Team Associated Monster GT V3.0 [Archive]

mgtnitro42

03-22-2007, 01:14 PM

Ok well as you know if you did look at my other post been doing some mods on my MGT.This is one I just did to solve the problem with the rear links oblonging the holes in the diff case.chk it out.This sould solve the problem without adding weight.They are 3mm inserts very easy to do the inserts come from full force and they are a kit for the tmaxx tranny holes but work on this also :D

mgtnitro42

03-22-2007, 01:17 PM

sorry for the bad pics but you get what I did.

Chevy-SS

04-03-2007, 12:59 PM

sorry for the bad pics but you get what I did.

Pics ain't bad, but IMHO it's easier just to add a simple brace across the top, and maybe the bottom too. Just sandwich the brace(s) in between the screw and the ball ends.....................

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MikeWz

05-04-2007, 02:33 PM

Okay. I've had my MGT for about 4 years now, and I've decided to do a total rebuild on it. It already had the FT chassis, so I'm going with that. I've got my diffs shimmed and have aluminum retaining rings on them (the little guys that hold the end closed). The rear is filled with 10K oil and the front with 1K. Question is, what "mods" should I do to it? I've already done Chevy's steering mods on the knuckles and front lower a-arms to get more steering. Anything else?
Are there any better upper A-arm mounts than what AE has to offer? Mine have bent in a bit and makes the suspension a bit stiff. Would like to eliminate that if possible.

Chevy-SS

05-05-2007, 07:44 AM

A-arm mounts! Email TheDude and see if he has any of his awesome mounts left. Check out the thread on the mounts: http://www.ultimaterc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68967

Also, are you using a custom drag link? I have been machining them and selling them cheap: http://www.ultimaterc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78829

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Chevy-SS

05-05-2007, 11:11 AM

yea i'd like to make mine race-worthy someday. i hate my location though. There are NO tracks within 40 miles of me. There were a couple but R/C isnt big here so the companies went out of business and so forth. It blows.

40 miles! You're lucky, I have to drive 120 miles to the nearest track....... ugh

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MikeWz

05-05-2007, 02:49 PM

Chevy- are they still $10 a piece. If so, I'll have to snag one soon. Probably won't be until at least this weekend though. Hopefully TD has some of those mounts left or I guess I'm **** out of luck.

nizmoboy98

05-06-2007, 05:17 AM

wanted to say wassup people i just got my mgt couple of days ago well got it used with no engine baught a lrp .28 spec 3 motor .. and let me tell you after breakin and tuning the engine this thing ripps .it almost pulls wheelies shifting to second ... ive read somewhere that someone did a mod for more steering?... the other forum has to many pages does anyone has a direct link to how i can make that mod... well for now my truck is ganna be sitting on the shelf broke the idle screw on the engine =-( .. damn thing went crazy jumped a curb hit the corner of the wall engine first =-( and the lhs cannt get a replacement till later this month grrrrr... well for now im just ganna have to play with my landmax2 till they get the part in..

MikeWz

05-06-2007, 01:17 PM

Here's a list of all the stuff he's done. Recommend you go through and read the whole thing. Lots of good info

http://csgbenefits.org/mgt/

nizmoboy98

05-06-2007, 02:33 PM

thanks for the link

MikeWz

05-06-2007, 11:58 PM

Wow, TD wants $50 for a set of 2 upper arm mounts (as in, for JUST the front or rear). I don't want to sound like a jerk or anything, as I'm sure he's put quite a bit of time and effort into engineering these...but at $12 for the stockers, that's almost 5x more. For a full set of those, I can buy 10 sets of the stockers and be good to go. I'm not sure if it's worth it. If it were say, $30 or so I'd definitely buy them up.

Chevy-SS

05-07-2007, 06:58 AM

Chevy- are they still $10 a piece. If so, I'll have to snag one soon. Probably won't be until at least this weekend though. Hopefully TD has some of those mounts left or I guess I'm **** out of luck.

Yeah man, I'll ship you one for $10. Lemme know.

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MikeWz

05-07-2007, 03:47 PM

Awesome. Do you still have them in the 8 slightly different styles (different grooves cut), or is it just whatever you have? Not that it really matters, just curious. Let me know where to send the money, I'll have it on thursday. Thanks

Chevy-SS

05-08-2007, 07:07 AM

http://csgbenefits.org/newlinks.jpg

Here ya go Mike

UPDATE - - #1 and #3 are sold!

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MikeWz

05-10-2007, 06:26 AM

MikeWz

06-12-2007, 01:26 PM

I guess we're dead here...

tonyt

08-05-2007, 05:31 PM

I'm here to resurrect this thread.

My MGT:

MGT with Axial .32
40 series velocity 6
Big Joe tires

lol I can almost do a backflip from standing still

Tony T.

sinister

08-19-2007, 08:35 PM

well I picked up my MGT off ebay for $125 and that was about 2 years ago.

let a freind borrow it for a few months and the transmission messed up so I just put it away

the other night digging through the garage I came across it and started to work on it

added

4.6 Trans (complete)
Aluminum Hubs (all 4)

and Ordered
Aluminum Motor mount
Complete clutch set up(lost old one)
MIP Clutch
O.S. 30VG

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/eosio/Savage/Picture2057.jpg

tonyt

08-24-2007, 12:39 AM

Sweet ride. Looks like it's time to hit the sand dunes!

Tony T.

dallasv8

08-24-2007, 08:14 AM

tonyt,hows things.so the Axial .32 is a ripper of a motor? i am trying to get my local guys to stock some good truck motors for the monster trucks.

sisnister, those paddles will throw some rooster tails :) nice truck

Chevy-SS ,mate those links look good.do you have a pic of one installed?my local hobby guy would probably take a few of those,if you ship to Australia that is.they run MTA4 trucks for hobby displays and racing etc.

Chevy-SS

08-25-2007, 02:30 PM

I don't have any links right now, but a buddy (The Dude) of mine is making them also. His email addy is: td-racing@hotmail.com

I believe he has a few in stock...........

:)

FRANKIECMGT

08-26-2007, 08:55 PM

hi guys just wanted to intro my self, names frank and i'm kinda new to the nitro monster truck side of r/c. i have been in r/c for 25+ years and do a lot of off road racing..mostly electric. but now i have a mgt and a aftershock to bash with so....i hope to be bashing with the best of them soon....

chevy..i live in new bedford mass...maybe we could get together sometime to do some bashing. i have 5 other guys i run with..we would be glad to have you come along sometime....let me know......later all....frankie

Chevy-SS

08-27-2007, 08:10 AM

Frankie, that's cool man. I might do that. I mostly race, but I have a few bashers sitting around getting dusty, heheh. I'm about 1/2 hour from New Bedford. Are you buying stuff at Steve O'Brien's hobby shop? He's a good guy and a very good racer........................

FRANKIECMGT

08-27-2007, 08:27 PM

chevy..
yea i hang at steve's alot i have been racing with him for a while now. what kinda racing do you do, we have a few friend's with tracks in there yards that we run at when we don"t go to rcexcitement. there is one in acushnet near me and one in tiverton ri. o'yea by the way did you know steve is puting a track at his place, on-road pavement but he is bulding jumps and tabletops for us off-road guys...lol. drop me an e-mail if you want to get together to do some bashing or racing....later...frankie

hajile97

09-16-2007, 03:43 PM

I just got a new MGT 4.6SE and I wanted to know what upgrades if any are needed for this truck? It seems to be well like and bullet proof..

I have upgraded the radio to a 3PM 2.4 GHZ with the 6033 receiver but that is it.....

What receiver pack is needed?

Thanks

aeguy06

09-19-2007, 01:48 PM

Hey yall, I would just like to ask a few questions about the MGT. I have had a number of electrics and most of them AE, so I love their products. But I would like to know if the MGT is for me. I would be doing bashing and occasional racing. The parts support for the MGT is good at the hobby shop, and the most popular classes are truggy and buggy. There are a few MT's in the truggy class (LST and revos). I was just wondering if it would still be competitive after some new wheels and tires. I dont want to sink alot of money in it just to stay competitive, not necessarily win but I dont want to get my butt handed to me. lol. :D

rampbrian

10-30-2007, 12:36 AM

aeguy06 - I have done some minor mods to my mgt and it is silly fast. wheelys for ever. but the cg is kinda high, truggys should be more suted to the track. im not a big fan of the stock electrics. the throttle/break servo is ok. steering servo is not going to cut it. the controler works, but is not in the upper end of the electronics scale, but its good for bashing ( and even works ok in the rain - hahahaha !! ) plz dont drive in the rain tho. my mgt is a certafied basher. its tough, its fast, and hardly needs maintnence between bashing sessions.

im running a picco werks .26 with a ae side exaust manafold and hot boddies tuned pipe.
I just put in a hitec 645mg steering servo with 133oz torque. nice upgrade.
a foward only kit is great for acceleration. the reverse stuff realley bogs the truck down - its also heavy. night and day diffrence. also removed all the extra stuff for reverse, the servo and linkages, less weight up front.
stock shocks with the stupid fake resovours cut off with my dremel. believe it or not it helps lighten up the truck. every bit counts.

the only thing I currently want for my truck is a set of swaybars. once I get them I will be track ready. tonight while I was testing my new steering servo, when making right hand turns the left rear tire was consistantly 2+ inches in the air. same thing when turning left, right rear was up in the air. - once I figure out how to mount some swaybars I feel confident that my truck will be a force to be reconed with at the track. or at least give the truggy guys a run for their money.

does any one know how or where to get some swaybars mounted up?

Cotharyus

11-05-2007, 06:11 PM

What happened to all the other big guns that used to surf in here? I believe Cotharyus sold his truck...but are guys like Slaf and Metalry still around? I'd like to see this forum as busy as it used to be, this is def a really solid truck.

Dude, what are you smoking? Sell my MGT? Hell would freeze over first!

You new guys, basic run down. I raced my MGT, and raced it hard, for two years or so until the monster truck class died off around here, it's mostly truggies and buggies at this point, but with brushless and lipo, electric (my first love) is starting to make a come back. but, for those interested:

Series 1 MGT came with the Assocaited .21 - I'm now running the latest and greatest OS .21 pull start, and it's plenty of engine. Why? Because fueled up and ready to go, my MGT tips the scales at just over 10 pounds! FT Chassis? Nah, hand machined stocker! I did so much to this truck, I can't remember half of it. But, if you gimmie a sec...

ahh yes. Pictures: http://wilderness.homeip.net/cotharyus/pictures

(warning, there are other R/C things on there - don't get too distracted! - I'm also a crawler nut.

And hey, I've been doing this for 20 years - what do I think is one of the coolest things about R/C? Some new guy working up the nerve to cut on his toy! So ask questions, I've been on and off for a while, but I'll be checking in a bit more often now....it's time for this place to wake up!

Cotharyus

11-11-2007, 07:01 PM

Just so you guys know, I picked up a roller the other day. I did it because I have a sick vision. It's called E-MGT. It's going to be all the big, bad, sickness that is an MGT, except it'll be brushless and powered by some form or yet to be determined huge LiPo.

Anyone who missed all the work I did to my original truck - you can see me do it again to this one. Information over on my webiste in the forum section, and some pictures in the gallery - watch it, as there are two galleries, one goes offsite, and one stays there.

http://cotharyus.net

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http://cotharyus.net

Cotharyus

11-21-2007, 09:46 PM

On the off chance anyone is even still looking at this, can anyone confirm that the pivot balls for a T-Maxx will work on an MGT? I can find Ti pivot balls for the T-maxx, but not for the MGT anymore.

dacemaxx111

12-18-2007, 06:32 PM

Yes They Will Fit.i Put The Traxxas 7075 Machined Alu Ones On My Mgt 8.0 It Shaves Alot Of Weight Too.

metalry101

01-01-2008, 02:29 PM

So...this place has been a bit dead. I figure maybe I can liven it up a touch with some pics of my truck rallying in the snow. :D

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q68/metalry101/RC/MGT/mgtsnow1.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q68/metalry101/RC/MGT/mgtsnow2.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q68/metalry101/RC/MGT/mgtsnow3.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q68/metalry101/RC/MGT/mgtsnow4.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q68/metalry101/RC/MGT/mgtsnow5.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q68/metalry101/RC/MGT/mgtsnow6.jpg

Chevy-SS

01-02-2008, 09:15 AM

Ouch, I bet that truck is really hoping for warmer weather, lol!

metalry101

01-03-2008, 01:57 AM

Ouch, I bet that truck is really hoping for warmer weather, lol!
Ya...mud and dry dirt are a bit easier to drive in, but they don't clean up as easily. The truck is usually cleaner after some snow running than it was before. Hard to complain about that, but I do try to attack it with the air compressor pretty thoroughly afterwards, and this time I even started a fire in the fireplace and let it dry out in front of the fire for a few hours before I packed it up.

Cotharyus

01-04-2008, 08:19 PM

Nice pics. I don't remember when it last snowed that much here. I'm still working on the E-MGT. I'll keep everyone updated as stuff comes in for it :)

GTX

01-06-2008, 01:21 AM

I've had two MGTs in the past, but sold them a while back. Glad to say I just picked up another the other week, gonna keep it mostly stock. It's a 4.6, just running a Spektrum system in it, that's all so far. I imagine I'll throw an OS .30 VG in it after the 4.6 dies, but I think that will be a while. Right now I'm just looking for some good tires and a good lid :)

What's some good MGT-sized tires to run? 40 series Mashers?

metalry101

01-06-2008, 01:54 AM

Any of the 40 Series tires work well in my experience. Moabs, Mashers, Dirt Hawgs, Big Joes, I have them all. I couldn't really tell you major differences between them since they've all been on different vehicles for the most part, but I've been pretty impressed with all of them traction wise. As you can see in the pics, I've got Dirt Hawgs on mine at the moment. They're a little bit smaller than stock, and they're probably the lightest of the bigger 40 Series tires, but I have nicked the sidewalls a few times...so if you run in an area with sharp rocks and sticks, you might go with a thicker tire like the Moabs or Mashers.

Cotharyus

01-06-2008, 08:16 AM

For tires "stock sized" for the MGT, as far as I know you only real options are the stock tires, or tires made for the LST, such as the Super King Pin. If you bash hard, be careful of 40 series wheels if you don't get the large hex (17mm?) upgrade. I've seen them break quite a bit.

GTX

01-06-2008, 08:56 PM

I plan to use 23mm adapters from DACE, the 40 series Mashers, and some dyed black Wabash or Velocity wheels. What do you guys think? Wabash or Velo? I'm most likely not racing the MGT, got truggies for that. I might try my luck in the MT class with it for a while though, I think it will be fun to race :D

GTX

01-06-2008, 09:42 PM

Here's my truck right now by the way :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/MGT/HPIM1162.jpg

Cotharyus

01-07-2008, 08:53 PM

Well the wabash has more looks, the velo isa little lighter and a little slicker.

Man, I'd almost forgotten what a stock MGT looked like. You should see mine...

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http://cotharyus.net

GTX

01-09-2008, 05:38 PM

I've seen yours. This one will stay mostly stock - for now :)

Maxx42

01-11-2008, 12:17 PM

Anyone know if the spur gear shaft on the new MGT 8.0 is compatible with the tranny for the 4.6? It appears that they incorporated a new slipper that is similar to the Revo style slipper Which would allow me to use smaller spur gears if I needed to.

GTX

01-16-2008, 10:23 PM

I have no idea, maybe look at the exploded views of the tranny and see if the part numbers match up.

Maxx42

01-19-2008, 12:52 PM

I have no idea, maybe look at the exploded views of the tranny and see if the part numbers match up.

That's usually the first thing I try when I'm trying to update an older rc to its newer version. The numbers are different, but I think both spur gear shafts use the same size ball bearings for support. Thanks for the reply.

GTX

01-20-2008, 06:42 PM

Then it sounds like you'll have to take a chance, buy the parts, and see if they fit. Good luck :)

GTX

01-22-2008, 06:36 PM

Some shots of the MGT after a nice 2 tank bash session in the snow. I got it fixed and threw some nicer servos in it to get a better response. Still waiting on my starting parts ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/MGT/HPIM1217.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/MGT/HPIM1215.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/MGT/HPIM1214.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/MGT/HPIM1213.jpg

Broke the rear body posts too. Need to get a new body so it can sit lower. Here's the Revo 3.3 body I made to fit:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/MGT/HPIM1212.jpg

Maxx42

01-22-2008, 09:13 PM

I don't know if you like the crowd pleazer bodies. I use them on my maxx and mgt. You can lower the posts down all the way and the body will fit nice and tight.

GTX

01-22-2008, 10:01 PM

Not much for the Crowd Pleazers. I like them on STs and truggies, but not for MTs. I'm looking at the '07 ProLine Silverados right now. I have one for my girlfriends E-Revo and I like it. Seems really tough and easy to paint. I'm also going to try to pickup a nice MT sized bug body :D

metalry101

01-23-2008, 05:34 PM

I'm also going to try to pickup a nice MT sized bug body :D
Here (http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=LOSB8021)'s one. It's made for the LST so it's the right size, but you might have to play with the mounting a bit.

GTX

01-23-2008, 11:43 PM

Thanks! I wasn't sure if I wanted to run it on the mgt or crt I'm buying.

SpeedyRob812

05-11-2008, 08:26 PM

Figured I'd post some pictures of my MGT...Since there haven't been posts here in the last couple months.

It still has the original .21 engine in it, but will soon be installing a Mach 427 (teal), Axial .28, or LRP .28. Having some trouble making a final decision...But IMO, the .21 can move this truck surprisingly well.

Oh, and I am thinking about going with Big Joes/Velocity wheels (with 14mm hexes for now).

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a79/Amigo207/DSCN1702.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a79/Amigo207/DSCN1696.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a79/Amigo207/DSCN1704.jpg

The pipe is now facing downward.

Oh, I lost one of my transmission drive shafts, so its 2wd until the parts arrive ;)

metalry101

05-12-2008, 03:56 AM

So...got one of the new 8.0's. So far I've only gotten a chance to idle the first tank and 1/4 throttle the second, and I can already tell there's going to be a ton of power. I'm way excited. :D

SpeedyRob~

If you're in the market for some badass new wheels and tires, let me know. The parts I don't want off my old MGT will be going up for sale. I've got 40 Series Dirt Hawgs on Axial 8 spoke black chrome wheels. They run a 17mm hex, but I'd be happy to sell you the wheels, tires, and aluminum hex adapters to you for a good price because they're just in the way now. PM me if you're interested.

As for my new 8.0...most of the goodies that swap over will be retained. I'll post pictures and updates on the badassness soon. :D :D :D :D

SpeedyRob812

05-13-2008, 12:30 AM

wvPUNISHERwv

05-14-2008, 02:20 AM

hey guys i need ur help on something. ive always wanted an mgt and a couple days back, i got offered a completly mint .21 mgt for my upgraded aftershock. do you think i should do it? i dont race but hows is the durability/power conparison?:huh:

metalry101

05-14-2008, 01:15 PM

Durability on the MGT would be better than an Aftershock. Power would be a bit less, but the engine is more reliable and easier to tune. Depending on how many upgrades you have on your Aftershock, I'd say it's an okay deal. If you've got a lot into the thing, see if you can keep some of the parts that would transfer over, like the radio and/or the exhaust to make it a more even trade.

wvPUNISHERwv

05-14-2008, 08:04 PM

my aftershock is in the nitro thread called "engine"

wvPUNISHERwv

05-14-2008, 10:36 PM

any body else got insight? is it faster than a savage 21?

SpeedyRob812

05-15-2008, 09:57 AM

Not really sure if its quicker than a Savage .21. I remember reading some reviews that said it went around 32-35 mph top speed with the stock gearing and stock .21 engine. Also keep in mind, the MGT is a bit bigger than the savage .21, so it might weigh more, and be held back by that.

Are we talking in straight line? or on a track? In a straight line, the savage might be as fast if not faster due to it being lighter (dont know how it was geared though). On a track, the MGT, IMO, has a significant advantage (this is from reading forums online, no real world experience with this idea).

Most people swap out the .21 and go with faster engines though. Check ebay for teal Mach 427's, or buy the 8.0/4.6 tranny and throw an LRP .28 in there. Most would have a hard time keeping up lol.

The .21's strength comes from its reliability and ability to hold a tune very well. It isn't a high performance engine by any means.

SpeedyRob812

05-16-2008, 05:06 PM

got myself a buku!

Will report back with an in-depth review after i get a chance to tune it in properly ;)

here it is

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a79/Amigo207/DSCN1719.jpg

GTX

05-19-2008, 09:44 PM

Yeah. Let us know how you like it. I need to get a side exhaust but I have a 4.6. Anyone know where I can get one?

SpeedyRob812

05-19-2008, 11:07 PM

side exhaust manifold?

use the losi lst2 manifold, it fits the 4.6

SpeedyRob812

05-27-2008, 01:51 PM

The thing ROX!
Didnt know the stock .21 could move this truck around like it does.

New pics
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a79/Amigo207/DSCN1751.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a79/Amigo207/DSCN1752.jpg

The big joes are awesome. Highly recommended.

Cotharyus

07-11-2008, 09:37 PM

Ok, you guys check it out, the MGT brushless conversion is done. Hit http://cotharyus.net to check it out.

nitro_newbie

10-23-2008, 12:52 AM

metalry101

10-23-2008, 01:01 AM

so what are your guys saying about the 8.0?? i got my tax refund and i am going to sell my maxx! my friend got a savage and he let me use it and im in luv with nitro! what is needed too make it beefy?
I freakin love my 8.0. I'd take it over any other nitro monster on the market. So far I've replaced the steering servo and throttle/brake servo, and the radio system, but not because it broke. The steering servo wasn't good enough for me, so I put one of those fancy AE servos in it. The DS1313 or whatever. I've been so happy with it that I bought another one for my BL E-Maxx. I want to get another one for the throttle/brake, but I haven't yet. I ditched the stock radio because I have Spektrum stuff. Other than that...umm...can't think of anything else I've done yet. I have a ton of other goodies off my old MGT, but I haven't needed them yet, so I haven't gotten around to installing them.

Overall, I think it's the best nitro monster I've owned. I would like a pull-start option though. Having to charge a battery for the stupid electric start system is annoying. It works fine...no issues whatsoever actually, I just prefer pull-starts.