Tamiya TXT-1 v2.0

[krisI.925]

im getting the lehner 4200.

And try putting a paper towel between the servo hub and adapter.

And are the motors fully broken in?

[Hairball]

HORRIBLE MOTOR NOISE.

Don't worry, its normal. I have a Super Rooster, and mine does the same thing at extremely low throttle. Its hard to explain WHY it does this. It has to do with the FETs in the ESC. (Frequency Emmitting Diodes).

Just learn to be ok with the fact that it is perfectly normal. :D Now, the true joy of a Super Rooster is the throttle response throughout the entire range. You can have the truck BARELY moving, and still have complete control over the trottle. No jerky motion here folks! Its GREAT for rock crawling. :)

[hua15]

http://www.rc4wd.com/images/site/products/airbrush/patch2/urbanTrooper4.jpg

[Ronin1973]

Mosquito's got his camoflage skills down:D
Nice bod.

[Hairball]

Hua - that body is pimp man. But the truck looks kinda stock... whats up with that man? :D :D

You need to get some aluminum and carbon fiber on that bad boy!

[Fetztang]

it has aluminum wheels

[Hairball]

Originally posted by Fetztang
it has aluminum wheels

Smartass.... :D :D

[Soya]

That's one helluva paint job:D

[txt-117]

what kind of motors and ESC should i put in my txt-1. i am going to be useing it for everything i want a lont of turque and speed can anybody give me and idea?

[NitroRookie]

I've been talking about this with Hairball. And he suggested to me to use a Novak Super Rooster ESC. As for motors I'd say either use the stock motors or some 12-14T speed gems.

[Hairball]

Super Rooster, yes. Only way to go. (Dual super rooster is you wanna be cool and spend lots of cash doing it).

Motors, stay with a higher wind mod. 19x2 with stock gearing is FAST. 23x2 is what I'm going to try this weekend. Should be perfect.

Novak's Brushless motors will probably be perfect. Not INSANELY fast like the BL motors we have right now, a more mild "brush motor" replacement.

Thats the way I'll be going most likely. ZERO maintenance... hehe

[Ronin1973]

Looks like someone got you sold on to the brushless idea m8:D

I'll let you know how my lehner setup works out.

I should finally be getting it today or tommorrow.

[Hairball]

I started doing some SERIOUS research on Brushless motors. I'm install a dual Hacker system (Two C50s and two controllers, 8 cell pack per motor) in my E-Maxx.

Its going to be fast as all hell, but expensive as well. hehe

The Novak system is supposed to be more like brushed motors, and affordable too. :p

[txt-117]

how about two Trinity Speed Gem 2 Amethyst 17T Double Motor with super rooster or
two Kyosho Magnetic Mayhem Reverse 22x1 with super roster what do you think about that would those be a good setup?

[Hairball]

Question - Do you have a motor lathe?

If not, you're going to destroy mod motors... :) They require frequent brush changes and comm cuts to keep them running strong. The low gearing of the TXT-1 (stock ratio 30 to 1) is hell on motors. :)

[NitroRookie]

So it's best to stick with the stock motors or go brushless if someone wants to change motors. That way you can save money from having to buy a motor lathe.

[krisI.925]

not nessarily. I think a good pair of stock motors like the Chameleon Pro 2s would work very well. Especialy with about 8 cells.

[Hairball]

They will work for awhile. But then they'll start running horrible, and need to be taken out to but cut.

And taking the motors out of a TXT-1 is not a run thing to do. :p :p

[NitroRookie]

How would I attach the tops of dual vertical shocks to each corner on a TXT-1 ?

[Hairball]

Actually, there are mounts for dual vertical shock on the TXT-1 already.

If you look at the base of the body mount brackets, there are two holes on each black peice in the four corners of the truck. These are to mount shocks on.

[NitroRookie]

Show me in a pic.

[Hairball]

Originally posted by NitroRookie
Show me in a pic.

Not even a please.. geesz, some people. :D :D

http://home.jps.net/~hairball/shockmounts.jpg

-Andy

[txt-117]

hey hairball,
what do you think would happen if i put my evx in my txt-1 with stock motors??

[Hairball]

Originally posted by txt-117
hey hairball,
what do you think would happen if i put my evx in my txt-1 with stock motors??

Been there, done that. :D

The stock motors magically transform into mild mod motors! Then get really hot though. :p

Heat sinks are a must, and lots of time between runs to let the motors cool down. Its works great though. Much faster than stock.

Now, use the EVX and use a setup of 19x2 mods and you'll have a wheelie poppin beast on your hands, but your go through tranny gears like water. hehe About 5 - 6 runs per gear set.

[txt-117]

here are some pictures of my brand new txt-1 it is a little dirty i was playing in the mudd today. i will have somemore pictures for you guy hope you like them
Ryan

[Hairball]

-=Nice=-

[txt-117]

hairball,
are the batterys going to get hot and will i wreck the stock motors when i do this most likly am i going to have anymajor problems with it?

I have a juggernaut 2 with an evx with two 15t speed gems in it that juggernaut when so fast it was crazy it pops wheelie like crazy.

What kind of setup do you have in you txt??

[Hairball]

I ran my stockers with the EVX A LOT and never ruined them, they still work just fine. :) I used heat sinks on the motors too.

The batterys will get hot, so keep an eye on them first couple of runs. If possible, don't use your best packs. Lots of extra hear on the batterys will shorten there life span. My 2000s are still working pretty good, so I use those for the TXT-1 thrashing.

[txt-117]

well what if i don't have heat sinks for the motors do you think they still will be fine

[txt-117]

sorry for asking so many ?s can i run it in parallel on the motors??

[Hairball]

You mean run the motors in parallel? Yes, thats what I did.

And ask all the questions you want, you won't bother me. :)

[txt-117]

i don't have any heat sinks for my motors do you think it will be ok with out them??

[Hairball]

Yes, it will still work. Just let the truck cool completely down between runs.

[txt-117]

hairball,
i just did my first run on the evx and stock motors, the txt flyies my motor and batterys were not hot at all but my run time sucks it mabe 3 minutes what should i do about that??

[Hairball]

Whats kinda batterys are you using? I was getting like 5 - 10 mins with two 3000s + stockers...

[txt-117]

hairball,
i am run two DuraTrax Shark 6 Cell 1500 Sport Standard crappy batterys that why i think i am get so little run time!
:D

[Hairball]

DOH!

Yup, I think that yer problem. Invest in some better battery packs man. Like some sport 2400s is a good start.

MaxxPaxx could be a way to go too.

[txt-117]

how about these battery packs Trinity VIS EX-TRA 3000 Race 6 Cell Stick

[Hairball]

Even better!

Get the best you can comfortably afford. :) Are you using Deans plugs? Or the stock tamiya type plugs?

Gettings better plugs would also help things a alot.

[txt-117]

i got deans on my stuff, what kind of a setup do you have in you txt??

[txt-117]

hairball,
is it hard to make your own batterys? and if you go with bigger thena 6 cell will it run longer?

[Hairball]

I use Deans for th motors, and Trinity R-Minus for the batterys.

I assemble my own batteries. No hard, just takes a little extra time. :)

With the EVX, you are forced to use TWO six-cell packs. Well, actually, you can use two seven-cell packs via www.traxxas.com.


I don't know if those stocks will like 16 volts though. hehehe

[txt-117]

hey hairball,
I just did another run on my truck whith the evx and stock motors and it was awsome it goes fast and i can't stop poping wheelies my run time was better this time i got about 15 minutes with those crappy batterys this time the batterys were a little hotter this time and the motor weren't hot and thank for all the info on the stuff thank alot i will talk to you tomorrow later
Ryan:D

[krisI.925]

I just picked up a XR3i yesterday and its got this mixing function for the steering and auxilery channel. I was thinking that i could use the third channel for rear wheel steering and at higher speeds have the rear end steer less. I just need to figure out how to do it.

[Soya]

Originally posted by txt-117
hey hairball,
I just did another run on my truck whith the evx and stock motors and it was awsome it goes fast and i can't stop poping wheelies my run time was better this time i got about 15 minutes with those crappy batterys this time the batterys were a little hotter this time and the motor weren't hot and thank for all the info on the stuff thank alot i will talk to you tomorrow later
Ryan:D
Punctuation is your friend;)

[txt-117]

:D

[txt-117]

:eek:

[NitroRookie]

Cool pic TXT-117. But I don't think that's what the TXT was built for. The main reason the TXT was built was to be a better version of the jugg and to be a rock crawler not a mud bogger.

[Ronin1973]

Would I ever hate to clean that:(

[txt-117]

it really wasn't that hard to clean it take all the esc out and motors and spray it with simple green and spray it with the hoes thank for the coments:D

[txt-117]

hairball,
i was driving my truck and my motor started to smoke so i stoped

what should i do with the motors that were smoking?

i would like to get new motors, but i don't know what to get?

i want a lot of turque, can you make a suggestion on what motor i should get for my txt?
thank

[Hairball]

The stockers were smokin? Could be the end-bells. Have you oiled the bushings in the motors at all? Just a drop on each end will do.

Maybe you killed em. Good thing they're cheap to replace... ;) :p

[txt-117]

yea i did oil them up but there gone

[rustlerman1]

:eek:

[txt-117]

is it worth putting the e-maxx tranny in the txt?

and if you put it in your truck how is it going to be on rocks?

do you have to use a 3 channel radio?

if someone has a video on a txt with an e-maxx tranny in it i would really like too see it.
thank

[Hairball]

Yes, its worth it.

You can gear the E-Maxx tranny to match the stock tranny, so you wouldn't even notice the difference if you wanted it that way. The point of it is that the E-Maxx tranny is stronger.

You need a 3ch radio if you want to use the 2 speeds of the tranny. Its not hard to lock it in one gear if you don't want to mess with a shifter. I find that I leave mine in low gear 90% of the time anyway....

-Andy

[Ronin1973]

Brushless txt allmost done...

[Soya]

Sweet! I have a question about the 4 links. Are the ends for 3mm screws? I need these for my project and I need to be sure ASAP.

[Tamiya-TLO1]

Here are some pics of my TXT.
http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=102020
[URL]www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=101999 (http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=102020)

[ProjectTwin]

Man...haven't been in here in a while!

I see the E-Maxx tranny swap is still a big point of discussion.

I still remember trying to convice HB to install an E tranny in his TXT ages ago.

BTW, HB, check out the Clodbuster thread...there's a few pics in there you might like. ;)

Jason;

[Hairball]

Whoa! Long time no see Jason.

I'll check out that clod section.... :D

-Andy

[super_maxx]

hey guys my friend has a txt 1 yup.. its pretty cool he runing dual super roosters and the monster maxx motors (wilds). i raced him with my emaxx and i was way faster!! im runing the stock motors TOO!:p

[Soya]

Feel free to answer my question:rolleyes:

[ProjectTwin]

Soya, I use Kyosho 1/8 scale ball ends...they're 4mm or 8-32 works too if you want to build your own links.

Jason

[Hairball]

Originally posted by ProjectTwin
Soya, I use Kyosho 1/8 scale ball ends...they're 4mm or 8-32 works too if you want to build your own links.

Jason

I'm getting ready to upgrade mine this way as well. The stock ball ends are HORRIBLE.

They wear out way too fast.

So what do you guys use your TXT-1s for anyway? SPEED? ROCK CRAWLING? Little of BOTH?

like, lets get some configuration posts up. I'll start it off.

Novak Super Rooster
6 - 10 cell packs (mostly 6 cell)
E-Maxx tranny
Stock motors
NO sway bars.
Custom radio tray / battery tray
Traxxas plastic sliders.
Stock tires and rims.
unlocked diffs.


NEXT!

[Ronin1973]

Here's my setup;

Lehner 4200basic BL motor
Lehner 1870 standard esc
full ball bearings
TTR emaxx tranny conversion
Traxxas 2.5 sliders
Alu canti's
Alu axle braces
custum alu skidplates
custum alu radiotray
foam inserts
unlocked diffs
8 cells

I'm still working on the gearing for the BL setup.

[Soya]

4mm? Hmmm....

[krisI.925]

So far
-Rebel Reverse ESC
-XR3i radio
-CS-80 servo
thats about it for now

but soon to come
-4200 motor
-7018 ESC
-full bearings
-12 cells 2400s

and probably a few things here and there.

[super_maxx]

hey guys

My friend keeps breaking his Wheel hubs is there any Aluminum Wheel Hub

[Ronin1973]

check RC4WD (http://www.rc4wd.com) , he's got them for sure

[Hairball]

www.rc4wd.com sells them.

[Hairball]

Wow, same thought at the same time. Nice.

[Tamiya-TLO1]

Oops.

[Ronin1973]

Get the traxxas 2.5 sliders, cheaper and imo nicer replacement

[Hairball]

How much stronger are the 2.5 sliders Vs. the originals?

[Ronin1973]

Do you mean the original tamiya driveshafts or original traxxas sliders?

In any case, I don't know if they're stronger than the original tamiya's, but they're cheaper.

[krisI.925]

the tamiya shafts can handle more HP. But the traxxas sliders dont ware out like the tamiya ones do. But under a lot of power they will twist and bend.

[Ronin1973]

I'm using traxxas 2.5 sliders(I put dowels in them though(chopsticks actualy)) with a brushless setup, crazy torque. Wheel spinning, chassis twisting, wheels off the ground torque.
But my sliders are holding up fine, for now...

[Soya]

Originally posted by Ronin1973
(I put dowels in them though(chopsticks actually))

LOL!! Never thought of that! I put steel rod in mine:D

[Ronin1973]

I eat so much sushi, that I've got tons of the things lying around:D

[Soya]

LMAO!!!:D

[Hairball]

Good idea guys.

But I never had a problem with the slider shaft itself, always with the U joints. I blow those things to peices. They jsut can't handle the torque...

[Ronin1973]

You should really try the new 2.5 sliders then, you could order them from Hua. Worst case you lose out $15, but if they can handle brushless torque, then they should handle stockmotors.

I just blew the stock rear wheel lockout, need to find some way to improve it without drilling through the axles or axle braces.

[Hairball]

Yes, but can they handle stock motors with 8T pinions torque? :D

Running on 10 cells as well. SUPER TORQUE!

[Ronin1973]

LOL, dunno.:confused:

...hmmm...???...good luck?:p


btw, does yours do flips too? I need a skidplate for the roof;)

[Hairball]

It used to when I had the Traxxas EVX and Titan motors in it. :)

Now it just moves around really slow, and crawls over anything I put in front of it. :D

My *stock* body is destroyed from doing backflips.. hehe

[krisI.925]

Ronin im glad your BL motor is working well for you. I still have yet to reciever mine probably because i ordered a warrior ESC and you ordered a standard controller. BTW how many cells are you running.

And anyone wouldnt happen to know when rum runner will get a new shipment in do you?

[Ronin1973]

I ordered mine from BK directly seeing as I live in the Netherlands and they're in Germany(next door), but it still took 3 1/2 weeks for them to deliver. :mad:

I didn't get the warrior esc because you can't program it , although I must add that I've not been able to program my esc due to the fact that the software doesn't work under winxp.
So I can't say for sure if the programmable features are worth the extra money. Some of these features should make for smoother running, less stutter on startup. I'll let you know as soon as I have access to a system with win98 :rolleyes:

I'm running 8cell rc2400 pushed and matched battpacks at the moment giving me 11.3V, they don't even get warm. The esc does get pretty hot though, but no thermals.
I have the TXT geared really low, but with the emaxx tranny I'm getting plenty of speed, all I'll need for a TXT. Haven't even used the 2nd gear yet.
The torque is amazing, wheelies on command, that kinda stuff :D

The driveline is holding out fine even the sliders(2.5).

I need to customize the rear wheel lockout, seeing as I bust the stock one already and I'm going to widen the wheelbase, hoping it will be a little more stable at high ;) speed cornering.

Lemme know if you've got any more questions.

[Hairball]

Originally posted by Ronin1973

I need to customize the rear wheel lockout, seeing as I bust the stock one already and I'm going to widen the wheelbase, hoping it will be a little more stable at high ;) speed cornering.

Lemme know if you've got any more questions.

you can use Jeeps idea here www.txt1.net

or

You can drill a whole in the plasic peice right below the stock mounting point, and just run a bolt and a nut though the plastic, It'll never come off again. :)

[krisI.925]

i just got a e-mail from rum runner and my order is being shipped today. :D now alls i need is jsut some good weather.

[Ronin1973]

good luck on the setup:D

I made a custom rear lockout:

[Hairball]

Nice work.

[krisI.925]

Nice, i got a e-mail from rum runner yesterday and my order was shipped yesterday. So it finaly on its way. :D

[junk4calata]

Originally posted by Hairball
Yes, but can they handle stock motors with 8T pinions torque? :D

Running on 10 cells as well. SUPER TORQUE!

Not sure about the new ones, But I know that the regular ones can.............................( you be the judge )

Was running stock motors 8/72 gearing with evx......for only 30 seconds on carpet

[krisI.925]

finaly getting my BL set up monday afternoon. Cant wait. And i hope my universals dont look like that when i get it installed.

[TXTRCR]

in my opinion the TXT-1 is better than any other electric monster trucks dont believe me. fine tell me whats better about the others and i will tell you why your wrong.

[Hairball]

HA! You're funny.

I think I can honestly say I know more than most about the TXT-1. I have three, I've done TONS of mods to mine ( www.txt1.net ), and have spent WAY too much money on them. :)

I think the TXT-1 is very cool, but also very WEAK! Some very simple things must be done to the stock kit if you plan to have any fun with it.

Its the best out of the Tamiya line of trucks (Clodbuster, Juggernaut, etc), but I think there are other trucks that are more fun "out of the box" than the TXT-1. The E-Maxx, for example, is fun out of the box, and pretty durable as well. The TXT-1 out of the box, is a big truck that goes really slow, and breaks if you look at it funny.

Modified, I think the TXT-1 is the best, but *BONE STOCK* it falls behind.

Another down point to the TXT-1, is that its for people with LARGE incomes. $400 for the kit, PLUS ELECTRONICS! If you want to have fun with a TXT-1, you're going to spend like, $650 - $800 minimum (I think I got about $1600 in just ONE of my TXT-1s).

E-Maxx? Umm, $400, + some batterys and a charger, and your cruising. What other electric monsters are there out there? I think most of the others are Nitro (The Mad Force OWNS a TXT-1).

Anyway, feel free to respond to this and tell me how wrong I am. :) I've debated this topic many many times, and havent lost yet.

Oh, and I love my TXT-1s by the way, but they are NOT for the faint of heart. Expensive toys they are.

[Hairball]

Funny how I've changed my views over the last year or two, isn't it? :D :D

[junk4calata]

Originally posted by Hairball
Funny how I've changed my views over the last year or two, isn't it? :D :D

Its called experience and rationality. Use it. That's why my next txt will have parts removed for weight reaons not add ons.

[Hairball]

Originally posted by junk4calata
Its called experience and rationality. Use it. That's why my next txt will have parts removed for weight reaons not add ons.

So are you saying that I'm using rationality, or not using it? :)

[krisI.925]

hairball i would have to disagree with you on some parts. You dont have to spend 600 minimum to have fun. I got my TXT for $350 and used my traxxas radio($50) and my rebel ESC ($60) and im using my old hobbico 925 charger ($30) and some 1500 packs ($12) with removed the sway bars and found some rocks and the thing is still fun. So all together (even if i had to buy the all the stuff at once) thats about $500. And i dont think the TXT-1 is week. But i dont think its very durable either. My pede is definatly weaker.

Now im getting it ready for racing which yes is very expensive.
-$225 for bl set up
-$140 XR3i radio

and soon to come some desent batts and charger and full bearings. and it certanly starts to add up. But it is cheaper for me to compete in the clod class than it would be for me to compete in the e-maxx class just because the guys there poor thousands of dollars into the trucks.

[Hairball]

The word "FUN" can be interperated many ways it seems.

[junk4calata]

Originally posted by Hairball
So are you saying that I'm using rationality, or not using it? :)

I'd think you are. Usually views are changed over time for the better.

[krisI.925]

Originally posted by Hairball
The word "FUN" can be interperated many ways it seems.

ah yes true. I probably havent actualy expirianced fun yet im still running a week power set up.

[Soya]

Originally posted by krisI.925
-$225 for bl set up

Man, that's cheap! Mine was $380:(
BTW, the term of durability is spelled weak, not week;)

[ProjectTwin]

Originally posted by Hairball
Funny how I've changed my views over the last year or two, isn't it? :D :D

With how much arm twisting? :p

Speaking of two years...I was cruising through my MSN communities folder that I'd forgotten about and happened upon these pics...

http://www.projecttwin.com/images/txt/longago.jpg

http://www.projecttwin.com/images/txt/longago1.jpg


I was running an E tranny before the TXTs were available in the states.

HB is right on the head with the TXT. They're cool stock, but a TXT with an E tranny is killer. My main gripe to this day is the lack of bearings with the kit. I'd rather have bearings than extra tranny gears and an extra body with no decals (lights, windows, etc..).

[Hairball]

Were you the first to use an E tranny in a TXT-1 Jason?

I'm trying to remember who gave me the idea, and for the life of me, I can't..... :p

[ProjectTwin]

Yup, I tried pounding that into your head ages ago, when you and Jeep were trying to make speed demons out of them.

Jason

[civicds]

I'm looking for a new truck. I already have a e-maxx is the txt-1 worth it.

[ProjectTwin]

Depends on what you plan to do with it.

If you're happy with the high-speed fun of the E and want to do some slow-speed stuff like crawling, it is a great truck.

J

[Hairball]

Originally posted by ProjectTwin
Yup, I tried pounding that into your head ages ago, when you and Jeep were trying to make speed demons out of them.

Jason

Oh ya.... hehehehe

I know I suceeded in making mine a terra-torpedo. I'm not sure if Jeep did. I know he never installed the E tranny he bought though. Too lazy. :p

[ProjectTwin]

terra-torpedo=parts carnage.

[Soya]

Terra-torpedo, lol:D

[junk4calata]

Originally posted by ProjectTwin
terra-torpedo=parts carnage.

I'll be getting another one but will keep it mostly stock...............what am I saying the other one was supposed to have been mostly stock :eek:

Seriously, This one will keep the stock tranny and be light weight.

[Hairball]

That'll last about a week.... :p

Calata - Don't deny your calling. You have the *NEED* to modifiy things just like me... :D :D

[junk4calata]

I feel the need to build me a 1/6 scale txt !!!

[Soya]

I feel the need to win the lottery:D

[krisI.925]

Guys i have a major problem. I have been tracking my BL system on line. Tonight i went on the UPS site and it sayed that my package was delivered. But the problem is it wasnt. :( I dont know if it got delivered to the wrong address or what but its not here and its suppose to be. I e-mailed rum runner hobbies to make sure i have the correct tracking number. I think im going to call UPS today or tomarow.

[Hairball]

Call UPS. 90% of packages shipped via UPS require a signature to be dropped off.

[krisI.925]

the package turned up. Its all good. As soon as i get get some time im gonna get the thing installed.

[Hairball]

Groovy.

Can't wait to hear how the thing runs!

[txt-117]

i got in the mail two day ago:
2 speed gem 17t single wound motors
super rooster
2 3000mah trinity batterys

i put all the stuff in my truck and set it up for series dual motor wiring charge my batterys and I GOT 40 MINUTES OF RUN TIME!!
it is awsome really dont have any speed all turque the truck climbs over every thing know and don't even have the diffs locked.

i'll try to get some pictures and videos for you guys

[junk4calata]

40 minutes, I'll believe it with not much full throttle runs. You claim that you have no speed but more torque? Funny, everyone else that has tried it, myself included, has had LESS torque than stock.

Enjoy !!

[txt-117]

junk4calata,

hey i don't have much speed but man the turque is so much butter than stock its not even funny and that is with the stock pinion gears!

i did a run today with 13t pinion gear CRAZY:D
thanxs

[Hairball]

Ya, that is good, since by electrical wiring standards, wiring motos in series gives LESS torque. :)

And 40 minutes seems a BIT LONG... but hey, anything is possible I guess. :rolleyes:

[txt-117]

here are a couple of pictures for you guys

[txt-117]

:D

[txt-117]

:eek:

[txt-117]

:p

[junk4calata]

Very Very Nice !!! I notice you don't run foams ( correct?)

Speaking of foams, are they still highly recommended for the txt? Which ones are you using?

[txt-117]

junk4calata,

hey yeh i am not using faom because i you get more traction with out faom

i heard that people are using Ofna's Monster Foam Tire Inserts

you really don't need it but it helps stiffens out the tires

thanx for the reply

[Hairball]

I use foams in my tires.

FAST TRUCKS - USE FOAMS

SLOW TRUCKS - FOAMS OPTIONAL.

I think that no foams gives better traction because the tire is allow to conform to the surface, when the foams make them stiffer.

[junk4calata]

Originally posted by Hairball

FAST TRUCKS - USE FOAMS



So what did you use in your terra-torpedo? Styrofoam :D . Just kidding, you know that.

[Hairball]

:D :D :D

Naaa, OFNA Foams do the job just fine.

[ProjectTwin]

I feel the need to build me a 1/6 scale txt !!!

rofl...

[krisI.925]

Ronin hows your BL system working. I got mine installed but it doesnt work with my XR3i radio. It works great with my Python. I havent had the time to open it up yet and see the power it has. I jsut know the brakes can flip the truck on its lid. :D

[Soya]

Yes, I've noticed that, too:cool:

[Ronin1973]

He kris, how come it doesn't work with your xr3, it works dine with my xr6?

I didn't get to program my controller, need win98, remember.
So it's not running very smooth at crawling speeds, but runs well at bash speeds. Wheelies on command.

Here's the thing, my controller quit on me last week.
Driving fine one day, took it out the next and it was dead.?????
:(
So, I have to return it and get it fixed/replaced.

In the meantime I've got a Super Rooster coming in for my custom clod. So I'll be able to drive it with the stock motors for now.

And I fried my xr6 radio the other day too.
Put the battery in the wrong way round(bad lighting)!
:rolleyes:

I'm thinking about getting a hitec lynx 3d.
Anyone here have an opinion about it?

You need to time the brakes, it slows down to a stop and if you still have the throttle fully reversed(for brakes) it will wheelie in reverse :p

Just takes some practice.

[krisI.925]

well i got the radio working it was just a bad connection. I took it outside today and found that it shutters very badly. At like half throttle if it goes 20ft it will shutter for a few seconds then another 20ft and it will do it agian. It makes it impossible to drive. If i slowly roll the throttle from a dead stop the truck will get moving with shuttering but who wants that. But from a dead stand still if i give it full throttle the truck literaly jumps off the ground into the air and does a back flip and lands on its lid. Unbelieveable power :eek: i just sent rum runner hobbies a e-mail. Ill see what they have to say. BTW what was your gear on your truck. Im currently using a 12T pinion because its the smalled one i could get to fit. how about u.

[Hairball]

Sounds like MASSIVE amounts of radio interfearance to me....

[junk4calata]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the XR3 ( JR, Right ), has adjustable end points for forward and reverse. You could adjust your end points for reverse so that it doesn't hit the truck so hard ( to flip over ). Plus you'll be easier on your gears.

I have an Aveox RC7 motor in my e-maxx ( soon to be dual brushless ) and it flips the truck over on full brakes from full speed.

My soon to get 2nd txt will have kyosho motors ( not sur which ones thou ) on 8 cells.

[Ronin1973]

Kris, most of that stuttering is radio interference.
You really have to place the receiver as far away from the contoller as possible and isolate any metal rubbing.
It wil help a lot.
Programming the controller correctly will also help a lot.

I ran a 13 and 15t pinion on 66 spur, both give tremendous amounts of torque, I think a larger spur would be better though.

[TXTRCR]

first off the emaxx is not even a monster truck it is a 4wd stadium truck with large tires. when was the last time you saw a monster truck with independent suspension. have you seen the emaxx in comparison to the txt-1 its tiny. i can easily smash the emaxx. that is if i can catch it which brings up another point what monster truck goes a hundred miles an hour. monster trucks are built for power and climbing ablility not speed. in these areas the TXT-1 out does the emaxx by a long shot. im talking with both the trucks in stock form. im sure either one can be set up to do better in sertain areas of monster truckdom. i can tie a rope to an emaxx, or any other electric monster truck for that matter and drag it all over the place and the only thing that they can do is go along for the ride. as far as suspension articulation none of the others compare to the TXT-1. im am talking stock form. out of the box.

[Hairball]

Originally posted by TXTRCR
first off the emaxx is not even a monster truck it is a 4wd stadium truck with large tires. when was the last time you saw a monster truck with independent suspension. have you seen the emaxx in comparison to the txt-1 its tiny. i can easily smash the emaxx. that is if i can catch it which brings up another point what monster truck goes a hundred miles an hour. monster trucks are built for power and climbing ablility not speed. in these areas the TXT-1 out does the emaxx by a long shot. im talking with both the trucks in stock form. im sure either one can be set up to do better in sertain areas of monster truckdom. i can tie a rope to an emaxx, or any other electric monster truck for that matter and drag it all over the place and the only thing that they can do is go along for the ride. as far as suspension articulation none of the others compare to the TXT-1. im am talking stock form. out of the box.

This issue has been beaten to death my friend. Let it rest in peace.

If you'd read this thread ALL the way through, you'd have seen that. :D

-Andy

[Ronin1973]

Where'd all that come from?
:rolleyes:

yada yada yada :p

I second Hairball

[Hairball]

If your really serious about arguing this issue, go here and cast your vote! :)

E-Maxx - What is it poll (http://pub48.ezboard.com/fjeepinatorsforumfromhellfrm11.showMessage?topicID =320.topic)

[NitroCrackers]

txtrcr, technicly the 2 are tied in the tug of war part, the emaxx beats the txt1 in the dirt and the txt 1 beats the emaxx on the blacktop (in stock form)

[Ronin1973]

yawnnnnnnnnnn:o

[NitroCrackers]

yaaaaaaaaaaawn right back at ya

im not saying i prefer the emaxx( immaderifact i want a txt1 myself) :o :o :o :o :o :rolleyes:

[Soya]

Originally posted by NitroCrackers
( immaderifact i want a txt1 myself)

Who doesn't? :rolleyes:

[NitroCrackers]

Originally posted by Soya
Who doesn't? :rolleyes:

silly:rolleyes:

[Soya]

:rolleyes:

[NitroCrackers]

:p

[Hairball]

Umm, did sombody say TXT-1? :p :p

[TXTRCR]

im tired of arguing, if you like the emaxx you drive it and i will drive my TXT-1, agree to disagree. i still dont think the emaxx is even considered a monster truck but monster truck apparently means something different to everybody. in my opinion the TXT-1 beats all. but opinions are like noses everybodies got one.

[krisI.925]

hey guys I was at my lhs the other day. I was gonna get some help on my TXT so i put it up on the back counter next to a e-maxx, ripper chassis, and my all mighty TXT-1. And i gotta say my TXT kinda made the other 2 look small and pathetic next to my truck. But the ripper looked ssssooo SWEET.

And I got a e-mail back from RRH(rumrunner hobbies) and he said that it is probably a low Rx pack. Which it probably is because i know my Rx pack is low. So its on the charger so ill se how it goes.

[civicds]

Does any one know if the evx will work good in the txt-1 or am I better off buying the super rooster.

[Hairball]

Originally posted by civicds
Does any one know if the evx will work good in the txt-1 or am I better off buying the super rooster.

If you would have bothered reading this entire thread, you'd get TONS of good info about the EVX in the TXT-1. Pros and Cons and what-not.

[junk4calata]

Originally posted by krisI.925
hey guys I was at my lhs the other day. I was gonna get some help on my TXT so i put it up on the back counter next to a e-maxx, ripper chassis, and my all mighty TXT-1. And i gotta say my TXT kinda made the other 2 look small and pathetic next to my truck. But the ripper looked ssssooo SWEET.

And I got a e-mail back from RRH(rumrunner hobbies) and he said that it is probably a low Rx pack. Which it probably is because i know my Rx pack is low. So its on the charger so ill se how it goes.

What are you looking to get from the txt? For crawling, the Super Rooster is Better !!!. For more speed and more parts breakage, the EVX is better ( broken drive shafts, sliders ( if you convert ), EVX itself ). Also, with the EVX, your limited on how far down in turns you can go - 19 turns each max per Novak.

[civicds]

thanks for the insight now i know to get the super rooster. I'm getting the txt-1 for x-mas and already have 2 17t speed gems lined up. when i get it ill post some pics.

[krisI.925]

junk4calata im just looking for fun.

And i would get the SR. Iv have heard many bad things about the EVX. Or get 2 RRs.

[Hairball]

Originally posted by krisI.925
junk4calata im just looking for fun.

And i would get the SR. Iv have heard many bad things about the EVX. Or get 2 RRs.

I never have had any problems with the EVX. I've got two of them. It just has horrible low speed resolution. So for crawling, its horrible. But if you want your TXT-1 to keep up with and smoke E-Maxxs, use the EVX.

[krisI.925]

Hairball i have heard a lot of things about them blowing and people having to send them in to get fixed several times. But if it works for you great.

I just got my BL set up in my TXT-1 and :eek: it is freeken awsome! Insane power(but not enough to destroy my drive train.....yet) and i was running for at least 10 minuts on one charge. I had to come inside because my toes were getting numb. Its very smooth works flawlessly. I dont think i will ever buy a brushed motor again. :D

[Tamiya-TLO1]

Sorry fot the random comment but...

I LOVE MY TXT-1!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ronin1973]

Kris, do you have any power(torque) with low throttle?
Can you still crawl with it at low speed?

I mentioned before my controller (1870 micro) needed programming(before it died on me).
I had to rev up the motor 1st then I would get the torque, it wasn't smooth at low throttle.

Which controller are you using?

[Hairball]

Originally posted by Tamiya-TLO1
Sorry fot the random comment but...

I LOVE MY TXT-1!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Me too! :)

www.txt1.net

[Hairball]

Originally posted by krisI.925
Hairball i have heard a lot of things about them blowing and people having to send them in to get fixed several times. But if it works for you great.

I just got my BL set up in my TXT-1 and :eek: it is freeken awsome! Insane power(but not enough to destroy my drive train.....yet) and i was running for at least 10 minuts on one charge. I had to come inside because my toes were getting numb. Its very smooth works flawlessly. I dont think i will ever buy a brushed motor again. :D

I also run a cooling fan on all my ESCs, so that may have something to do with it.

What brushless motor setup are you running again? I too am thinking about totally abandoning brushed motors... doesn't make sense to run something that wears out to the point of throwing it away... :confused:

[Tamiya-TLO1]

Originally posted by Hairball
Me too! :)

www.txt1.net

Well I love mine more! SO HA!!!:D

[Hairball]

Originally posted by Tamiya-TLO1
Well I love mine more! SO HA!!!:D

Prove it!

I've got three TXT-1s, how many you got? :p :p :p

[TXTRCR]

i bought a txt and right away i did away with the mechanical speed control and dropped in a super rooster. With the stock motors i had awsome torque and run time but i could walk faster than the truck. So i bought a pair of Speed gems 2, 17 turn single motors, which gave me the speed i was looking for but had bearly enough torque to climb a curb, and the run time dropped dramaticly low like 3 mins with a 3000mah battery pack. so i took them out and put the stock motors back in. i found that if you wire two 1500 mah batteries in parallel you get more than double the run time i think i timed it at 12min which was great. but i still want more speed not much just a little maybe as fast as a stock clodbuster. 10 to 15mph will do. so i need the mod motors but how do i get more torque and still keep the same speed. please help.

[Ronin1973]

Replace the stock tranny with a 2 speed emaxx tranny.

[Tamiya-TLO1]

Originally posted by Hairball
Prove it!

I've got three TXT-1s, how many you got? :p :p :p


It does not matter how many you have, you could have a Million Doalars to spend on TXT-1's And not love them one bit...

I only have one and I love it very much. All of my money went into building and Hopping it up. Almost every Penny i have goes into ne things for my TXT-1. When I frirst got it I was up till 1 Am Finishing building it and when I was done It slept on my desk next to my bed that night. And then I woke up at 8 In the morning to give it a First run.................

[Hairball]

Originally posted by Tamiya-TLO1
It does not matter how many you have, you could have a Million Doalars to spend on TXT-1's And not love them one bit...

I only have one and I love it very much. All of my money went into building and Hopping it up. Almost every Penny i have goes into ne things for my TXT-1. When I frirst got it I was up till 1 Am Finishing building it and when I was done It slept on my desk next to my bed that night. And then I woke up at 8 In the morning to give it a First run.................

Groovy. The third TXT-1 I've got was supposed to be a nitro conversion, but I lost interest in that project.

Electric is SO much easier. :)

[Soya]

Originally posted by Hairball
but I lost interest in that project.

Seems I've lost interest in mine :(

[Hairball]

Originally posted by Soya
Seems I've lost interest in mine :(

Sorry to here that Soya. What I did was just pack everything up in a box, hoping that I'll want to finish it at a later date. :)

[TXTRCR]

does the emaxx have the same gear ratio in low gear as the txt-1
i want more speed but i do not want to give up my low end torque. and crawling speed. also can you shift an emaxx tranny from low to high or first to second on the fly. or do you have to stop and then shift. i heard that if you take off in first you could push the shift switch and the truck would shift from first to second and the very end of first gear.

[Tamiya-TLO1]

I really need some help Those pro line Ball ends are they and good will they fit on the TXT?

[Hairball]

Originally posted by Tamiya-TLO1
I really need some help Those pro line Ball ends are they and good will they fit on the TXT?

I've read that Kyosho 7.5 ball ends are the best to use. Its quite a bit of work converting them all over though. :)

[junk4calata]

For those of you pondering weather to get an E-maxx or a TXT-1, I have one thing to say.

[krisI.925]

I think I love my TXT the most of all. Especialy now that I have my BL motor in the truck.

Ronin I am using the 7018 Warrior speed control. Its what most people go with. 18 cells, 70 amps, programable and smooth. Not to mension they are half the price of all other ESCs of its caliber.

Iv have been having some trouble with my TXT lately. :( It runs fine and everything but the steering seems a little weak. Im using 2ws and a CS-80 servo. The problem is the servo horn keeps coming off the servo or one of the ball cups pops off or something of that nature. I fixed the problem with the servo horn coming off so far but is there something i can do to make the steering assembly stay together. It actualy kind of amazes me that its holds up as well as it does actualy. 12lb going 30mph has got to have a lot of strain on all the components

[Hairball]

Are you using BEC, or a seperate Rx battery pack?

[213]

Hi junk4calata where did you get that sticker?

I must have 1

:D :D :D

[Ronin1973]

Kris, as for my controller, I beleive it must have had a defect, I didn't do anything strange to it. I emailed BK and depending on their response will ship it back to them for repair/replacement.

I'm getting a super rooster next week so I'll be able to drive my TXT with the stock motors, untill I get my BL setup fixed.

I also need a new 3ch radio.
(and funds to buy it :( )

As for steering, replace the ballends with heavy duty ones, make some stronger steering rods, the stock suck. And I hear that kimbrough servo savers are the way to go.

This should beef up your steering.

[Hairball]

email the guys at

www.unlimitedengineering.com (the SuperMaxx guys)

They don't list it on there page, but they make upgraded (titanium I think) steering rods for the TXT-1, as well as catalever replacement links. Great stuff.

-Andy

[junk4calata]

Originally posted by 213
Hi junk4calata where did you get that sticker?

I must have 1

:D :D :D

It's a decal, and I made it. ( save picture to your HD )

[junk4calata]

Pic

[Tamiya-TLO1]

Yeah man I have got to get me one of those!Whered you get em'?

Oops ,nevermind ,You posted right before me.

[junk4calata]

I've got more but the board might have a problem with me posting such things on here.

[krisI.925]

yes i am using a Rx pack.

Ronin the problem could have also have been with your motor. I have heard some things about the BL motors getting loose connections and stop working.

Im gonna go to the lhs and see what they have to beef up my steering. If they dont have anything then ill get some upgrades. Im also looking into those full sets of skid plates the RC4wd has but im going to be racing and i dont want to make my truck to heavy. Its heavy enough as it is.

[junk4calata]

Originally posted by krisI.925
yes i am using a Rx pack.

Ronin the problem could have also have been with your motor. I have heard some things about the BL motors getting loose connections and stop working.

Im gonna go to the lhs and see what they have to beef up my steering. If they dont have anything then ill get some upgrades. Im also looking into those full sets of skid plates the RC4wd has but im going to be racing and i dont want to make my truck to heavy. Its heavy enough as it is. .

WARNING WARNING WARNING. My TXT was over 22lbs w/ the tranny conversion and all 3 skid plates, and radio equipment ( for 3 way RWS ) W/O batteries. That's why when I will get my next one, I will remove stock pieces from it that I feel won't really be needed for me and my conditions.

[Soya]

Originally posted by junk4calata
.
My TXT was over 22lbs w/ the tranny conversion and all 3 skid plates, and radio equipment ( for 3 way RWS ) W/O batteries

22 lbs?!?!?! My E-maxx weighed 14 with batts!

[Hairball]

The TXT-1 is a heavy rig. I've never weighed mine, but I know its heavy. :)

[Ronin1973]

He ain't heavy,.....he's my broooothhhherrrrrrr.....:D

(couldn't resist it)

[Anthony]

im going to be working on some reall kickass drive shafts for my txt-1 its going to have 1/4" u-joints form craftsman (or something) and use those for an un breakable shaft

what do you guys think??

[Tamiya-TLO1]

I like my Idea Better I am modin' some TC ( Terra Crusher) Drive shafts fo rmt TXT, I will have them In by this Weekend andI will try to get some pics as soon as possible.:D

[junk4calata]

Originally posted by Tamiya-TLO1
I like my Idea Better I am modin' some TC ( Terra Crusher) Drive shafts fo rmt TXT, I will have them In by this Weekend andI will try to get some pics as soon as possible.:D

I posted about that many, many 10s of pages ago. I'm curious how they will hold up.

[Hairball]

Originally posted by junk4calata
I posted about that many, many 10s of pages ago. I'm curious how they will hold up.

Isn't it funny how the same questions get asked over and over again. :) :)

[Tamiya-TLO1]

Well If i'm not mistaken its Saturday, my parts are in Ive got my TXT and I'm goin' to the hobby shop. Also to spend 500 On A new TAO4, With batts ,and tons of hop ups for it. I'm officiallly BROKE!

[Ronin1973]

Join the club;)

needed:

new radio
new servo x2
repair BL setup
parts for custom clod

etc etc etc


anyone got any garanteed winning lottery tickets lying around?
:p

[Anthony]

has anyone made a snow plaow and had it work?
i made mine over the summer and lost it

it has enough power to plow up hill through 4" of snow with the 15 tooth pinions and a series wired 17t duble moter

i cant imagen hoe hairball's will do in the snow with his setup

[Hairball]

Originally posted by Tamiya-TLO1
Well If i'm not mistaken its Saturday, my parts are in Ive got my TXT and I'm goin' to the hobby shop. Also to spend 500 On A new TAO4, With batts ,and tons of hop ups for it. I'm officiallly BROKE!

:D

I just spent $850 on a Kyosho MP7.5 Kanai, trust me, I know the feeling. :p

[Hairball]

Originally posted by Anthony
has anyone made a snow plaow and had it work?
i made mine over the summer and lost it

it has enough power to plow up hill through 4" of snow with the 15 tooth pinions and a series wired 17t duble moter

i cant imagen hoe hairball's will do in the snow with his setup

I'll have to try someday. 8t pinions, stock motors, and a 10 cell pack, should be a snow plowin animal! The only problem is getting traction it seems.

R/C Chains anyone? Maybe some tire spikes! :P

[timetraveler]

series or parellel?I have 2 monster maxx motors wired in parellel w/super rooster and 13t pinions.It seems pretty weak and I only get 5 mins. of run time.sugestions?

[Hairball]

I wires my motors in parrellel.

[krisI.925]

Im running only 1 motor.

I think your problem might be your motors. I heard those monster maxx motors wear out fairly fast.

And i have a make shift plow i desined in CAD. I havent built it or anything because i cant find the time.

[Ronin1973]

I need a rain plow:p

Thanks to global warming, we hardly get any snow anymore.
It's the 1st of December and we haven't even had a night of frost yet.

I'm dreaming of a wet Christmas.....

Anyone know if the airtronics mx3 radio is any good, I need an affordable 3 ch radio with a decent switch for shifting.

[Hairball]

I've pretty sure the JR XR3 will do the job just fine.

The Ko Propo EX-11 Presto works great too. I use one for my TXT-1 E-Maxx Tranny shifting. I used to use the 4th channel on it for selectable 4WS, but now I just run it full time 4WS. :)

[Grant Tokumi]

What?!! You took out your proud selectable 4WS/2WS?mechanism? :)

[Hairball]

Originally posted by Grant Tokumi
What?!! You took out your proud selectable 4WS/2WS?mechanism? :)

The RAM 35 unit started acting all wiggy one day, so I took it out, and found I never had the desire to put it back on the truck. :)

For a crawler, full time 4WS is just fine.

[krisI.925]

i have the XR3i and it works fan freaken tastic. There is one feature that is on it that the C button(can also be 3rd channel) can be programed so that when you push it the wheels turn all the way and when released they turn to what ever servo travel you selected. Which really comes in handy with 4ws and a BL motor driven in my backyard.

[Ronin1973]

I just ordered the XS-6, it's the new JR with synthesized receiver instead of crystals.


I did but it was out of stock...:(

However, I just got a Futaba 3pdf off ebay for $150, so I'm pretty happy :p

I hear it's a good radio.

[timetraveler]

whats the best way to hook it up?I have an Etranny but will probly never use 2nd gear.Mainly a crawler.Should I use the 3rd channel or a Y adapter so the f/r turn at the same time?The 3rd ch on the M8 is like a dial anyone familiar with it?

[ProjectTwin]

It's easy to run a "Y" adapter.

I use one on my clod that reverses the rear servo and has an adjustable center.

BUT..on the TXT, all you need to do is physically flip the servo and center it...

Remember...Kimbrough #124s are you're friend!

Jason

[seca95]

ProjectTwin, where did you get the Y harness with the adjustable center?

[ProjectTwin]

At my LHS. If I remember right it's made by Hobbico and is for airplane use.

Works great for taking headache out of getting a 4WS truck to drive a straight line...adjust the front with the radio trim, adjust the rear with the "Y" harness.

Here's what it looks like, but this is a JR Y harness...

http://www.balsapr.com/pimages/jryrev.jpg

Jason

[krisI.925]

if it is set up correctly the trim should adjust both wheels evenly. And both of the servos should both turn at the same speed even if different servos are used.

Does any one run a Rx pack. I am going to order a 2000mah reciever battery and am wondering how long it will last with my CS-80.(2)

[ProjectTwin]

krisI.925, it does, what I'm saying is to get the truck to track straight with 4WS, this is MUCH easier than fiddling with the linkages and servosavers.

We've all installed servosavers with the servos centered and it (as it always does) seems that we end up just a hair off center (due to splines on the servo shaft) and we actually center the steering with steering trim.

That's fine for the front, or a simple 2WS set-up. The problem is compounded when you go to 4WS and have to do it twice. With both servos installed, you center the front from the radio and it'll move the rear too, which (more than likely) will set it off center.

This simple fix is to adjust the trim for the front, then use the nifty "Y" harness to center the rear.

[civicds]

does anyone know if the txt-1 comes with any servos such as one to control the mechanical speed control. I wont be needing the msc because I got a super rooster but i'm still wondering cause I got 2 stories 1 saying it came with 1 and another saying it doesn't. Thanks.

[Cychalen]

It does not come with servos.
You will need 2 strong servos to make it 4WS. I use Airtronics 94358Z ERG-VB High Torque Servo.
Project Twin said: "Remember...Kimbrough #124s are you're friend! "
I agree 100% with him. :D

[Hairball]

Originally posted by Cychalen
It does not come with servos.
You will need 2 strong servos to make it 4WS. I use Airtronics 94358Z ERG-VB High Torque Servo.
Project Twin said: "Remember...Kimbrough #124s are you're friend! "
I agree 100% with him. :D

Or just be like jeepinator.

"Servos savers are for wimps!"

hehehe

He ran a aluminum horn for a long time without any problems. As long as you don't high speed the truck into anything, you don't really need a servo saver.

I use the Kimbrough #124 in the front and rear though.... :D

[TXTRCR]

i installed mod motors in the TXT-1 and the beast within came alive. now no matter how fast i am going in reverse unless i come to a complete stop the truck wheelies when i hit forward. it was ok at first but now the wheelies are followed by a loud pop! does any one have any idea what this might be, i have checked out all the gears and they seem fine. actually they look just like they did when i put them in there, except for the grease. could it be the splines on the drive shafts slippingin the diff housings.

also will 540s fit in the emaxx or do i have to use 550s, my uncle would like to know.

is it ok to run 3300mah stick packs in parallel, or possibly a couple of 3000mah battery packs.

if i install the emaxx tranny in my txt-1 will i loose the torque i had with the txt-1 tranny.

also what is a good brushless set up that offers lots of power and around 10 min of run time. i have heard of two Hacker which i also heard provides awsome performance but little run time and the other is Aveox which i know nothing about

im having fun fixing up my TXT-1 i love this truck it is every thing i hoped it would be and more.

[Hairball]

Originally posted by TXTRCR
i installed mod motors in the TXT-1 and the beast within came alive. now no matter how fast i am going in reverse unless i come to a complete stop the truck wheelies when i hit forward. it was ok at first but now the wheelies are followed by a loud pop! does any one have any idea what this might be, i have checked out all the gears and they seem fine. actually they look just like they did when i put them in there, except for the grease. could it be the splines on the drive shafts slippingin the diff housings.


Welcome to the world of TXT-1 peice of sh** gears. You cracked a gear. The teeth are FINE, but they are cracked, like down the center line of the gear. I've blown three sets myself. trust me on this.

Originally posted by TXTRCR
if i install the emaxx tranny in my txt-1 will i loose the torque i had with the txt-1 tranny.


Wow, if that about the farthest thing from the truth I've heard in the long time.

You can gear the E-Maxx tranny to almost match the TXT-1 stock gear, hence, you won't notice a difference. OR, you can gear way down using Bolink 8 tooth pinions and get massive amounts of torque. And don't worry about gears, the E-maxx tranny can take a lot of abuse. And you can install optional SuperMaxx steel idler gears and never have any problems (it tooks me almost a year of bashing to break one set of $5 stock idler gears).

Any size motor you want will fit the E-Maxx tranny.

Goto www.txt1.net if you want to get serious with your TXT-1.

[Soya]

Originally posted by Hairball
OR, you can gear way down using Bolink 8 tooth pinions and get massive amounts of torque.

I used the 8 tooth with a 76 spur in my E-maxx with a BL. I think it could've pulled a house:eek: :D

[junk4calata]

Originally posted by Soya
I used the 8 tooth with a 76 spur in my E-maxx with a BL. I think it could've pulled a house:eek: :D

Soya, may I ask where you got the 76t spur? I know its not much more than 72, but just curious.

Thanks,
Nick

[junk4calata]

Originally posted by Cychalen
It does not come with servos.
You will need 2 strong servos to make it 4WS. I use Airtronics 94358Z ERG-VB High Torque Servo.
Project Twin said: "Remember...Kimbrough #124s are you're friend! "
I agree 100% with him. :D

The Kimbrough #124 are so good that you can even use the HiTec 645mg servo See here (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXUZ90&P=7) . They're only $40 each but with those servo savers you can still turn the wheels on carpet standing still.

Just becareful with the link I gave you above. That servo has the connector for the Futaba receivers. This one (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXUZ89&P=7) is for the other receivers.

[Hairball]

One more peice of advice on Kimbrough #124 servo savers. If your servo uses PLASTIC gears, DO NOT USE THIS SERVO SAVER! You will murder you're servo's gears.

METAL GEARS ONLY FOLKS! :D

[junk4calata]

Originally posted by Hairball
One more peice of advice on Kimbrough #124 servo savers. If your servo uses PLASTIC gears, DO NOT USE THIS SERVO SAVER! You will murder you're servo's gears.

METAL GEARS ONLY FOLKS! :D Very Good Point. Since us experienced guys haven't used plastic gears for steering in a L O N G time, we forget that new comers would w/o knowing. Plastic gear servos in my opion should not be used for anything other than MSC operations. Not even throttle/brake on nitro because the brake portion of its job requires a lot of stress and encounters shocks ( when jumping and hitting brakes in mid air and then landing with brakes applied )

[krisI.925]

Originally posted by TXTRCR
i installed mod motors in the TXT-1 and the beast within came alive. now no matter how fast i am going in reverse unless i come to a complete stop the truck wheelies when i hit forward. it was ok at first but now the wheelies are followed by a loud pop! does any one have any idea what this might be, i have checked out all the gears and they seem fine. actually they look just like they did when i put them in there, except for the grease. could it be the splines on the drive shafts slippingin the diff housings.




I used to have this problem all the time. It went from moderate to seveare. I know hairball mention that its a cracked gear but there are many other things it could be. Be shurt to check your diff housing to make sure that its staying bolted shut. Try using a small screw driver and prying it apart to make sure it stays together. Second(this was my problem) check your drive shafts. The telescoping part on the drive shafts wear out and skip very easily. And also they could not be bolted on tight enough at the axle or tranny. I suggest you just go out and buy some traxxas sliders. Try and get the 2.5 shafts and put inserted half on the axles. I had to do this since my stock shafts literaly twisted and tore themselves apart. Im now running a BL 4200 motor on 12 cells and have not had any problems with the drive train.

And I find that the only reason you even need a servo saver is just because a servo saver wont break. I use(d) the stock horns and epoxy them so they dont move. They work great but some times cant always take the abuse.

And can some on tell me a good 1/4 scale servo that has desent speed an torq and isnt to expensive. Also one that doenst need its own power supply.

[timetraveler]

I use airtronic's 358 200 oz. torq servos for the front and rear.They're $100 a piece but well worth it.They do drain the batts. quicker though.

[ProjectTwin]

Originally posted by Hairball
Or just be like jeepinator.

"Servos savers are for wimps!"

hehehe

He ran a aluminum horn for a long time without any problems. As long as you don't high speed the truck into anything, you don't really need a servo saver.

I use the Kimbrough #124 in the front and rear though.... :D

I did that for a while, until I kept blowing metal gear servos jumping...

[civicds]

My txt-1 just came in tonight at my lhs. I have to wait to get it because it's my x-mas present. So I have time to get hop ups for it. Any suggestions on high torque servos? I'm covered on a esc I got a SR and for a radio a futaba 3pdf. Also 1 more question will proline giant trac tires fit on the stock rims with out modifications?

[Soya]

Originally posted by junk4calata
Soya, may I ask where you got the 76t spur? I know its not much more than 72, but just curious.

Thanks,
Nick

It's for the Robinson Slipper I have. Tower, I think.

[junk4calata]

Originally posted by Soya
It's for the Robinson Slipper I have. Tower, I think.

Thanks.

[junk4calata]

Originally posted by civicds
My txt-1 just came in tonight at my lhs. I have to wait to get it because it's my x-mas present. So I have time to get hop ups for it. Any suggestions on high torque servos? I'm covered on a esc I got a SR and for a radio a futaba 3pdf. Also 1 more question will proline giant trac tires fit on the stock rims with out modifications?

It depends on how much you want to spend. For $40 you can get the Hitec 645mg (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXUZ90&P=7) or for $105 you can get the Airtronics 94358Z (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXTT13&P=7) .

Both are very good servos and highly recommended. I have both so I speak for experience. For everyday use and bashing around, I recommend the 645mg. If you are into serious rock crowling, the 94358z is more for you, They both turn the wheels on capret standing still and I concider the airtronics a little more of an overkill. I've had the Airtronics servo on the back and with the truck facing straight up on its rear skid it would move the nose of the truck from side to side when activated.

[Cychalen]

I've had the Airtronics servo on the back and with the truck facing straight up on its rear skid it would move the nose of the truck from side to side when activated.
I have to try that. Hahaha...

[junk4calata]

Originally posted by Cychalen
I have to try that. Hahaha...

Try it, but keep in mind that it also depends on your servo saver. I had the Kimbrough 124s.

[hua15]

JumboTXT alum. wheels are here!

http://www.rcrock.com/images/product/JPS/rims/jumbo/jumbotxt.jpg

http://www.rcrock.com/images/product/JPS/rims/jumbo/jumboClod3.jpg

[txt-117]

hey hua15,
were did you get those rims? i would like a pair!

[Ronin1973]

I just received my Super Rooster!:D
Now all I need is my new radio and some screws n stuff and I'm ready to roll again.

I'm a bit of a noob to electrics, do I need to install the capacitors on the motors or not? Is it neccesary?
If so I better get some more, The SR only came with 3 and I need 12. (4 motors; TXT-1 and clod)

[hua15]

txt-117, I am selling them. Please email me at rock@rc4wd.com

-Hua

[Cychalen]

You do not need to install capacitors on the motors that came with the kit.
Some motors come with the capacitors installed and some do not.
I had to install capacitors (included) on my Trinity Speed Gems 2.

[Cychalen]

I asked this question in another thread but nobody answered. I think the thread died. :(
I have Trinity Speed Gems 2 19x2 and I will be running at 7.2V. Will the motors melt? Hairball's motor melted because he was running it at 14.4V. :confused:
Thanks in advance for your response.

[Hairball]

Originally posted by Cychalen
I asked this question in another thread but nobody answered. I think the thread died. :(
I have Trinity Speed Gems 2 19x2 and I will be running at 7.2V. Will the motors melt? Hairball's motor melted because he was running it at 14.4V. :confused:
Thanks in advance for your response.

Running the motor at 7.2v is fine, IF, and ONLY IF, the motor is geared correctly. If you over gear it, the motor will heat up, and could melt.

Gearing is key here. :)

[Cychalen]

Thanks for your reply. Then I presume stock gearing is out of the question with this motor.
I think I will run those silver cans until they melt (which is unlikely). :p

[Will Fast]

hey, guya i just bought a juggy and i am looking for a conversion kit for it. can anyone help me out. i am also looking to buy or trade a txt or hopped up clodd. help me if you can

[txt-117]

hey will fast,
i have a juggernaut with the esp conversion on it if interested pleease let me now?

[Will Fast]

you can e-mail me at will_betancourt@iu13.org

[krisI.925]

what batteries are you guys running. If I can im going to order some 3300 matched stick packs for my TXT soon so i can start racing.

And BTW the Sanyo 3300s are 4 bucks more than the GP3300s. Do you think I should spend the extra 16 bux to get the little higher quality packs or not?

[civicds]

hey kris about the batts i would stick w/the gp cells i've see increased run time w/the gp cells over the sanyo. my friend has both and the gp looks to have more punch and longer run times.

[DogBone]

I am working on an insane project TXT-1 that will eventually run two Aveox 2T Brushless Motors and be powered by 15 saddle packs (yes 90 cells). Is there any place I can go to find a beefed up tranny. I'm afraid the stock tranny will detonate under load. I have the plate already manufactured to hold the cells and plan on using an extended F-350 from Pro Line. I also need to know if the Team Orion Fresh Kicks will work or if I should go with the Proline slicks. If anyone can think of a better road tire let me know. The course I'll be running is banked 60 degrees in the corner and 25 to 30 on the straights and is approximately 1/4 mile so I don't have to worry about the truck flipping. Just worried about traction. If anyone has gear ratios for this thing I would be grateful.