Duratrax Thunderquake

[StevePond]

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[StevePond]

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[guver]

This truck is too tempting at just $299

They don't seem too popular though.

[FatGuy]

i recently bought this truck and let me tell you , for what you pay this truck is awesome. there are plenty of sites out there dedicated to this truck, especially those that show you how to run twins. Buy it, you'll like it. Don't jump on the T-maxx and savage band wagon.

[guver]

Yae, I got an E-maxx, cuz it was electric (I didn't have any nitro)
then I got an ODST which just gave me fits(it does great now)

I'm ready for this, it sure seems like you get a lots of truck for your money. Why are'nt they very popular? Maybe next season for me, winter is setting in.

[crip]

I have a Thunder Quake and Overdrive ST, I've repaired the Overdrive and swapped for CV, but just care more for the TQ.
I need to put a heavier steering servo in the TQ, mine is so weak it barely steeres when moving. What engine upgrades can be added to it that are a direct bolt in?

[Remedy1]

Don't forget to use the coupon code: 010T1 and it brings the price down to 285 for the TQ.

[Remedy1]

Anyone here that has a TQ, having a hard time starting the engine?:confused:

[MikeB]

Anybody know where I can find some reviews of this MT?

[WYATT_EARP]

hi guys ..... the xtm 24.7 reg shaft is a direct bolt in ... but if you get the xtm 24.7 pro you just gotta cut the shaft ...

biggest help i found to start the engine was to prime it .. take the tube off your muffler that leads to the fuel tank ... open the carb with your hand ... and blow into the tube until you just see the fuel come into the carb .... then reattach the line to the muffler ... put on your glow stick ... and let er rip .....


a good web site dedicated mostly to the thunder quake ...

www.extremercparts.com

there used to be alot of info on here until they lost all the posts ....


the thunder quake does have it's weaknesses ... but with some better parts ... it rocks ....

every truck needs better parts ... there has yet to be a truck that is totally complete and can take everything you give it ....

[crash_me_over]

Originally posted by Remedy1
Anyone here that has a TQ, having a hard time starting the engine?:confused:


Assuming that your needle settings are correct....you can loosen the glow plug 1/4 turn when you are ready to start the engine. Once the engine is running....then simply tighten the glow plug and drive.


Good Luck!

[crash_me_over]

Originally posted by MikeB
Anybody know where I can find some reviews of this MT?



http://www.maxxskunkworks.com/MaxxRevTQ.htm

[MikeB]

I just got my TQ today, and I must say, its huge, just what I wanted! :D I can't run it yet tho, nitro hasn't come in yet :mad:

[guver]

Looking forward to your report. I'm still holding back until winter is over.

[Remedy1]

OMG! I finally got my truck started and it is beyond fast. Words can't express how satisfied I am with this truck. I'm in complete Awe right now. I'm going back to order another one. That's how much I like it.:eek:

[crash_me_over]

I had mine out today to run the 11th tank of fuel through it....running on pavement with no bumps....jumping....rocks....ruts....not a thing to be the casue of what happened to it. I was driving it around in large circles....speeding up then slowing down.....and all of a sudden it acted like I slammed on the brakes. I checked the brake and it was fine.....but when I would give it throttle....it would not go.....and seemed to struggle to go when I gave it more throttle. I pinched the fuel line and stopped the engine....and since it was cold outside I put it in my truck and took it home to have a better look.

I cannot find anything wrong with it......at lease from outward appearances. I'm perplexed as to what it might be?:confused: Anyone have any ideas?

[Remedy1]

My truck is also down as well. I bought a Dynamite Fail safe for it and it did nothing to stop my truck from going out of control and hitting a soccer goal post.


Picture (http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/24449f4/bc/pc+photos/__hr_/DSCF0020.jpg?phXZM7_Ap9RQwcCm)


What kind of aftermarket servo are you guys using for the steering? The factory servo on this is pathetic.

[crash_me_over]

Originally posted by Remedy1
My truck is also down as well. I bought a Dynamite Fail safe for it and it did nothing to stop my truck from going out of control and hitting a soccer goal post.


Picture (http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/24449f4/bc/pc+photos/__hr_/DSCF0020.jpg?phXZM7_Ap9RQwcCm)


What kind of aftermarket servo are you guys using for the steering? The factory servo on this is pathetic.


I found the problem on my TQ:

The 4 screws that hold the spur gear on had come lose and were grinding into the one way causing it to stop. Tore it down and went over everything with a fine tooth comb.....got it back together and now need some decent weather to go give it a whirl.


As for a replacement servo...I just won 2 of these on eBay:


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=19164&item=3165986983

[Remedy1]

Wow, those were practically a steal for you.:eek: :cool:

[guver]

I use a cs or ms 70 bb mg on my trucks. I think it's 104 oz. tork, not sure what the stock one on the tq is though.

[crash_me_over]

Originally posted by Remedy1
Wow, those were practically a steal for you.:eek: :cool:


They appear to be a good bargain....but then I have never used GWS servos before so this will be my first experience with them.

The company selling them has a few more of them for sale in case your interested?

[tl_ke_racer]

is this a good offroader, im lookin to get my first nitro offroader, i was wonderin if its a reliable and dependable truck for bashing.

[crash_me_over]

Originally posted by tl_ke_racer
is this a good offroader, im lookin to get my first nitro offroader, i was wonderin if its a reliable and dependable truck for bashing.

You could ask several people if the TQ is a reliable and dependable off road rig and you would get varied answers. Partly because some guys do not follow a few simple steps to insure that it will be as good as any off road rig.

Because the rig has many metal to metal parts....you have to make sure that you use loctite on all of the screws....etc....and you will enjoy this rig as much as any other. While it comes as a RTR....ready to run....some guys feel it should not have to be gone through out of the box to insure that all of the metal to metal screws have had loctite on them......but in reality you'll want to go over any RTR rig to make sure it's ready to go as there will always be some rigs that have things missed on them during manufacturing.

If you want to ask others about this rig.....guys who really know all about it.....just follow the link:

http://home-bound1.com/tqforum/index.php?sid=290d91302a69fdba57df0533dc8af34e

[RrR]

The sell Tower has on the Thunder Quakes was to much for me!! So I ordered my one. Are thay a good first nitro? Are thay reliable? Will most of the parts from the Axis,Demon,Nitro Quake work on it? What the real top speed with 10%Red Alert fuel?

[josephkim]

Can someone give me some ballpark settings for the torq .21? for the low speed espiecially. Also, what are the factory settings?

[catman25]

i can get it to roll nice but as soon as i put engine back on and go it doesnt have enough braken power..so i tighten them and now i cant get it loose?you dont tighten the screws down all the way do you? thanks

[crash_me_over]

Originally posted by josephkim
Can someone give me some ballpark settings for the torq .21? for the low speed espiecially. Also, what are the factory settings?


Go here and download the manual for reference:

http://www.duratrax.com/pdf/index.html

[josephkim]

Originally posted by crash_me_over
Go here and download the manual for reference:

http://www.duratrax.com/pdf/index.html

Yes, but it does not give me ballpark settings for the low speed needle! Help please.

[crash_me_over]

Originally posted by josephkim
Yes, but it does not give me ballpark settings for the low speed needle! Help please.

High - Speed Needle Settings:

3 turns out from fully closed position as new from the factory.

Low - Speed Needle Settings:

The low speed needle is turned out just where it meets the carb housing so it even with the housing. That is a starting point.

You'll need to do a pinch test once you have the engine fully warmed up. With the engine at idle...pinch the fuel line going to the carb and listen to how the engine speeds up....or slows down. If the engine increases it's speed for about 2 or 3 seconds and then loses speed, the needle is set correctly. If the engine loses RPM quickly, it is set too lean and the low - speed needle needs to be opened (counterclockwise) to richen the mixture. Pinch again to check the mixture. If the engine takes longer than 4 seconds to slow down, lean (clockwise) the low - speed needle and then pinch again to check the mixture.

Throtte Stop Screw:

The barrel should be approximately 1.5mm (between 1/32" and 1/16") from fully closed.

[josephkim]

ok thank you!

[catman25]

i dont have alot of money so i was looking for one that had the same specs as the sx-210mg steering servo.Thing is ,nno where states the torque or speed to get ione thats comparible.I found some nice deals on servohut.com but dont want to under power or underspeed my steering .
theses are just 2 im looking at
Dimensions : 1.60 x 0.79 x 1.69 in.
Weight:/ 2.58 oz.
Ball Bearings: Yes, 2BB
Metal Gears: Yes
Torque (4.8V): 103 oz. (6v) 119oz.
Transit Time (4.8V): 0.33 (6v) .27 sec.60°


Price $19.00

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Dimensions: 1.56 x 0.79 x 1.40 inch
Weight: 1.62 oz.

Torque 86oz.in. 6 Volts / 69oz. 4.8 Volts

Transit Time (6V): 0.17 / 4.8 Volts .21

Connectors


Price $13.25

there alot others on thier site so if you can tell me the specs of the sx-210mg then ill be able to compramiss a selection thanks

[RrR]

Man just got my new TQ broke in.I love it!!!

[WYATT_EARP]

get the servo with more torque ...

speed for steering don't matter much for these trucks ... you need the torque...

also get a rechargable battery pack for your reciever that is 6volts ... so you get the most out of your servos...

when you replace your steering servo .. move the stock one to the throttle/brake .... because it has more torque for your brakes ...

[yuckydog]

Can the Roto start be fit onto the stock TQ engine? Or can the Dirt Demon engine be fitted on the TQ? (Since they're pretty much the same truck...)

[catman25]

I just got another tq and im parting it out.If you need a part let me know.I'm sure a deaL CAN BE MADE.I do not want to deal with stupid ebay. write me for any questions
catman25@verizon.net

[WYATT_EARP]

yes the rotostart can be used on the torq engine .. if you are looking to replace the torq put in a xtm 24.7 biggest bang for your $$$

[yuckydog]

Originally posted by WYATT_EARP
yes the rotostart can be used on the torq engine .. if you are looking to replace the torq put in a xtm 24.7 biggest bang for your $$$

Thanks for the info. I'm not looking to replace the engine just yet but would like an easier way of starting. I read somewhere that the engine the Dirt Demon uses is just a bored out Torq 21? If so, I guess the Roto Start backplate would just bolt on with no problems?

[msyco]

i finally got my TQ running and all i can say is WOW! this is my first 1/8 nitro and i must say i'm very pleased with it although it could use a little more low end punch but other than that i would recommend it to anyone that wants to get into 1/8 scale nitro and not to be like everybody else and jump on the savage wagon. don't get me wrong the savage is a nice truck and i wouldn't mind having one myself, but the TQ ROCKS!:D :D :D

[guver]

This thread is dead, I just got my new tq ready. Stickers, and adjustments, ect.

How much front and rear toe and camber do everyone use for bashing around?

[guver]

Almost broken in now, my pullstart keeps melting on the exaust pipe. Does anyone use a box or starter motor or rotostart , ect.? I really like the monster gt one.

[crip]

Go here, they have a modification for the pull rope to keep it out of the exhaust. http://www.extremercparts.com/
Those guys on that site have everything you can think of to make it near indestructable, but prices seem high since there is no competition from other builders.

[guver]

That's kinda what I did, I didn't have any tubing so I used a spring for now, I'm looking for the correct back plate to use a rotostart. It's seems very tiny. with very close hole centers.

[rc10gtracer86]

what the speed diff. bettween the TQ and a MAXX-SAVAGE...just thinking about picking one up but never seen one run so I dont have a ball park figure on the speed.

Thanks,
Ryan

[guver]

the tq is no longer made, but the speed is I think 37 mph .

[rc10gtracer86]

my neighbor buddy has one he said he would sell me for 100.00 but it needs a reciever which I have a 2 channel, but that means no reverse untill I get a 3 chan. is it worth the 100.00? I also seen a full set of alum. arms on ebay for 90.00 brand new as well so ill prb. pick them up also. any info would be great thanks.
Ryan

[guver]

The TQ sounds like a deal, the arms , not hardly you'd have as much in them as the truck....

[WYATT_EARP]

100 for the tq is a good deal .... they were selling for 299 just before they were discontinued ...

the a-arms are nice but not needed ... i have yet to break my a-arms .. but they do look sweet

only thing i can really suggest is a better engine for it ... save the 90 from the a-arms and do yourself a favor and drop a better engine in it ...

i have 3 of these trucks ... 1 is stock (kids truck) mine has the xtm 24.7, t-maxx wheel adapters , cage , doubled spurs , aluminum diff cases. and the 3rd one is my twin project ...

the xtm makes the truck rip !!!! you may either want to double up the first gear spurs or get the thicker spurs at www.extremercparts.com

he just got them in and they are sweeeeeeeeeeet .....

this thread used to be huge but as you see in the first post something happened and they lost 8-9 pages of posts .... alot of good info was lost !!!!

but there is a message board at extreme and it is pretty much dedicated to the tq and you can find tons of info there !!!

[crip]

Wish I had the cash for the engine upgrade, but I have to replave my steering servo and save up for the cage with extra shock mounts. The steering arms are strong, but the stock ones I had bent from the sheer weight of the thing, arching down. I think I'm going to pull one of the head spacers to try for more power right now. Why use the smaller Tmaxx wheels?

[WYATT_EARP]

i put them on when i was still running the torq. gave better accelleration .. better turning control ... i just never changed back ... with the xtm it flies out of the hole .. corners good ... so i just left it ...

[crip]

I chucked the shim from the head, measured for clearance first, and got my servo mounted, a 103 oz.in. I think I'll give the Tmaxx wheels a shot next, I want to build my own cage with 4 shock mounts, can't afford to buy one.

[rc10gtracer86]

well the deal fell through....if anyone has a TQ for sale lemme know im intersted in one but live on a budget 18 living on his own...

Thanks,
Ryan

[guver]

I just sold my last one, I'm waiting on payment it went for $315 with the roto-starter.

[MOVINFAST]

what is the diff between a thunder and a nitro???

[jjmag26]

For one thing the thunder has two forward speeds and reverse.

[guver]

they're both being discontinued I beleive

[MOVINFAST]

probably because the big tires suck..(wobbly as all h...)....i was dissapointed with the nitro so i ditched the big tires and made it a axis...lol.....it kicks butt now....still have some engine bugs but when it goes it goes....

i made /machined an air starter for it ...the electric motors are so wimpy

i tubed off a 1/2 of travel on all the shocks too so it doesnt bottom out or roll to much....nice tight control now

[MOVINFAST]

btw i stuck on ofna rims...i just machined the hubs down to 17 mm hex 1/2 way so i can use either wheel ;-)

[shephead01]

i have a thunder quake and i love it, i also have a 2.5 tmaxx and the quake is much more reliable than the maxx, only watch out for the set screws comming loose on the driveshafts, even with locktite and also watch out for your pull start getting burned in half on the pipe ive had this happen twice.

[MOVINFAST]

i have 3 torq .21's and they are all different settings.....

http://www.duratrax.com

you can find all the info in downloads


i have 3 nitos..now axis,,,,the big tires are to sloppy for me,,,,,if you use the nitro gears 4.5:1 with the smaller tires it is a great short track get up and go car......if you are on a bigger track you will want to get the 3:1 axis gears

they are a well designed truck,,,,,the diffs are very tough,,,,,you just have to make sure they tightened everything..lol

[vetmxer]

i have a thunder quake and i love it, i also have a 2.5 tmaxx and the quake is much more reliable than the maxx, only watch out for the set screws comming loose on the driveshafts, even with locktite and also watch out for your pull start getting burned in half on the pipe ive had this happen twice.
get a rotostart the one for a savage 25 bolts right onto the stock engine and oneway. works on an xtm 24.7 engine also which is a good upgrade :D

[vetmxer]

http://www.mustangmods.com/data/9754/copy_of_dscf0198.jpg the bowtie 40's fit the stock rims good :D

[vetmxer]

need info on the TQ? check here http://www.extremercparts.com/forum/index.php this place is a ghost town i think a tumbleweed just rolled by

[RrR]

Heres my TQ

[bob333]

isn't the thunder quake being replaced by the war head

[TrU InTeGrA]

my somewhat horror :eek: story...http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?p=1964367#post1964367

TrU

[Big D]

Hi i a have a tq with a torq .21 eng. And i am planig on up grading it.
Whatup grades doyou think would be the best. For the most part
it is stock. I mostly do jumps and sharp turns with it.

[Challenger]

Hi i a have a tq with a torq .21 eng. And i am planig on up grading it.
Whatup grades doyou think would be the best. For the most part
it is stock. I mostly do jumps and sharp turns with it.

Pitch the torqless 21 and replace it with a Mach 26. Move the engine forward and do away with the two speed tranny. Pick either of the stock gears to run with, then shim it out using bearings to match up with the clutch bell. Use an ofna bell with alunimum clutch shoes. You might want to see if the fellow in Ohio is still making the heavy spur gears and use them. Search TQ to get link.

Summay, The TQ was originally made with heavy parts and if you work with it, it's not a bad truck and is fast with a 26 or a Mach 28.

[nomobux]

any interest in one that has 6 tanks thru it. long story. can send pics hotrod@elllensburg.com

[nomobux]

ooops .. make that hotrod@ellensburg.com