Tamiya TXT-1 v3.0 [Archive] - Page 6

Lonely

01-14-2005, 06:35 PM

:( As far as I know they are the standard rod ends, initially I was breaking the axle guards if I hit anything hard so I replaced these with the Tamiya aluminium ones. Now it seems to transfer the shock to the axle housing which is quite brittle plastic and hey ho they snap instead!!!!
I've been using the same Traxxas parts as you, I was led to believe the T & E maxx shafst were the same. Anyway like I said I've ordered a set of Terra Crusher shafts and if these don't fix it I don't know what will. I'm not sure what to do about the axle housing side of things as they are £12.00 ($25.00?) a throw!!!
Perhaps I should slow it down and use it for rock crawling instead, trouble is there aren't many rocks around here........ :(

Raceking

01-15-2005, 02:35 AM

I was wondering whether or not the shocks for the TXT-1 is the same diameter as the Tamiya touring cars? or are they just fatter? One thing for sure is they must be longer to land from the jumps etc... The reason I am asking is because I would like to try using the external aluminum shock reservoirs for my aluminum TRF shocks. Mainly i need to know if the threads on the top of the coilover shocks are the same as the ones on the TXT-1... THX for anybody who could help... :)

jturkey69

01-15-2005, 06:50 AM

lonely, did you buy this truck brand new?? only reason i ask is that with one of stock txts, the ball ends are real soft, and tend to bend or pop off the balls, my other txts have kyosho ballend and pillow balls. where exactly is the axle housing breaking??the kingpins?, and i also wonder if your running foams?, im no expert but on my speed txt the stock tires have foams, and i have snapped a servo, and that was it, but on the others with no foams they have some give, and i have not had a problem excpt once inside the house testing which just popped a link off, as someone else said earlier, there is alot of bind in the txt suspension, so making sure you have an inexpensive "weak link" may be a good idea until you get better at handling the speed demon, i dont think mine is as fast as yours, but then again i have a huge alley, and other places to run where there are no curbs

raceking...lol..i have no idea, for jumping i have personally found that putting vertical associated shocks in place of the cantilever has worked wonders for my speed truck

just my .02, im a rookie all over again

Lonely

01-19-2005, 06:02 PM

:cool: jturkey69, No I bought the TXT 2nd hand off E Bay, but it was in as new condition there was not one mark on it. As far as I know the rod ends are the stock Tamiya items. I have not had any problem with the rod ends, one came adrift when the original plastic axle guard snapped but they usually stay in place.
The axle housings are snapping literally right next to the aluminium axle guard, by the way I do not have foams in my tyres. I'm certainly not suggesting my TXT is the fastest out there but it will shift fairly quick for what it is. I try not to use it on the road because of the kerbs etc. but I was only trying to set up my new radio.
I shall endeavour to avoid very hard objects in future and await the arrival of the Terra Crusher drive shafts to see if these end my constant breakage of rear drive shafts!!!!!!! :cool:

u4ia

01-23-2005, 10:46 PM

Anyone tried with 560 motor ? It's larger than Titan and it has 100 turn.

Thanks

-=ADA$=-

01-25-2005, 04:23 AM

Never heard of them, do you have any link to them?

MT Dude

01-26-2005, 02:08 AM

yea, fill us in... who makes it? where can we get it? how much? ....
100 turns sounds nice
-Chris

u4ia

01-26-2005, 04:59 PM

yea, fill us in... who makes it? where can we get it? how much? ....
100 turns sounds nice
-Chris

I don't have the link yet, but I have the pics.

pic.1 The length of the motor is 67 mm. While the diameter is the same as std mabuchi.
pic.2 Comparing with std mabuchi motor

It also has fans inside to keep the motor cool...

According to mabuchi side, this should be categorize as RS-775VC/WC motor based on the length of the can.
Check this out :
http://www.mabuchi-motor.co.jp/cgi-bin/catalog/e_catalog.cgi?CAT_ID=rs_775vcwc

I will try to find the manufacturer but I'm sure it's not mabuchi 'cause it doesn't have mabuchi logo on the can.

Rgds,

Lonely

01-26-2005, 05:29 PM

:confused: Surely 100 turns will make this dog slow, I always thought, perhaps wrongly, that the lower the number of turns the quicker the motor?? :confused:

u4ia

01-26-2005, 10:32 PM

I think it's for truck pulling not for fast moving truck...

As for you to know, this motor usually been used in RIDE-ON Cars Kid like the ones made by Peg-Perego or other company.

So I think it's fo power not for faster...

Rgds,

-=ADA$=-

01-29-2005, 10:38 AM

theyr good for torque, Crawlers are not suppose to go fast

Lonely

02-05-2005, 05:48 PM

:) If crawling floats your boat thats fine, I just did'nt want anyone to rush out thinking they were going to get awesome speed because they had bought a pair of 100 turn!!! '560' motor's only to find they'd bought a pair of slugs !!!

TT Supra 44

02-06-2005, 08:07 PM

Hey guys,

I am thinking about getting a txt-1. But I have a few questions :rolleyes:

How tuff is the drivetrain? Is it up to task of two mag mayhems on 14 cells?

How much articulation can it get stock? Does it need softer springs?
Can someone post a pic of a stock txt showing its maximum flex?

I am debating between and clod and a txt, but I just don't know which one will be better for me! I will be doing some rock crawling, but nothing too extreme, I suppose.

Thanks for any help and sorry about all the questons! :o

-=ADA$=-

02-07-2005, 07:03 AM

i have chopped TXT, but when it was stock it had about 75-80deg of articulation, or about 12" (im not sure). It will be not a problem to put there mag mayhems, and 14 cells but for crawling you wont be needing that, single mag mayhem, with 9T pinion, and 7 cells will be enaugh

TT Supra 44

02-08-2005, 03:09 PM

So will a stock txt(well, maybe w/ locked diffs) keep up with all of these clods with big expensive aluminum chassis?

Are there any parts that break easy stock?

Thanks for the help!

Lonely

02-08-2005, 04:21 PM

:( Be warned the stock TXT drivetrain is either quite weak or I am heavy handed. Running two 17x2 LRP Fusion motors on 14 cells and so far I have repaired the stock rear propshaft (transmission to axle) twice before the rear UJ literally got torn apart (thats right the metal actual got twisted and cracked) I went to T Maxx drive shafts and it did the same to those. I am now on Tamiya Terra Crusher drive shafts in the hope these are more durable. Since fitting these I managed to strip one of the gears in the transmission instead.
In bewteen prop shaft problems I've managed to break one axle guard, two axle housings and bend the drive shafts inside.
This makes me sound very destructive but I was doing no more than my boy was doing with his Traxxas E Maxx and all that has suffered are two bent suspension pins!!!
The moral of this story is, I would stick to rock crawling with a single motor as most of the plastic parts are hard, brittle and break easily. I've spent more time repairing it than driving it!!!!!! :(

TT Supra 44

02-08-2005, 07:32 PM

:( Hmm....Not exactly what I wanted to hear.....lol

mjohnston39

02-09-2005, 04:02 AM

Driven my TXT-1 hard and never have had breakage/problems with it, but then again I'm not pushing it as hard as others (23T motors). If you want to go fast, you have to remember you're taking a 10+ pound truck and driving it as speeds 2 and 3 times faster than it was designed to go, so drive accordingly or be prepared to get out the check book. I should also add than the TXT- ships with an extra set of gears for the center tranny.

Mike

Lonely

02-09-2005, 05:23 PM

:cool: Despite everything I previously said I still love this truck, if nothing else for it's looks alone. But I'm gradually coming to the conclusion that I shall replace the motors in mine for something a little less powerful and be a little less ambitious as to what I expect it to do.
I read somewhere that a stock TXT does 9mph and a a stock E Maxx 23mph, well I don't know what mine does all I know is I can give my sons E Maxx a 30+ yard head start and still overhaul it!!! At those sort of speeds I should not really be surprised if things break.
Whatever it's short comings it's still the only thing out there that looks like a pukka monster truck and for that reason alone I shall continue to learn by my mistakes and dig deep when I make a new one and something else breaks.
If you want something fairly indestructible with a good turn of speed buy an E or T maxx, if you are not bothered about the speed aspect and want something that looks like a proper monster truck and will go just about anywhere buy the TXT.

Lonely

02-09-2005, 06:05 PM

:cool: TT Supra 44, personally I would steer clear of Clod, no offence to anyone, but don't they have a motor on each axle?? which is a lot of weight to try and steer so you'll need some hefty servo's. Also it means a whole lot of messing around if you want to change the gearing. Stick to the TXT,the Juggernaut and Jugg 2 were improvements on the Clod and the TXT is definetely an improvement over the Jugg's.
In answer to one of your other questions, I am definetely going to experiment with softer spring/piston combinations to reduce the rebound damping on the suspension.
You actually lose some articulation fitting the anti roll bars, which are presently fitted on mine, so you can get slightly more than is shown in the picture. :cool:

Lonely

02-09-2005, 06:08 PM

:o My apologies for the quality of these photographs, they were taken quickly in the dark and then adjusted on my computer. :o

Lonely

02-09-2005, 06:14 PM

:cool: Looks v Durability?? :cool:

TT Supra 44

02-09-2005, 06:39 PM

Thank you VERY much lonely!

Looks is what got me interested in this truck in the first place.......especially stock! Yea, I think I would rather have a shaft drive, just seems cooler that way....lol Is the txt longer than the e-maxx? Can't really tell in that last pic. As far as speed and bashing goes.......I'll just leave that up to my brushless stampede!

I really appreciate all the help!

Lonely

02-09-2005, 07:03 PM

:cool: The TXT is only marginally longer than the E Maxx, 10-15mm, but is larger overall and just totally looks like a genuine monster truck rather than an oversized stadium racer or such like.
How do you fnd your brushless set up??? Our main interest is touring car racing and we're hoping they are going to allow brushless motors soon so we can justify buying them. It's not really worth it ofr our trucks as they are purely for a bit of fun between races and when there is no racing. :cool:

TT Supra 44

02-10-2005, 05:47 PM

I've got a novak 5800 in the ole' pede, and I love it! :D I have done no maintainance to it whatsoever and it still runs like a top. I went brushless because I have no LHS for doing motor maintainance, great run times, and of course..........the power! ;)

I just can't wait to get a txt! :p

vertigop

02-13-2005, 01:04 AM

I ran my TXT with dual Aveox Brushless RC 7 Motors with no gear problems and the motor in the photo may be a Johnson motor. The largest motor company next to Mabuchi I believe

Clayton

Lonely

02-21-2005, 01:42 PM

Having torn out the original steel rear drive shaft, having repaired it twice, I went on to T Maxx drive shafts. These failed with alarming regularatory, two within an 1 hr was not uncommon, but at least they were readily avaiable in the U.K.
At the suggestion of a memeber on another forum I ordered some TNX drive shafts. Now admittedly I had been a little adventurous when I first got the TXT, trying to jump ditches etc. But I decided it was'nt really built for this so the last two times I have used it since fitting the TNX shafts I have been very considerate, no heavy handed abuse other than a few wheelies and thrashing through long grass and bashing mole hills etc.
Guess what, you've got it the TNX shafts went the same way as all the rest!!!!

MT Dude

02-21-2005, 07:52 PM

Revo Shafts

-Chris

InitialVelocity

02-21-2005, 07:55 PM

I dont understand what you people do to your truck, I used to go through a shaft a week or less in my TXT-1. I have been running my Terra Crusher shafts for years, hardly even twisted at all. And I have put it more than you could imagine?

What power set-up do you have?

zippy

02-21-2005, 08:44 PM

Could someone tell me which after market shocks fit the TXT-1 I'm looking for metal body shocks.

mjohnston39

02-22-2005, 02:22 AM

Tamiya sells a set specifically for the TXT-1, part# 53492.

Mike.

Lonely

02-22-2005, 02:23 PM

:( I'm running two 17x2 LRP Fusion motors with an M Troniks Super E truck esc and two LRP 3500 mah or GP3300 battery packs. I kid you not I broke the original rear propshaft and managed to repair it twice before it finally gave up the ghost. I've since been through 5 T Maxx shafts and now 1 Terra Crusher/TNX shaft.
I don't know what I'm doing either, to me I'm just doing what I thought you would and should be able to with a monster truck, loon around. It's always the rear prop shaft that goes, I'm still running the original front one which has been no trouble at all, and no the diffs are not locked or any other such like.
I'm spending more time rebuilding it than driving it :(

zippy

02-22-2005, 05:44 PM

I've looked at the tamiya shocks but they are always out of stock.

mjohnston39

02-23-2005, 01:23 PM

Try one of the EBay sellers such as jr-rc or walawala_com, they usually have those in stock.

Mike.

jocktheglide165

02-27-2005, 11:38 PM

can you fit the new proline 23mm hubs wheels set on the TXT with the 23mm adapters from proline?

jocktheglide165

02-28-2005, 04:59 AM

I believe the TXT has been discontinued could I be wrong? so whatevers left in peoples stock is whats left.

mjohnston39

02-28-2005, 12:45 PM

Don't think it has been discontinued, I know the TLT-1 has been, but haven't heard anything about the TXT-1. I've heard the chassis plates are no longer available so perhaps this is a sign of things to come:confused:

Mike.

jocktheglide165

02-28-2005, 09:38 PM

oh shoot really the chassis plates are done for I found one on ebay I better buy it then...........

mjohnston39

03-01-2005, 01:32 AM

Yeah, that's what I've heard, although you can still get the blue hop-up version.

Mike.

jocktheglide165

03-04-2005, 05:37 PM

man tamiya forgot some of my screws on my TXT im building...........

jocktheglide165

03-05-2005, 09:06 AM

man this TXT was not made to be fast he he he I put the HV system in it and its too fast its unstable to run it.http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL509/3321088/6807699/87868455.jpg

http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL509/3321088/6807699/87868439.jpg

Simen123

06-18-2005, 12:30 PM

Here is a shot of my txt-1 :
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/Simen123/IMGP2319.jpg
:)

Adanmtxt1

07-06-2005, 06:36 PM

that looks nice, man. chassis shots? my only question is how come you don't paint your own bodies? and nice job bringing back the thread

weeb_beano

07-08-2005, 10:13 AM

Here's my 6WD TXT-1... let it sit for a while but started working on it again.
http://www.beanos.com/~tsoutij/images/gallery/mammoet/mammoet_progress49.jpg

Simen123

07-13-2005, 01:05 PM

Thanks,
I guess I was just lazy when picking a body for this, and I liked the way the camo one looked :)

Here is a body-off shot:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/Simen123/IMGP2049.jpg

Together with my Clod:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/Simen123/IMGP2294.jpg

Simen123

07-13-2005, 01:06 PM

btw, that 6wd truck looks awesome :D
What are your plans for it?

mjohnston39

07-13-2005, 05:42 PM

What chassis is that Simen123? looks great!!!

Mike

Simen123

07-14-2005, 02:47 PM

Thanks!
It`s a Thundertech Ripper chassis, got it on eBay from rc4wd :D
I think it`s discontinued now though..

weeb_beano

07-14-2005, 06:00 PM

Thanks Simen! My intention was to build something in the spirit of an old Tamiya Bruiser-like truck, but on steroids. The driveline features a manual 3-speed with a Hacker C50L brushless motor and HPI Savage slipper clutch.

My plans are to try and make something scale (admittedly its cartoonish).

Your TXT looks killer BTW, in those blacked-out rims...

RDucky02

07-15-2005, 03:50 AM

Up for auction is a Tamiya TXT-1 Truck. The truck is in amazing condition and I have had it only for about 2 months. I have run it less than 8 times. The body and condition of the vehicle are flawless. The only reason I am selling is because we have a baby on the way. It was adult owned and driven.

The truck has the following hop ups:

E-Maxx Tranny (no servo but shifter stays in position)
Heat sink finned blue motor plate for emaxx tranny
2 XF 550 can motors (more torque and rpm than the titan's, also armature fan cooled)
Blue Aluminum Front bump guards
Hi Torque front steering servo
EVX speed control
XXL 2 Channel FM Receiver
Locked rear diff
Modified battery compartment to fit 2 7 cell packs
Traxxas t-maxx 2.5 slider drive shafts
stock body and extra clear body
extra parts and fasteners

I moved the way the rods run to increase articulation. This also increases the wheel base by about 2 inches. This mod is found on many forum sites. It makes the truck more stable at higher speed, less roll during turns, and increases articulation for rock climbing.

Serious interest email me for pics. or look in the for sale forum, pics in there with ad.

Asking $500 shipped. OBO

Dave PM or RDucky_47@yahoo.com

Paul Naison

07-28-2005, 05:12 AM

:confused: What do you think to this?????? :)

noypi

07-29-2005, 10:34 AM

can anyone post a pic of their RACE TXT-1.... i d like to see one... haha...

mdewitt71

07-30-2005, 12:35 AM

just got done with my Jeep body for my TXT-1, Dont like the Internal stickers as much as I thought I would but Its OK for a basher...............

mdewitt71

07-30-2005, 12:36 AM

he is another shot............

maxxmanxxx

07-30-2005, 11:47 PM

Simen123

07-31-2005, 07:11 AM

can anyone post a pic of their RACE TXT-1.... i d like to see one... haha...

I race my touring car, not my monster trucks ;)

mdewitt71

07-31-2005, 09:12 AM

well i finnaly put down the cash and put up the emaxx and picked up the txt yesterday and just finished building it today. i have to get a new camera so i can post pics. anybody got any good option parts in mind that work well

If you want to Rock Crawl it you want some good High Torque (not fast) motors. If you want some speed go with some 17T Speed Gems motors and it will move out out pretty good. I use a Super rooster ESC running 2 batts for longer time.

maxxmanxxx

07-31-2005, 11:37 PM

mdewitt71

08-01-2005, 06:45 AM

thanx. i was thinking of throwing the e-maxx motors in it but does that give it more speed or just more torque. im trying to get a wheelie out of it but it just wont do it. next is a brushless system for the maxx and get the tmaxx a new motor as well.

I have PK2Pro motors in mine and it will wheelie on command everytime, I can even make it do a handstand and stay there. Great motors lots of torque and they run about $30 a piece.

maxxmanxxx

08-01-2005, 12:26 PM

nice also who ever thinks the maxx trucks are monster trucks their half right it was developed from a truggy you dont know what a monster truck is buy a txt that sums it up right there thanx for tip on motors

noypi

08-02-2005, 03:54 AM

just thought that somebody actually raced their TXT-1... ahihihihi.... anybody have a tip on how to lower the batteries mounted on this truck..??? seems really really top heavy a stock set-up... haha

Simen123

08-02-2005, 06:30 AM

There are some aftermarket chassis kits you can use, like the Ripper, that lowers the battery if you want to race it.
"Team Tweaked" has a chassis that puts the gearbox upside down so the motors get really low, and puts the battery in front of the gearbox too.
You could also mount the batteries on the side of the stock-chassis, if you are using that.

DCLXVI

08-02-2005, 08:19 PM

I've seen ppl mounting their batts on the axles...

noypi

08-02-2005, 09:19 PM

how do you mount them on the sides..??? zipties..??? ahiihihi....

noypi

08-02-2005, 09:21 PM

and does TEAM TWEAKED have a website...???

mdewitt71

08-07-2005, 06:47 PM

How about improving the steering rate on the TXT without going 4WS?
I dont want 4WS too unstable at high speeds but want to get a tighter turning radius.............

microrcdude

08-08-2005, 01:09 AM

you can make it so 4WS isnt kicked in the whole time

maxxmanxxx

08-08-2005, 11:13 PM

anybody know how to mount the titan motors in the txt. the armature output shaft is to long do i have to cut it are do shim it and i picked up a set of bearings. im realy stumped on this

Adanmtxt1

08-15-2005, 10:15 AM

For a tighter turning radius, you could either cut off the nubs on the steering blocks that limit steering throw (that works really well, just don't dial in too much steering or it will bind), or you could go with 4ws. You can either dial in just a bit of rear throw, or set the radio (with 3 channels) up with mixing, and use the 3rd channel to engage or disengage the rear steering.
As for the Titan motors, measure how much of the armature is protruding. If it's just a tad, you can probably shim it. If it is more than 2mm, you'll want to consider cutting off the protruding edge.
Okay, story time: I was going to my usual place to run rc, and there was this HUGE pile of rocks and gravel and BIG stone blocks. My dad looks and says, can your TXT-1 climb that? It took my more time to walk to the pile that to climb the pile :D :D :D . As we were leaving, I climbed into our rental Ford Expedition XLT with the Triton V8 and disengageable 4wd, and thought, "man, this new asphalt parking lot is really smooth..., so I painted two expensive 12-foot long stripes on the road lol. We get out and (this is my first burnout) the new asphalt is steaming and all over the tires and exhaust pipe. Knowledge I garnered from this experience: when you get an Expedition w/ V8 and 4WD, have fun ;) .

DCLXVI

08-15-2005, 05:38 PM

Hehe, that sounds nice...

Me and my cousin took some pics last time we were out...

http://dclxvi.no-ip.info/smb/gallery/cpg133/albums/TXT-1_Photo/normal_DSC00644.JPG

http://dclxvi.no-ip.info/smb/gallery/cpg133/albums/TXT-1_Photo/normal_DSC00662.JPG

http://dclxvi.no-ip.info/smb/gallery/cpg133/albums/TXT-1_Photo/normal_DSC00646.JPG

http://dclxvi.no-ip.info/smb/gallery/cpg133/albums/TXT-1_Photo%28213%29/normal_DSC00690.JPG

http://dclxvi.no-ip.info/smb/gallery/cpg133/albums/TXT-1_Photo%28213%29/normal_DSC00689.JPG

MotorKiller

08-16-2005, 08:51 PM

Hello folks. I just bought a txt-1 and i thinks its an awsome truck but i locked the rear diff and i keep breaking the axle shafts. i was looking for some aftermarket one but all i found were these mip cvds for the clod buster, i think that the axle shafts if the txt-1 are the same as the clod buster but the shaft that goes through the steering knuckle are shorter on the clod buster but if i were use the clod buster wheels would it work or am i just totaly wrong.

Thanks

mdewitt71

08-16-2005, 09:05 PM

Great pics.......... looks like a nice area to climb...........

MotorKiller

08-17-2005, 10:01 PM

Sorry about the spelling

Adanmtxt1

08-18-2005, 12:43 PM

lol... Wasn't this covered previously in this thread? I think a conclusion was the TXT-1 shafts simply aren't the best in high-powered setups. Someone tried TNX shafts, which failed with increased regularity. The suggested setup was then T-Maxx shafts, then, ultimately, Revo shafts. They hold up to my TRX2.5R engine, so they ought to hold up in a TXT-1, right? Then again, electric torque is pretty powerful, so, uhh, trial and error. :D

DCLXVI

08-18-2005, 04:25 PM

I think this is about the axles/shafts that are *inside* the axles...

You could get the T-Maxx wheel adapter or the Clod Buster Wheel Widener, they do fit on the TXT and are benefited by using the Clod shafts but it's not neccecary (you have to put a spacer on the lug nut...one of the bushings that you replaced with bearing should do)...

Adanmtxt1

10-02-2005, 04:47 PM

All right, both this thread and the Clod thread have up and died. What gives? There has to be some people with questions! I just went off to college, so that's my excuse. I have not brought any cars except for my Mini-Z overland, and am bringing a bone-stock Clod (sorry, Gecko 2 chassis, you're time will come) here as well in a few weeks. I ripped a lower link out of the plastic ball end. Are there any good metal parts?

Let's keep it going, these are such awesome trucks.

Adanmtxt1

10-02-2005, 04:50 PM

-Chameleon 2 motors
-Super Rooster ESC
-Trinity-Sanyo 2400 pack
-Hitec metal geared servo
-New Era front, center, and rear skidplates (bulletproof)
-Proline F350 body (sweet dark-blue to black fade!)

Adanmtxt1

10-02-2005, 04:52 PM

and for my last trick....ta da! A sweet TXT-1 shot!

mdewitt71

10-02-2005, 06:01 PM

Nice truck.......Yea this thread has been dead for some time...
How do you like the Chameleon 2 motors?
I just finished shaving down the excess plastic to get a tighter turning out of my front axle.

Adanmtxt1

10-03-2005, 01:48 PM

mdewitt71

10-03-2005, 05:46 PM

The Chameleon 2's are a great balence between torque, power, and run time. It will pull wheelies from a standstill for the first couple of minutes, then you have to back up into them. Aside from that, I attain about 10 minutes of hard running all the while having plenty of torque.

Sounds like my PK2Pro Copperheads, The thing has mad torque.........

http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?t=197276

Adanmtxt1

11-11-2005, 02:21 PM

eehh, the link ends are pulling out again! Who makes some good metal ones? I drove right over my brother's Mini-T, which broke his center bellcrank tie rod, and ripped another threaded rod straight out of the plastic part!

mdewitt71

11-11-2005, 07:03 PM

RC4WD.com makes some....I have even seen some on ebay pretty cheap too.

DCLXVI

11-11-2005, 08:10 PM

Are you sure you want to go metal straight away? Those are some significant $$$, I think I recall ppl going for Kyosho 1/8th ball ends...

mdewitt71

11-11-2005, 09:14 PM

yes, the new links are a bit on the ole wallet.....Dubro also makes some pretty strong ball ends. I have also seen people put threadlock and even epoxy to lock the stock ones on the links.

mjohnston39

11-11-2005, 11:00 PM

I went with the Kyosho 6.8mm links, reasonable price and no problems with them pulling out...

Mike.

globaltruckin

11-12-2005, 09:27 AM

So i've read almost all of these thread about the txt-1 and i like the truck, but i have a few questions.
1. i dont bash hard but i bash alot, will this truck last?
2. I know its slow at first but will a evx and two titan motors break the 15 mph barier?
Also is it a good rock crawler without alot of mods?
Thanx in advance

mdewitt71

11-12-2005, 10:40 AM

With the EVX and titans it will Move out (as long as you are geared right). I run a super rooster and PK2Pro stock motors w/ 16T pinions and mine is fast but more for torque.
It is a great truck, ensure its built right (by the manual) and all screws and nuts are tight and it will last.

Adanmtxt1

11-14-2005, 07:48 PM

As of now, my two Chameleon2 motors and a Super Rooster just rips; plenty of torque and good run time with no need to re-gear. My truck has withstood plenty of abuse with only the recent SINGLE rod end pulling out.

performula

11-18-2005, 07:31 AM

What is a wiser choice between the SClod and the TXT-1? I had the Clod when it first came out in the 80s. Can someone compare the two? I am a newb when it comes to any electric vehicle.

mdewitt71

11-18-2005, 07:43 AM

I think the TXT-1 is better outta the box than the Clod.
The Clod makes a nice rig if you put a custom chassis on it but in my opinion whay spend all that $$ when the TXT chassis out of the box will crawl or rip whichever you want it to.
I have owned both and traded my $400+ Clod with a Ripper Chassis off, it that gives you a clue.........................hope this helps........

performula

11-18-2005, 12:43 PM

mdewitt71

11-18-2005, 04:19 PM

New Era Models has some aluminum hop-ups and RC4WD.com has some too.
I use RC4WD the most and he has the largest selection of items.
Really the only hop-ups you really need are skid plates.
If you buy the kit brand new, it only comes with stock 550 motors and will need an ESC and radio gear.

Adanmtxt1

12-02-2005, 10:51 PM

RC4WD.com is a distributor, but Thunder Tech Racing makes a ripper racing conversion for the TXT-1 that supposedly reduces prevalent torque-steer to nil. This is done by standing up the shocks, in part. It is pretty slick. The chassis is good, though. I have both, and my clod used to have an RC Guy Gecko 2 chassis, but I changed it back to stock.

CHROMETWANKS

12-06-2005, 09:35 AM

I'm thinking of getting getting an TXT-1 and wondering would it be good for jumping, and back yard bashing. Would this be a good truck to just bash around with and i may wanna race it also.

Adanmtxt1

12-09-2005, 06:49 PM

My truck has essentially been a fun runner, tromping over everything. I said before that it has never broken except for a pulled-out threaded link, which was when I smashed into my brother's touring car when we were both going full speed and throttle. (head on). It will almost certainly give little to no trouble stock, and with my New Era skidplates, it is virtually indestructible! At least, in my experience with mod motors. Jumping and racing, get new shocks at the bare minimum, because mine leaked. I have HPI Super Shocks (aluminum) with heavy blue springs with one 1cm preload clip on each shock. I can jump pretty well with this, and it goes around the track well, too. If you want to go full-race, try Thunder Tech Racing's Ripper conversion; I hear it is good.

Mini-TBasher55

12-31-2005, 12:45 PM

Adanmtxt1

01-05-2006, 11:33 AM

Hey! You scratched my anchor!!! (This is funny because I trucked over him. I trashed his car while I only pulled a rod). I can pay for the parts, you know.

malibu

01-06-2006, 12:35 PM

i have ? about the ram roll bar lights. they run on a 9v battery and it runs down fast. can i hook up a rechargeable battery pack to it, if yes, which one to use?

maxxmanxxx

01-15-2006, 03:35 PM

cant find out how to post pictures some one please guide me to do it

Adanmtxt1

01-16-2006, 03:02 PM

when you write a reply, there is a button called "manage attachments". If you click it, you are able to upload pictures. Just make sure they aren't too big, otherwise you will not be able to upload them. If they are, you can size them down in Adobe Photoshop.

Freedom

02-12-2006, 03:13 AM

What can I do to get a 90 degree articulation?

NXT GP NOVA

02-26-2006, 12:09 PM

I am lookin for anyone that works for a hobby shop or can get parts for cost. I am after the TXT1 or juggernaut 2 axle housings. The part number is 0005760, according to towerhobbies. I want like ten part trees which would let me build 5 pairs or axles. I am just tryin to get some at a lower price because there like $16.50 and after buying 10 would cost like $165 or so dollers. Thanks in advance.

mdewitt71

02-26-2006, 12:21 PM

Where are all the TXT trucks at????
I have not saw a pic in a while.......

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a283/mdewitt71/MyTXT-1_.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a283/mdewitt71/TXT-1andT-Maxx.jpg

NXT GP NOVA

02-26-2006, 08:08 PM

Here is my somewhat stock TXT with a 14" wheel base and stock body.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f331/PDURIO/remote%20control/MVC-735S.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f331/PDURIO/remote%20control/MVC-736S.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f331/PDURIO/remote%20control/MVC-737S.jpg

I'll post some pictures in a second with the 16 1/4 wheelbase.

mdewitt71

02-26-2006, 09:49 PM

Sweet Ride, I like the Blue chassis, I was gonna go blue on mine, but with my Maxx and XXX in blue, I figured I would change it up a bit.

Adanmtxt1

02-26-2006, 10:07 PM

What can I do to get a 90 degree articulation?

Typically, the articulation the stock chassis lends is plenty. 90 degrees is over rated by the same people who say bigger engines is always better (oooh, this un's gunna draw some flak!). But, if you still want more, you can buy adjustable cantilevers, or you can bypass the cantilever setup entirely and just instally the shocks vertically. You can check out www.rccrawler.com for ideas, but you'll see that you don't need 90 degrees. :p Looks cool, though...

jocktheglide165

03-28-2006, 04:31 AM

where can I find that gpm hopup silver transmission case in alumimum?

4wdmt

04-13-2006, 07:16 PM

Guys, I was lucky to get a hold of 2 sets of pro-line 40 series wheels for the txt. In your opinion, which is much better looking with the txt-1, big joes or the moabs?

4wdmt

04-16-2006, 02:09 AM

anyone? just your opinion guys.

Just Gundam

04-16-2006, 03:15 AM

I don't have a txt, just an emaxx, and where MTs are concerned, I think tires as wide as their height look way better and more aggressive than proportionately narrow tires. So I would pick the big joes. I have jumbomaxx tires on my emaxx, because I like them huge and wide.

kurrz

04-16-2006, 07:19 PM

4wdmt

04-16-2006, 08:25 PM

Thanks gundam, thats one for Big Joes

kurzz, basically, yes. Stock txt-1 can do that with its designed cantilever suspension.

kurrz

04-17-2006, 05:39 PM

Also can you run dual batts? Thanks

4wdmt

04-17-2006, 06:34 PM

Yes, you can. I tried EVX with Titans before with 2 6 cell 2400mah stick packs. They placed sideways and will fit the stock battery tray. All you need to improvise is the "strap". One more thing, titans shafts are a little long, you need to cut a small portion of them.

kurrz

04-18-2006, 05:44 PM

Was that a good set up? I have a super rooster I could use. But, I want a torquey, powerful truck.

4wdmt

04-19-2006, 12:57 AM

EVX with Titans and 2 - 6 cells (or 7 cells if you want) is sooo torquey, it will wheelie! if you are into speed, thats the set up to go (aside from brushless). Just watch out for those driveshafts.

Now, I used 19T with stock pinions, single 7 cell battery with SR esc gives you good torque and decent speed. A step up from the stock motors.

kurrz

04-19-2006, 07:16 PM

Sweet thanks for the info.

jocktheglide165

05-03-2006, 06:44 AM

anybody know where I can get some silver alumimum body posts I hate the stock flimpsy things...

Adanmtxt1

05-06-2006, 07:27 PM

I swear, I have seen those on RC4WD before, maybe a year ago. This is all I saw, http://rc4wd.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=1_3&products_id=282 , but if you look at one of the super trucks they sell, it has the full aluminum setup you're talking about. So, :confused:

jocktheglide165

05-06-2006, 11:33 PM

damn good eye I go there a lot, but didnt notice the metal body posts, but they dont sell it im assuming damn them all.....

cfjan

05-12-2006, 09:36 AM

Did anyone try the New Era sway bar setup on their TXT-1?! I just want to know how much articulation is lost by using the sway bars and how do you like them! Thanks!

kostaktinos

06-05-2006, 09:16 PM

hi guys!

i had built a txt a couple of years ago for a friend of mine, but never had my own. i am about to buy one this summer, and there are a couple of questions that i want to ask. there it goes:

1.what tires are a direct-fit for the stock rims?

2.do the ofna monster pirate tires fit the stock rims?

thanks in advance for any help,
kostaktinos

cfjan

06-06-2006, 01:10 AM

My TXT project is slowly coming together... the only thing missing now is.. ah... the kit itself.. LOL!

Here's the ESC that I just got today.. Novak SuperDuty XR.. this thing is big.. (that's a TLT tire next to it..)

Adanmtxt1

06-18-2006, 03:36 PM

Did anyone try the New Era sway bar setup on their TXT-1?! I just want to know how much articulation is lost by using the sway bars and how do you like them! Thanks!

The stock swaybar was too restrictive for me, so I took it off completely. The New Era part will do the same thing as the stock one, but stay on the shafts better than the zip-tie method. Plus, I like the look of the massive torque-roll. But if you want to race around, you might look at the NE swaybar set.

cfjan

06-18-2006, 03:45 PM

The stock swaybar was too restrictive for me, so I took it off completely. The New Era part will do the same thing as the stock one, but stay on the shafts better than the zip-tie method. Plus, I like the look of the massive torque-roll. But if you want to race around, you might look at the NE swaybar set.

Thanks for the info.. I ended up not getting the New Era sway kits from eBay (someone out bidded me at the last minute..!) Looks like I will stick with the stock one for now and see how it works first..

mdewitt71

07-12-2006, 11:16 AM

OK, lets see some more TXTs, I have not saw any in a bit.

TXTRCR

07-24-2006, 10:35 PM

cfjan

07-24-2006, 10:43 PM

What does the cooling fan plug into on that speed control? Thanks

In the case w/ SuperDuty XR, it has a built-in power output port for cooling fan.. if your ESC does not have that (most don't), you can simply split the power out of the BEC by plugging the fan to any open slot on your receiver to get the 6V (or 4.8V) output..

jocktheglide165

08-01-2006, 07:12 AM

does anyone know if anyone makes metal txt axle cases????

jocktheglide165

08-01-2006, 07:13 AM

OK, lets see some more TXTs, I have not saw any in a bit.
I might start mine or my juggernaut project this week all metal if possible....

banditdrifter

09-16-2006, 02:42 PM

Wow... I've been out of the hobby for quite some time, and I'm glad to see that it is still goin strong!!!! Y'all make me miss my txt-1... it's 6 hours away at my house in NJ...

hivemind

10-12-2006, 01:08 AM

Hey guys, gonna throw this out there. On my TXT I swapped out the stock complete axles for a set of X-Factor 2 axles including the 4-links, both upper and lower and all the trimmings. I did it for several reasons of which the top 2 are: the X-Factor axles make the truck dang near 3 inches wider than stock and the steel dif gears to hold up to the power I will be putting it through. There are several more smaller reasons. They bolt right into place with next to zero mods. Tell me what you think. If anybody can give me a quick lesson on posting pics I will show everyone my rig.

cfjan

10-12-2006, 10:17 AM

I'd like to see some pics!! Sounds like a very cool combo!! Although, it is probably $$$ to get the X-Factor axles.....

Adanmtxt1

10-12-2006, 01:31 PM

Sounds like fun! I have seen a few people on www.rccrawler.com run your setup, and they have had good results. It is a matter of taste, I think, though. You can upgrade the TXT-1 axles and find them to be bullet-proof, and you can also purchase wheel wideners and hex adaptors.

Regardless, I want pics!! :D I want to hear how it works for you.

The best way to post pics is to setup a Photobucket account (very easy) and download your pics into that, then bring them into the post by using [IMGpic address[/IMG] code. The other way is to load up one picture at a time by using the 'attachments' button at the bottom of the screen as you write up a post, but the Photobucket method is preferred, as you can insert as many pics as you want.

4x4rida

12-03-2006, 11:28 PM

would u recomend the txt over a tlt with a 1:10 conversion kit for crawling

Ball Racing

12-05-2006, 12:54 PM

Check out rc4wd, they have aluminum axle housings in stock now..

cfjan

12-08-2006, 01:44 AM

cfjan

12-08-2006, 01:46 AM

Hanging out with some of its new friends.. :D

cfjan

12-11-2006, 01:48 AM

A friend made this video when we met up..

http://media.putfile.com/Project-TXT-1

cfjan

12-13-2006, 01:30 PM

A TLT and a TXT!

cfjan

12-18-2006, 11:57 AM

A short video.. driving with one hand and filming with the other hand is not that easy.. ha ha!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ys4wYrG2lHg

cfjan

12-18-2006, 12:27 PM

Random TXT pics!!

cfjan

12-18-2006, 12:29 PM

Not bright enough to use higher shutter speed.. :mad:

cfjan

12-29-2006, 02:14 AM

Random TXT pic sharing.. :D

cfjan

12-29-2006, 02:34 AM

One more..

jocktheglide165

12-29-2006, 07:56 AM

nice pics sometimes I think too much you cant put too much power to the TXT or it does not want to run.....lookes like you got too much power LOL.....

cfjan

12-29-2006, 11:02 AM

Ha, nah, not too much.. it has a lot of torque.. can probably use a tooth or two on the pinion as it tops out rather quickly, but I don't really want it to go any faster..

It is just about right.. ha!! It is fun! :D

juntom10

01-02-2007, 04:22 PM

Hello~

im interested in txt.

If i using 3000mah x2 for txt(novak super duty esc)

hows the average runtime?

cfjan

01-02-2007, 04:28 PM

Depends on what motors you run.. and gearing.. as well as how you drive it..

But most likely, 10-15 mins or so... if you use pretty stock motors..

cfjan

01-05-2007, 12:09 PM

Hmm.. since SuperDuty XR can handle 14-cells (16.8V), so 14-cells here we go...

:D

cfjan

01-05-2007, 12:13 PM

That's what you get for running monster power on pavement..

I was able to pull wheelie from jogging pace.. (didn't have to be from standing still) Oh well.. time for bigger and stronger pieces.. :(

cfjan

01-05-2007, 12:17 PM

Like this.. the REVO shaft...

cfjan

01-05-2007, 12:21 PM

Yoke installed on the tranny side..

cfjan

01-05-2007, 12:24 PM

No solution on this weakness yet.. the drive gear inside of the axle was split in half.. ouch! :mad:

I ordered a bunch as spares.. but I guess it is just the design.. spline would be stronger for sure.. instead of the round shaft w/ flat.. when high torque is applied, it tends to split the gear..

Oh well, what can you do...

I guess I will be careful when running on pavement next time.. just make sure I only run 12-cells, and 14-cells will be for off-road only.. :D

jocktheglide165

01-05-2007, 06:30 PM

wow insane man......insane.

cfjan

01-05-2007, 06:35 PM

LOL! Figured you guys might enjoy the pics.. :D

juntom10

01-05-2007, 06:52 PM

i like those pics..

cfjan

01-05-2007, 06:57 PM

Thanks! Time to get your own! :D

Ball Racing

01-06-2007, 09:35 PM

Those revo shafts are junk too, been there done that,
jump it twice, and come down with ANY throttle, and snap...........................

cfjan

01-06-2007, 10:09 PM

Argh... for real?! So what's a good alternative?! :(

Ball Racing

01-07-2007, 09:15 AM

I don't know yet, I just gave up on mine for a while, I was running two 10 turn motors on ten cells..The truck I had had a emaxx tranny with a slipper, and it still munched stuff up.......

cdavis

01-08-2007, 02:58 AM

Typically, the articulation the stock chassis lends is plenty. 90 degrees is over rated by the same people who say bigger engines is always better (oooh, this un's gunna draw some flak!). But, if you still want more, you can buy adjustable cantilevers, or you can bypass the cantilever setup entirely and just instally the shocks vertically. You can check out www.rccrawler.com for ideas, but you'll see that you don't need 90 degrees. :p Looks cool, though...

Hi Adamtxt1,

here is a pic of mt TXT-1 wih vertical shocks. So far I used the Al damper (53545) set used for TGM-02 chassis and it works well with txt-1.

However, our LHS ran out of stock with the TGM-02 damper set so I just tried to combine the stock and Al damper for my TXT-1.

Curious though, since I already have 4 TGM-02 dampers, of course I don't want to mix them with the stock plastic ones if ever I connect them in a vertical manner. Our LHS offers the TXT-1 Aluminum Dampers (53492) Will these provide the same smoothness and damper functionality as the Damper for TGM-02?

cdavis

01-08-2007, 03:29 AM

LOL! Figured you guys might enjoy the pics.. :D

Hi cfjan

Did you lock your diffs prior to running on pavement? I really can't believe on those broken shafts and gear. It really made me more careful in running my TXT...gives me the chills..

cfjan

01-08-2007, 10:17 AM

cdavis

01-08-2007, 11:28 PM

No, open diff.. just a lot of power through the drivetrain, I guess...

I was running 16.8V (14-cell of IB-4200) and two S-600 motors (they are 550-sized big can motors for airplane, 19T, puts out plenty of torque)

I see...does your dual S-600 motors generates more torque than HV Maxx 4.5 using 12 or 14 cells?

hyperstang

01-09-2007, 12:51 AM

Man...

Looking at all those pics...makes me regret selling my TXT..I even had the ripper chassis at one point..

Nice pics everyone..

cfjan

01-09-2007, 05:43 AM

I see...does your dual S-600 motors generates more torque than HV Maxx 4.5 using 12 or 14 cells?

I don't have the HV Maxx to compare, but if you are just comparing the #s from people dynoed and posted on internet, it should..

The HV Maxx 4.5 is rated for 400-watts or so...

The S-600 at 8.4V is putting out 196-watts.. was told at 14.4V it is doing 300+ watts..

Then you put 2 of them together.. and then do 16.8V.. (maybe 800-watts?)

But you know, this just bench racing.. should really put the 2 systems next to each and compare.. as comparing #s like this doesn't really quite work..

cfjan

01-15-2007, 05:24 PM

REVO shaft installed..

cfjan

01-15-2007, 05:27 PM

Messing around w/ the newly built Hornet.. LOL!! :D

True monster truck style!!

hyperstang

01-16-2007, 01:16 AM

AAAWWWW Man...

I want my TXT back....

cfjan

01-16-2007, 01:20 AM

Time to get another one... :D

cdavis

01-21-2007, 07:40 PM

hi Cfjan

Any updates on your revo shaft with your TXT?

cfjan

01-21-2007, 07:59 PM

ha, haven't played with it much... so nothing has broken yet.. :D

cdavis

01-22-2007, 01:22 AM

Hi cfjan

did you do any modifications prior in installing the revo shafts? did you shave some part of the heat sinks? I also broke my stock universal (rear also). It is really weird coz I'm only using the stock motors and I don't have that much torque just as yours. I'll send the pics tom.

If I am to use e-maxx shaft, does it require modification or is it a direct fit to the TXT tranny?

thanks!

cfjan

01-22-2007, 08:07 AM

Yes, you will need to grind out part of the tranny heatsink, but that's pretty much it...

I'd say, go w/ the REVO shaft as it is a lot bigger than the Maxx shaft.. (and I heard that even the REVO shaft is not that strong, ha! Who knows.. will find out, I guess!)

Hicks

02-05-2007, 10:05 AM

Hello!

Here is my TXT:

http://img3.tar.hu/karakoram/size2/28204482.jpg
http://img3.tar.hu/karakoram/size2/28204480.jpg
http://img3.tar.hu/karakoram/size2/28204451.jpg
http://img3.tar.hu/karakoram/size2/28204449.jpg
http://img3.tar.hu/karakoram/size2/28204454.jpg
http://img3.tar.hu/karakoram/size2/28204453.jpg

Superstock Tz motors, full ball bearings.

cfjan

02-05-2007, 10:11 AM

That's a really nice paint job!!! :D

mdewitt71

02-05-2007, 01:02 PM

Hicks- that is a great paint job......nice TXT.

trxcrazy345

02-05-2007, 02:14 PM

very nice txt

Hicks

02-05-2007, 03:40 PM

thx
To tell the truth, paint is not my job. look: http://www.sadesign.hu/fooldal.htm

juntom10

02-05-2007, 04:29 PM

i love that body!

how much is that cost?

Hicks

02-06-2007, 03:27 AM

paint job is 20.000 HUF + clear body (HPI Bounty Hunter), its about 100 USD + 35 USD

cfjan

02-06-2007, 08:33 AM

WOW! $100 paint job! I guess it is worth it for a shelf queen!! Nice nonetheless!!

Hicks

02-06-2007, 11:47 AM

It's not a shelf queen. I don't like the original body, so I use this. I don't understand, it's cheap or expensive in your country?

juntom10

02-06-2007, 03:33 PM

$100 painting!

holy!! very expensive!! but really cool paint!

Hicks

02-07-2007, 01:23 AM

Maybe you all right, but I think He is the only one in Hungary, who could make a paint like this, and heard about rc, lexan body.

compression

02-17-2007, 01:36 PM

Finally, my TXT is up and running.. it took awhile!! :D

I am trying to mount the E-Savage's battery holders to the sides of the chassis to lower the CG.. (it is running dual packs w/ the Novak SuperDuty XR, driving two ElectricFly S-600 big can 550-sized 19T motors)

Hello cfjan,

May I know what capacitor do you have attached to your superduty?

And that's the novak glitch buster attached to the rx right?

My truck's here. Just that I'm broke to buy the electronics. So am saving up. My txt deserves only the best! ahaha.

PS.
where can I get 02 x aluminium dampers for the txt at a reasonable price?

cfjan

02-17-2007, 02:42 PM

It is the capacitor that comes w/ the SuperDuty XR.. you don't need to buy extra.. !!

Yes, the RX is hooked up to a glitch buster.. (who knows if it works.. looks kind of cool, though, ha!! :D At least capacitor never hurts...

Aluminum shocks? Tamiya ones or aftermarket? Tamiya ones -> eBay.. Aftermarket.. you can try Tower, etc.

Good luck!!

compression

02-18-2007, 01:14 PM

I think I'll go for the tamiya alu shocks at the LHS.

I was just wondering if fitting the Revo shafts on the TXT requires dremeling the Revos to size, or do they fit the TXT perfectly?

Also, if I want my TXT to go fast (aka not for crawling), would the twin S600's with 16.8V going through them be considered fast? Or should I go for lower turn motors?

Am I mistaken to say that the lower the turn, the faster? And the second number behind a motor's spec (eg. 17 x 1) refers to the acceleration of the motor?

cfjan

02-19-2007, 05:49 AM

compression

02-19-2007, 12:09 PM

How much are they at LHS?! I don't ever seen people stock those as they are discontinued awhile ago..

You need to cut the REVO shaft to the proper length.. otherwise, you are okay...

Dual S600s w/ 16.8V is pretty quick for me.. maybe 20-25mph?! Might be slow by RC standard.. but I don't want my TXT to go any faster than that..

Also, I am running stock gearing.. you can gear it up for some more top speed if you want.. up to you..

In general, the lower the turn, everything else being equal, the faster.. the 2nd # is to indicate whether it is a single wind, double wind, quad wind, etc. You might want to do a search on Google for some electric motor basic info.. that should be helpful to you..

Good luck!

Sheesh! Must I cut the REVO shafts? Can't I just extend the length of the links by putting in spacers?

Also just to confirm, I only need to get these Traxxas Half Shaft Set L&R Revo, which can be seen at this website http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXHFY1&P=7 right?

Don't I need to get the REVO U-joints too? Or the yokes? Which yokes then? The diff and tranny yokes? Or the stub axle yokes with pins?

A side question, how can I make my ESC more water resistant?

Thanks for your help!

cfjan

02-20-2007, 05:42 PM

You'd need to make the links much longer.. don't think you can use spacers.. :D (you probably end up cutting 1" or so off, so... not just a little bit..)

This is what I used:

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&W=001158152&I=LXMJG8&P=K

I didn't bother with making the ESC more water resistence.. if you really want, you can probably put the whole thing in a plastic container of some sort and seal it...

Good luck!

compression

03-03-2007, 04:43 PM

Can someone please enlighten me as to why when my TXT is on the move forward, the whole truck seems to be lurching to the front right; and when I brake, only the rear right wheel lifts off the ground, never the rear left wheel?

Is this what people call the torque roll? If so, how do I eliminate it?

Thanks in advance.

cfjan

03-03-2007, 05:15 PM

Yeah, all shaft drive cars have that.. to a different degree..

You can stiffen up the spring / use thicker oil on the damper.. but most importantly, use anti-roll bars!!

TXT comes with it.. but it is hard to hold it in place.. I used these beefy clamps from rc4wd

Helps for sure..

cfjan

03-13-2007, 02:06 AM

TXT crushing the newly built Frog! Another classic from Tamiya!! :D

cfjan

03-13-2007, 02:08 AM

TXT crushing the M-03M Suzuki Swift!!

The camera angle of the first pic makes the Swift looks absolutely tiny! :D

compression

03-13-2007, 06:51 AM

More pictures please, cfjan!

cfjan

03-13-2007, 09:02 AM

You need to post some pics of your progress.... :D

astainback

03-14-2007, 05:45 PM

Where do you guys get your txt hop ups from?

cfjan

03-14-2007, 06:01 PM

eBay, rc4wd.com & Tower

astainback

03-14-2007, 06:10 PM

I want to get a txt, but I am thinking they might discontinue it.. since it is 6 years old.
Maybe I should wait to see if they do.. or come out with the txt-2.

compression

03-15-2007, 06:56 AM

I want to get a txt, but I am thinking they might discontinue it.. since it is 6 years old.
Maybe I should wait to see if they do.. or come out with the txt-2.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i just laid hands on one last month! it's not yet modified to have cfjan's formidable upgrades! and txt-2 might be released soon? sigh...

i'll just have to save up for a txt-2 and the new scania r470.

astainback

03-15-2007, 11:24 AM

I don't know if they are, I was just wondering.
I would like to get one too.

cfjan

03-15-2007, 11:28 AM

Either a TXT-2, OR, you risk of not having any!! :D

I highly doubt that there will be a TXT-2, though..

BUT, I heard a TLT-2 is coming out, so who knows!! :D

cfjan

03-17-2007, 11:05 PM

Some snow pics!! :D

cfjan

03-17-2007, 11:07 PM

Some more! TXT is great in the snow!! :cool:

cfjan

03-17-2007, 11:10 PM

SWEET!! Hee hee.. :D

cfjan

03-17-2007, 11:15 PM

Last one.. (and the best one?! :D) Almost got hit taking this pic.. did not expect the TXT to jump this high at low speed.. big truck, big height, shouldn't be surprised, I guess.. ha ha!!

hyperstang

03-18-2007, 12:53 AM

SWEEEEEET Lookin TXT..

Makes me kinda wish I still had mine...

cfjan

03-18-2007, 01:01 AM

Ha, thanks! Yeah, I love the TXT!! :D

cfjan

03-18-2007, 01:10 AM

A short video of the TXT.. it is hard to drive while filming at the same time... :(

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H707e-m2DmE

cfjan

03-19-2007, 02:46 AM

Drifting in the snow! :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xydUEof7d0k

cfjan

03-19-2007, 10:59 AM

Good thing about running in the snow... after you are done, the car looks brand new.. LOL!! :D

wishingfortlt1

04-07-2007, 03:28 AM

just finished my txt build, and man, what a truck!!! takes me back to '88 when i got my first clod!!! got a novak super duty xr esc, and dual bluebird 635mg servos, and im using my 3pk, so i can exploit the full 4ws capabilities. i also instaled full bearings during the build, so thats taken care of. what kind of aftermarket shocks do you guys recommend? im not really too keen on the plastic ones. and what are the weak points, so i know what to upgrade first? i got to run 1 set of packs through it so far, the weather has been pretty crappy here in ohio, but im pretty impressed with the performance so far, i have the motors wired in parallel, and im getting about 20mins of solid run time, and it pulls mad wheelies for 15 of that with 2 3000 nimh packs, thanks for any advice, fellas!!!

cfjan

04-07-2007, 10:15 PM

VERY NICE!!

Tamiya makes aluminum shocks for the TXT.. (check eBay.. there's a few..)

But any aftermarket aluminum shocks that's about 4" long would work..

I'd say get the New Era center skid.. it is a very beefy! Really well machined!!

Good luck!!

wishingfortlt1

04-08-2007, 11:59 AM

thanks,man!!!

yeah, i was considering a alloy center skid, that plastic gearbox is hanging right there out in the open, begging to be broken

overtki11

04-09-2007, 07:53 AM

here's mine....posted this in another part of this forum and no one was interested..:rolleyes: :confused: haha. then i realise that this is where the TXT guys hung out....

......can't believe it didn't occur to me before that there would be a TXT specific theard here...my bad....

anywez, this txt has been thru it all...from bone stock, to 2 speed emaxx trannied....to its current setup....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/overtki11/ev%20o%20lu%20t%20x%20tion/P4080001.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/overtki11/ev%20o%20lu%20t%20x%20tion/P4080016.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/overtki11/ev%20o%20lu%20t%20x%20tion/P4080013.jpg

cfjan

04-09-2007, 08:46 AM

WOW! Nitro TXT!! That's awesome!!

That wheelie bar is huge.. ha!!

Maybe you can show more pics without the body, I'd be interested to see the layout of everything!!

Did you try to put the engine up front? (to keep the wheelie down, ha!) or you purposely want the wheelie so you put the engine on the back?!

overtki11

04-09-2007, 11:02 AM

the engine sits where it is due to a couple of factors....firstly, the rotation of the engine and the tranny....

basically first thing i did was to place the revo tranny as low as possible and where i could still access the 2 speed shift adjuster on the tranny body.....then everything else was fabbed and placed in relation to that...

so far i've had one run where the tires weren't glued...so it acted as a "slipper".....so the wheelie bar didn't get much action....tires have been glue down since then and i'm just waiting for the weather to clear to bring her out for another run....

cfjan

04-09-2007, 11:16 AM

Sounds good.. keep us posted w/ your progress!! :D

thanks,man!!!

yeah, i was considering a alloy center skid, that plastic gearbox is hanging right there out in the open, begging to be broken

cfjan

04-09-2007, 11:18 AM

Yeah, I kind of figured that's because of the engine rotation direction..

With the tire glued, it should be interesting!! Does the nitro car need a slipper? (as it actually has a clutch) I guess that's not really meant to slip!!

the engine sits where it is due to a couple of factors....firstly, the rotation of the engine and the tranny....

basically first thing i did was to place the revo tranny as low as possible and where i could still access the 2 speed shift adjuster on the tranny body.....then everything else was fabbed and placed in relation to that...

so far i've had one run where the tires weren't glued...so it acted as a "slipper".....so the wheelie bar didn't get much action....tires have been glue down since then and i'm just waiting for the weather to clear to bring her out for another run....

overtki11

04-09-2007, 11:25 AM

wishingfortlt1

04-09-2007, 12:29 PM

the slipper on the tranny is meant to take the strain off the rest of the drivetrain when landing after jumps etc...

anywez, i'm having some trouble posting pics so i'll try another approach later in the day....

hopefully the vid will work...in the meantime....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/overtki11/ev%20o%20lu%20t%20x%20tion/th_P3110002.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v493/overtki11/ev%20o%20lu%20t%20x%20tion/?action=view&current=P3110002.flv)

wow, all i can say is awesome work man!!!! it really looks factory like that, and now you got the wheels in my head turning!!! i want to make one for myself!!!!!

what engine is that? and exactly how much custom pieces did you have to fab up?

cfjan

04-09-2007, 12:38 PM

overtki11

04-09-2007, 08:58 PM

wow, all i can say is awesome work man!!!! it really looks factory like that, and now you got the wheels in my head turning!!! i want to make one for myself!!!!!

what engine is that? and exactly how much custom pieces did you have to fab up?

thank you :D

the .21 size engine, fuel tank and rx box all came off my used donor hyper 7 buggy...

in terms of material cost for the alu, it prolly set me back bout...10USD? thereabouts....

i'll see if i can link my pics here...was having some trouble last night....

stay tuned...

overtki11

04-09-2007, 09:01 PM

LOL, I bet if you make those engine mounts and tranny as a kit, you'd be able to sell them!!

With the REVO tranny, does it have a built-in slipper? Or you are just going to run without a slipper period?!

Great job!!

yes the revo tranny come with a slipper already installed.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/overtki11/revo/PB230025.jpg

but....

making those mounts on my home mill would not be practical...to many hours involved....

pics soon..i hope...then you'd see what i mean by "not practical"... :eek: haha

overtki11

04-09-2007, 09:03 PM

here you will see how everything sits within the stock width chassis plates..

even the pipe...but had to loose the cantis for the pipe to clear....but this actually worked out for the better as you can tell from the vid, direct shocks to the axles did away with the dreaded txt torque roll.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/overtki11/ev%20o%20lu%20t%20x%20tion/P4080006.jpg

overtki11

04-09-2007, 09:07 PM

here's what the fuel tank and rx box mount looks like...
made it modular....by chance.HAHA four screws and the entire assembly drops out
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/overtki11/ev%20o%20lu%20t%20x%20tion/P2080053.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/overtki11/ev%20o%20lu%20t%20x%20tion/P2080055.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/overtki11/ev%20o%20lu%20t%20x%20tion/P2110070.jpg

overtki11

04-09-2007, 09:09 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/overtki11/ev%20o%20lu%20t%20x%20tion/P2120077.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/overtki11/ev%20o%20lu%20t%20x%20tion/P2140019.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/overtki11/ev%20o%20lu%20t%20x%20tion/P2140009crop.jpg

let me know if the pics don't work ok?...

cfjan

04-09-2007, 10:09 PM

Man, those are awesome! I wish I got a mill at home!! I used to make parts at the school machine shop all the time!!

juntom10

04-10-2007, 09:58 PM

nice!
but..i love electric...

heehee

:D

mdewitt71

04-10-2007, 10:33 PM

overtki11- that is by far the trickest TXT I have saw in some time....
Great job.
What is the top speed on that beast?
How does it fare with large jumps?

hivemind

04-11-2007, 11:39 AM

check out my txt/xfactor2 hybrid.

overtki11

04-11-2007, 08:04 PM

thanks for the kind words guys...

yes, having a mill at home is great. although my wife don't think so :rolleyes:

overtki11

04-11-2007, 08:06 PM

anywez..here's how the engine mount came about...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/overtki11/revo/PC130009.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/overtki11/revo/PC140010B.jpg

overtki11

04-11-2007, 08:11 PM

here you see the clearance milled out to clear the pullstart and the flywheel
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/overtki11/ev%20o%20lu%20t%20x%20tion/PC250200.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/overtki11/ev%20o%20lu%20t%20x%20tion/pullstart-clearance.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/overtki11/ev%20o%20lu%20t%20x%20tion/PC250202.jpg

throttle assembly is bolted to the mount direct so that when gear mesh is adjusted, linkage length for the throttle opening are not affected...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/overtki11/ev%20o%20lu%20t%20x%20tion/changeroo.jpg

overtki11

04-11-2007, 08:13 PM

here's a pic that shows how the revo tranny is held in place within the chassis...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/overtki11/ev%20o%20lu%20t%20x%20tion/P2030025.jpg

hivemind

04-12-2007, 02:58 AM

Had some problems uploading pics. Check out my txt/x-factor 2. I swapped out the stock txt axles for the width offered by a set of x-factor 2 axles complete with upper and lower 4-link and the swaybars. I t makes the truck dang near 19" wide and with a novak hv maxx motor its very stable. It looks a little rough right now due to my wife just gave birth to my second son three months ago and I finally got some time to myself to work on it. Let me know what you think. Will post more pics.

overtki11

04-12-2007, 06:50 AM

whoa!! now that's wide!!! haha...cool dude.....got close ups?

wheels look way huge :eek: ...what pinion did you have to gear down to?

hivemind

04-12-2007, 07:04 AM

the wheels are losi lst2 claws wraped around a set of rims from a set of jumbo kongs. sounds big but the claws are surprisingly light. as for the pinion i went went with a 15 tooth. i was a little skeptical it could get me what i wanted but was agian surprised. with no drag you would normally get with a brushed motor it worked well with the hv-maxx and a set of intellect 4200 mah batts.(soon to be lipo, ya baby ya!) heres a couple questions for you. the pics i posted were done through Photobucket but it seems i had trouble posting larger through the attachments toggle here in the r/c forums. any suggestions? and finally, can i get you to do some of my parts on that narly mill?

overtki11

04-12-2007, 08:05 PM

just copy off the "IMG code" and paste on the space where you type your message.....that's how i do it anywez....hope this helps...

buffman

04-25-2007, 12:03 PM

Sup all just throw'n a shout out.
I just finished building my TXT-1 and man it was fun.
I haven't built an RC since back in Jr. High which was my old Grasshopper and Frogger. God I love this stuff.
Had no idea you could Hop this thing up so much....I just fell in love with it and my wife got me an early Fathers day present.
And now found this site and more - geeez.

Man where to start with the upgrades......

Rock on,

Chris
Stock (for now) TXT'r