Traxxas Stampede Forum v2.0

[mj_bandit]

That's what I Should get for my Stampede. Is RPM links? instead of New Turn Buckles? I Think I've seen them. Are they just the same as ones on the Truck, but built better, and stonger? black links!!!

[mj_bandit]

How Am I gonna make a SkidPlate to go over it? Like go from one end of the truck to the other, and bolt it down? should I make it like Dip in, so I got more Clearance underneath the truck..?

[corwin99]

It would be easier to just use like a Receiver Box like the RPM one for the T-maxx than to build a skidplate.. then u can just tap some holes and drill it straight into your chassis. But then again the easiest thing of course would be to just get an esc wire extension cord.

[rustlerman1]

hey guys,

i want to dye my ofna rims chrome again. they where getting chipped up sooo...
where do i get the dye??? and how do i put the on the rims?????? and how do u do all of the other stuff that is needed????

thanxs zack:confused: :confused: :confused: :(

[R/Cbum4life]

Why bother with rpm links, have you ever broken a stock one, if your not gaining adjustability I would say your not gaining anything. I hate how the tires are all crooked though, turnbuckles would be nice but without buying ti i dont know how you would stop breaking them. One more thing, who makes different shock rods, i have bent so many of those. I got big bores so they have to fit with that. HTnkas!

[corwin99]

Chrome isn't dyed, its plated. And most people dont have the tools to do that.

The RPM links look cool.. i just bought a set of yellow ones for my stampede... I was thinking about getting the white, but i stuck with yellow. My slipper clutch seems to be acting weird.. i think i wore out the pegs... so I bought a set of those diff balls to try that slipper change that i heard of. Has anyone tried that?

[rustlerman1]

corwin99 i think they would not be that good beacuase you would need to tightin the slipper, and the pegs would be squeezd when you tightin it. but the balls would not tightin they would get to a sertent point that you would not beable to tightin it. then the truck will be worse it would just slip.

thanxs zack:)

[k_sw31]

unless you are breaking them, stick with the stock links, other wise get the rpm ones...in my opinion anyways :)

[pudder]

Just a note on the turnbuckles...

I stole ones off my evader, ballcups and all, I had to trim about 5mm. off each end for them to fit good, but they do work. They also took some really hard hits and stayed intact.

Also a note on shock shafts; I believe MIP makes ti.

[holshotracer]

heres my truck. it's not a true pede but it as pede arms. it also has a kyosho ultima chassis and losi JR t tranny. also losi rear truck shocks on every corner.

[holshotracer]

heres one more. the cool thing is my dad is redoing our backyard so i've been having fun.

[tamiyajoe]

can anyone say brushless?

would this be a good idea? are there enough after market parts to make it durable w/ brushless

[k_sw31]

brushless.

Not a good idea on a stock pede, I can tell you :p I threw my Lehner basic 5300 with 6 GP 3300s in my pede, the idler was toast in 1 minute flat :D

This was just cruising on the street too, it was flying though. I do think you would be ok with BL power with a metal idler and steel out put yokes, because I have heard a lot of people running BL in their pedes :)

[mj_bandit]

To get a BrushLess, don't you gotta get the Brushless System? Or can I just get a BrushLess Motor? how much are they?

[tamiyajoe]

i want a new motor to hold me till i get BL. i ahve a sprint esc (20t limit). wich is faster chameleon pro 2 or p2k2? any other sugg.??

[k_sw31]

For a brushless setup, you need a brushless motor and brushless controller. The price depends on your setup, but can range anywhere from 220 to 600+ dollars. For a pede, I like the new novak system, I'd suggest it. :)

A chameleon will be much faster than a p2k2. :)

[mj_bandit]

Im getting a 16x2.. Is the Trinity Caliber alright? Im thinking 14 or 15t pinon, 87t spur.

[k_sw31]

I wouldn't get a caliber. Sure, they are cheap, but something like a speed gems pro will last you a lot longer, because you can take it in, and most likley a guy at your lhs will take it home, clean it, cut the com, replace brushes and stuff like that for 5-10 bucks :) Plus you'll need to eventually replace the armature, and that wouldn't be an option with the caliber, the onlything you can do is replace brushes.

[mj_bandit]

My Local Hobby Shop is 1 and a 1/2 hours away....It sucks...what the Armature??????? Is that the piece the Brushed sit on? How fast do them wear out? Im thinking about a 16t DOUBLE, what should I gear it at? 15t pinion 87t Spur?

[dakensboats]

whats the better truck and what are the differences? thanks
Daken

[corwin99]

The armature is the thing that spins inside the motor can. I would highly recommend The Speedgems 2 or Pros as well if you can afford them. The Speedgems 2 Sapphire or Pro Amber are both excellent motors. I have a caliber motor and it is good for what it cost me ($13US), I would not hestitate to recommend it to someone who doesn't care if a motor is rebuildable, but if you want one that is, stick with the Speed Gems.

[mj_bandit]

I recently had a Speed Gems 2 17t Double.. I didn't change the Brushes ALL SUMMER... didn't really notice that much of a difference in performance without changing Brushes...I took the endbell off of it... Never could get it back on.. Then endbell just slid rite off.. I don't understand why that happend.. So I THREW the ENDBELL, away.. now Alls I got is the inside of the motor. and the speed gem cover for it...It looks like Im gonna be getting that same motor again. What should I gear me 17t double at? Im probably gonna get a Pinon gear SET... its inbetween 14-17t pinon I know that. Spur Im gonna get a 87 tooth. I sure hope that ENDbell Problem doesn't come up again...gosh It made me mad I could get it back on.:mad:

[rustlerman1]

hey, mj_bandit ive had the same problem i threw it away:( i did not know what to do so.. i threw it away:( that was a wast of money i guess. but why do the stinger moters dye after one run with a rooster, i killed 5 stingers.why dose the rooster do that to the stinge motors??????
i will get some pics


thanxs zack:) :)

[mj_bandit]

Yea it sucks.:(

[rustlerman1]

hey guys i got pics of my stampede doing wheelies tell me what you guys think????

thnaxs zack:D :D :D

[rustlerman1]

:D

[k_sw31]

Looks good :D

[rustlerman1]

hey guys,those pics that i posted befor just above this one,the stampede had a 17t monster of touring[with suck]i had the stock gearing in it.now i just put a 15t motor[i dont know the name of it my bro had it], and i change the gear a lot i did 12 tooth with 87 tooth spur gear:D :D lots of tourqk:D :D. but is that that bad???????? i need to know:)

thanxs zack

[k_sw31]

I'd suggest you gear up a little bit, a little more speed is always fun, and you'll still have plenty of torque :D

[mj_bandit]

I still haven't had anyone tell me what I should gear my stampede at? Im getting a 17t double speed gems 2. I was thinking 15 or 16t pinon, and 87t spur? Please someone give me a gearing..The tires are stock...

[k_sw31]

Well, right off the bat, get a bunch of pinions, I'd say ranging from 14-18. For starters try like a 16 or so, and with your new assortment of gears you can fine tune it :)

If its not too late, I would order a speed gems PRO 17x2. The speed gems 2 motors are ok, but I have had a lot of experiences of where the plastic on the endbell melts extremly easily. Plus you'll get the benefits of the bigger brushes :)

Edit: here is a link if you'd like... http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCUP9&P=7

[mj_bandit]

Ok I'll get that one. I was gonna get that 6 pinon set from ROBINSON. starting with the 15-25t set..with the Speed Gems Pro 17 Double.. then a 87t spur..with new crystal.

[EDMONTON]

Well I finally bought a speed gem 2 saphire and geared it 15/87 with my m2ks. This thing rocks, wheelies no prob and has good top end. Im leaving the timing at 0 degrees for now so I can get longer life, longer run times and torq. Im getting better run times than my p2k2 pro. I did bust up my jeep body real good though because of those wheeleis. Hey K_sw21, can I still get one of those skid plates off u and how much.:D

[mnmrc]

I think I have a problem. A few minutes after hitting the the neighbors dog water bowl, the pede took off real slow. I could fix by trimming the throttle almost all the to full reverse. Then it got worse, and full reverse trim barely slows it down. Im thinking maybe the speedo need to be reprogrammed. Only problem is I dont have a manual. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

[mj_bandit]

Edmonton.. Is this Geared of on your Stampede? Because Im getting a Speed Gems pro 17t Double.,.. do you suggest I gear it at 15/87? Because I want to do wheelies for SURE. But want some good High end too. Thanks.

[EDMONTON]

Since the pro is a double and might have less torqu, I would first gear it at 14/87 and go up from there as long as nothing gets hot. Since its a double and a pro , top end wont be a problem, I have my timing at 0 and the pede does somewhere around 25mph, if I would stiffen the rear end it would wheelie on command but I dont want to lose my traction.
If you tell me what tires , esc, and batterries you have I could probably tell you exactly what gearring.:)

[EDMONTON]

Mnmrc, what esc do you have?:confused:

[mj_bandit]

The Stampede has Original tires. LRP f1 reverse ESC down to (16) turns. Power Maxx 2400 Mah Ni-Cd.. I got a timed charger..I Ordered a 15T Pinion, should I get a 14t Pinion instead? I also got a new Spur, I got a 87t 48 pitched Spur gear. Thanks. I want to place the order tommorrow; so Please suggest the "exact" Pinion and Spur. Thanks:D:D :D :D :D :D :D

[k_sw31]

If you are ordering soon then I'd suggest getting 15/87. But, I think you might want to go a little high, like a 16-17 tooth. I'd just order about 3-4 pinions if I were you :)

[EDMONTON]

I would get both the 14 and 15 but if I could only do 1 I would gear 15/87, Just check the esc, battery and motor every couple of minutes to see if they get hot. Oh and if possible get deans no loss connectors to replace the tamiya style. You will get more run time slight performance gain and most importantly, less heat. I would also set the timing at 0 and go up from there or even stay there if you use reverse alot.

[mj_bandit]

Well, I'll just wait for the order, save some more money, and get like 4 pinions. Are Deans plugs hard to SODER to the thing? I bought a sodering iron, So Im sure I can do it. :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D How do I set the timing at 0?:( I use Reverse ALOT... so How do I do that please? And the last Motor I had, The endbell I couldn't get back on rite. That little metal piece inside, I didnt know how to get it back on tight? It would always slid off, I don't understand why it didn't tighten.:mad:

[rustlerman1]

mj_bandit,first i dont know how to set timing at 0:[ :[ :[ :[ . I dont think the deans are hard to solder on:) I use the deans on my battery and rooster:) .BUt i dont uce deans on my motor,i dont use anything on my motor.i just have the wires soldered on the motor right from the rooster:D. I think it puts more power in to the motor:D :D :D.

thanxs zack

[mj_bandit]

Well, you mean, you cut the little plugs off, and soder the neg and Pos, to the neg and pos on the ESC? I didn't know you could do that..Do you gotta cut the wires off one at a time? then soder it?:D :D :D

[rustlerman1]

hey mj_bandit, ok let me get this straight i have deans on my batt and rooster[esc] then on my motor i have no plugs or anything i just have them soldered on to the motor.I just cut the stock motor plugs off and soldered the neg to neg and pos to pos... It is very easy i think..:D :D :D

thnaxs zack

[mj_bandit]

Ok, Now I understand. Think I should do that with my New motor when I get it? But, don't you gotta put tape around where You made the Soder.. so they don't touch each other? or can you just make the Soder on each wire, in two different places, so they don't touch/????:):):D

[rustlerman1]

mj_bandit i think you sould do that to the motor it will puy more power in to it...ya you can put tape or shrink tube.Shrink tube is the best to use.You just slip the shrink tube on get a litter and heat it up then it shrinks lol:D :D :D

thanxs zack

[mj_bandit]

LOL, ok, Thanks. Im thinking about getting NEW ROD ENDS for my PEDE.. I wany YELLOW ones.. What company makes them, that willl fit? Im gonna need the ball studs with it and all, any suggestions? know anyone that has then on their PEDES? Thanks.

[mnmrc]

I guess dog water isnt very harmful. Everything was fine the next day.

[mj_bandit]

kool, I have run my ESC threw water so much, next day is PERFECT, i usually quick blow dry it quick, works back to normal even faster.:D

[rcaddiction]

I'm new to the hobby so please bear with me :) I've heard that the Rustler and the Pede are basically the same truck. What do I need to turn my rustler into a Pede? Anyone know?

[corwin99]

Originally posted by rcaddiction
I'm new to the hobby so please bear with me :) I've heard that the Rustler and the Pede are basically the same truck. What do I need to turn my rustler into a Pede? Anyone know?

enough parts to make it worth your while to just buy the stampede kit altogether :)

they are similar, but definately not the same truck.

[k_sw31]

Originally posted by rcaddiction
I'm new to the hobby so please bear with me :) I've heard that the Rustler and the Pede are basically the same truck. What do I need to turn my rustler into a Pede? Anyone know?

Well, the pede and rusty are essantialy the same, except the main chassis are different. I would suggest the pede, the higher ground clearance makes it a more exciting basher, plus easier wheelies :D

[EDMONTON]

The pede is def. a better basher, great for beginers and can be upgraded enough to satisfy us nuts:p

[mj_bandit]

AAHAHAHAH Us NUTS:D :D :D Rc'ing is just FUN, Even more fun when I get my NEW motor, 17t double, think I can pull off wheelies now?:p :p

[rustlerman1]

mj_bandit i think you should be able to pull wheelies if you have the right gearing:D :D :D

[rcaddiction]

Thanks guys. The wheels on my rustler are gonna be a bit small for the Pede. What are some good choices for monster wheels and tires to give it a better look? Then the standard servo won't be enough to handle all the rubber......<sigh> No wonder RC people are always broke! :D

[rustlerman1]

hey ithink you should go wit the masher tires they are the best.:D :D :D they grab a lot:D and they also look sick:) :D :) :D

here is a pic of my masher tires on my pede
thanxs zack

[rustlerman1]

:cool:

[tamiyajoe]

ok i got my rpm hub carriers yesterday, YEY! but g/d duratraxx (i hate sooo much) only gave me 7 (!!) bearings instead of 8. so tower said they would send me a pack of 2 for freee. so ill wait to install

[rustlerman1]

hey tamiyajoe that suxs:mad: that is cool that you got two for free:) :)

thanxs zack

[rustlerman1]

Hey guy's i have some quistion's, My new Novak Rooster dose not work i ajust the heat sinks on it and it switchies,then it dose not work and more.:mad: :mad: I am never buying NOvak electronics again.:mad:.My other quistion is what is another good esc[not from NOVAK].:confused: :confused:

Thanxs Zack

[mj_bandit]

Hey Zach, that's weird, alls I've ever heard about NOVAK products are good thing. I got a LRP f1 reverse ESC, I love it. BUT Im going to be getting a LRP f1 PRO reverse, not motor limit, and lots of other features, Im impresses with LRP ESC's to the MAX.:p :p :p :D

[EDMONTON]

well, painted a new body today. Another f150 body cause my silverado body vanished from my lhs :mad: . I painted it pactra metalic blue with pearl white racing stripes. No points for originality but I think it looks good. Ill post pics later. Actualy my wife is coming home later and shes the one who knows how to do that:D

[k_sw31]

Originally posted by rustlerman1
I am never buying NOvak electronics again.

That is a shame. Novak makes awesome products and has great service to back their products up.

I cannot really tell what is wrong with your rooster through the grammar realated errors, but if it does not work, send it in, and you will get a "remanufactured" esc back, for about 30$, depending on a model :D

PS, http://www.teamnovak.com/Download/acrobat/non%20warranty_8.pdf

[mj_bandit]

:D Have any of you guys watched the Swami-rc videos??????
Theres this one guy with a Rustler thats blue, I think its called Lowrider. He has REALLY fast speed in his Rustler. If anyone of you have seen it, or can watch it, I was just wondering what kind of motor you would need to go that fast, and be able to do wheelies like that. www.swami-rc.com THanks.

[k_sw31]

I think I know what you are talking about, and I believe he runs a P-94 13x2, or something like that.

With the right gearing, anything can wheelie :D

[mj_bandit]

Yea but, this thing was FAST... If I get a 13t for my Bandit, its gonna even be faster than HIS truck:):):) I can't wait

[holshotracer]

the sliders type drive shafts pick up a lot of pond scum. i acadently drive my truck into our small pond and drove out. the track was slow because of the scum a round the drive shafts.

[k_sw31]

Yeah those sliders pick up everybit of crap around, you should of seen mine after a day of muddin! :p

[holshotracer]

i was lucky that my ESC was in a bag and my reciever was in a case, so i was able to keep driving.

[mj_bandit]

Yea, I got my order from Tower Hobbies today, I put the Pinion gear on, and it starting to eat up my SPUR, it was a 15t pinon, and the SPUR I got, doens't fit rite on the Thing, I got a Robinson Pinion, and its alot different fitting than what I had, so I put my original one back on, and it works good now but, the thing will run for about 5 Minutes, then it will slowly make a clicking noise, And then tottaly not work, it comes loose, so then I gotta RE-tighten the Pinion gear, I don't know why its not staying on tight. I ALWAYS have problems with my Pinion too, I just ALWAYS do, GOD it gets me under my skin so mad.:mad:

[R/Cbum4life]

Yeah I have that happen quite often also, try some thread lock or a drop of ca.

[mj_bandit]

Well, GOD its pissing me rite off.. I got the pinion to stay but it stilll does that noise like its STRIPPING something.. I just don't get it. I can't get it to work rite for a permanent stay, It always starts making that noise again, Why is it me this happens to. I just wanna drive my RC in peace, and theres that pinion there to piss me off again.:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

[mnmrc]

Just to make sure mjbandit, but your tightening the set screw onto the flat side of the shaft right? And the pinion and spur gear are the same pitch right? :)

[mj_bandit]

Yea, its the Original Stock Gearing. I orderd a NEW spur, but its tottaly different than the STOCK spur.. THE one I ordered is FLAT, it like doesn't have the builded up part, where is causes it to come out, so the PINION gear fits it perfect. This new one goes RITE against the plastic and isan't rite. I can try it again, make sure the Pinion is on the FLAT fart of The motor. But My SPur, Got like a little messed up from the Robinson Pinion I orderd, I floored it, and it made a little stripping on the Spur. Im just feed up with it all, I got NO LOCAL HOBBY shop anywhere near Me.:mad: :mad:

[mj_bandit]

I fixed it. It was the Spur Gear, I realised there was an ADAPTER for the SPur. YES, I can't wait to get home tomorrow to RC it to the MAXX.....:D :D :D :D :D

[rustlerman1]

hey guys,I have the same problem as mj_bandit.It makes this clicking nose,What is that cliking nose?????????? And mj_bandit I had the same problem as you like the motor getting lose, I striped one of my spur gears.:( :( :( :( My other quistion is dose the aluminum idler gear make a differance??????

thanxs zack

[corwin99]

I use Robinson Racing pinions with my Traxxas spur gears with no problem at all. The one time i DID have a problem was when I didn't mesh the gears close enough together and started to strip one of my spurs.

The clicking sound that you hear COULD be the set (grub) screw for the pinion hitting the Spur. I've noticed that with the lower toothed pinions than the set screw will hit the spur when it comes around.. You have to put the pinion in backwards and pull it out so its almost at the end of the motor bar thing. That might be your problem.. not sure tho.

[mj_bandit]

Well, I don't know why the new Pinion I put on there Stripped up my SPUR.. I wanted to Wheelie, but I don't even know if it would wheelie with a 15T pinion on there that worked. It's a 18t Pinion on there rite now. I can wheelie by SLAMMing to reverse and punching forward, otherwise the normal way it barely comes up the ground, on like Carpet surface.:mad:

[EDMONTON]

What motor do you have? and what size of spur?:confused:

[mj_bandit]

I got a Trinity Speed Gems PRO 17t Double. IF i PUT THE pinion on backwards, theres no bar there. Its not long enough to put it on the other way. Would it do wheelies with that 15T pinion gear? rite now it has a 18t pinion in it.:D

[k_sw31]

You should be able to wheelie just fine :cool:

[corwin99]

I can wheelie mine with a Speed Gems Sapphire... contrary to what a lot of people on here say, I would have recommended the Sapphire over the Pro Amber, the single provides more punch.

I would guess that you should still be able to wheelie with the 18T pinion on carpet. Make sure you are using the 87T spur and not the 84T spur. Mine came with 2 and the instructions told me to use the 84, but the 87 will give you more torque.

Also getting better tires might help.. and again.. make sure your slipper isn't too loose otherwise you'll be losing all your power there. you could also try adding weight to the back and adding some preload spacers to your rear shocks to stiffen them up.

[mj_bandit]

Yea.. I noticed my SPUR, doesn't have a SPRING on it???? its just the Nut against the SPur.. Should I take the SPRING off my Bandit.. and put it on my STAMPEDE... how do I know it even has a Slipper clutch??? I can't remember if it had one when I bougt it or not. I bought it RTR.. about 4 years ago.:rolleyes:

[mj_bandit]

I can Get the front end to come up a LITTLE on carpet.. I can Wheelie EASY by putting it in Reverse.. but that sucks. I don't want to put that 15t pinion back on. if its gonna eat up my SPUR.......:(:(:( I got the one I had on it Tight now.. but I don't know what to do.:eek:

[k_sw31]

Originally posted by mj_bandit
Yea.. I noticed my SPUR, doesn't have a SPRING on it???? its just the Nut against the SPur.. Should I take the SPRING off my Bandit.. and put it on my STAMPEDE... how do I know it even has a Slipper clutch??? I can't remember if it had one when I bougt it or not. I bought it RTR.. about 4 years ago.:rolleyes:

Yes you should have a spring on there, and I am guessing that you do have a slipper because thats about how old my pede is, and it still has a slipper. :)

[mj_bandit]

I notice, theres a little PLAY in the SPUR? it can move like.. a little bit.. Should that be normal???? Im gonna put the spring on there rite now..How hard should I tighten it?:D

[k_sw31]

Screw it on tight, then back it out 1/4 to 1/2 a turn, thats generally a good ball park setting. :)

Is the play like a wobble of the spur or does the whole shaft slide back and forth?

if the whole thing just slides back and forth a little you should be fine. :)

[mj_bandit]

Yea.. the whole SHAFT moves a little bit.. im gona go try and put it on..:)

[k_sw31]

Well, all you need to do to fix the whole shaft moving problem is to put some shims on it INSIDE the tranny, but dont worry about it unless there is a significant wobble.

[mj_bandit]

yea well. I F'D it ALL up again. I tried putting the SPRING on the spur. It wasen't matched up rite.. The spur got Stripped again. Im just gonna bring it to my HOBBY CENTER 1 1/2 hours away. Get a new SPUR. and A nice HECK driver. Mayby have them do it. I can't believe something SO simple is just a joke.:mad:

[mj_bandit]

I got a new Spur, and New Pinion Gear. The guy recommended a 16t pinion.. Didn't have any..so I got a 15t pinion, and a 18t pinion..He said For "Wheelie Popping Fun" go with the 16t or 15t pinion.. SO I put the pinion on.. and It went on PERFECT.. I got the Screw all the way tightend.. with NO problems.. I don't get why the other one wouldn't tighten..But this one was plastic he gave me.. also LOOked alot like the OLD one I had.. I one I mentioned earlier that stripped My spur was Metal.. and looked liked it had Smaller teeth and stuff..If it pops Wheelies, Im gonna be happy..He said he had HIS pede going about 32-35 mph...With a SUPER rooster esc, and a Speed gems motors... Any of you got your Stampede's going about 35mph?????:D :D

[k_sw31]

With my brushless setup I was nudgeing 40-45...then the idler fried! :p

[mj_bandit]

Yea.. I put the 18t pinion on... I didn't wheelie. I put the 15t pinion... She STILL don't stand up.. but I can get it off the ground a LITTLE bit.. I can EASLY ride em going in reverse.. but Everyone said I should be able to Wheelie with a 15t Pinion, with the motor I got... OH WELL.. GOD its ALOT faster.. I can't believe how much faster It goes. Im thinking about a NEW servo? What would you guys suggest for about 35$..I heard HITEC are good servos... I want the Connection to work with whatever I get. Theres like "J's and "S's" for connections on the 605bbJ and 605bbS.. That looks like a good Servo for 30$.:cool:

[k_sw31]

Get a hitec 625 mg (link (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXUZ87&P=0)), awesome servos and great for small monstertrucks and stadium truck duty. :)

[rustlerman1]

Hey guys, My truck go's about 35 mph. I was wondering if the duratrax streak was a good speed control???????"???? And my brother said if you open the rooster case the factory won't take the rooster back????????

later,
zack

[mj_bandit]

That looks good. BUT I need a new one of them servo savers I think? I got one now... wont that work on the new Servo? or do I gotta get a new KIMBROUGH large servo saver? OH the stampede I dont think has a SLIPPER.. because it came with the SPUR ADAPTER.. but my Bandit has the little spring. I don't think it has a slipper clutch. I've had it for like 5-6 years.:rolleyes:

[k_sw31]

Go ahead and get a kimbourgh heavy duty servo saver, they are great :)

[Janders]

I am just worried that It may not have enough articulation to get over large objects. I know 2wd isn't the best for crawling, but I want something fairly fast that can clear the occasional curb 4" tall rock. Is the pede up to this
**
Does anyone have any pics showing the suspension articulation of a stock stampede? I want to see how much the suspension can clear.
thanks.

[mj_bandit]

If I remember rite. the pede has EXACTLY 4" clearance underneath.
:D

[Janders]

4" was just sort of an abstract number I picked out. Well that seems good for the clearance, now I'd just like to see some stock suspension articulation.

[k_sw31]

If your looking for a climber, the pede isn't exactly the best choice. Its basically a jacked up stadium truck.

[rustlerman1]

Hey guys,I am ordering stuff again. I would like to know if the DuraTrax IntelliSpeed 16T Mild-Modified Reverse ESC, if that a good esc??????? And i want to get the Peak Performance Jaguar 15x2 Motor, the esc says it can take 16t or above can i put get that motor if i gear down to 15 tooth pinion gear??????

[R/Cbum4life]

How much is that, my bro is looking for something inexpensive to get himself started. Anyone have any reccomendations??

[mj_bandit]

Get a LRP f1 reverse esc. handles down to 16 or 15 turns, has REVERSE.. only 50$ ESC at towerhobbies.com I've had Mine for about a Year. Not one thing wrong with it so far. Very impressed.:D

[rustlerman1]

Hey guys, I drove my pede today. My pede was rippen today pulling wheelies.:D :D :D :D I got some pics of it.Tell me what you guys think????

[rustlerman1]

:D :D

[rustlerman1]

:D :cool:

[rustlerman1]

:cool: :cool:

[corwin99]

nice pics dood.. i bought a new digital camera on the weekend that does videos with sound... so i recorded a video of my pede doing a wheelie :) it was too wet to take it out for some real bashing.. so i did it in the driveway :)

check it:

http://www.island.net/~corwin/stampede_flip.AVI

[Janders]

It looks pretty quick

[corwin99]

Its a Trinity Caliber 16T with a Novak Duster... 16/87 gearing. I'm about to replace it with a Speedgems Sapphire.. but I'm waiting for a Novak 610-HRV ESC to come in before I do that.

[k_sw31]

Looks good corwin and rustlerman :cool:

[rustlerman1]

Hey guys, thanks for the replys. I wouil dlike to know i am getting a f1 reverse esc,Trinity15t Pro,aluminum idler gear,a 15t pinion,ball bearings for the stock carrers and a trinity 3000 race pack.And the f1 reverse can only take 16t motors i want to do a trinity pro is that ok or is that a bad idia???????


later,
zack

[k_sw31]

Well, dont bother getting bearings for the stock carriers, they will blow up so quick it isn't even funny. If you are gonna do bearings then buy the rpm carriers for them.

With the esc, you should be ok, because most escs are saftey rated up a turn or two. But remember, if you fry it you will have no warrenty coverage.

[MPTech]

This was posted a while back, but it looks so nice I had to compliment BlueToad on it....

What tires are those??



Got another question, I saw a guy that turned a Pede into 4WD by mounting a second rear gear case on the front. Anyone know much about this surgery and directions to perform it? Doesn't sound too expensive either.


Thanks!

[rustlerman1]

k_sw31
Is the Trinity 15t pro motor fast??????How fast do think it would go????? And my other quistion is if i had the aluminum idler gear in my truck will i brake any gears?:confused::confused::confused:

[corwin99]

MPTech.. those tires say "Imex Road Dawg" on them so i'm guessing that's the kind of tires they are.

I also want to reiterate what K_sw said about the stock bearing carriers.. i still have yet to buy some RPM bearing carriers for the rear (i bought the front ones when my stock ones broke)... the bearings work ok in the stock carriers if you are just driving around in the grass or dirt, but once you take them out somewhere and launch your car off a jump, they're toast. I took the car out jumping on dirt with 3/4 of a battery pack... and i broke both bearings on the rear left wheel... then i took it out jumping again on concrete, the day that i shot that video there, and i broke both the rear stock bearings in one pack. I'm only using them cuz I have so many 5x8mm bearings kicking around. The front bearing carriers have been fine since, though i think they probably have less stress on them than the rear ones.

[tamiyajoe]

well, i sold my pede'. im such an idiot! o wel, ill get ne for my b-day

[k_sw31]

Originally posted by rustlerman1
k_sw31
Is the Trinity 15t pro motor fast??????How fast do think it would go????? And my other quistion is if i had the aluminum idler gear in my truck will i brake any gears?:confused::confused::confused:

Well, this is a guess but I am thinking around 28-30 or so. I think you will be satisfied with the speed. :)

Well, I never toasted an idler gear (only with brushless), but I did screw up the outdrives with that motor (have steel yokes now). But I know pudder has stripped 2-3 idler gears with a 19 turn. Since they are only 13$ or so I suggest you just go and buy one and be done with it. :)

[mnmrc]

I looked at Tower Hobbies for the steel idler gear, but cant find it. Where do i buy it?:)

[holshotracer]

i put the trouqest motor back in my truck. is a old kyosho High Trouqe, i post a pic later. the truck wheelies so good that i had to build a wheelie bar so i didn't space up my body.

[k_sw31]

Here you go: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LP7189&P=X

:)

[mj_bandit]

Hey... Anyone of you got them Steel Skid's on their Stampede???? I see alot of People with RPM wide Bumper, why is that. ALSO how much is a 18t compared to a 15t Pinion gear different In TOP END speed? Because I want a little it MORE top END speed and my 15t has alot of Torque.. but not enough to wheelie:(:( so I figure go back to a 18t:rolleyes:

[k_sw31]

Well, the reason why no one buys the aluminum skids is because the are pretty much for looks. If you hit something they will bend up. Plus the pretty blue anodizing will get scuffed up with any off roading at all. The rpm bumper is a much better choice because it is super durable and flexible, cheap, and it doesn't matter when you scuff it. :)

I suggest you try a 16-17 tooth pinion.

[holshotracer]

i got home made skid plate the only time that i bent it was when i hit a pine tree in our front yard. that was the only problem which i bent it back out .

[mnmrc]

Thanks k

[mj_bandit]

I just put on my Skid plate bumper things. They work nice..BUT add some weight to the front end:( Mayby I need to get about a 16t Single motor to Wheelie.. with about a 14tooth Pinion:(:(:( Its too bad My Stampede don't wheelie. Also I got a batterie Question..I've had my Power Maxx 2400's for about 8 months. I ran them, then let them sit for about 4 months. Now I started running them again. ALOT, and I got about 6 minutes run time.. I got a 17t Double motor. Is this Normal run time? What batteries do you suggest I get next?:D

[k_sw31]

Oh, those batteries are the problem why you are not wheelieing!

I have heard NOTHING but bad things about those peak power maxx batts, I have heard they lose most of their life after ten runs. Is your charger capable of charging Ni-mh batteries? If so then I would suggest you get a GP3300 stick pack from www.promatchracing.com and if you can't charge ni-mhs, try a good name brand cell stick pack (such as sanyo) that is around 2400 mah, such as this (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXST62&P=7) one. :)

I really betcha you'll be pullin wheelies with new batts. :)

[rustlerman1]

I would go with the Trinity 3000 6-Cell Racing Pack, This battery is long lasting and has long run times :).I have one of these batterys and i get 45 min's , with a 17t motor,15t pinion,rooster:) :)

later,
zack

[mj_bandit]

Serious??? If I get the 2400 NI-Cd Duratrax batterie I'll be wheeling? :):):) I got a 910 ac/dc timed charger. 15 minute dial. How long do you guys suggest I charge it for when I get it??? and the Discharge, how long should I discharge it for? its gonna be sweet if I can wheelie now.:):) yea these batteries such ass, in my opinion.. two for 50$ so they can't last that long. YOU GET 45 minnutes of run time on your batterie? thats insane.:rolleyes:

[rustlerman1]

:)

[rustlerman1]

Ya i got 45 min out of my truck,take out 10-5 min but still very long. You just have to gear it right have a good motor and a esc.:) :)

[mj_bandit]

Yea.. I want New shocks all around my Stampede.. AND my bandit.. I got a Pair of threaded purple shocks from this guy and put them on my Bandit. But their a LITTLE bit longer than the old ones on the bandit.. so my back end is raised up More..and the axles are a little bit more bent.. Is this gonna hurt anything??? I have a hard time trying to find Shocks that fit rite. What size are the ones on the STAMPEDE.. front AND back.. also for the Bandit. What size are them.. anyone know??? Will the ones I put on there work.. the back end is just up a little bit, with the axles more bent. Thanks alot. What shocks you guys got on your Pede's?:cool:

[corwin99]

if you want to shorten the shocks, then try putting a spacer on the shaft inside the shock body to limit the travel. raising the rear end up a bit will probably adversely affect the handling, and if the axels are too bent then you'll have more drag, so it'll probably be a bit slower.

About the stampede shocks, from what i've seen the xx-long ones in the back of the stampede are about 4".. so anything that will fit a T/E-maxx, Clod, Jugg, HPI MT would fit it. They all use 4" shocks. the ones in the front are about 3.5". I'm not sure what you could use in the front. The easiest replacement for the stock shocks on your stampede is the Traxxas Big Bore shocks..

I haven't tried sticking 4" shocks on the front of the stampede has anyone here had any luck with that?

[SixVi6-Camaro]

yeah the front Pede shocks are a weird length. Rears are eazy. I have AE shocks there were on my t-maxx on the back of my pede but the front I have some ancient shocks that were on my original blackfoot. you could look into some duratrax evader front shocks... like these (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXAMK1&P=7) or These (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCXS3&P=7). one is roughly 3.6" the other is 3.3".


I figured I'd toss up a couple pics of my pede with its fresh painted beater body on. yes I am showing off.. lol!

http://home.attbi.com/~exsells/pede_05.jpg

http://home.attbi.com/~exsells/pede_06.jpg

[k_sw31]

SixVi6-Camaro- I think it maybe a good idea to run a front bumper ;)

Good lookin pede though :)

[mj_bandit]

Well, I think Im just gonna get a new batterie for now. Im thinking about getting the Duratrax 2400 Ni-Cd.. or a 7 cell Batterie from the place I buy it at.. they got their own batteries. The 2400 is gonna be more than tower.. because they charged me 75$ for the LRP F1 reverese ESC when its only 55$:mad: Hopefully I'll be wheeling by then.:):):):)

[SixVi6-Camaro]

yeah the front bumper was on there until just a few days ago. I had 7 cells and the torque monster Mag Meyham in there. This week I put in the Novak BL and am not too used to the top speed it has. It fliped at high speeds and crashed pretty good into a large rock. The bumber split at the screws and the front bulkhead now has a small crack in it. I have a new bulkhead ready to put on but the LHS didn't have any bumpers in stock. soon it will have a bumper back on it.

k_sw31.. I see your b-day is on June 26th lol.. so is mine!

John

[k_sw31]

How do you like the novak bl setup? Are you running anything like the al idler or the steel output yokes?

[SixVi6-Camaro]

so far I love it. geared 18/84 runing 6 cells its got lot of torque and easily does wheelies just like my old Mag Meyham 7 cells but the Bl has tremendous RPM as well. Run times are just as good as with my 7 cell MM motor setup. I'm runing MIP CVD's and RPM bearing carriers all round. No Al idler gear installed yet but I did buy it last time I was at the LHS. I will probably just install it this weekend if I get the chance just to be better safe than sorry.

http://home.attbi.com/~exsells/pede_04.jpg

John

[ssclone]

hey ya'll, well im tading my nitro rush for an epede. it comes w/ a 20t stock 16t and 10t motors, msc and a fried esc (tectonik rebel or somethgin like that) 10 tires and rims, bearings,a bunch of shock stuff,2 bodies, a new radio and 2 1500 mAh batts. all for my rush. so i will now have a sledgehammer and an epede both will probly be running on 14 cells. (this is my 1st pede)



aaron

[mj_bandit]

I want a Brushless System... how fast are they? I hear theres NO maintnance..?????? But I also hear there HELLA spendy?:D

[k_sw31]

Mj_bandit, yes, brushless systems are hella fast and very expensive. I have a lehner setup (www.rumrunnerhobbies.com) and I touch a little over 40 in my t3 on moderate gearing and 6 cells :D.

But for you I'd suggest the novak system. The throttle control is a lot smoother, you wont have as much power as my lehner setup but you will still get long runtimes.

And yes, there is now maintenence :D

ssclone- sounds like a good trade. :)

BTW, I think you will have a hard time finding room for 14 cells on a pede, it doesn't even need that many. You should be fine with 7 at the most. :)

[mj_bandit]

Yea I hear some guys got 6-14 cells on there PEDE???/ how do you hook up MOre than 7 cells? Because they only come in 6-7 cell sticks???? Can I get a Y-harness and plug it into my ESC then put two battereies on the end of that? or what do I gotta do to get more cells.. how much faster Will I go If I did that, somehow?:cool:

[k_sw31]

well, the most I have ever heard of someone fitting in their pede is 10, and that was running brushless. Even adding 1 cell boost power majorly, since you get a lot more volts to the motor. To fit 10 cells in you either build a custom pack or built two packs and hook them up with a y-harness to the esc. But there is a trade off, runtimes are shorter, and the wear on the motor is much worse, most brushed motors aren't meant to do over 7 cells anyways.

[rustlerman1]

I want to do 10 cell in my pede.:D :D Guys i got 500 dollars envested into my pede i just got my parts in i ordered 50 things.:D :D :D :D I will get some pics soon:)

[ssclone]

oh did i say 14 cells i ment 12 cells sorry. you could always stick a 6 cell on teh bottom and put anothe 6cell on top of it like i did for my sledge.


aaron

[cummins driver]

Nice sledgehammer SSCLONE, how do you like those IMEX tires you have on there?

[mj_bandit]

Well, What I meant was, HOW do I hook up more than one batt Pack? Do I got to get a Y-Harness to plug into my ESC? or how do I do it? Im thinking about getting a 7 cell batterie.. because I want to wheelie. How do you all hook up more batts?thankd:D

[ssclone]

Originally posted by cummins driver
Nice sledgehammer SSCLONE, how do you like those IMEX tires you have on there?

i have the g-hawgs and i love them, they leave my black marks for the 1st couple burnouts and they hook up pretty nice, but not at all in the snow. hehe.

Well, What I meant was, HOW do I hook up more than one batt Pack? Do I got to get a Y-Harness to plug into my ESC? or how do I do it? Im thinking about getting a 7 cell batterie.. because I want to wheelie. How do you all hook up more batts?thankd

yes all i did was i hooked up a Y-harness and it fwoks geat. Ive been running mysledge on 12 cells for about 2 months and it still has the stock XL-1 but im running a titan 550 in it and i havnt had the ESC fry on me yet, well reverse went in it but oh well i still have forward.

[mj_bandit]

Well. I don't really want to ruin anything...But ONE time wouldn't hurt would it if I Got Two New batts.. think she'll go alot faster?:):):):):) with a 17turn double motor..18t pinion..and 14 cells????????:D

[k_sw31]

Chances are, your brushes will burn, your comm will wear fast, motor will get very hot, and you'll fry your esc. I would not suggest it.

I tried 12 cells with a super rooster (its capable of handling that many cells) with a stinger, the damn thing got so hot so fast one of the brushes fell out. I dont recommend it. :p

[SixVi6-Camaro]

this weekend I ran 6 packs through my pede. first pack in a grassy field in a forest preserve was great. second pack I turned hard it fliped a couple times. then it landed with no power geting to the ground. I had snaped a CVD at the drive cup end. I bought replacement bones.

next day I ran another pack at a bash track jumping it a bit and having fun in the dirt. the second pack I snaped a CVD again at the axle! I then replace the CVD's with the steel yolks and plastic sliders. run another pack, no jumping, just driving across a field its fine. The next pack on the pede, no jumping, just accross the field and it snaps a slider at the u joint!

So I've had it.. I'm puting my old mag meyham back in the pede and droping the Bl in my TC3. I've run mod motors in my TC3 so I know it can handle the power BL has.

[corwin99]

That's brutal.. Its amazing how much stress a brushless puts on your system. I've never run one.. but i've been thinking about buying one for a while. I just spent my paypal balance on a new Clodbuster chassis so no BL for me for now :)

12 cells: If you use a Y-harness wouldn't you be wiring the thing in parallel not get any increase in voltage? You'd have to string it together with a Modified harness to wire the batteries in Series so you get an actualy 14.4V battery. Either that or my electronics knowledge is fading on me or there are different types of Y-harnesses. But when i ran 2 packs in a RC Boat with a y-harness they would simply give my boat twice the amount of runtime and zero increase in speed.. actually slower cuz of weight.

[ssclone]

she will go faster but i dont think that motor will last very long at all. im running 12 cells cuz the titans can handle that much juice. it wouldnt hurt for just 1 try, but if i were you id jut buy a 3300mAh pack and you'll have the juice or maybe get a 7 cell pack as well.



aaron

[mj_bandit]

Ok I'll just get a 7cell:D :D

[mj_bandit]

Yea.. How do I figure out what brushes fit my motor? For replacement. I've hade about 30 runs on my new motor.. I've cleaned it 3 times. with Motor blast.. on the Brushes, and COMM. what Should I do for more maintnance. I already gotta have the Comm CUT?:( new brushes?:( its a Trinity Speed gems PRO Amber 17t Double.:p

[k_sw31]

Well, if there is a lhs you can stop by, there will usually be someone who can take motors, clean them, skim the comms, replace brushes etc. (whole motor rebuild, basically) for around 10$.

For brushes you will need these: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCUL9&P=7

[cummins driver]

Do you guys think duratrax will come out with a 2wd MT to compete with the stampede? I think they will probably come out with a monster truck version of the evader if they do. What do you all think will happen? I still probably wouldnt buy it over the stampede, but the pede is about the only very good 2wd MT out there thats very cheap and popular. By the way, can you put different brushes than the stock ones in your motor, and will it have any performance gain?

[k_sw31]

Chances are, it would break easily. ;)

[mj_bandit]

Yea.. the light on the Controller is Blinking.. I recharged 4 of the batteries. It doesn't really BLINK anymore.. but it like gets dim than will blink once and its not rite. I can't drive it either.. its like Almost tottaly Dead.. But the Batterie in the Truck is charged.. I don't get whats going on. I COULD recharge two more of the batteries in the controller.. but that wont make a difference.. but the weird thing is.. it started blinking AFTER I recharged the batteries the first time???:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[corwin99]

I was just on Tower's site, and i noticed that it says they discontinued the Stampede Kit... is this true?? Is traxxas putting out another 2WD Electric MT to replace it?

[SixVi6-Camaro]

no I believe traxxas is eleminating all their kits ond only selling RTR's. :( I'd personally rather have kits but traxxas is all about RTR.

John

[corwin99]

Traxxas is getting rid of all their kits?!?! what??!?! That sucks.

As much as the Stampede was a pain to do because the instructions weren't up to date and there were mistakes, I would much rather buy the kit than an RTR vehicle. I guess with the success of the Maxx they realize they dont have to offer Kits to get buyers.

Are they just going to release RTR or will they have at least Prebuilt too so we can add our own radio gear?

[pedeman]

i love my pede, but its in parts right now:( I stripped the middle gear in the gearbox....

[corwin99]

I broke my right caster block.. those things break easily. I kept taking off on my jumps crooked on this mound of dirt and landing on the right front wheel eventually the caster block just bailed on me.

Mine's in peices too.. (OT) along with my Clodbuster which I am waiting for new oil shocks for my new cantilever suspension :) I wonder why they never use independent cantilever suspension for trucks... i only see if on solid axel vehicles.

Has anyone ever used those shocks with the piggy back oil reservoirs? How are they different? what's the point besides looking real trick?

[mj_bandit]

I recently Posted a Message about my Controller Light blinking.. and I recharged My Batteries.. but it still did it.. so I recharged all of them.. and It still goes really slow.. it wont GO fast at all.. Whats going on????????ALSO.. my batteries only get like 4 minute run times.. first 2 minutes.. got ALOT of punch.. then dies down.. I don't got a PEAK charger.. But Im getting new Batts to Wheelie.:D :D :D :D

[corwin99]

What won't go fast? your car? It sounds like you are talking about your Radio, which really shouldn't "go" anywhere :)

If you're talking about your Car, your car going fast shouldn't have anything to do with your Radio batteries being low... but your ability to control it and said fast speed might.... if your batteries are starting to go bad, they will start to have a lot of punch in the beginning, then have decreased run times.. this appears to be normal behaviour for NiCad cells as they begin to die. Before your get some good packs, you might want to invest in a decent Peak Charger like the pirahna digital or the MRC Super brain. your batteries will last much longer.

[cummins driver]

Are the 5x11 ball bearings worth the money? How much of a difference do they make, and how long will they last?

[mj_bandit]

Yes, get them. They are LESS, friction, and even longer run times, with SMOOTHER riding. Get them.:D

[k_sw31]

Originally posted by cummins driver
Are the 5x11 ball bearings worth the money? How much of a difference do they make, and how long will they last?

They will last you forever and are well worth it. :D

[divepede]

its bad that they dont make kits anymore, there instructions were bad though they put the slipper clutch instructions in the back and i spent a while looking for the thing they had on the instructions. I stripped the idler gear and the back ordered it for tower hobbies, i cant wait i got a new motor and everything

[Saboteur]

That sux...and I was just ready to wait for a E pede kit. Atleast the RTR's are cheap, prepainted and I can get a better ESC and motor to have some better fun. :)

[k_sw31]

I'm sure you will still be able to find plenty of e pede kits floating around for the next year or so. :)

[Saboteur]

BTW, you all should have seen this restricted site I went to today in Jersey. It's PURE offroad heaven( especially for an E pede) ! :D

[rustlerman1]

Hey guys, I would like to convert my rusty into a pede. But is the rusty any good for any thing?? Is it good to have two pedes??
I would just need a chassie, skid plates and body mounts.:D

later, Zack

[cummins driver]

You could put road tires on your rustler, and mudders on your stampede, and you will have one for the road and one for the street.

[Saboteur]

Been wondering, can I safely run a 15x2T motor with the stock gears in the Epede, or just get the 17T motor and be satisfied? Choosing b/t the Peak Performance Jaguar and Team Orion rush motors w/adjustable timing.

Team Orion Rush 17x2 motor:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LE3295&P=1

Team Orion Rush 15x2 motor:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LE3294&P=1

Peak Performance Jaguar 17x2 motor:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LE3300&P=1

Peak Performance Jaguar 15x2 motor:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LE3299&P=1

Also deciding on what Novak esc to get since I will be using it in the TL01 as well as the pede rtr Im getting with standard msc and radio.

[shadmaster4]

hey, what are the best, and cheapest aftermarket shocks for this truck? I keep on bustin off shock caps left and right on the plastic shocks. They really suck...I was looking for shocks, that don't have caps, or top loading, is that the right thing?

[cummins driver]

You could get some traxxas big bores or aluminum shock caps.

[rustlerman1]

Originally posted by Saboteur
Also deciding on what Novak esc to get since I will be using it in the TL01 as well as the pede rtr Im getting with standard msc and radio. [/B]



Originally posted by Saboteur
Been wondering, can I safely run a 15x2T motor with the stock gears in the Epede, or just get the 17T motor and be satisfied? Choosing b/t the Peak Performance Jaguar and Team Orion rush motors w/adjustable timing.


MOTOR


You would not be able to runt he 15t motor with the stock gearing. You have to 13t 87t or 13t 90t, you will be happy with that. That will give you lost of tqouk and speeeeed lot of speed! I would go with the Trinity motors they are the bets motor s out there, if you are going with the 15t, go with the Trinity Speed Gem Pro Titanite 15T Double Motor. That motor is the best[ I think] the 17t motor is alright, not that great[In my opion].


ESC


You should go with the super rooster or the rooster. But i got a Associated F1 Super w/Reverse that esc is asome, i had no problems with that esc and the rooster[I got both esc rooster and Associated F1 Super w/Reverse]



Later,
Zack

[Saboteur]

Actually been thinking about a Fusion ESC. Will be able to handle lower turn motors incase I decide to run a 13T or 14t in the TL-01 but with the rooster having a reverse disability, I find that a neat feature. Gonna think about it. What I might do is just get a speedgems for the TL01 and a 17t orion rush motor for the Pede.

[pedeman]

I have a Streak ESC and it is sweet!!! I can adjust how much traction there is and it has down to 12 turn capibility...:D :D :D :D ;) :rolleyes:

[Saboteur]

Wow. Can handle down to a 12T just like the fusion, same forward brake feature but can handle 4-10cells! :D For the price is great, so I'll probably look at it. :)

[rustlerman1]

Hey guyts, I had a bad day aqain. I road my pede in to a tellaphone poll. I broke chamber link, stiring servo, traxxas steering knuckle,rear body mount,front bdy mount. i was pissed:mad: :o :mad: :eek: i will get some pics tomarrow.

later,
zack

[Saboteur]

Hope that teaches ya not to drink and drive, LOL:D

[pedeman]

does anyone have any idler gears? know were I can get them? Do they have them in steel? PS.- mine can handle 4-10 batts also:):):):):):):):):)

[rustlerman1]

Yes they make them in steel here http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJJ94&P=7

[pedeman]

do i need to make any other mods to put it on?- ive never changed this part:)- thanks for the help

[rustlerman1]

no, you odnt need any changes. it gos right on. it is a direct fit.:)

[Saboteur]

Hmm. Guess the speedgems is really worth the buy. I'll try the 15t and get the trinity golden no solder leads (for the TL-01). I wonder how will the 19t pinion with the stock spur gear on the pede will handle? :confused: BTW any of you guys getting good speed with any trinity stocker? I know with a high capacity pack and a stock motor you can get a lot of run time. Also may consider that for my TL-01 if bruckner starts races. Gonna try to find em this weekend for more info. :)

[rustlerman1]

You have to gear 15t pinion 87t spur gear. if you dont you will smoke the motor. but i got a quistion, i was driving my pede today and i hit a very very small puddle. did not get any thing wet. so i keep driving it and then the foward wasin working. then i took the body off and i hit reveres full and i herd a big POP then i saw smoke come out of the rooster. There is a crack in the black heat sink not the purple one, under that the purple one. Sry this is so confusing. but what made this happen???

[Henry G]

Well, I was looking at getting one of these some day. I was wondering if this was a good basher. Do you guys know where I can get these for the best price? How fast are these out of the box? If I could get it in a kit form, it'd be great too.
thanks in advance guys:)

[cummins driver]

This is the best basher truck you will ever find. It will take more abuse than what i can throw at it. I bought mine in kit form from tower hobbies for $77 about 3-4 months ago, and i do not regret it at all(i have heard they quit making the kit but i dont know...i sure hope not). I have not broken a single thing on it except the futaba steering servo gears i had in it. Out of the box it goes about 20mph, and has many different gearing options due to the fully adjustable motor mount. The stock stinger 20 turn motor is also fairly fast, and i have had a blast with mine every time i drive it. The building instructions that come with the kit are also pretty good,and it was my first kit, and i didnt have any problem building it. Overall this is an absolutley awesome truck, and even though it is two wheel drive it goes really good due to the great ground clearence. This is the best most reliable truck you can get for the money in my opinion.

[Ferrari_boy]

I ordered the kit 4 days ago from greathobbies. It only cost me 220 $(canadian!!)for the kit and sanyo 3300 batterie pack.I still didn't receive it. I've heard good things about these batts, (some bad...). Do any of the transmission parts fit with a monster beetle tranny? Cuz I have 2 fully hoped up and ready, unless the stampede doesn't need tranny upgrades. It says that there is only bearings in the tranny but IS it full full full bearings and no bushings too, every where? Is the diff ajustable ? Theres a slipper clutch rigth?

gee im nervous, I suddenly dont know s**t about what I bougth...

O yea, what t-max bodys fit well on it. I saw a hummer on it , looked pretty good but now that theres one just for the stampede, so what other t-max body fits and looks good on the stampede??


I've been looking around for hopups. Not much to look at that is. All I've seen for the electric is a carbon chassis , mip cvds.Theres also aluminium arms for the nitro version but I dont know if they fitthe eelectric version.
max

ps: I haven't posted or been in rc for a couple of months, so I sound pretty awkward, anyways, I will get the beat back!

[cummins driver]

First of all, dont worry. I got worried when i first bought mine, but now i realize there was no need in it. The differential is not adjustable, but there is a slipper clutch(when assembling the slipper clutch flip to the back of the assembly book and follow how the diagram shows it going together because following the steps it shows in the book only shows how to put it together without a slipper)(also be careful putting on A-arms making sure they are on the right side, and when assemblin the yokes have patients and dont get frustrated because they are kind of hard to put on). It comes with FULL bearings for the transmission, but it comes with some metal bushings for the wheels(2 per wheel). I dont know about t-maxx bodies or monster beetle trannies, but ive heard the idler gear in the stampedes tranny is weak(they make aluminum upgrade idlers), but ive had no trouble out of mine. Like i said,dont worry. You have just bought the most reliable fun truck out there.

[Ferrari_boy]

lol, hey it sounds as if this is my first kit, its not!

Also, what kind of wheels fit on the stampede other then stampede wheels of course?

max

[Henry G]

Where's the cheapest place I can get one of these?

[cummins driver]

HenryG: The cheapest place i know of where you could buy one of these would be at www.towerhobbies.com.

Ferrari_boy: I dont know about bigger wheels, but rpm makes some 6 spoke claws either chrome or blue colored that i think look really good. If your talking about tires too then any 2.2's will fit the regular rims just fine.

[corwin99]

The stampede uses standard 12mm hexes for the wheels.. the only thing you are going to have to worry about when buying new wheels for it is that the offset is correct. Associated wheels have a different offset and the front and rear stampede wheels are different as well... you'll see when you put it together.

RPM makes some cool wheels, blue claws and the slingshots are nice too. Also remember that when you're buying 2.2's that you might want something bigger like IMEX Claw Dawgs or J-Hawgs.. smaller 2.2's might make it look like a stadium truck with hydroliX. :)

[mr_zukinni]

what im gonna do to my pede is get better turnbuckels, a monster maxx pro, futaba gear, explorer 2 esc, rpm esc plate, alluminum extended a-arms,alluminum shox and gear cover, pro line hd body, masher 2000 tires, rpm claws, mip cvds, bearing set, and a brand new stampede, with a dule charger and 6 1500 batterys and 2 3300 batterys oh and the best futaba high torque servo it is gonna rock!!!!!!!! ill post action pix and inside pix befor first run and after

[corwin99]

wow that's a lot of cash to put into a pede... i decided to keep my pede upgrades to a minimum since it is a low-end truck. Ended up dumping my resources into my Clod. Now THAT's a monster truck.

I recently installed some turnbuckles with yellow RPM ball cups and got the rear RPM bearing carriers as well.. those damn bearings kept breaking, and i was using up the last ones. I also ordered some Chrome RPM Talonz wheels and some IMEX G-Hawgs so i could get rid of the old school stock ones that are junk.

I'm working on an RC/Hobby site right now.. and this is my Stampede Page:
http://rc.dood.ca/rccars_stampede.shtml

[mj_bandit]

Cool Stampede, I wish mine would wheelie:(::(:( But, My batteries are reallly bad. I had the powermaxx ones..I heard only bad things about them. Mayby if I got a new RC-2400 Batterie it would Wheelie? I have a 17t Double in it. Geared at 18/87 I also got a 15t pinion, but that STILL didn't lift it up at all:(

[cummins driver]

Ive just got a sanyo 1500 6 cell and shark 1500 6 cell, and with the stinger motor geared 13/87 it will wheelie good if you back up just a little first.

[mj_bandit]

Yea, Mine can do that too.. BUT I see like Corwinn's just PUNCH it and it does a wheelie Insanly good. That's what I want.:D

[corwin99]

getting some high voltage cells will probably make it wheelie from a standstill... I always rebuild my stick packs into side x side packs when i get them (except for the TL-01) that creates less resistance and more voltage. I havent' actually tried a pack both ways on the same truck to see if it makes a difference, but the stick packs i have are not as punchy as the rebuilt ones.

Also try adding preload spacers to the rear shocks.. the stock shocks and shock oil are really soft without any preload and will often absorb the wheelie before it happens.

With a hotter motor in mine i should be able to make it flip onto its lid from a standstill.. but right now its not powerful enough. I think my motor did flip it onto its lid in the beginning, but its slowly getting weaker.

Running the 15/87 Gearing is about right for your 17T motor.. especially if you're running it off-road.

[rustlerman1]

How much would a 4x4 pede be??/ with nightmare2 motors ,futaba radio,custum diomiond plate frame with the stock frame and the rustler stock frame, 3 sets of rims, 2 sets of tiresand all the other parts froma stampede and rustler kit, And boxs how much would all this stuff and the 4x4 stampede be??

[asian327]

is there a way to extend the wheelbase?if so can you post instructions or a link to them?are there any adaptders (<did i spell that right?) for the stampede to e-maxx wheels(not clodbuster wheels like the ones on www.thundertechracing.com)
just asking.

[corwin99]

well there aren't any mass-market ones i dont think. there was a guy who made some custom ones for the dood at Dirty R/C.. for his MaxxPede. You could stick on the Clod converstion ones and then use the Pro-Line 40 Series Clod wheels and stick on some Big Joes.. that would be sweet!

[kam]

Anyone know how big a motor the stock ESC that comes with the RTR kit can handle??

[corwin99]

if its the XL-1, 17 turns

[kam]

Yup that's it! Thanks a bunch!

[mj_bandit]

I need a new Batterie.. For my Pede to wheelie. What batterie do you suggest I get???? I want about 12 minutes of Run time. I got a 15 minute charger. Nothing over like 40$ Thanks. Somehow my friend stripped my Spur Gear? My pinion was on perfect, what could of happend?:mad:

[corwin99]

if you got a 15minute charged I would suggest you get a better charger first so you don't ruin any good battery packs that you get... as for cheap packs good packs, try ebay. there are matchers on there that sell packs pretty cheap. otherwise there's not a lot that's all that good that you can get for under $40. and you'd need NiCD's too with your charger.

I don't know how your spur could have been stripped.. maybe some dirt got in your gearbox?

[divepede]

my stampede has mip cvds, trinity speed gems pro 17t amber, rpm bearing carriers and bearings and a mtroniks/carson esc, 3000mh and it only lifts off the ground, mabey because how I have the suspension, I have to bring to a complete stop on every turn or it will roll over. I don't really care about wheelies but it would be cool. I wish I had someone to race with; the Germans are a little too into on-road stuff and the lhs is almost dedicated to it, they say they are considering opening a track which would be awesome. I like your site corwin its well done for a personal site, you have the same heatsink andhad to do the same thing but yours is a lot more neat than my hack job

[corwin99]

thanks.. i appreciate the compliment :) I do web design professionally as well so my personal site tends to reflect that. You have a nice setup on your Pede... maybe its the preload on your shocks and the slipper or the pinion that you are using? i got new tires for my pede.. im waiting on them in the mail.. i hope they dont affect the Rollout too much or i'm going to have to get a new pinion again.

I love on-road myself... i actually prefer it to off-road, but off-road allows much more possibilities especially when ur just bashing like me. I'm thinking about starting up a club/track or something. Not sure how i will go about it though.

[rcmania67]

Can we fit Emaxx/Tmaxx body on the stampede?>

[mj_bandit]

I got major problems.. ERRRRRR ok I let my friend borrow my Pede for a little bit.. well Somehow he stripped the Spur gear so he got 2 new ones for me. I put the new one on and the thing like doesn't get any traction. I re-positioned the Pinion Gear so it would catch the Spur gear and It still like just spins. Its like the Spur gear isan't even attached to anything or something. It's confusing. I've always had problems Stripping Spur Gears and getting the motor in rite. ERRRRRRRRRR I just got a new batt too. I want to try to ride a wheelie. I need help bad. When I spin the wheels freely,is the Spur gear supposed to spin too? Because it doesn't? ALSO when I spin one rear tire in the back.. ONLY one side turns. like the whole left side won't spin. Same when spinning the left. Right side won't spin. GOSH, theres problem after problem, and my Hobby shop is 1 HOUR away in the cities.:mad: whats wrong with this thing.

[k_sw31]

Originally posted by rcmania67
Can we fit Emaxx/Tmaxx body on the stampede?>

I know one of pudder's friends fit a blue hummer body on it, but in order to he had to extend it about 2 inches or so, it looks really neat!

Look around for a blue hummer pede at http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder for pics of it. :)

PS, sorry for my long absence, I stopped getting the email notifications. :o

Specifically this link--

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

[mj_bandit]

My Idler Gear finally stripped on my Pede. Can I get a Aluminum one? and just grease it up, or do I gotta get a Plastic Upper Gear, so they don't interfere. Thanks:mad: :mad:

[divepede]

I know one company made a hummer body for the stampede recently it looks cool i think it was proline, my idler gear stripped after some jumping and i got an aluminium one from traxxas. whats the deal with the preload shock things? if you put them on will it be more likely to wheelie or something? I don't what it effects. My first car is a tamiya rally car and i switched to off road because it would get stuck on almost anything, which is not the case with the stampede.

[corwin99]

when you add preload spacers to the stampede it raises the ride height slightly and also stiffens up the shocks.. the ride may get a little bouncier and the landings might not be as cooshy, but it makes the shocks less likely to absorb all the power that would aid the truck in doing a wheelie.

[TeAm hYpE]

Would the evader st shocks fit on my pede

[xtreme]

I saw somewhere on here that someone said that they could use the same wheels on all four corners of the Stampede to allow for tire rotation. Can this be done? Does anyone have a good description and/or pictures of the conversion.

Thanks,
Scott

[k_sw31]

Wheels can fit all the way around, but remember, the front has a wider off set, so rotating tires is not a good idea, and handling will suffer.

I believe the evader st shocks work fine for the pede.

[pedeman]

do paddle tires make a difference on a stampede? Here is my set-up: custom bumpers front and rear, aluminum idler gears, stock motor and a Duratrax Streak ESC. i cannot post pics because they are too big...

[k_sw31]

You only need paddle tires if you are going to run in really loose dirt, or sand (I do NOT recommend running in sand!).

They are also good for snow, but for all around use they are not practical.

[pedeman]

Well, i race motorcycles and i want to take my stampede to the track... what set-up should i use???

[k_sw31]

I would say go with either dirt hawgs or masher 2ks. :cool:

[pedeman]

does anyone have any dirt hawgs or masher 2ks???

[xtreme]

Originally posted by k_sw31
Wheels can fit all the way around, but remember, the front has a wider off set, so rotating tires is not a good idea, and handling will suffer.

I believe the evader st shocks work fine for the pede.

How can the wheels fit all around? Don't the front wheels hold bearings and the rear wheels do not?

[k_sw31]

On the nitro pede that is the case. But for some reason, traxxas designed the front axles to spin on bushing, and the wheels take hexes. But, there is quite an off set in the front.

[mj_bandit]

Hey.. I want to get a Brushless System for one of my rc's. I got a Stampede..and a Bandit. the Bandit has no electronics in it rite now..But I got some RPM bearing carriers,and the 5x11 Bearings in it. The stampede has Stock bushings. I dont know if I should put the BL system in my Pede, or my Bandit.. I would wheelie easly in the Pede.. but Bandit would be faster. I got a 17x2 Motor, and a Lrp ESC in it rite now.. I want to go alot faster.. I put a 13 tooth Pinion on,and a New 2400 Batt and it STILL don't wheelie..So I need help deciding what to do? The pede DOES NOT, have a Slipper Clutch.. the Bandit does have one. Thanks.:D

[k_sw31]

You probably should be wheeling easy in your pede with a 13 tooth pinion. It sounds like you need to go through and clean out your motor, maybe replace the brushes.

I would say go with the novak brushless right now...

[pedeman]

mmm... speed...

[k_sw31]

:D

[corwin99]

yeah i agree with k_sw on this one.. you should be wheelie-ing to the point where it drives you nuts with a Speed Gems pro 17x2 and a 13T pinion. You dont have a slipper so its not that... hmm... how odd. The Novak brushless system is a possibility.. i'd put it in the pede.. it can make better use of it.

[divepede]

My 15t pinion is screwed up so im using a 19t one for a 17t motor, you think that will be too much even if I go easy on it? I dont want to fry my motor but I think if I dont push it, it may be ok.

[k_sw31]

You might be ok, but remember, if the motor is too hot for you to hold a finger on it for 5 seconds, then definatly gear down!

[mj_bandit]

I have a few questions about my Pede.. Im probably putting a BL system in it. What hop ups do I need for it??? Im thinking..Hardened Diff,Steel Idler,Shiny CVD's,Slipper Clutch,and a new Servo?????? what you guys think???/:D

[pedeman]

do a servo, then hevy duty ball cups, Aluminum bumpers (This is NOT me, just someone I bought aluminum bumpers off of and they are sweet (travstrickengines@yahoo.com), then bearings, and any other hardend steel parts you can find!!!lol

[mj_bandit]

I forgot what Ball Cups are..But,do I need a Hardened Differential Gear and everything I listed?:p

[mercenario27]

Pede Rollcage for sale Click Here (http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=130205)

[pedeman]

umm, are you going to be doing jumps and such???

[mj_bandit]

Well.. Not anything BIG..but mayby little stuff.. mostly on Loose dirt.. See my IDLER stripped on me TWICE..within ONE week.. so Im asking you guys what all do I need to get for my pede to be ready for the BL system...I definately need a Steel Idler,CVD's,and Slipper Clutch..:rolleyes:

[pedeman]

sorry, my mistake, the idler is ALUMINUM!!! lol:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: Get all of the stuff to beef it up because you are gonna need it!!! also, get the masher 2K's for optimum traction!!! do you have an AOL s/n (mj_bandit) because we seem to be on at the same time?

[mj_bandit]

yea...the AOL is BKMJMJMJ..and msn is b_k_2323 Yahoo is brett_kober:D

[R/Cbum4life]

does anyone run the aluminum idler with the steel top gear?? I wondered if that is safe. I don't want to strip the aluminum b.c it was about 15 dollars, right?

[k_sw31]

You will not strip an aluminum gear in an rc car.