Traxxas Stampede Forum

[aminoelmo]

Has anyone been able to install an FLM extended chassis while keeping the stock plastic braces? I don't think it's designed to fit, I'm gonna have to get the FLM braces for sure.

I still have no clue about what to do with the steering problem, it's very weird, I'm actually thinking of trying the stock steering servo or the airtronics, the Hitec doesn't seem to be operating very well, don't know if it's got something to do with the FLM extensions or with something else but I'll let you know the outcome of trying the alternate servos.

One of the blades on the GTB ESC was torn apart when I slightly touched it while operating (and you can't stick it back with CA glue since it may damage the ESC circuitry), I was adjusting the ties that hold it down, so just in case you're ever in the same situation or working close to 30mmx30mm fans, they're very, very fragile, I've broken the one for the Integy fan/heatsink and the one for the GTB, and they're expensive, escpecially the Novak, for what they are. I'm trying to find alternatives in local shops but I might have to go to Tower.

I'm going to combine the two smaller batteries I've got (1500 and 2000mah) to have a 3rd decent battery (got another 3A and a 4A). I'll do it in parallel to maintain the voltage and increase the amps.

Also thinking about upgrading the rotor in the 5.5 for the 3.5 since they say it'll help make the brakes a lot stronger, it costs like 30 bucks though.

[francesco]

a "3rd hand" can be had at most electronic supply stores, hardwares, and hobby shops,..also big dept. stores should have it as well. botmund did an excellent job on his tutorial, very well thoguht out, explained excellent, and pictures are first rate.

Francesco,...did you go with the LRP i recommended???:D

z-man,
Yes I did. I thank you very much for the advise again. I have two 4100mah batteries. It might be a bit too much for the XL-5 ESC. What I know is that the XL-5 ESC (the one I have) got very hot each time I ran the truck before it die. The LRP does not get hot at all.

I probably need to look for a better motor and a better servo as it hardly keeps up with the other truck I have.

[nobmt]

I'm getting a new Stampede next week and I'm excited about hopping it up. What would be your advice for my first hop up? I'm new to this hobby and would appreciate any advice, thanks

[z-man280]

I'm getting a new Stampede next week and I'm excited about hopping it up. What would be your advice for my first hop up? I'm new to this hobby and would appreciate any advice, thanks
hi there! first hop up? bearings!!!!! from there, it begins to be a preference thing, the new pede has mixed reviews from people here, so rad over the posts close. I personally recommend NOT running your speed pinion that is included unless you have a 7 cell pack to help keep everythign running in its optimum "range"...voltage, power, ect. the speed pinion on a 6 cell pack can tax the system a bit, causing heat, and failure..

[aminoelmo]

First upgrade I did,and first upgrade I´d recommend would be tires, change to Proline Moabs, they´re the best! You should upgrade the bumper second, to an RPM or an aluminum bumper.

You have to get a decent battery with good amps, from 3amps up, you can find them on eBay or other shops, that´ll give you longer run times, and also get some of the basic repair accesories like shock oil, you´ll need refill every now and then to keep them in good shape. Rechargeable AA batteries will come handy for the transmitter.

If you start trying different pinion gear/spur gear combinations for faster top speeds, do short test runs to monitor heat on the motor and ESC to avoid burning them.

If you start doing wheelies, definitely get a wheelie bar, otherwise you´ll destroy the motor enclosure.

Let me know if you need any more hints or help with your upgrades, I got my pede about 3 months ago and have gone through the complete makeover with lots of mistakes and successful improvements as well.

[BIGDADDYV]

Bearings and Cvd's are what i did ...... Other than that i beat the life out of it :D

[Toothypaste]

Well my pede wheelies on 1/3 throttle and I maintain the mentality of not spending 40dollars on a wheelie bar when I can use my motor enclosure as one instead :D....yes, I am grinding it into a sharp knife but it'll hold.

[Toothypaste]

Am I the only person having great difficulty breaking my pede (obviously ignoring the drivetrain)? I spent a whole 2 hours landing it on things which were most certainly not the wheels and nothing broke! Has anyone managed to break any stock parts? (excluding drivetrain)

[rigrishracer22B]

no all i have broken was a body mount

[justinspankey]

i love my pede just now i need some new brushes for my motor but other then that its a tank. only thing i broke was body mount the the stinger motor died. so pedes are fun

[aminoelmo]

I've broken the front bulkhead, bent the knuckle hinge pins, bent two plastic rod ends, one rear stub axle pin, one spur gear, idler gear, a stinger, the transmitter antenna, bent body pins, ruined the antenna tube and almost destroyed the original body.

[silver wolf]

rear arm, bulk head, body mounts, bushings and bearings, castor blocks, servos, front shock tower i think thats it

[Toothypaste]

Somebody has been doing some 'throwing pede from 10 story tower block' i think :wow:

[BIGDADDYV]

Heres the real question ..... Name another truck that you would have half as much fun doing a quarter as much stuff to ???? :D

[francesco]

I'm getting a new Stampede next week and I'm excited about hopping it up. What would be your advice for my first hop up? I'm new to this hobby and would appreciate any advice, thanks

If you will drive this truck in your driveway normally, it would not need any hops up. The stock parts are fine. If you want to explore the limit of the stock motor, anything, from electric (speed controler in particular) to drivetrain could have problems. To me, it does not make much sense to use metal bumper, chasis (including shock tower, caster block, bulkhead, etc) while using the stock plastic drivetrain. I would focus on the drivetrain and the electrics.

[francesco]

Heres the real question ..... Name another truck that you would have half as much fun doing a quarter as much stuff to ???? :D

The metal stampede!!!

[Toothypaste]

Yeh......the pede needs a metal rollcage....

[BIGDADDYV]

fellas, to be honest i have built metal roll cages for the Pede and its kinda like using a chainsaw to take a fly off your friends forehead ..... PURE OVERKILL ...
the stock body mounts sit more than high enough to keep everything where it needs to be upon top impacts from just about any speeds ... It basically wieghs it down and does nothing but give your pals a reason to go DUDE CHECK IT OUT ....... ;)

[francesco]

Hey all,
I have just done some hups up on my truck and would like to share with you few pictures. You can find them in here (http://pbase.com/zhifengzhang/hobbies) .

[Toothypaste]

That's not a stampede :(

[RCmad93]

no it definitly isnt is isnt even electric.
What excatly is it?

[francesco]

oops, wrong group. Obviously not a Stampede. I can show you my stampede side by side with this truck if you are interested in it.

[francesco]

no it definitly isnt is isnt even electric.
What excatly is it?
It is nitro truck 1:8 scale.

[dallasv8]

looks like a losi lst to me.


ive had a stampede for a few years and i havnt found another rc that is as fun or tough.

[Adanmtxt1]

That would be a Losi LST2 you have there, but it'd be great if you'd show off your Pede! :)

[francesco]

Just took a quick shot on my pede and my LST2. Enjoy.

LST2 and Stampede

[francesco]

oops, forgot to include the file. Here is the picture. Let me know if you want more pictures. I usually don't like to upload lousy quality pictures so you can find higher quality pictures in http://pbase.com/zhifengzhang/hobbies (here)
LST2 and Stampede

[Adanmtxt1]

Both look fantastic, especially the way the orange rings for the beadlock rims on the LST2 bring out the orange cooling head!! Is that an LRP esc on the Stampede? I do not think I am going to put any real money into my XL-5 Pede, other than either a 7-cell pack or (most likely) a slightly smaller pinion gear. I also see you decided to invert the rear shocks? I did that too to my HPI NMT's front shocks.

[francesco]

I am glad you like my color design. I did install a LRP esc (ai digital) in the pede suggested by z-man after my xl-5 esc died and am very happy with it although it is pricy for the level of the truck. I am impressed that you can identify it from the picture. As for the 7-cell pack, I think your speed controller might get burned if you use that. This is only a guess based on the bad experience with the XL-5 esc I had.

You can check you more pictures in http://pbase.com/zhifengzhang/hobbies (I set up the link wrong in my previous message).

[DPRacinG]

Does the middle gear on u guys pede strip alot?

[francesco]

I had some problem with my gears the first week I had the truck. After I readujsted the motor position closer to the spur gear, problems seem go away. Right now the problem I have is not be able to get to top speed. I have not yet opened the trans since last time re-adujst the motor position.

[rigrishracer22B]

I had some problem with my gears the first week I had the truck. After I readujsted the motor position closer to the spur gear, problems seem go away. Right now the problem I have is not be able to get to top speed. I have not yet opened the trans since last time re-adujst the motor position.


I have a problem stripping gears especially with the higher torque motors.
and my pede has a problem reaching top speed.

How long have you had yours???

[francesco]

Less than 2 months, probably about 6 weeks. I would not use a higher torque motor on this truck. The stock motor is already too much power for the truck.

[BIGDADDYV]

Less than 2 months, probably about 6 weeks. I would not use a higher torque motor on this truck. The stock motor is already too much power for the truck.


I dont know if I would go that far as to say the stock motor is too much for this truck but it really gets up and goes .. I havent had any of the stripping problems on the internal parts to the tranny . The spur on the other hand is a different story ....... I keep 76 and 80 tooth spurs in my tool box at all times if that gives you a hint ..... But i really say experiment....Its a great truck and :D lots of fun

[fastrc]

francesco I think the solution to your problems or at least one of them is an aluminum idler gear and as the for the stock motor mine burnt up the day after i got my stampede, but i personally thought the stock motor was slow. For the other problem....not reaching top speed....there are many things that could be the cause of this, but some maybe would be that your radio's throttle is trimmed back or esc not calibrated right or something but it shouls be easy to fix. Another thing that I would reccomend is ball bearings with rpm carriers but even with bushings they shouldnt restrict the speed much.

[z-man280]

francesco I think the solution to your problems or at least one of them is an aluminum idler gear and as the for the stock motor mine burnt up the day after i got my stampede, but i personally thought the stock motor was slow..


a 12 T was too slow??? :eek:

Francesco, glad you are happier with the 'Pede now. I have noticed quite a few things. I have had 3 stampede's, all modded at one point or another, albeit the last one not much at all. My 2nd one got the most mods, and i ran a 15x4 speed gems jade motor...although for touring cars, it really worked well in the truck. With a 7 cell pack and a "good" esc, it moved quite nicely. I'm not a big fan of running something at its limits,..and i think Traxxas dropped the ball on this one. Duratrax includes i believe a 15 turn motor with the Evader, but an ESC that will drop to 12T. That is how is should be, a little "cushion" , if you will.

I've done quite a bit with mine, and a couple of cheap mods to make them tough as nails are:

repalce shock caps with aluminum- stock bodies seem fine, the caps stay put on those 7ft. and higher jumps.

30 wt. rear, 40 wt. front, 3 hole pistons all around- slows damping in the front a touch at speed, making the front end "loft" a bit in the air, very controllable jumping, yet soft enough to "3-wheel" in the corners...

"strut" mod to shock tower- taking 4-40 rod with either ball ends, or captured, from the chassis to the verticle part of the body mount ( just below the lower "plate" that stand-offs are molded to) makes the shock tower MUCH stronger...

thick diff- silly putty, liquid nails, used them all, make the diff more on the lines of a ball diff, much better control, added traction

best of all, its about $20 to do all the mods:D

hope this might help guys,.. dont forget, the slipper is your FRIEND!


Ron

[francesco]

Thanks for the information. Where do you get your aluminum idler?

[francesco]

z-man,
Thanks again. The LPR esc works very well. Where do you get your parts?

[rigrishracer22B]

I have had my stampede for 5 years this june and It is starting to get worn out It isint reaching its top speed anymore no matter what i gear it at.(Right now a pede with a 20turn stinger can outrun my pede and I put a brand new method 15 turn motor with a rooster esc in it) and i was wondering if this has happend with anyone else. I am thinking about buying a new stampede but I wanted to see what the problem is with mine first.


I was thinking of getting these to help get some of my speed back

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXAW60&P=7

and these

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXD050&P=M


I cant give up on this pede it was my very first (fast and reliable) RC car :D :D :D

[aminoelmo]

I am thinking about buying a new stampede but I wanted to see what the problem is with mine first.

The CVD kit and bearings should help a lot. You gotta make sure you still have good tires also (good grip), as balanced as possible and glued to the rims. Only other things I can think of that could be affecting your speed would be gearing, slipper cluth setup, ESC throttle config. I would also get a new battery for a fresh start. Apply bearing oil/cleaner to the motor bearing also.

[rigrishracer22B]

Thanks 1 more question what would be a good adjustible camber arm for the pede

will this work
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXSP06&P=ML

[aminoelmo]

Thanks 1 more question what would be a good adjustible camber arm for the pede

will this work
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXSP06&P=ML

No those are too long, you need 54mm for the front:

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJH80&P=ML

And 72mm for the rear:

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJJ16&P=7

There's also a titanium kit available from Lunsford, which I'd definitely highly recommend!

http://www.lunsfordracing.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=LUNS&Product_Code=2723&Category_Code=TRUC-TRST

[francesco]

Titanium turnbuckle kit for the pede? Fantastics!!! How about the tie rod end? If the turnbuckle is titanium but the tie rod ends are made of plastic, does it make sense?

[aminoelmo]

Titanium turnbuckle kit for the pede? Fantastics!!! How about the tie rod end? If the turnbuckle is titanium but the tie rod ends are made of plastic, does it make sense?

Yes it does, because sometimes you´ll bend the turnbuckles if you hit them really hard. The rod ends are pretty hard, but you can also have a bag of spares for not much. You can also switch to ball cups and ball studs if you want to try something different, and Lunsford also makes the studs in titanium.

Does anybody have any hints on how to change the top gear from metal to plastic? I´m having a bit of trouble taking the stock metal top gear off from the pin.

[francesco]

Now I see a way to make my pede a super-truck. I am going for the mamba max 5700 and hops up the rest of the truck. With 3s lipo, it is supposed to top speed at 60mph! This is going to beat my lst2 but I need to replace almost all Traxxas stock parts. At the end, I will probably still call it Traxxas Stampede :-)

[rigrishracer22B]

How many hop ups do they make for the pede

[francesco]

almost everything

[fastrc]

francesco the aluminum idler gear and also many others hop ups and parts can be found at towerhobbies.com

[francesco]

where do you get a set of good shocks?

[aminoelmo]

where do you get a set of good shocks?


Go to tower and look for 'big bore', that'll show you the different sizes that are available for the Traxxas aluminum big bore shock absorbers.

For hop ups, remember to also visit www.fastlanemachine.com.

Lunsford also has a kit for the Pede that replaces all the hinge pins for titanium pins, for about $28 I think.

You can also add headlights and stop lights, some people do it themselves, or you can buy a set on eBay for about $15 which includes the 9V connector. Has anybody installed their lights 'behind' the body so that the lightbulb is not exposed? Making it look more like a real car?

[Toothypaste]

I'm also planning to grab a mamba max 5700 for my pede but instead of taking the 3s lipo route, I'm going for 12 nimh cells (probably two seperate 6 cell packs connected in series to save money on expensive chargers that will do 12 cells at a time). This will obviously add a fair bit of weight, so it seems a rear suspension upgrade will be a necessity. Will stock e-maxx shocks on the rear be stiffer and stronger than the pede shocks (I'm running a first edition pede)?

[BIGDADDYV]

I run the Evader St shocks and springs on the front and rear on my Pede and have for a few years now ..... No problems with them and they perform just great

[Toothypaste]

Are the springs stiffer than the stock pede shocks?

[rigrishracer22B]

has anyone tried gluing there diff

[Toothypaste]

To lock it?

[rigrishracer22B]

Yeah to lock.. Sorry :o I should have specified. :D

[Vato Loco]

My new Rusty Pede lexan chassis! not done yet, but just a sneak peak!
http://www.ultimaterc.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-4918

[rigrishracer22B]

man your good at that stuff. have you ever thought of selling those chassis

[Vato Loco]

couldn't make the stuff fast enought to make it worth while!

[z-man280]

Vato!!! where you been hiding??

HAWT looking rupede!

[Vato Loco]

Vato!!! where you been hiding??

HAWT looking rupede!
Under my rock! From time to time I need to crawl back under it to recharge :wave: My other rusty pede is going to be in Jan, 07' rcca readers rides!

[z-man280]

SWEEET!!!!!! congrats Chris! you deserve it man!!

[francesco]

I am getting my truck ready for the mamba maxx. By reviewing the motor mount in the stock setting, I notice it is pretty weak and not sure if it works for the mamba maxx. Does anyone know a better way to mount the motor or any hops up for this?

Here is the new picture for my pede:
getting ready for mamba maxx

[Vato Loco]

got mor done to the rusty pede!
http://www.ultimaterc.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-4921

[z-man280]

:eek: :eek: :eek: SICK!

[Toothypaste]

Yes I have problems with the motor slipping away from the spur, causing some slipping and I am not even on brushless.

I have heard that 'fat boy motor screws, short' can prevent this. http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXY800&P=7

[cooleocool]

Hey guys... I don't come here much, but I thought I'd stop by and share a bit. Here is a video of my Stampede. Powered by a 17-turn Team Orion Sv2 Pro BB motor geared 14/86 with 0 degrees of timing. The ESC is a LRP F1 Super Reverse, tires are Masher 2000's, and I'm running six GP3700 cells.

This video was filmed and edited by me. I was also the driver, so if you can imagine, it was quite tricky taking video while driving, but I pulled it off nicely. I do my own action shots too...

Anyway, I hope you enjoy it. It's one of my best ones yet, from what I've been told!

Make sure to set the window size to "original size" since Google's defult is double. My video is 640x480, but google compresses and resizes the video.

Enjoy,


-Tom

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8710803252997324030&q=Stampede+Bash

For details and pictures of my Stampede go to my website page below. That page has mine, and my famlies Stampede's. I also have many other vehicles too... Mine is at the top.
http://www.freewebs.com/huronoutfittersracing/ourtraxxasstampedes.htm


Here are some pictures that I took yesterday too!
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/cooleocool2@sbcglobal.net/album/576460762332474945

[BIGDADDYV]

I installed a new pinon and spur into the xl-5 and all it does is slip.... I tried to adjust stuff but it keeps happenin ..... ANY ANSWERS ?????

[aminoelmo]

I installed a new pinon and spur into the xl-5 and all it does is slip.... I tried to adjust stuff but it keeps happenin ..... ANY ANSWERS ?????

Aren't gears for the XL-5 proprietary? That's what I had heard.

[aminoelmo]

I am getting my truck ready for the mamba maxx. By reviewing the motor mount in the stock setting, I notice it is pretty weak and not sure if it works for the mamba maxx. Does anyone know a better way to mount the motor or any hops up for this?

Here is the new picture for my pede:
getting ready for mamba maxx

Francesco, your cars look really cool.

Don´t you need to change your camber links for turnbuckles? Are you using extended arms? If so, you definitely need to change to longer turnbuckles to fix the extreme toe in...maybe you already know about this and got it taken care of...if you want to use titanium I can tell you exactly which sizes from Lunsford will work on the FLM extended arms. I´m changing my hinge pins to titanium next and the rotor in the Novak 5.5 to a 3.5 for better braking!

[francesco]

Thanks, Aminoelmo.

My turnbuckles are coming for replacing the stock chambers. I do have the extended arms and have ordered couples of 2 5/8" supper duty Turnbuckle ball cup kits along with several pairs of long 1/10th scale ball studs from Lunsford. I think they should fit in well as I did a measurement before I ordered them. The hinge pins are important as the stock ones are very easy to be bent especially for the ones that tie the castor blocks and steering blocks. I am also replacing the steering blocks and the rear wheel hub that can use 5x11 bearings. I have changed mamba max 5700 to 7700 as it has better performance for 7.4v batteries (worst than 5700 if you use 3s lipo or 11.4v batteries). Once the mamba monster max comes out, I will consider to make an electric lst2 but will definitely keep my nitro one unless I get a 1:5 or 1:6 scale gasoline monster truck. The gas trucks have their unique feel in driving them. Tunning the engine is also a lot of fun. The electrical ones are good for all around driving (I can even drive my pede in my basement!) and much cleaner. I still worry about the gears and the motor mount. I hope they will hold up well with the mamba max.

Do you know which T-Maxx beedlock wheel are good? I have ordered a set of maximizer stampede to maxx wheel adapters and am considering the Maximizer X75 (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXNWP5&P=7) and Pro-Line Maxx Road Rage (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXAGB9&P=ML) .

It is hard to do any color selection for the pede as almost everything is either plain silver or black.

[aminoelmo]

Does anybody have any suggestions for good pinion/spur gear grease? I'm using traxxas grease and it vanishes after a 10 min run.

I couldn't get the Hitec steering servo to work on my truck and had to go back to the stock one. The problem was the steering mount piece, the pieces supplied by Hitec didn't fit correctly, and the stock mount doesn't fit on the Hitec...The steering power on the Hitec also seemed to need some adjustment since it pulled harder to the right side than the left, didn't really take the time to open it and try to adjust the neutral position.

Does anybody know how to integrate the lights with the ESC? Not only to power them but to activate the stop lights when the car brakes or goes in reverse, I was told you can do this but don't know how...I'd asume you can hook up the lights to the radio receiver (spare slot) and operate them from there but now sure how they'd receive an on/off signal for the stops. I still have mine on a 9v in the meantime...

[BIGDADDYV]

Does anybody have any suggestions for good pinion/spur gear grease? I'm using traxxas grease and it vanishes after a 10 min run.

I couldn't get the Hitec steering servo to work on my truck and had to go back to the stock one. The problem was the steering mount piece, the pieces supplied by Hitec didn't fit correctly, and the stock mount doesn't fit on the Hitec...The steering power on the Hitec also seemed to need some adjustment since it pulled harder to the right side than the left, didn't really take the time to open it and try to adjust the neutral position.

Does anybody know how to integrate the lights with the ESC? Not only to power them but to activate the stop lights when the car brakes or goes in reverse, I was told you can do this but don't know how...I'd asume you can hook up the lights to the radio receiver (spare slot) and operate them from there but now sure how they'd receive an on/off signal for the stops. I still have mine on a 9v in the meantime...


I use a novak super rooster and that has the additional brake circuit ...

[cooleocool]

Does anybody have any suggestions for good pinion/spur gear grease? I'm using traxxas grease and it vanishes after a 10 min run.You should not put grease on the spur and pinion gears. That will cause them to attract dirt and such...

[rigrishracer22B]

I never have put grease on my spur and pinion gears...It coud cause like cooleocool said and could chip the spur gear..... But I heard soap like a bar of soap use it :confused:

[cooleocool]

I suppose soap may work, but I don't see a need for having to lube those gears. I've been running mine dry in all of my trucks, for many years.

[francesco]

dry is good unless you seal the case and clean it very often.

[aminoelmo]

Well I really followed the logic that if the transmission gears need grease, the outer gears needed it too, since they work just the same...so the friction you avoid inside the transmission with grease, you can also avoid on the other gears with the same technique...but now I´m not sure...I guess if it´s dissapearing it probably doesn´t have to be there...but I have no idea why.

Something interesting happened to me, the Kimbrough spur gear was ruined but it wasn´t because of damage to the teeth, it was because the side round holes were scratched flat by the slipper clutch discs, so when I tried to tighten it it couldn´t really get a good grip on the spur gear because of that difference in thickness...anybody seen this happen? As far as dirt goes, I had small issues before when I had the stock gear cover, but with the RPM and tighter screws (from the Stampede stainless steel set), really haven´t had any major dirt issues.

[francesco]

If you are serious about lubrication for the spur gear, by the way I think it is the right logic, get the White Lightning Self Cleaning Lubricant (http://premiumknives.com/ShopSite/White_Lightning_Self_Cleaning_Spray_on_Aerosol_9_o z_Can.html). You will be very happy with it.

The designs of the gears are pretty weak for this truck even relative to the stock motor (I meant the XL-5 version).

[rigrishracer22B]

Something interesting happened to me, the Kimbrough spur gear was ruined but it wasn´t because of damage to the teeth, it was because the side round holes were scratched flat by the slipper clutch discs,

Did you put those red pins in the gear

[aminoelmo]

Did you put those red pins in the gear

This will probably sound funny but...which red pins??

[rigrishracer22B]

there are little red pins that you have to put in the holes in the spur.

[rigrishracer22B]

here they are
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJK92&P=7


The spur is pro ok as long as u put the pegs in

[cooleocool]

Those are slipper pegs... If those are worn down or are missing, the spur gear would get messed up by the slipper plates.

[aminoelmo]

There you go! Thanks very much...I'm asuming this will also improve my traction...

I had the biggest accident yesterday with my pede, I was running it ar close to full speed and boooom, I hit a concrete column. Conclusions: aluminum bumpers found on eBay= bad, FLM stuff= amazing, Lunsford stuff= great, plastic braces= bad (I was trying to avoid the 35 bucks for FLM's), battery not secured tight enough= really bad (almost destroyed the receiver and the ESC, but everything's ok), stainless steel pede screws= amazing.

I ordered the FLM towers and braces last night, until I get those I can't use the car, it's broken in two parts. Also bought Novak's 3.5 rotor to upgrade my 5.5...we'll see.

[francesco]

Those are slipper pegs... If those are worn down or are missing, the spur gear would get messed up by the slipper plates.
FYI. The stampede xl-5 does not use the any pegs. It uses Torque-control slipper clutch (the same technology is used in the revo). The Torque-Control slipper clutch uses special semi-metallic friction material and finned aluminum alloy pressure plates to dissipate heat and provide consistent traction control. This systme is more suitable for the blushless setup.

[francesco]

There you go! Thanks very much...I'm asuming this will also improve my traction...

I had the biggest accident yesterday with my pede, I was running it ar close to full speed and boooom, I hit a concrete column. Conclusions: aluminum bumpers found on eBay= bad, FLM stuff= amazing, Lunsford stuff= great, plastic braces= bad (I was trying to avoid the 35 bucks for FLM's), battery not secured tight enough= really bad (almost destroyed the receiver and the ESC, but everything's ok), stainless steel pede screws= amazing.

I ordered the FLM towers and braces last night, until I get those I can't use the car, it's broken in two parts. Also bought Novak's 3.5 rotor to upgrade my 5.5...we'll see.

For the aluminum parts, the other alternative (than FLM) is to use the ones made by Hot Racing. I think they are even better.

My mamba max 7700 has arrived and has been installed. Based on the initial test drive, it is a pretty good system but my expectation might be a bit too high as my lst2 still out runs it. I have not yet program the esc so I might be able to get much better performance after the tuning process. I will post some pictures next week after installing the new wheels and tires.

[cooleocool]

FYI. The stampede xl-5 does not use the any pegs. It uses Torque-control slipper clutch (the same technology is used in the revo). The Torque-Control slipper clutch uses special semi-metallic friction material and finned aluminum alloy pressure plates to dissipate heat and provide consistent traction control. This systme is more suitable for the blushless setup.I know that. The person that was having the problems stated that he had a Kimbrough spur gear. Kimbrough doesn't make spurs for the XL5 trucks. Only the older ones...

[BIGDADDYV]

quick update folks .... 23/76 gears, super rooster esc, and a 10t trip motor = A LOST RACE FOR A STOCK T-MAXX :D
I guess he should have checked under the shell before challenging the PEDE OF SCALE 1/4 MILE DOOM :D

[francesco]

Here are some pictures for the mamba max setup. With a 10 min run, the temperatures recorded are 127F for the battery, 125F for the esc and 105F for the motor.
Mamba Max 7700kv

[cooleocool]

Looks like that could be quite fun... Way to much aluminum for me though. I'm a plastic guy.

[aminoelmo]

That´s a great car! Really nice setup. Which CVD are you using? Did you replace just the trans box or the trans itself too?

[etc1006]

IDK why anyone would replace the pegs with pegs.... For the same $ you can get diff balls and snap them in. And usually have a set or 2 of spares for more spurs.

[francesco]

Looks like that could be quite fun... Way to much aluminum for me though. I'm a plastic guy.
Thanks very much. I know you like aluminum. When I am up for the Kyosho buggy, I will show you the carbon fiber setup. Aluminum for trucks (showing, touring and perhaps bushing) and carbon fiber for cars or buggies, sounds good? I know it is not necessary but....hey what else do you try? Maybe some bio-material some day. I am still selling my pede (the plastic one) in case some one is interested in it.

The cvd is what you recommended sometime ago from rc-monster. My aluminum diff is coming but I think I will still use the plastic idler as I am a bit hesitate to go for metal to metal. What do you think? The spur gear is holding up well so far.

How do you make the servo saver work with the hitec servo? I just got the Hitec 5645MG servo but the traxxas servo ssaver adapter doese not fit with it.

[cooleocool]

You'll want a better servo saver anyway. You will not get the most out of your servo with the stocker. The Kimbrough Gas Truck saver is good. I'm pretty sure it comes with the adapter you'll need as well.

[aminoelmo]

The cvd is what you recommended sometime ago from rc-monster. My aluminum diff is coming but I think I will still use the plastic idler as I am a bit hesitate to go for metal to metal. What do you think? The spur gear is holding up well so far.

How do you make the servo saver work with the hitec servo? I just got the Hitec 5645MG servo but the traxxas servo ssaver adapter doese not fit with it.

Well, I'm curious about the CVD, because it's supposed to not fit the extended rear FLM arms...do you have it set on the widest position?

The idler gear, I'd change it for sure, I ruined mine in no time with the brushless setup, and you can try the metal-metal or just buy the top gear in plastic which you can also find in Tower. It was really tough for me to replace the metalic top gear because it's almost attached to the pin that holds it, so I had to use a hammer and something metallic with a whole to push it out. The top plastic gear has performed just fine.

As for the Hitec, I ended up switching to the stock steering servo in the meantime, but I've ordered this piece:

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXS362&P=ML

Which looks exactly like the stock piece, and it's designed for the Hitec servos...and it's made by Kimbrough so it should be reliable.

How did you attach the plastic chassis to the FLM chassis? Drill and screws?

[aminoelmo]

Another thing about the Hitec servo which you may have already noticed, you have to use a cutter to get rid of the plastic guides it has at the bottom (which would fit the stock chassis), because the FLM doesn't have the threads to fit the guides.

[cooleocool]

This is the servo saver I was talking about... I run one on my Stampede...

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXS361&P=ML

[francesco]

Thanks Cooleocool. It looks very similar to the stock one in the XL5. I will get one to see the difference.

I mounted the servo without any problem and did not modify anything on the servo. Using of the other cap came with the servo saver, I am now able to attach the servo saver to the Hitec servo. I still don't understand why the other one did not work. I use the MIP cvd kit from rc-monster (http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail.php?prod=MIP1219&cat=30) . It is long enough to fit the extended arms. There is a possibility that I get a regular arms although I did order the extended ones. The cvd works extremely well with the wheel hubs I have which use 5x11 bearings.

The chasis is indeed drilled and screwed. I cut a very small portion of the front of the stock chasis inorder to allow the servo mounted directry to the FLM chasis.

I really like the simplicity of the stampede. Once I settle the gears and tuning the esc (using the software in my pc and a usb connection that connects the esc with the computer, it is fun to set different parameters), I will have a nice short/mid range truck. This is perfect for using the truck around my house and I can also do some pretty seriou racing although it will not perform too well as I see two problems after I have installed the new motor.

First, the weight distribution of the truck is not good, especially when the truck runs fast. The extended arms and chasis help but the tail is still too heavy. The aluminum tranny case could be a wrong choice for this reason but it is good for heetsinking the motor, of course it looks good as well. Secondly, the slop of the drive shaft is too steep. Again, the extended arms help to make the slop lower but it is still too much. Choosing bigger wheels like the T-Maxx size might help, but from what I am seeing, it might not help enough, but I will find out more after I install the ones I have ordered.

What I have learned from this project is that problems related to mechenical parts are easier to be solved as soon as there are enough aftermarket parts. Structural problems are much harder to solve. So one should pay attention to the structure of the vehical first, aftermarket second, of course, only if you care about the optimal result. With this experience, my next project might very well be the Kyosho inferno STR electric conversoin.

[aminoelmo]

I use the MIP cvd kit from rc-monster (http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail.php?prod=MIP1219&cat=30) . It is long enough to fit the extended arms. There is a possibility that I get a regular arms although I did order the extended ones.

Yes I think you´ve got the standard electric sized a-arms because I only see one position available for the hinge pins on those pictures...I had the same problem when I ordered mine and had them replaced for the extended for only shipping cost...although I´m not sure you´re gonna want to do that now that it´s working fine with your CVD kit...I might get the same one and just use the narrower position unless I find another way of doing it....maybe a CVD kit for a different car will fit...is the CVD limiting your suspension travel?

[BIGDADDYV]

yes it doesnt allow the rear to bottom out

[TunaCan Charlie]

Also bought Novak's 3.5 rotor to upgrade my 5.5...we'll see.

Please post when you get a chance to install and test drive the new rotor! I'm running a 5.5 as well and I want to know if the sintered rotor is worth the $30+. Thanks!

[aminoelmo]

Absolutely, will do. They won't ship it 'til mid Nov though but I'll definitely post as soon as I get it and install it.

[Toothypaste]

Has anyone managed to get the spur gear on the pinion gear without any resistance OR slipping? What spur/ pinion did you use?

[aminoelmo]

Francesco, re the extended arms, I was wrong, they don't have a second position for the hinge pin, you either have extended or regular arms depending on the lenght and that's it.

I did get some info from RCBros about the CVD and it seems to work on extended FLM arms when you use the white spacers that come with it. I've ordered mine today! Did you replace your hinge pins for Lunsfords already?

[francesco]

I have installed all the hinge pins except the rear the ones that connect the arms and the tranny case as Lunsfords makes them a bit too short.

I have fine tuned the machine a lot. It runs much faster now with my NiMH batteries. By adjusting the positions of the shocks, the slops of the drive shafts can be almost horizontal. The gears are doing fine and I think the metal one will be great. I still don't like the servo saver and am looking for a bellcrank to replace it.

[BIGDADDYV]

************ GENERAL INFORMATION ALERT ON THE XL-5 PEDE *************

If you install any battery above a 3600 and run it at a full charge with the 23/86 gearing combo you will TOAST the stock "12" turn motor that comes with your truck ..... We did it to one with that gearing and a 4200 duratrax pack, but my buddy hasnt had any bad luck with his 3600 venom pack ...
Learn from his bad luck on this one folks .......

[francesco]

That probably explains all the troubles I had the first few weeks when I bought this truck as I have two 4100 batteries. At one point, I thought everthing was falling apart.

[rigrishracer22B]

what kind of tires does everyone run??????

[Vato Loco]

I run Moabs, just wish they were lower profile and wider. Other than that, me very happy;-)!

[rigrishracer22B]

Ok thanks

[BIGDADDYV]

right now i am still trying to burn through the 2.8 tires my Xl5 came with .... After that i have no clue

[Toothypaste]

Running stock.....until they make slicks look like moabs :D

[rigrishracer22B]

right now i am still trying to burn through the 2.8 tires my Xl5 came with .... After that i have no clue
how good do those tires hook up on dirt??

[aminoelmo]

Got some great news! FLM just finished their new aluminum driveshaft system for the extended rear a-arms for the electric Stampede, it costs $40.

They used 6mm axles instead of the standard 5mm for increased strength. Not sure if this is posted on their site yet but you can contact them and ask about it.

[francesco]

That sounds good. Here are some pictures with a set of T-Maxx size wheels.T-MAXX size wheels

[aminoelmo]

How is the mamba performing with those tires? What gearing are you using? And which beadlocks did you end up using?

[Toothypaste]

What wheels and tyres are they? And that looks like a mamba max if i'm not mistaken :D....must be running a one tooth pinion or something.....

[soupy1]

i hope i'm putting this in the right place :) i just bought my first real RC, a used electric stampede. i really don't know anything about the hobby. all i've owned in the past were cars from radio shack. my truck seems to run fine. it's mostly stock. i'm told it has had bearings put in it and there's a small clip-on heatsink on the stock 20T stinger motor. it has a traxxas xl-1 esc. i'm only using 1500mah NiCd packs with it, as i already had a few and a charger for them. like many folks, i'm on a budget. i have no desire to join a club or race my truck. i just want to run/bash around the homeplace. my questions to you good people:

how much runtime should i be expecting with this setup & 1500 packs?

what would be the cheapest way to maximize runtime for this truck, and how much runtime can you squeeze out of one of these without spending a mint?

i want to drive on pavement and the dirt lots. speed is fun, but not everything to me. i wouldn't mind, however, to be able to wheelie the truck. i would rather maximize the runtime. have no intention of jumping the truck some insane height, just maybe off the patio 4 or 5 feet up. these things in mind, what would you all suggest as my first couple hopups? maybe the motor, or gears?

thanks in advance for your patience and advice. :)

[BIGDADDYV]

how good do those tires hook up on dirt??

they work great for me on coal dirt and rock and arent too bad on loose gravel and grass hills

[aminoelmo]

Welcome to the forum Soupy1!

My first and only real RC to date is the E-Stampede too. For upgrades I´d suggest the following order:

1. Battery with more amps, you can get a 3000mah battery at www.towerhobbies.com or eBay for about $25, and a charger for it for around 25 bucks too (look for Piranha in that same store)

2. RPM Bumper, $7 at Tower.

3. Tires. Proline Moabs are one of the best options, Masher 2K´s also. You´ll notice a big difference compared to the stock tires, which are a lot more slippery.

From there on, you can do many many upgrades that´ll improve the car´s performance and resistance to abuse!

Be careful if you´re going to experience with different gearing options (pinion and spur gears) as you may overheat the motor or ESC and burn them. It all depends on what you´re looking for, top speed or better acceleration power/traction. You´ll get plenty of advice here depending on what your goals are. But in the meantime the most important thing is that you get a better battery so you can run the car a lot longer! You´ll be amazed of the difference when using a 3AMP battery!

If you can, also get a small bottle of shock oil to refill your shock absorbers. And get some bearing lubricant to give your bearings some maintenance.

Keep www.traxxas.com and www.buytraxxas.com on your favorite links as you´ll need to check them often to see part lists, diagrams, optional parts, etc.

Good luck and enjoy your truck!

[francesco]

What wheels and tyres are they? And that looks like a mamba max if i'm not mistaken :D....must be running a one tooth pinion or something.....
LOL, one tooth eh? These are the HPI dirt claws tire b compound (5.7" outer diameter) with 90/17 gear ratio which is bad as the transmission ratio is 2.75 on the electric Stampede which gives the rollout ratio 1.244. It would be ideal though using 90/19 with a 3.75 transmission ratio which is used for the nitro stampede. Is there way to change the transmission ratio?

[dallasv8]

i run 91/14 with a 10x2 mod motor

you can get some really cheap 3700 batteries fom this mob in Australia

http://www.feralbatteries.com.au/category.aspx?id=%2022

[soupy1]

in ref to my stock electric stampede, i have the stock 20T stinger in it. when i dump a 1500mah thru it, the pack gets a little warm, the esc gets slightly warm, but the motor gets a little warmer. i can touch the bare motor, but if i leave my finger on it at all, it burns. so how hot is hot? if a 1500mah pack heats up the motor, can i run a 3000mah thru it all at once or would this get it too hot?

other question: i have a tower power 420 ac/dc charger. is this for NiCd only? should it charge NiMH, or will it damage them? **nevermind, just looked on tower's page. it plainly says it's not recommended for NiMH. i suppose i'll need a charger along with the 3000mah+ NiMH packs.

thanks much, folks, and thanks for the info thus far. :)

[rigrishracer22B]

ok the motor I dont usually worry about the motor heat its when the esc starts getting to hot too handle.The motors well my motor gets super hot but that is because of the strain I put them on.1 could be gearing,where are you running and what is your gearing..As for the charger I have this
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXAVN1&P=ML
I have had it for 4 years now and it is still charging good.and it is for nicd and nimh.

[soupy1]

i'm running on pavement and just thru the yard, small hills and gravel drives. as for gearing, i really have no idea. i would think it's stock, as nearly all the rest of the truck is. i've not taken it apart, and i bought the truck used. the motor has a small clip-on heat sink on it, and it seems to help. i just didn't want to burn anything up. the esc gets warm, but i could hold it in my hand all day, it's not bad at all.

[cooleocool]

what kind of tires does everyone run??????I run Mashers 2000's on mine:
http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/4049/stampedeapril292006onthebeach004bk9.th.jpg (http://img112.imageshack.us/my.php?image=stampedeapril292006onthebeach004bk9.j pg)

Mashers on my dad's:
http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/6527/sstampedeapril82006007cm0.th.jpg (http://img507.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sstampedeapril82006007cm0.jpg)

Stockers on the brother's:
http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/6807/derreckstampedemay320063ko2.th.jpg (http://img49.imageshack.us/my.php?image=derreckstampedemay320063ko2.jpg)

Stockers on Project Big Red One:
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/7928/bigredone11vp4.th.jpg (http://img237.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bigredone11vp4.jpg)

And Swamp Dawgs on Project Big Blue One:
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/7905/traxxasstampedeprojectfji4.th.jpg (http://img87.imageshack.us/my.php?image=traxxasstampedeprojectfji4.jpg)

[Toothypaste]

What mamba max system has everyone put in their pede? (you will all, of course, already have got one lol)

[Marv829]

What mamba max system has everyone put in their pede? (you will all, of course, already have got one lol)

MM5700 geared 12/87 - 16/87 with A123 2s1p and 3s1p batteries.

Tires: Proline Masher 2Ks.

Nice looking trucks Cooleocool.

[francesco]

mm 7700 6-8 cells or 2s1p batteries

pro-line road rage II 2.2 geared 20/83
stock tires geared 17/90
HPI dirt claws geared 13/90

The first tire-gear setup is the best. The MM 7700 burned all my Tamiya connectors (I am using banana plugs now) and cracked one of the cvd.

[Toothypaste]

Think I'll go for the 5700 then....the 7700 sounds a bit lethal :D......how's the speed in comparison with nitros on nimh cells?

[Toothypaste]

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMXV0&P=0

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMXV4&P=0

What is the difference between associated and losi style bearing mounting?

[Marv829]

Will those rims bolt-up on the Pede?

If your going to use 4" tires I would recommend the MM7700 with 6-8cell nimh packs. With 5" tires and 6cells I would still go for the MM7700.

I use the 7700 in my Rustler and the 5700 in the Stampede.

[BIGDADDYV]

I would like to make a plead for extra stock Pede parts .. I am trying to get a few projects going for my 8yr old and his new best friend ..... His buddy doesnt come from a family that is finacially capable of getting him an Rc so I am trying to put one together for him ... Since my buddies all have Pedes we figure why not build one for them ... We are trying to get things together for a surprise Christmas gift for him and any parts that you guys have laying around would be greatly appreciated ..... I am not asking for free stuff by any means (although that would be fantastic) just some reasonably priced stuff for a really nice boy ... Please LMK what you guys have via email ( bdv_72@msn.com) and I would like to thank you all in advanced ...
Thanks, Big V ....

[Toothypaste]

I do have loads of stock parts....but they're MINE :D......no I'd love to help you out but I'm in the UK.....

[BIGDADDYV]

we dont mind parts from accross the pond :D .... BTW we love your muffins :D
Thanks anyway Toothy ;)

[francesco]

That is a fastistics idea. I probably should do the same to my 7 years old. I don't like the Traxxas parts so I do have a lot of stock parts. How are you going to get them?

[BIGDADDYV]

I dont know at this point Francesco, I was really hoping to fall into a bit of luck here on the forums . I have a thread in the WANTED slot here but havent had alot of luck today thus far ..... My sons buddy is a really nice kid its just his family doesnt have funds to get him anywhere near a truck ... My buddies that bash here at my house have all agreed this is a great idea and pretty much as of right now we are looking twords all the upgrading fanatics on this site to kinda come through for us .... Eli is a good pilot as far as stock trucks go (he and my son take turns using his E-pede) but i would really like to get him into his own so he can hang out with all of us when we meet here at my place on Wednesday nights to either bash or tune our rides .... I have 15 acres of coal dirt and empty field here that we have made into a track so my house is kinda like grand central when we all go out there to run .... From scrounging around we have come up with a set of wheels and road tires for him and a Radio and RX, and if my buddy can find his old 3003 servo we have that covered .. As far as motors go I am going to swap my sons 20t stinger for Eli's truck and then give my sone the "12 turn" that came with my new XL-5 Pede .. I had a fella send me his old A-arms for the front and rear and we were all really Jazzed about that until they arrived and we realised they were cracked in several places .... But basically thats where we are at ... Thanks for taking an interest and when and If we have built the truck for him we are going to take pics and video and start a new THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED thread here on the board so newbies and old members alike can see that we can all keep this hobby going even if its just with spare or "junk parts" ...
TTYL All I have rambled anough . Big V

[silver wolf]

bigdaddyv ygm.

[BIGDADDYV]

Back atcha Silver Wolf ... ;) thanks again

[Marv829]

Could you post a list of what you still need so you don't end up with too much of something and nothing of what's needed?

I could part with some stock axle carriers, steering blocks and maybe a stinger motor with a MSC. Or how about some used 6cell packs.

[BIGDADDYV]

so far Marv all we have are some drive lines a full set of ball bearings (just donated by my buddy the machinist) a radio and rx and an onroad set of rims and tires . other than that we are at ground zero ... I am also offering up for a trade for Eli's Stampede is my Custom painted never mounted 69 camaro shell 200mm ... Fas Black tinted windows and flamed like a bad boy I will try to attach a pic .. It was Painted by THE KING and shown for a while in the painted forums .. I love this shell but have never mounted it to my TC3 .... LMK Fellas i need all the help I can get ....

[BIGDADDYV]

[COLOR=Black]

thats the camaro shell I am willing to trade for Pede parts or maybe even a roller . I paid over 60 bucks for it .... Please fellas LMK ... Thanks again .... Big V

[z-man280]

still diggin for parts Vince, i shoudl have something together by the weekend for ya.

[BIGDADDYV]

sweet Z-man and thanks again ..... its soo appreciated ...

[rigrishracer22B]

nice body

[BIGDADDYV]

thanks Rig ..... Its for trade for some spare Stampede parts or a roller ... ;)

[rigrishracer22B]

ha ha ha I would have traded but this year racing the pede I have no spare parts left there all on the truck....But I have a bunch of broken parts if your interested..

[francesco]

Just took some pictures of my pede with the pro-line road rage II 2.2. This set of tires works very well with the truck on hard surface.

[cooleocool]

Why aren't all your tires going the same way? You must get no traction with that BL system and those tires.

[francesco]

Thanks to point it out to me. Need to reglue one tire.

[cooleocool]

Just another note... The three that are the same should be flipped the other way.

[francesco]

Yes, I did, it performs much better. I really like this set of tires.

[BIGDADDYV]

if you like those tires youll love the v-groove tires from hpi ...... TALK ABOUT STREET MEAT !!!!!!!!!!! :)

[rigrishracer22B]

Francesco where did you get all that alluminum at????

[francesco]

Here are the links:
Chassis kit (http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail.php?prod=FLMEXTPEDEKIT&cat=30)
Chassis braces (http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail.php?prod=FLM22400&cat=30)
Front steering blocks (http://www.hobbyetc.com/cgi-bin/item.cgi?part_id=32262)
Rear wheel hubs (http://www.hobbyetc.com/cgi-bin/item.cgi?part_id=32263)
Transmission case (http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail.php?prod=FLMaltranny&cat=30)
MIP cvd kit (http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail.php?prod=MIP1219&cat=30)
I also use 5x11mm ball bearings for the steering blocks and wheel blocks. As for the steering turnbuckles, wheel bars and hinge pins, Lunsford Racing (http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail.php?prod=MIP1219&cat=30) has a set for this truck but I found the hinge pings for the Fastlane Machine aluminum rear arms are little too short. You also need to pay attention to the length of the turnbuckes if you use extended arms.

[rigrishracer22B]

thanks I appreciate it

[Toothypaste]

I wish you wouldn't post piccies of your truck on here.

1. I keep drooling on my keyboard and am in danger of electrocuting myself.

2. Im very jealous and cry everytime I see it.

3. Staring at the same picture for too long has got to be bad for your health..

Have you got the steel diff too (just wondering because I suppose if you had that, there would be no need for a slipper)?

[BIGDADDYV]

Yeah !!!!!!!!!!! What Toothy Said :) ;)

[aminoelmo]

Finally received the parts to restore my car, the plastic braces had broken and now I'm installing FLM. Also got the towers...we'll see. Also trying the Kimbrough servo saver for the Hitec to see if I can get it to work.

Does anybody know if you can use Maxx bodies on the FLM extended chassis?

[glacierangel]

about the new 06 stampede, is it really much of an improvement over the old?
i mean i know it will be more powerful, so faster, and better esc, but all the other parts are about the same, right?
also is the stock 12 turn engine on it any good, or a necessary replacement?

[francesco]

I wish you wouldn't post piccies of your truck on here.

1. I keep drooling on my keyboard and am in danger of electrocuting myself.

2. Im very jealous and cry everytime I see it.

3. Staring at the same picture for too long has got to be bad for your health..

Have you got the steel diff too (just wondering because I suppose if you had that, there would be no need for a slipper)?

I do have all metal gears except for the spur gear. If my pictures offended you in anyway, I am deeply sorry. Photography is one of my main hobbies as well. So I naturally like to post pictures (I have a photo web site if you are interested in it).

I finally have a car I like (I don't call it truck anymore). The 2.2" wheels are designed for this car. The pro-line road rage II are just fantastics.

[francesco]

about the new 06 stampede, is it really much of an improvement over the old?
i mean i know it will be more powerful, so faster, and better esc, but all the other parts are about the same, right?
also is the stock 12 turn engine on it any good, or a necessary replacement?
From what I learned in this forum, the slipper is very different. The one in the XL-5 is much better (same design as the one in Revo). I have bad experience with the XL-5 esc, but that might be just me. I think the power of stock motor is a little too much over what the esc can handle.

[glacierangel]

ok, thanks for the help

[BIGDADDYV]

I have had some bad luck with the stock "12turn" motor . I fried the living life out of it .. Its really not all its cracked up to be and cant handle the 4200 packs I put through all of my trucks and cars .....
To be honest i think the slipper was a long time comming and a wonderful addition and the 2.8 tires and rims over the original 2.2 are a true breath of fresh air ..... I think they give it the stance that the Stampede really really needed to be taken seriously in the electric off road world .....
Honestly I have owned a stampede for over 15yrs and i truly love this truck .... you can dream it this truck can do it ..... I however have a habit of beating the stock truck until I have to put something into it, then i upgrade to the once and for all parts so i get used to piloting it comfortably again .....
Glacier I know your kinda confused with all the things you can buy for this truck because of all you see and hear on forums .... Before putting any money into your truck ask yourself what you really want to do with the truck so you can go from there and dont throw good money after bad .... Aluminum and brushless arent for everyone and neither are stock trucks .... Its all about what you want to do with yours so it doesnt get lost in a sea of E-Pedes ;) .... Take time and make it your own :)

[glacierangel]

well really for me a stock truck would be fine, but i need it to not break everytime i drive it. I had some bad luck with the old stock stinger motor, and i actually sent it in for a replacement under the traxxas warranty, so i assume that the 12t one wouldn't be much better. :D

[z-man280]

Fransesco......

Your 'Pede looks AWESOME!!! Beautiful, simply beautiful. You came a long way in a short time with that thing! After doing some research, i am becoming less impressed with the XL-5. I am seeing failure in either the motor, or the ESC, and i lay 90% of it on Traxxas' mistake of putting such a HUGE pinion on that thing. IF it was merely to have "fastest___" title, they are backing up. We all know the results of over-gearing, but most novices DONT. Showing them how fast it can go with , IMO, gearing WAY off for the truck is a mistake. Now, going by the original model 6303 truck,( i think that was it), geared 18/87 with a stinger,so when you drop to say, a 17T in the truck, which the XL-1 can handle, dropping to a 15t pinion really WOKE it up! Leaving the 18 on would result in a motor not able to achieve its peak rpm range, resulting in HEAT, both for the motor, and the ESC. We all know this tho, and so does Traxxas, so why over-gear the new truck so bad????

I dont know, just me babbling,......

[Toothypaste]

I do have all metal gears except for the spur gear. If my pictures offended you in anyway, I am deeply sorry. Photography is one of my main hobbies as well. So I naturally like to post pictures (I have a photo web site if you are interested in it).

I finally have a car I like (I don't call it truck anymore). The 2.2" wheels are designed for this car. The pro-line road rage II are just fantastics.

No no offense caused...it's just such a smegging nice truck :D

[BIGDADDYV]

No no offense caused...it's just such a smegging nice truck :D


YEAH !!!!!!!!! :) What Toothy said !!!!!!! :D

[BIGDADDYV]

well really for me a stock truck would be fine, but i need it to not break everytime i drive it. I had some bad luck with the old stock stinger motor, and i actually sent it in for a replacement under the traxxas warranty, so i assume that the 12t one wouldn't be much better. :D

That "12" turn is pretty impressive compared to the old 20t stinger .... I do have to agree with Zman on the whole over gearing thing .... I wish if they made options for a truck they built the rest to handle it ... But then again I am not in the after market parts business either .... I think whats important is that we look at the lil * they put next to the MPH in such large letters on the box ... I find more and more folks are interested in total dominance in speed and less for runtime and reliability .... That is really what i try to instill into everyone that i get interested in this hobby .... Runtime and reliability ... Anyone with enough money can get speed... But will it do the same things every time and not having you PURE cash into it .... Thats why my philosophy is this .... :teacher: BUY IT ONCE AND BUY WHAT YOU NEED TO GET YOUR TYPE OF DRIVING DONE ...... Preventive maint is just that . Keeping it running the way you like ..... Besides, what fun is a 60mph stampede ... Most of the guys we have in our lil club here wouldnt know what to do with all that speed and we have places where we let nitro guys come and they cant top out ..... BOTTOM LINE IMO is this, Give me a nice 17t mod motor and a set of MIP CVD's and throw in some 3300 batts and lets go thrash ...
I may be wrong but I said it anyways :cool:

[aminoelmo]

Bad news with the MIP CVD kit for me, I tried installing it yesterday and it didn't fit. I think the problem might be that the alum transmission box is probably slightly wider than the stock tranny box...it's the only reason I can think of...I wanted to get the alum tranny box anyway but we'll have to wait now...$$...

The 3.5 rotor is almost here so I'll post my test drive results for those interested in the improvements it brings.

The FLM towers and braces look great!

Anybody knows good hard springs for the front and back big bores? The soft springs are no good with all this metal, I'm using the largest adjustment pieces and the car still drops a lot specially the rear end.

[BIGDADDYV]

I cant help ya out on this one ...... To be honest everytime I put together a stampede I tend to use Evader ST Shocks ... Besides the fact that they are adjustable they work really well under most any terrains ... They look pretty cool too :D

[glacierangel]

what gearing would you suggest for the xl-5 if the stock is no good?

[BIGDADDYV]

all depends on what you want to do with the truck really ..... Jumps, short track, wheelies, high speed runs, what surface do you run on ect. ect. Help us help you young glacier ;)

[glacierangel]

lol... well i'll drive it mainly in my backyard area (dirt, jumps, little wheelies, some speed on gravel, and a little grass). So basically i need a decent all around gearing. Need any more help helping me? :D
also, is there any way of knowing exactly what frequency the truck operates on? On the towerhobbies site it just says A1, A2, etc. i dont want it to interfere with my brothers.

[justinspankey]

you can judge it (if like the old stampede) by the color of the body

[francesco]

what gearing would you suggest for the xl-5 if the stock is no good?
For stock tires, I use 17/90 (the stock one I believe is 19/86). If you like speed and smooth handling in high speed on hard surface (concrete or blacktop), you should consider using 2.2" wheels and tires with 20/83 or 22/90. Oh, don't forget to take out the body and body support (I even put my battery under the chassis to lower the CG). The car runs surprisingly well with this setup

[BIGDADDYV]

I would have to agree with Francesco on the gearing ... I havent tried the battery placement he suggested but hey its worth a shot for onroad use ..... The only trouble I may have with that is that I am usually only on road while drag racing my Pede or just long enough to fine somethign to jump off of :D

[glacierangel]

you can judge it (if like the old stampede) by the color of the body
but they have different colors. Does anyone know which colors are NOT 27.145 mhz? (for anyone who owns the TQ controller there should be a sticker on it that says)

[Marv829]

CH 1: Brown 26.995
CH 2: Red 27.045
CH 3: Orange 27.095
CH 4: Yellow 27.145
CH 5: Green 27.195
CH 6: Blue 27.255

[glacierangel]

thanks, but is that for the old stampede, or the new one, because i didn't think that they had that many colors... :confused:
they say the new one comes in black, red, gunmetal or blue
maybe i should call/email traxxas and ask.
plus my older stampede is gray and 27.145 Mhz lol

[Marv829]

Those are the standard colors for the 27mhz band. I think Traxxas used only 4 different channels and tried to color match as many of the trucks bodys to them as they could. The color on the radio crystals will tell you what freq your using.

[glacierangel]

but i know which frequency i have, the question is when ordering a new one...

[BIGDADDYV]

If you order from tower hobbies call them and ask for any frequency other than the one you have .. If you get it from any other place Just ask before you buy it ... Most folks dont think your weird .. I personally when buying anything RTR always make sure it doesnt interfere with the radios I already have ....

[glacierangel]

well i e-mailed traxxas, no response yet. Do you think i should also e-mail tower hobbies?

[BIGDADDYV]

Did you order it already ????? If so theres not much they can do but possibly tell you the color of the truck they sent and you can go from there ..... If they havent I would suggest asking for a different freq ... Either way they arent hard to find and reasonable in price if you have to get a different one ....

[glacierangel]

Yay i figured it out! :D Traxxas finally sent me a nice e-mail explaining that the
A1, A2, etc is the color of the crystal thing. Now i know that i just need to avoid the black one (A4).
thanks for helping! :D

[BIGDADDYV]

best bet is to call tower and tell then excatly what you want that . That way your all set ......

[aminoelmo]

Just received the new 3.5 rotor for my 5.5! I'll install it between today and tomorrow and let you know how it works...I'm really hoping it'll improve braking significantly, better acceleration/overall performance is always good of course also.

[francesco]

Yay i figured it out! :D Traxxas finally sent me a nice e-mail explaining that the
A1, A2, etc is the color of the crystal thing. Now i know that i just need to avoid the black one (A4).
thanks for helping! :D

Could you please post their email here so we can learn the "official" setting?

Thanks.

[Toothypaste]

Francesco what battery are you using on the mamba max? How does it perform?

[francesco]

I am currently using a 4100 mAh NiMH 6 cell battery made by Megatech. The MM performs ok. I am getting a lipo battery soon.

[BIGDADDYV]

I am currently using a 4100 mAh NiMH 6 cell battery made by Megatech. The MM performs ok. I am getting a lipo battery soon.
what speeds are you hitting without that lipo and what do you hope to hit with it ....

[francesco]

I don't have a speed gun. I am guessing it is close to 40mph. CC claims it can run at 50mph. I expect it hits 100+ mph :-) Of course, I am always disppointed but that keeps me going. It is very easy to break the servo saver. Some one might say that each I broke the saver, I have saved the servo. But it seems the saver is a bit too easy to break.

[Toothypaste]

How smooth is the gearbox (being metal)?

[francesco]

Very very smooth. I like the sound of it as well. The Traxxas spur gears are holding up surprisingly well with the MM motor.

I have just installed a 2s2p lipo, the speed increases a lot. I think it can beat my LST2 without any problem with the 2.2 wheels. I will try the big wheels this weekend.

[aminoelmo]

What charger did you get for that battery?

I've been burning spur gears like crazy so I had to set the slipper clutch as tight as possible (equal to not having a slipper), the rpm's are too much for the slipper clutch to handle and it gets really really hot, so much that it's burning the pegs and the spur gear, and I haven't installed the 3.5 rotor yet...so we'll see.

The servo saver problem, I think it happens mainly with the servo savers that I believe people refer to as horns...am I correct or is it different terminology? But whenever I've used the 'stock type' servo saver, I haven't had a single problem. Kimbrough makes one for the Hitec specifically. I think this type of saver has better resistance because of the design. I've broken all the other types of saver pieces, don't work. I wonder if you can change the gear on a Hitec for the gear from the stock servo so that the stock saver fits...?

What are you doing to avoid the car from 'sitting down' too much with all the metal? Pushing the thickest oil into those big bores 'til there's no air? I'm already having issues without the alum tranny. But I also use a wheelie bar and a motor heatsink with fan..everything adds up.

Also, you haven't shown any pics of the body, you still using stock or you switched to something larger?

[Toothypaste]

I think you can use the evader st springs which come in three different stiffnesses....soft, medium and hard. So presumably the hard ones would be adequete.

I know that they are stock shocks, but that's an alternative to using them I guess, presuming that the hard springs are adequete.

I'm having trouble with my pede sitting low (8 cells) so the firm evader shocks might be a good idea.

Decided it was about time I changed by gearbox bearings....my wheels are wobbling like crazy despite new wheel bearings....traced the problem back to the gearbox.

[BIGDADDYV]

I have used Evader St springs and shocks for the last 5 yrs . They work great .... They hold up great to all sorts of bashing too, besides they are adjustable :D

[francesco]

Aminoelmo,
I am using the DuraTrax IntelliPeak ICE DC Competition Charger. I don't have any problem with my slipper. It uses torque-control slipper clutch with semi-metallic pads and heat dissipating finned aluminum alloy pressure plates. This is very different from the peg system. As for the servo saver, I just ran out my stock ones and am using one made by dynamite. It certainly looks much stronger, but I will find out soon if it works better. I am using the big bore shocks and the oil came with the packages. I have no problem with "sitting down' (you probably saw the prictures I posted). I don't have any heat sink and fan as the temperature for the MM motor never goes above 110F with the right gear ratio.

[Toothypaste]

Im still running without a slipper :D

No problems since a new diff two month ago...with all sorts of abuse too :D

[z-man280]

smile now toothy, it wont last.

You are playing russian roulette with your drivetrain. Fransesco can back me up on this i am sure. Countless hours go into these models in development. They build and test for maximum performance with maiximum longevity. If the new 'Pede( which i have one on its way) will take a 12T motor, its because of the slipper, and the fact the XL-5 cant be slammed into reverse, unless you purposely do it. They ( manufacters) must do mulitple things when designing these trucks/cars. The biggest? making them perform as much as possible without comprimising durability. Too many people drop big motors, batteries, ect. without changing anything else and cant understand why they break. If they were designed for the brushless motors, then it would come with much higher-end parts, and a higher price tag. They 2nd, must keep costs down to hit a certain price-point. Something appealing to the consumer, so they have to put a huge amount of thought into it-can we make it this fast, do this, take this abuse, be this dependable, and still keep it at this price?

Eventually, something WILL fail in your truck. Period.

Run a slipper.

[Toothypaste]

smile now toothy, it wont last.

You are playing russian roulette with your drivetrain. Fransesco can back me up on this i am sure. Countless hours go into these models in development. They build and test for maximum performance with maiximum longevity. If the new 'Pede( which i have one on its way) will take a 12T motor, its because of the slipper, and the fact the XL-5 cant be slammed into reverse, unless you purposely do it. They ( manufacters) must do mulitple things when designing these trucks/cars. The biggest? making them perform as much as possible without comprimising durability. Too many people drop big motors, batteries, ect. without changing anything else and cant understand why they break. If they were designed for the brushless motors, then it would come with much higher-end parts, and a higher price tag. They 2nd, must keep costs down to hit a certain price-point. Something appealing to the consumer, so they have to put a huge amount of thought into it-can we make it this fast, do this, take this abuse, be this dependable, and still keep it at this price?

Eventually, something WILL fail in your truck. Period.

Run a slipper.

Yes, don't worry I am going to get one.....how does this new revo-spec slipper work? Does it use pegs? You can't buy one complete on tower so what are all the seperate parts needed for a complete new style slipper?

And yes more wear is happening already...not on the diff (for some perverted reason that is still fine) but on the gearbox bearings despite being ballraced.

On my shopping list: Slipper, wheelie bar (bout time), foam inserts (yes I have been running without), tyre glue (and yes my tyres are unglued lol) and new gearbox bearings. That should give my truck some ageing potential:D

[Toothypaste]

Come to think of it, maybe my unglued tyres have been acting as a makeshift slipper :D

[BIGDADDYV]

One of the most horrible things in the word is when you punch the throttle and it goes nowhere .. You rebuild the tranny 3 times and check every cvd joint you have and still no traction . Adjust everythign you possibly can, then you notice your rims are spinning a mile a second and you realize you need some CA GLUE ..... Talk abotu only doing that one once ... :D

[Toothypaste]

Hear Hear!

[BIGDADDYV]

Another really really horrible feeling is when you fire up your ride and your putting on a clinic to everyoe that can see and in the midst of totally clearing the huge tripple they have set up that noone has cleared for the entire day your truck looses a wheel in MID AIR .... Talk about helpless ....

[aminoelmo]

Can you install an XL-5 clutch on the old Stampede and use Kimbrough spurs?

I know Ron hates this but I am also running the slipper tight simply because I don't think it performs correctly with the 5.5 at fulll throttle...but I'm looking at options because I know it's not the best for all the other gears.

Thanks for the info on the charger Francesco, that's next on my list after the alum tranny. BTW, looking at the pictures, I think your car does look a little bit lower than it should, it may be your shock positions but what I'm saying is I think if you use more 'vertical' settings for your shocks, you will see what I mean about the car sitting down a few mm's (unless you just rebuilt your shocks without a single trace of air inside). I see your CVD and turnbuckles and they look at almost 0 degrees, no angle. The problem I have if I run the car with your shock config I end up scratching the skid plates too much because I do bashing mostly in rough terrain (I'm an expert rod end and hinge pin twister). I bought some Kyosho rear hard springs yesterday and they where a few mm's longer so this solved my problem with the rear end weight. The stock front springs are still perfect. Something else that I bought that I'd recommend everybody to use are the T-Maxx foam body washers, they fit perfecty with the standard sized posts of course and look a lot better than using white plastic washers (if you use them below and above like me).

I still don't understand why my CVD kit didn't fit. Even if I don't use an alum tranny case the width of the transmission should be the same right? I used all four plastic spacers and still nothing...sad, sad...if anyone's interested in buying this CVD kit I'll let it go for half of the list price so I can get the FLM option.

[glacierangel]

CH 1: Brown 26.995
CH 2: Red 27.045
CH 3: Orange 27.095
CH 4: Yellow 27.145
CH 5: Green 27.195
CH 6: Blue 27.255
sorry i lost tower hobbies e-mail but this is basically what is said.
It was more that i realized that the crystals colors were the same on the old and new stampede. :D

[Vato Loco]

Ron's Right! A loose trany will last longer than a tight one but a tight trany is more fun if you don't mind replacing your Idler and main planet gear more often? I like to keep a spare whole gear box lying around for those unwanted boo boo's......makes repairs easier. chris

[francesco]

I agree with Ron as well. Both the servo saver and slipper are important and I don't believe from what I read from other forum that the peg system is suitable for the brushless motor system. The dynamite servo saver is much more durable. I am very happy with it.

Aminoelmo,
For the new slipper system, you need the following parts:
slipper clutch rebuild kit (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wto0150p?&R=1&P=Z&I=LXKMG3)
Slipper presure plate & hub (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKMG7&P=Z)
Shaft slipper clutch (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXNMN4&P=M)
You probably also need the XL version of spur gears. I have not done the conversion myself but I did look up the diagrams in the traxxas site for both trucks.

[cooleocool]

Im still running without a slipper :D

No problems since a new diff two month ago...with all sorts of abuse too :DI've actually wrecked those gear adapters when running an ally idler gear. I've rounded out the inside of them.

[Toothypaste]

Francesco-

Thanks for that part breakdown. Apparently I need 6 screws too but I think I've found them.

Cooleocool-

WOAH!! How did you manage to do that...running a jet engine?

[TunaCan Charlie]

Just received the new 3.5 rotor for my 5.5! I'll install it between today and tomorrow and let you know how it works...I'm really hoping it'll improve braking significantly, better acceleration/overall performance is always good of course also.

Still waiting for the official report on that Amino...

The 3.5 sintered rotor for my 5.5 is on my Christmas list... :D

[Vato Loco]

Hey, My Rusty/Pede made it into the RCCA Jan 07' issue! Now, Hell can freeze over! LOL's Chris

[z-man280]

ALRIGHT CHRIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! way to go!

[cooleocool]

Cooleocool-

WOAH!! How did you manage to do that...running a jet engine?Just a 17-turn Orion Formula SV2 Pro BB. I still have one of them I believe... I know that I wrecked one in my Stampede just this past summer.

[BIGDADDYV]

WTG VATO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now the question remains, will you lend us the pics of someones sister that works at RCCA mag that you used so we can get our rides there too :D ... Seriously great job I cant wait to see it .... We can all say we knew you back when .... LOL

[z-man280]

Speaking of stampedes...................i LOVE my maillady:D
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/PB270115Medium.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/PB270116Medium.jpg

[Toothypaste]

Hey z-man I ordered a slipper :D....thought you'd like to be able to sleep tonight ;).
Along with some foam inserts, tyre glue, evader firm springs and a 14 tooth pinion.

[z-man280]

Hey z-man I ordered a slipper :D....thought you'd like to be able to sleep tonight ;).
Along with some foam inserts, tyre glue, evader firm springs and a 14 tooth pinion.



YES!!!! i have been biting my nails ALL WEEK! :p

[Toothypaste]

Oh yes, and I bought a piece of cake from the little shop this morning.

[cooleocool]

Speaking of stampedes...................i LOVE my maillady:DIt looks too clean ;)...

[z-man280]

i know :(


weather here is not exactly nice,...well, Tom, you can relate , you are only a few hours away. Hopefully, she will see some action soon, as of now, jsut small jumps in the house.... :o

[Vato Loco]

Nice Score Ron! But it's to clean.................Need action shots!

BIGDADDYV, I can't lend out those pic's! The debt has been paid and I must now honor my promise!LOL's....... all I can say is try talking to Paul O! that's the true secret!

[rigrishracer22B]

Yeah nice truck z man.....And congrats vato...

[Toothypaste]

Yeh nice one vato!

I saw a guy running a pede at the dirts jumps the other day...what a wuss.
Literally he was just rolling over the crests. He even thought he was so cool that he wore shades! grrrrr...I hate seeing people misuse a pede.

[BIGDADDYV]

DID ya show him how it was done Toothy .... Learn him up donw proper like wit da quickness ..... We tell all guys here if you cant hit a 6inch jump and get 3ft of air (to the bottom of the tires) and at least 8ft out you need to go hang out with the ole folks that their rascal scooters .... Next time Toothy just grab the radio from him and show him how stuff is done in the bashing world ..... or maybe have a shirt made up that reads I AM NOT WITH THAT SISSY -> and stand next to him until he gets the BIG PICTURE ......

[BIGDADDYV]

Z i need to see pics of that truck of yours either broken or very dirty VERY VERY SOON or your gonna be ranked as one of those guys that crests jumps ;)
glad ya finally got it buddy, looking forward to see ing what shell you plant on top of it when you get the chance .....

[Vato Loco]

Yeh nice one vato!

I saw a guy running a pede at the dirts jumps the other day...what a wuss.
Literally he was just rolling over the crests. He even thought he was so cool that he wore shades! grrrrr...I hate seeing people misuse a pede.
If there was an DCF for RC trucks, I would have My truck taken away and give to a foster RC'er, and I would be thrown so far in the back of the jail they would be feeding me froozen peas with a airsoft gun ;)

[z-man280]

well, nothing great, but i did hang a bit of daylight between it and terra firma in the house today....

ignore the drywall too, :p still hangin the knotty pine...what a pain.
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/PB300026Small.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/PB300034Small.jpg

[BIGDADDYV]

WELL DONE .. gREAT WAY TO IMPROVISE .......

[cpee]

ron thats a killer jump you wana trade back no room to jump the e hole in wall

[TunaCan Charlie]

well, nothing great, but i did hang a bit of daylight between it and terra firma in the house today....

ignore the drywall too, :p still hangin the knotty pine...what a pain.
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/PB300026Small.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/PB300034Small.jpg

Nice try Ron, but I can see the string....... :D

[z-man280]

Nice try Ron, but I can see the string....... :D


huh????????????????????? :confused: :confused: :confused:

[rigrishracer22B]

Ha ha ha It looks like it is hanging from a string.... :D :p

[z-man280]

but wheres the string??? i think somebody is picking on me!

[cooleocool]

Lol... They are...

Why aren't you out in the snow??? My 'Pede's all set for snow and has been out there quite a bit! Waterproof box... Check... Super old Stinger motor... Check... Cheap batteries... Check... I'm all set! My snow set-up is slow, but I don't care :)...

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/691/stampedeinthesnowdecembzu2.jpg

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/942/stampedeinthesnowdecembkt0.jpg

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/4580/stampedeinthesnowdecembxk5.jpg

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/8776/stampedeinthesnowdecembch5.jpg

I have so many action shots... I'll just post a few...

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/5215/stampedeinthesnowdecembxu9.jpg

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/1246/stampedeinthesnowdecembjt8.jpg

http://img189.imageshack.us/my.php?image=stampedeinthesnowdecembac6.jpg

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/9707/stampedeinthesnowdecembvy7.jpg

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/49/stampedeinthesnowdecembzx7.jpg

http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/1471/stampedeinthesnowdecembzb6.jpg

http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/7894/stampedeinthesnowdecembhg1.jpg

http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/4374/stampedeinthesnowdecembim9.jpg

Those are old to new... Newest taken an hour or so ago. Driving one handed while taking pictures in the snow is trick!

[cooleocool]

I really like this one, but it wouldn't show up in my last post:
edited...
Why isn't this one showing up?

EDIT: Never mind... Got it!

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/7452/stampedeinthesnowdecembac6.jpg

[BIGDADDYV]

I love it !!!!!! WHat you really need are some snow chains ..... I make them here for Stock stamepdes .. Recently I have been making them for the XL-5's (2.8 tires) and lost the pattern for the other sized tires (stock 2.2) but as soon as find some older tires to make another pattern on I can start making those once again also ..... 500ft of Jack Chain and the supply can be endless..... I will trade them for Stampede parts :) if anyone is interested .....

[bashin Maxxer15]

I really like this one, but it wouldn't show up in my last post:
edited...
Why isn't this one showing up?

EDIT: Never mind... Got it!

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/7452/stampedeinthesnowdecembac6.jpgI still cant beleive you got that much snow already and we did'nt get any, oh well, my 'Pede is ready when it does come...

[TunaCan Charlie]

but wheres the string??? i think somebody is picking on me!

Ummm....yeah maybe! :rolleyes:

[Toothypaste]

A pede snowman...how awesome!

[Vato Loco]

I never delt with snow before, but I heard some where spraying pam(Cooking spray) on stuff will keep the snow from sticking? Don't know If it works but It might!
OBTW.......It's in the low 80's here during the day and low 70's at night......Possible cold front comming monday which will lower us to a cold 40's at night to 50's/60's durring tha day...........Burrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr :D only thing I got to deal with down here North related, is every one grand parents that live/drive down here :eek:
:teacher: If you missing any elderly family members I think I may of found them driving around here lost! :eek:

[Toothypaste]

My slipper came:D...but my truck is unusable until I get a new spur gear.

Do the new traxxas spur gears come with the bearing inside?

[BIGDADDYV]

no they dont ..

[Toothypaste]

Oh dear....so what do I need to get for my spur gear then? I have updated to a new slipper but the old spur gear bearings won't fit, so I'm just presuming that a bearing is all I need?

[BIGDADDYV]

if you udated to the Jato style clutch the spur is all you need .....

[Toothypaste]

Oh cool cheers.

What isn't cool is that I forgot to get the spur in the first place....sigh.

It's really depressing having a pede and not being able to use it...I have to deal with my craving by chewing on hardback books.

So I've got to order a spur from America then...think I will have to wait until there is something else I can buy too (like a mamba max :D) so that I don't pay a tenner postage for a spur gear.

[Toothypaste]

I also can't wait to see how hilarious my pede is on a 14t pinion (snigger). Bearing in mind that I'm running a titan 550 23turn on 8 cells....should be tourquey :D