Tamiya TXT-1 v2.0

[Ronin1973]

I run a brushless setup in my TXT-1 and use the 2.5 sliders, NO problems. I did put in dowels(chopsticks) before I installed them though.
Some guys were also trying to get the Terra crusher driveshafts to fit. These are pretty strong aswell, I hear.

[krisI.925]

But ronin your only running 8 cells tho arent you? Im running a 7018 ESC and basic 4200 motor on 12. My truck has more power than yours does. And its not so much the all out power of the truck its that i drive the **** out of it. Between it towing stuff and doing jumps the shafts just kinda wear out.

[Ronin1973]

Originally posted by krisI.925
But ronin your only running 8 cells tho arent you? Im running a 7018 ESC and basic 4200 motor on 12. My truck has more power than yours does. And its not so much the all out power of the truck its that i drive the **** out of it. Between it towing stuff and doing jumps the shafts just kinda wear out.

12 cells!? Yeah, then I kinda get why your shafts get chewed up:p It's already crazy on 8 cells.

How is it on 12 cells? Gotta try that:D

What size pinion are you using? Any cogging?

[junk4calata]

Originally posted by one_mean_rc10gt
What setup were you running to twist that shaft? Were you jumping or hill climbing when that happened?


Thats what my shafts used to look like. My set up at the time was :

EVX
Stock Motors
8/72 gearing on e-maxx tranny

NOT much speed, but tons of torque.

Since then, I have setteled on a much tamer set up:
Super rooster
Kyosho Atomic forces motors
Stock gearing on stock tranny

My truck ( 2nd one btw ) is now much lighter, and less top heavy. My next upgrade will possbly be clod axles.

[junk4calata]

Also, battery changes are less of a hassle.

[TXT Crazy]

Enjoy .

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I did drive here:


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Here too:


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DArn that did not work just go here.CLICK HERE IF YOU DO NOT SEE THE PICTURES (http://*************************/index.cgi?board=8&action=display&num=1042835513&start=0)

[hellbent]

have any of you with the e-maxx tranny conversion tried to use the mip cvd kit? i get them fairly cheap i just dont know if it will fit.

[junk4calata]

Originally posted by hellbent
have any of you with the e-maxx tranny conversion tried to use the mip cvd kit? i get them fairly cheap i just dont know if it will fit.

I don't think that they will fit because of the exact lenght. I believe it was already tried at the beggining of this thead ( page 30+) and it was dropped dead. The e-maxx shafts fit because they can adjust in length.

[junk4calata]

TXT Crazy, Nice pics BTW. I like the H2 body, but I sure it cost more than the H1 that I have rofl .:D :D :D

[hellbent]

i was afraid of that, but you cant blame me for trying. they are on the e-maxx now so i took the ones from the e-maxx and i will put them in. i think i will try the dowel rod idea and see if i can keep the shafts in for a while.
have any of you looked at the novak brushless sport system ?
do you guys think its too small for a txt-1?

[Ronin1973]

I'm hearing very good things about it, performance wise.
However, it's designed for 1:10 touring cars.
I hear there'll release a heavier version for Emaxx etc within the next few months.
It might be worth waiting for.

[krisI.925]

I would not get the any of the Novak Bl systems even the emaxx one. The Novak ones can use 7 cells and you will need at least 10 for a TXT. And even if the Novak one for the emaxx can use 14 it still wouldnt be worth it because the motors use ferrite magnets which arent that strong and wear out. There are many other better bl systems for much less but they are sensorless which isnt a bad thing.

[Ronin1973]

I don't agree Kris.

The Novak systems use neodym magnets contrary to initial rumors of them using ferrite magnets.
One-piece, multi-pole cylindrical neodymium magnet for high reliability, and stationary windings for better heat conduction over brushed motors
novak brushless (http://www.teamnovak.com/products/MOTOR/motor.htm)

I use 8 cells on my Brushless setup and it hauls booty.
I know you use 12, you must have much better drivin skills than me.

Sensored brushless motors are slightly less powerfull (still much stronger than brushed) but they have NO cogging, which means they can be used for crawling.
Sensorless motors can not. They cog and have very little torque at low rpms. Once they get started though....:D

I agree that there are many more powerfull setups available, but they're not really neccesary for the TXT-1.
They're also several times more expensive than the Novak setup.

We will have to wait and see what Novak will release next.

;)

[hellbent]

ok kris which ones are better and cheaper. but i will probably wait and see what novak come up with for e-maxx as i get novak at wholesale

[krisI.925]

well ronin you proved me wrong.

And hellbent im not totally sure which one would be the best. I guess its all more of a preferance really.

Lehner Set up:(one i have)
-7018 Controller
-4200 motor
-offers endless power
-About $245(i paid $215)
-No(less) maintnance
-can use from 6-16 cells depending on what motor
-as ronin said not so great for rock crawling. But for me its better than any brushed set up iv had.

Novak
-About $240
-Smoother
-low end torq
-better customer service
-less power and limited cell use
-not many motors or controller to choose from
-sensored motors have been known to need maintnance

But you should wait till the e-maxx set up comes out. Not only that but there are many other companys out like hacker, orion and schultz that have motor set ups to. I dont know which one is the best and cheapest so you will have to look around. And BTW lehner released there basic xl series motors which are suppose to be better than the originals.

[hellbent]

i dont see any setup on lehner for under 400
and the same for hacker

[krisI.925]

go to www.rumrunnerhobbies.com or www.finedesignrc.com they both have set ups for under $250

[TXT Crazy]

Hey guys, How do you think my H2 would look with chrome windows? well too bad it will be unless I can go back into time. Well here's how it went....One day Jack saw that his paint was chipping off arounf the body posts from scratches...well jack got a bright idea(real bright:rolleyes: ) He decided to just respray around the chipping areas...well he sprayed it down and is solved the problem but wait! OH #%$@! No window masks! Oh Fudge! Ah Crap there goes my nice body. Oh well will chrome look good? What about carbon fiber? pink? blue? red? multicolor? what?


-Jack:(


By the way if you did not see my hummer H2 go to the last post on page 87 I think or you go just go HERE! (http://*************************/index.cgi?board=8&action=display&num=1042835513&start=0)

[TXT Crazy]

Originally posted by junk4calata
TXT Crazy, Nice pics BTW. I like the H2 body, but I sure it cost more than the H1 that I have rofl .:D :D :D


Thanks! But read ^ to see why I'm not too happy but maybe I can fix it.

[Ronin1973]

I'd go with black sticker sheet, cut out to fit the windows.

[TXT Crazy]

Thanks for the suggestion but I found a great solution.

[hellbent]

hey if any of you are clloking for clod axels look in the forsale or trade section.

[krisI.925]

This afternoon i did some hard core rock crawling. And for any one who is looking for new shocks look at the AE tmaxx shocks. They help a lot. My truck didnt even get stuck except for one time a mud bank broke and it slid into a rock.

[junk4calata]

Actually Kris, the Losi Shocks for the maxx are even better because they are longer than the stock maxx shocks while the AE ones are actually a tad shorter from what I've been told.

[krisI.925]

the AE tmaxx shocks are actually a bit longer and have a little bit more travel to them. The AE rear shocks like the ones on the RC10 trucks are shorter. The AE and losi shocks are about the same length I believe but I still agree with you that they are better. They are thread bodies and I like how they have the cap on the bottom which is suppose to give them better travel.

[newracer]

The AE T-maxx shoxks are longer than the TXT-1 kit shocks but shorter than T-maxx kit shocks or other aftermarket T-maxx shocks

[TXT Crazy]

:( . Whatsa Matter? HAs every one lost intrest in their TXT-1?

[Ronin1973]

`the forum was down for a few days

[Hairball]

Originally posted by TXT Crazy
:( . Whatsa Matter? HAs every one lost intrest in their TXT-1?

I got tired of the insane cost of maintenance on the truck. The TXT-1 doesn't run on battery juice. It runs on cash. :rolleyes:

[TXT Crazy]

Aww...C'mon Hairball

[Hairball]

Originally posted by TXT Crazy
Aww...C'mon Hairball

If I ever get off this rock called Okinawa, you may see me spark up an interest for my trucks again. That could be awhile though. :)

[newracer]

I am still running mine a lot.

I recently locked the rear axle with JB weld instead of the OFNA diff lock but still have the diff lock in the front. I was loosing a lot of power at the rear end.

Right now I am considering reversing the motors so the battery would be in the front of the truck to put more weight over the front end to try and prevent back rolls while crawling. I am going to bring my truck into work first to make sure which end is heavier though.

[junk4calata]

Originally posted by Hairball
If I ever get off this rock called Okinawa, you may see me spark up an interest for my trucks again. That could be awhile though. :)

So how's your heavy metal doing?

[Hairball]

Originally posted by junk4calata
So how's your heavy metal doing?

I recieved it in the mail (in California) the day before I came back to Okinawa. It looks to be in rough shape. Needs motors and new tracks before I can do anything with it. (Its still in California) :)

I may end up converting it to the new style "Blizzard" (only availible in Japan) that uses one motor instead of two, and a dual breaking diff system to steer the thing (like a full size tank). Somewhat similar to the Nitro Blizzard seen in the USA.

-Andy

[junk4calata]

Originally posted by Hairball
I recieved it in the mail (in California) the day before I came back to Okinawa. It looks to be in rough shape. Needs motors and new tracks before I can do anything with it. (Its still in California) :)

I may end up converting it to the new style "Blizzard" (only availible in Japan) that uses one motor instead of two, and a dual breaking diff system to steer the thing (like a full size tank). Somewhat similar to the Nitro Blizzard seen in the USA.

-Andy

Cool. But your not going to ask how I found out?

Anyway, you do realize that its also running on CASH, actually just to start it involves cash :D

[TXT Crazy]

Heavy Metal?

[junk4calata]

Originally posted by TXT Crazy
Heavy Metal?

Old Kyosho Tank Type vehicle with a Full size van body on top.

[junk4calata]

Anyone know who makes the add on lights on this hummer that are attached to the front bumper?

[maX energ]

I MUST HAVE A TXT-1!!!! i havta get one, its the complete image of cool these trucks....
mainly this is what will be dropped in...
full bearings
super rooster esc
1900 batts..in parrel maybe..? someone help me on that please
and ill keep the stock motors...i need the torque
this trucks purpose:
drive over just about anything, cheaply
later on, i wanna get that RC4WD semi-automatic 3 speed for the TXT..it looks very promising...its basically a emaxx tranny but with a really low first gear...(you can shift from 1st to 2nd) then it will shift from 2nd to 3rd automatically.
anyways...what setup is good for my truck, i wanna spend the lowest but get the best results, im getting the truck for 320, and i have a radio, but not the servos, (i want 4WS),
so basically this must be played over and over, the same questions, and im sorry, i read the pages from 1 to 20 but i gotta ask to get a straight foward answer...
whats the best set-up and what pages have pics, i gotta see some set-ups.
Whats the most torquey motors i can use without blowing up the truck/esc?
the truck must have ball bearings and an Esc, those are my rules.
thank you sooo much. i gotta get one of these trucks!! sorry bout the long post...

[hellbent]

I wouldnt use the rooster, i would use an EVX
I wouldnt use stock motors , I would use traxxas titans
i agree on the ball bearings
I wouldnt use the 3 speed I would use a stock e-maxx tranny
just my opinion

[Hairball]

Originally posted by junk4calata
Cool. But your not going to ask how I found out?

Anyway, you do realize that its also running on CASH, actually just to start it involves cash :D

Ok, how'd ya find out then? :) And yes, it does run on cash, but not a continuious stream of cash like the TXT-1 does.

[Hairball]

Originally posted by hellbent
I wouldnt use the rooster, i would use an EVX
I wouldnt use stock motors , I would use traxxas titans


Why? So you can break parts faster? :D

[hellbent]

well actually I havnt broke anything yet.
but i will tell you to stay clear of hua at rc4wd.com as he is a crook, he will send you partial parts that are used.
get your parts that he advertises directly from the manufacturer.

[Zillon]

Hua isnt a crook.. from what I read at R C M T, he is a great guy to deal with. Maybe he made a mistake on your order?

[junk4calata]

Originally posted by Hairball
Ok, how'd ya find out then? :) And yes, it does run on cash, but not a continuious stream of cash like the TXT-1 does.

The guy you bought the project from, I just sold him an e-maxx tranny on eBay. I was looking thru his feedback and you poped up. Small world after all - even if your on your rock across the globe - :D :D :D

[junk4calata]

Originally posted by Zillon
Hua isnt a crook.. from what I read at R C M T, he is a great guy to deal with. Maybe he made a mistake on your order?

I'll also vouche for Hua. He's a great guy to deal with.

[hellbent]

I wish i new how to erase that as hua has stepped up and made the whole thing right PLUS i would deal with him again. Hua If you read this please accept my sincerest appalogies. you are in deed an stand up man! everyone else please accept my appalogy I was hasty with my words against www.rc4wd.com and hua as they are a stand up company to deal with.

[Hairball]

Originally posted by hellbent
well actually I havnt broke anything yet.
but i will tell you to stay clear of hua at rc4wd.com as he is a crook, he will send you partial parts that are used.
get your parts that he advertises directly from the manufacturer.

I'll vouch for Hua as well. I've done business with him a few times, and hes a great guy to deal with. I'd recommend him to anyone.

[junk4calata]

Originally posted by hellbent
I wish i new how to erase that as hua has stepped up and made the whole thing right PLUS i would deal with him again. Hua If you read this please accept my sincerest appalogies. you are in deed an stand up man! everyone else please accept my appalogy I was hasty with my words against www.rc4wd.com and hua as they are a stand up company to deal with.

You go to your post and on the bottom right hand side of that post you will see the word "EDIT". You click it and then delete your text.

On second thought, I noticed that you've registered on 6/02. That doesn't exactly make you a newbie anymore, so I find it hard to believe that you didn't know how to edit your post yet.

[hyperstang]

You know, I got to say that HUA is the best. I get all my TXT parts from him. Even when he didn't have parts, he emailed right away and refunded my money. Talk about great service. I recently wanted to work on a clod kit, and wanted to get the TTR tremor chassis. He then told me to check out the XTREME XC2 kit and look at one of the write ups on it. I was hooked that night, emailed HUA, and he said just put the order in and it would be on its way.

A lot of people who race the electric Monster Jams here in Hawaii, all go to his site for orders. Great service and awesome selections.

By the hellbent......I bought those clod gearboxes from you, I think last week, You wouldn't happen to have the tracking number for them, I still didn't receive them. Hope you feeling OK.
email me please...

Thanks

[hellbent]

hey Junk I know about that button but try it that only works for the first 10 minutes after you post then the only thing you can do is ask an administrator which i did also. i cannot change the post and neither can you unless you change it with in 10 minutes
but thanks for the info.

[hellbent]

surly it dosnt take that long to get a box from me to you. I dont think there is a tracking number but i am on it.

[junk4calata]

Originally posted by hellbent
hey Junk I know about that button but try it that only works for the first 10 minutes after you post then the only thing you can do is ask an administrator which i did also. i cannot change the post and neither can you unless you change it with in 10 minutes
but thanks for the info.

Cool - NOT. Something new I see. I haven't had the need to edit my posts in a long time. Sorry for being hard on you. Sometimes you have to watch what you say around here - we're pretty religious :p :p :p . ( RC religion BTW )

[hellbent]

to be honest this is the first one i have had to try and edit.
but as for this one right after i posted it hua had emailed me and had made this a whole lot better.
he went far beyond what i expected or would have ask for.

[hyperstang]

hellbent,
I totaly agree that it should'nt take that long for me to receive your package. so yeah if you could update me on anything that would be great. just awaiting those gearboxes to complete my clod.

Thanks again.

[TXT Crazy]

Hey guys, I have been gone for 4 days and have missed alot. So I dunno if anyone has....of forget it this would take too long. Anyway its cool to be back. Has anything really cool happened?

[hua15]

hellbent, don't worry about it.

It was my mistake in the first place. That's why I discontinued that product right away.

I have been trying very hard to take good care each one of my customer and I am also very selective in terms what I want to carry in my store. But mistakes does happen, but I always have been trying my best to solve any issues with all customers. And if there is an extra mile that I can take to make a customer happy, I will do it.


;)

-Hua

[TXT Crazy]

Hua, I am very pleased with RC4WD. Everyone should know what. Hua is a really nice guy, he helped me out with something that took up some of him time, thanks Hua. Even though I didny get it. Thanks for the help Hua, and i'm still sorry bout that..


-Jack

[rodzombie]

I just got my TXT-1 together and running but there seems to be alot of gear slack in the diffs . Is this common? With the trucks wheels suspended off the ground there is about an 1/4 turn befor I feel the gears grab. I double checked my installation of the gears and every thing is per the instruction. Any other TXT-1 owners seen this? If its normal I'm not gonna worry about it but if its not I'd like to know how to fix it befor I get alot of run time on the gears. Any help on this would be a big help. Thanks.

[Hairball]

Originally posted by rodzombie
I just got my TXT-1 together and running but there seems to be alot of gear slack in the diffs . Is this common? With the trucks wheels suspended off the ground there is about an 1/4 turn befor I feel the gears grab. I double checked my installation of the gears and every thing is per the instruction. Any other TXT-1 owners seen this? If its normal I'm not gonna worry about it but if its not I'd like to know how to fix it befor I get alot of run time on the gears. Any help on this would be a big help. Thanks.

Yup, its normal. Don't worry about it. As long as you keep the spider gears lubed up, (little gears inside the diff) they should never fail you. Damn near bomb proof. :D

Now, the stock tranny on the other hand.... :rolleyes:

[junk4calata]

Yes its normal. Some slack comes from the 2 main large metal gears that are located in the upper half of the axle, but most of the slack actually comes from the tranny gears. If you want to see for your self, disconnect the drive shaft and then rotate the wheels.

[rodzombie]

thanks guys it had me worried. Does anybody make beef up parts for the stock tranny? And since i'm bending everyones ears and asking way to many questions does anybody know if anyone still makes those cool aluminum wheels for the old clodbusters and will they work on the Jugg style axles that come with the TXT-1 ? :D

[junk4calata]

Originally posted by rodzombie
thanks guys it had me worried. Does anybody make beef up parts for the stock tranny? And since i'm bending everyones ears and asking way to many questions does anybody know if anyone still makes those cool aluminum wheels for the old clodbusters and will they work on the Jugg style axles that come with the TXT-1 ? :D

Can't tell you about the wheels, but I can tell you how to make them fit if you find them - they are not a direct fit.

[Hairball]

Some Asian company makes Derlin gears for the stock tranny. But the cost of the gear set is like $120 - $150..... Not worth it one bit when you can get an E-Maxx tranny for $50 on eBay, then the mounts for $25 from RC4wd.com and have a stronger tranny with better gear options to boot.

E-Maxx tranny conversion is the #1 upgrade as far as I'm concerned. The #2 upgrade is aluminum lower supports (the ones that bolt onto the axle, grey plastic stock ones).

If you haven't seen it yet, goto www.txt1.net and check out of the work I've done to my truck.

[hua15]

this is SXT II, base on the ultimate truck that I sell in my store.

http://www.rcrock.com/product/rc4wd/ultimate/sxt/1.jpg

http://www.rcrock.com/product/rc4wd/ultimate/sxt/2.jpg

Polished to mirror finish by my buddy John

http://www.rcrock.com/product/rc4wd/ultimate/sxt/3.jpg

-Hua

[rodzombie]

That chassis is awesome! Do you sell every thing as a set or can pieces be bought individually? The shocks are totally cool as are the senter shock mounts.

[TXT Crazy]

MAn, I need lots of money....hmm....this stuff is too cool Hua. Someone want to buy my...umm....lets see what we got....OK. Who wants to buy my cat for 3 Grand?:D ;) :p . Anyway, so, someone does make derlin gears for the TXT. Do you have a website for them? Anyone?

[junk4calata]

www.hobbyetc.com but on a quick search I could not find them, and I'm not going thru 1000+ GPM items ( yes GPM makes them ).

[TXT Crazy]

Thanks, I found the 30T Darlin Gear under Clodbuster but that was it.

[junk4calata]

There was another site that had them. I think it was GPM's site in asia thou.

[TXT Crazy]

I would pay 200 doallars if the would not break, do you guys think they would?

[junk4calata]

I would pay $75 for a e-maxx tranny conversion and get the same strength. Just my opinion. You'll also get 2 speeds or you could simply lock it in first. How many gears have you broken so far?

[Hairball]

You could spend $140 and get a bomb proof E-Maxx tranny setup.

E-Maxx tranny + TXT-1 Mounts + SuperMaxx Steel Idler gears (weakest part of the tranny, but not really an issue) + Robinson Racing dual disc slipper kit.

You'd have the best tranny setup out there. Hell, for $15 you can get a shifting servo.

Unless you have something against the E-Maxx tranny, GET ONE! :D

[krisI.925]

iv heard that a lot of guys that run bl motors with 12 cells or more have a lot of problems with the trannys. They need to go with the aluminum case or else the drive train wont hold up.

I just ordered some new batteries yesterday. I ordered a pair of those 3300s matched and 2600s. The 2600s are new and are suppose to be great for BL motors and high amp aplications.

[Hairball]

Originally posted by junk4calata
www.hobbyetc.com but on a quick search I could not find them, and I'm not going thru 1000+ GPM items ( yes GPM makes them ).

Its just dawned on me why your search failed. Anyone remember the Juggernaut? Or the Jugg 2 perhaps? :D

Thats where the TXT-1 tranny comes from, the (now discontinued) Juggernaut 1 & 2. GPM made the derlin gears for the Jugg, so they'll be listed as parts for that truck. As far as I know, they'll work just fine in the TXT-1 tranny.

[junk4calata]

Originally posted by Hairball
Its just dawned on me why your search failed. Anyone remember the Juggernaut? Or the Jugg 2 perhaps? :D

Thats where the TXT-1 tranny comes from, the (now discontinued) Juggernaut 1 & 2. GPM made the derlin gears for the Jugg, so they'll be listed as parts for that truck. As far as I know, they'll work just fine in the TXT-1 tranny.

Thanks Mr.Smartypants :p . I did seach for the JUGG since the TXT is not even listed on there under the vehicles catagory.

If you remember, this was discussed in this thread somwhere at the beginning. CrazyTXT, if you want to spend time searching, search for GPM / Derlin / Gears in this thread only.

[Hairball]

Originally posted by junk4calata
Thanks Mr.Smartypants :p . I did seach for the JUGG since the TXT is not even listed on there under the vehicles catagory.

If you remember, this was discussed in this thread somwhere at the beginning. CrazyTXT, if you want to spend time searching, search for GPM / Derlin / Gears in this thread only.

Fine, I just won't try and help anymore.... :p :p :p

[TXT Crazy]

Originally posted by Hairball
You could spend $140 and get a bomb proof E-Maxx tranny setup.

E-Maxx tranny + TXT-1 Mounts + SuperMaxx Steel Idler gears (weakest part of the tranny, but not really an issue) + Robinson Racing dual disc slipper kit.

You'd have the best tranny setup out there. Hell, for $15 you can get a shifting servo.

Unless you have something against the E-Maxx tranny, GET ONE! :D

OOOOOOOO....AHHHHHHHH.....If you tell me where to get this I will order this right away, Do I need a 3 Channel Radio?

[Hairball]

Originally posted by TXT Crazy
OOOOOOOO....AHHHHHHHH.....If you tell me where to get this I will order this right away, Do I need a 3 Channel Radio?

You're going to have to hunt around on eBay for the tranny. They can be found there in that price range (I got one there for $55).

Steel Idlers? Check out Stormer Hobbies.

Dual-Disc Slipper? Check Stormer Hobbies, or Tower Hobbies.

Tranny mounts? www.rc4wd.com

Servo? And standard servo will do the job. Mounting it in the truck is easy, just be creative. Get the E-Maxx shiter linkage package too. i think its like $5.

And yes, you'll need a three channel radio to shift the tranny. Although I run mine in *low* gear 99.99% of the time as it is, so you could just lock the tranny in low and leave it there.

Unless your building a fast TXT-1, you won't need 2nd gear all that much.

[TXT Crazy]

:( , I need a 3 Channel. OK lets do some math.

Oh hell I cant find this. Hell I cant afford this. Hell I need so many frikin parts. Hell E-MAxx sliders?

[Hairball]

Originally posted by TXT Crazy
:( , I need a 3 Channel. OK lets do some math.

Oh hell I cant find this. Hell I cant afford this. Hell I need so many frikin parts. Hell E-MAxx sliders?

You could always add the 3 channel radio and shifting servo in later. Just lock the tranny for the time being.

[TXT Crazy]

Ok I'll look for a E-MAxx Tranny, CAnt I get one from my LHS?

[nascar3]

My TXT-1 is going to be used for rock crawling only. I have locked the rear diff with JBweld. Have extensive hop-ups from Hua on it. I have one question for you owners. I have a super rooster and twin monster of touring 19 turn motors. Could I get away with using only one motor? Would it have enough power to move the truck around obstacles. I am just thinking of longer run times. Any input would be appreciated.

[TXT Crazy]

Hmm....The other guys seem to be sleeping....I dont have alot of experiance with rock crawling so...Torque is important...Umm Maybe if you used one 15 turn motor, but that will effect run time too. Well I guess it depends on what kind of crawling ex: Extreme, easy: Competitive, fun. Something like that.

Hairball do you know anything bout this?

Hua?

Junk4calata?

krisI.925, maybe?

[junk4calata]

Originally posted by nascar3
My TXT-1 is going to be used for rock crawling only. I have locked the rear diff with JBweld. Have extensive hop-ups from Hua on it. I have one question for you owners. I have a super rooster and twin monster of touring 19 turn motors. Could I get away with using only one motor? Would it have enough power to move the truck around obstacles. I am just thinking of longer run times. Any input would be appreciated. .

Yes and no. Its really a win/lose situation. You could use only 1 motor but you would have to gear down, way down. You will loose speed which is why I assume you upgraded the motors in the first place. So if you want more run time and torque, stick to the stock motors. I think everyone here will agree that they are still the best combo for torque and run time.

TXT Crazy, you posted as I was typing. You answer is also above.

[krisI.925]

Originally posted by junk4calata
.

Yes and no. Its really a win/lose situation. You could use only 1 motor but you would have to gear down, way down. You will loose speed which is why I assume you upgraded the motors in the first place. So if you want more run time and torque, stick to the stock motors. I think everyone here will agree that they are still the best combo for torque and run time.

TXT Crazy, you posted as I was typing. You answer is also above.

I too agree with this. When i first got my TXT-1 i was running the same motors you are talking about(Touring 19T Doubles). And actually they didnt have any more torq than the stock motors. And the increase in speed was minimal. So i would also suggest to running the stock motors and perhaps gearing down a bit on them.

Or if you already bought the motors and you dont want to feel like you wasted a bunch of cash run both of the 19Ts in series and run them on 8-10 cells(or maybe 12). That should supply you with enough torq and the runtime you want.

[krisI.925]

Also im having some trouble with something that I need you guys to help me out with. I have a XR3i radio and it has a 3rd channel. But i dont know what to use it for. I was thinking of maybe making remote headlites or something like that. I also have micro servos from my planes that i can use to so it doesnt have to take up a lot of space and weight. So any ideas? And plz dont say 2spd tranny.

[TXT Crazy]

3spd Tranny;) :p .No sorry. Um.....let me think. OOOOO Flame Thrower! or paintball gun! How bout to switch the truck off remotly? Incase you like roll over you can turn it off or something? No wait a hydrolic arm to flip it back over when it rolls over! A horn, move B**ch get out the way! I'll think of more later

[newracer]

Originally posted by krisI.925
Also im having some trouble with something that I need you guys to help me out with. I have a XR3i radio and it has a 3rd channel. But i dont know what to use it for. I was thinking of maybe making remote headlites or something like that. I also have micro servos from my planes that i can use to so it doesnt have to take up a lot of space and weight. So any ideas? And plz dont say 2spd tranny.

independently controlled rear steering?
body lift?
lights and sirens?

[junk4calata]

What ESC are you running? Perhaps you could wire up a RAM micro switch to add in extra cells for the motors when you want that extra "Nitros Oxide". Remember, RC Dragsters are just micro switches with crazy cells directly to the motor - NO ESC.

[TXT Crazy]

NOW THAT would be cool, your racin along and some hot-shot sees your truck racin around and thinks he has the speed to beat it, you pull up to the line, shoot him a look. He takes off, you Drop the hammer. HE is close but not that close. A flip of the switch hooking up an extra 6 Cells, your TXT rockets by the competitor.

:p. HEY, This is cool. You NEED to do this.

Do you like my story?

[krisI.925]

Originally posted by junk4calata
What ESC are you running? Perhaps you could wire up a RAM micro switch to add in extra cells for the motors when you want that extra "Nitros Oxide". Remember, RC Dragsters are just micro switches with crazy cells directly to the motor - NO ESC.

good idea but not needed. Im running a Lehner 7018 ESC with a 4200 motor on 12 cells. Which basicaly gives my TXT endless power so i dont even need a power boost to beat other trucks.

And if i were to turn it off remotely wouldnt i have trouble turing it back on?

And so far im looken into the light idea. But they would probably have to be mounted on the bumper and not the body.

[TXT Crazy]

I guees no one liked my story,:(

[TXT Crazy]

Originally posted by krisI.925
good idea but not needed. Im running a Lehner 7018 ESC with a 4200 motor on 12 cells. Which basicaly gives my TXT endless power so i dont even need a power boost to beat other trucks.

And if i were to turn it off remotely wouldnt i have trouble turing it back on?

And so far im looken into the light idea. But they would probably have to be mounted on the bumper and not the body.

ESP MAXX light kit, remove the lights fron the light bar, mount then on the suport of a TA04 Bumper, Oh hell I'll just take some pics

[TXT Crazy]

Yay, This is my 500th post. No better place to put it than my favorite thread! Celebrate with my TXT-1. :cool:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid57/p02f2f4b269ad76a6d8a5a3c9d6556ac8/fc6f7c2a.jpg

[junk4calata]

TXT Crazy, nice pic of your H2 but I thought you were supposed to show us some lights?

Also, do you go by any other names on other boards?

Thanks,
Nick

[junk4calata]

Hey TXT Crazy, if your not confused enough about what combo to run for your txt in your mission for a bullet proof tranny, I got more news for you.

Just found out that JPS is planning on releasing STEEL gears for the TXT.

Now go digest that info and run around like mad collecting $$$:D :D :D .

BTW, for all others interested, I also found out that steel gears for the clodbuster will be re-released shortly also from JPS.

Nick

[Hairball]

Originally posted by junk4calata
Just found out that JPS is planning on releasing STEEL gears for the TXT.


Wow, thats really cool, now that everyone thats truely serious about TXT-1s have already installed the E-Maxx tranny... :rolleyes:

Did they mention a price? Last time I checked, JPS stuff was even more expensive than Unlimited Engineering (SuperMaxx) stuff.
:confused:

[TXT Crazy]

WOW! COOL! I would easily pay up to $250 for steel gears. I have fixed every other breaking part on my TXT with Terra Crusher Shafts and ESP 4 Links. :D

As for junk4calata, I am taking the pictures of my light this weekend. I am not on any other boards except mine, which I post as Jack M. or Admin. Why do you ask?:D

[krisI.925]

I was at one of my lhs's the other day and was talking to one of the employees there who know some guys at thunder tiger. He showed me a pic of a new chassis they are making for the TXT-1. it lowers the truck a bit and puts the battery on the bottom. It takes out the catalevers to and has new sway bars. It uses most of the stock 4-link suspension but the bottom links are replaced. The emaxx tranny is suppose to be a direct bolt in with out any mods to the chassis or any new brackets.

[95Dakota]

I have had fun reading all the posts from you guys. long time, I would like to get a txt but i have no cash, i have a loaded tmaxx if any one wants to trade email me at Pooh__bear__100@hotmail.com keep up the good reading.

[junk4calata]

Originally posted by TXT Crazy
WOW! COOL! I would easily pay up to $250 for steel gears. I have fixed every other breaking part on my TXT with Terra Crusher Shafts and ESP 4 Links. :D

As for junk4calata, I am taking the pictures of my light this weekend. I am not on any other boards except mine, which I post as Jack M. or Admin. Why do you ask?:D

I thought you were broke :confused: :confused: :confused:

There's another board where someone posts as TXTMANIAC. I thought it might of been you.

What's your site BTW?

[TXT Crazy]

Originally posted by junk4calata
I thought you were broke :confused: :confused: :confused:

There's another board where someone posts as TXTMANIAC. I thought it might of been you.

What's your site BTW?

Well I am broke.:mad: . But if they do make them I will work realy hard and save all my money to buy them.

My site here. (http://*************************)

Hmmm...It justs puts *'s there

rcstuff . proboards 13 .c o m

If you look through the threads you will find Pics of my r/c'.

BTW Radio Control zone mods. Dontget me in trouble for this. If you dont want me to post that, just tell me and I will never do it again.

[newracer]

Originally posted by krisI.925
I was at one of my lhs's the other day and was talking to one of the employees there who know some guys at thunder tiger. He showed me a pic of a new chassis they are making for the TXT-1. it lowers the truck a bit and puts the battery on the bottom. It takes out the catalevers to and has new sway bars. It uses most of the stock 4-link suspension but the bottom links are replaced. The emaxx tranny is suppose to be a direct bolt in with out any mods to the chassis or any new brackets.

It's Thunder Tech not Tiger

http://www.thundertechracing.com/Images/TXT-RIP3.jpg
http://www.thundertechracing.com/Images/TXT-RIP4.jpg
http://www.thundertechracing.com/Images/TXT-RIP6.jpg

[TXT Crazy]

If I want a clodbuster I will buy one. Which I will:rolleyes:

[newracer]

I don't like it either, the battery is too low. I love my TXT-1!!!:D

[rodzombie]

I love my TXT-1 too. But.......... Dude that chassis looks awesome. Kinda dumb to spend $365.00 on a TXT-1 just to throw away the Chassis' and then spend another $299.00 (or heck could be even more than that once they get it into production) just to get another chassis. But hey I've seen people do it. If I had the money and a better understanding wife :D I'd probably do it. Just kidding about the wife. My wife has a Clod and to be honest she and I did looked at Thunder Tech's Ripper and Tremor chassis' for her Clod. But she did tell me to wait till we had the money. So see she understands. :D I think it's cool!!

[TXT Crazy]

Guys, I know its cool but like explained above ^ the TXT's chassis is VERY good. you dont need that. The TXT is what makes the TXT so cool.

[rodzombie]

Well said. I can't think of anything cooler right out of the box. The TXT-1 rocks. :D

[TXT Crazy]

Ya, the TXT-1 is wicked, all aluminum chassis. Multilink suspension. Super cool looks. When people first get the truck they say stuff like....

[TXT Crazy]

..."Jeep,
I think that your TXT-1 is broken or something. It looks like the suspension or chassis is all twisted."

[one_mean_rc10gt]

http://http://www.******.net/media/MVC-030F.jpg

http://www.******.net/media/MVC-032F.jpg

http://www.******.net/media/MVC-029F.jpg

[one_mean_rc10gt]

http://www.******.net/media/MVC-030F.jpg

[TXT Crazy]

AHHHHHHHHH What is it!!!! what did you fo to the poor truck!!??!!??!!?!?!?! Driveshafts? Steering? Wheelbase? MY GOD, what has the world come to.

[junk4calata]

Originally posted by TXT Crazy
AHHHHHHHHH What is it!!!! what did you fo to the poor truck!!??!!??!!?!?!?! Driveshafts? Steering? Wheelbase? MY GOD, what has the world come to.

Don't panic now. While the txt is nice out of the box, when you see what an extended wheelbase chasssis truck can do you'll understand. Lets just say that it can climb over 200% better than stock and not flip as easily.

[TXT Crazy]

Umm you have no drice shafts, the servo is blocking the front, you have the back on backwards, even if you can get a drive sfast 1 foot long, :rolleyes:

[TXT Crazy]

Originally posted by junk4calata
Don't panic now. While the txt is nice out of the box, when you see what an extended wheelbase chasssis truck can do you'll understand. Lets just say that it can climb over 200% better than stock and not flip as easily.


Dude, look at how high it is:rolleyes: . Look at the drive shfts:rolleyes: . there are none and can be none

[junk4calata]

Originally posted by TXT Crazy
there are none and can be none

None what :confused: :confused:

[TXT Crazy]

Drive shafts ,Calata.

[junk4calata]

Actaully, e-maxx shafts would work in a pinch, or RC Alloys can make him longer dogbones to use as shafts, or he can extend his stock drive shafts with a TL01 driveshaft ( the one about 8" long that xfers power from the rear to the front ).

As for the steering servo, its on there. Its behind the axle. I have also thought of doing that and have even bought the G10 fiberglass to make it and drawn up templates for that also. What the advantage to that is that he can climb over steeper obstacles easier. At that height, I don't think that it will be a speed deamon so the gamble of broken parts from a crash would be less.

http://www.xtremercracing.com/images/juggservomountbottomfinished1.jpg

Also, I believe the rear steering is locked out using the same tecnique.

[Hairball]

Its not hard to make driveshafts.... its hard to make STRONG driveshafts! :D

[Electrohacker]

I'm a little curious what the local tractor dealer might have in the way of small drive shafts... I've seen under 1 foot drive shafts there befor for various power equipment... I bet they're strong!

[rodzombie]

Hey junk4calata what motors are you gonna run in that crawler? Are you using the stock tranny? How about pinion size? Please do tell :D I've been trying to research what parts I need to enhance my TXT's climbing ability.

[one_mean_rc10gt]

<img border=0 src="http://www.******.net/media/MVC-040F.jpg" />

<img border=0 src="http://www.******.net/media/MVC-043F.jpg" />

Hmmmm I see a driveshaft there... Working on the front one in the morning.

[one_mean_rc10gt]

http://www.******.net/media/MVC-043F.jpg


There's the drive shaft!!!

[one_mean_rc10gt]

More Pics of the "Strong" Drive Shaft..... Never say Never!!!!

http://www.******.net/media/MVC-044F---rcp1.jpg

http://www.******.net/media/driveshaft.bmp.jpg

[junk4calata]

Originally posted by rodzombie
Hey junk4calata what motors are you gonna run in that crawler? Are you using the stock tranny? How about pinion size? Please do tell :D I've been trying to research what parts I need to enhance my TXT's climbing ability.

I think you got the wrong person. While I am redoing my whole txt , I won't be using the stock tranny nor the e-maxx tranny. Plus I just went back 2 pages and didn't see any posts by me stating I'm re-doing my txt-1. So, if you show me where you found the info, then I'll spill the beans early.

[Hairball]

Originally posted by rodzombie
Hey junk4calata what motors are you gonna run in that crawler? Are you using the stock tranny? How about pinion size? Please do tell :D I've been trying to research what parts I need to enhance my TXT's climbing ability.

Lock the diffs, use stock motors, Super Rooster ESC, E-Maxx tranny, 72 tooth spur gear, 8 tooth pinions, balance the truck out, and make it heavy with a low CG.

Upgrade all the ball joints to 1/8th scale ball ends, get aluminum lower supports, HIGH torque servos, four wheel steering, a seperate Rx 6 volt battery pack, don't worry about foams in the tires (better traction without the foams), ball bearings everywhere, light weight shock oil. Ditch the sway bars, and get some stainless steel machine driveshafts (the ones that cost $80 a peice).

Now, if you want something better than that, go full blown Modified Clodbuster.

[TXT Crazy]

Oh...I seem to have been proven wrong:( . Oh well I'm getting a full blown clodbuster in 2 1/2 months. So ha

[rodzombie]

Originally posted by rodzombie
Hey junk4calata what motors are you gonna run in that crawler? Are you using the stock tranny? How about pinion size? Please do tell :D I've been trying to research what parts I need to enhance my TXT's climbing ability.

I'm sorry calata! I was pretty tired last night. The question was suppose to be for one_mean_rc10gt. But thanks for you input as well. It seems alot of people like the stock motors for rock crawling. I just like to research befor I make a final choice on any mods. I guess the newness hasn't worn off yet.
:D

[junk4calata]

Originally posted by rodzombie
I'm sorry calata! I was pretty tired last night. The question was suppose to be for one_mean_rc10gt. But thanks for you input as well. It seems alot of people like the stock motors for rock crawling. I just like to research befor I make a final choice on any mods. I guess the newness hasn't worn off yet.
:D

No problem and welcome to the forum. :D

[TXT Crazy]

Is he a TXT-1 person now? Welcome to the fourm, where everyday brings new stuff and money problems.

[junk4calata]

Originally posted by TXT Crazy
Is he a TXT-1 person now? Welcome to the fourm, where everyday brings new stuff and money problems.

:eek: :eek: :eek:

Never thought about it that way but its SOOO TRUE

:eek: :eek:

[one_mean_rc10gt]

TXT Crazy it's all good.

rodzombie I am using Magnetic Mayhem motors and 12 Tooth RRP Pinions and stock tranny. Check out www.rc4wd.com for all of your TXT parts.

[TXT Crazy]

Uh O. Nor more fun for Jack. Quote from my friend "Is something buring?". No, That is not good. My Super Rooster is getting REALLY hot, any suggestions?

[junk4calata]

Originally posted by TXT Crazy
Uh O. Nor more fun for Jack. Quote from my friend "Is something buring?". No, That is not good. My Super Rooster is getting REALLY hot, any suggestions?

Can you post what combo your running / pinion & spur combo / normal or locked axles / have you done any troubleshooting to see if anything is binding?

[TXT Crazy]

Originally posted by junk4calata
Can you post what combo your running / pinion & spur combo / normal or locked axles / have you done any troubleshooting to see if anything is binding?

Stock Pinion/spur . Normal Axle's. No trouble shooting but recently been rebuilt no preformance lost no visual problems. 15 turn's.

[krisI.925]

any of you guys on the maxxtraxx board to. The forum has been down for a while and i dont know why.

Also do you think 5 1500 sub c cells would be good for a desent reciever pack.

[TXT Crazy]

No. Neither Do I. Maybe.

[newracer]

Originally posted by TXT Crazy
Stock Pinion/spur . Normal Axle's. No trouble shooting but recently been rebuilt no preformance lost no visual problems. 15 turn's.

is your gear mesh correct? Check for any binding.

[TXT Crazy]

I'll check, but do you think I have gone too far with power? Can I mount a fan above my ESC or something?

[krisI.925]

TXT Crazy how many cells are u running. If your only running 6 then you probably need to gear down. But if your running more than you should probably install a fan with those motors. I did that with my ESC but also fans cause a lot of interference. If you do use one make sure u have an FM radio.

[junk4calata]

You don't need a fan with that gearging. If you say you just rebuilt it, I'm not sure how far into the rebuilt you went. I also suggest that you check your gearmesh. Also, did you do water / mud running lately? How old are your stock motors? I'm hinting that the brushes might be dirty / worn.

If you rebuilt the axles also, remove one end of the drive shafts and gently spin the tires to check for binding.

[Hairball]

Every ESC could use a fan. Simple rule of electronics. Lower the operating temp, increase the life span.

[Anthony]

i think that 5 1500mah cell should be fine i use 5 2000mah cells for mine becuse i have 2 1/4 scale cs-80 servos.
these for the price are the best you can get 334ozs. of torque

[hellbent]

long time no speak, I have been off the computer for a while so i havnt posted anything, but i got tired of twisting the e-maxx shafts on my txt so i cut the stock txt shafts to fit with the e-maxx tranny that is completed and i LOVE IT!