spur by the pinion. the resulting number is how many times the motor turns for every 1 turn of the spur, the higher this number the less high end but better accelaration and the lower this number the more high end but less accelaration. Again i would aim for about 3.75

[Mystracing]

PtCruiser - Your motor will catch fire with a 3.75 gear ratio on carpet, if your foams are the size of regular truck tires; here's the story.

For starters the P2K is a ROAR legal stock meaning it's a 27X1. It is a relatively high RPM motor though. I run a 18/87 combo on typical offroad tracks, when I run stock. Going to on-road you might think that you should gear up but that often isn't the case.
Gearing up often causes slower lap times because the motor doesn't have enough torque out of the corners and gets extremely hot resulting in hung brushes and a slower top speed. With the carpet the traction will be high and the motor will be pulling tremendous amperage out of the corners. I'd recommend starting with a 17/87 combo and working up from there, if the motor isn't over 160 degrees after 5 minutes with that combination. If you prefer you can stay in the range between 5.12 and 4.35 though that's pretty much exactly what is says above.

It's also a bad idea to go over a 20 tooth pinion unless your drag racing, or just seeing how fast it will go. If your just trying to make it go really fast do what you wan't but going over 19 won't make the truck cover a 90 foot straightaway any faster. It's actually slower because the motor doesn't have time to spool up.

If you tires aren't the same diameter as normal truck tires you'll have to use rollout to figure out what gearing to run.

Associated recommends 20/87 (or 4.35 if you like) but you need to understand that the T3 has been around for so long that that gearing is really for older generation motors like the Midnight 2 that could handle bigger pinion gears because of thier lower RPM's and higher torque. Trinity recommended that the P2K be geared a tooth or two lower than the Midnight 2.

[PtCruiser2003]

i'm thinking a 87 18 combo. i have TRC foams blue in back green in front. The foams are about 1.5 to 2 cm shorter then bow ties on stock rims.(my off road tires)

[RC10's]

I didnt realize the p2k was a stock motor, so yeah my gearing estimates are a little off. With the higher RPMs in new motors you can afford a lower gearing (higher numerically). Good luck

[PtCruiser2003]

yeah i looked and i dont have a 18 so itried a 17 87 combo and it was ok i guess. I didnt put any trac compound on the foams. I just wanted to ask if there is anyone else in this entire board that is running their T3 on carpet with foams? I dont think i am the only one. But maybe.

one other thing i am looking for parts for my front end so that i can make my tires have more on road tread. i want more grip for my front end. cause when i turn only like 1/4 of each tire makes contact.

[Rinkrat99]

Hi all

I recently bought a RPM Blue Gear cover and the top screw (longer) doesn't reach the heatsink. Does anyone else have this problem? It measures almost 1/2" from head to toe of the screw.

[PtCruiser2003]

I have the blue cover but i dont have the Heat sink,and I have no problems.

[Prinler]

OMFG!!!!! i just hooked up my T3 with a 5300 lehner brushless motor..... OMFG! it had to be doing 45.. .while slipping the slipper.. it was great.... then the rear screw holding the shocks came off... and it started to do a wheele... and it flipped and skid on ita back with no body :( bad me bad me! :(

WHO HOOO!

[Cope57]

Sounds painfully expensive if you destroyed something. You should always run it with a body shell. http://64.207.13.28/mysmilies/otn/other/11doh.gif

[PtCruiser2003]

I finally got my truck set up just right. I ws coming around the last turn during practice and almost right over a 12th scale. I got a 15x2 moter, cyclone esc,and MIP CVD's. I am running a 19 87 spur and pinnion combo. My motor is a little warm but not to bad. I love the set up. I got TRC foams on all four wheels, with ground effects traction compund. I can keep up with the guys and thier TC3s and i have run over a couple micro RS4s.:) I even broke an outdrive on my trans after a nasty brush with the wall followed by a good 10 cart wheels.:) Good thing this is just practice. Now if i could only find some other people to run Carpet Trucks with me. Then I would really have some fun.

You race that truck on carpet?:confused:
Heck yeah!!

[jpel200]

Ok fellers, what gives? How come I can't find a forum for the T2? I have a friend that has one and wants to start racing with it. But he nver raced before. It has a cyclone speed controller, a midnight motor, and bearings all around. I am sure he needs some upgrades, just not sure what. The course he will be racing on is small for the most part, tight, and a little bumpy. any suggestions? By the way, the reason I don't know any of this stuff is because I have a xxxt. But I would love for him to come out and race, so I am asking. Thanks guys. Hey, if we all bought the same truck, racing would be really boring! LOL

[sledgeU812]

well sounds good, but i would definately upgrade the motor. ive ran a midnight in my sledgehammer before, they are pretty doggy, and if the competition is as fierce as it is around here, he will get run off the track. i would reccomend a P2K if your track is really tight. also, what for batts is he using?

[Se_12alty]

what pinion do you T3 owners reccomend for a 19T chameleon trinity motor?

[RC10's]

Assuming you still have the stock 87 spur i would run a 19 or someting right around there. If it accelerates too slow go to an 18 if it accelerates to quick and has no high end go to a 20 or 21. Good luck, its all about experimenting to see what combo works best with your, motor, car, batterys, esc....etc.....

[Se_12alty]

its funny, today i cleaned out my motor and decided to go w/ a 17 tooth and for some reason it didn't allow me the space to put it there. i've been using a 13 tooth pinion and it seemed to be fine w/ the stock 87 spur. i did however manage to put a 13 tooth and it is heating up more than before. i'm thinking maybe i put the screw in the wrong hole and minimized my motor adjustablility w/ pinion/spur. oh well work on it later on, thanks for tip.

[RC10's]

You run a 13 tooth pinion!?!?!? How does that have any speed whatsoever? THats a 6.69:1 ration, im running a 4.1:1 ratio and it accelerates extremely fast and has good top speed. How much top speed do you have with the 13?

[Prinler]

Does anyone havean extra stock CVD i can have for cheep? or even free? just one bone. with a pin? lemme know
hiimsteve@hotmail.com

[Se_12alty]

i get alot of acceleration off the line and curises pretty good on the line. i'd say its roughly hitting 20 mph under 25 though.

[Prinler]

20mph? not good not good

[Se_12alty]

w/ a 19t? i thought it was expected, well good nuff for now maybe i should just get a whole new setup. :D

[Prinler]

naw just electronics :)

[PtCruiser2003]

You all ever seen a T3 run over a HPI RS4 because its painted the same color as the carpet. I nailed him so hard. He went under my A-arm, then got stuck between my tires. After it happened i seggested to the guy, that i ran over, that he should at least put a yellow stripe on it or something.

[RC10's]

yeah 20mph means you need to re-gear, a 13t is a little low.....and yeah RS4s are stupid and should stay outa da way

[k_sw31]

Its like a monster truck derby :p

[Se_12alty]

Originally posted by RC10's
yeah 20mph means you need to re-gear, a 13t is a little low.....and yeah RS4s are stupid and should stay outa da way

so for a 20 turn motor, 20's mph range is not that good? well i finally got a bigger pinion to fit and it seems to be some what faster but judging 20's is hard to eyeball.

[RC10's]

on a 20turn motor mid 20's is decent. as long as you still have good low end. ultimately all that matters is that you like the feel

[AznJunkie]

okay i fnially re-geared and found that a 19tooth fly's in my car. i also came to the realization that my damn NiCd packs are $hit and can't power for nothing. with a friends NiMh pack i was doing much faster and my wheel fell off cuz the lug nut for the tire came off. back to my LHS and get a new one. :(

[pudder]

Sorry I haven't been around, I just realized that I hadn't gotten an email notification for this forum so...

I'm back.

[k_sw31]

yay

[RC10's]

I run a 12x2 Orion Chrome touring modified in my T3. the other day i noticed the back plating was loose so i tightened it back up and the motor and speed control got very hot. so i took the back plate off completely and cleaned everything, resolderd all my connections and it still got hot but not as hot. Then today it stopped working completely, i pushed it and it started to work but went extremely slow at full throttle then stopped and it has not worked since then....... I dont know motor internals well enough to even know where to start solving the problem...any theorys or suggestions would be nice....the brushes are new and are making contact and the speed control is good. dont know what to do now....????

[k_sw31]

Ok, first off, pull the motor off and give it a good cleaning, this including giving it a good blast of motor spray, and also, if the comm is discolored, clean it with a comm stick, and if it is uneven, take it to your LHS to get it trued.

Here are some more detailed instructions (courtesy of pudder)- http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/howto_motorclean.htm

Also, make sure the brushes are making even contact with the comm, and are not burnt (purple ish black), lastly, check that your gear mesh is set properly, and that there is hardly any resistence in the tranny.

[pudder]

It sounds like you have a hung brush. Do like KSW said and clean the motor, and make sure the brushes slide through the brush hood smoothly. Have them in with the springs, and pull back on the brush shunt, and let it go back to the comm. It should "snap" back to the comm, if it doesn't, look at the brush, spring, ect.

[RC10's]

thanks for the tips guys, ill try those things and let you know...ive had problems with the brushes in the past, but i think the problem is bigger.....

[k_sw31]

Well, take your motor apart, make sure everything is all good and shaped up, one time somehting similar happend to me and it turned out part of my comm had melted off :p

[pudder]

I'm not even going to ask about that one...

[RC10's]

well i took it entirely apart and cleaned it all and it works now....my whole fleet is up now RC10GT RC10T3 RC10T and RC10.

[k_sw31]

Lets see, my pede will be driveble as of monday, my GT just needs a little tuning, and I need a new motor and a working ESC for my micro, and once I get either a new chassis or finish make those aluminum braces for my T3, and fix my super rooster, my whole fleet will be working :D

[pudder]

But then you will get a canned heat in the mail and POW! You will have anotyher one to get going! :p

[k_sw31]

I think novak maybe getting two or three esc's in the mail soon....

[pudder]

Here are some pictures of my T3 in action at racing yesterday.

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC03747.JPG
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC03744.JPG
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC03742.JPG
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC03741.JPG
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC03740.JPG
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC03762.JPG
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC03739.JPG

[losixxx213]

I used to own a t3 rtr and within the first week I messed up everything in the tranny,including the top shaft. Anythin like that happen to you guys?

[Se_12alty]

nope not yet. and not to mention that i bash the Hell out of my T3. only problem i had was the bottom screw for the shock popped out on a high jump.

[k_sw31]

YEEHAW :D

I just got my Brushless controller today, I didn't have any luck with it in my pede (:() so I spliced a couple broken T3 chassis together and got it running :D Boy, this thing flies, I must have been doing around 40 (no joke) and I still wasn't topped out, awesome braking and run time, plus best of all, no mantenence :D

[Se_12alty]

how much did it run you and what setup did you go with? and can you post pics please. :D


Originally posted by k_sw31
YEEHAW :D

I just got my Brushless controller today, I didn't have any luck with it in my pede (:() so I spliced a couple broken T3 chassis together and got it running :D Boy, this thing flies, I must have been doing around 40 (no joke) and I still wasn't topped out, awesome braking and run time, plus best of all, no mantenence :D

[k_sw31]

Well, the setup was a 7018 Warrior with a Basic 5300 motor (both by lehner), but I fried the 7018 a while ago, and fine design hasn't heard back from the distributer in Germany, so they sent me back this 4018 as a replacement. The original setup ran me about 240$, but It was worth it :)
:)

[RC10's]

ksw31- thats a pretty slikc looking set up there, i was gonna go brushless in my T3 but i bought a GT instead, its cheaper, but i do miss the simplicity of the electric...
and losixxx213- the stealth tranny is the greatest thranny ive ever used i have 4 of them in 4 different cars and have never had anyp roblems with any of them

[AznJunkie]

Nice setup k_sw31. :D

Can you go in reverse? Or do you have to program it with the software to go in reverse? Thanks!

[k_sw31]

Well, right now it is not setup to go in reverse, but I am pretty sure you can program it not to.

By the way, this thing rips on 10 feet of carpet, too bad my mom got mad at me for running it in the house. Hehe, I was letting the tires turn to pizza cutters (literally :eek: ) when one of the wheels flew off :eek: Luckily no damage was done, but lemme tell you, i didn't know gladiators could get so thing :D

[AznJunkie]

Cool. Do you have to run a receiver pack? I heard that it clog a lot and you need a receiver pack to prevent it from clogging.

[k_sw31]

Well, I ran it about three times without a reciever pack a few times, the cogging wasn't that bad, but you needed to get it going about 5mph before you could floor it, I threw a rx pack in today and worked awesome :D Still wouldn't be good enough for racing htough, you'd need something like a Schulze 18.61 to do that :)



PS, if anyone wants a vid, let me know.... :D

[k_sw31]

Now let me introduce you guys to the ultimate bashing body! (camo duct tape it awesome :))

[pudder]

And I still say mine is better!

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC01658.JPG

[RC10's]

thats a beautiful looking creation there pudder.

[AEcrazyT3]

Pudder.. Nice front tires there.... How is the handling with them?

[Mystracing]

k_sw31 - Very nice. I'm personally still think a milk jug cut in half is the ultimate though.

[PtCruiser2003]

Pudder i'm liking those fron wheels. Are those buggy wheels?

My Racing body

[Mystracing]

Not only are they buggy wheels, but I'm pretty sure it is a buggy.

[pudder]

It sure is a buggy... Original RC10 Graphite...

Here it is after a new body:

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC01902.JPG

[k_sw31]

Above is my only T3 body:( But I'm gonna order a crowd pleazer soon :)



Speaking of which, I'd like your guys' opinions, what color scheme should I do? I'm thinking either a Yellow/Blue/Black fade, or just strait Blue Streak, or a silver or crome racing stripe/trim with the rest blue, what do you guys think? :)

[pudder]

I would go with the blue streak and chrome stripe/trim. You can do it however you want though.

I did my body blue streak and with some silver trim. All the silver I did though was mainly the rollbar thing

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC00726.JPG

[pudder]

I did some editing to KSW's truck...

[k_sw31]

Speaking of my truck...


Today, mr. T3 met mr. brick piller, there was a very lound snapping sound, and it turned out mr. brick pillar doesn't like mr T3. :p

Broken kick up plate
all servo saver stuff is broken
broken top plate
bent battery strap, etc... :D

[pudder]

Breaking stuff rules!

[k_sw31]

Hell yeah! Can I get an AMEN here?!?!? ;)

Now this gives me an excuse to order all the parts, that way I can throw in a crowd pleazer :)

[PtCruiser2003]

I got my Kyosho Ultima unover by a buick and i didnt have to replace that many parts.............:eek:

[I8A4RE]

Nice hit k_sw31. I did about the same thing. In the middle of replacing my chasis but having some real hell with getting the screws in without stripping them. Anyone have any experience with this? I am using the blue alumn replacement screw kit but I can barely get them to go in before I strip it. Any suggestions this is driving me nuts.

[k_sw31]

damn double posts :rolleyes:

[k_sw31]

Try pre threading the holes with those beefier cap head screws, and then get a bar of soap, and stick the screws in that to act as a dry lube, should work :)

PS, it was a nice hit, like biting into a snickers, a big satisfying crunch :p

[pudder]

What kind of hex drivers are you using? When I was putting my T3 kit together, tightening down the blue screws with those crappy allen keys stripped the allen heys themselves. Now that I have high quality hex wrenches, I have no problem wrenching down blue screws, or any screws for that matter and havent stripped one since I got the new drivers.

[k_sw31]

allen keys suck

[pudder]

Ya, they lick scrotum sack.

[I8A4RE]

I bought a very good set of ball hex wrench's. I get the screw down about half way and it strips the screw for sure, not the wrench. Should I not use ball? I am pretty sure the wholes are way to small currently though.

[pudder]

I don't like balls, they don't get nearly as much grip on the screw as a high quality regular drivers will. If you buy them, they will probably take out your stripped screws.

[k_sw31]

Well, dont get the rpm ones, they have been stripping on me... :(

[kilrbzz]

Just got a T3. What spare parts should I bring with me to the track. Thanks

[k_sw31]

First of all, buy some rpm rear a arm mounts, those are the most break prone things on the T3, so if you cant get some rpm ones, at least keep a couple of spares with you....

Also, with hard front on crashes or nose dives, the top plates are prone to break, so it is a wise idea to keep a spare with you :)

One last thing I can think it the two holes on the rear tranny brace can strip when there is stress on them, either have an extra one or get an aluminum unit from trinity :)

Good luck and have fun :)

Oh yeah, lots of body clips, roll pins, bearings and loose screws are good to have, and you probably want some extra springs to tune your suspention to your track...

[pudder]

Bring all of your spare parts, you never know when something will break.

I wouldn't worry about breaking though, been racing over a year now and havent seen a t3 break racing.

[Vmax911]

Originally posted by Se_12alty
its funny, today i cleaned out my motor and decided to go w/ a 17 tooth and for some reason it didn't allow me the space to put it there. i've been using a 13 tooth pinion and it seemed to be fine w/ the stock 87 spur. i did however manage to put a 13 tooth and it is heating up more than before. i'm thinking maybe i put the screw in the wrong hole and minimized my motor adjustablility w/ pinion/spur. oh well work on it later on, thanks for tip.

Did you ever solve your "no room" problem?

Reason I ask is because I'm trying to run a 17/90 combo and it barely fits. Then I hear these gyus talking about 20+ pinion gear. Maybe I have something bent. I'll have to go check it out...

[Se_12alty]

the largest pinion i put in w/ my 87 spur was a 23 tooth. the problem was my rear motor guard limited my motor movement and all i had to do was bend it back some and problem solved. hope this helps.

[k_sw31]

Its not exactly smart to bend that peice back, you can mess up and tranny bracing and all that stuff, just pick up a smaller spur, like an 85 or an 81 :)

[Se_12alty]

it was a preowned t3 and the bumper was pushed in and that was my pinion problem. i pulled it out and is fine, no tranny problems.

[k_sw31]

Oh, lol, you better give your truck a run through and make sure nothing else is tweaked or broken, I know personally it takes some real force to break or bend those rear chassis plates ! :eek:

[Vmax911]

Thanks for the resonse guys. I do believe my rear plate is misaligned. I bent it out a little bit and and everything fits fine now. I am going to replace the spur, rear plate, and motor plate to make sure everything is straight. Plus it gives me an excuse to buy cool blue parts! :)

[k_sw31]

blue is faster

[Vmax911]

Originally posted by k_sw31
blue is faster


hehe... That's the plan!

[k_sw31]

Now all we need is Pudder's peice of literature that proves why blue is fast :)

[Se_12alty]

Yerrow is faster mang!

[pudder]

Oh now thats just ******* ***. I wonder if I could find the piece I wrote about blue being faster...

[Se_12alty]

YERRRRRROWWWWW ALLL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!


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[Se_12alty]

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[pudder]

You could have atleast edited my truck so the blue parts are yellow. :p

[k_sw31]

Yellow is a fruit color, unless it is screaming yellow and is in a yellow/blue/black color combo:)

[Se_12alty]

no way man Yerrow a fruit color, what are you smoking and can i have some. let me put it like this. All our child hood characters are yellow: Big Bird, Sponge Bob Square Pants, Pikachu list goes on!!!!! But are there any Blue one's hmmm only one i can think of is the Cookie Munster and he's an exception cuz he likes cookies. :D

[k_sw31]

Originally posted by Se_12alty
no way man Yerrow a fruit color

then what color is a banana??? :p

[Se_12alty]

lol yeah it is yellow for a limited time only but it starts off green and then yellow and eventually brown. essentially maybe brown may be the better choice of color! hmmmm "What Can Brown Do For You" :D

[Vmax911]

Originally posted by Se_12alty
no way man Yerrow a fruit color, what are you smoking and can i have some. let me put it like this. All our child hood characters are yellow: Big Bird, Sponge Bob Square Pants, Pikachu list goes on!!!!! But are there any Blue one's hmmm only one i can think of is the Cookie Munster and he's an exception cuz he likes cookies. :D

What about the smurfs?

[k_sw31]

what about the blue tellatubby? wait, nevermind, they are all ***...

[PtCruiser2003]

Originally posted by Se_12alty
no way man Yerrow a fruit color............

Have anyone you notice you have been saying yeRRow?:D

[k_sw31]

Yeah, I'm just used to it, my dad says yerrow just like he says purpoe (the R pronounced softly like an british accent) :p

[RC10's]

why are we talking about colors? who cares? and Se_12alty whats the deal with that stang? whats been done to it?

[Se_12alty]

lol about the colors dunno how its getting manifested, the pix just a photo chop someone did as a joke to recruit yerrow hooked up cars on altimas.net. not my stang or my pic. if you can see the front ends are the same and so is the intercoolers. imo its a Mistake and not a mustang lol. i drive a 4 bangger and its funny how mustangs think they are so fast cuz they out class me. its all good though i have no beef w/ dumbestics just like to joke every now and then.

Originally posted by RC10's
why are we talking about colors? who cares? and Se_12alty whats the deal with that stang? whats been done to it?

[kilrbzz]

Thanks for the advise on parts. Any suggestions on a setup for rough bumpy tracks? Medium jumps with loose sand.

I vote for blue!

[Se_12alty]

okay i bought into the "BLUE" hype. i just ordered blue titanium turnbuckles and some other stuff. you guys better be right about blue being faster or i may end up sandind them down and painting them YeRRoW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D ;) :p :o :cool:

[Vmax911]

I actually have some purple turnbuckles on my T3 which were left over from my HPI NMT. So my color scheme is all screwed up!

[pudder]

Hey, I went to racing yesterday and ran a few races with my 19t. It was a bit too fast for the small track but I had a blast. I do much faster laps with a stock motor, and more laps too with no crashes sometime...

If any of you want to see my not so great driving with my fast truck, click on the link below.

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/vid/MOV03893.MPG

Be forwarned, its almost 6 minutes long and just over 30 megabytes...

[AznJunkie]

Nice racing video pudder. What kind of 19t motor are you running? Which pinion and spur combination are you using? Thanks!

[pudder]

17/87 pinion/spur combo and it was a Trinity Chameleon 2 Pro running a 3300 and Tekin 411G2 ESC. :)

It seems like a good gearing for that track, I prefer the stock if I want to race seriously... I think I got 21 or 22 laps with the 19t and I got 23 with my Reedy MVP, probably because it is a lot more handlable and I can take a much better line, and I didn't crash once in first race when I ran the MVP. :)

[Se_12alty]

lol nice video! right now i'm debating whether or not i should buy a new armature and brushes for my chameleon or if i should skip it and just go w/ the stocker MVP. my only delima is the price i would save 10 bucks rebuilding and face shipping down time. or i pay more and get stocker and no down time but won't be as powerfull then the chameleon IMO.

[pudder]

Its up to you on that. I have the MVP and I like the performance a lot better than the P2k 2's and P2k's I have had.

[Maxxmtpro]

its been fun all but im now leaving this forum and traveling to the Juggernaut 2 forums now

i put my T3 iin the b/s/t forums just to see what i could get for it and i had one person want to trade for an on -road car and 3 people want to trade their juggernaut 2's so im awaiting my new juggernaut 2

Thanks for all the tips
Dan

[pudder]

In the words of Ace Ventura Pet Detective...

"Take care now, bye bye then"

[speedydave]

"Aaaaaaaalrighty then!"

Sadly, I have sold my T3, :( BUT, on the bright side, I have a B4 on order at the local Hobby Town.:D

[k_sw31]

I'll have a T3 and a B4 :D

[Se_12alty]

yeah i was asking because you had both, and you can compare on the quality, life expectancy, and overall performance on the two. i guess i'll just go with the rebuild since my magnets still seem to be good as well as teh end bell, just need to order new brushes and get teh armature. i hope this rebuild will be better then the original.

Originally posted by pudder
Its up to you on that. I have the MVP and I like the performance a lot better than the P2k 2's and P2k's I have had.

[spreckenzy]

what parts are interchangeable between the t3 and t2 and gt?

[Se_12alty]

your tires!!!! make sure they are 3/16 inch :rolleyes:
Originally posted by spreckenzy
what parts are interchangeable between the t3 and t2 and gt?

[k_sw31]

Originally posted by spreckenzy
what parts are interchangeable between the t3 and t2 and gt?

Well, there are a lot of the same parts between the T2 and the Gt, but the only thing the GT shares is the turnbuckles, and that is pretty much it (tires :rolleyes: ).....

[pudder]

If I'm not mistaken I think GT shock towers, suspension parts, and other stuff will fit... I would have to ask around at my track if anyone wanted to know exactly what fits.

[spreckenzy]

gt, t2 i am interested in idler gear, shocktowers and bellcrank assembly regarding the interchangeablity between the gt and t2. thanks pudder your a great help.

[Se_12alty]

i posted a while back about the GT shock tower fitting the T3, but a couple people said its a no go. hmmmmmm Carbon Fiber!!! *only if they can make it YeRrow*

Originally posted by spreckenzy
gt, t2 i am interested in idler gear, shocktowers and bellcrank assembly regarding the interchangeablity between the gt and t2. thanks pudder your a great help.

[k_sw31]

Originally posted by pudder
If I'm not mistaken I think GT shock towers, suspension parts, and other stuff will fit... I would have to ask around at my track if anyone wanted to know exactly what fits.

Nope, I still have my FT GT, none of the suspension parts are intercahngeble (cept for the shocks :rolleyes: ) same with idler gear, since the gt uses a bigger diff, the idler gear is smaller....but hg still makes alloy idler gears for the b3/t3 if that is what your after....:)

[spreckenzy]

an alloy idler for the t2 is what i am looking for. also aluminum shock towers for the t2.

[k_sw31]

I am pretty sure HG (http://www.1hg.com) makes an alloy idler gear, but you'll have to see if the shock towers fit from the GT, otherwise you are out of luck... :)

[RC10's]

yeah there are very few interchangeable parts between the GT and the truck series. I was able to take a rear A-arm mount off my RC10 on to my RC10T though....good luck finding your parts

[pudder]

Originally posted by k_sw31
Nope, I still have my FT GT, none of the suspension parts are intercahngeble (cept for the shocks :rolleyes: ) same with idler gear, since the gt uses a bigger diff, the idler gear is smaller....but hg still makes alloy idler gears for the b3/t3 if that is what your after....:)

I was talking about the GT parts being interchangable with the T2 in some of my above posts. I know there is quite a few GT parts that will fit.

[k_sw31]

yeah yeah yeah....I picked that up :rolleyes:

[Se_12alty]

i ordered my armature for my chameleon along with new brushes, do you guys know if it will require breaking in? i know it is broken in already from factory but do you guys know if i need to do a break in since its a new armature?

[pudder]

No you dont need to break it in.

[Se_12alty]

well since its a new armature and new brushes i am goign to break it in anywas now that i think about it.

Originally posted by pudder
No you dont need to break it in.

[pudder]

It doesn't really matter. I never break in my comm or brushes when I get them cut/replaced, and I have asked around and have been told it is not needed, you can do it if you want, just a waste of time for me.

[k_sw31]

I dont really break thems in, but I just give it a spin or two before I put it back in the truck to make sure everything is together right...and to seat the brushes...:)

[Se_12alty]

okay i see that its not necessary breaking in, but i will run it slow and get the brushes seated in and smoothe onto the comm. at low idle.

ebonics i be speak too! :D
Originally posted by k_sw31
I dont really break thems in

[k_sw31]

Ok, firsts of all brotha, it be 'eubonics'
;)

I do watch the two airplane movies a little too much, that and the tremors movies, and the.... :p

[RC10's]

Does anyone here have a T2? The T2 truck never really seemes to catch on quite like the T1s and T3s did. Ive heard pudder talking about a T2 project or something, do you have any pics of that? And does anyone know what the motor turn limit on a tekin rebel is? I just got one from my friend and dont know what it is capable of running.

[spreckenzy]

i am getting a t2 next week. i am putting a brushless motor into it. I like that is has an aluminum tub chassis. got a good deal on it and i am looking forward to the project.

[pudder]

RC10's, it is quite a bit like the GT. I think you can use many GT parts like a-arms, shock towers and other things. It does have an aluminum tub chassis. I found the wheelbase to be pretty short compared to my T3, maybe it was just me... The gearboxes are identical too. If you ever break parts, you could still order them from AE, or maybe use GT parts.

Hope this helps any.

No, I wasn't doing a T2 project though, I don't even have a T2.

[k_sw31]

If you go to www.1hg.com (Hammad guman), go into the hot deals section, and they have a T2 kit (along with a B2) for 150$ that includes everything they make for the truck...looks like a good deal :)

[frumundamaxx]

i'm looking at getting a t3 soon and i was wondering: do the stick type packs work with it? also, what are the axles?? i'm looking at the RTR version. i'd like to get some RPM talonz for street tires, and i'm not sure which to get, the 3/16 or 1/4".

thanks

[pudder]

Yes stick packs work fine in the T3. I don;t know what you mean by "what are the axles" though...

I would reccomend getting the sport or Team edition T3 over the RTR because you can get better electronics for a little bit more. I think there is also a special edition RTR that comes with really good stuff. I am not sure where to find it thought but it sounds like a good deal.

[frumundamaxx]

tower hobbies has talonz listed for the t3, and then some for associated trucks. the t3's say 3/16", the "associated trucks" are 1/4" i just wanted to make sure i get the right ones. oh...i'm refering to the axle diameter. i guess the hole in the rim is either 1/4" or 3/16", depending on the truck it's for.

according to associated's website, the sport comes with a mech speed control and no radio, and the team doesn't come with any electronics at all. the rtr comes with an esc and radio. i know it's not the best stuff around, but i'm not planning on racing, at least not for real. i do plan to get a bearing set when i get the truck. i don't have a bunch of money, otherwise i would get the factory team edition. i'll look into the special edition, though.

[pudder]

Well the talonz will fit. I already know that only the RTR comes with electronics so i said that if you got the sport or team you could buy electronics, better ones for not much more cost. The ESC that comes withthe RTR is crappy. Real Crappy.

[frumundamaxx]

ooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhh....australia!! i see now...sorry for the confusion. i'll look more into it...

[frumundamaxx]

how's about this:
rc10t3 team built
futaba 2PH 1 S3003 1 MC230CR (i fly planes, so i've got a better servo than the 3003)
Associated Racing Pinion Gear 24T 48P
Trinity P2k2 Stock Motor
how does that look?

also, i'm looking at peak performance power plant pro batteries. they're rated at 3000mah, and they're nimh's. how long would these last with a Trinity P2k2 Stock Motor? i'm trying to cap out at $350, and that stuff puts me right there.
sorry for the questions...i know they've been asked a million times on the boards, but i really appreciate the help.

[frumundamaxx]

according to tower, the sport actually comes with a "DS stock motor". do you know what that is? help me...it's all so confusing...aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh...there's too many choices!!!
i want something that will take abuse, but won't abuse the wallet. do y'all have any suggestions, or do i have a good list in my previous post? am i missing anything important?
oh...i'd like to stick with the t3...that much i do know.

again, thanks for your patience and help!

[pudder]

Your choices in that one post look good except get a SMALLER pinion. You won't even be able to fit a 24 tooth to my knowledge. Instead, get a 20 tooth.

The "DS" motor is okay, but you will benefit from the P2k. Save the DS for a beater car.

[frumundamaxx]

ok, thanks. i'll do the 20 tooth. i'll have to look around some more so i can understand what the different gear sizes will do for me. do you have any suggested reading?

[pudder]

Not really. That is just a good start for gearing with a stock setup.

[k_sw31]

frumundamaxx- The setup you are looking at looks good, and definatly do around a 20 tooth pinion, but it is a good Idea to have more around, incase it gets lost or you need to switch a gear out...

You'll want the 3/16 " wheels btw...

Also take a look at the RTR special edition, it is basically an rtr team built with a good stock motor similar to the P2K (its a reedy mvp) and a good esc plus a good servo, and decent radio that will get you going. For batts I suggest you look at www.promatchracing.com they offer excellent stuff at good prices...My 2¢ :)

It can be found at- https://www.ssl-stormerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/seekpart.pl?pn=ASC7008

[pudder]

The motor that comes with the special edition, I have raced with an MVP for a while now, its an awsome motor.

(Trinity is overated)

[grewst]

Hey all,,,

I have a question for you..

I bought a FT T3,, The king pins are hard anodized,,but are they steel,alum, or TI??? I'm asking because I have a set of TI ones, and I was wondering if I should change them out???

Thanks,
grewst