Tamiya TXT-1 v3.0

[hyperstang]

Just make a "Y" connector. that's what I am doing. When I run two batt packs, I use the "Y" connector, when I am just testing out the TXT after doing some mods, then I just unplug the "Y" and just use the single for one battery..

But be sure to use at least 12 or 14 gauge wire...

Race on...

[BigBadTahoe]

So it wouldn't be too hard on the SR esc? I don't want to ruin an esc or motors wired in series by running 2 packs, so do you think it would be a safe idea for me?:confused: What does 2 pack do that 1 pack won't? Oh yeah, and do the Big Joes work better than the stockers???

[hyperstang]

Two packs in parallel, the ESC reads the voltage as 7.2V just longer run time. If you plan on running anything lower than 15T motors in parallel (limit on the SR ESC) then you might want to invest in a fan, but I run all the way down to 8T in my Mod Clod with no problems....

Race on...

[krisI.925]

it also matters how you have your motors wired. If you run 15T in parallel with 12 cells then i dout the ESC would be able to handle it. But if you ran them in series with 12 cells then it should handle them fine.

[MUDSUX]

Hello everyone,

I'm brand new to this forum so please bare with me. I just bought a TXT and was looking to put some T maxx wheels on. Can someone point me in the right direction? I want to run some Swampers. Thanks in advance.

MUDSUX

[krisI.925]

im sure its possible but im not sure that some one makes an adapter for those wheels. Not many people want to downsize there tires usualy just go bigger.

[DCLXVI]

MUDSUX, try www.rc4wd.com and check their selection of tires and rims...

[BigBadTahoe]

I just got done JB Quik welding my rear diffs and the truck has more power to get over anything than before! The LHS guy said it wasn't something you should do but I listen to the RC Online guys and did it anyway and I am glad I did. Now my only problem is stairs. I can't climb steps if there little I can but regular size I can't. I was wondering if I jacked up the truck by putting longer metal rods that hook on the suspension would help, maybe like an inch longer, if so where could I get them or how do I make them??? What about Big Joes? Would they improve traction at all from the stockers? Thanks!:D :confused:

[L96780]

I am looking into getting a TXT-1. But I need help finding a good price. I live in Colorado so tax would be almost $30. The cheapest I could find was through eHobbies and with shipping it would be $382.98.

[gixxer]

The TXT is actually pretty boreing. I just bought it because it looks cool and the life like suspention on a true monster truck.:D I also felt like building a model truck.

I purchase mine from www.towerhobbies.com and use the -$25 off for orders beyond $300. AD# 11035 offer expires Setember 1st, 2003. I'm a member so free shipping and a out the door price of $344.99

[marcusg]

Anybody out there want to trade a built up TXT for my hopped up Emaxx?

Marcusg

[hyperstang]

Check out this TXT that was also entered in our Islands first Monster Truck Race this season. This racer is running the Pro-Line OUTBACKS with the road rage 40 series tires.

[hyperstang]

Lets try that again....

[hyperstang]

Here is another racer who entered his TXT 1. This one was pretty much stock with all the PROLINE goodies. RACE ON....

[hyperstang]

OK lets try again....

[hyperstang]

And my pride and joy....

[hyperstang]

one more

[gixxer]

Anybody has any pics of a TXT-1 with a Juggernaut body :confused:

[Performance RC]

OMG, mark your calendars, TOday is one of the best days ever. Its me TXT Crazy, anyone remember me? They unbanned my IP, but not TXT Crazy, :-(. I am so happy to see ya'll again. Some new, krisI.925 I remember you. My TXT-1 is doing great. I am so happy.

[smallman28]

I finally did a bit of tame rock crawling today.
We are in the middle of dismantling a old garden pond and the rocks that used to be around the edge were far to tempting.
I cheated a bit and made them into something that I thought I would be able to get over easily,well that worked okay the bottom of the truck now looks very second hand:(
I like to keep my things nice even if it has been used hard,
how mad do you guys go,is it a case of sod the scratches etc just go for it or is it a bit more measured?

[minijosh]

what esc do you guys use? i need something for my wild dagger that takes one set of cells and twin motors like your unmodded trucks. Big ups to those modded trucks though. I have looked at the rooster and super rooster. I would like to run 2 15 turn motors if possible.

[Janders]

I run 2 X 15T's with that

[krisI.925]

hey im back. Iv havent been on much late cause im at college now. But iv been up here a for 2 weeks and already found a RC club. Not only that is I found a enterprise thats starting here (Michigan Tech) that is going to be manufacturing parts. One thing that sucks tho is I dont have any of my trucks up here with me but ill probably bring my TXT up here during thanx giving so i can join the RC club.

[carwasher]

Has anyone tried putting reverse rotation motors in and making the back or the truck into the front? it seems like it would help with backflips when rock crawling.Is a mag mayhem reversable or do I have to buy new motors?

[DCLXVI]

The mag mayhems exists in two versions...one regular and one reverse...

[carwasher]

I already am running mags with 18 tooth pinions, but if I "turn" the truck around I would need to reverse them.

[Performance RC]

Have any of you guys checked out TXT-1.net? I got alot of good info from there. Just thought i'd share. Anyways Does anyone know where I can host a 10 ish MB movie?

[4wdmt]

guys, i know the TXT is built for rock crawling and stuff like that, but for now, i want to upgrade it up a bit - for speed. what do you guys recommend? i already have an SR, hi-torque servo and 7 cell pack in it. im just thinking of changing the motors and gearing, any suggestions? thank you in advance.

BTW, will monster maxx pro with 20t pinion is an overkill? will it burn the SR? thanks.

[hyperstang]

Well,
For me....when I started competeing with the TXT 1, the only TXT out there amoung the hopped up, tweaked out clodbusters, I had to invest in alot of stuff to get this 10pound plus Monster into a competitive racer with the Clods.

Here are a list of hop ups I did on my TXT 1 to get this bad boy ready for speed....

Thunder Tech (TTR) Emaxx tranny conversion
Emaxx Tranny
Boca Bearings all around
servo to shift into second gear
Bigbore shocks
TTR wheel wideners
Changed to Heavy Duty Ball Ends (these should defenitely by changed so they don't pop out when jumping on the ramps)
coned washers (RC4WD)
TTR second battery tray ( I always run the TXT with 2 batteries)

Now for the motors..

I run 2 14T doubles with a 72 spur and 13T emaxx pinions. Also tighten down the slipper all the way, you need the bottom end and when you shift this bad boy....WATCH OUT...you will have a 10 pound plus monster flipping over and over and over and you wish you never did that in the first place...

Race on....

[4wdmt]

hyperstang thats kewl, thanks, but i dont have the resource to put that much stuff on my TXT. i was thinking of only replacing the motors and gearing to give it some more speed. any more suggestions?

[DCLXVI]

Does diff oil work with the TXT-1?

[hyperstang]

Well..

If you plan on running with the stock tranny..

I suggest you gear down to a 13T and use a pair of 11T motors.

That is a good combo..of course in my opinion..

Race on...

[carwasher]

I used diff lock fluid im my rear diff and it made it into a semi posi diff, it would still slip when crawling. I have since then moved that diff to the front and epoxied the rear solid. now it climbs very well.

[4wdmt]

thanks hyperstang, ill take note of that. but, im confused, should i gear down for more speed or gear up from the stock gearing?

anymore ideas guys? can you give me your ESC, motor, gearing and battery combo with its claimed speed so that i can start from theer. thank you.

[carwasher]

Just wondering about the advantages/disadvantages of wheel wideners for crawling. How do they affect steering?

[Janders]

I you simply move the tires out with spacers/wheel wideners steering becomes more difficult on the servo. You also will have slightly less clearance over the center line, as the angle between the chassis and the wheels will be decreased. General stability will increase and you truck will be less likely to turn on it's own, i.e. like when you try to go over a steep hill and your truck turns to one side .

[BigBadTahoe]

Sorry for being off the topic for a minute but I am making a mostly show TXT-1 and I am getting 40 series wheels and masher tires for them soon. I would like to buy those new spinners for them too where and when can I buy them from? Does anyone have any idea? Also what else should I do to it for show purposes? Thankyou any advice will be great! TXT's rule!:D :confused:

[DCLXVI]

Try www.jagrc.com or search for jagrc + spinners on google...

[dont slow down]

hey guys, i just picked up a txt-1 and i havent even started putting it together yet, but im getting all the stuff i am going to need first. first off, what is the best esc out there for this truck? super rooster, im not going with the evx, i have fried 3 of them in one week. so forget that. also i am thinking of going with the traxxas 550's cause i know they have lots of torque. ive read alot about the mayhems, which have more torque? or is there something better. im looking for the best brushed system out there, what would be the best combo for this truck. or how would a novak brushless work in there? anyone tried that yet? thanks guys.

[BigBadTahoe]

I had the mayhems for a while now and they are great for crawling and power. They make truck do a wheely when you jam it into forward after going in reverse. The stockers never could pull that off. I still want to get those spinners that are made by Proline but when are they going to be forsale and where? :confused:

[krisI.925]

has anyone seen some of those Kong Tires on a TXT-1. They look like would be awsome on a TXT-1 and im thinking about getting some.

[4wdmt]

hhhmmmm, for all the downloaded pics i saw with a modified TXT-1, i never saw one with this monster tires. arent they heavy for the TXT.

BTW, has anyone of you guys tried using the monster maxx pro with the TXT? anyone? i just want to know what is the performance like when you have this modmotors installed with the TXT. thanks.

[BigBadTahoe]

I'd like to see some pics of TXT's with big wheels on them like the 40 series or UFO's for example. Any links or good pics anyone could post?:)

[hyperstang]

Well,
Here is my TXT 1 racer, turned shelf queen. Attached are the big joe 40 series tires. I do have a friend who attached the Hot Bodies huge butt tires made for the tmaxx, but it is just to big for the TXT in my opinion...Anyway..here is one shot of big tires..

[hyperstang]

Here what the TXT looks like when you are in its way!!!!

Race on...

[hyperstang]

Here are TXT Outbacks with 40 series road rage tires on my racing XC2 Xtreme Clod.

Race on...

[BigBadTahoe]

Wow those are some nice trucks guys, any problems with those big joes rubbing the insides of the truck at all? I got my 40 mashers on finally but I don't know how to post a pic of it, is it easy to do? I'd love to share with you what you guys ended up making me buy!:D

[4wdmt]

anyone ever tried this motors to their txts? just wondering how much power this mod motors have, thanks.

[DCLXVI]

Originally posted by BigBadTahoe
Wow those are some nice trucks guys, any problems with those big joes rubbing the insides of the truck at all? I got my 40 mashers on finally but I don't know how to post a pic of it, is it easy to do? I'd love to share with you what you guys ended up making me buy!:D

As long as the pics are smaller than about 60 k you can use the attach function...otherwise, using Win2000 or WinXP you can resize the pic so that they are smaller than 64 Kbytes (I think it is 64 KB)...

Otherwise you can visit www.strike9.com and upload your pics there, then link them using the [IMG] tags...

[BigBadTahoe]

Well I am kind of bad at doing this kind of thing but I will try. Hopefully I can get up some kind of pic. Anyone else that has pics please post them so I can be inspired even more!:D

[BigBadTahoe]

Hope I figured this picture thing out.:rolleyes:

[BigBadTahoe]

Hope I figured this picture thing out.:rolleyes:

[BigBadTahoe]

Sorry double post! But it worked!!!

[BigBadTahoe]

This is my TXT next to my E-maxx, the maxx is fast but the TXT can just plain run it over! ;) Hope you like the pics, I took them real quick and I don't really know what I am doing so keep that in mind.:p

[DCLXVI]

That TXT-1 body are really nice...I like the easy straight forward paint-job...you could mount it one or two inches lower though...then it would probably look really sweet...

[Dirk Digler]

Hi. New member here! One of the other forums that I was attached to was terminated. I have now found this one and it seems knowledgeable with lot of people. So here I am.....just saying helllo. I tried to attached a picture of one of my rock crawlers but it seems the file size is too large. It's a TXT-1!!! Anyone have a tool to downsize the file?

[DCLXVI]

About downsize the pics, either (if you have Win2000 or WinXP) use Paint and try to resize it from there or try downloading ACDSEE (search for it at www.download.com, get the classic version)...

Anyways, I saw you on RCU...(I'm DCLXVI there to)...

I will order my TXT-1 this weekend...(if anyone are interrested ;) )

I was wondering if there are any adaptors available for mounting either 17 mm or 19 mm hex wheels?

[BigBadTahoe]

Thanks for the feedback, I will lower it about an inch since you said so, I wasn't sure if it should of been lower but I'll listen to you and change that. Is there anything else I could do to it that would look cool that I already didn't do? I can't wait to throw some spinners on the Caddy!;)

[Dirk Digler]

I resized my pic and here it is. Thanks! It's a bit cropped but it works.

[Dirk Digler]

another pic

[Dirk Digler]

Since these pics, I have lengthen my wheel base. Does anyone here know what the stock wheel base is on the TXT?

[Janders]

from here

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXAWE0&P=7

[Dirk Digler]

Great! Thanks.....like a dummy, I didn't measure before I lengthened the wheel base.

[WDGuy]

Those are some really nice trucks.

[DCLXVI]

Ok, I'll order my (and my cousins) TXT-1 this saturday...
We have an LRP F1 Pro ESC and one HiTec HS-945 servo each (and 12 3000 packs to split) what more than the acual truck (and bearings) will we "need" (that we can get from Tower that is), exept for radio gear and the tings I have listed? We will make place an order from RC4WD.com later with atleast one locked diff each (sould we get two each?) What else sould we get from there? I'm looking at the IMEX Jumbo tires (not the Kongs but the three other) but I don't like the look of those rims that fits (the tires and the TXT-1) but the hex adapter seems somewhat expensive and for the TXT-1 you have to get Clod shafts aswell...do anyone have any idea how to mount the tires otherwise?

Thanks for all the help...me and my cousin will probably get our trucks before the end of November (hopefully)...

[BigBadTahoe]

As for the locked diff thing, it would be cheaper to just lock them yourselves as you build the trucks. I used some JB Quick Weld in my rear diff and it works great! If you don't want really bad steering just put some silly puddy in the front diffs and it will only be half locked up so it will allow some movement in the diff case. I just know those perlocked diffs are priced sort of high when its not a big deal to diy. As for wheels you can see I have the outback 40 series on mine and with the tires glued it works great, even better than stock for me. Just don't get too wide of a tire because bigjoes for example can rub the insides of the truck when its turning real sharp. I also would suggest getting a center skid plate because one of my e-clips on the driveshaft actually came poped off and I lost the pin that holds that section together so I had to buy a whole new driveshaft because Tamiya doesn't sell the parts that broken down to just buy a pin. Hope everything comes out good for you though! Feel free to ask more questions we all like to see the TXT forum moving along.:D

[DCLXVI]

Well...I live in Sweden (Europe) so I haven't got the slightest qlue what JB Weld are, neither do I know what Silly Putty are... :( But the Locked diffs are only 35USD at RC4WD.com

Center skid...ok...I'll check that out...

Thanks for the help...

[shift fast]

"Hope everything comes out good for you though! Feel free to ask more questions we all like to see the TXT forum moving along."


I have been in the Nitro game for a while and need to build a plan and budget for this truck :) Thanks in Advance....I have roughly $700 right to spend on this and my Savage. And last night i burnt out one of the stock motors....so here's some questions.....


1. a. Brushed Motor Set-up - Kyosho Magnetic Mayems and Evx (I already have from Emaxx)
b. Brushed Motor Set-up - Other Motors and Super Rooster(s)

2. Brushless Setups? Are these worth the money for these trucks?
If so what brand....I like Hacker Brushless....Would a c50 be decent....how many cells would be good for this?

3. What kind of shock/springs/piston setups is everyone using?
I heard losi stadium truck shock and springs work decent and so do emaxx shocks?

4. Wheel Tire Combos?

5. Batteries - Currently I'm running Promatch 6 cell packs....

6. Reccomended aftermarket stuff from say rc4wd.com or such

7. Good Sites to visit

Thanks-----

[Dirk Digler]

I use Mag Mayhem motors. Very nice! Also, the orion 21t rush motors are supposed to be very good for rockcrawling.
For shock set up....you will just have to experiment with what works for you.
Make sure when you lock your diffs, not to get JB weld in the holes where the axle shafts slide into. This will lock the shafts into the diff and when you break a shaft, it's hard to get the broken shaft out.
For wheels and tires, I like the stock tires, cut on the stock narrowed wheel. Mudcow has good info on how to cut the tread pattern in the tires and to narrow the wheels to make a more aggresive tire. The Jugg tires are also a good choice, as both of these tires have a taller sidewall than any other rc tire out there. They are also very flexible after being cut.
Use any type of batteries. I use 7 cell 3300 Balistics and also Racers Edge 3000's.
Check out:
mudcow.com
maggot4x4.com

[Dirk Digler]

BTW....I think I've also come up with the perfect link configuration for the TXT. I have posted a pic. The hardest part was making a skid plate for the tranny. You can see the idea I had. I got a piece of 1/8th inch lexan and made my own skid plate. If it come in contact with a rock, it just slides right over. The links are out of the way and never hit rocks and the articulation is now even better. It also climbs vertically much better now and the front end does not want to lift on steep ascents. This may be the perfect suspension set up for the TXT.

[banditdrifter]

dude, dig the jeep body, and the suspension is sick. My txt-1 is stock, except for the 50's truckl body, and a custom receiver protecter. If I didn't spend all my money on rc's, i'd buy a digital camra and show some pics.

[banditdrifter]

btw my typing sucks. I hit the wrong keys.

[4wdmt]

guys, anyone here tried the monster maxx pro 17turns on their TXT-1? just want to know, how fast a stock txt can go with these motors and if the tranny and shaft will hold up. thank you.

[BigBadTahoe]

I thought TXT's were meant for rocks and power. Not speed and performance? Why worry about making a TXT real fast, it can't handle very high speeds. Just thought I would ask.:)

[Pit Boss TXT]

Dirk Digler- Sweet TXT. Can I get a close up shot of how and where you mounted you links to the frame?

Thanks,

PIT BOSS TXT

[4wdmt]

BigBadTahoe, thanks for the reply. i guess you are right, the TXT won't handle high speed, i won't try them.

Another question: whats a nice upgrade for the stock motors?
what motors did you REPLACE with the stock ones? and what is the PERFORMANCE outcome? can you also add the GEARING that you used. i want to LEARN from your experience. thank you for all your input and recommendation. thanks.

My TXT is stock, with BBs throughout, novak SR, stock motors and gearing and 7 cell stick pack, the 7th cell add a little boost.

[Pit Boss TXT]

ProjectTwin - Were you ever able to get a servo mount to work on the TXT that sits behind the axle (Like the Xtreme Jugg one)?

Thanks,
PIT BISS TXT

[Pit Boss TXT]

4wdmt - Kyosho Magnetic Mayhems are a great choice for the TXT and the super rooster will not even get warm running them. In my old TXT I was running Mag Mayhems and 15 tooth pinions and it was perfect for bashing/hillclimbing and crawling. If you just crawl go lower on the pinion and you will be happy with them.... Plus they are only $19.99 each.


PIT BOSS TXT

[4wdmt]

thank you Pit Boss TXT, i will take note of your suggestion.

any more input guys.

[carwasher]

I am also running mayhems but with 18 tooth pinions, still a little bit more power than stock but I can outrun a friends stock txt running on 7 cells when I'm only running 6.

[Pit Boss TXT]

4wdmt - Another option is running the Mag Mayhems with a super rooster and a 10 cell pack. Tons of power and you can make two 5 cell packs and connect them in series.

[Janders]

I like the 10cell idea...Are there any good 5cell(3000+packs) out there? I have an SR and would love to run 10 cells on stock motors.

[shift fast]

So is Brushless a waste in a TXT?

What about trannies

Stock Tamiya or Emaxx tranny

[4wdmt]

now i am getting more ideas with gearing, battery and motor combinations. thanks guys.

[Pit Boss TXT]

Battery (http://www.ballisticbatteries.com/Page.cfm) .

Search their site. They make a 10 cell battery in a saddle 5x5 pack (GP3300).

[Pit Boss TXT]

I think brushless is a waste in a TXT. If you want speed go for a Emaxx tranny and the EVX with Titans. That should get you pretty close to Emaxx speeds.

[shift fast]

I already have a EMaxx, I just don't want to spend the money on a SR and Magnetic Mayhems and be short of power when I'm crawling....

[Dirk Digler]

Pit Boss,
I will get you a pic. I am currently experimenting with many different set ups for the links. I have also ordered solid aluminum rods that I will shape into links with bends in them. I am also condsidering lowering the tranny and cutting some of the frame(chasis) away to give it even better break over angles. One other consideration is to run the truck with the body on backwards and wiring the motors to run backwards, thus, putting the batteries up front. I have also lowered the battery tray, reducing the CG. Much of this I have learnt from my friends down in OZ.

[krisI.925]

Originally posted by shift fast
So is Brushless a waste in a TXT?

What about trannies

Stock Tamiya or Emaxx tranny

No its not a waste. I was running a BL motor in my TXT and it worked great. Plenty of endless power and lots of run time. Although if your rock crawling you might want to go with a sencored system.

[BigBadTahoe]

In the pic of my TXT you can see I am also using mayhems with the SR. I never tryied more than 6 cells but now I think I might. I am using stock gearing, by the way whats the teeth count on the stock pinions? The overall gain I noticed was now I can jam it into foward after being in reverse and pull a wheelie, and it has extra speed, not much much but some. Are you other guys running the mayhems in a series or parallel?:confused:

[carwasher]

I believe the stock pinion is a 15 tooth. I am running the motors in Parallelwith an intelispeed 8t reversible speed control. my wheelies aren't as good as with the msc,but I added a home made wheelie bar anyway. I just like the wheelies without tearing the body up. I just made side battery mounts as well to get the cg forward although this will hurt wheelies but help crawling.

[krisI.925]

hey does any one know if these will fit the TXT-1. http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/149677.asp
It seems like they will and rc4wd.com says that its a option part coming soon for the TXT-1.

Also what are some parts that will make the TXT-1 more reliable. Im trying to make my truck as maintnance free as possible.

[hyperstang]

If HUA from RC4WD says it will fit then it will. I, on the other hand, went a different route. Becuase I run with a TMAXX tranny, I replaced the drive shaft with the E/Tmaxx plasitc ones. So if you run mod motors and geared for torque, instead of the steel ones twisting, much cheaper to replace the plastic ones.

I currently run with 2 14doubles and a SR speed control in my TXT 1. Have not twisted the plastic shafts yet. I was planning on the NOVAK Emaxx brushless for the TXT, but I raced my TXT in Clod competitions and I just feel that the 10lbs plus beast is better off climbing rocks....so I'll save me the money for something else. But I do know that the NOVAK brushless or the Hacker C50 would make your TXT an unstoppable monster if you plan on racing the TXT 1.

Race on...

[hyperstang]

I just caught myself...I run the EMAXX TRANNY....

[Dirk Digler]

krisI925,
Those drive shafts are for the X Factor. The will work fine but your wheel base will have to remain short. They don't telescope out very far. I like the 2.5 maxx slider more!

[krisI.925]

oh ok thanx. It sounds like you have some expiriance with this. Ill stick with my 2.5 sliders for right now even tho they do brake every now and then.

What kind of steering servos are you all running. Im currently running a CS-80 Cirrus servo but i would like something with a little better stearing performance but im not sure if its worth getting a 1/4 scale servo.

[Dirk Digler]

I use one Hitec 645. I am going to go to 4 WS after I figure a way to get rid of the servo mount gaurd on the front and rear axles. I have a lot of ideas but I don't know which one will work best and how much work I will need to do to accomplish it.

[Pit Boss TXT]

krisI.925 - The problem with the CS-80 is the transmit speed is slow giving it poor steering response. I use 2 (4ws) Hitec 5645 digital servos that have a decent transmit speed. The Hitec 645 is also a good choice.

[shift fast]

I have had excellent luck with the 645 and 5245 Hitec Servos infact I have my second 5245 coming USPS right now :)

[DCLXVI]

I will run mine with HS 945...hope it will work good, in that case I will put one in the rear to...

[krisI.925]

Im definatly taking the CS-80 out and maybe ill use it for rear wheel steering later on. But I think im going to order a Hitec HS-705 servo. http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXN601&P=7 its got pretty good specs and its only $36 bux so its right in my price range.

[4wdmt]

guys, how fast can you only go when using 4WS? thanks.

[shift fast]

What wt. shock oil and shocks is everyone running other than stock I'm looking for some ideas.....


Question on ther trannies should I keep the stock for crawling or throw in my extra emaxx tranny?

[krisI.925]

You can use 4ws at what ever speed you want depending on how you have your settings. But its usually pretty unstable after about 5mph but with some tweaking you can go faster.

Im running 80weight shock oil with gold springs and about a half inch of spacers.

[Dirk Digler]

I have everything to hook up 4 wheel steering but I want to know what you do to get the radio and receiver working for it. I have a JRXR3i, 3 channel radio. Anyone know what you need to do to get the aux. channel working with the servo?

Also....I have New Era front and middle skid plates and a vertigo rear skid plate for sale. They are fairly scratched up on the bottoms from rockcrawling but they are not bent or anything. If anyone wants them, let me know.

[krisI.925]

i have the same radio and i dont know how to do it either. Your gonna have to flip thru the manual. The only thing i can remember how to do is set up the C button to get entire servo thro.

[egdinger]

I can't remember of the top of my head, but you have to mix the aux chanel to the sterring chanel, pg 26 in the manuel. Then just play with the settings to get it to steer right.

[shift fast]

Stupid ?

Do I need to use the capacitors on my mayhem/SR

[BigBadTahoe]

egdinger is right just mix channels 100% then the rear will work just the opposite of the front. Also the mayhems should have capactors but its not real important I don't think. Anyone have more pics of there TXT's I just like seeing them for fun!
:D

[huasze]

hey guys. any idea about this?

i had a TXT but sold it off cos i couldn't stand the torque-roll. everytime the truck moved, the thing would lurch to one side, and when decelerating, it would lurch the other side. any way to control it? if yes, i might just get a txt again.

and, when will the TXT-2 be out? the txt-1 is over 2 yrs old already!

[krisI.925]

you have to make sure your sway bars are set up properly and run some fairly stiff suspension. If you set your truck up right its hard to notice it at all.

[4wdmt]

are they experimenting those TXT-1/Clod hybrid like the ones Gary of tamiya used on the 2002 and 2003 NRCTPA Monster truck World Championship. that set up is awesome.

how about you guys? how do you SEE the TXT-2 coming?

[DCLXVI]

I hope they won't move the transmission to the axels as on the clod...that looks wierd...

[dont slow down]

i cant believe the txt is 2 years old already, dang, and i just got mine the other day. i hope they dont put the tranny on the axel, i dont like that look either. but are they really working on a txt-2?

[DCLXVI]

Probably not...remember that the ClodBuster was released back in '87 or sometime around that...it still available...so in 2015 or something the TXT-2 will come... ;)

[shift fast]

Design and make your own TXT-2 :)

[DCLXVI]

Na...hua15/RC4WD been there, did that...

[Dirk Digler]

figured out the rear wheel steering. It was very easy! Now to just make a mount for the servos to rid the axle guards.

I have also included a pic of the link set up that someone asked me about. It's a little blury but I think you can get the idea.

[Dirk Digler]

The bashplate I made turned out better than expected. I got a piece of 1/8th inch lexan and cut it to the proper size and drilled the recessed mounting holes. I then put it on a toaster to get it hot enough to bend in the right places. I shaped it with a dremmel and it came out perfect! You can see it in the pic. This past week I made some more very good improvements such as: Lowered the ride height by almost 1 inch. I used turn buckles so I can easily adjust the ride height. Lengthened the wheel base another 1/2 inch to 14.5 overall. Removed all aluminum skid plates. Removed rear wheel lockout link. I kept bashing this link and bending it. I removed it and came up with a different way to lock the rear out without a long aluminum link. It also helped departure angles. Last but not least, I went to 80wt. shock oil. Much better control now!

[Pit Boss TXT]

Dirk Digler - Thanks for the link mounting picture.

[Simen123]

How are the screws that come with the kit? Is it easy to ruin the screw head, while threading them into hard plastic?
I`m thinking of ordering a txt-1 from hobbymania, hk, and they have some tamiya titanium screws..

http://www.hobbymania.com.hk/data/photo/310f.jpg

Anyone tried them?
thanks :)

[DCLXVI]

I heard that ti screws were no better than stainless ones...

[shift fast]

For the money stick with SS screws....

[Simen123]

I just have some bad memories of Tamiya std. screws from my old m-chassi..
this kit from rc4wd looks good though :)
http://216.117.184.184/product/teamSPRC/screws/txt1.jpg

BTW: Does it require any mods to mount a clodbuster or juggernaut body on the TXT-1? I think those hard-bodies look much better than the stock txt-1-bodie(s)..

[Pit Boss TXT]

http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=146390

[carwasher]

hopefully , here are a couple of pics of my txt.it has:
full bearings
mag. mayhems w/18 tooth pinions
intellispeed 8t rev. speed control
kimbrough front servo saver
hi torque servos
custom front body mount
custom alum. rear servo mount
custom alum. wheelie bar
center skid plate
custom battery side mounts

[carwasher]

here is another one

[mdewitt71]

Just got my TXT-1 last night, man didnt know it was so big.
Next to my T-Maxx it makes it look small.
Anyways, got a few ??.......

Will Maxx aluminum shocks fit?
If not where can I get aluminum shocks to fit?

Are RacersEdge products any good?
I can get the whole Aluminum body post/ bumper kit for a good price.

[mjohnston39]

I don't know about the maxx shocks, but Tamiya does make a set of shocks specifically for the TXT-1.

Mike.

[simtechray]

Yes, maxx shocks fit. I just put them on my txt, aluminium big bores.

[dont slow down]

yeah i just put some integy piggybacks on my new txt1. i also love this truck, and next to my emaxx it makes it look puny. i still love my emaxx though. this thing has awesome articulation. ill post pics later.

[carwasher]

Does anyone know what might be needed for steering links if the steering servos are moved to the back side of the axle?I have seen photos of the needed brackets but don't know what else I need for parts to do it.

[krisI.925]

I believe that rc4wd.com has a kit for hte juggernaut that moves the servo to behing the axle and it should work on the TXT-1.

[Pit Boss TXT]

The Jugg steering kit will NOT work on the TXT if left stock. The 1st thing you need to do is move the lower links to the top of the axle. Next you have to sand off some of the material of the servo brace which makes it weak, so it's a good idea too glue two servo mounts together for strength or make one out of aluminum or carbon fiber. After that just turn your black steering hubs around and make new steering links.

[4wdmt]

guys,
how do you like 4ws? i do not have a 3 channel radio, so there is no propability of 4ws on command. is it difficult to drive? or shall i stick to front wheel steering only. thank you guys for any input / suggestion.

[krisI.925]

If you dont have a radio which you can turn 4ws on or off with I would just stick with 2ws unless your rock crawling or your truck is very slow. 4ws really makes the truck handle strange and can make it flip very easily.

[4wdmt]

thanks KrisI. you saved me time and money :D . i will stick to 2wd then.

[krisI.925]

Today I installed a Hitec HS-705MG servo and is great. It pulls the wheels with no problem at all even when the truck is on carpet. And the speeds not to bad either.

Also for those of you who are running SRs, how hot do your ESC's get. After 10 minuts or really hard running mine gets to hot to touch. Im already running 12T pinions so I should have to gear down any lower. Do you think a fan might help?
Also heres my current set up:
-12 cells
-dual stock motors in parallel
-12T pinions
-SR esc

[shift fast]

Mine gets hot I haven't had much of a chance to play yet....

12 cell I thought the SR was good for only 10 or are you running (2) 6cell packs in parallel

[4wdmt]

my SR get TOO hot if i run my TXT "continuously slow" and on rock climbing type of bashing.
my set up is:
stock gearing, stock motors in parallel wiring and seven cell.

KrisI - 12 cell on ur SR?

[krisI.925]

ya 12 cells, or two stick packs in parallel. I know the SR is rated up to 10 cells(12v) but a lot of times when you are running mild motors you can amp up the voltage and they will still be ok. My last set up was a Rebel Reverse with dual fantom stock motors on 12 cells and that ESC actually ran very cool even tho it had a 10 turn motor limit.

And I dont know why the ESC would be getting hot under low current uses. It would seem to me that the less the voltage the lower the heat.

[Janders]

DO you mean in series? Any ESC can handle 2 stick packs in parallel, that's still only 7.2V. The cell rating on the SR(or any ESC for that matter) is based on cells running in series, as this ups the voltage. You can run as many packs in parallel as you want, all this will do is increase the runtime, without more load on the ESC.

[DCLXVI]

And I dont know why the ESC would be getting hot under low current uses. It would seem to me that the less the voltage the lower the heat.


I think it is because the ESC are limiting the current, if you think about it, amps = volts x resistance and so on, you can only affect the amount of resistance to recive different amps to the motors...at would be my guess anyway (I might be wrong)

[NMT_RACER_BOY]

Whoo Hoo!!!!
I might be able to get this truck in a trade!!!!

[SteveK]

Actually, ESCs can heat up under slower, high-load applications like crawling and climbing. I would mount a small fan to blow cooling air over the heatsink no matter what with dual motors, but especially for a rock crawler.

[NMT_RACER_BOY]

pic 2

[NMT_RACER_BOY]

pic 3

[NMT_RACER_BOY]

new way to keep your electronics cool
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4660&item=2574424454
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2571404760&category=4660

[krisI.925]

oops ya I ment 12 cells in series and my motors are parallel.
Im going to pick up some fans for my battery chargers soon anyway so ill just get one for my ESC to. Should I add a resister for the extra 2.4volts of the batteries or do you think it will be fine?

[newracer]

Just run the fan off the receiver, that way it will get 6v. Also make sure you get a 6v fan, a 12v fan running on 6v will not work very good.

[NMT_RACER_BOY]

the guy sold the TXT-1... :(

[krisI.925]

eh I think im just going to run the fan off of my battery packs with no resister like I did with my brushless speed controller. It worked well before so it should again.

[NMT_RACER_BOY]

lol it looks like i am unheard in this part of the forum:(

[Janders]

I definitely wouldn't run 12 cells to a sub 12v fan. If the fan is 12v, then that wouldn't be a problem, but a fan rated at much less could cause serious problems(i.e. fan blows more smoke than air:)

Most fans you can buy (Radioshack, etc) are 5v, and wouldn't last a pack on 12 cells

[DCLXVI]

Does anyone think that the new sliders from the TNX would work on the TXT? (I don't want to get Traxxas sliders since I'm not really fond of them)...

[NMT_RACER_BOY]

Hello? :confused:

[dont slow down]

i finally had time to post a few pics of my new txt-1, its pretty stock, i put two steering servos in it, im running a super rooster, full ball bearings, integy piggyback shocks (just cause they look cool) and im controling it with my jr xs3 radio. im pretty stoked about this truck and i took it out yesterday and it was soooo awesome. i have already locked the diffs, but i think i need to glue the tires cause they kept slipping in the tires. anyway here are a few pics.

[4wdmt]

yup, to eliminate wasted power you must glue those tires and glue them while they are still new. to really appreciate the articulation of the TXT-1 when rock crawling - slide down the zip tie of the stabilizer bar and start running things over. its awesome. have fun.

BTW, get that TXT-1 dirty and post some pictures :D . peace.

[nitecrawler]

hello people
I am building a TXT1 for use as a SFX camera platform.
In order to maximise traction on the terrain used in the location I need to seal and grease the diffs, but I don't want to fully lock them up. I've sealed and greased diffs in other rc trucks, but I cant see how to seal the TXT ones, what with the three holes for the 'star shaft', and the lack of 'o'ring grooves behind the outdrives.
Hows it done?

cheers in advance

[newracer]

Originally posted by 4wdmt
yup, to eliminate wasted power you must glue those tires and glue them while they are still new.

Don't glue them, use screws to hold them in place.

[krisI.925]

I got a 12v fan for my ESC but I didnt get a chance at all to work on the truck last week so im gonna have to wait till next month. :(

[carwasher]

if you take the diff housing apart and pack it with very thick grease or diff lock grease then put it back together. the grease is to thick to come out. just make sure the axle shaft "hole" is clear of grease or they will put unwanted pressur on their snap rings causing drag and wear. the grease won't completely lock the diffs, you will have kind of a posi axle. hope this helps

[dont slow down]

how do you screw them on??? since this is my rock crawler speficly, i opted to leave the sway bars off completely.

[newracer]

Originally posted by carwasher
if you take the diff housing apart and pack it with very thick grease or diff lock grease then put it back together. the grease is to thick to come out. just make sure the axle shaft "hole" is clear of grease or they will put unwanted pressur on their snap rings causing drag and wear. the grease won't completely lock the diffs, you will have kind of a posi axle. hope this helps
I tried using OFNA Diff Lock in mine and it still leaked out and that stuff is thick!!

Originally posted by dont slow down
how do you screw them on??? since this is my rock crawler speficly, i opted to leave the sway bars off completely.
There are two holes on each side of the wheel right at the tire bead, just put a short sheet metal screw into those holes. I got some cool hex drive button head ones from my LHS. They have to be samll enough that they do not catch the wheel though only the tire.

[4wdmt]

KrisI, any update with your ESC fan? I hope you can post some pics when youre done. :)

nitecrawler, i used silly putty. it works on my TXT.

[nitecrawler]

Originally posted by 4wdmt
[
nitecrawler, i used silly putty. it works on my TXT. [/B]

What IN the diff? or round the diff?

[krisI.925]

Originally posted by 4wdmt
KrisI, any update with your ESC fan? I hope you can post some pics when youre done. :)

nitecrawler, i used silly putty. it works on my TXT.

No I dont be able to get any work done on it till mid december. Im up at college right now and all my RC stuff is back at home. I planned to get it all working during thanksgiving break but my relatives kinda stopped that all from happening. But when it is done ill have pics posted if I can find a place to post them.

[4wdmt]

nitecrawler-yup, inside the diff. i have to take the axle apart and stuff the putty inside. i got this tip from rc car action monster truck 2003 edition. they recommend JB weld if you want it to be permanent.

KrisI, keep us posted. thanks.

[Dirk Digler]

Here are a couple of pics of the Electric Digler, my hybrid TXT/XTM crawler!

[Dirk Digler]

another

[nitecrawler]

Originally posted by 4wdmt
nitecrawler-yup, inside the diff. i have to take the axle apart and stuff the putty inside. i got this tip from rc car action monster truck 2003 edition. they recommend JB weld if you want it to be permanent.

KrisI, keep us posted. thanks.
Thankx-i will

[NMT_RACER_BOY]

i got a txt-1 finally!:D

[NMT_RACER_BOY]

http://www.******.net/view_single.php?medid=19172
my txt-1 doing a smoke show!

[NMT_RACER_BOY]

the link is R*C*P*I*C*S
But i am not sure why it's not working

Here is a pic of my truck
http://www.******.net/view_single.php?medid=19175

Rear axle
http://www.******.net/view_single.php?medid=19176

As you can see, the side brace "thing" was shaved off
After yesterday's playing time, i would like to make this truck 4ws. Now, Should i try to use the juggernaut steering mount that project twin is using?
Was it a custom job or is there a company who makes it?
It would be nice if there was a blueprint that i can use to cut my own...


Here is a shot of the truck after done playing
http://www.******.net/view_single.php?medid=19177

[mdewitt71]

Just added Hot Bodies threaded shocks, HPI Purple Nuts, and a HPI Receiver Cover.
Running a Super Rooster with PK2K Copperhead pro motors.

[mdewitt71]

Here is another pic...............

[NMT_RACER_BOY]

cool truck!

Anyways,
Here is a movie of mine running in da snow! (Replace the ****** with R C P I C S) Anyone know why they did the ****** thing?
http://www.******.net/view_single.php?medid=19235

[Simen123]

Nice trucks you have.
I`ll be ordering a txt-1 for christmas, as soon as I get the "expanded use" number from paypal :)
Man, it is 109$ for shipping from hk! But the kit is 289$ though, 100$ cheaper than at stormer :)

[NMT_RACER_BOY]

well after hacing fun running in the snow, i realize that the front has side to side wooble. So i brought it in and realized one of the front top link was busted! The ball broke half way in the thread...

http://www.******.net/view_single.php?medid=19237

I have a part that looks alot like the one that has ball stud stuck on. it doesn't have that part for the link though.

http://www.******.net/view_single.php?medid=19238

Now,
Do i have to buy a whole new tree or whatever to fix this?

let me know!
i want to run my truck again :(


(to view the pics, you have to change the ****** to r c p i c s)

[Jeckler]

Originally posted by Simen123
Nice trucks you have.
I`ll be ordering a txt-1 for christmas, as soon as I get the "expanded use" number from paypal :)
Man, it is 109$ for shipping from hk! But the kit is 289$ though, 100$ cheaper than at stormer :)

You could get it $50 cheaper through Tower.

[Janders]

At tower it's $359

[Jeckler]

Sigh....

Simen123 wants to pay $289+109shipping=$398. That's shipped from HK. Even shipped by air, it will take a week or two
Tower has it for $360-$20* ad code+$8 shipping=$348. Usually, even standard ground doesn't take more than 5 days.

Difference=$50
He can use that $50 to buy bearings (which should be bought at the same time as the truck, otherwise it all has to come back apart), or a receiver, or servos.... If he still wants to spend $400, he'll get another $10 off**.

*If you have the latest Tower Talk, it has ad codes in it good until December 31st. One of them is $20 off orders over $300.

**They also have 10off200, 30off400, etc...

[Simen123]

I forgot to mention that I live in Norway, so shipping from Tower would be about the same I guess :)
From hobbymania they ship it with ems too; I don`t know if that is an option from Tower, and I also get faster/better response on e-mails from hobbymania.
I`ve also ordered bearings for the kit.

[Jeckler]

I keep forgetting that people are from all over. My bad.
Start talkin' like a furriner and we'll understand.

:D

[Janders]

that info was in his profile(Norge)

[NMT_RACER_BOY]

ttt

[mdewitt71]

Does anyone run their trucks with out the swaybars attached to the 4 links?
Was wondering if I would get even more articulation for crawling out of it.

[NMT_RACER_BOY]

ya, i have ran it... you get the same articulation, just easier in acheiving that articulation...
also... when you drive without sway bars, your whole chassis tilts like mad

[DCLXVI]

Originally posted by Simen123
I forgot to mention that I live in Norway ...

If you ever come visit Stockholm...give me notice and we could run together some... :D

[4wdmt]

guys, can i use the TXT-1 wheels on the E-Maxx if i install the ESP wheel adaptor? are clodbuster wheels the same with TXT-1 wheels? will they work without any problem? thanks.

[NMT_RACER_BOY]

i beleive that the holes on the txt1 wheels are larger...

[NMT_RACER_BOY]

actually, don't quote me on that:)

[4wdmt]

thanks NMT, ill post my question also on the clod section just to be sure.

[krisI.925]

ya the TXT-1 holes are larger

[Simen123]

If you ever come visit Stockholm...give me notice and we could run together some... :D

Yes, I will :D
Are there any nice rc-tracks there?
I drove through Göteborg this summer to visit Procar by the way, Very nice trip(of course we also stopped to buy some "øl" :) )! I`ve also been a few times in Svinesund :D

I finally got the expanded use number from Paypal (Well, I had to call my credit-card company to get it.) So the package is sent tomorrow :D ! Just hope it gets here before Christmas..
I also bought some Racers Edge skid plates on Ebay since they were about half the price of the New Era ones..

http://www.carttonic.com/files/pic.php?uname=rcboyz&myfile=re5805s.jpg&new_size=400&noconfig=1

[DCLXVI]

I got a message from the Swedish Postal Service...my TXT-1 was about 600 km from me friday morning so I sould have it by the beginning of this week... :D :D :D

I'll build it next weekend :D

Simen, we have a great track here in Stockholm, it is called Skarpnäck (Ekstubben) and they held the 1/8 off-road EM there during the last summer...they have one of Swedens finest on-road tracks aswell :)

[newracer]

Originally posted by mdewitt71
Does anyone run their trucks with out the swaybars attached to the 4 links?
Was wondering if I would get even more articulation for crawling out of it.

you will get a little more articulation without the swaybars but the body will roll more during acceleration. I run mine with the swaybars but without the ziptie holders.

[Jeckler]

Sorry, I don't go look at everyone's profile. I guess it's a character fault. :D No worries Jander, water under the bridge. Sorry.

I ordered my TXT-1 from Tower last night. It's coming with a Hitec MG-645 and Kimbrough Servo saver. I need to get some bearings (Tower doesn't carry bearing sets for it, at least that I could find, go figure). eBay, here I come (again).
I think I'll need to re-read the old posts to get some tips. First thing I'd like to do is upgrade ball ends and strengthen the top link mounts on the cases.
Plans include an SR to control it and another servo for rear-steer. I'm thinking of getting a 4-channel two stick so I can steer either end independantly.

[DCLXVI]

How about:

http://dclxvi.no-ip.info/images/Photos/Small/IMG_289.jpg

?

:D

[Jeckler]

You got two of them? :eek:

[celittca]

Hi guys, I am thinking to get a TXT-1. I had an e maxx but sold it cus it cannot climb and drains out my 3300gp batteries so fast. I currently have a Savage SS and a MGT. I like nitro trucks but they can't climb for sheit!!!:p So what will I need to get the TXT-1 going? what's the weak point on the TXT-1 and does it really climb through stairs? like inside my house, that would be really sweet.

[mjohnston39]

If you want to crawl you'll probably want an ESC, go for a super rooster. You'll also want a high touque servo. Weak points are probably the drive shafts and the ball ends of the links. These are easily upgraded and if the truck is used reasonably then the factory parts should last a while. You may also want to consider a center skid plate.

Mike.

[celittca]

hmmm, I am just thinking now is it worth it? TXT-1 is kinda old isn't it???:confused: :confused:

[Janders]

As old as the TXT is, there isn't really any comparable competition for crawling...other than something significantly modded.

[The_In_Kid]

http://www.generationh2o.com/images/action/pic41.jpg

caution the size difference of a mini-t and a txt-1 is rediculess

[celittca]

So does it really needs lots of mod to make it stair climb:confused: I don't need it to be fast but not like hella slow. I have nitro trucks to do that. I have a JRXS3 radio since it comes with ESC so I don't need an extra reciever. I have a few questions

1. I need two 6 cell battery packs ?
2. I got high torque servos ( hitec )
3. I got ofna servo saver
4. stock esc is bad?
5. Will my JR XS3 work with the stock ESC?
6. I will get ball bearings when I buy the car
7. Can it really climb?? like going through stairs inside the house and stuff like that?

thanks for any inputs

[Janders]

1. TXT only 'needs' one 6 cell pack, 2 extend runtime(obviously)

2.-
3.-
4. There is no stock ESC- it's an MSC- Superrosster($105-120) handles down to 13-15T well.
5.-Why Not?(don't know)
6.Some ballbearings are required(i.e. to replace bushings)
7.Don't know

OK, wow, it actually seems like it does need a lot, even though the chassis suspension is very capable. Tamiya is never cheap and always primarilly focused on realism>performance.

Although I'd still say that it's the best stock rockcrawler.

[celittca]

BTW, how does the kyosho mad force climb compare with TXT-1 ? their axle suspension loooks pretty similar to me.

[Janders]

nitro trucks are notoriously not good for super low gearing and slow speed action. However, just after reading you post, I was looking at Kyosho's Twin Force(electric) that's due in January..I'd wait until more than a few people have it and have bashed on it, but for the price it definitely looks good...althoough the TXT chassis just looks nice :) Personally I believe in orm Function > Form.

[DCLXVI]

Originally posted by Jeckler
You got two of them? :eek:

One for me and one for my cousin.... :D

[newracer]

1. 1 pack, some people use two though
2. Hitec servos are fine but the included servo savers will not fit, but that's OK the kit ones suck anyways
3. I have heard they are OK, never used one personally
4. MSC in kit, ESC much better
5. yes
6. no bearings in kit
7. it cannot go straight up stairs (unless they are small) but it can go up them diagonally, if they are wide enough you can go up them. if you lock the diffs it is amazing what it can go over

[mjohnston39]

oops, forgot about needing bearings, some are included but not all. In general I'd say the TXT-1 is a very capable kit right out of the box. It is expensive and you do have the add cost of the twin motor configuration and all that it entails, but I think dollar for dollar you can't beat it for what it was designed to do. I've popped mine up over curbs, not quite a stair but still....


Mike.

[Simen123]

http://dclxvi.no-ip.info/images/Photos/Small/IMG_289.jpg

Nice!!! :D

[Preston]

I've wanted a rock crawler for a long time now. I'd like to get one, and I've narrowed my choices down to two now, as follows:

TXT-1

or

Clodbuster, with a Gecko chassis installed after.

What do you guy's suggest? The Clod will end up costing a little more, but I like the style of transmission it has, with the independent motor/axle thing going on. Plus I feel that the Clod-Gecko would make a much better crawler.

Now it seems there are two other possibilities to consider as well:

Kyosho Twin Force, whick I just read aobut today,
and whatever Tamiya might have up their sleve in the near future. Personally I would like Tamiya to make their own Mod-Clod. Kind of in the same flavor of the TXT-1.

What I don't want to happen is me end up buying a complete Clod kit, then buying the Gecko, only to end up finding out in 2 months that Tamiya has this new great truck out that rock crawls great, for less money.

Anyone with rock crawling experience here that can help me decide?

[DCLXVI]

IMHO, the TXT-1 looks much better than the Clod, I don't think that the axels with the motors on looks any good...it makes for a lower CoG though...

I also don't think that Tamiya will replace the Clod any time soon, they have the TXT-1 and the Clod/BullHead, to make a new Clodlike kit given that every one buys the Clod just for the axels would seem stupid...and I don't think that they will replace the TXT-1 seeing that compared to the Clod, it was released "yesterday"...

I think that you can buy the clod axel kit serperatly from www.rc4wd.com sould you decide to take that route...

[Jeckler]

DC, I thought maybe they had accidently sent you an extra one. That would've been a good score.

TTR also sells Clod axles by themselves. They even sell used ones in the junkyard.

[DCLXVI]

Do I have to mount capacitors to the motors to run them from an ESC? (I'm at work doing the soldering, no manual :( )

[Dirk Digler]

To all you guys wondering about WHICH CRAWLER TO BUILD, well I'll tell you this, you can make anything work well but I prefer the TXT due to the drive shafts, over the separate trannies of the Clod. That is the biggest down fall of the clod. My TXT works so well that I've offered up an award to any truck out there that can beat my truck in a rock crawling competition. I am offering $100. The downside of the TXT is that the weight is higher and there is less stability with the narrow axles. So... I put XFactor axles under my rig, along with many onther mods and it works very well. You can see pics of my hybrid crawler on page 27 of this thread. I have also started a new project: Project Tight Squeez. It is going to rock!

[Dirk Digler]

here's a pic so you don't have to surf back to page 27

[Simen123]

Do I have to mount capacitors to the motors to run them from an ESC

I guess you don`t have to, but it is supposed to help to prevent glitching, and some esc-makers recommend using them..

I actually read somewhere on the net (rumours I guess..) that Tamiya Could stop producing the Clod. I believe it had something to do to the licensing(spl?) on the old Chevrolet body.
If they do stop to make the clod, I`m sure they will produce the chassis with another truck body on..

[Preston]

How much wider are the Xfactor axles?

[NMT_RACER_BOY]

i think they are between 2 to 3 inch wider...


Anyways, here is a movie
http://www.******.net/view_single.php?medid=19727

My txt-1...
some parts, you can really see the awesome suspension movements... Looks like the truck is moving it's suspension up and down on white background... pretty sweet if you ask me. :lol

let me know what you guys think! (I video taped, and drove at the same time)

[Jeckler]

Sometimes it's nice to live in NorCal

[Jeckler]

Let's try again....
Next day delviery of a 14lb box for $8. :)

[DCLXVI]

Tower shipped mine 30 oct...I recived them 16 dec...sometimes living in Europe blows... :(

Also considering that I got : 2 TXT-1, 1 Pro-Line Humm-Vee Militia, 2 pairs of Pro-Line 40 series tires, 2 pairs of Pro-Line Outback TXT-1 rims, 2 pairs OFNA foam inserts, some sticker sheets from parma and complete ball-bearings for two TXT-1 + shipping and customs... ... ...for LESS than just two TXT-1 here in Sweden... :rolleyes:

[NMT_RACER_BOY]

Originally posted by DCLXVI
2 pairs of Pro-Line Outback TXT-1 rims

Wha?
Proline makes txt-1 rims?:confused:

[mjohnston39]

http://www.prolineracing.com/proline/wheels/2665/2665.html

Also new and exclusively from Pro-Line is the all-new nickel-plated, 40 Series Outback wheel for the TXT-1
:D

Mike.

[Preston]

How many degrees of articulation does the TXT-1 have stock?

[Dirk Digler]

Preston,
You have a lot to think about if you want a serious crawler. I would personally go with a truck with a center tranny. I really hate the independent trannies on the clod. It just does not work effectively in the rough stuff. As for the chasis. I would not go with the gecko. Check out the Mach I chasis that the guys make over in Australia. Now that is a rock crawling chasis!

http://www.monstertruckparts.com.au

or check out the crawling forum. Most of the guys are hard core clod guys. You can get a lot of ideas from them


http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modules/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=25

[Dirk Digler]

As for degrees of artic on a stock TXT. It's about 65 or 70 without the sway bars. You can easily modify it to 90 degrees. I use 1/8th scale X factor aluminum shocks. I have mounted them further down on the plastic mounts to accomodate the extra length. I have also done some other things for travel and stability.

[Jeckler]

Got my truck last night. I won't bore anyone with pics. Now I'm just waiting for bearings before I start building.
I had seen a TXT in person once before over a year ago. I'd forgotten just how big it is. My two kids played with the wheels and tires for an hour last night. The 2yo was using them to sit on.

[Simen123]

The 2yo was using them to sit on :D

My truck arrived wednesday, but the customs are holding on to it a bit.. Hopefully I`ll have it tomorrow :)

[celittca]

I just orderd my txt 1

what's the first thing I should do to the truck? ball bearing??
what sizes.

I have radio, reciever, reciever, 6 cell 7.2 volts pack.


what else do i need???:p

[Dirk Digler]

Originally posted by celittca
I just orderd my txt 1

what's the first thing I should do to the truck? ball bearing??
what sizes.

I have radio, reciever, reciever, 6 cell 7.2 volts pack.


what else do i need???:p

Depends on what plan to do with it. You gonna rock crawl or go fast? Personally, I would lock up the diffs with some JB weld. As for bearings, yes, they are a great upgrade, however, I know many people who only go slow for rock crawling and still use the bushing. Bearings just aren't as important if you NEVER go fast. They are still a nice upgrade though. 4 wheel steering is nice too if your crawling!
Great to see so many people getting a TXT!

[DCLXVI]

Originally posted by celittca
I just orderd my txt 1

what's the first thing I should do to the truck? ball bearing??
what sizes.

I have radio, reciever, reciever, 6 cell 7.2 volts pack.


what else do i need???:p

Steering servo...high torque (duh! ;) ) I'm using a HiTech HS-945 MG and a reciver pack (5x GP2000 AA batts) and it throws the tires FAST even standing still on the floor in my apartment...(I'm not using any servo saver though)...

[4wdmt]

DCLXVI, you might want to put a wide zip tie around the stock servo saver, it adds support and stiffness, eliminating "some" unwanted slop on the steering. most TXT-1 owners recommend the kimbrough 124 heavy duty servo saver. it works well with hi-torque metal gear servos. i already ordered one, waiting for its delivery.

celittca, congratulation on your txt-1, you will really be amazed on its "articulation". it may not be a speed beast, but it sure does climb and crawl over anything. you might want to consider going 7 cells. it adds more power and speed on the stock set-up. have fun.

[celittca]

thanks for the reply guys, should I go ahead and install my truck once I get it? or should I get the ball bearing kit, I am not going fast with my TXT-1 I have so many nitro trucks to do that. Yes I wanna climb stuff. Looks so cool and interesting. I also have high torque digital servos.:p

[NMT_RACER_BOY]

awesome manjhonston29

i didn't know...
sweet!

[DCLXVI]

I tried running my TXT-1 out in the park to day...

http://dclxvi.no-ip.info/images/Photos/Small/IMG_299.jpg

http://dclxvi.no-ip.info/images/Photos/Small/IMG_300.jpg

http://dclxvi.no-ip.info/images/Photos/Small/IMG_301.jpg

http://dclxvi.no-ip.info/images/Photos/Small/IMG_304.jpg

Every thing worked great, exept that the truck stopped going forward sometimes and would go forward again untill I ran reverse and then forward again...anyone know what that could be?

http://dclxvi.no-ip.info/images/Photos/Small/IMG_298.jpg

Here my servo set-up, that is the red X-thing that came with the HiTec servo...the steering works great but I don't know how the servo will "feel" after a few hits...

[NMT_RACER_BOY]

http://www.******.net/view_single.php?medid=19829


my txt-1 with snow tire chain... R C P I C S... you know the drill :D ;)

[DCLXVI]

I figured ut my problem...the motors are reversed so when I go forward, the speedo acually goes backwards, it stops after 10 sec....I have resolder my motors tomorrow :(

[celittca]

Hey guys, I orderd one TXT-1
couple questions:

1. Should I get Ball Bearing sets?
2. I have high torque servos
3. I have a JRXS3 radio, how does rear steering work?
4. can the stock motor handle 7 cells?
5. the stock ESC is no good at all???


I am doing this for rock climbing, no speeding:p


any inputs would be appreciated!

[4wdmt]

DCLXVI, very nice TXT-1 indeed. very clean though, lol :D . nice clear pictures too. whats the set up so far? and how does it perform?

celitcca, this is just "MY" suggestions, check other reply too.
1. if as you say, you wont do your TXT for speeding purposes, dont go BBs, it will save you money to buy some stuff for your TXT and i would recommend a center/tranny skid plate or motor heat sinks.
2. with high torque servos, go with a good servo saver. try asking others for 4 wheel steering, i never set up mine that way yet.
3. cant answer that, i dont have JR XS3, i envy you :D .
4. with 7 cells, my stock/kit motors are still ok. they are torquey enough to go over anything with the stock gearing.
5. its stock MSC :), just keep it, but GO for ESC, its a must.

you'll fall in love with those beautiful aluminum chassis. very smooth, nice to the touch and good to look at. have fun. ask the other guys for advice too.

[celittca]

4wdmt/

thanks for the reply
Which type of servo saver does the TXT-1 use?

Also where can I get TXT-1 for cheap??

Never had a Tamiya before..:p

[NMT_RACER_BOY]

i use kimbrough large servo saver for metal gears. i think 141

[celittca]

I assume this

OFNA SERVO SAVER (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXFNE9&P=7)

would work? I have it sitting somewhere.

What does JB weld the diff's will do to rock climb? does it effect highspeed ( i dont' care about high ) but not like 10mph. :p

[Janders]

it simply makes a larger and slower turning radius.

[4wdmt]

celittca, i thought you just ordered a TXT-1 already? im confused.:confused:

[celittca]

yes I did so i'm asking you guys what do I really need

[DCLXVI]

My setup so far:

DuraTrax alu dampers (fitted in the "second" hole") and modified body mounts (to allow for maximum damper throw)

LRP F1 Pro Reverse

Pro-Line Big Joes on Pro-Line OutBack rims (using the stock wheel hub, not the one that came with the rims)

"Directly" connected servo (w/o servo saver), HiTec HS-945MG ~11 kg ~.12sec / 60 deg @ 6v

HiTec Agressor CRX radio (digital, 3ch, mixing and so on)

http://dclxvi.no-ip.info/images/Photos/Small/IMG_297.jpg

Preformance, well I have reversed the polarity of the motors so I can only go forward for ten seconds :rolleyes: and my diffs are completly opened...but other than that, it works good...I haven't had the time to test it (right now it is snowing and about 1 deg C)...:(


The CRX radio are quite neat, I can set the proportionallity (is that a word) so that I have a smother curve on the throttle, sould work quite good for crawling. It also has mixing (3rd ch) but I can't seem to turn the 3rd channel on and off, just limit the throw but I guess that is better than using a Y-split cable...