Traxxas Stampede Forum v2.0

[cummins driver]

Dr. Loomis, were you talking to me about making another? All this cats stuff has me confused.lol

Eric

[k_sw31]

chaps, in gowns, lalalalala la laaaaaa

[pudder]

^He knows what he's talkin aboot!^

[k_sw31]

crabs, in town, lalalalala la laaaaaa!

sing it with me!

[SS Pede]

Which would be better to lube the Pede's tranny?

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDT02&P=7

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LX2880&P=M


BL power means the tranny will take a beating, so I need some good lube.

[pudder]

I'd get the teflon stuff. If you want a grease, I suggest going down to an automotive store and buying a spray can of lithium grease, or you can buy it in containers as well. It doesnt break down and sticks pretty good. I like the spray stuff better because it is a bit thinner.

I just put a Novak SS with 5800 motor in my pede and I've been driving it around a bit. I use the lithium grease and it works great. :)If I were you, I'd get the teflon stuff though.

[mj_bandit]

Why is my other name blocked on here now? All the sudden I try to sign on,and it says the administrator blocked my name. GOD..FOR WHAT?:o

[SS Pede]

How often do you think I'll need to reapply the teflon stuff? I assume it would stick to the gears pretty well, but I'm wondering. Obviously less frequent maintenance is better.

[pudder]

Does the product not say when to re-apply? I'd say after your first application, run the truck for a few packs, then take apart the gearbox to check the gears after a while. You'll then know how long it lasts. For easy application after the grease and stuff is cleaned out first, you could just take off the rear skidplate/brace and drop it in the hole.

I dont even know what I'm running right now for transmission lube. lol Maybe I'll take it apart someday.

[SS Pede]

I haven't purchased the lube yet, that's why I was wondering how often it might need to be re-applied.:) I will just have to see when I eventually buy it. I really like the idea of using the hole in the bottom of the tranny, I'm definitely going to do that.

[pudder]

Wicked. I was sick at home again today so I put together a 1500 and 1700 7 cell packs. I hope it will be warm out tomorrow so I can run them, and I want to get some new pictures of my pede as well.

Until then...

[mj_bandit]

cats

[R/Cbum4life]

My stupid batts went on the fritz, im pretty sure they are junk now. I had two 1700's, they will half charge and a couple of the cells in each pack get real hot. I am going to combine the two into one good pack. Anyone have any suggestions on nice batt's to get. I don't want to spend tons of cash on em but want something nice. I have a duratrax peak charger by the way. I wan to go NiMH but thats alot o cash. I am open to suggestions.... Also anyone out there have rpm rims on their trucjk. I just got some talonz for mine, they look awesome, but I cannot get the rears on. I have the rpm hexes on but there still is not enough thread there to get the plastic lock nut to hold. You think my rims were mispackaged, they did come without the hexes.... Anyone else familar with this problem??

[cummins driver]

Well, im not having much luck with my nitro truck, so i think i might sell it, and put the $ into the stampede. Im not sure if i will or not, but well see. Im tired of cranking forever, and then it dying or breaking on me when i can/do get it to run. I love how fast it is on top end, and the sound, and the run times, but man its a pain in the butt:rolleyes: . If i do decide to spend money on my stampede, what should i get? I know i need bearings because my back bushings are wore out, and they are eating up my axle shafts. How bad are the 5x8 bearings really? Are they really all that bad? I dont want to buy hubs too, and i can replace a bearing every know and then if it busts, so would they be ok for me? About the highest i ever jump my truck is probably 3ft, and ive never broke anything. I guess ill keep the esc/motor i have right now, but may upgrade later. I had it geared 13/87 til i stripped the spur gear, and i think ill buy another 87t spur, and run it like that because i like the power it has like that. I will mainly be running it in the dirt, and jumping it a little. I would like to get some blue rpm clawz wheels(i think thats what theyre called), but im not sure. Im keeping the stock tires, and i might also get a blue rpm gear cover. Is there anything else that is nesecarry? I also might buy a metal geared steering servo sometime(or a good one with plastic gears). Any suggestions on a cheap one(about $30)? My charger says it will only handle a 1700 battery, but i would like to buy a 2000. Do you think it would handle it ok? How much better will a 2000nicd be over a shark 1500nicd? Thanks for any help. Also, how much are 2 axle shafts(mine are a little ate up), and how much would 2 pairs of those blue rims cost at the LHS?

Eric

[cummins driver]

Also, would a traxxas e/t maxx 2055 steering servo work good for a stampede? I will just be bashing, and would like something with decent torque and durability, so would this be pretty durable in the pede? Will it plug into my futaba reciever? How much torque does it have(if you know)? Thanks for the help. HOPEFULLY i can go to the LHS tomorrow, and if i do i will try to get an 87t spur gear, some kind of bearings, and a 2055 servo if it will work fine. Thanks

Eric

[k_sw31]

I picked one of those 2055 servos up for like 10 bucks used. Its poop. Loud as hell, and doesnt have much more torque than a standard servo. Get a 625 mg from hitec. :)

[pudder]

I agree, get a 625 servo from Hitec. I have a couple of them, and use one in my Stampede. Plenty of torque and durability. I havent regretted buying it at all.

I ran my pede a bit today but it was pretty cold so runtimes still werent great. Hopefully its nicer outside tomorrow.

For now, here are some pics:

http://64.42.204.232/temp/DSC07654.JPG
http://64.42.204.232/temp/DSC07656.JPG
http://64.42.204.232/temp/DSC07657.JPG
http://64.42.204.232/temp/DSC07660.JPG
http://64.42.204.232/temp/DSC07665.JPG

[R/Cbum4life]

I would highly recommend the bigger bearings and carriers, I promise you will start blowing them out more often, especially as they get older or if you ever get them wet. Your going to spend the same amount of money replacing the smaller ones. Plus the hubs have the rpm warranty. Everything else just get as you break... Don't spend more than you have too.

[cummins driver]

Well, ill see about getting the 5x11's. So thetraxxas 2055 is not that great for a stampede? How much $ is the 625mg? I just want a reliable servo that is cheap, and would like to not have to order it, and just buy it at the LHS. Thanks for the help.

Eric

[SS Pede]

I have a reliable, pretty cheap servo (got tired of destroying the gears in the stock servo). I bought a JR Racing Z590 for $45 at the LHS. It has metal gears and plenty of torque. Sounds like it is pretty similar to the 645 that everyone recommends.

I agree with the upgrade as you break stuff method. For example, with the Novak SS BL system I thought I would strip the idler gear really fast, but I haven't yet. I'll buy an aluminum one if I strip the stock one. Also, I have 5x8 bearings and haven't busted them yet either. 5x11 would still be a great idea though.

Pudder: I see you have the Novak BL also. I have a question for you (or anyone else): I experience radio glitching at range, and I'm not sure if its the BL or not. The reason I'm not sure is that I'm missing the end off my antenna from a crash. I've done a test: I drive the pede slowly away from me, and the farther away it gets, it starts stuttering and I start to lose control, until when its a couple hundred feet away I can hardly control it at all, it just drives crazily in bursts.
Any ideas? Obviously I'm gonna patch on some antenna wire to make the antenna the correct length again, but help is still appreciated.

[cummins driver]

I think i might go to the LHS today, so i think if/when i go, im gonna try to get the following things: Guestimated prices

1) 5x11x2.5 bearings(8) $20
2) 87 tooth spur gear $2
3) stub axles(2) $5
4) no solder motor connectors $3
5) RPM 5x11 bearing carriers $10 for front/back

I might chicken out once i get there, but well see what happens. How much will 4 5x11 carriers cost me(2front and 2 back)? If i get this stuff today, ill have my truck in good shape to run. Also, how much will 8 5x11 bearings cost? Thanks for the help. I would definatley buy some 5x8's if i knew they would hold up, because i really dont want to spend about $30 on just bearings, but i also dont want them to break, so i dont know:confused: . Ill try to go with 5x11's, but well see. Do all my prices sound about right for what im getting? Getting the 5x8's will take about $10 off the price, and ik cheap, so im probablly gonna come back with 5x8's if those prices are right, but well see. Thanks for the help

Eric

[pudder]

Originally posted by SS Pede
Pudder: I see you have the Novak BL also. I have a question for you (or anyone else): I experience radio glitching at range, and I'm not sure if its the BL or not. The reason I'm not sure is that I'm missing the end off my antenna from a crash. I've done a test: I drive the pede slowly away from me, and the farther away it gets, it starts stuttering and I start to lose control, until when its a couple hundred feet away I can hardly control it at all, it just drives crazily in bursts.

Ya, I have been having this problem as well, and the range seems to get lower when battery voltage does. I e-mailed Novak about putting a 4AA pack like nitro cars have in my truck with the SS. He told me I should be able to do this as long as I dont turn the esc on or something.

I just gotta find some batts and I'll try it out :)

[R/Cbum4life]

can't remember if i asked this already... Anyone have rpm rims that continue to fall of becuase the axle isnt long enough for the locknut to get a grip, I have the right hexes but I am beginning to think that they mispackaged my rims... If you're going to spend money on bearings I don't htink that 5x11's cost much more than 5x8's, you just have to spring for the carries, eventually I bet you will upgrade to the 5x11's though, its only a matter of time before they break. My idler gear, I managed to strip that with the stock stinger motor, lol. I went right to the aluminum idler too!

[pudder]

Maybe contact RPM?

I'd go for the 5x11's for shizle. I'd have blown up so many 5x8's by now, and not to mention you use RPM parts with that, which are great. :D

I've been sittin around all morning sippin beer and I made a 4 cell reciever pack, the AA's I found were a bit worn out and the pack sits around mid 5 volts, I'm going to try it after I charge a pack and see if it changed anything for glitch wise.

I should buy some fresh AA's tomorrow if this works good :)

[cummins driver]

Well I ended up only making it back with:
10, 5x8 bearings ($25)
1 84t spur gear(didnt have 87t)(almost $4)
2 stub axles ($5)
2 aluminum round pipes 1ft long a piece(1.19 a piece)

They didnt have 5x11 carriers at the LHS, so i just got 5x8's which were still expensive. I have everything in the truck now(except aluminum pieces which are for my homemade clod chassis i started on today), and the wheels are a lot tighter, and it is just smoother. I jumped just a little with no problems. I just put in the new spur, but i havent tried it out. Thanks for the help guys;) .

Eric

[SS Pede]

I noticed in one of your pics the antenna is not sticking out of the top of the blue tube. Is your antenna shortened? Mine is missing about 4 inches off the end. So maybe that is the problem. I don't see how it could be the BL that is screwing up, since the problem clearly gets worse at greater range. I figure (and I hope) it's a radio glitch.

What do you think? Antenna length?

[mnster]

Yeah It's the wire!!

Maxx jeep on a pede???

Has anyone tried a maxx proline cj-8 body on a pede or the new hpi rubicon?

Do you have a pic perhaps??

[pudder]

My antenna is the stock length. It's like 5mm short from sticking out the hole. I will replace it because there may be a break somewhere in it, I'm not sure.

I took my pede to the track today with the BL and threw some foam tires on it. It wheelies like mad! Very fast too, was a blast to drive. Next weekend hopefully I can arrange a monster truck class so I can race it.

Weather's been getting better here too lately so I should be able to go outside and drive my pede soon!

About pede pics, go to traxxas's message board, look around the picture and stampede forums, theres lots of pics. I've seen some Jeep CJ-8's on pede, looks good.

[cummins driver]

I drove my pede in the woods on our 27 acre farm today. It plowed right through most things, and climbed the hills i was climbing with it great. I have been having some motor problems with my P2K though, and i think it needs new brushes:( . I guess ill put the stinger back on it for a while, but it actually runs pretty good with the stinger too in my opinion, but ive never drove anything with a 15 turn either, so i dont have much to go by.lol Next time i drive it down there, i might get some pictures and post them. Overall, i had a blast though. The Pede is a great truck.

Eric

[cummins driver]

Here is me driving the truck in the woods today. I had a blast, and it just has the stock stinger in it geared at 13/84. I really like the power it has at that gearing for running where ive been running. It does really good, and im liking the bearings a lot too, they are really smooth compared to the bushings. Pictures(if theyll post):

[cummins driver]

Topping the hill:

[pudder]

Whats with the white around the pics?

[cummins driver]

A little flexing:

[cummins driver]

It wouldnt let me post them full size:rolleyes:

Eric

[cummins driver]

Last 1 im posting of the woods. Here it is clawing its way to the top:

[jdm3849]

Nice pictures, makes me wanna run my Stampede.

Just got some new crystals tonight for my JR, might get the truck running soon.

What is good gearing for a Novak SS in a pede?


Thanks

[pudder]

17/87 works good for me.

[nitrorulz]

Heres a couple shots of my 2nd BL Pede! I've done the widen'd front, RPM carriers, 5x11 bearing's, Metal Idler, HS625 steering servo, gas servo saver, bigger tires, evader shocks etc.
I painted this Pro-line Silverado body and snapped the pics before it gets ripped and scratched to death!

http://www.freeyellow.com/members8/thepilotmaster/vgpede.jpg

http://www.freeyellow.com/members8/thepilotmaster/vgpede2.jpg

[cummins driver]

Comp. wont let me see the pictures, but i have a question. Would a sirro(sp?) CS-80 metal geared, ball bearing high torque servo be good for a pede? Also, could i come close to pulling with a sportmaxx with 4wd if we hooked them both to a pulling sled? Thanks

Eric

[pudder]

Nice pede! You should really cut those chevrons like mine!

I drove my pede around today, I really need a new body. I setup a small jump on a dirt road, it was pretty fun! I'm supposed to race stampede class sunday, but I might go partying tomorrow night.

[nitrorulz]

Thanks! Yeah, I wouldn't be interested in cutting those tires. They are hard to get and quite a bit bigger than stock, plus they are as grippy as the Masher 2000's! I'm not as happy with my 2nd Novak system because this one runs way hotter than my first system from last year when they were first released. I ran the one all last year geared 18/87 with Masher 2000's and with 7cell GP3300's, but this one thermal's with that set-up, so I went down to 17/87 gearing and only 6cell GP3300's, but it still shut down the other day with that set-up!

I now have it geared 15/87, but its way too low geared like that. Lost quite a bit of top-end too! Anyone else here have the Novak in theirs and having it thermal?

[serpent69]

Yea, I got the novak ss system for my pede..I dont even know if I did the first set up part rite...because the lights never even blinked..but I set my throttle program with the controller off. I turn on the esc and the red and green lights come on solid..I've tried it all.. could It be my radio? Im getting so mad. ERRRRRRRR

[serpent69]

Cats,Think I fixed it...get you pics of my pede finished finally tomorrow:):D

[cummins driver]

What would be a good 16t double, or single for a pede for about $30-40? Would it be a big improvement over stock? Should it be a lot faster, and pull the wheels if i get on the throttle hard off the line? Thanks for any help

Eric

[pudder]

Trinity Speed Gems 2 are good motors, and are fairly good priced as well. Check out pricing and motor selection at www.towerhobbies.com

[cummins driver]

It says all the speed gems 2 motors are discontinued( http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0096p?&N=N&C=&F=TRIC4616&L=TRIC4910&S1=TRINITY&S2=ELECTRIC&S3=MOTOR&S4= )

How are the monsters of touring motors? They are very cheap. Will i be doing wheelies, and will i see a lot more power if i get a good 16t motor? Thanks.

Eric

[pudder]

Check out a few manufacturers motors out, like orion and trinity. The best thing is to go to their websites and look around.

[cummins driver]

I see now it says the monsters of touring are for touring cars(duh:rolleyes: ), but what about this one: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXAPZ0&P=7

[pudder]

On another note, I should have a new video coming out soon with some bashing with my bl.

[jdm3849]

Yes, the Speed Gem 2 motors are discontinued. They were replaced by the Speed Gem 2 Pro line of motors, which use p-94 endbell, d4 can, and regular machine wound armature available in different winds than before.

I would highly suggest getting one of those, it may be more expensive in the beginning, but it is rebuildable and makes good power.

[jdm3849]

nitrorulz: Very nice looking truck, what tires are those and where did you get them? Are they heavy?


Thanks

[serpent69]

Anyones caster blocks break? Anyone got aluminum ones?:D

[pudder]

Never broke one of those. Although the ballstud ripped out of my shock tower hole. I'm gonna have to fix that somehow or buy a new shock tower :( Looks like the good weather has gone away from here as well. I dont think I'll be drivin pede again for a while.

[pudder]

I just finished my new video for my BL pede. It's about 4 mins long and 14 megabytes.

You can download it here:

http://64.42.204.232/vid/blpede.avi

[pudder]

Important: Video will not stream. Please right click "save as" and save to hard disk.

[serpent69]

Jeppers,FINALLY fixed my pede. IT FLY'S..Im excited. Turns out my Servo,and Receiver is JUNK. That's what was causing all them problems..:(

[pudder]

Just tell me about the ******* cats!

[k_sw31]

Pudder- the Cats are four pounds...

I repeat: Cats, four pounds, lalalalala la laaaaaa!

[cummins driver]

Please dont start that stuff again. Who cares about cats? Anyway. Would my stampede have a lot more power than the stock stinger for PULLING, and just driving with about a 16t double? Would it wheelie off the line, and have a lot more torque? I know some of you have a similar setup, so i want to know what you think. Also, is there any motors that are like a 16t single? Thanks for the help. How would this motor be:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDVC4&P=7
Will it hurt my run times much? Also, do you think it will strip my idler? Thanks for any help.

Eric

[jdm3849]

Your runtimes will suffer with a 16t.

I had a 16t and did not strip a idler.

Even though it is lower turn (usually means less torque) it makes more power, so it will have more rpm's and torque.

With my old pede and 16t triple I was getting wheelies, your results may vary depending on gearing.

I do not know of a 16x1 motor.

[cummins driver]

Thanks a lot JDM. That is the kind of answers im looking for.
Keep em coming. What about the motor?

Eric

[pudder]

I was making a reply but my window got closed by accident :rolleyes:

[Saboteur]

Hey guys. Been thinking of a nice Pede kit to start off with and use my spike esc and revenge of the monster stock motor...that is if I dont sell the gear and spares with my TL-01. Anyone else running stock motors in their pedes? I'm not looking for all out killer speed. Just a decent 25-30mph with sufficient run time is fine enough for me. I'm using Orion Vmaxx 2400NICDs at the moment. Hey pudder, are the vids of your pede on the site working again?

[cummins driver]

As of right now im running the stock motor, or a 27t P2K. But, tomorrow im ordering a duratrax esc that will handle a 16t motor, and ill get a 16t motor sometime. The stock pede goes about 23mph. Maybe a little faster with your motor. I have mine geared low for a lot of torque. They are fun, evenin stock configuration for just bashing, and if u get one, u should really try jumping it some. I love jumping mine, and ive never broken a part.They dont make the kit anymore, but im sure you could buy a roller on ebay.

Eric

[jdm3849]

A stock RTR Stampede with a peaked battery goes 18.3 mph.

A good stock 27turn motor should get you speeds of 23-26mph with good gearing.

[Saboteur]

Sounds good. I recall my LHS having 2 Pede kits lying around or so. I'll see what I can do.

[pudder]

Ya, all of the videos on my site are working again. Take a look: http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/movies.htm

You should try to get a stampede if you can. About a year and a half ago I saw a stampede for the first time, and I just wanted one myself. Since I've gotten mine I've fixed most of the major weaknesses, and it is one of the funnest trucks I have to beat around. Jumps great, is very managable in the air, and it survives a good spill too.

I might make a section on my website devoted to some of the modifications I've done to my pede. What do you all think of this idea?

[Saboteur]

Movie links dont work:(. Hey Pudder, did you run a stock motor in one of your pedes before?

[cummins driver]

Today i finally ordered a duratrax intelispeed 16t forward/reverse esc, and a trinity 16t double chrominum motor from tower hobbies:D . Will i see a lot more power out of this than my P2K 27t motor? Will this motor have quite a bit of low end torque? Should be here by friday, so ill let you guys know how i like it. I also pulled my pede last night at a rc truck pull that my dads buddy has started having fairly weekly. With just the 27t P2K, and my truck weighing 6 lbs(1lb added to front), I pulled 26lbs, about 27ft, and 30ft is a full pull. I also bought 4 tires, and rims(tires like new) for my truck, from 1 of the fuys there for $15 for all 4 tires and rims. I really like the tires, and they hook up well, and the front rims are stock chrome rims, and the back ones, are aftermarket chrome rims. It looks pretty good with them, besides the rims bieng different kinds. The tires are wider than masher 2000's, and about the same height. Here is a pic.:

[cummins driver]

Here is a pic. of the tire tread, and my adjustable homemade pulling hitch.

[jdm3849]

You were using an MSC? Those are the worst! lol

Your truck will be alot quicker with the new motor, and it should pull a bit further.

[cummins driver]

No, i wasnt using the msc. I just havent took off the resistors yet from running it this winter.lol I am using a duratrax intelispeed auto-sport forward/brake esc, but it will only 20t motors, and it doesent have reverse, which is also a feature i like a lot.

Eric

[pudder]

My computer is currently down, which means my server is too, so no vids for now :(
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A couple posts back someone asked if I had put a stock motor in my pede...

I have ran a few stock motors in my pede. I liked them, but I found that the performance of something like a 19 turn is much better than a stock.

Why do you ask?
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I just got a new set of tires this weekend, already cut and mounted. I drove my truck outside of the track building on sunday at lunch. I got some great air and beat the hell out of my truck. My bl was acting up a bit so I had to stop running, and havent had time to work on my truck since.

[Saboteur]

Pudder- I asked because I currently have a duratrax spike and a monster horsepower (stock motor) in my TL-01. It's pretty fast with the Orion Vmaxx 2400 packs and was wondering how it would do in the Pede with stock gearing. Not sure of what kind of run time I'll expect, speed, or the overall performance for a big truck. How heavy is the pede? It's either A) get the pede, B) sell my TL-01 RTR (with elec upgrades and spares for them) or C) sell the Sport NT RTR with glow starter, half a qt of fuel and fuel bottle and get the Hot Bodies Lightning RTR buggy. The pede still lingers in my head as it will be great for driving at my sisters house (which I'm currently visiting right at this moment typing this post :) ). Lots of grass, hills, curbs to hop off, rocks to climb, etc. Also its the kind of area with old folks so you know most of them prefer the peace. In the end though, I still remember this is the area my stock TL-01 tackled without a problem so the TL-01 may stay while I get myself a larger, more powerful offroad vehicle. :cool:

[pudder]

Get rid of the LowTec Losi and get a pede :D;)

About the stock motor, the Monster Horsepower is a higher-rpm motor better suited for buggies and tc's but I'm sure it would be fine to use on the pede, performance might be okay deppending the condition your motor is in.

[Saboteur]

I have nothing against the Losi, just that I was looking for something bigger and mostly 4wd. I'll see how it goes later on.

[offroadracer44]

I am selling my pede....
as much as this pains me I have to I am in a budget crisis and need money desperatly

I want/need $400 for it
that 4 includes:

The pede
futaba s9202 hi torque steering servo
Megatech M-16 motor (runs like new, fires right up)
Hardened steel drive yolks
RRP Hardened steel spur gear
MIP Stinegr exhaust

as for everything else:
Proline Masher tires w/ foams
Proline Trac-Ta-Gators w/ rims
Proline Speed Hawgs
two sets of the original tires
New mini temp gun w/ extra battery, lanyard and aluminum case
about 4 sets of springs
two new rear shocks built and ready to run
two new front shocks (one in missing a cap)
about 5-7 new glow plugs
many shock parts
many misc parts for it
new differential just installed
((all of these come in a parts box, sorted out))
An old TRX . 15 block 2 heads 2 pistons and about 4 sleeves and an extra connecting rod
a 2055 hi-torque servo minus top piece (1.50 at lhs)
a complete 2018 servo ready to run
GS racing locknuts
2 22t clutch bells
New clutch
3 easy starts
extra easy start motor
extra one way bearing or two
a dynomite vision peak charger
dynomite ignitor with 2 batteries
dynomite 3/32 allen driver for the motor mounts
some misc fuel tubing


I am really sad to see this go and I hope it goes to a wonderful owner

if anyone is interested please e-mail me at
jakemail@dudashfactory.com

please advise that the buyer pays all shipping and the price is negociable

please let him go to a good home

[pudder]

I relocated my site vids on my friends computer, so if anyone wants to download something that they couldnt before, it should all be good to go now again :)

[Saboteur]

Pudder-what motor did you use with the pede videos #1-6? Is that the same 15T handwound you had in the T3 vid?

[pudder]

I looked and remembered that was just after I got my pede, I was still using bushings I think, and the stock Stinger motor with a DuraTrax Sprint ESC. 6 cell packs too. It sure went pretty damn good though eh? :D

[Saboteur]

I can't believe that was the stinger motor movin the Pede like that in all the 6 stampede videos :eek: Must be really powerful. I thought the pede went like 16mph or something like that. The speed your going appears to be in the low to mid 20s. If I remember correctly(according to trinity's site) the Monster HP motor has more power and rpm than the p2k and p2k2. In my TL-01 it really moves. How much faster do you think my monster will be compared to the stinger? For a big MT like the pede, thats quite an impressive stock speed. I'm interested. What packs did you run with the Pede and what kind of run time were you getting?

[jdm3849]

I believe he used 6-cell 3300's.

The stock Stampede's top speed is 18.4mph.

Yes, the MHP stock motor makes more power and RPM's, compared to the P2K and P2K2. Compared to almost any stock motor, I believe.

I cannot tell you the difference you will notice in speed, you will notice it though. It will be all around quicker.

The Pede is actually not very large, it is simple and light, also has high CG so turns can be scary, which makes it fun.

[jdm3849]

Yes, I realized im using CarDomain as a host. lol

Electronics:
JR XR2 Radio
LRP F1 Pro-reverse ESC
Hitec HS-645MG Servo
Trinity Speed Gem Pro 17t double "Amber"

Hop-Ups:
Big Bore shocks: front and back
Lunsford titanium tie-rods
Lunsford screws in high-stress areas
RPM wide front bumper
RPM esc mount
RPM 5x11 hubs
Dynamite Red-seal bearings
Lightened chassis
Stainless screw set
MIP Shiny CVD's
Derlin/steel gears
Woven carbon front brace (with hingepins)
Pro-line Masher 2000 tires
Stock wheels dyed black
Kimbrough truck servo saver

http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/3/web/495000-495999/495984_15.jpg

I will get interior shot after I clean it up some.

BTW, this body is now DEAD. No lie, DEAD. Like gone kinda dead.

[pudder]

I'm not even sure what batteries I was using. I know they were 6 cell, but they could have been anything from 1500's to 3300's.

On another note, I was in my rc room yesterday and I saw an old cut up touring car body, so I thought I'd try it on the pede. It looks pretty neat. I'll get pics later.

I'm also going to be going to Grand Forks, ND for 3 days next monday! I'm forsurely bringing my pede along! I hope to get a video out of it as well. :) Hopefully my Swami Bar will come in before I leave too. I ordered it a few weeks ago and he just sent it out sometime last week.

[jdm3849]

I live right next to ND, and have traveled through there many times. It is the most dead/least active state in the US.


I was running my pede yesterday getting about 6 feet of air off of my kicker ramp, and my wheel nut came off. Anyone know where I can find rear aluminum wheel nuts?

Thanks

[pudder]

Team Associated wheel nuts work on the Stampede axles.

I'm just about ready to go drive my pede, gonna get some pics up for later too!

[cummins driver]

Well, ive had the 16t double, trinity chrominum in for just 2 days, and the stock plastic idler is toast.lol I took the gearbox apart, and sure enough that was the problem. I was going up a small hill with some really thick grass, and it started bouncing, and i keep my slipper locked down tight, and when it came down once, that was the end of it.lol :o The question is. Since im going to get an aluminum idler, will i have any radio interference? Also, will it keep this from happening again, or will i strip out my big drive gear with the spider gears in it? I like to run with the slipper locked, so would this be ok when i get an aluminum idler? I was kind of planning on this happening, but not this soon.lol Oh well. This is the first thing ive ever broke on my stampede in the year ive had it. Thanks

Eric

[badtodabone]

Hey guys I am building a truggy using stampede front suspension and a solid axle converted stampede gearbox.pics soon

[jdm3849]

cummins: I do not believe you should have any radio interference, even though I run metal idler and derlin top gear. I know people with cheaper AM radios that have the aluminum idler and have not yet had any problems.

Question: Is the spur gear supposed to have some wobble to it? Because even if I tighten the nut all the way down it will still shake..

[cummins driver]

Badtodabone: Im very interested in your project

JDM3849: Thanks a lot for the answer. I called the LHS today, and they said they have one, so i think dad is gonna pick one up for me tomorrow. To try and answer your question: My spur gear wobbles plent bad enough, and its new. I dont know why, but all of mine have alway had some wobble to it. As long as your gear mesh is pretty tight all the way around, i wouldnt wory about it.

Eric

[cummins driver]

Does anyone have any idea if there is any kind of dodge truck body made for the stampede? I guess if i cant find one, ill get a pro-line chevy body, but i would like to know if they make a dodge one for it. Thanks

Eric

[jdm3849]

I do not think there are any dodge truck bodies that would fit the Stampede.
The only Dodge truck body that I know of is the ST by Pro-line for the RC10T3, and the Ram 1500 (new, big grill style) made for the Savage/Maxx, which may fit, but would be much larger than the Pede body.

[pudder]

As long as your gear mesh is pretty tight all the way around, i wouldnt wory about it.

You don't want your gear mesh to be tight. You need to have a slight amount of play between the pinion and spur. Although it may wobble a bit, adjust your gear mesh the best you can, and try to figure out the problem. I know mine can wobble a bit because it has play on the balls between the slipper plates, although I'm good at meshing so its always good on mine.

I just got my Swami-Bar on, I had to cut the tailgate off the back of my body to allow for clearance though. My drive yoke was also stripped so I tried putting some CA in to restore the threads, but that didn't work so I drilled some new holes 90 degrees to the stock ones and threaded some small screws similar to the stock ones in there. The threads are super tight so it should stay down. I'm going to Grand Forks, ND tomorrow so I need to have it all ready for the hardcore bashing.

---------
Cummins Driver- about stripping your diff gear, I wouldnt worry about it. I've only stripped one differential gear, that was with the metal idler a 19t and a locked slipper with several hardcore bashing days. I've been beating on it with my BL and nothing has gave. I wouldnt get the delrin top gear though, then that will be the weak point in your tranny.

Wow, I've typed a lot...

[cummins driver]

Thanks for asll the help guys. Dad is supposed to pick it up for me today, and ill have it together today too hopefully. I bought 2 red L.E.D. lights at radio shack today, that i might try to mount on my body later. I guess ill just have to buy a chevy body when i buy one. They look pretty good, but i wish i could find a dodge. Oh well. Talk to you guys later.

Eric

[jdm3849]

I know mine can wobble a bit because it has play on the balls between the slipper plates, although I'm good at meshing so its always good on mine.

Did you install the ball bearings in place of the pegs?

[pudder]

Ya, those pegs are stupid pieces of crap. They always fall out too when you take the spur off. I say be done with it, get a 86 Kimbrough spur gear with balls. It works much better, you dont have to worry about the balls falling out, and it has good performance, although I never use my slipper anyways but I hated those damn balls.

[jdm3849]

I think I will do that, I hate having to balance the spur and have the pegs fall out right when I put the nut one. lol

I have been visiting www.misbehavin-rc.com , and I have the AE long radial heatsink and am planning on dremeling the tranny to make it fit. I know heatsinks work but do not know if it will weaken it (claims it won't)

[pudder]

If it will weaken what? Dremmeling out the gearbox? I did that a long time ago and it is great. You should really get a Swami-Bar though. They protect your truck SO good. :D

[jdm3849]

Oops, I meant will it weaken the gearbox. What would the swami bar protect the truck from? I am only running a 17t Amber.

[jdm3849]

I'm getting bored and getting new ideas.

I REALLY like the new Pro-line Landcruiser body, but if I were to fit it onto my pede I think it would look too big for the wheels/tires. So I would like to buy a used set of Maxx wheels/tires off eBay (seeing as they cost well over $100 for the 40 series).

[pudder]

Sorry for the late reply, I took a nap that went a bit long...

The Swami-Bar protects the whole rear of your truck basically. The soft rubber wheels cusion landings on the rear end, and there is no chance of you hitting your motor on the ground with the bar, which is good to have 100% protection. Not to mention, it looks cool and provides endless wheelies.

[pudder]

Well I'm back from Grand Forks now. I had a good time, but I have mono or some crap like that, so I didnt feel the best to run my pede a lot. However I did run the crap out of it. I put the Swami-Bar to the test, never put a slight tweak in it at all, just a few minor scratches on the aluminum plate and some scrapes on the rims. :)

I bashed hard and stripped 3 ballstud holes, 3 ballcups, I also blew apart my servo saver, and stripped 2 spurs. :p When I got back home I went to the hobby shop and bought a set of steel yokes, new servo saver, another pinion, and some more ball-ends as well as some long screws to replace them.

I got a little bit of video footage, I would have got more if I were feeling well, but I have enough for a small video. I might work on that tomorrow.

On another note, I tried some American beer. It tastes like beer flavored water! :eek:

I'm also thinking about making an animated video too, kinda like a clay cartoon? Anyone have any ideas for a little story?

[cummins driver]

Cool :cool: . Sounds like you bashed the heck out of it.lol I got my aluminum idler in saturday, and everything is working fine again now. Almost to much low-end power.lol I cant take off fast without it wheelieng.lol Its fun though. I have pulled a pulling sled with it once with the P2K in it, and im wanting to try it again now, since i have the 16t in. It should pull quite a bit better i would think, because i can get plenty of traction. I mounted red 2 L.E.D. lights from radioshack with some little chrome covers around them onto my pede body sunday, and it looks neat at night. I really need a new body sometime though, but if i get one, i might mount some green ones in the front, and red in the back. See you guys later.

Eric

[pudder]

I want to get the Chevy Silverado HD body. I would have ordered it by now, but I bought steel yokes instead, so that will have to wait. I should take some photographs of the damage on my body. :)

cummins driver- glad you're having so much fun with your pede! Just make sure you dont hit your motor in a wheelie!

[cummins driver]

Homemade wheelie bar takes care of that ;) . I built it back when i first got it to keep from tearing up the rear end where the motor and things are. I just love running this thing.lol Its fun as heck to drive, and reliable as all get out. Yeah, i would like a HD silverado body too. A guy i know has one painted maroon on his T-MAXX he pulls with, and it looks sweet. Since i cant seem to find a dodge body, then i guess ill get a chevy. I like both, but my real truck is a dodge, so if i could i would have gotten one of them. See ya

Eric

[pedeman]

HPI makes a dodge body for their electric RS4 kits... maybe u can get one of those!

[pudder]

It really is weird that no one really makes any dodge ram bodies.

[cummins driver]

I would get one of those bodies, but they have a stadium truck look to them. Instead of having a bed, they have all that junk in the back. It looks good on a stadium truck, but this is a monster. I cant figure why no one makes a dodge body.

[pudder]

Did you know that Parma/PSE makes a Ram body? It's for the Tmaxx though. Just thought I'd let you know... They also make a body which is shown on an MRC stadium truck. It looks like it'd be a good fit on the stampede. (first non maxx link) There is also another Ram body shown on a Tamiya Lunchbox-style chassis. Looks like it'd fit the pede as well good. (second link)

Maxx bodies:
http://www.parmapse.com/rcitem.asp?n=10123
http://www.parmapse.com/rcitem.asp?n=10122
http://www.parmapse.com/rcitem.asp?n=10158

1/10 truck bodies (non maxx):
http://www.parmapse.com/rcitem.asp?n=10194
http://www.parmapse.com/rcitem.asp?n=10388

[k_sw31]

HPI makes one or two dodge bodies for their HPI RS4-MTs. They are pretty good shells :)

poke around on www.hpiracing.com

[pudder]

haha, you said poke :p

[pedeman]

just in case youre as lazy as i am :D , here is the link

here is the dodge ram body (http://www.hpiracing.com/graphics/bodies/7173.jpg)

I think it is awesome, and i orderd a HPI RS4 MT electric kit yesterday :eek:

[cummins driver]

Thanks for all the help on the bodies. It looks like there are more than i thought. Ill probably just buy whatever i can find that i like at the LHS, but if they dont have any, then ill have to order one whenever i decide to drop the $ on one.

Eric

[badtodabone]

Heres my brand new race built stampede. It has an alummuinon frame and rear shock tower. The front arms have been machined for lightness and the gearbox has some changes two!

[badtodabone]

front view

[badtodabone]

chasis

[cummins driver]

You sure thats not a rustler?lol

[badtodabone]

raer view. Take note of the gearbox the stock one is on the bootom

[badtodabone]

Nope It was my first car which was a stampede
side veiw

[dolfan03]

anyone know the screw size that connects the servo to the steering rod thingy lol . sorry my r/c vocabulary sucks. i cant seem to find a screw that will tighten into the servo and the white peice.

[pudder]

I replaced the stock screws with 4/40 hex screws and nuts.

Nice pede badtodabone, but I'd have to say its more of a rustler with pede tires on it now. :)

[pudder]

Here are some pictures from my vacation to Grand Forks, ND.

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC07719.JPG
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC07729.JPG
Brand new Swami Bar
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC07722.JPG
Chassis shot
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC07721.JPG
Closer look, you can see the foam spacers for battery placement (I dremelled the rear part of the chassis out) as well as the new antenna mount location for better reception.
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC07741.JPG
Blown apart servo saver
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC07743.JPG
Busted ballend
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC07746.JPG
Another
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC07747.JPG
One of two stripped spurs.

More action shots on the way...

[pudder]

Some action shots I took from the videos I got. I still have to finish the video and put it on my site.

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/pedewheelie9.gif

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/pedewheelie8.gif

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/pedewheelie7.gif

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/pedewheelie6.gif

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/pedewheelie5.gif

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/pedewheelie4.gif

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/pedewheelie3.gif

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/pedewheelie2.gif

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/pedewheelie1.gif

[dolfan03]

I replaced the stock screws with 4/40 hex screws and nuts.

Nice pede badtodabone, but I'd have to say its more of a rustler with pede tires on it now. :)


so a 4/40 hex screw should work ? thanks pudder !

[pudder]

Yes it will, as long as you have a 4/40 nut to go along with it. :)

[dolfan03]

im confussed , i need a nut also to hook the servo to the white part that controls the steering?

[pudder]

Nevermind, I thought that you needed screws to hold the ballends to the servo saver.

You just need a small screw for your servo, unless it is metal gear, then you need a specific thread type. Just a regular short phillips head screw will work.

[dolfan03]

yes its a hitec metal servo , any suggestions, thanks again for the fast response.

[pudder]

I have a Hitec metal geared servo as well, and I'm not sure what size screws those are... They might be the same size as the endbell screws on your motor, take one out and try it. I'm really not sure, sorry.

[dolfan03]

got it working thanks Pudder, i used a 4/40 screw seems to work fine.

[cummins driver]

They are saying rain for us tomorrow or thursday, and i hope to go mudding with the pede when it does, and ill try to get some action shots if i can. I hate cleaning up after it, but it sure is fun to do. If im not in much water, do you guys think I would be ok running my P2K. Some mudding shouldnt mess it up should it? Also, do you guys think my esc will be ok? Im gonna try to keep from getting my motor and esc to muddy, but it might happen anyway. I mmight throw in my forward only duratrax auto-sport esc, so that if i did mess it up, it wouldnt be my good one, although i dont want to mess up that one either. If i go mudding ill show pictures. Nice pedes guys ;) .

Eric

[pudder]

I wouldnt run your p2k. If you happen to get any mud it in it, it will mess up the comm and brushes.

Since it was like summer outside yesterday, I took my pede out. All started good until I broke a ballstud off, ripped another linkage off, and ripped apart my rear axle. Looks like I have some more bench time ahead of me... again. :rolleyes:

[cummins driver]

Yeah, you might be right, but i just have a hard time putting that underpowered stinger back in.lol I guess it would be just fine for mudding though.

Actually, i just now figured out a way to keep from getting mud in it. I took an old toilet paper roll, and cut it in half(after toilet paper is used.lol) and just slid it over the motor, so that no mud can get to it. The motor wires going to the esc hold it on good enough, so im gonna try it like that.

Eric

[pudder]

Just make sure your motor doesnt overheat.

[huasze]

hey guys, would you know if the stampede comes with the slipper gear exposed or covered? traxxas photos on the stampede box always show the stampede with the slipper exposed.

[pudder]

The Stampede comes with a crappy excuse for a gear cover. I should buy the RPM one sometime, I always have dust and **** in my gear cover from the bad design :P

[pudder]

I finally got to finishing the video I have been working on the last little while. The camera work isn't that great, most likely because I had my camera taped to my radio and had to drive and still keep the camera pointed at the truck. :p Nonetheless, it is still a good video. It really shows how good the Swami-Bar really works as well. About 6 minutes long.

For download:
High resolution (30mb): http://64.42.204.232/vid/wheelie_o_pede_high.wmv
Low resolution (6mb): http://64.42.204.232/vid/wheelie_o_pede_low.wmv

[dolfan03]

OMG that Pede Was flyin! That Video is off the hook . what setup are you running Pudder?

[pudder]

That was with a 3 year old 2400 too lol You should see that thing with my matched GP 3300! Look out small animals and objects! :eek:

Here's my list of stuff:
-JR XR3 Radio
-Novak SS BL w/ 5800 motor
-Kimbrough Heavy Duty Servo Saver
-Custom Aluminum Battery Hold Downs
-Aluminum Shock Caps
-Hardened Steel Yokes
-Lowered body mounts
-Custom Cut tires
-Hitec HS-5625 MG servo
-Dremeled chassis to allow various battery positioning
-New antenna mounting location (better reception)
-Swami Bar

There are some new pics here as well:
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/pede.htm

Glad you liked vid!

[dolfan03]

i have a 15t ruby, stock spur gear and a 18t pinion what can i do to get mine to hit willies?

[cummins driver]

I have a 16 turn double trinity chrominum in my truck with 13/84 gearing, and wheelies are not a problem with a good charged pack on a high traction surface where it doesent just spin the tires.
Go lower on your pinion, and you should see wheelies. Sounds to me like your over geared anyway. Good luck

Eric

[pudder]

I agree on the overgeared part. Drop a 14 pinion in there and see how that works. Make sure that your motor is always clean and performing well, and wheelies shouldn't be a problem. I got wheelies in my stampede with a stock motor even. :)

Happy Easter everyone!
http://www.shsweb.co.uk/metabolic/pat/recipes/rotm/images/easter-bunny.gif

[pudder]

I stayed home from school yesterday, I drove about 4 packs through my pede and did I ever have a blast! The grass is still brown here and all packed down, so I can easily drive anywhere I want. I was doing wheelies and flips everywhere!

I also added a review on the Swamibar to my website:
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/swamibar_review.htm

[badtodabone]

Dude ! today I just jumped my pede 10 feet in the air! And I didn't break a thing!

[pudder]

I just ran a 3300 in my pede. Man that thing flies! It was a bit cool today so I only ran one pack. I also threadlocked my setscrews on my steel yokes, so hopefully those will stop backing off.

[cummins driver]

Im just curious Pudder. How old are you? Anyway. I love running my pede with the 16 turn double. It pulls wheelies big time off the line, and still tops out at 24mph geared 13/84! I dont think thats to bad myself for a monster truck with awesome low end torque like that, and a single speed tranny, and electric and still topping out at 24mph. I jumped it once or twice today just where the grass hits the road, and there is like a 1 inch tall hump, and i hit it at wide open, and it landed on its top, and flipped back over, and I drove it back to me, and it didnt hurt a thing, and that was without the body on. I have never broken a thing on it except the idler, and steering servo gears. I have an Evader ST with a 15t double, and my pede with a 16t double, and i believe my pede is faster really, and i know its more durable for sure. I couldnt get rid of my pede unless I had to, or got offered a very good deal, or amount of $ for it. And then id probablly still have to buy another.

[pedeman]

darn it.. i broke by turn buckle today when I was racin my brother:( :eek: :D

[pudder]

I wanted to run my pede today, but it turned out to rain all day. :( Hopefully tomorrow will have better weather so I can go for a rip.

[pudder]

This is a testament of how much abuse my stampede goes through if it screwed a swami-bar up this much...

http://64.42.204.232/hosted/DSC08421.JPG
http://64.42.204.232/hosted/DSC08422.JPG
http://64.42.204.232/hosted/DSC08424.JPG

I bent the two bolts that hold the wheels on, as well as the aluminum plate itself!

[Yonny_Pede7]

Is that a Swami Bar?

[microrcdude]

no, its just what happens when you have a immature 16 year old behind the wheel!!!

J/k LOL

[Yonny_Pede7]

I got the 5800 ss BL in my pede. Its geared 20/87..Im wondering if thats too high? It still wheelies with good traction..but cats?

[pudder]

Yup. I bent it back, I just need to buy some new bolts now.

[jdm3849]

This is a testament of how much abuse my stampede goes through if it screwed a swami-bar up this much...


Read carefully

[pudder]

I got the 5800 ss BL in my pede. Its geared 20/87..Im wondering if thats too high? It still wheelies with good traction..but cats?

I'd say thats definitely too high. I run with stock tires, and I'm geared at 15/87. This gearing provides me with endless wheelies, excellent torque, good runtime, low motor & esc temp, as well as a decent top speed.

I should have a small video in a little bit as well.

Heres latest pic of my truck:
http://64.42.204.232/trucks/DSC08450.JPG

[pudder]

I finished my short video. It's just a few clips I took today when I was bashing, a few wheelies, a few tumbles. 2 mb download:

http://64.42.204.232/vid/pede5800.wmv

[Yonny_Pede7]

Jeez,Yea thats faster than mine. I guess I am too high geared. Another question,My friend has the 4200 in the Bandit,and it dont seem all that fast. I think it should be faster than what it is. What would you recommend gearing for that? Rite now hes got it at 18/70 or 81 tooth. I was thinking he should gear down on both ends.. 16/87 sound good? :cool:

[pudder]

The 4200 is made to perform similar to a stock brushed motor, which is the reason for your friends slowness. Novak reccomends gearing the 4200 one tooth down from stock, therefore, he would want to gear it 17/81.

[Yonny_Pede7]

My friends pede is messed up. You lift the rear tires off the ground,and it spins fine.. you put the truck on the ground,the spur,and pinion just sit there and spin,Like it aint getting no connection to the drive axles? :mad:

[pudder]

Did you check the slipper tension, or to see that the yokes aren't slipping on the output shafts?
---------------------------------
Anyways, I took my Stampede for a rip today just before it got dark. I tried a different spot down the road, lots of good rough terrain and some jumps. Tomorrow if the weather is good I want to go a couple miles down the road into a deeper ditch that is all dirt. Maybe I'll get a video too.

[Yonny_Pede7]

Slippers tight. Lock tighted the grub screws. Only thing left would be the DIFF? RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

[cummins driver]

Are the driveshafts turning? If they are, then it could be a broke/gone drive pin or something, but if they dont spin, then its probably an idler gear. What kind of motor is he running? If its the idler gear, then buy an aluminum one, and put in there, and then the tranny is prety bulletproof unless you have some absolutley awesome motor in there.lol

Eric

[pudder]

Just take apart the gearbox. Its very easy to do and then you'll know whats wrong.

[Yonny_Pede7]

Pudder, I would like to view all your videos. :D :D :D :D :D

[pudder]

You could download them off of my website, if it was up. For some reason the last few days its been down. I have emailed the server owner, but he hasnt responded back yet. Its really bugging me. :mad:

[jdm3849]

What is a good non-permanent way to lock the differential? It unloads too easily and I get stuck in the small stuff. Under acceleration it unloads too. Will silly putty work good?

[pudder]

Silly putty works fairly well.I really wouldnt bother locking it though.

[pudder]

BTW- My website is back up, so vids are downloadable.

[jdm3849]

Why not lock it? I get stuck ALL the time.

[quinnjere]

I had the same problem and couldn't figure it out too. It ended up being the yokes I guess they got stripped so look into that too. Good luck

[R/Cbum4life]

To lock the dif you might try a little silly putty. I have no idea how hard it is to get back out but I put some in mine and it works alright. The locked diff is kinda cool, I am thinking about keeping it full time!

[pudder]

Hows everyone been doing lately?

I've been driving my pede every day or so. Yesterday I set up a ramp over the heap of crap in my fire pit, got a good 7 or so feet of air. I broke a ballend though, so hopefully I can get some soon if I dont have any. I want to make a video.

[cummins driver]

Well, i cant even drive my pede because i dont have a working reciever for it, and i dont think the T-MAXX reciever will work since it doesent have BEC. I like my pede better than my T-MAXX to tell you the truth. Its funny, but i do. The rear end is out of the T-MAXX so i have to get in there and fix that, and it needs a gas tank. I think i might try to sell it on ebay or something after i get it fixed, and be done with that. Then ill buy a new reciever for my pede, and some new slipper pegs(in t-maxx), and get back to driving it again. The T-MAXX just doesent have enough power to suit me with the factory pro .15, and i dont feel like upgrading it, and plus i get my liscence Teusday, so that will pay for some diesel money. Talk to you all later.

Eric

[pudder]

I drove my pede a bit today. The first thing I broke was my rear chassis brace, but half is still holding so I'll use it till that breaks. I have a spare anyways. The other thing I broke was my rear wheel axle. Thats the second one I've broke. :mad: I'll have to work on that for a bit then. I have a bit of video from a few large jumps I did over my bonfire pit. I'll maybe make a small video later and get it posted when it's finished.

[jdm3849]

This place is dead.

I am running big bore shocks and would like a set of springs and oil that give it a little lean in the corners instead of instantly flipping over.

Thanks

[pudder]

I think Losi springs fit the Traxxas shocks, you might find a good spring set there. Right now I'm running with the stock springs, 30 wt AE oil and 2 hole pistons with about 1 cm of preload.

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Anyways, since my last post I've gotten my pede back up and running with my axle fixed, and took apart the gearbox to clean it. My gearbox seems to get a lot of dirt in it. I really don't like the design of the gearbox case. Next time I might put some electrical tape over the middle where the cases come together.

So with my truck together, I went out to drive it. I was just getting warmed up when I hit my jump weird which was enough to snap the rest of my rear chassis brace off and snap my chassis at the rear where the screw holes are. Needless to say, I'm pretty put off now that I have to spend time and money waiting for new parts :(

btw- the Novak SS is still going strong. I havent noticed a performance fade at all. :)

http://64.42.204.232/hosted/DSC08650.JPG
http://64.42.204.232/hosted/DSC08651.JPG

[pedeman]

ok, i am getting really mad now, because i keep melting my battery/esc connecters.. plz help... is it gearing? im not sure, and i am getting really frustrated!!!!!!!! :mad:

[pudder]

Do you still have the Tamiya style connectors? If yo udo, switch them with something like DuraTrax PowerPole connectors or Deans. This will fix your problem.

[pedeman]

i dont want to do that... any other suggestions? gearing?

[jdm3849]

i dont want to do that... any other suggestions? gearing?

You have no other choice, deal with it.

The gearing is not a factor. The old tamiya plugs are very inneficient and loose contact over time from being plugged in/out. Since there is now a larger gap, the electricity has to jump from male to female ends and it creates heat, which melts the plastic.

[pudder]

Ya, switching connectors is about all that you can do.

[SS Pede]

Guys, my pede is still acting glitchy. It was not an issue with antenna length, I've fixed that problem. There are very short bursts of full throttle when I accelerate or drive SLOWLY. It doesn't happen or isnt noticeable at all if I'm going WOT. So if I accelerate slowly or drive at say half throttle, the pede jumps randomly. This gets worse as range increases. The other day I tried changing antenna positions so there was no horizontal antenna wire running along the chassis, and that didnt seem to do anything. It might've gotten a LITTLE better, but basically the problem was exactly the same. It would be difficult to keep power and signal wires much farther away from each other I think. I basically have the stock wiring configuration, with the exception of the Novak BL system now instead of the Stinger and XL-1.

So any other suggestions to fix this? I know I've asked before but the problem persists. I plan on moving the wiring around a little in hope of finding a quick fix, but I still need suggestions. I don't want to have to upgrade to an FM radio system. Someone on these forums recently mentioned a "ferret ring" or something like that...anyone know what that is and if it might help? It had something to do with the wire from the receiver to the ESC.

Also, is it possible that this is a problem with the Novak BL? The glitching gets worse at long range, which makes me think it's a radio problem. But it also only seems to happen at low throttle...so maybe its the motor controller somehow?

Thanks for any help :)

[pudder]

I know the problem you are having. I had the same thing happen to me when I first got the Novak SS. Since then, I have changed my antenna mounting position so there is about 10 mm of antenna before the tube, and I also mounted my ESC differently against my shock tower.

My stampede seems to work just fine now. I get far range, enough to go a few hundred feet at least.

Here are some pictures that show some of my mounting locations:

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC07720.JPG
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC07721.JPG

[SS Pede]

Thank you very much pudder, I will try that mounting position. And thanks for the pictures. Hopefully this will work out now. Do you have the ESC connected to the shock tower with a zip tie?

[pudder]

Ya, I just used a zip tie and ran it through the holes in the shock tower.

[dolfan03]

hey all im in need of a few stock parts , i need the following to complete my son"s stampede.lmk if you have them and how much.

1- rear right a-arm
a set of camber links
stock rims/tires

rpowers2004@juno.com or post here thanks in advance.

[pudder]

I dont have the parts, but if you do need serial numbers for the parts, Traxxas does have online parts listings for their vehicles. Also, look on ebay for Stampede parts, they just might have something there!

[pudder]

I finally got my chassis, chassis braces, and ball ends today. I'll try to make some time to work on it soon. It would be nice if it would stop raining so I could drive it too :P

[pudder]

I got my stampede back up and running this morning. :) I'm starting to run out of bodies to bash up though, so I re enfoced an old Traxxas Blue Eagle body. :D

Some pics:

http://64.42.204.232/hosted/DSC08831.JPG
http://64.42.204.232/hosted/DSC08832.JPG
http://64.42.204.232/hosted/DSC08833.JPG
http://64.42.204.232/hosted/DSC08834.JPG
http://64.42.204.232/hosted/DSC08835.JPG

[SS Pede]

Looks as if that body has been to hell and back pudder! I mounted the ESC in my pede like you said. I've run it once since then, and I honestly wasn't paying much attention to possible interference. I did not notice any while running the truck, but I wasn't looking for it. Thanks for the tip in any case.

Also, on that run I broke a stub axle bearing finally. I was going to just replace it with a spare 5x8 bearing I had, but I had run the truck more even with the broken bearing and the bearing carrier was sort of ground up on that side. So I ordered 5x11 bearings and carriers 2 days ago. I had known about this upgrade for a long time, but never did it b/c I had no problems with my 5x8 bearings. I also want to get Big Bore shocks soon, since I've had a bit of a problem with the right rear shock cap popping off. But I currently can't locate any to buy. Any other method you guys know of of reinforcing the stock shocks? Duct tape? :)

And just double-checking: When I eventually buy Big Bores, I need the "XX-Long" shocks for the rear and "Long" for the front, right?

Thanks

[pudder]

Good plan on getting the larger bearings. I almost need to replace some of my 5x11's soon. :(

A good way to have your stock shocks but a simple cheap fix, just buy aluminum shock caps. I did this and I have never had a shock cap pop off since Igot them. I think Hot Bodies makes some good aluminum shocks, and for a lot cheaper than Traxxas shocks. Maybe check out their line of products and see about that.

I'm pretty sure that you are right about the required shock lengths as well. :)

[SS Pede]

Well I've installed the new bearings, they work. There is a pin that goes down through the bearing carrier on the front wheels, I don't know what it's called but the carrier hinges on it. One of them is bent on my pede. I don't know how long it's been like that but I plan on leaving it alone b/c there is no noticeable problem with it.

Pudder - I've changed the mounting position on my Novak BL controller, but the glitching problem is still there. I guess I don't care that much at this point, it's annoying but not a big deal overall. I would, however, like to fix it eventually. Somewhere on these forums someonce mentioned a problem with the capacitor that is attached to the ESC, and a kit to fix it or something? I'll have to research that. For now I'm just going to try to get my GP3300 pack to charge consistently (MRC 959...I know its a cruddy charger but it seemed like a great deal at the time).

I ordered aluminum shock caps today also, just 2 for the rear. It seems the rear end takes harder hits than the front, since I have only stripped shock caps or broken bearings in the rear. It makes sense, since the weight is back there. So hopefully my pede will be ready to take on my friend's RC10GT when he comes out in a couple weeks...can't wait!

later

[Yonny_Pede7]

Cats,haven't been on here for ahwile. Pudder,where can I see ALL your pede videos? Thanks. :cool:

[pudder]

All of my videos are on my website (http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder) at this page: http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/movies.htm

[pudder]

I was driving my pede the other day and managed to strip another differential gear-- looks like another week of downtime :(

[SS Pede]

I really need those aluminum shock caps to arrive. Yesterday the rear shock cap I've been having trouble with popped off without the pede even going off a jump! I don't know exactly what happened but I was driving on grass and pavement and there must've been some stress on the suspension (I wasn't even going fast), and the cap popped right off. Luckily the diaphragm stayed on the shock so the oil didn't spill all over the place. Imagine my surprise when I lightly hit the throttle to bring the truck over to me and it didn't move! The suspension had extended so far that the CVD dogbone had fallen out of the outdrive! It was an easy fix though.

I'm still open to suggestions on the glitching problem. I might give Novak a call, or try a few other random things in hopes of fixing the issue. My setup is very similar to yours now Pudder, but it still glitches.

[pudder]

Hmm, thats strange that you're still having problems. I find that I get better range with certain vehicles than others, but my glitching has stopped.

You'll be happy with those aluminum shock caps. Make sure to use some Teflon tape if you're not using the diaphrams. They'll leak otherwise. I used to have the diaphrams but I bottomed out my suspension a lot and they got torn up in the shocks. I think I'll buy some new ones. :)

Next weekend I'll have my pede going again. :)

[SS Pede]

You're using the stock radio system pudder? Also, the servo-ESC wire could be made neater, it's just sort of flopping around. I don't think that would really make it glitch but I might as well try everything. Someone also mentioned an issue with the capacitor on the motor controller, a replacement kit or something. I just hope I don't have to ditch this Novak system, because otherwise I love it.

[pudder]

I am using JR XR3 radio and receiver with Hitec 625 servo.

I make sure that my esc/receiver wire is in place decently, I dont like it flopping around. I dont think that would be a cause of glitching, but you should have it secured down.

If you look in the attatched picture, you will see that towards the rear of the chassis, I have put a screw in and used a small zip-tie to secure the wire to it with. I then tuck the wire in the chassis leading up to the receiver.

http://64.42.204.232/hosted/DSC07721.jpg

I haven't really heard any glitch solution kits for the SS, but I havent been in the spotlight of consumer feedback since I've been having a fine time with my system. Perhaps it is something other than the system like your crystals? Or does your radio work fine with a standard brushed setup?

[SS Pede]

As far as I know, the radio worked fine when I had a brushed setup in the pede. The problem is I don't know when exactly this started happening...I think though that the problem has existed the whole time I've had my BL. I guess I could always try switching back to brushed just to double check. I have my ESC/receiver wire in almost exactly the same place as yours, except it cuts across a bit more when it gets to the ESC, rather than going farther back and then taking a sharp turn to the left. I could also try moving the 3 big ESC-->motor wires farther away from the smaller bundle of sensor wires (or whatever those several little ones are). Those 2 groups of wires are right next to each other in my setup, because both go through the gap under the body posts.

Once those shock caps come in I can experiment more with little things like that. I want to eliminate all possible causes before I have to admit it's a problem with the BL itself, or the radio system. Is your radio FM? And if so, did you have this problem with the FM system, or an AM one? It would be nice if it's just the crystals or something. Maybe I'll have to reinstall the brushed setup just to make sure.

[pudder]

I've tried running the 3 power wires around the other side of the shock tower, opposite from the sensor wires, and also running side by side. Personally, I havent noticed a difference between the two.

My radio is FM as well.

[SS Pede]

Thanks for all the feedback pudder. The wire connecting the servo to the receiver couldn't cause this sort of glitching, could it? I can make that a little neater, maybe move it away from the receiver. I think the big test will be to switch back over to a brushed setup and see if it glitches. If it still glitches, then my Novak is fine, and I can try new crystals or something like that. If it doesn't glitch, then there is some issue with the way I have the Novak setup, or an issue with the Novak itself (I hope not, but that may just be it). I'll probably switch over to brushed sometime this week and give it a try.

Again, thanks for the advice pudder.

[SS Pede]

Well I switched over to brushed setup today and I didn't detect any glitching. So I reinstalled the Novak in the least-likely-to-glitch way possible, and that'll do. I'll run the pede with my friend when he arrives from California, and sometime I'll email Novak. The manual does mention a damaged capacitor as a possible cause for glitching, so maybe that's it. I appreciate your patience and support pudder :)

[pudder]

Ya, no problem. I know how things can be sometimes so I try to help you out too. My pede parts I ordered are in. I'm not sure exactly what I ordered though.

I should also have a CHevy Silverado HD coming in next week. :)

[SS Pede]

heheh not sure what you ordered? When I order something I know EXACTLY what to expect in the mail! I installed aluminum shock caps yesterday, haven't run the truck yet. And I've reinstalled the Novak all nice. Seems, from reading the Traxxas forums, that others have glitching problems with the SS 5800 and their Pedes. I wonder if the dimensions of the truck just don't work too well for the Novak BL setup? I dunno. I'll deal with it and shoot Novak an email sometime. I wonder if it is a problem with the Novak itself, that can be fixed by sending in the system, or if it can't really be fixed unless I upgrade to FM? Only time will tell. As long as I drive full throttle, there is no glitching!!!

Have fun with your 1:1 truck as well.

[pudder]

Ya I'm gonna go pick up parts pretty soon today and I have a Chevy Silverado HD body coming in that should be in next week. :D

[SS Pede]

lol, I wasn't sure if you were talking about a full size pickup truck or a body! Have fun with the body then, and report back with your thoughts on how it works. Eventually I'll need a new body when I trash the stock one. It seems that Proline has discontinued their F-150 and Silverado Pede bodies? I definitely want one that works well with the Pede, not too big or anything.

[Yonny_Pede7]

hey, I want spinners for my PEDE. Where do you get them wheel adapters to fit?

[pudder]

I'm not sure where to get the adapters... try posting in the general discussion?

Anyways if the weather is nice tomorrow I'm going to take my stampede along with me to racing and have a bit of fun with it. :)

[Snake Charmer]

I have found a some one to make top shafts for use w/ the 2.72 trans. He use to make Parts for Losi so, These are going to be good parts. I need too get a idea of how many of you may what one. I have min. # to make for a run. PM or E-Mail me if you want one. Post any Qs'.

[pudder]

hmm... never even use my slipper. :rolleyes:

I got my Chevy Silverado HD body today and will hopefully paint it this week if I can find a nice scheme to do.

I'll post pics when I'm done.

I also took my pede to the track today with me. I did a little bit of bashing, jumped some barriers and a small dirt pile in the back. :)

[Yonny_Pede7]

I was informed that If I were to take the Tmaxx Hexs..and drill my stock axle holes out a little bigger to allow the bigger pins to fit in,the Tmaxx/Emaxx rims would work?

[SS Pede]

hmm... never even use my slipper

hehe pudder, I hardly pay attention to my slipper...maybe I should? I think a while ago I sort of set it about right, but I don't really know. So far I haven't destroyed the idler gear with the Novak BL, though. Maybe I'm just lucky.

Also, is the Silverado HD body made specifically for the stampede? I might pick one up in the future if it is.

[HPI-Fan-4-Ever]

Hey all, I'm in search of a small monster truck, preferably electric, and the Stampede caught my eye. But, I have a few questions...how durable is it? I mean could i be ramping curbs and boxes and going over dirt mounds and such without worries? Also, how good is aftermarket support for it, like aluminum/titanium pieces, replacement parts, etc? I already own an EMT (HPI) and I love it but its based on a stadium truck, so I'm looking for something thats a little more rugged and off-road capable....are there other trucks to look at?

BTW, does a Stampede pull wheelies? I'm a sucker for stuff like that!

[SS Pede]

There are a few weaknesses in the stock stampede, though overall it seems quite durable. One weakness is the stock steering servo. The gears tend to strip, I stripped a couple sets of gears on jumps and impacts, then moved on to a metal gear servo. Another weakness is shock caps. They can strip/pop off on hard jump landings. 4 aluminum shock caps, about $25 or so (estimate). There are also aluminum shocks, but the aluminum caps should do if money is an issue. Third weakness: idler gear. It is supposedly the weak point in the tranny and can be stripped if you put in a faster motor. I say "supposedly" because my Novak SS5800 has not yet stripped it, go figure. Oh yea, and bearings. So 4 weaknesses. If you upgrade to 5x8 bearings, they can break relatively easily. RPM makes 5x11 bearing carriers.

That said, my pede just took quite a beating today, 4 packs in a row, hitting rocks, big jumps and stuff. No real damage except a front shock cap because I haven't switched the front caps to aluminum yet. In terms of upgrades, I haven't seen many exotic metal pieces like those that are so common with the maxxes. Traxxas makes aluminum shocks, some company makes titanium turnbuckles. I have seen carbon fiber chassis as well, I forget the company that makes them. At www.swami-rc.com you can buy nice aluminum wheelie bars and chassis braces.

Wheelies? Not in stock form, unless maybe you gear down. Novak BL? yes. But you don't need a motor that fast to do wheelies. I dont have much experience with other mod motors in the pede though.

[HPI-Fan-4-Ever]

thanks for the reply, money isn't really an issue at the moment, and I know the stampede is cheap cost wise to start with.....I already have battery packs, tools, charger, etc cuz i own 2 electric vehicles already, so the stampede sounds like a deal to me

[SS Pede]

I just discovered that a bent shock shaft can be made sort of straight again with mere finger power! Cheap fix, I love it.

HPI Fan, I didn't mean to list off a bunch of problems and make the Pede sound bad. Any vehicle has weaknesses. The Pede is a fun truck, I doubt you will be disappointed. If you already have packs and a charger and stuff, it is especially a good deal.

[pudder]

I've been in the city at my Grandma's house for the last 3 days.

I took my pede along, and did it took a good beating for 3 days strait. I never broke anything but I busted up my black chevy body even more :D. I think next week I'll paint up my silverado body, maybe even sooner. I was mostly driving around on concrete so my rears are nearly balled now. Good thing I have another pair :)

I think I might need to send in my SS5800 motor though. After running the truck yesterday I discovered my motor shaft about 1/4" extra sticking out. I think that the shaft is slipping on the magnets inside. I'm going to take it apart soon and then contact Novak. :(

[SS Pede]

I think I worked the slipper clutch loose the other day when I gave the Pede a good thrashing. I can't wheelie anymore, not even on pavement! I guess I'll have to tighten it up. Also, I bent my Swami Bar that day! Must've been a big hit. The bar is a little bent, not severely. I was surprised though, because I know those things are tough!

[Yonny_Pede7]

I got the Novak BL in my pede. I was driving it today,and I heard this weird noise,at low speed,and I look at it,and the output shaft popped out a little bit,then I took it apart,and noticed the magnet,on the shasft moves up and down. Could I send this in to Novak for a new,or new system,Or Is it possible to fix. I've had it at least two months. Thanks.

[SS Pede]

Yonny- that is one of the problems that the Novak has had. If your system is still under warranty you can probably get an entirely new one for free. Other people have had the same thing happen to their systems.

I finally stripped my idler gear! Let me elaborate, because the circumstances are interesting and a little bit puzzling. When I drove my truck the other day I thought the slipper clutch was looser than before, since I had done some hard running recently. It wouldn't wheelie and it definitely seemed like something was slipping. So I tightened it back up to about where I thought it should be (though I'm not too confident in my slipper clutch abilities). Next day, I drove the truck again. This time it wheelied like crazy, even at half throttle it could wheelie. It seemed to wheelie more easily than ever before. So maybe my slipper clutch actually had been slipping a little ever since I got my Novak, and it stopped slipping when I tightened it up the other day, so it wheelied even more. But later on in the same run where it was wheelieing a LOT, it stopped doing wheelies. Not just a dying battery, it sounded like something was slipping. Fine, I thought, I guess the slipper clutch somehow loosened up again. In retrospect, maybe it was the idler gear in its death throes. So I kept driving around, experimenting with full-throttle starts and stuff, and I noticed the Novak glitching was getting significantly worse! It was simply more jumpy, even at very short range. About that time I began hearing a not very nice noise coming from the truck, and I was pretty sure I had stripped something. So I turned off the truck (which was interesting in itself, because the Novak was actually jumping a tiny bit even with zero throttle, as I was trying to hit the on/off switch).

Yep, I took apart the tranny (my first time doing it, actually) and the idler is missing 5 or 6 teeth. So I'll clean out the whole thing with motor spray and install an aluminum idler gear. I plan on keeping the steel top gear. I have this (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LX0276&P=ML) lube, which I plan to apply liberally to all the gears. I don't want the metal gears causing interference or grinding away at each other, which I know has happened to some people with very fast motors in their Pede's. I've seen pictures of aluminum idler gears that actually have sharpened teeth from wearing against the metal top gear, so the sharpened idler eats away at the differential! Interesting.

Anyway, thanks for listening to my story, any advice or comments are welcome. :)

[pudder]

Sounds like a good plan dude. I've been using my metal idler for over a year now and it and the top gear are still in top shape. :)

I also got my new Silverado body painted too. I was going to take some pictures today but the mosquitos wouldnt leave me alone, so maybe tomorrow during the day I'll get some good pictures. I think the body really turned out good. I did a blue (front) to black (rear) fade, and applied only a few decals for a nice clean look.

Unfortunately, I am another person to experience the magnets coming off of the motor shaft of my 5800. :( I sent Novak an email, and hopefully they will replace it without cost.

I might be addidng to my collection soon too, I'm thinking about getting a Tamiya TLT-1 Rockbuster. :)

[pudder]

A sneak peak... better pics to come!

http://64.42.204.232/hosted/DSC09008.JPG

[rpmmaxxed]

SS-Pede, Not to long ago, Didnt you say that some of your antenna wire had been accidentaly removed?

[SS Pede]

Yes I did. I replaced the receiver (unable/too lazy to carefully solder on a new wire), in hopes of solving the glitching I was experiencing with the Novak SS5800. It didn't solve the problem, the system still glitches. The other day when it couldn't even sit still was very interesting. On the traxxas forums someone complained about the same thing happening, I think on the same day. He blamed it on a solar flare, you know they cause interference with cell phones and stuff. So it could've been that. Also, today I noticed that the antenna on my new receiver broke at the base, because I had the wire turning a sharp corner next to the receiver and I guess it wore out or something. I reinstalled the OLD receiver and used the newer receiver's wire to add some length to the antenna, though I don't think it actually had enough missing to affect signal reception.

[rpmmaxxed]

ANY amount of the antenna missing will dramatically effect the performance of a receiver. Receiver wires are "Tuned" to a certain length, to properly function in their frequency band. Such as 72 mhz AM, 27 MHz AM, 75 MHZ FM and the other FM band.

I do not know an extensive amount of info on this topic, but I do know enough to be able to lend a helping opinion.

[SS Pede]

We'll see how everything works out once I get my truck up and running with an aluminum idler gear. I was hopeful in the beginning (when I bought the new receiver with full-length antenna) that the Novak glitching would stop, but it didn't. So the 4-6" missing off the end of the antenna apparently was not causing the glitching. I'm sure it wasn't helping though! The Novak has glitched the whole time, so I was never really able to properly judge how much of an affect the broken antenna was having.

[chrishicks]

hi everyone. I'm new here. I just ordered a Stampede RTR with the ESC. I was wondering what would be the easiest things I could do to hop-up this truck when I get it. I am extremely new to the r/c world and was going on a recommendation about this truck. I was told it is very durable and can be hopped up when need be. I have read through alot of info on the forums here but it all appears greek to me. if someone could please point this beginner in the right direction for future upgrades I would really appreciate it.

thank you.

also, could someone give me an estimate of how fast these trucks are out of the box? how fast can modified ones go?

this truck will mainly be run in my backyard which is about 100' x 70'. it has some dirt and gravel hills but also has alot of grass. plus it will run on my driveway too. as far as I know there are no tracks near me for this.

EDIT: I would also like a few opinions on some decent batteries so I can run this for longer than a few minutes. and if the batt. gives me more power that would be icing on the cake.

thanks again.

[pudder]

A few good first upgrades to get are;

Ball bearings- help improve trucks effeciency

metal shock caps- stock ones aren't very durable and tend to pop off

metal geared servo- the stock servos are pretty weak and very easy to break. I reccomend getting a metal gear servo so you won't break servo gears like you probably will with the stock servo.

upgraded motor- the stinger might be fun for a little while but you'll want more power soon. Buying a rebuildable motor will improve your performance a lot.

About batteries, there are a few companies like Trinity and Team Orion and Reedy that offer budget packs that still have fairly high capacity but come in pairs of stick packs. Take a look around their websites to find out more.

[chrishicks]

would you say something like this would be a good battery?

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGCH5&P=0

I did find bearings on the above site but I couldn't find the metal shock caps. is one servo any different than another? how hard are they to change?

[chrishicks]

oops, I just noticed this was in the nitro forum. sorry about that.

[pedeman]

This isint the correct forum, but, anywho, the battery would work fine.

[jdm3849]

Is the Kyosho Magnetic Mayhem 22x1 non-reverse motor any good for the Stampede? It says the can and armeture are longer, but how much longer are they? Is the increase in torque very noticeable? How good is this motor on batteries?

I was looking at this motor, cause I took my 17T out and put it in a ST, and wanted a cheap replacement. Does the non-reverse motor offer any more performance than the reverse one?

Edit: Heh, I just noticed the reverse spun in reverse. I thought the non-reverse was not able to spin backwards or something.

Thanks

[pudder]

The mag mayhem is probably a 550 size motor, but it would fit in your stampede. I have heard that they are really good powerful motors. They are especially popular in dual motor monster trucks like the TXT, Clod, etc where torque is needed. :)

I've never personally tried these motors so I can't be too specific on performance.

[Yonny_Pede7]

Yea,My friend stripped his Differential in his Pede. Where do you get them Steel ones????? Thanks.

[pudder]

Cold Fusion Racing

[krawlercrazy14]

Is this an eletric form or a nitro form??

[pudder]

Electric

[jdm3849]

I am going to get my Pede back running again. When I had it running, I was having problems with rolling. The springs seem way too stiff. My old Pede had the same springs, but not the same problem. I have tried different pistons and oil, because I didnt know what springs to get.
I want soft springs, that I can use for running on track-style conditions, not hard bashing or big air.
I hear that Losi springs fit, but I dont know what length for front or back.
Also, what rate are the stock stampede ones?

[pudder]

Wow, I havent even touched my pede since mid-summer! :o I really don't know much about what the spring rates are, but I think Losi fronts will fit the fronts and rear will fit the rear for truck springs, but I am not sure what colors to get. Hmm... I'm really sorry I cant help much more.

[hpi Pro2]

I cant help neither im all stock but im making really big shock bodies in school (so the shocks just barely fit on) so im going to have a problim with finding the fitting springs, i read somewhare that tmaxx lowrider springs are good for the front and the normal springs are good for the back but iv never tested or seen this.