Traxxas Stampede Forum

[BLPEDE]

There was a forum for everything but the best basher ever made so i figured I would start one. Here is a pic of mine along with a few hop ups it has.

Novak SS 5800 Brushless system
Hitec metal gear servo
Ofna heavy duty servo saver
Futaba FM radio/receiver
Aluminum shocks
Aluminum idler gear
Swami bar w/brace
RPM 5x11 carrieres F/R
RPM front bumper
Proline Masher M2K's
Ajustable links f/r
Just ordered everything to widen it!!!
Comments and suggestions welcome.

[bullmastiff]

I think this forum needs to be expanded upon. I just purchased one for my daughter and loved it so I just bought a roller and I'm in the process of upgrading everything. So far aluminum front shock towers, lexan chasis, aluminum idler. The engine will be a novak 5800 brushless. The rims I think are going to be rpm clawz.

I know there are more pede owners out there. The other forum hasn't been posted in for awhile.

lets get this one going again. I learned allot about my pede by reading the stampede forum.


Bryan

[Kmot]

I just built a Stampede for my wife. I got a body to match her Explorer Sport and mixed up some paint. Then I presented it to her this morning. :)

Now, our granddaughter will have even more reason to come visit Nana!

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Novak ss5800 brushless
RPM carriers f&r
RPM camber links
RPM speedo plate
Imex Swamp Dawgs
Swami skid/wheelie bar on the way

[microrcdude]

does she like it? how often does she drive it?

[Kmot]

She loves it, she thinks it is cute. lol... But she doesn't drive much...

[microrcdude]

LOL. good she likes it. My dad doesnt have an RC, but i want him to get one.

[BJoeHandley]

Here's mine, a little beat up, but ready for more action.

[BJoeHandley]

Sorry about the lousy pic, it's all I have at the moment.

[microrcdude]

is anyone having trouble with the turnbuckles the car came with?

[BJoeHandley]

Noop, junked them for some Lundsford's and put RPM cups and RRP Ti pivot balls at the knuckle end for the tie rods.

[BJoeHandley]

Just got this one developed, what do you guy's think?

[microrcdude]

is that a lowered pede?

[BJoeHandley]

Nitro Sport front body mounts and the E-Rusty/Bandit rear body mount. Here's an earlier pic (April '00 I think) of it with out the body, and with Pro-Line Mashers instead or the HPI Geolanders. Most people think its a Rustler at first glance, I was even accused of lieing about it once :D

[hpi Pro2]

When the stampeed is stock what should i expect when I put a rooster and a speed gems 19T motor on it?

[hpi Pro2]

.....does anyone even go to this thread anymore?

[microrcdude]

you should expect some good power for bashing.

[BJoeHandley]

That's how mine was in the bodyless pic, it ran great too. I still stop in every now and then to see if there's any new posts.

[GT Freak]

:( Wish i had kept my pede now! Forgotten how much fun these r :(

[microrcdude]

well, if the bandit is fun, these must be also.

[bullmastiff]

stampedes are awesome little trucks. This thread should be smoking with how many people here own pedes.


Bryan

[hpi Pro2]

I got mine about a week ago I put a 75mhz futaba radio on i had laying around a gm3 pro, My rooster, And some 2400 packs. I love it I hit a 1 1/2 ft lip jump and flew 5 ft up and about 8 ft in distance onto a landing the shocks didn't have to move when i landed it was the coolest thing in the world. What are the best hop ups that make the most noticable differences for a pede?


Thanks

[BJoeHandley]

Bodies for one, play around with shocks, wheels, tires, springs (look at T-Maxx springs, Trinity's springs work well the and Lowrider springs fit in the front shocks like they were made for them!), fluids, and maybe even try locking the diff by filling it with Traxxas grease or HPIZ162 100,00# grease.

[GT Freak]

im going to try and get me another pede this year.

[hpi Pro2]

Who knows if the nitro pede a arms will fit the eletric ones their on tower heres the link, front http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXFVF9&P=7 , rear http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXFVG1&P=7

[microrcdude]

i heard they will, but its real hard to fit them.

[BJoeHandley]

They'll fit, but you have to modify the front uprights and go to shorter tie rods and camber links. I'm just keeping the stock replacements on my 'Pede, since the original type arms are longer.

[hpi Pro2]

oo didn't know that ill stick to teh stockers too, My pede is being slow for this week but im getting help in another form but if you guys know any little secret modifications taht cost nothing please tell me.

[hpi Pro2]

i went bashing today for the first time in a long while cus iv been doing guitar alot but we just got a snow storm and then it was freezing rain so i figured hmm that would be pretty fun driving a rear drive truck on ice so i got it out and was pretty amazed that those horrable stock tires drove pretty good i jumped 11 stairs in my nebhors yard it was pretty fun untill i realized that my battery yes my battery sucks and it started to die about 8minish in. but it stilll shocks me how fast it is stockwith a motor and esc upgrade and my cheap-o battery.

I need to find something else to jump with this truck haha so tell me what you have done because i dont know if i should build a jump so i can jump car.

[microrcdude]

Build a jump that works with your Skateboards, and use it for your stampede and boarding.

[Brimhall-R/C]

HELLO FELLOW 'PEDE OWNERS!
I just got a Stampede (which I affectionatly named "Quadrapede"[I name all of my vehicles]) this past christmas. I am in the process of building it up. I have already put on a new RPM front bumper and numerous other RPM parts are on the way. I plan on installing a Novak Rooster ESC in 2-3 weeks. I want to know if there are any companies out there that make graphite, woven carbon-fiber, or aluminum hop-up parts and accessories? Web-sites are best. Thanks for your input and I will keep you updated on the progress of the Quadrapede!

-Sean Brimhall
(XXX-T, XXX-S, XXX-NT, TRX Stampede)

[SteveK]

Got a quickie for you guys: Do the Stampede (Or Rustler, if anyone knows) slider shafts mount to a 5mm shaft?

[Brimhall-R/C]

Dang, does anyone post here anymore? Someone must have something to say...

Sean Brimhall

[Brimhall-R/C]

Wait, I DO have a question. I want to put different/softer springs on my Quadrapede. Will my Losi XXX-T/NT springs fit the shocks? If not then which brand will fit with no modifications? Thanks.

Sean Brimhall

[BJoeHandley]

Yup! will do, you can also fit XXX-S springs to the 4-Tec's too.

[adrcracing]

HELLO FELLOW 'PEDE OWNERS!
I just got a Stampede (which I affectionatly named "Quadrapede"[I name all of my vehicles]) this past christmas. I am in the process of building it up. I have already put on a new RPM front bumper and numerous other RPM parts are on the way. I plan on installing a Novak Rooster ESC in 2-3 weeks. I want to know if there are any companies out there that make graphite, woven carbon-fiber, or aluminum hop-up parts and accessories? Web-sites are best. Thanks for your input and I will keep you updated on the progress of the Quadrapede!

-Sean Brimhall
(XXX-T, XXX-S, XXX-NT, TRX Stampede)

I have a silver carbon fiber chassis on my 2WD Stampede. You can get one here:http://www.xtremercracing.com/Stampede_Carbon_Fiber_Parts.cfm

They also make a 4x4 Stampede chassis, I built one of those too. you can check it out here:http://www.adrcracing.com/Photo_Album.html

Here is a pic of my 2WD Stampede in action, in the snow!

[adrcracing]

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pic 3

[1stxrunner]

My stampede is all stock and seems slow to me. What can I do to make it fast? Or at least do wheelies and massive jumps!!!

[Vato Loco]

How much are you willing to spend? More cash the faster you will go! Give $$$ amount!

[Vato Loco]

Did you take your truck to the LHS to find out what the problem is? If the ESC is OK and you don't want to spend a lot try this get some new NIMH 3300 gp packs a charger.....IMO. My favorite brushed motor is the REEDY Quad Mag. 19T Spec motor $35.00! It is almost as fast as my new SS5800 on the same batts.

[1stxrunner]

I'm taking it in tonight. I got ahold of the guy I got it from and he said the batts. are from another truck he had and they are about 2-3 years old. so I think that might be the problem!! I thought I would find out here what parts I should ask for befor I go to my LHS.

As for how much I want to spend.......Nothing to outragus but what ever it takes..(only little bitts at a time though)

You dont think my chargers will work for those batts.(NIMH 3300) Thanks, Eric

[Vato Loco]

I'm taking it in tonight. I got ahold of the guy I got it from and he said the batts. are from another truck he had and they are about 2-3 years old. so I think that might be the problem!! I thought I would find out here what parts I should ask for befor I go to my LHS.

As for how much I want to spend.......Nothing to outragus but what ever it takes..(only little bitts at a time though)

You dont think my chargers will work for those batts.(NIMH 3300) Thanks, Eric
This would be a good first investment to SPEED! 2 batts and a good charger would be around $100.00's. With out these no matter what motor or ESC you add they will not work at their best!

[1stxrunner]

Well unfortunately I diddnt make it to the shop today. But I will pick up a good set of batts. and charger for it. What charger do you recommend?

[Vato Loco]

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCLD5&P=ML
I have a pair of these! People will tell you there are better chargers? But I'm very happy with these chargers! Easy to use and never had a problem! Batts I'm using 4-Trinity/GP 3300 matched packs and 2-Epic 3000 sport packs! Again there is better batterys out there but I never had a problem with Mine. The charger is $50 and Good 3300 packs range from $40 to $80 and up! and the 3000 sports were $18 each. :D

[1stxrunner]

Thanks, I think I will look in to that one.

[wishmasstir]

i've noticed that this forum isn't too big and i've recently picked up a stampede for 20 bucks

had to spend about 5 bucks on parts to get it moving again

since then i've moddified a set of rear a-arms on the front of it and put a spacer on the bulkheads ... a spacer on the outer end of the a-arm as well ... the stock steering turnbuckles can be used as camber links in the front and a set of 96mm e/t-maxx steering turnbuckles can be used as the new turnbuckles ... depending on the length of your front shocks (you can now actually mount up longer length shocks) you may need to put another hole to mount them

running the front offset wheel in the rear will make the pede just as wide as the new wider front will be ... this thing will handle really good now too ... no more rolling over in every turn.

for performance ... i went to a novak evx speed controller and a titan 550 motor both right off of an e-maxx ... a 24 tooth pinnion is what i'm running on it now but i'm currently experimenting with that ... you can mount the other battery pack underneath the chassis and use two reusable zip ties to hold it into place ... i've ran this setup for a few months now here and there and never had any problems ...

other than this custom stuff that i've done to my stampede ... is there anything else that would be really cool to put on it or do to it other than the esp wheelie bar that i need ... thanks ... oh and i'll post up some pics of it once i get a real body on it

[1stxrunner]

I also put the titan 550 motor off my e-maxx. And boy did it make a diferance!!! not sure if I am getting the gearing right though?? I cant get to do any wheelies but it sure will fly!!!

[wishmasstir]

its been a good motor so far ... i put the emaxx speed controller on it, the evx with dual 7.2's on it ... what speed controller are you using

for gearing on mine i have a 24 tooth pinnion on put on it today with the stock spur gear ... i can still ride wheelies like no tomorrow and it gets good top speed now too ... only thing is in the grass i'll start to hone out one tire so it looks like the epoxy is comin out tomorrow and saying hello to the differential ...

what is the biggest pinnion and smallest spur that will fit on the stampede without cutting up the tranny case????????????????????

[1stxrunner]

I have the stock ESC still on it. Right now I have an 18 tooth pinnion and 81 tooth spur. Maybe thats where I am going wrong?????? I love the top end speed!! But would like to see some wheelies!!!

[Vato Loco]

I have the stock ESC still on it. Right now I have an 18 tooth pinnion and 81 tooth spur. Maybe thats where I am going wrong?????? I love the top end speed!! But would like to see some wheelies!!!

I assume that you got new batts and Charger and all seems fine? The kind of batts and charger you got will make a BIG difference in how the motor a esc will preform. :o The gearing is about right for stock motor! Have you changed the motor yet? Stock motors leave something to be desired! Before I got my SS5800 I was getting my Rusty to wheelie with a 19tx1 reedy spec quad mag motor($35), a 20/87 gearing and Trinity matched 3300 Mah packs! My sons truck is still set up this way it's only slighty slower than my SS5800 but the Bl system has way more torque and thats what makes wheelies.....The 20/87 was for speed but It makes the motor way Hot. but for messing around we use a 16/87 lot cooler motor temp and longer life! we get wheelie out of these gear set ups. hope this helps!http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXFBH5&P=ML This is my favorite brushed motor! :) :)

[1stxrunner]

Yes I did get new batts and charger. It is not slow any more!! (Well on the top end) I would like a lot more torque though. I really do think I will like the motor you recamended so I just ordered it a few minutes ago. Should I also change my gearing with this motor? Like maybe to the 16/87 like you said?

Thank you for all your help. its made a big diferance so far. Thank you agin, Eric

[Vato Loco]

Yes I did get new batts and charger. It is not slow any more!! (Well on the top end) I would like a lot more torque though. I really do think I will like the motor you recamended so I just ordered it a few minutes ago. Should I also change my gearing with this motor? Like maybe to the 16/87 like you said?

Thank you for all your help. its made a big diferance so far. Thank you agin, Eric
Eric,
Forgot to mention when buying gears Try Robinson racing Absolute pinions and Kimberough spur gears and A&E diff balls! They rock! There not as noisy as traxxas gears :D And hold up great! due to the better mesh of the gears! :D I'd get 15t,16t and 17t pinons and a 81,84 and 87 spurs if u can. that will let you expariment with gearing!
:D also you might consider getting part 1996x(alum. Idler gear) to go with that motor! if you don't adjust you sliper clutch so you won't tear up the plastic Idler gear(you won't get wheelies but the gear will last until you get the alum. Idler gear! www.rcboyz.com is the only place that I found that has 1996X in stock I just had to order a replacement gear! I got 2 1/2 yrs out of my last gear!
also what Batts and charger did you go with?
Keep you motor clean and change the brushes when you can and tear up some front yard! and don't let the wife catch you :eek:
Other sights to try for more freaky Ideas!
www.misbehavin-rc.com
www.ultimatetraxxas.com
www.monster.traxxas.com/forumdisplay.php?

[1stxrunner]

I got the Piranha Digital Peak Charger and an orion 3000 for now. But I am bidding on some 3300 on e-bay. And I got luky with this truck it already has an alum. Idler gear and it looks realy good so I think I will run this one and see what happens. I will run down to my LHS tomarrow and see if he has those gears. Any idea on how much they will run me??? Thanks, Eric

[Vato Loco]

I got the Piranha Digital Peak Charger and an orion 3000 for now. But I am bidding on some 3300 on e-bay. And I got luky with this truck it already has an alum. Idler gear and it looks realy good so I think I will run this one and see what happens. I will run down to my LHS tomarrow and see if he has those gears. Any idea on how much they will run me??? Thanks, Eric
The gears should be around $3-$5 ea. check tower some times their cheaper! Don't for get Diff. balls! their way better than the slipper pegs! The PDP charger is cool! Make sure you get extera brushes, motor cleaner and bearing oil! oil the bearings and clean the motor before and after each run.......Let the motor cool before you put cleaner to it! and every other set of brushes you go through, take the motor to you LHS to cut the com.:D

[1stxrunner]

Thanks for all the great tip and help. Its helped me a lot. Thanks, Eric

I will let you know how its doing when I get the motor in and play with the gears.

[1stxrunner]

I have a nother problem!! I went to my LHS today and told him what I was running for a motor and he told me the stock ESC will not work with less than a 20 turn motor("it will fry it") Is this true or is he trying to get me to buy one? Thanks, Eric

[Vato Loco]

The Stock ESC will handle down to 17t and up! The 19t will be OK! the stock stinger is a weak 18T. long as you don't go below 17t and let the motor and esc cool way down between runs you will be great! I found a lot of LHS guys don't know much about Bandits, rustlers and pede's! They are more use to and own top dollar RC stuff! My LHS dude is still amaze at what can be done with a traxxas! Traxxas is very under rated and hate buy some who just don't understand these trucks! Eric, check out the ultimate traxxas web and check out the Jang/Pede project! that will give your lhs plenty to chew on next time you see him!

[wishmasstir]

hey guys ... is there a cvd kit for the pede ... i keep destroying the stock drivelines

i've been breaking them in two ... i had to put epoxy in my diff so it wouldn't slip anymore cause at full throttle across my yard one tire would start to flare out and i'd lose all my speed ... also will the steel idle gear last?

[1stxrunner]

With all the info I have gotten from Vato Loco I found one that I havent tryed yet but thinking about it in the futer go to http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p.pgm?Q=1&I=LXAW60&P=7

[1stxrunner]

Does the epoxy realy work or should I just stick to checking out the diff. balls? not sure if I'm to that point yet but just curious. I do like the idea of a true posi but not sure if it would cause problems with handling?

p.s. Thanks Vato Loco, I was hopping it was some thing like that. (I probably will change it in the futer but moneys tight at the moment so that helps.)

[Vato Loco]

Does the epoxy realy work or should I just stick to checking out the diff. balls? not sure if I'm to that point yet but just curious. I do like the idea of a true posi but not sure if it would cause problems with handling?

p.s. Thanks Vato Loco, I was hopping it was some thing like that. (I probably will change it in the futer but moneys tight at the moment so that helps.)

I use heavy axle grease in my Diff! to stiffen up the wheel to wheel slip. It works great. Posi gearing makes your truck handle like a moble home! The Diff balls I mentioned are for your spur gear to replace the slipper pegs! Money is tight here too!

[Vato Loco]

Check this out Eric!http://www.ultimatetraxxas.com/stampede.html

[Vato Loco]

With all the info I have gotten from Vato Loco I found one that I havent tryed yet but thinking about it in the futer go to http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p.pgm?Q=1&I=LXAW60&P=7
Had them! Don't like um! They limit your suspention travel! I remounted/repositioned my shocks to gain more travel and the damn things kept falling out! The $35.00 can go towards a Better metal gear Servo you might/will need down the road! The stock Servos don't last long!

[1stxrunner]

yeah I realized after I posted it. For some reason I was thinking of a Planetary Gear set up I saw somewhere but cant find it any more. I know it had something to do with balls or bearings or something in that matter it also was alum. Dont know, cant find it any more. Sory, Eric

[wishmasstir]

the epoxy in the diff really does work

you have to keep good tires on it though to track it straight ... a little finess to keep her going straight sometimes on loose terrain if your all over the throttle

its really nice actually being able to get top speed in my yard with my setup ... anyone have any cvd's that they don't want cause i need something stronger that'll last???????????

[wishmasstir]

just bought a Associated Reedy Spec 19T Quad Magnet Motor today ... gonna get it hooked up to the novak racer ex speed contoller this weekend and try it out with some reedy black labels .. i hope it rips ... anyone else have this setup????? or know how it runs????

[Vato Loco]

just bought a Associated Reedy Spec 19T Quad Magnet Motor today ... gonna get it hooked up to the novak racer ex speed contoller this weekend and try it out with some reedy black labels .. i hope it rips ... anyone else have this setup????? or know how it runs????

We use to have that set up in both trucks(Rustys)until I got my SS5800! Now my son still has it! It is only slightly slower and slighty less powerful than my SS5800! I like my SS set up better but as for brushed that 19T rocks! You might want to gear it 15or16/81 to offset the bigger tires but you will like the motor! Keep it clean and change the brushes often and rock and role. I powered it with a GP3300 packs! :D

[wishmasstir]

well actually i have gladiator truck tires on it so they are about normal stadium truck tire diameter ... what gearing should i use with these?

[Vato Loco]

well actually i have gladiator truck tires on it so they are about normal stadium truck tire diameter ... what gearing should i use with these?
:D I have my son's truck geared 16/87 for longer run time and more toruqe for more speed in grass and sand! You can get a way with 20/87 but watch the motor temp real close! it tends to BBQ quick :rolleyes: The brushes are real soft and wear down fast at higher temps so frequent changes on brushes are a wise thing to do! This motor is a blast! Closest thing to BL SS5800. :D

[1stxrunner]

I got my motor and gears in the truck and it is awsome!! Man I love this truck now! I dont even touch my e-maxx any more Infact I put the maxx on e-bay so I can buy more hop-ups and another stampede for my son! Thanks for all the help, Eric

[Vato Loco]

Eric:
I told you sooooo! That reedy 19t spec its HOT! Only motor hotter is the SS5800.... Put two of those 19t in your E maxx Before you sell it! Go to www.fastlanemachine.com for some cool hop ups! Or do like I did create a Rustler/Stamped hybred.......Best of both worlds JMO
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/cad13-000.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/cad12-000.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/h3-000.jpg
The Black Caddy is mine and the Blue Hummer is my son's.....I haven't got to making him a custom chassis yet but I'm going to! :D To Help keep cost low and fun high try to make stuff for your truck first!JMO :D Chris

[1stxrunner]

Do you have any ideas on shocks? I keep blowing the caps off mine!!!! I was thanking about the evader shocks? dont have much money at the monment so I am looking for something to get me by for know. Thanks, Eric

[wishmasstir]

i have evader shocks on my front end ... they aren't bad at all ... threaded so its nice adjusting them

[1stxrunner]

Well I lust won a set last night on e-bay. Hop they work good for me also.

Vato Loco....Your truck looks awsome!!!! Looks like it can handle good. Ever sense I put my new motor in its like learning how to drive agin!! The wheels will not stop spinning. And I keep loesining the clutch and they still spin. I think its time to replace the tires. Eric

[Vato Loco]

Well I lust won a set last night on e-bay. Hop they work good for me also.

Vato Loco....Your truck looks awsome!!!! Looks like it can handle good. Ever sense I put my new motor in its like learning how to drive agin!! The wheels will not stop spinning. And I keep loesining the clutch and they still spin. I think its time to replace the tires. Eric
Still Spin? Are you losing traction on loose surfaces or all? Imex makes some good tires for the monster truck look but they are heavy and slow you down! But the proline makes a wide selection of tires! Let me know what surface your having trouble with or what your wanting the tire to do and I'll try to help with it! High torque motors tend to really turn the tires hard! Remember softer rubber=higher traction. Any 2M or 3M compound tire gives more traction! I run proline dirt hawgs 2M front and rear, They tend to have to much traction on street surfaces! I wheelie to much! :D

[1stxrunner]

Pretty much all surfaces. Once you get traction on the street the second it hits dirt or gravel its all over the place. And you cant start out on anything other than the street if you want to keep control of it. The donut and fish tails are realy cool though! I guess I am wanting something with a little more bit but wont slow me down. And as I mentioned before the wheelies are cool!!! (when it hooks) Also how long should I let the motor cool between battery changes?? At times it stay cool and there has been a few times it feels a little hot. I am still trying to learn the gears the one that seams to be working the best for me at the moment is a 17 pinion 87 spur. Sory about all the troubles and thanks for all the help, Eric

[Vato Loco]

Pretty much all surfaces. Once you get traction on the street the second it hits dirt or gravel its all over the place. And you cant start out on anything other than the street if you want to keep control of it. The donut and fish tails are realy cool though! I guess I am wanting something with a little more bit but wont slow me down. And as I mentioned before the wheelies are cool!!! (when it hooks) Also how long should I let the motor cool between battery changes?? At times it stay cool and there has been a few times it feels a little hot. I am still trying to learn the gears the one that seams to be working the best for me at the moment is a 17 pinion 87 spur. Sory about all the troubles and thanks for all the help, Eric

Tire selection is mostly a trial by error! I would start with Proline Mashers 2000's and go from there! As for the wheel spin I'll tell you what I tell my Son,"Easy On the Gas Vato!" I'd tighten down the slipper and back of a 1/4 turn and learn to use the throttle! A better ESC down the road will help too! The rolling resitance of the surface will greatly effect the heat the motor will put out(Grass and sand greater heat hard packed dirt and street running less heat) Gearing is also a factor! I run my truck for 6min with a six min (Beer Break :D ) then 6 more mins then recharge the batt. If you have Nihm batts don't run it flat! Leave some charge! Between batts. Clean a Cooled down motor with motor Cleaner and oil the bearings After Every run and every other run check the brushes. When they wear down take the motor to the LHS to have new brushes put in and cut the coms!

[1stxrunner]

Ok I have another problem...... When I turn it is delayed or wont turn until you let off the throttle then it will turn fine. It does this with all five of my batteries on full charge so its not the batts. How can I tell if the servo is going bad? Or is it something else?

[Vato Loco]

Ok I have another problem...... When I turn it is delayed or wont turn until you let off the throttle then it will turn fine. It does this with all five of my batteries on full charge so its not the batts. How can I tell if the servo is going bad? Or is it something else?

Easy enough! I mention before some where here I think :confused: If you have the traxxas servo in it that it won't last long........I can tell you for a fact if your servo says traxxas on it thats the problem. You can tell by the sound if the gears are grinding or the servo is getting quieter the gears are gone. Put your truck in grass or thick carpet and turn the wheel(Load). If the servos is on its way out you will see it have a hard time turning the wheel under load!
Servos eather have metal gears or plastic ones! Like I said before if you have a traxxas servo thats it! Your going to have to go out and get a new metal gear servo or a plastic gear one but plastic gear don't last long........I replaced my Traxxas servos with cirrus CS-60MG servo for $24.99. I had them for over two years, but I heard they quit making them, it's worth a look if you feel up to it? :eek:
If your Servo is not Traxxas and another brand and has metal gears than it is possible that the gears need a good cleaning! The servo is simple inside and should be cleaned every once and a while! Go to your LHS and see what he has. remember metal gears cost more but last for a long time! Plastic are cheap and cause you to cuss at them....... :D Chris

P.s. when I find something I'll leave it hear!
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDWF8&P=ML
This one is like mine...
http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/444470.asp

[1stxrunner]

Agin I thank you for all your help!!

I just took my servo out and it is a Hitec ultra torque #HS-645MG it looks to be a metal geared one. I will put it back in and try the grass thing and go from there. Thanks, Eric

[Vato Loco]

Agin I thank you for all your help!!

I just took my servo out and it is a Hitec ultra torque #HS-645MG it looks to be a metal geared one. I will put it back in and try the grass thing and go from there. Thanks, Eric
Good deal it metal geared! Then any problems might be because the gears are dirty! just take it apart clean the gears and reassemble and lube! I relube mine with a lite oil for less dirt collection! same lube you use on the bearings. :D

[crazyjr]

Ihave a stampede that I have had for 2 years. I have raced it bashed it and beaten it into the ground more times than I recall,but the best thing I can tell you is with minior mods it can run with stadium trucks.I know because I raced it against 4 RC10`s(1ele. 3nitro`s)at once and I came in 3rd.The 2 trucks I beat were nitro`s.BTW Proline Masher 2k`s are the best tires for the stampede :D

[RCDadChicago]

Hello all, here is my pede;

http://dadstoy.uwsag.com/photos/albums/userpics/10001/normal_05-24-05%20004.jpg

http://dadstoy.uwsag.com/photos/albums/userpics/10001/normal_05-25-05%20011.jpg

Upgrades:

Fast Lane Machine Chassis
Fast Lane Machine Extended Front and Rear A-Arms
Fast Lane Machine Front Bulkhead
Fast Lane Machine Front and Rear Shock Towers
Novak Super Sport Brushless System
Pro-Line Blade Tires (front)
Pro-Line Hole Shot Tires (rear)
Futaba Radio System (transmitter and receiver)
RPM Wide Front Bumper
Losi Green Springs (front)
RCRaven Dual-Rate Springs (back)
RPM Bearing Carriers With Large Bearings (front and rear)
Adjustable Camber Turnbuckles (front and rear)
Hitec 645 MG Steering Servo
Aluminum Idler Gear
12/87 RRP/Kimbrough Gearing

[1stxrunner]

Looks good !!!!

[Vato Loco]

Nice! I LIKIE but Too Clean though :D Needs some scratches, dirt build up, and worn out tires from use! :p But it looks cool! :D

[Vato Loco]

Hey, 1stxrunner how's your rig doing! Haven't heard anything lately!

[Haruchai]

How many changes to the 'pede have been introduced since its inception? Have their been a lot of upgrades done to it by Traxxas?

From what I see posted here it is a pretty tough truck.

[1stxrunner]

Vato Loco, Well everything was going real good with it until last night.... Ok where do I begin. first I stripped out one of the gears in the tranny. I fixed that then the spur gear stripped. (I think I had it to tight) I fixed that and now I broke one of the rear shafts at the bearing carrier and lost the bearings all in one day!!! It didn't start doing any of this until I changed the ESC and put another set of wheels on it. So needless to say it sitting until I can get more parts for it. But man I love bashing this thing more than my nitro trucks!! Eric

[crazyjr]

Wow i have never seen a shaft break .I've had my fair share of one wheeled landings and never broke the shaft,and i have the origional sliders,joints and shafts.How high were you jumping?

[Vato Loco]

Vato Loco, Well everything was going real good with it until last night.... Ok where do I begin. first I stripped out one of the gears in the tranny. I fixed that then the spur gear stripped. (I think I had it to tight) I fixed that and now I broke one of the rear shafts at the bearing carrier and lost the bearings all in one day!!! It didn't start doing any of this until I changed the ESC and put another set of wheels on it. So needless to say it sitting until I can get more parts for it. But man I love bashing this thing more than my nitro trucks!! Eric
You still using the 19T Reedy? It sounds like it! :D I Had the same problems that motor is an animal! What ESC did you go with? Also what tire set up? Try lighter tires when bashing that will help to save some on your trany! My self I can't race my truck any more at the local track because the width is 13 1/8" wide. The track runs ROAR rules. My son and I still tear it up. The BL system rocks...............

[Vato Loco]

How many changes to the 'pede have been introduced since its inception? Have their been a lot of upgrades done to it by Traxxas?

From what I see posted here it is a pretty tough truck.

The Bandit, Rustler and Pede are some of the toughest trucks out there! JMO :D Their interchangable, upgradeable, and from model to model different very few trucks are up graded the same making each one uniqe. Before I stoped racing, I won because I don't DNF because of damage! AE and Losi trucks are fast but JMO not as tough and fun.

[1stxrunner]

Yes I am still running the Reedy and love it. The ESC is one I got in a trade and was just testing it to see if it work . And realized an ESC does make a differance. Its a Duratax Streak ESC I do have plans on trying out the rooster on it. As for the tires I was playing around and took the ones off my sons evader witch are Claw Dawgs and boy did that make a differance!!

As for jumping it. This is one of the toughest trucks I have ever seen. I have probably had it about 4 feet high an not sure the distance and had never broken anything yet jumping it. Beleave it or not the shaft broke on a take off. Eric

[1stxrunner]

As soon as I get it fixed I will get some action pics to put on here.

[crazyjr]

Must be it was cracked beforehand .I have run a 10X3 in mine and the only problem i had was breaking the gearcase/suspension mount

[1stxrunner]

Thats kinda what I was thinking. I just over looked it. I do run this truck hard!! Eric

[RCDadChicago]

I put a rustler body mount in the front and started using the single center rear body mount, it made my pede more aerodynamic.

http://dadstoy.uwsag.com/photos/albums/userpics/10001/normal_05-29-05%20011.jpg

Got an aluminum antenna mount on order, I'm getting some bad glitching at a distance.

[Vato Loco]

:D The Three diffrent looks of my rusty/pede beast!

Street/Display shell for now.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/cad13-000.jpg

The white and silver is my current bashing shell. When that gets real nasty the green shell will be next! Then the Cady!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/CT14-000.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/CT11-000.jpg

I hope at Christmass my famliy will get me a few tools I need so I can make some new Lexan Chassis'. I'm thinking of spending a little more and get colored Lexan? :D

[Haruchai]

Looking over other posts I have seen people comment on the quality (or lack thereof), of Traxxas plastic. Is this true for the Stampede as well? Is the plastic brittle and/or break easily?

It seems like the kind of truck I'd like to buy, but I certainly don't want it to break too easily. I'll be driving it hard, if I get one, and don't want to have to constantly do repairs.

[Vato Loco]

Looking over other posts I have seen people comment on the quality (or lack thereof), of Traxxas plastic. Is this true for the Stampede as well? Is the plastic brittle and/or break easily?

It seems like the kind of truck I'd like to buy, but I certainly don't want it to break too easily. I'll be driving it hard, if I get one, and don't want to have to constantly do repairs.
My son and I Have two traxxas rustys. We got them over two years ago and never had problems with the plastic! :D We hit and ran in to everything and never really broke something because it was brittle! The plastic that the traxxas trucks are made of is the toughest IMO.
I would recommend any traxxas prduct! They can be made to do anything you can dream up! I'd buy a Traxxas before a Duratrax, tamya or Kyosho. :D JMO
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/cad11-000.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/CT14-000.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/h3-000.jpg

[Haruchai]

That first pic, the one with the black Pro-line body, appears to have an aluminum chassis. Am I right, or it it just the lighting?

[crazyjr]

The only parts i have broken on my rustler or stampede are one shock tower and several reararm mount/gearbox cases(too many one-wheeled landings)

[RCDadChicago]

Yeah, truth be told, the stock pede is very durable. I've only broken a caster block but that was from hitting a curb at WOT with a brushless system.

[Vato Loco]

That first pic, the one with the black Pro-line body, appears to have an aluminum chassis. Am I right, or it it just the lighting?Nope....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/CT5-000.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/CT3-000.jpg
Home Made Lexan Chassis! :D

[RCDadChicago]

That's lexan.

I got the shock socks and aluminum antenna mount today

http://dadstoy.uwsag.com/photos/albums/userpics/10001/normal_06-04-05a%20010.jpg

[Haruchai]

That lexan chassis is pretty cool! Does it have a lot of flex, or is it really rigid?

[Vato Loco]

That lexan chassis is pretty cool! Does it have a lot of flex, or is it really rigid?

It's really Rigid! The only way to get it to flex is to put some musle into it! The trucks weight+ forces that I subject it to isn't enough to get it to flex! :D It works great for me!

[RCDadChicago]

Here is a video (http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=brushless) I made not long ago that shows how insanely powerful the Novak brushless system is.

[rhesus4]

Vato Loco:
I'm considering buying some lexan stock to try making a chassis similar to yours - I wonder if you could give me a few measurements?
I really would just need to know what thickness you used, and what the maximum width on your chassis is. It looks like 3/8" (.375") thickness to me. I'm guessing it's not any wider than 4" anywhere.
Are there any parts that you think would benefit from being made from 1/2" or thicker stock?
Do you have any other advice for working with this material?
I would appreciate your help here, so I do not order the wrong stuff.
--John

Also, anyone looking to try this out can find reasonable prices on most any raw materials at www.mcmaster.com

[RCDadChicago]

How do you guys cut that stuff?

[rhesus4]

For long, straight cuts, I use a small cordless circular saw, with a plywood blade.
For detail cuts, I use the trusty dremel. I picked up a bunch of used carbide milling bits off eBay a few years ago - they work great. I gave less than $10 shipped for 20-30 of them. Beats Home Depot prices!
For thick material such as this lexan, I will probably need to build a small router table style work surface for the dremel, where the bit will come up through the table from underneath.

[Vato Loco]

Vato Loco:
I'm considering buying some lexan stock to try making a chassis similar to yours - I wonder if you could give me a few measurements?
I really would just need to know what thickness you used, and what the maximum width on your chassis is. It looks like 3/8" (.375") thickness to me. I'm guessing it's not any wider than 4" anywhere.
Are there any parts that you think would benefit from being made from 1/2" or thicker stock?
Do you have any other advice for working with this material?
I would appreciate your help here, so I do not order the wrong stuff.
--John

Also, anyone looking to try this out can find reasonable prices on most any raw materials at www.mcmaster.com

1. All Lexan used in project is 1/4" thick! 1/4" matterial is thick enough to get strength and low flex.
2. Lower Chassis is 2 3/16" wide by 13 1/2" long. Upper Chassis is 1 13/16" wide by 11 5/8" long.
3. The chassis is strengthend by three bulkheads that attach the upper and lower chassis together. That is the secret to low belly flex!
4. Working the plastic! Thats a Book in its self! Drill press, table saw, scroll saw, jig saw and sharp panel blades(fine tooth blads with wide kirf). Cut slow the plastic has low melting point. pratice, pratice and pratice. It takes a bit of getting use to working with it! I'm still Learning!!!!! But It's easier to work than Carbon fiber!JMO :D

Any special pic's you need let me know I'll see what I can do! :D
I'll post a few in a little while For ya!

[Vato Loco]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/CT10-000.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/CT8-000.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/CT9-000.jpg

[RCDadChicago]

Ehh... I think I'll stick with aluminum :D

[Vato Loco]

Just in case you as why Lexan A arms.......
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/th_CT4-000.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/CT4-000.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/th_CT3-000.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/CT3-000.jpg)
The diffrent offset rims on the rusty really bothered me! Also I wanted to be able to rotate my tires to get max life out of my tires so I made a front set of a-arms the same width as the rear = them out! Now I run Nitro Rusty rear rims! They look sharp! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/th_cad11-000.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/cad11-000.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/th_cad9-000.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/cad9-000.jpg)
The one minor draw back is the truck 13" wide and 13 1/2" using the front E-rusty rims making it illegal in most races! But the performance in corners is faster! I wish the local track wasn't ROAR Ruled! Oh well!

[rhesus4]

Vato Loco-
Thanks for the extra info and the pics - that'll give me something to think about for awhile. I had originally planned to use 3/8" stock - but 1/4" is much more economically friendly.
The way you have your truck set up, reminds me of a Rustler. The steering anyway.
I'm hoping to keep the ultra high center ground clearance, so my truck won't be a carbon copy of yours. I may even try to heat and form some lexan fron/rear braces. That depends on how much excess material I have.
Once I get everything together, I'll post up some pics.
Thanks!

[rhesus4]

RCDadChicago-
Wow that's a nice looking truck - Have you driven it hard since you added all the aluminum?
It looks like it would be heavy. Do you have any trouble pulling wheelies with that setup?
I think I'd be afraid to drive that thing - outside the house anyway!
Looks good though.

[RCDadChicago]

It's actually lighter than stock. I wondered if it would be heavy also so I weighed my sons stock pede and mine, the aluminum pede was about a pound lighter.

One thing I'm glad about is the weight seems to be redistributed, before it was almost uncontrolable the front end was so light you really had to gear it high. With the aluminum it keeps the front end down much better.

I gave it a good test over the weekend in a field that has stripped spur gears from every nitro I've fed to it. It's just real rough terrain and high grass with alot of potholes. The pede took it like a champ, got a little dusty but no stripped spur.

I don't know if I'd jump it off a house but I have gone off a hill that sent it flying over a chain link fence.

[bAsEmEnTLOSI]

I am a club racer and I own a Losi XXX-T. However, my track runs a "tuff truck" class, and I would like to get a Stampede to become part of this class.

Also, I want something I can run around the house with and just make fast as hell.

These are cheap as hell money wise, but how much could I get for ALL the electronics that come with the truck? I'd upgrade them anyways..

[RCDadChicago]

I don't understand, the stampede comes RTR, you don't have to pay extra for the electronics.

[bAsEmEnTLOSI]

The fact that I do not want the electronics is because basically, they are junk. I have a great JR system now and I would also like to get a top of the line speedo so I can drop in something like an 8T Cobalt.

[RCDadChicago]

I tried to resist but I just had to have a wing :D

http://dadstoy.uwsag.com/photos/albums/userpics/10001/normal_06-09-05a%20001.jpg

http://dadstoy.uwsag.com/photos/albums/userpics/10001/normal_06-09-05a%20004.jpg

http://dadstoy.uwsag.com/photos/albums/userpics/10001/normal_06-09-05a%20003.jpg

[Vato Loco]

Are you going to make truggy?

[Haruchai]

That looks cool, RCDC! How does it look with the body on?

[RCDadChicago]

I'm not sure what I'm making, a better racer hopefully. I wasen't too inventive with the body, I figured just cut the whole back off, why screw around. It sure was alot lighter.

http://dadstoy.uwsag.com/photos/albums/userpics/10001/normal_06-10-05a~0.jpg

If I can get a savage roll bar to fit I'll probably not use a body anymore.

[Vato Loco]

I forget the name of the company but there is or was a role cage made for the pede!
I was going to make one out of lexan for my truck but thought I got buy with out one why got to the bother.

[RCDadChicago]

Really? The only thing I've found is New Era makes one for the nitro pede (http://www.neweramodels.com/cgi-bin/item.cgi?session_id=dkyyssvcmgdxhafisxrikwepyfaevu pr&part_id=318) but I'm not sure if it would fit the epede.

The savage roll bar is the same width as the chassis. With a plastic chassis you could probably screw it right in. I've got a friend who will make me a bracket out of aluminum.

[Haruchai]

That body doesn't look too bad, actually. It also looks like your truck sits a good bit lower than stock? Do you race it much?

And that aluminum chassis is sick!! Love it!

[RCDadChicago]

I'm trying to get into racing, been doing alot of practice, even built a small track in my backyard.

My front and rear arms are parallel.

Anyone know of a buggy body that may work? Everything I've seen has to go under the front shock tower.

[Vato Loco]

I Had a Small track in the back yard but the wife made me take it down:-( The bandit body may work?

[RCDadChicago]

I'm thinking this body may work, its made for the rc18, I'm trying to find out how long it is.

http://i24.ebayimg.com/03/i/04/17/c2/0b_1_b.JPG

[RCDadChicago]

I'm working on a new project, getting a bracket made so I can mount a savage roll bar to my pede.

http://dadstoy.uwsag.com/photos/albums/userpics/10001/normal_06-18-05a.jpg

[GT Freak]

Well i just got my pede back. just gotta find a body for it. :o
Its stock eceopt for:
RPM yellow esc mount and gear cover.

Would like to make it a bit faster then what it is, but not sure where to start:
gearing or motor :confused:

[RCDadChicago]

Well the 17t Amber motor is the favorite and I've heard adds a ton of speed. It will work with the stock ESC. I have the brushless setup.

[Vato Loco]

Well i just got my pede back. just gotta find a body for it. :o
Its stock eceopt for:
RPM yellow esc mount and gear cover.

Would like to make it a bit faster then what it is, but not sure where to start:
gearing or motor :confused:
My son and I run Reedy 19Tspec quad mag. Motor. This motor is an animal :eek: ! I got a new SS5800 a few months back and the 19T is just a tad bit slower but not by much! Off the line my SS5800 leaves the 19T behind, but side by side the 19T is only (look about 2MPH) slower than the SS5800! The Reedy 19T spec quad mag motor is the closest thing to a SS5800 as you can get! 1stxrunner took my suggestion! go back a few pages and he writes about it post #70! Trust me :D this motor rocks :eek: !

[1stxrunner]

That motor is sweet!!! I like it enough that we are buying another pede for my sons birthday and I have already picked up another 19t Reedy for it. But we still need the truck??? So if anyone knows of one cheap let me know. Thanks

[RCDadChicago]

Are you saying the 19t reedy is better than the 17t amber?

[Vato Loco]

I had the Amber! JMO The 19T is better tons of torque! also as smooth as the SS5800. If I had to give up my SS5800 and go back to brushed motors thats my first and only choice is the reedy 19t spec quad mag!JMO
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXFBH5&P=ML

1stxrunner what gearing are using My sons is 20/87........Even with worn brushes still gives my SS a challange!

[Vato Loco]

BTW: The 19T torque will tear up and wear out drive line and gears fast!

[1stxrunner]

Well I was running the 18/87 until I just let my wife play with it!!!(about 5 min. ago) She stripped out my last spur gear by landing hard on the trans case witch made the motor move just enough to tear the gear up. (I think its time for a wheelie bar)

And yes I found out the hard way.....The 19T torque will tear up and wear out drive line

[RCDadChicago]

I run a bl system but I just bought a 17t speedgem amber for my wife's truck to replace her green machine motor.

I've been considering a Novak HV-Maxx system with two batt. packs.

[1stxrunner]

How can you tell if your brushes are getting worn??

[RCDadChicago]

Well, when I had an emaxx and the brushes got worn on the motors it just quit.

[RCDadChicago]

Shoot! Hit a curb this morning and snapped the stock castor block like a twig. Well, just ordered the aluminum ones from FLM but it looks like I won't be driving for a few days.

[Vato Loco]

How can you tell if your brushes are getting worn??
Remove the two springs on eather side of the brushes and pull the brushes out! If there more than half way gone. Take them to your LHS to have the Com. Cut and new brushes in stalled! this will make your motor last longer. Watch him do it and you will be able to do the same! :D

[Vato Loco]

Well I was running the 18/87 until I just let my wife play with it!!!(about 5 min. ago) She stripped out my last spur gear by landing hard on the trans case witch made the motor move just enough to tear the gear up. (I think its time for a wheelie bar)

And yes I found out the hard way.....The 19T torque will tear up and wear out drive line
This Idea will save you on pinion gear/spur gear death!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/gearcase-000.jpg
Make motor a plate from a piece of alum. This is from an old street sign i had lieing around the house and use hex style motor screws so you can tighten down the motor real good. Then your wife can't mess it up!

[Vato Loco]

BTW>>>>>>>>>>>>Happy Fathers Day to all the Dad's!<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<BTW

[RCDadChicago]

Make motor a plate from a piece of alum. This is from an old street sign i had lieing around the house and use hex style motor screws so you can tighten down the motor real good. Then your wife can't mess it up!

Or you could just use washers :)

[Vato Loco]

Or you could just use washers :)
But that don't involve using many of my tools and it's to easy :( !
I like to use my tools and spend some time making stuff! :D


BTW :eek: What did all the dads get for Fathers day? :D
I got an Testers mini max Air brush and compressor set from my son and wife! :eek: :) They do Care! :)

[GT Freak]

How many changes to the 'pede have been introduced since its inception? Have their been a lot of upgrades done to it by Traxxas?

From what I see posted here it is a pretty tough truck.

changes: NONE at all by traxxas...why mess with success?? :D :D

[Vato Loco]

changes: NONE at all by traxxas...why mess with success?? :D :D
No there has been one change but it has been with all traxxas cars and trucks!
"You can get them in kit form any more with out radio gear!" :D

[RCDadChicago]

This is what I'm looking forward to, should be coming later tonight

http://i23.ebayimg.com/01/i/04/4f/d0/4f_12_sb.JPG

[1stxrunner]

Vato Loco... I like your idea on the motor plate. I think I will have my wife make this one!! (Ha, Ha.)

Got some action pics. I will get them on here later tonight.

[RCDadChicago]

You guy would laugh, my 1/8 scale buggy is slightly more narrow than a stock pede :D

http://dadstoy.uwsag.com/photos/albums/userpics/10001/normal_06-19-05b%20002.jpg

[Vato Loco]

Action shots!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/messingaround1.jpg

[Vato Loco]

Action Shot!http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/Messingaround2.jpg

[Vato Loco]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/Messingaround5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/Messingaround4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/Messingaround3.jpg

[GT Freak]

awsome action shots... gonna have to try that myself :D

[Civicgoon]

Ok guys, whats a guy gotta do to get an electric pede to do wheelies. All suggestions and comments welcomed. Still stock with msc and p2k motor.

[1stxrunner]

Does anybody know where I can get another cheap pede for my son?? I am looking for a realy good roller with radio or even a new one at a good price!

[RCDadChicago]

Ok guys, whats a guy gotta do to get an electric pede to do wheelies. All suggestions and comments welcomed. Still stock with msc and p2k motor.

Read here (http://www.misbehavin-rc.com/pit-lane/wheelies/es-wheelies.asp)

[RCDadChicago]

Does anybody know where I can get another cheap pede for my son?? I am looking for a realy good roller with radio or even a new one at a good price!

Towers sells them for $150.00, that was the best price I could find when I bought one for my son.

[Vato Loco]

Ok guys, whats a guy gotta do to get an electric pede to do wheelies. All suggestions and comments welcomed. Still stock with msc and p2k motor.
Get a reedy 19t spec quad mag motor and gear it 17/87! and good batts GP3300"s for that little extra punch :eek:

[Vato Loco]

Does anybody know where I can get another cheap pede for my son?? I am looking for a realy good roller with radio or even a new one at a good price!
Have you tried E Bay? :D

[Vato Loco]

I have to plan a day at one of the sand pits, My area is loaded with them! Now those would be cool shots! :D

[1stxrunner]

I am already watching a few on e-bay, And if that dont go through I think Tower is the cheapest so far. Thanks guys, Eric

[Vato Loco]

I am already watching a few on e-bay, And if that dont go through I think Tower is the cheapest so far. Thanks guys, Eric
Now you could get an Rustler! Their a little cheaper....Why I don't know but basicly the same truck! You could always change it to a pede later with just a few parts!

[1stxrunner]

What parts would need to be changed??

[Vato Loco]

Stampede chassis, XXL rear shocks for the front and body mounts, I think thats it but the difference in the two is mainly the chassis set up! But I think if you got a rusty you might end up doing like I did and make a rusty/pede cross truck(cheaper)! You put pede tires on the rusty and you have a pede that doesn't roll over as much in turns and there isn't much more of a difference (JMO). Rusty might be more stable to drive for your son and wife!

[thewarrenator]

i was wondering how do you guys get the pinion to match up with the spur with the stock tranny cover thing? i had to take a piece of 3mm aluminum and stick it between the motor and the tranny mount so i could use the pinions. the stock stinger has a longer shaft then normal mod motors so how do u people get the pinions to match up with the spur?

[Vato Loco]

i was wondering how do you guys get the pinion to match up with the spur with the stock tranny cover thing? i had to take a piece of 3mm aluminum and stick it between the motor and the tranny mount so i could use the pinions. the stock stinger has a longer shaft then normal mod motors so how do u people get the pinions to match up with the spur?
Rotate your pinion so the grub screw is on the outside of the gears. basicly turn the gear around! :D

[RCDadChicago]

Most of the pedes on ebay are going for more than you could buy a new one for because of all the hopups. You could also try here (http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/category.cfm?catID=22).

[RCDadChicago]

I got my Fast Lane Machine tranny case!

Here it is all assembled;

http://dadstoy.uwsag.com/photos/albums/userpics/10001/normal_06-25-05a%20013.jpg

http://dadstoy.uwsag.com/photos/albums/userpics/10001/normal_06-25-05a%20014.jpg

http://dadstoy.uwsag.com/photos/albums/userpics/10001/normal_06-25-05a%20015.jpg

http://dadstoy.uwsag.com/photos/albums/userpics/10001/normal_06-25-05a%20016.jpg

http://dadstoy.uwsag.com/photos/albums/userpics/10001/normal_06-25-05a%20017.jpg

Pictures of it on the pede;

http://dadstoy.uwsag.com/photos/albums/userpics/10001/normal_06-25-05a%20001.jpg

http://dadstoy.uwsag.com/photos/albums/userpics/10001/normal_06-25-05a%20002~0.jpg

http://dadstoy.uwsag.com/photos/albums/userpics/10001/normal_06-25-05a%20003.jpg

I'm going to write to FLM but I advise anyone who is interested to wait, the screws provided with the kit were inadequate. Also, as you can see, you will definitely need a wheelie bar (if your pede is capable of wheelies) there is little protection for the motor.

[Vato Loco]

:D WOW :) That sure is purdy :) ! How heavy is your rig? That thing has the BLING factor! Do you have Alum mags yet? Thats all thats left? or is it? :D
Good work! What next?

[RCDadChicago]

All thats left is aluminum castor blocks, got them on order.

[Vato Loco]

I want to cee some action shots! and scratches:-)

[RCDadChicago]

I know, after I get the castor blocks I want to go to the track!

I had my mayhem out today, and I know it isin't tuned right yet, but I swear my pede is faster.

[GT Freak]

I like my stinger motor, but not enough "go power" ...what would be a upgrade for that motor :confused: Im wanting another closed endbell motor to run since i run in a alley... :o

[Vato Loco]

I'd go with an 19T Reedy spec Quad mag motor.....As to keep it clean just get an electric motor cleaner. Give the motor a little Shot after every run! That will work great for you!

[RCDadChicago]

I like the 17t amber speedgem (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&W=000653303&I=LXCUP9&P=K) for a brushed motor.

[thewarrenator]

im gettin a 13 double speedgems from trinity, i think ill have to set my slipper a little looser so i dont blow half shafts all the time

[RCDadChicago]

What gearing are you using? I'm just wondering because I have had no problems with my BL system and the stock shafts. I want to get CVD's if they ever do break.

[Vato Loco]

I had CVD's they limit travel! Got rid of them, I added 3/4" of travel to the suspension and the CVD's kept falling out! JMO Their more trouble than their worth!JMO

[mr.rc]

howdy, here's the "stampede" that Im working on now. After seeing the ttech preditor and lusting after the revo I desided to apply the design to something diffrent. I took some design hints and started to apply them to my pede so far it has a custom aluminum chassis and frotnt rocker arm mounts. tommorow Ill be building the rear mounts and making the rocker arms. the white L shape in the front is a mock up of the rocker arm to make sure I had all the angles right. sorry about the pic quality I dont have the best lighting.

what do you think?

http://img227.echo.cx/img227/1157/c47mx.jpg

http://img176.echo.cx/img176/4015/c54ek.jpg

[RCDadChicago]

Can you get a closer shot of how those shocks work like that. I'm surprised you didn't just go ahead and make it 4WD.

[mr.rc]

I wanted to keep it a 2 wheel drive truck so i could race it at my local track. as soon as i get finished with the front suspenton ill post some close ups

[microrcdude]

man, MR. RC, that truck is AWESOME. Im sure that inboard shock idea will be fine, but watch out, you may be running it one week, but once you win, everyone will have the same thing.

[RCDadChicago]

Took a couple pics today. I'm just waiting for the stock output yokes to snap and I'll be putting cvd's on.

http://dadstoy.uwsag.com/photos/albums/userpics/10001/normal_07-03-05c%20001.jpg

http://dadstoy.uwsag.com/photos/albums/userpics/10001/normal_07-03-05c%20003.jpg

[Vato Loco]

:eek: We went out today to run our trucks at the abandon RC track located at the County park! I broke something in my gear box! I'll investigate tomarrow. I think I killed Alum Idler. Won't really know until i get in there.
My 8 yr old son took these shots! :eek:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/picsofcmh4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/picsofcmh3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/picsofcmh2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/picsofcmh1.jpg
:D
Here's my son killing his truck!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/picsofrch5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/picsofrch4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/picsofrch3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/picsofrch2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/picsofrch1.jpg
For an 8yr old He bashes with the best!

[mr.rc]

the younger the better , the rocker arms almost done just have to drill the holes and mount. I also got the carbon fiber rod to make the push rods both whitch I should be doing tommorow. if i get enough done tommorow you might see finished front suspention pics by 10pm tommorow.

[Civicgoon]

Cool pics, my son and I run his pede and my bandit at an old bmx track. The stampede handles the jumps like a champ.

I just upgraded his msc to a Duratrax esc, boy am I disappointed. I didn't realize that the reverse was so poor. The msc runs faster in reverse. He hasn't run it yet, but if I am a betting man, I figure he wants his msc back.

Is it normal for the esc to run slower in rev than the msc?

[RCDadChicago]

Nice track, I wish I had something like that nearby.

[Vato Loco]

Nice track, I wish I had something like that nearby.
It really ain't that nice but it's better than nothing! Here's the hobby shop down the street from the park track. http://www.bandbhobbies.com/photos.asp
They plant to have the state race there july17-18th might go watch! no this is a nice track! :eek:

[RCDadChicago]

The track closest to me (about 30 minutes) is turning their off-road track into a soccer field or something. The next one is about 45 minutes away and they charge $8 just to practice!

The local park is our friend :D

[Vato Loco]

I work for the county park and rec. They won't let me transfer to that park! :D They know I'd never get any work done! GRINNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!
BandB doesn't charge for practic......I don't think any track in Florida charges? Haven't heard of any? :D

[GT Freak]

Just traded both my pede and rusty for a tc3.... cant wait... :D

[thewarrenator]

that sucks

[Civicgoon]

Took the esc off the pede, my son was not impressed with the slow reverse speed. Anybody have any ideas as to why the Duratrax 1059 ran so slow in reverse, is this normal?

Please see 7 posts up for the original reply.


Thanks....

[crazyjr]

What motor are you running? If it's stock the timing is set up for forward not reverse. running in reverse would be like taking timing away from your full size car, It would lose powerand run slow. BTW some esc's do run slower due to less fets but it shouldn't be super slow.

[Civicgoon]

What motor are you running? If it's stock the timing is set up for forward not reverse. running in reverse would be like taking timing away from your full size car, It would lose power and run slow. BTW some esc's do run slower due to less fets but it shouldn't be super slow.

Running 27 turn stock P2K. It hardly had enough power to get the pede to move in reverse. He wants to be able to pop wheelies, so I am thinking about getting him an 18 turn motor. That's the lowest the esc will handle, and I will try it again. But for now, he wants to run faster in reverse.

Thanks for your reply.....

[RCDadChicago]

I got my wife the 17t Amber Extreme which will work with the stock esc but she has a Dynamite Tazer. I think I need to gear it up a little, she complains that it doesn't pop wheelies well enough.

[thewarrenator]

women...just kidding

[RCDadChicago]

I was jumping the pede off a ramp today and well, this is what happens..

http://dadstoy.uwsag.com/photos/albums/userpics/10001/normal_07-08-09a.jpg

[GT Freak]

wow, nice job. at least THATS all :) that broke...

[thewarrenator]

man, there goes $40 or what ever ridiculous price those aluminum parts go for.

[thewarrenator]

them tires look a little bald...

[RCDadChicago]

Nah, nothing aluminum broke, I'll just replace the shock cap. The hole shot tires do need to be replaced.

[thewarrenator]

isnt the corner broke off?

[thewarrenator]

i guess you have unlimited number of shock mount positions

[RCDadChicago]

The corner isin't broken off. Everything FLM makes comes with multiple setup options compared to stock.

[thewarrenator]

o nevermind then

[RCfrodoRC]

http://www.fdc.arizona.edu/drennen/stampede/videos.cfm this is a site that has some pretty sweet stampede vids.

[Vato Loco]

We found another great place to run!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/tampapark1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/tampapark10.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/tampapark2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/tampapark3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/tampapark4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/tampapark5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/tampapark6.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/tampapark7.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/tampapark8.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/tampapark9.jpg

[mikestoys]

BUMP

got bored and spent the weekend converting my pede into a Long Travel prerunner... took some XTM rear arms and with a dremel, made the necessary cuts... the stock turnbuckles then became the camber links, and the EMAXX steering turnbuckles became the new steering turnbuckles... catches decent air at half throttle as you can see in the vid, but more importantly for me, it lands sooooooo softly and so far, has NOT flipped over on turns...

quick vid - http://www.8x10proofs.com/videos/LT%20Jump%20Test%203.wmv

http://www.8x10proofs.com/Hobby/LT_Truck-0349a.jpg
http://www.8x10proofs.com/Hobby/LT_Truck-0351a.jpg
http://www.8x10proofs.com/Hobby/LT_Truck-0353a.jpg
http://www.8x10proofs.com/Hobby/LT_Truck-0354a.jpg

[Vato Loco]

First, That truck is SWEEETNESSSSSSS! Second, What the Hell is a custom Taco? There is many things refered to as a Taco!

[mikestoys]

First, That truck is SWEEETNESSSSSSS! Second, What the Hell is a custom Taco? There is many things refered to as a Taco!


hahah... thanks... u should see it jump and land in person... doesnt "thud" on landing... it just flexes like a sonofa...

as for tacos, its for tacomas... i desert wheel in a toyota tacoma, so the customtacos is for www.customtacos.com

since nobody has a toyota tacoma body, i had to make believe the chevy body on my pede is a yota... haha

[Vato Loco]

hahah... thanks... u should see it jump and land in person... doesnt "thud" on landing... it just flexes like a sonofa...

as for tacos, its for tacomas... i desert wheel in a toyota tacoma, so the customtacos is for www.customtacos.com

since nobody has a toyota tacoma body, i had to make believe the chevy body on my pede is a yota... haha
Does it have to be a TACO?
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LX2704&P=7
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0095P?FVSEARCH=lxtl60&FVPROFIL=++

[mikestoys]

Does it have to be a TACO?
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LX2704&P=7
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0095P?FVSEARCH=lxtl60&FVPROFIL=++


hey, close enough for me... thanks for the info... now i just gotta get off my lazy butt and paint... haha

[stpede]

hey guys I got some pics of my pede on here just got done with the chassis . And yes that is a no parking sign???? Was bored on my vacation so I said what the heck. Didnt think it would turn out very good but it wasnt bad. not as much flex in the chassis as I thought there would be. I think on version 1.2 I will make it a little wider and then put 90 bends on the edges for more stiffness. I will have more pics after this gets sandblasted and painted. Have some more holes to drill and cuts to make


http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a228/stpede/pic1.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a228/stpede/DCP02964.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a228/stpede/DCP02969.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a228/stpede/DCP02974.jpg

[stpede]

here are some more pics I still have a lot more to do to the truck have some stuff coming in the mail for it cant wait
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a228/stpede/DCP02977.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a228/stpede/DCP02980.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a228/stpede/DCP02978.jpg
have to make a new chassis this one has hole cut out for junk msc and I got a new esc comin

[mikestoys]

ok... thanks to vato, i got my yota trophy truck body painted on my long travel pede, but before that, i took her out to the desert to go wheelin in my real truck...

http://www.8x10proofs.com/Hobby/Desert_Jump-001a.jpg

with the new body...

http://www.8x10proofs.com/Hobby/LT_Truck-Trophy-001a.jpg

[Vato Loco]

Coooooool!

[SS Pede]

Jeez, where did this place come from? I guess I missed it! The old Pede forum disappeared when they rearranged the site a while back.

So, my stampede has this:

Novak SS5800 BL system
CVD's
JR Z590 servo
Swami bar/brace
RPM bearing carriers and front bumper of course
Big Bore shock caps
Aluminum Idler gear
...that's about it I guess.

I'd love to have some beadlock rims for it, but nobody seems to make any that fit.

That's all for now, I've got some work to do. :)

-SS

[mikestoys]

I'd love to have some beadlock rims for it, but nobody seems to make any that fit.

-SS

man, i hear ya on that... i want me some beadlocks too but nobody has any in our scale... sux...

[microrcdude]

hey, those white fenders give it the fiberglassed effect

[mikestoys]

yep, i was goin for the glass effect... i shoulda gone with a silver body with the white fenders or red body with silver fenders... next body will probably be black with silver though...

[microrcdude]

that will look sick!

[SS Pede]

What is everyone's favorite choice here for a good tire with GOOD TREAD WEAR. If I ever get new tires I'll be wanting them to last a long time. I know Masher 2k's are really grippy, but how do they last? What other tires have you had good luck with? :)

[microrcdude]

id go with the new proline moabs. amaizing grip, and all proline tires last a while

[Vato Loco]

[QUOTE=SS Pede]What is everyone's favorite choice here for a good tire with GOOD TREAD WEAR. If I ever get new tires I'll be wanting them to last a long time. I know Masher 2k's are really grippy, but how do they last? What other tires have you had good luck with? :)[/QUOTE
It all depends how much time they spend on hard packed clay/dirt,concrete and asphalt the tires see? If you stay of the hard stuff a very long time. Also the compound that the tire is made of also dictates how long a tire last too. m2 and m3 tires are soft compounds. They offer higher grip but don't wear as long! :D hope this helps? :confused:

[SS Pede]

Drove my Stampede the other day, had a great time. Nothing broken (no huge hits either). My SS5800 shifted on the motor mounts during the first run, so the pinion wasn't fully catching the spur anymore. I thought I had stripped my spur gear, but luckily I had not. A few minutes and a few screwdriver turns later, I was back on my way. Soon I'm buying some Maxx body clips b/c I keep flipping over and losing my current ones! I may also buy some Moab 2.2 tires and RPM Slingshot wheels. Hmmm, what about Imex tires? And out of curiosity, have you guys had much difficulty getting tires OFF the wheels after they're glued? I know you have to bake/boil them. Have you had better luck with any certain method? If I buy new tires I'll eventually have to take them off!

[Vato Loco]

I usually buy new rims with new tires. New Rims don't really cost that much if you get the white ones. This saves some time and grief!

[Vato Loco]

Try these:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXFPV9&P=0
I use them, keeps you from losing your body clips! You know since I bought the clip holders oddly enough the Dang clips quit falling off? I think they know, I have my one GOOD EYE ON THEM;-)

[SS Pede]

Well the rear tires will likely wear faster than the fronts. So maybe I'd only have to replace 2 tires at a time (the rear ones).

[Vato Loco]

I cheated I set the truck up so I can rotate my tires! To get the max life out them!

[SS Pede]

So did you widen your Pede so all the arms are the same length?

I guess I can just replace 2 sets of rear tires for every 1 set of fronts (or however it works out).

I ordered Proline Moab 2.2's yesterday, along with RPM Slingshot wheels, a 15T pinion, and some body clips. I'm going to go down to the local hardware store soon and get some CA glue. Maybe I'll get some CA debonder too. Seems like that would be much more convenient for removing tires than boiling or baking them. I read on another forum about people using glue debonder (or nail polish remover/acetone) with success.

[Vato Loco]

So did you widen your Pede so all the arms are the same length?

I guess I can just replace 2 sets of rear tires for every 1 set of fronts (or however it works out).

I ordered Proline Moab 2.2's yesterday, along with RPM Slingshot wheels, a 15T pinion, and some body clips. I'm going to go down to the local hardware store soon and get some CA glue. Maybe I'll get some CA debonder too. Seems like that would be much more convenient for removing tires than boiling or baking them. I read on another forum about people using glue debonder (or nail polish remover/acetone) with success.
That debonder might remove the chrome from the rims? I heard that finger nail polish will also de bond CA? :D

[Vato Loco]

BTW: I found that the Chrome wears off any way! Think about getting the white wheels. They make life easy;-) And save you a ton of money. I have chrome rims for display use only and all other tires are mounted to white dish wheels. Yes, I made a set of front A arms that are the same width as the rear;-)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/CT1-000.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/CT11-000.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/CT14-000.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/cad12-000.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/cad11-000.jpg
Chrome for show: White for running! :D

[SS Pede]

Yeah I don't know about the chrome. I don't really plan on soaking the whole wheel in acetone or anything. I'd rather just try to "paint" some nail polish remover onto the bead and let it sit. I can borrow it from my girlfriend or sister. :)

Seeing as I haven't received the tires yet, I'm not really at the stage where I have to take them off the rims!

I got Krazy glue b/c the hardware store didn't have any "CA" glue. Krazy glue seems to be CA glue though, as does most super glue. Same chemical I guess.

[Vato Loco]

Krazy Glue is CA! Ca also works on minor Cuts on your skin!

[SS Pede]

The tires and wheels have arrived! RPM includes wheel hexes with their wheels, I wasn't expecting that. They must be the exact same size as the Pede's stock ones...so is there any reason to use them? Otherwise I'll just keep them as spares.

[renown]

Well after looking at this thread you guys got me thinking. Stampede looks ideal because im mainly basher, i like the ground clearance and if its anything like the Rustler durability wise its perfect. Is the Stampede as durable as the Rustler, it looks like it may have some weaker spots because its not on a flat pan and as compact and simple as the rustler. Is there any weak spots at all in this truck that you guys brake often?

If i did get this truck what are all the parts i would need to reinforce the drive line to handle a SS5800 or maybe even a GTB 6.5?

Now about them RPM nitro stampede suspension arms, i read somewhere in this thread that they don't fit right. What do you have to do to make these things fit, i would probly want to throw some of these on for durability and to add a little flavor to my truck.

It looks like you guys have no room for your receiver and stuff, can someone post a picture that shows the receiver space?

What are some good aluminum threaded shocks for this truck, im mainly a monster truck guy so i don't know whats hot for stadium truck shocks and what not.

Thanks, Pedes probly sick of me by now. :D Yea i ask alot of questions its because im a perfectionist and i have to know everything so that i know how to perfect my truck i guess. Just look at my Savage 4.6 in the classified section you will know what im talken about..

[SS Pede]

Well after looking at this thread you guys got me thinking. Stampede looks ideal because im mainly basher, i like the ground clearance and if its anything like the Rustler durability wise its perfect. Is the Stampede as durable as the Rustler, it looks like it may have some weaker spots because its not on a flat pan and as compact and simple as the rustler. Is there any weak spots at all in this truck that you guys brake often?

If i did get this truck what are all the parts i would need to reinforce the drive line to handle a SS5800 or maybe even a GTB 6.5?

Now about them RPM nitro stampede suspension arms, i read somewhere in this thread that they don't fit right. What do you have to do to make these things fit, i would probly want to throw some of these on for durability and to add a little flavor to my truck.

It looks like you guys have no room for your receiver and stuff, can someone post a picture that shows the receiver space?

What are some good aluminum threaded shocks for this truck, im mainly a monster truck guy so i don't know whats hot for stadium truck shocks and what not.

Thanks, Pedes probly sick of me by now. :D Yea i ask alot of questions its because im a perfectionist and i have to know everything so that i know how to perfect my truck i guess. Just look at my Savage 4.6 in the classified section you will know what im talken about..
As far as I can tell, the Stampede is every bit as durable as the Rustler. The chassis is one of the last things I'd suspect to break. It's a channel chasis so it's very strong.

The truck's weak spots are similar to the Rusty's, since the trucks share so many parts. If/when you put bearings in the wheels, you'll want to upgrade to 5x11 bearings and bearing carriers. If you put 5x8 bearings into the stock carriers, the bearings will break more easily than the larger 5x11 bearings. Another thing that you might need to upgrade are the shock caps. The stock plastic ones may strip/pop off if you land off a big enough jump. Aluminum caps would fix this problem. However, I believe the shock caps were upgraded recently. They're still plastic, but I think they're a little different on the new trucks so I'd just wait and see what happens.

So, bigger wheel bearings, possibly stronger shock caps, ah yes, the servo. I believe the Pede's servo was recently upgraded to the 2055, which is the same servo the emaxx uses. This servo should by more durable than the old one they used to include, which stripped its gears pretty easily if you hit something the wrong way. So I put a metal geared servo in my truck, but this is another wait and see item because the new servo is stronger. You might also like RPM's wide front bumper. It just provides extra protection.

To equip the drivetrain for a BL system, an aluminum idler gear is important. You also may run into trouble with the stock drive shafts, particularly the output yokes. If you strip the plastic yokes, upgrade to steel ones. You could also get CVD's, like I did, but CVD's are sort of a mixed bag when it comes to effectiveness. They're durable if they work right, but some people have issues with reduced suspension travel and pins falling out and stuff.

I would check out http://monster.traxxas.com to find info on putting other trucks' arms on you Pede. I don't know the details of that procedure, but some people have done that sort of thing. They like to make their Pedes a bit wider and run front wheels all around.

I don't have a picture at the moment, but if you search around you should find one of the receiver pretty easily. It rests in a little slot up in front of the battery. It sits right behind the servo and front shock tower.

Lots of people like Traxxas Big Bore shocks. They're aluminum and pretty nice from what I hear. Also, you'd use aluminum Big Bore shock caps if you wanted to upgrade from the stock plastic ones. So if you really want aluminum shocks and you got the entire Big Bore setup you'd fix any shock cap problems. Oh...threaded shocks...well some folks like Duratrax Evader ST shocks. I believe they are threaded. They may require very slight modification to fit on a Pede. Also look around online for companies like GPM that make aluminum parts for the Stampede. I've seen GPM aluminum shocks I believe.

This may seem like a huge list of upgrades, but the fact is none of them are that expensive and not everyone always has the same issues with the truck. For example, my stock plastic idler gear lasted months of (infrequent) driving with the SS5800 before I stripped it. I also went for a while with 5x8 bearings before I broke one of them and decided to upgrade to 5x11's. So don't be intimidated. The Pede's weaknesses are easily fixed, and once you fix a couple things here and there, the truck is pretty much all set. I could list a million upgrades for the Pede, but the fact is at the end of the day it's a durable truck.

Hehe, I love helping people out and answering questions. Keep 'em coming! :)

-SS

[SS Pede]

By the way, I've glued my new tires and installed and went down one tooth on the pinion (to a 15) to compensate for the larger diameter of the Moab's. The Slingshot wheels look great! The tires are definitely softer/stickier than the stock ones. I can't wait too see what kind of grip I get! Hopefully this weekend I'll have time to go drive. And we'll see if my first-timer gluing job holds up!

[renown]

Pede your awsome man you basically are the one that answered all my questions on every thread i have made so far. RCZ should be paying you to answer questions haha...

Down to business now.. Is the Traxxas 30t aluminum idler gear the one your talking about part #LXJJ94? Will T-maxx heavy duty plastic yokes fit the Stampede they are part #LXDDS6 if you want to check them out. Will i need a kevlar or steel spur gear or anything? So the only things that need to be upgraded are the yokes and idler gear nothing else? If theres anything else that even has the potential of braking premature in the drive line with a 6.5 or ss5800 let me know because i want to upgrade it.

Ok now for the bearings, i will need 16 5x11 bearings right? Are these Duratrax 5x11 bearings for the nitro Rustler any good #LXPA99? You guys go with the RPM 5x11 bearing carriers front and back right?

Will the Team Associated factory team blue screw set for the nitro rustler work for the electric Stampede? I figure atleast most of them have to fit, maybe i should order 2 sets to make sure i have all the screws i need? My truck has to look a little unique atleast, cannot stand having the exact same truck as everyone else. If those wont work do you know of any black or blue screw sets anywhere else for the Pede? #LXSF72

Oh and will these Team Associated titanium turnbuckles for the Rustler fit the Pede? The arms are longer on the Rustler aren't they so they might not fit? #LXCKS2

Could you recommend me some tires for the Pede, im looking for a tire that will last along time and has decent grip on pavement/dirt/grass and good cushion for landing jumps and hitting things. I'm not exactly looking for the best grip in the world or nothing but of course i want some decent traction. Also i would perfer the tires be fairly big for maximum ground clearance.

Can't think of anymore questions right now lol..

THANKS!

[SS Pede]

Hehe, I just have nothing better to do than hang out on R/C sites! It's better than doing homework!! OK, here we go....

Yes the 30 tooth idler is the one you want. And by the way, don't switch to a delrin top gear like Tower and Traxxas say. The stock top gear is steel, so theoretically the steel top gear spinning against the aluminum idler gear could cause radio interference. But just grease the transmission up good and you'll be fine. A delrin top gear would just be a new weak spot.

The steel yokes are found here: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJG59&P=7 . You may not need them right away, but they are a recommended hop-up for those using brushless and the stock drive shafts. I think that's all you'll have to worry about for the drivetrain, the idler gear and the output yokes. I don't think the stock plastic drive shafts are generally a problem with BL. If you do twist one, you could get CVD's. But I wouldn't expect to twist one too easily. I don't remember ever hearing of it.

About the spur, I haven't yet stripped my stock spur with the SS5800. It seems pretty durable. Then again, maybe I drive more carefully than some people. But here (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXN203&P=7) is a spur that people seem to like over on the Traxxas forums.

You'll need 8 5x11 bearings. There are 2 bearings supporting each axle. I bought this (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXD122&P=7) set, so I have 2 left over for...whatever. The transmission already spins on 5x11 bearings, so that's all set. Those Nitro Rustler bearings are the same thing, but that set has twice as many as you need. BTW, the Duratrax bearings have been working fine for me, not that I have anything to compare them to. Their sealed 5x11 bearings...good enough for me. These are the bearing carriers: Front (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXNY89&P=7) Rear (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXNY90&P=7) .

I don't know about screw sets, sorry. BTW I found your post over on the Traxxas forums. I'm a member there too. I'll just answer your questions here though.

Those Rusty turnbuckles seem too short. The Stampede's servo is linked directly to the wheels by long turnbuckles. This (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXY812&P=7) is the only titanium turnbuckle set I know of for the Pede (if you can stand plain old silver).

As for tires, lots of people recommend Proline Masher 2000's. They are reportedly really grippy in general and they're pretty darn tall. Personally, I just picked up a set of the Proline Moab 2.2 tires. They're also tall and they are made of the same compound as the M2k's. Unfortunately, I haven't gotten to drive them yet!

Yep...that about does it for now! :)

-SS

[Vato Loco]

Sorry for being late! Hurry Can ISSUES!!!!!!!!! Damn thing is headed my way! Wiiiiiilllllllllllllllllllmmmmmmmmmmaaaaaaaaaaaaaa a!
Try here for all the latest up grades and helpful tips too! http://www.misbehavin-rc.com/pit-lane/es-pit-lane.asp This site is chock full of up grade goodness and ChewyTraxxas happyness;-)
I have two Rusty/Pedes,JMO I would start with the servo! That stock one is crap and will break in a week! A good metal gear servo IMO should be first! Second, Swap out the standard Bearing carriers for the RPM ones with 5x11 bearings. Then Swap out the plastic idler gear for an alum. one. If you plan to use hotter motor this would be a good time to swap out the plastic yokes for metal ones. Swap out the plastice shock caps with the alum. ones. and so on and so forth.......The misbehavin site has the up grade section! Follow it to the letter! Post pics!

[SS Pede]

Stay safe Vato!

[Vato Loco]

I'm located just north of Tampa thats the middle of the state. I'm a mile inshore! Everytime you see a weather up date you'll know how bad it gets for me. So far they have it south of me like naples! For me thats good but things change fast! We're always ready! unlike some other states! Chris :D

[renown]

My current budget is 500$ for a charger, power supply, radio, electronics, truck, brushless, upgrades lol... Although im just going to pick up my charger, power supply, radio, electronics, and brushless for now and get the truck in like a month or something when i can come up with more funds.

Heres my goodie list so far, i think she will be a decent setup to start with, i will add on some more as i go and can actually see what i really need.

Electronics - Futaba 2PL radio, Futaba S3010 im guessing 80oz should be enough torque for some little mashers? With the right steering linkage i won't brake none of those plastic gears. Although if 80oz isn't enough i will go with a S3305.

Brushless - SS5800 i am still considering a GTB 6.5 though. If i decide to get the Pede it will probly be the SS5800 but if i change my mind and go with the MF2 it will probly be the 6.5.

Charger & Batteries - Thinking about an ICE but i really can't justify paying 120$ for a ton of features i don't need or want plus ill have to pay another 80$ for PS which will hurt my budget. Thinking about a MRC 977 it would be perfect if they didn't have them dam false peaking issues. Dam beable to charge 2 batts, comes with a 10amp PS i would be made. But my friend Thermal/MetRX you might no him he is huge into rcs goes to RCU here and almost everywhere. Well his friend has the 977 and is having troubles with false peaking so i am kinda scared to pay 100$ if its going to end up being a POS. Well for batteries im just going with some cheap GP3300s for 25$ a pop at radio shack because im just a basher.

Other Stuff - Traxxas Big Bore Shocks, RPM Bearing Carriers & 5x11 bearings, Traxxas Aluminum 30T Idler Gear, Traxxas Tie Bar Graphite SRT, RPM Heavy Duty Camber Links, Masher 2ks, HPI black wheels, RPM ESC Mount Yellow, RPM Lower Spring Clips Yellow, RPM Heavy Duty Rod Ends Yellow, Some titanium hinge pins, and all black screws and bolts. Going for a all black no chrome theme with some yellow accent.

[SS Pede]

Sounds pretty good to me. 80 oz should be enough torque. The servo I'm using has 85 oz/in. and it's fine. Hopefully it will be durable enough.