Tamiya F350 Hi Lift 4X4X4--Bruiser reborn?

[Breaker 1-9]

It is a kit. No there will not be a RTR of it's first release. The rails are actually similar to the ones used on Tamiya's Tractor Trucks. Oh and yes you can already pre order them at a local hobby shop that carries or stocks or can bring in Tamiya. Also the release date is somewhere around mid or late August.















Dustin

[jocktheglide165]

everyone please dont buy this truck...buy this truck from me in 10 years I should have about 100 in stock by then...reserve one from me...for only 2000 dollars...LOL...

[cianhanrahan]

I wouldn't have 100% faith in Tower's descriptions they're only human after all!

[jocktheglide165]

I wouldn't have 100% faith in Tower's descriptions they're only human after all!
thats true just visit tamiya site it saids nothing of rtr or anything......is it possible to put a brushless in the kit? or is the tranny reversed.....where forward on brushless makes it reverse on truck?

[Breaker 1-9]

thats true just visit tamiya site it saids nothing of rtr or anything......is it possible to put a brushless in the kit? or is the tranny reversed.....where forward on brushless makes it reverse on truck?



Brushless motor would be too fast for the transmission on truck to handle, whole drivetrain wouldn't be able to cope with the high speeds. On the other hands if you are looking at or thinking of popping in one of the soon to be released Novak crawler brushless systems, they yeah there should be no problem for such application for this truck. This truck is really built for scaleness and scale driving kinda and really wouldn't be right to see one with a mod motor in it trying to race a few trucks/cars at a track or anything like that.















Dustin

[jchung]

people are so funny...you got posts where they said, "it better be RTR for that price" then we got you saying, "oh thats disappointing not a kit".....man hobby people cant please buyers can they..... :cool:

That's how the world works. Not everybody can be pleased. ;)

[cfjan]

While I agree that this truck is not meant to go fast, so a brushless motor is probably not the ideal setup, I have seen people put sensorless brushless system on those 3-speed tranny and it holds up fine.. they are stronger than people expect.. these "new" 3-speed tranny (found on the semi, not the old old one from Hilux / Bruiser / etc.) probably got quite a bit of new improvements on them..

But yeah, I would not put a BL system on this truck... :)



Brushless motor would be too fast for the transmission on truck to handle, whole drivetrain wouldn't be able to cope with the high speeds. On the other hands if you are looking at or thinking of popping in one of the soon to be released Novak crawler brushless systems, they yeah there should be no problem for such application for this truck. This truck is really built for scaleness and scale driving kinda and really wouldn't be right to see one with a mod motor in it trying to race a few trucks/cars at a track or anything like that.



Dustin

[dallasv8]

------------ Update NEWS --------------


31st July : TAMIYA RC SEP release updated. TAMIYA updated F350 release date & new Price is 45000yen (pre-order 40500yen)


thats from rainbow ten online hobby shop

[jocktheglide165]

While I agree that this truck is not meant to go fast, so a brushless motor is probably not the ideal setup, I have seen people put sensorless brushless system on those 3-speed tranny and it holds up fine.. they are stronger than people expect.. these "new" 3-speed tranny (found on the semi, not the old old one from Hilux / Bruiser / etc.) probably got quite a bit of new improvements on them..

But yeah, I would not put a BL system on this truck... :)
how did they do that the tranny is reversed on those semis...what is forward is reverse based on the internal gears of the 3 speed....not unless they changed it...

[jocktheglide165]

That's how the world works. Not everybody can be pleased. ;)
yeah I know just commenting how funny it is....like I said though either people will get it now or they will pay for it later in years....LOL :p you can still pre order from me though, but you wont get till 10 years :D

[jchung]

Good, Towers changed the title, it was just a mistake. Woohoo for kit! :D

[jocktheglide165]

Good, Towers changed the title, it was just a mistake. Woohoo for kit! :D
ahh...too bad they didnt change the price :p

[cfjan]

how did they do that the tranny is reversed on those semis...what is forward is reverse based on the internal gears of the 3 speed....not unless they changed it...


With sensorless brushless system, you can change the direction of the motor pretty easily...

[jocktheglide165]

With sensorless brushless system, you can change the direction of the motor pretty easily...
dang it I only buy sensored from novak.....

[jchung]

ahh...too bad they didnt change the price :p

Just wait, it will drop. Towers always list prices higher when they are "Coming Soon". ;)

[NitroTXT1]

my plans are to make this like a real lifted truck...light jumping but more hill climbing and mud bogging will run the biggest motor i can that has decent power and call it a day

[jocktheglide165]

so close we all can taste it...

[birdy233]

End of September early October and that is if you order from Japan...that's not soon enough! :)

[jocktheglide165]

I was just going off tower it said end of august or something like that...just being optimistic LOL...

[JAnderson]

New pics and info Here! (http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58372)

[cfjan]

Good news that the frame will be metal.. (just anodized / powdercoated black?)

Bad news: Price (at least it is now somewhat justified due to the metal frame, sheesh!), and what's up with the nice looking shocks (aluminum, nice!) BUT they are friction shocks?!?!?! Not oil shocks?! That's so wrong.... I can't believe Tamiya did that.... hate the fact that one will have to throw away those nice looking shocks in order to get some "hopup" oil shocks.. if you are gonna make them as throw away, might as well save some money just give us some cheap friction shocks made of plastic, not the nice aluminum ones!! Argh!!

[jocktheglide165]

New pics and info Here! (http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58372)
Oh...im in love..... :D

[jocktheglide165]

Good news that the frame will be metal.. (just anodized / powdercoated black?)

Bad news: Price (at least it is now somewhat justified due to the metal frame, sheesh!), and what's up with the nice looking shocks (aluminum, nice!) BUT they are friction shocks?!?!?! Not oil shocks?! That's so wrong.... I can't believe Tamiya did that.... hate the fact that one will have to throw away those nice looking shocks in order to get some "hopup" oil shocks.. if you are gonna make them as throw away, might as well save some money just give us some cheap friction shocks made of plastic, not the nice aluminum ones!! Argh!!
to me they look like oil shocks on like the TLT, juggernaut shocks setup, but just red...

[cfjan]

to me they look like oil shocks on like the TLT, juggernaut shocks setup, but just red...


Friction shock.. if you go to the link, scroll down, you will see how the shock is constructed...

[jocktheglide165]

Friction shock.. if you go to the link, scroll down, you will see how the shock is constructed...
oh dang...oh well you know theres gonna be some major hop ups for this.... :D I keep looking at the pics they are so pretty...

[4wdmt]

WHOA!!! lots of info, got excited again for its release. But, wow, lots of metal bearings to be replaced: 35pcs x 1150, 4pcs x 1260, 2pcs x 850 size. Need to save up for the added cost.

Jock, just replace the shocks with the stock tlts.

[cfjan]

Yeah, but my point was that if they are gonna sell fancy hop-ups shocks for it, they shouldn't waste money on making some anodized aluminum (cost money!) shocks just to be throw away...

They should instead just either give us the good shocks, or give us the plastic one (and pass the saving to us)...

[Atreyu]

Fully agree with that idea.

For the price, they should go with full ball bearings and oils shock indeed.

But hey, this is Tamiya and they usually earn more bucks with hop-ups than with the kits themselves... :mad:

Anyway, I think Santa is definetelly gonna brin´ me one :)

[SS Pede]

The link with new info won't work in Firefox or AOL explorer on my friend's computer! :( I need to get home and try it with IE. Unless Tamiya USA is down at the moment.

[jocktheglide165]

In the end we will all strive to get one...no matter how much we complain LOL...

[4wdmt]

The link with new info won't work in Firefox or AOL explorer on my friend's computer! :( I need to get home and try it with IE. Unless Tamiya USA is down at the moment.

I was still browsing their website yesterday when suddenly it appeared "page cannot be displayed". But they are back now.

Jock, very true. I might not be buying this truck once it hit the shelves, but someday, it will be sitting side by side with my original bruiser.

[Tamiya4ever]

thats true just visit tamiya site it saids nothing of rtr or anything......is it possible to put a brushless in the kit? or is the tranny reversed.....where forward on brushless makes it reverse on truck?


For some reason allot of Tamiya kits are listed as RTR but they are not. Probably just a glitch.

[Tamiya4ever]

Does anyone think that they could put monster truck tires and rims on this. It would look pretty cool raised with some MT tires.

[jocktheglide165]

Does anyone think that they could put monster truck tires and rims on this. It would look pretty cool raised with some MT tires.
theres always mod I bet theres gonna be a gazillion :p I know at RC4wd.com they have a adapter to put monster truck tires on the bruiser.

[Tamiya4ever]

theres always mod I bet theres gonna be a gazillion :p I know at RC4wd.com they have a adapter to put monster truck tires on the bruiser.


Yeah I sort of think that this will be like the Traxxas T-Maxx with 1000s of hop ups just ready to explode into the market.

[dallasv8]

for what the truck is designed for i think the shocks will work just fine

[4wdmt]

Guys. Check out the videos they put in Tamiya USA by Joe Anderson:

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58372

[cianhanrahan]

It hardly scoots, does it?

[jocktheglide165]

Guys. Check out the videos they put in Tamiya USA by Joe Anderson:

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58372
that sure aint no racer i tell ya..... :p

[cfjan]

I see the kit at pre-order at Hobby People for $375.. and plus the $15 coupon, it is $360... better than Tower's price, I guess! Just FYI! ;)

[jocktheglide165]

I see the kit at pre-order at Hobby People for $375.. and plus the $15 coupon, it is $360... better than Tower's price, I guess! Just FYI! ;)
wow thanks for that info man...

[cfjan]

Just want to share the lowest price I have seen so far with everybody!

(Unless you plan to visit Japan or have friends there! I seen pre-order for around $230-240 USD..!! :mad: )

[twisted]

Yeah, but my point was that if they are gonna sell fancy hop-ups shocks for it, they shouldn't waste money on making some anodized aluminum (cost money!) shocks just to be throw away...

They should instead just either give us the good shocks, or give us the plastic one (and pass the saving to us)...

the shocks are good, they arent your typical oil shocks but are adjustable with differnt greases instead, tamiya will sell the optional grease.

[cfjan]

the shocks are good, they arent your typical oil shocks but are adjustable with differnt greases instead, tamiya will sell the optional grease.

I still think that they will offer optional real oil shocks.. (just guessing..)

Yeah, different grease for different friction.. reminds me of their designs from 20+ yrs ago (Hornet / Grasshopper) where you would put in 1 o-ring for "soft" and 2 o-rings for "hard" setting... :D

[birdy233]

Just want to share the lowest price I have seen so far with everybody!

(Unless you plan to visit Japan or have friends there! I seen pre-order for around $230-240 USD..!! :mad: )


You can pre-order from several shops overseas, I did and the price was $225 and $60 for 3 day shipping.

[jocktheglide165]

You can pre-order from several shops overseas, I did and the price was $225 and $60 for 3 day shipping.
huh? thats dirt cheap then....good lord im gonna buy 5 of them...

[birdy233]

Here is the message from where I pre-ordered, equates to just under $225:

Dear Sir

Hello.How are you doing,sir?
Tamiya said releasing date will be around the end of September,and they changed recommended retail price.It will be higher than quoted before,our discounted price will be 26000Yen.
If you have any question,please let me know,sir.

[4wdmt]

which shop is this please?

[birdy233]

Champ R/C Advisor..great to deal with!

[SS Pede]

Those are some of the weirdest promo videos I've ever seen! Hehe. Better than nothing, but I wish we could see the truck on rougher terrain. And yeah, it is slow. What gear was it in for the videos? I feel like it must go faster than that in 3rd gear.

[twisted]

most scale trucks are slow.

[jocktheglide165]

most scale trucks are slow.
thats true.....

[8 Baller]

It has to at least beat the radio shack cars :rolleyes:

[jocktheglide165]

It has to at least beat the radio shack cars :rolleyes:
I doubt it, but you can put modify motors in unlike radio schack.

[Tamiya4ever]

Did anyone notice the sound effects on the Hi Lift page? So when you accelerate will it make that engine noise if you get the sound module for it?

[ncrego]

Yup, same as the semis.

[BillH]

You say scale trucks are slow? My semi in 3rd was scary, no it was not my pan car but it was plenty fast enough.

[SS Pede]

Yeah I feel like the truck must be at least a bit faster than in the vids. I don't mind more scale speeds, but it would be nice to get the truck up to a scale 80 mph or so. :)

[GRUNDIG415]

is this kit out yet?

[zakerid]

they are saying shipments will go out at the end of Sept.

[ncrego]

Yeah I feel like the truck must be at least a bit faster than in the vids. I don't mind more scale speeds, but it would be nice to get the truck up to a scale 80 mph or so.

Looking at the vids, I'd bet it hit 100mph scale speed. That's only 10mph.

[twisted]

You say scale trucks are slow? My semi in 3rd was scary, no it was not my pan car but it was plenty fast enough.

yes i say scale trucks are slow. when my revo goes about 45 ish thats fast.

[Tamiya84]

It has to at least beat the radio shack cars :rolleyes:


Haha be carefull what you say, look at my Radioshack Rig it can hold its on.. lol of course its a 12x3 d3 motor with a Tekin Rebel ESC..

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/th_MVI_0005.jpg (http://s48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/?action=view&current=MVI_0005.flv)

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/th_MVI_0007.jpg (http://s48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/?action=view&current=MVI_0007.flv)

[Tamiya84]

..,,

[Tamiya84]

I doubt it, but you can put modify motors in unlike radio schack.


the reply above goes for you to :p

[elizabethton515]

My friend buy soon, After it is i decides.

[dallasv8]

they have pics of the box on tamiyausa.com

[4wdmt]

They don't make box art the way they used too. Still, seeing the packaging makes you want to build the kit.

[dallasv8]

i agree, i like the old skool box art.and i got a month before i get my truck lol

[venom813]

Wonder how well the new Novak Crawler brushless would work.

[4wdmt]

So, is this the first "real" ebay sale of this F350?

http://cgi.ebay.com/56314-1-10-Tamiya-Ford-F350-High-Lift-Truck-NEW-RELEASE_W0QQitemZ250024761940QQihZ015QQcategoryZ44 029QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[birdy233]

They already discussed this on Tamiya Club, scam or pre-order that they didn't mention.............Due out 9/25

[jocktheglide165]

the reply above goes for you to :p
thats unfair thats modified :D

[TRXrevoRacerOS18]

how much is it going to be, and what motor/esc setup would be ideal for speed/minor crawling to order with this

[FESTER2004]

its like 500 bucks from tower hobbies

[4wdmt]

$419.99 from towers and from ebay, they are selling for around $400 plus expensive airmail shipping.

[jocktheglide165]

$419.99 from towers and from ebay, they are selling for around $400 plus expensive airmail shipping.
boy thats expensive when you think about it, but boy they sure keep their value though :)

[Tamiya4ever]

Check this out. Tamiya USA is having a Hi Lift building contest.
http://www.tamiyausa.com/articles/feature.php?article-id=237

The prize is a sound unit and maybe some other things.

[KevinH]

Guess what I got today!

[MrCrash]

Something other then a Hi Lift F350?

[KevinH]

No, I'll give you one more guess.

[MrCrash]

Lunch? :p

[KevinH]

I have a F-350 on my desk right now. I'm ordering the paint today.

[cfjan]

Take some pics!!! :D

You got it from Japanese online seller?

[BillH]

I would bet he got it straight from Big T

[KevinH]

Taking photos now. We'll have them up after lunch. Gotta eat you know. This thing is coooooool.

[Paul Onorato]

Okay I have to admit...I'm jealous. I will have to steal it from Kevin when he is taking his afternoon nap. :D

[jocktheglide165]

I would bet he got it straight from Big T
you can always count on big kevin....cant wait for photos.... :D

[KevinH]

I suddenly feel sick; I think I have to go home to build that is. Sorry Paul you're not getting anywhere near this truck.

[Paul Onorato]

I will just lure you away with some Pizza and Coke.

[JAnderson]

Okay I have to admit...I'm jealous. I will have to steal it from Kevin when he is taking his afternoon nap. :D

He is always knapping, so it wouldn't be difficult! Kevin enjoy the build!

[jocktheglide165]

He is always knapping, so it wouldn't be difficult! Kevin enjoy the build!
anderson have you played with it? is it everything everyone had hoped for and more?

[KevinH]

I will; I think it's going to be a late night.

[z-man280]

I will; I think it's going to be a late night.
ooooooh, pics! pics! pics! i am so jealous right now!!! :eek:

Ron

[KevinH]

http://209.2.68.15:8011/pics/F350/kevinbox2.jpg

HERE IT IS!

http://209.2.68.15:8011/pics/F350/openbox.jpg

Oh boy.

http://209.2.68.15:8011/pics/F350/axlecover.jpg

Here's the parts tree with the axle cover. Check out the exhaust tips. You have the choice of single or dual tips.

http://209.2.68.15:8011/pics/F350/framerail.jpg

I was under the impression that the frame rails were made out of aluminum but they're not. These suckers are made out of steel. Talk about being durable.

http://209.2.68.15:8011/pics/F350/lenz.jpg

Tamiya gives you the choice of transparent yellow or clear lenses for your rig.

http://209.2.68.15:8011/pics/F350/shockbody.jpg

Here are the shock bodies.

http://209.2.68.15:8011/pics/F350/springs.jpg

You can change the stiffness of the leaf spring by adding or removing leaf sections from the assembly.

http://209.2.68.15:8011/pics/F350/tire.jpg

Man; even the tires are cool.

http://209.2.68.15:8011/pics/F350/paulandkev.jpg

Paul was my friend before seeing how cool the truck is.

[z-man280]

You Suck Kevin!!!!!!! :D

man, i want one now more than ever!!! sweet truck!

Ron

[jocktheglide165]

wow thanks kevin....look at those tires they rock......

[JAnderson]

anderson have you played with it? is it everything everyone had hoped for and more?

Yes!

[4wdmt]

This would be great if they put it on the forum ONLINE BUILDS.

Nice clear pics btw.

[zakerid]

i am so jealous...

[RichieRich]

Kevin...I agree, you suck. :) Oh well, I guess I'll have to wait to get mine like everyone else.

[Thorvald]

Flyer is online now at Tamiya USA. Just waiting for the manual... ;-)

[KevinH]

I'll be posting it soon in our online build section. I'm going to try and start it tonight.

[Thorvald]

I'll be posting it soon in our online build section. I'm going to try and start it tonight.

Please, take LOTS of pics... we all have bandwidth and are drooling like mad over this thing!

Thanks!

[Thorvald]

The new PDF flyer says they are Aluminium, are you sure they are steel? (Magnetic?)

Thanks
Tim

[KevinH]

I take it that you are talking about the frame rails. If so, yes they are steel. Trust me; I could knock out Paul with them. These suckers are heavy. It does refer to them as steel on the box as well.

[KevinH]

Here you go. Online build time.

http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?p=2083738#post2083738

[GRUNDIG415]

sweet!.....where can i buy one at?
Kevin,are u doing an online build?

[birdy233]

sweet!.....where can i buy one at?
Kevin,are u doing an online build?


You can buy at your LHS, Tower, E-bay, many places, just look and you will find them. Just know they are not available until the 25th, Kevin works for RCCA so that is why he has one early.

Why did you ask if he is doing an online build when the link right above your post states that??

:rolleyes:

[GRUNDIG415]

i was half asleep.....sorry

[zakerid]

i was half asleep.....sorry
lol... hate when that happens. I can't wait to get mine.

[birdy233]

I have two ordered, can't wait! :D

[view002]

where can i get that truck in nagoya, japan?
im looking for hobby shop in nagoya

anybody know about that
plz let me know there address and call number

thanks,

[maxxmanxxx]

they just got on the ship yesterday and there on there way from japan im paying 375.00 and thats all from my lhs.sweet.sweet.sweet

[maxxmanxxx]

lockable diffs rock on

[Tank]

Does your lhs ship stuff out? Where is Carbondale?

[MrSHEP]

Does your lhs ship stuff out? Where is Carbondale?


a little north-east of Scranton

map (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&country=US&addtohistory=&searchtab=home&formtype=address&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&name=&phone=&level=&cat=&address=&city=carbondale&state=pa&zipcode=)

[maxxmanxxx]

mrshels hilltop hobbies beach lake pa bill or dot marshel

[maxxmanxxx]

phone is area code 570 729 7458

[ncrego]

I got a call from the LHS yesterday, the F-350 I ordered months ago came in. I should be going to pick it up today.

[Tank]

What size bearings does it take? I want to put them in as I build.

[ncrego]

Go to the tamiya page on it, they have the sizes listed.

[4wdmt]

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58372

[z-man280]

the kit comes with one(1) bearing...why?,. dont know..anyway, you will need the following:
35- 5x11
4- 6x12
2- 5x8
1- 5x10

[KevinH]

the kit comes with one(1) bearing...why?,. dont know..anyway, you will need the following:
35- 5x11
4- 6x12
2- 5x8
1- 5x10

The one bearing supports the input shaft and I assume that they used a bearing instead of a bushing because the bearing is subjected to a lot of pressure and a bushing would wear rather quickly. And then you'll see a blown up tranny.

[z-man280]

aaah, thanks Kevin. Got pics yet???

* impatient *

lol, Ron

[KevinH]

aaah, thanks Kevin. Got pics yet???

* impatient *

lol, Ron

The paint and radio just showed up a sec ago. I have to go to our Buggy Bigun' race this weekend so I won't be able to get to the truck until next week.

[z-man280]

NICE! forgive me for not looking in your other thread, what radio did you decide on?

[Tank]

Where can I get them cheap?

the kit comes with one(1) bearing...why?,. dont know..anyway, you will need the following:
35- 5x11
4- 6x12
2- 5x8
1- 5x10

[KevinH]

NICE! forgive me for not looking in your other thread, what radio did you decide on?

Futaba 4YF 4 channel radio and a Futaba speed control

[Tank]

It says its for a plane.
Futaba 4YF 4 channel radio and a Futaba speed control

[KevinH]

It says its for a plane.

You can get it on a ground freq.

[Tank]

I just ordered mine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek:

[JohnnyShore]

Just know they are not available until the 25th, Kevin works for RCCA so that is why he has one early.


Just an FYI...two hobby shops here in the Minneapolis metro already have them on the shelves. Sorry if someone already posted something like this...just thought I'd share.

[4wdmt]

From what I heard. Tower hobbies is already shipping to people who back ordered this truck. Some made the cut, some will have to wait for new stocks. Thay are now sprouting in-stock at ebay.

[jocktheglide165]

From what I heard. Tower hobbies is already shipping to people who back ordered this truck. Some made the cut, some will have to wait for new stocks. Thay are now sprouting in-stock at ebay.
eventually everyone can get one no rush whats the point I say unless you get some kind of incentive such as to brag that you got one to eveyrone else..... :p

[critterracing]

yes they shipped alright. we have a cople and they look sweeeeeeeeeeet.

later
aldo

[Jeckler]

the kit comes with one(1) bearing...why?,. dont know..anyway, you will need the following:
35- 5x11
4- 6x12
2- 5x8
1- 5x10

I believe the 5x10 you have listed is the one included with the kit. There are 'kits' on eBay that include everything else. I suggest rubber sealed.

[birdy233]

Just an FYI...two hobby shops here in the Minneapolis metro already have them on the shelves. Sorry if someone already posted something like this...just thought I'd share.


It was supposed to be a USA release on the 25th and worldwide on the 27th, well seems the hobby shops got excited and said heck with waiting...so much for the worldwide release! I just picked mine up today and have another on the way!!

[genericuserid]

This truck is unlike anything i've built before, I would like to post a picture of the completed truck, but i'm having trouble figuring out how to do that.
I got this thing on Friday and built it on Saturday, it went very smoothly but I do have some questions for anyone who has any experince with this truck.

[genericuserid]

I posted pictures of my newly built Hi-lift over in the 'your car pictures' under general disscusion forum. It's the only place I could figure out how to post pictures. I can't understand how people can post larger images, it limits my upload to 102kb per photo.

[BillH]

Could you take a pic from the side straight on? I would like to see what the ground clearance looks like.

[genericuserid]

I posted the sideview with a ruler to give you an idea, I'm working on getting better photos up on flickr. I posted them over in the general disscusion, your car photos forum.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28612940@N00/251341289/

[jocktheglide165]

I posted the sideview with a ruler to give you an idea, I'm working on getting better photos up on flickr. I posted them over in the general disscusion, your car photos forum.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28612940@N00/251341289/

nice pics man....very awesome looking....

[BillH]

Thanks that was exactly what I was looking for. I took too long to order mine so now its back ordered.

[4wdmt]

Nice clear pics you got there.

Build up pics are already out. Now, who will have the baddest paint scheme for the hard body.

[maxxmanxxx]

got mine got it built its slow but tons of torque by the way definetly have to glue the tires mines two tone white on top silver on bottom :D :driving: and i took a can of duplicolor color effex glitter coat and covered the whole thing. sweet :D

[Tank]

Take some pics man. Mine will be here Thurs. cant wait :driving:
got mine got it built its slow but tons of torque by the way definetly have to glue the tires mines two tone white on top silver on bottom :D :driving: and i took a can of duplicolor color effex glitter coat and covered the whole thing. sweet :D

[BillH]

How slow are they? Should I order a 19t or 17t?

[jocktheglide165]

got mine got it built its slow but tons of torque by the way definetly have to glue the tires mines two tone white on top silver on bottom :D :driving: and i took a can of duplicolor color effex glitter coat and covered the whole thing. sweet :D
so is the novak brushless crawler be too much then>?

[birdy233]

How slow are they? Should I order a 19t or 17t?


About 12-15 mph which is plenty fast, no need to make it faster. It's a scale truck that is meant to be scale driven, rock climbing, mud, trails, it is not a touring car

[BillH]

I agree but for mud hole you need some good speed. I dont think the novak crawler would make it faster but I could be wrong. I believe it is a 27 or less turn.

[jocktheglide165]

I agree but for mud hole you need some good speed. I dont think the novak crawler would make it faster but I could be wrong. I believe it is a 27 or less turn.
the crawler I think is 18.5 some weird turn, but brushless does make it faster slightly dont it? I mean a 4 turn brushless is faster than a 4 brushed? just curious since I dont know...

[BillH]

the crawler I think is 18.5 some weird turn, but brushless does make it faster slightly dont it? I mean a 4 turn brushless is faster than a 4 brushed? just curious since I dont know...
Normally I would agree But Novaks new Super Sport 13.5 brushless has the same lap times as a 27t stock motor so I would think the 18.5t crawler would be more like a lathe motor (higher turn)."The Super Sport 13.5 Stock Brushless Motor (#3413) performs nearly identical lap times as a 27-turn racing stock brushed motor" (from Novaks web site)

[maxxmanxxx]

ya its slow but tons of torque i put 2.2 moab tires revolver rims because it just sits to low the diff hangs super low and some ruber tubing works great for a body lift so much torque still spins the 2.2 so glue the tires you wont need a brushless or crawler setup it crawls beauitifully first gear tops out at five mph or so second gear is ten mph third is 15 ill post pics soon as get a camera

[RichieRich]

Hey guys - Tower has this in stock now and the price is $10 less now. Yay!

[BillH]

Hobby people had it for 374.99 and 25.00 off i back ordered it for 359.00 shipped

[jocktheglide165]

:D Hobby people had it for 374.99 and 25.00 off i back ordered it for 359.00 shipped
wow thats the place to get it then im in...
JUST BOUGHT IT DUDE NO RUSH ON TRUCK SO IM HAPPY.... :wave: :D

[jocktheglide165]

ya its slow but tons of torque i put 2.2 moab tires revolver rims because it just sits to low the diff hangs super low and some ruber tubing works great for a body lift so much torque still spins the 2.2 so glue the tires you wont need a brushless or crawler setup it crawls beauitifully first gear tops out at five mph or so second gear is ten mph third is 15 ill post pics soon as get a camera
Thanks for that info thats fast for scale realism 15mph is that two wheel drive status going that fast....

[dallasv8]

i just got my confirmation email from Champ RC so i should have mine in a week


i dont think tower sends big kits like that to australia

[birdy233]

i just got my confirmation email from Champ RC so i should have mine in a week



I received an e-mail yesterday from Masa at Champ RC when I had asked about my pre-order because everyone has them out already, He said they will have them to ship on the 28th and he will send me the total tomorrow. Did you actually get invoiced and pay yet?

This will be my second kit, I already had my other one I ordered from Hobby People delivered Monday!!

[zakerid]

is it worth ordering from champ rc? 29000 yen (w/ bearings) + shipping + taxes and customs fee's?

[birdy233]

I just received my e-mail, total shipped with bearings to Texas(3 day shipping, Champ is fast) is $355. Figuring most place are $350 on the cheap side to $400, not including bearings and shipping, yep, $355 saves you at least $50.

[maxxmanxxx]

its in four wheel drive all the time and by the way it says in the manual not to use taller or wider tires i guess its play at your own risk or expense for that matter lol but the looks its all about the looks it also says not to use a high spec motor blah blah blah :D

[dallasv8]

yea, he gave me the total,i just paid by paypal a while ago

[BillH]

Is there a way to get champs web page in english?

[birdy233]

You can use google translator, but it's easier just to e-mail them, ask what you want and they get back to you within 24 hrs. They are fast, I ordered a kit from them Saturday evening and it was here in Texas on Tuesday. Great service!!! Here is their e-mail: champ_international@yahoo.co.jp

[BillH]

That was for 355?

[4wdmt]

So far, thats the best deal yet. $355 shipped EMS plus bearings. Thanks for the link birdy.

[4DMNYC]

Mine will only cost 350 with bearings. But I get a frequent customer discount at my LHS. :D

[gixxer]

Gonna get mine from tower tomorrow :D.

[BillH]

Do 2.2 truck tires fit ok? Are there binding issues?

[birdy233]

I know there are some that are out there that have put 2.2's them on, I have not built mine yet, but I will put a set on my 2nd kit, one stock and one lifted!! Looks like it may rub a touch so a small lift may be in order. Here's a pic from Tamiya Club with 2.2's...sweet ride!

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/7341/f3501nc0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[BillH]

I ordered a set of 2.2s if they dont fit we'll mod till it does lol.

[dallasv8]

they have the standard tamiya hex wheel adaptors so there are plenty of wheels that could fit.as fot the stock rims, they are 1.9 as far as i know

[birdy233]

They are standard 1.9 wheels for the stock tires with 12mm hexes, so any touring car rim will work, as for 2.2's a small body or suspension lift will be needed to avoid the "rub"

[Thorvald]

C'mon Kevin, mines done!

Now where is that MFU, I don't want to get it dirty until it arrives! Oh well, guess I can't have everything.

http://myrcmt.net/coppermine/albums/userpics/10077/P1010023.jpg

http://myrcmt.net/coppermine/albums/userpics/10077/P1010024.jpg

http://myrcmt.net/coppermine/albums/userpics/10077/P1010027.jpg

http://myrcmt.net/coppermine/albums/userpics/10077/P1010028.jpg

http://myrcmt.net/coppermine/albums/userpics/10077/P1010033.jpg

http://myrcmt.net/coppermine/albums/userpics/10077/P1010034.jpg

http://myrcmt.net/coppermine/albums/userpics/10077/P1010035.jpg

http://myrcmt.net/coppermine/albums/userpics/10077/P1010037.jpg

http://myrcmt.net/coppermine/albums/userpics/10077/P1010039.jpg

[SS Pede]

Looks amazing!!!!

[KevinH]

Mine's in the spray booth right now. You're is done cuz you didn't have to wait for photos to get done. No fair! My truck should be painted this weekend and I hope to finish the photos this week.

[BillH]

Mine should be here tuesday.

[maxxmanxxx]

man that looks nice i just put a set of moabs and a lift on mine shoul of bought a camera insted but i wanted a lift first it gets hung up too easy i went with hpi spike truck rims and used some old steel hex drives that i had lying aroun man it climbs much better know and it doesnt get hung up as bad im going to test it out in the coal strippens behind my house tomorrow :driving:

[mdewitt71]

that thing is amazing.....too bad I am not a Ford owner.
Wish I could get a Dodge body for it.

[littlebuddha]

they have the standard tamiya hex wheel adaptors so there are plenty of wheels that could fit.as fot the stock rims, they are 1.9 as far as i know

maybe some offset wheels will do the trick?

[dallasv8]

yea offset might do the trick.i have a set of offset ones that i will try but i think the offset might be just a bit too much.im also going to try stampede rear wheels to see how the offset on them go.if the stampede rears work ill get a set of rpm wheels :)

[birdy233]

Boy!! Champ R/C is quick, I ordered my second Hi-LIft kit from them on Thursday and it was delivered today already!!! 2 days from Japan to Texas, most places in the US don't ship that fast...Great Job Champ!!

[Tamiya4ever]

How did you paint it? Tamiya Spray paints? Any primer?

[birdy233]

Here's mine so far, still have to finish the body, then start building my second kit, that will sport 2.2 beadlock wheels as that one will be my rock crawler rig...I'll be pulling it on my trailer!!

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/310/liftdc8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/9796/lift1ed3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[SS Pede]

How about some flex pics?? :)

[4DMNYC]

Birdy, where'd you get the trailor. I gotta get one of them stat!!!

[birdy233]

PM me and I'll give you the info!

[4DMNYC]

It says your PM box is full :p

[birdy233]

Sent you a pm with the info!

[maxxmanxxx]

<a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g149/thisis4thekids/truck/000_0275.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting"></a> heres mine aint she purrty

[BillH]

Looks good, do the tires rub?

[maxxmanxxx]

thanks no i took some rubber tubing and longer screws and lifted the undercarige and bed worked pretty good sorry about the crapy pic ill get better ones today

[dallasv8]

mine just got here,it got here quicker than stuff from in australia.amazing.

[birdy233]

JUst have to finish up the body details! This is my tow rig, the second kit is being assembled as we speak and will be the crawler rig!

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/4537/hliftrk9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[92f150300six]

hey birdy can u send me the info on that trailer also. and why cant u just use a 2 ch radio see i want one but i dont want the rear steer just forward rev and steering is all i need. or is it due to the 3 speed tras taht u have to have a 4 ch

[birdy233]

you only need the 4ch if you plan to use the multi-function unit and for shifting gears, and four wheels steering. (you can use a Traxxas 3ch Tq3 with a toggle switch for that)

Here is the website link for the trailer:

http://whitebone.us/

[BillH]

I am thinking about a second for a pulling truck.

[Figit090]

all i have to say is WOW. i really hope they make some nice bodystyles to add to the F-350...which is nice. maybe they'll bring back some toyotas....hehe. awsome stuff.

[4DMNYC]

Not sure if these vids were already posted...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvq9K8nIrX8

[Tamiya4ever]

all i have to say is WOW. i really hope they make some nice bodystyles to add to the F-350...which is nice. maybe they'll bring back some toyotas....hehe. awsome stuff.

How about a Nissan Titan :D

[Tank]

Why cant you use the TEU-101BK Electronic Speed Controller?

[92f150300six]

did anyone see the rock crawling vid of this. it was pretty kool. but is it just me or is this thing slow or what. but i guess it wasnt built for raceing.now im thinking of buying one for a scale pulling truck. now i dont need a 3 speed trans or rear steer. so if my thinking is right i could use a 2 channel with my durtax esc and my 10 turn. that is if the trans and front and rear end will handel it

[Figit090]

How about a Nissan Titan :D

good idea. i think i'd like to see older cars as well as new. Toyota Tacoma...FJ40....Jeeps....


did anyone see the rock crawling vid of this. it was pretty kool. but is it just me or is this thing slow or what. but i guess it wasnt built for raceing.now im thinking of buying one for a scale pulling truck. now i dont need a 3 speed trans or rear steer. so if my thinking is right i could use a 2 channel with my durtax esc and my 10 turn. that is if the trans and front and rear end will handel it


umm...its more of a "scale detail" kind of truck...incase you didnt notice...lol. it was definitely NOT built for racing! lol.

scale pulling truck? for pulling competitions? you might have some fun with it and a homemade sled but i cant see this truck in a competition. there are some beasty pullers out there, and this isnt really made for that.

it would look cool as a "fake" puller though. and i'd imagine it would pull pretty heavy loads. it has a low-gear right?

post a link to the video...i want to see how this thing flexes.

[4wdmt]

Is this F350 cnsidered a monster truck? its much more of a scale vehicle (like the xc/cc chassis).

I guess putting bigger wheels will make it a 3 speed juggernaut, lol.

[92f150300six]

i know there is alot bigger pulling truck but the guys i pull with to help people get in to the sport we have a run what u got.so thats what i would out it in.i think it would look bad ass as a scale pulling truck

[4DMNYC]

I got my F-150 yesterday and started the build. I'm about 1/2 way through it and I hope to finish the chassis tonight and start the body on Saturday. I bought full bearings for it, a light kit, speed gem 19T motor, futaba speed control(I forget exactly what model, I'll check when I get home tonight) and the futaba 4YF radio (which is totaly badarse may I add) :cool: I won't go into detail about the build since there are a few online builds going on. But I will say that I love Tamyia Kits. So much fun to build. Totaly worth the 700.00 beans I spent yesterday on the kit and all the other extras. I only wish they would find a way to affordably include bearing with their kits. This is (so far) one of the smoothest builds I've ever tackled. I Plan to paint the body metallic burgundy with Dk.grey trim in a classic sophiticated two tone sceme.

PS: This is not a monster truck. Can we move this thread to the electric off road section?

[ChuckDeez]

this truck looks sweet. I want one but I do not have enough money for it.:(

[jocktheglide165]

I received an e-mail yesterday from Masa at Champ RC when I had asked about my pre-order because everyone has them out already, He said they will have them to ship on the 28th and he will send me the total tomorrow. Did you actually get invoiced and pay yet?

This will be my second kit, I already had my other one I ordered from Hobby People delivered Monday!!
COOL BIRDY GOT MINE ORDERED TOO THEY HAD IT IN STOCK I MIND AS WELL BUY ANOTHER ONE AND CANCEL MY ORDER AT HOBBYPEOPLE.NET ;)

[4DMNYC]

Some more pics....

Parts, parts...gimmie parts parts <--autozone commercial :D
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/4DMNYC/table2.jpg

Speed control...
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/4DMNYC/speedc.jpg

mmmmmmm bearings ;)
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/4DMNYC/bearings.jpg

about a 3rd of the way there....
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/4DMNYC/chassis2.jpg

Four wheel steering linkages....
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/4DMNYC/linkages.jpg

Even more progress...
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/4DMNYC/chassis1.jpg


I still have alot of work to do. I gotta get the electronics and steering linkages dialed. There is ALOT of body work to do still also. I have to install the light kit and I'm thinking about making the bed function off of the radio (hydraulics :D )

I have a radio question. I'm using the Futabe 4YF, and I want the throttle stick to spring back like the steering stick. Only when I opened the radio, it doesn't have a spring inside and I didn't see a mount for one like on the steering side. Has anyone tried to do this?

[jocktheglide165]

wow dude your all set to go and ready to rock.....

[4DMNYC]

LOL, just about. I still gotta get the 4 wheel steering dialed. It drives like a crap right now :o It looks so funny when it's moving :D I'm actualy on my way out the door to the hobby shop to get paint and other misclleanious stuff for other vehichles.

[4DMNYC]

OK steering is dialed and I took it out for a test run and it's FUN AS HECK!! It's not very fast...but FUN AS HECK!!! The 4 wheel steering is completley nuts. I can't wait till the body is finished. I'm hoping to have it done by tonight but we'll see.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/4DMNYC/chassis5.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/4DMNYC/chassis4.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/4DMNYC/chassis3.jpg

:)

[birdy233]

One done now on to building the second kit...!

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/9246/hlift3bp7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/4121/hlift2ji1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Ball Racing]

What wheels are they?

How many leafs are you guys running?
With 3 mine seems way too stiff.

[birdy233]

I'm running two leafs, no springs in the shocks.
The wheels are aluminum touring car wheels I picked up from ebay, under $25 shipped for all four!

[birdy233]

Just added my headlights and running lights, now I just need to pick up the rollbar and taillights!

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/5678/hilift3kd7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/40/hilift4dt9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[4DMNYC]

Birdy...lookin sharp man!! that trailor looks hot too!

I'm running 3 leafs and springs. It's stiff, but I have fun driving it like that ;)

I got board waiting for paint to dry. So I built a, sorta crude bed lift. I cut a piece of red weave carbon fiber and screwed it into a servo horn. Then used two fiberglass wheels between them to roll along the bottom of the bed as the lever moves up and down. Then I mounted the servo in the back of the chassis to the rear chassis brace. Like I said, it's crude, but it'll work ;)
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/4DMNYC/lift3.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/4DMNYC/lift2.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/4DMNYC/lift.jpg

I'm hoping to finish the body tonight. :)

[4DMNYC]

:) I still have to finish the body and dial a couple of things in. But she's just about there.

The bed lift works great
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/4DMNYC/body3.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/4DMNYC/bodylift.jpg

Lights...

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/4DMNYC/body2.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/4DMNYC/body3.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/4DMNYC/body4.jpg

I'll get some better pics tomorrow in the sunlight. :)

[Whitebone]

Here's mine so far, still have to finish the body, then start building my second kit, that will sport 2.2 beadlock wheels as that one will be my rock crawler rig...I'll be pulling it on my trailer!!

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/310/liftdc8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/9796/lift1ed3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

:wave: Hay Birdy
Stop in to say hi where is the best place to get a hilift I need one to design a hitch and to design a flat bed to pull a fifth wheel car trailer something like a fifth wheel hualer catch you later
Rocky

[birdy233]

I'll e-mail you Rocky....great trailer!!

[4DMNYC]

Tooker out for some running around and she's running great. I finished the body, which turned out horrible. I'm the worst painter. But it looks like a beat up old F150 :D I kinda like it!

Heres some outside shots.
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/4DMNYC/3501.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/4DMNYC/3504.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/4DMNYC/3506.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/4DMNYC/3503.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/4DMNYC/3507.jpg

[jocktheglide165]

Nice....

[4wdmt]

the color is not that bad. It just look kinda wierd with the rear wheel turning, lol.

[4DMNYC]

I was kinda going for a rusty burgandy color. But I was off by a few shades :o I still gotta do the mirrors/wiper blades and stickers. I'm actualy planning to buy another body (as soon as they're available) and have a pro paint it for me. I can't paint to save my life. And I also plan to get one of those 10th scale trailors.

[birdy233]

The best thing to use is Tamiya Paint, it sprays very smooth. I go over the body with 1000 grit, wash, then use the Tamiya primer, followed by 1500 grit, then lay on 3-4 coats of color, followed by 2000 grit, then 3-4 coats of Tamiya clear and you get a glass smooth finish!

[jocktheglide165]

loving the truck so far, but tamiya messed up on one of my diff cases the thread was not made so I cant close the differntial also about to buy 4 more tamiya high lifts from RC champ...anybody want in to save on shipping? oh wait we cant save on shipping really if I have to reship it out to other members my bad.....

[SS Pede]

4 more?!?!?!!!!

I had forgotten about the 4ws function. Can you set that up with no extra equipment? Just attach the correct links?

[jocktheglide165]

4 more?!?!?!!!!

I had forgotten about the 4ws function. Can you set that up with no extra equipment? Just attach the correct links?
yeah im gonna get 4 more......I thought I could maybe do a party order or something then again I forgot then I gotta send it out to everyone....in the end it gets expensive.

[Tank]

Anybody having problems with the tranny? Mine wont go in gear the spur just spins I tightened the slipper still no go. It ran fine.

[4DMNYC]

You don't need any extra equipment for the 4ws. Just connect the supplied linkages.

I'm not having any tranny isuues. But it was a bit tricky building the tranny the first time. You may just need to take a look in there. Either that, or adjust the trim on the channel that controls the shifting on your transmitter.

[MonoTuning]

http://www.monotuning.com/member/19971/eshop/IMG_0182.jpg Our Aluminum R/L frames and shock towers set, weighting @ 130g, stock steel units weight 334g!!! Our set weights 204g less :D

[4DMNYC]

Woh!!!...noice!!!

[MonoTuning]

checkout monotuning.com :)

[jocktheglide165]

Whoa....that Is Nice.

[TRF-Inferno]

http://www.monotuning.com/member/19971/eshop/IMG_0182.jpg Our Aluminum R/L frames and shock towers set, weighting @ 130g, stock steel units weight 334g!!! Our set weights 204g less :D
What aluminum did you guys use? 7075 or 7061?

[MonoTuning]

Hi TRF,

We used 7075 and our first batch will come out in a couple of days. :)

[jocktheglide165]

Hi TRF,

We used 7075 and our first batch will come out in a couple of days. :)
by any chance you gonna make any 7075 transmission boxes :D :D I buy one.

[Jeckler]

Anybody having problems with the tranny? Mine wont go in gear the spur just spins I tightened the slipper still no go. It ran fine.

A few days ago I took my HL out to a park and noticed that it kept slipping out of second into a false neutral. I don't have a shift gate, and was thinking I was accidently moving the stick. I looked down and noticed that the trim had been pushed over to the right, enough to make the tranny slip out of gear.
The first thing to check is the trim. Secondly, remove the tie-rod to the servo, and the shift rod should auto center into 2nd gear. The springs on either end of the rod do this for you. When the servo is centered and the ball cup is placed onto the shift rod, it shouldn't move at all.
If the tranny still has a false neutral even after removing the shift linkage, then something happened inside. Some things to check are whether the bearings on the 2nd gear shift cup came out (you glued them in, right?), or a grub screw came loose, either from the motor, or the gear in the transfer case.
Good luck.

[Tank]

I glued the bearings with crazy glue.

A few days ago I took my HL out to a park and noticed that it kept slipping out of second into a false neutral. I don't have a shift gate, and was thinking I was accidently moving the stick. I looked down and noticed that the trim had been pushed over to the right, enough to make the tranny slip out of gear.
The first thing to check is the trim. Secondly, remove the tie-rod to the servo, and the shift rod should auto center into 2nd gear. The springs on either end of the rod do this for you. When the servo is centered and the ball cup is placed onto the shift rod, it shouldn't move at all.
If the tranny still has a false neutral even after removing the shift linkage, then something happened inside. Some things to check are whether the bearings on the 2nd gear shift cup came out (you glued them in, right?), or a grub screw came loose, either from the motor, or the gear in the transfer case.
Good luck.

[birdy233]

Hi-Lift number 2 under construction, this is the crawler rig!

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/3594/hlift4ls9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/5750/hlift5ib7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Whitebone]

Hi Birdy
It looks sharp is the trailer wide enought to fit right if not if you want to I can make a wider one to fit and you can trade that one in with no charge. I got my truck it is built just waiting to get the body back a friend is painting it for me .As soon as i get it back I will have a hitch for it I need to see if it will clear the bed.

[birdy233]

Hello! The trailer is awesome, actually fits just right, thanks for the offer...now about that hitch, I haven't had a chance to make one, please lmk when you have one, that would make it much easier!! :D

Did I say great trailer!!

[matt302]

I somehow lost the shift rod, and cannot find it anywhere, I need help finding a place to buy a replacement, I am stuck without it. Please help, I have tried the bay, towerhobbies, walawala store, and google, and no luck.

Please help,
Matt Tenold
Crankjck@yahoo.com

[T/Losi]

Hi,
Looking at getting a F350 and wanting to know a few things. How durable are they? Can you put on much bigger wheels (say just bigger than the Traxxas Stampede or something on the lines of that

Cheers

[Jeckler]

I somehow lost the shift rod, and cannot find it anywhere, I need help finding a place to buy a replacement, I am stuck without it. Please help, I have tried the bay, towerhobbies, walawala store, and google, and no luck.

Please help,
Matt Tenold
Crankjck@yahoo.com

Do you actually remember removing it from the flap of the box? It's happened before.

[SS Pede]

Hi,
Looking at getting a F350 and wanting to know a few things. How durable are they? Can you put on much bigger wheels (say just bigger than the Traxxas Stampede or something on the lines of that

Cheers
The truck on the trailer a few posts up has 2.2" monster truck tires/wheels on it (same tires as on my Stampede). Dunno if you could go larger or not.

[Mouton]

I would say it's a durable car. I have given mine a throrough workout and must say that as long as you use tie wraps to connect the upper blade to the main blade you have no problems.

I did follow the manual and superglued the bearings onto the gear in the gearbox. I have had no problems with the gearbox.

When you do go swamping the drivetrain will pick up grass from the bottom of the puddles but that is not a problem.

I must say that I am impressed with the tires. They have an amazing grip, both in the mud and on wet rocks.
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