Associated RC10T3 v2.0

[pudder]

"That makes me a sad panda."

[k_sw31]

In the immortal words of weebl and bob: "Pieman pieman, won't cha marry me?"

[pudder]

lol, that has nothing to do with you selling your T3.

[k_sw31]

"me gonna fish pie!"
"with fish?"

[microrcdude]

Are we getting off topic for the 421th time???

[pudder]

How do you like THEM apples!

http://www.greenfaze.com/images/funny/image102.jpg

[Anemic_SluG]

I've had enough! I need to sell my T3 just so I can leave this forum. Just Kidding!! We still chat about T3's here right?? Well anyway tell your frinds here is one for sale!! Make some offers!!

http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=153506

[pudder]

When I get some pics I'll make a somewhat serious post. :)

[aspiringrcracer710]

I need to get some screws for mine to get it in running order (and a new receiver for my Airtronics which will go in it and some other sundry parts)

[streetracer]

this place is dieing.

lets spark things up, shall we?


Kyle:confused:

[jdm3849]

I brought my T3 to practice at the track a week ago and someone turned on their radio while I was on the straight, ran into the wall, and a BL xxx-4 ran into me instantly and he broke multiple front peices while I drove away. hehe

Also he blamed me for not telling him I was stuck on the straight and said those crashes can get spendy while holding his $400 radio, and $800+ g+ xxx-4.

[LearjetMinako]

Everybody should take responsablity for their own crashes and damages to their cars. I had a GS Strom buggy run into the pit wall and smashed into the right rear strut of my HPI NMT. His car went air born and cart-wheeled into my face. It hurt a lot but I returned his car to him and asked "Is this yours?". The guy asked if I was OK, and I told him I was fine. I had no grug on him, I just asked him to slow down on that corner because of the pit. Well with a little blood coming from the head and a bent shock shaft, every thing else was fine. I was lucky enough that he missed my fingers. If he had gotten those, the day would have ended for me. This R/C racing, sh*t happens, nothing really any one can do about it expect prepare/fix for it. Just don't ask the other guy to provide insruance for the damages.

T3 status: On a shelf, waiting for electronics to run it. Mainly used for keeping the other racers and noivces on their toes. And to get others to join the hobby (T3 is very dependable, not even broke a part yet!!!).

[pudder]

Sunday Race Report:

Racing was crap, but my day was otherwise good. First two races my batteries kept coming out for some reason, so I tightened down the screw down. I came back in the third qualifier to TQ and qualify first. I started out first in a-main and got in the first corner tangle and then dropped to last place, I couldnt catch up and ended up with 4'th.

Here are some pics

Here is my pit:
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/MVC-738S.JPG

Heres my T3 flying around a corner:


http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/MVC-747S.JPG

[streetracer]

just got my t3. has a bad chassis, so befor i drive it or put electronics in it, i need to change the chassis. actually its on its way to my fron door as we speak.;)


Loved this truck befor, and ile love it again!:D

Kyle:)

[brittonlj77]

Hey Pudder, what shocks do you use to ride that low?

[microrcdude]

he uses the regular shocks with i think 3/8" spacers in them. He has a toutrial(sp?) on his site

[pudder]

Ya, they are just the regular shocks with fuel tubing as limiters inside them. I'm not sure on the length of the limiters though. :)

[brittonlj77]

Cool, I get it. Do you use softer springs or the same ones you use at full length? Just curious.

[pudder]

Red (hard) springs all around with 80wt oil. I think #2 pistons.

[treepete]

OK all you T3 freaks, I would really appreciate your expertise with a problem I'm having. I have read through almost all of the T3 forums and I see nothing about this. I find it hard to believe I'm the only one that's had this problem. I love my brushless T3. I've owned and do own almost every electric rc vehicle known to man and it's by far the coolest. It seems to be the best of all worlds.......

Now the problem. It will not go straight. I've taken the front end apart like 3 times and cleaned everything. I bought a HS5645MG so there is plenty of centering torque (160 in/oz's). I've messed with toe and camber till I'm factory team anodized blue in the the face, but it still wanders left and right. Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated

[pudder]

Well to do this there are a few things you must make sure:

-NO play at all in any of the front end parts (ballcups, bearings, servo, etc.
-all four tires must be mounted correctly and balanced
-truck equally balanced on both sides

I think one or two of these might apply here. I might be going into too small detail right now, I really have no idea. :)

[treepete]

Ball cups and bearings huh. I'll check em all out again when I get home from work. Would that really make it wander left and right?

[KandL Racing]

I wanted to get some opinions on gearing for a T3. I have a T3 for my wife and she wanted to get a bit more power (was running stock), so I put a 19t spec in it. She says she doesn't really feel much of a difference, so I figured I'd mess with the gearing a bit. Currently it's 87t spur, 20t pinion. Was thinking of going to 21 or 22t. What is a good gearing combo for a 19t spec on a BIG track?

In my T3, I currently run a Reedy Ti 11x2 with 17t/87t gearing and it works great. Going to try a Integy 10x3 with same gearing the next race.

[pudder]

I dont know man. I ran my 18 turn with like a 17 pinion, but just for bashing...

[RC10's]

you can try a higher gearing like a 21tooth as long as the motor or ESC arent getting too hot.

[brittonlj77]

Originally posted by treepete
Now the problem. It will not go straight. I've taken the front end apart like 3 times and cleaned everything. I bought a HS5645MG so there is plenty of centering torque (160 in/oz's). I've messed with toe and camber till I'm factory team anodized blue in the the face, but it still wanders left and right.

Is the servo saver too loose?

Does it wander back and forth on the same drag or does it sometimes pull one way and other times pull the other way?

Lastly, don't some radios have a knob or setting for tweaking servo travel and centering? If your radio has that you can try checking that as a last resort.

[treepete]

Returning from a left turn it wanders left. Returning from a right turn it wanders right. Servo saver is actually pretty tight. I have an M8 and it's definitely not that. I'm going to replace all of the ball cups as soon as I get a chance. And the from wheel bearings. If that doesn't work I'm driving it off a clif and getting a T4! Thanks for the suggestions!

[treepete]

And the from wheel bearings.


How did that "from" get in there?????!!!

[jdm3849]

With a servo that has that much torque it needs to be as tight as possible. I have around 133oz. and needed to use 2 pairs of pliers in order to get it tight enough.

[samuraitroll]

has any one else made hop-ups besides me ? i dont see any forums on the subject. for my T3 i have made alum shock mounts, tower braces, alum camber links, dual rate spring collars, twin shock oil tank(alum), alum batt brace. motor heat sink. i'm working on pics right now so if you want to see these installed let me know if it is worth putting on this page.

[pudder]

I've only made aluminum shock mounts with 3 holes just for more adjusting options. I dont really make things for my race vehicles like I do for bashers.

[pudder]

Hmm... no posts for a while... anyone still alive?

[RC10's]

No, I dont think so.

[k_sw31]

I think its dead. I parted out my t3 awhile ago, otherwise I'd post some pics or something.

[Lapster]

KS.... did you get a fricken T4 yet?

[k_sw31]

Originally posted by Lapster
KS.... did you get a fricken T4 yet?

Heh...not yet, lol.

I've been pretty preoccupied with school and other stuff latley, plus the weather hasnt been to great so I've bairly touched my RCs over the past few months- aw well, I'm waiting for my brushless anyways [being repaired].

I think I may sell my rustler though, and after that I may buy a novak ss system. We'll see though.

I could be running right now but poopy old hacker seems to be having some issues with repairs....

Rumor has it they've stopped making the sport/competitions and have started a new line, so repairs latley on the older models are takin a loooong time. :(

[Kodiak31415]

For the past couple of months (4-5) I have been racing my tc3 at my local track. I was always winning events in "novice" class and decided it was time to move up to stock. After getting my rear end handed to me I decided it was time to auctually start getting serious about racing and not just casual running.

Due to the fact that my diff's feel like they have sand paper instead of bearings (this has gotten worse over time) and there is a nice click sound comming from the front one every time it compleates a rotation I decided to rebuild the diffs and most other parts of the drivetrain.

I am going to replace the diffs (currently stock) with new ones but am in a delima as to which to get. Associated makes two kinds a heavy steel kind and a light plastic kind. If I am going to be racing stock (p2k) on a tight hightraction carpet which kind should I get? Is there another company that makes after market diffs that are better?

Any tips on general performance/maitnence are also welcomed.

[aspiringrcracer710]

If oyu need TC3 help there is a TC3 thread here too. But Im assuming you mean a T3

[Kodiak31415]

Ment TC3 whoops. I guess I shouldn't post at 3AM anymore.

[pudder]

I raced very hungover sunday. I qualified for 2'nd position in the a-main still, but I got distracted and hit the stairs to the drivers stand, bent my front hingepin brace, and my batt wires, esc, and reciever came off the chassis so I went out. Other than that crash and the hangover my day went great :)

[microrcdude]

Originally posted by pudder
I raced very hungover sunday. I qualified for 2'nd position in the a-main still, but I got distracted and hit the stairs to the drivers stand, bent my front hingepin brace, and my batt wires, esc, and reciever came off the chassis so I went out. Other than that crash and the hangover my day went great :) Sounds interesting.....:p

[pudder]

Well my day shaped up to be pretty damn good.

I got a good night of sleep and raced sober. Qualified 3'rd in the a-main and finished 1'st place. :) I think I was 2 laps ahead of second place in the end. I missed every crash and pileup and never made any major mistakes myself. :)

I have a full weekend of racing next weekend, looking pretty good thus far. :)

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC07380.JPG

[k_sw31]

drink good.

[newname23]

Im looking for the best wheels and tires for my RC10 t3.. does anyone know?

[k_sw31]

any regular dish rims will do, I really like the rpm rims too, though the chrome paint comes off quite easily.

[pudder]

Originally posted by newname23
Im looking for the best wheels and tires for my RC10 t3.. does anyone know?

That is a pretty general question. Tell us what you will be running on, or a specific tread/rim style you want to get and we could help you out a bit more. :)

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I've completed race day 1 so far, and will be heading to the track in a few minutes. I think I'm qualified 2'nd overall so far, only a few seconds behind first place. I've been playing with gearing a bit too and have found a ratio that provides lots of speed I need for the track layout I'm running on.

Full race report when I get back!

[newname23]

well, i would like to run on hard dirt... like packed hard... any ideas now?

[k_sw31]

Originally posted by k_sw31
any regular dish rims will do, I really like the rpm rims too, though the chrome paint comes off quite easily.
^^

[pudder]

Some pro-line dirt hawgs or dirt works tires would work good, or else some Losi Smashers work good for bashing.

[pudder]

I had a great time racing this weekend, but despite a few problems in the last qualifier I ended up qualifying for 3'rd starting position in the a-main. I had a fairly good start, and mostly everyone crashed which allowed me to get ahead. I held first place throughout the race, and that's what I took home. :)
BTW: for my races I was running matched GP 3300's with Novak Atom ESC, JR XR3, Hitec 625 servo, and Fantom 404 motor.

I also got a Novak SS Brushless system and tried it out in my T3. The thing flies! In the morning practice I did manage to crash my truck pretty hard with the bl system, and broke an a-arm and bent a hingepin.

Here are some pics from my weekend:


http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC07584.JPG http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC07582.JPG
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC07614.JPG
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC07617.JPG
These are the results for the main.
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC07646.JPG

Here is my broken a-arm and hingepin:
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC07495.JPG http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC07497.JPG
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC07496.JPG

[Glassmen]

Hi this is my first post, but dont consider me any type of "newbie" to RC. i have a factory team t3, i got it from a guy about 9 months ago. i have never had any problems until now. No matter how tight the 2 screws are on the front mount, it ALWAYS ends up (literally, my body will end up sticking straight up in the air) only connected to the body itself, not the car. any tips on how to figure out what to do to fix this problem or to aleast figure out what is going on?

Thanks,
Zach

[pudder]

Are you talking about your front body mount to the front bulkhead screws? Your bulkhead is probably stripped, you can try to put some CA glue in the hole and then it might thread itself okay, but if not you will have to buy a new bulkhead.

[pudder]

I raced on sunday but my usual competition wasnt there so I threw in my old motor last year so I didnt have to wear my newer one, I went a lot slower but I still won the a-main.

[Glassmen]

thanks for the help, pudder.:) im actually considering just buying a B3 body, like the Proline body, the Deva Vu Tu, to put on my T3. Other than removing the front body mount (Oops, too late it fell off when I i hit that jump back there!:D ), is there any other modifications I would have to make for this shell to fit onto my T3?

Thanks,
Zach:cool:

[brittonlj77]

Isn't the T3 body longer than a B3?

[pudder]

I've already tried the B3 body on T3 thing, and it doesnt work because of the longer T3 chassis. To make it fit you'd have to hack up the body. As well, the T3's rear shock tower is higher up than a buggies. You can really only use a T3 body on the T3.

[Glassmen]

what do you mean by "hack up" the body?:confused:

[pudder]

Cut it up, and it wouldnt look good.

[Glassmen]

hmm.. oh well my dad already picked one up from the LHS, so ill have to try anyway.;)

[Fast T3]

hello i have a T3 and i am a little bit of a freak about its well here is my T3

Novak Super Rooster
JR XR2I
JR R-125
JR Z590M servo
Venom 3000 mah batts
Reedy Tri Sonic 14x4
lots of tires

http://img27.photobucket.com/albums/v82/Fast_T3/new.jpg
what do you guys think



:cool:Fast T3 :cool:

[pudder]

Nice looking truck! How do you like those Venom packs? I won one at racing a while ago and it is decent, not very much punch though.

Since it is Easter today and all, racing was yesterday so I went. I raced alright and had a lot of fun. I was gaining on first place constantly in the main, but a few errors on my part cost me to fall back to third, nevertheless the day went great.

I'm trying to get a few guys to get a modified class together for next weekend, I'd race with my Novak SS.

[microrcdude]

Pudder with a novak SS?

TAKE COVER!!!!!!!!! :D :D

[pudder]

lol I think I might have posted these a while back...

I hit a wall going full speed in reverse with the bl...

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC07495.JPG
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC07497.JPG
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC07496.JPG

[brittonlj77]

Hey Pudder, they let you use your SS in mod class? Nice!

How do you like it overall? Is it everything you thought brushless would be?

[pudder]

I knew from the start than the Novak SS isn't as extreme as some of the other BL systems out there, but for the price, performance, and durability I love it! Performance is great, good torque and speed, and runtimes aren't that bad either. I haven't bothered to time runtimes, so I'm not sure how long batts last. The thing I love the most about the system is that there is virtually no maitanence. You can run pack after pack after pack and there is no performance drop, your motor always runs at a good temp, and you don't have to spend money on brushes, spring, and comm cuts like you would with a brushed motor. It is the ultimate for bashing.

I should be doing a review on my web site soon, I'll be sure to post a link. :)

[microrcdude]

nice crash!!!!!

[pudder]

Ya, 14$ for new rear a-arms :rolleyes: Luckily the tracks Pro-Shop had them so I was able to race. My friend just gave me a hingepin that he had spare. :)

[brittonlj77]

Pudder: Would you say the novak BL is faster/has more torque than a good mod? What pinion are you using? What kind of bats?

[pudder]

Well, if it helps, RCCA described the Novak SS BL with 5800 motor similar to a Reedy Krypton with GT7. My experience, I'd say its how they say it is. There are big advantages though, the performance is still smooth, you dont have to change brushes or cut comm, or clean the motor. Also, you have more gearing options because the motor is more effecient. You get good runtimes, much better than a mod motor. I just used about 1 tooth down from the pinion I was running when I ran it in my T3, but that was on a tight carpet track. I run 15/87 in my Stampede, which is about 2 teeth lower than running a stock motor.

[Fast T3]

the venom packs are ok but they are really cheap your right they don't have much punch they also get really hot were my other batts don't

i am making an inner body right now so i can run in the snow when i get my new ESC [water proof] i am also upgrading to full ball bearings [finally after 3 years] i am also looking into getting a new body


is the XR3 better than the XR2I [radio]

what is the top speed of your T3's mine goes 33.9 i think

[Fast T3]

could i put 1/8th springs on my T3 to jack up ground clearence but still have good but absobstion [that is spelt wrong]

[jdm3849]

1/8th springs would probobly be too large (diameter mostly).
Thats what pre-load spacers are for.

[Fast T3]

do you mean like this O to large or to large like this l and preload spacers make the the truck not have good bump absortion[spelling]

[Fast T3]

could you guys tell me what some good offroad setups are for bashing so i want it to sit up high yet still have good bump absorbstion and almost a progresive type thing were it does not bottom out of of little bumps thanks for your help

[Fast T3]

what is the trans ratio of the T3 also

[pudder]

Look on www.rc10.com.

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I raced today. The truck ran great all day, I qualified 3'rd in the a-main, but I got off to a bad start and my trucks handling was off a bit, I ended up finishing second last.

[cheerwhiner]

any tips for using the masher 2000s with gearing, ect? I got some and just never really have had time yet to play with the T3 and them together.........

[Fast T3]

oh i can help you on that one you MIGHT be able to keep your gearing the same but in most cases you might have to gear down a little bit 1 tooth or so usally they are great tires and your truck dosn't scrape the chassie on the ground when you bottom out

[pudder]

Well, judging by the much larger diameter of the Mashers, I'd try gearing down about 3 teeth to start out with. Just keep an eye on your motors temperature, as well as the performance.

[Fast T3]

i hear that preload does NOT affect my spring stiffness is this true
BTW i have Masher 2000's and you don't need to go down 3 teeth only 1 or none i ran my T3 with masher 2000's on a tight race tack with the same gearing as i run with dirt hawgs or an other tire for that matter and it was only a little hotter but then again i am 1 tooth lower than i should be in the book so you never know you really just gatta go with what feels good to you and test all your gearing opions 12-20 teeth with a 87 spur and 14-22 with a 83/84 don't know which is right and 12-18 with a 90 spur

[cheerwhiner]

looking to keep longest run time with the setup too

[pudder]

I still strongly reccoment gearing down about 3 teeth for the tires. Its better to start lower and work your way up than risking overheating your motor.

Just to let you know, your motor is too hot when you burn your finger on it in under 3-5 seconds.

[Fast T3]

thanks for the 3-5 sec thing i didn't know that wish i did when i got my new motor

[brittonlj77]

could i put 1/8th springs on my T3 to jack up ground clearence but still have good but absobstion [that is spelt wrong]
I believe the question of controlling bottom out is more a matter of shock oil weight than spring tension. The oil controls how quickly the shock compresses. Spring tension controls how quickly it uncompresses. Sure, spring tension has some affect on shock compression, but really you are relying on the oil.

However, I don't think there is a way to completely eliminate bottoming out with the standard equipment and still maintain any rear bite at all on a dirt track. Not to mention, the stronger the springs the more "bouncy" your landings can be. And bouncing is no way to keep your tires glued to the dirt.

I don't claim to be an expert so feel free to correct me if you think I am wrong.

[Fast T3]

I believe the question of controlling bottom out is more a matter of shock oil weight than spring tension.




no it is a matter of getting more ground clearence like i said and please read all the stuff i say after that cause i change my mind alot and very quickly and answer both questions or the one that is the newest cause the old one is not of any value anymore if it is on the same topick of jacking my truck up and springs and stuff but thanks for your answer

[Fast T3]

do you guys know how well the chrome on my wheels is going to hold up to lots of bashing and a little racing like will it flake off really quick or will it last for the summer

[badtodabone]

any body now where I can get a titanium screw kit and a aluminum bulkhead?

[Fast T3]

you can get them from A&E or i think tower

[pudder]

I have found that the stiffer the spring, the higher, or less droop, the car has. But I hate having super high ground clearance, it makes the truck handle like ****. If you get a good suspension setup going, you can run with green springs. My reccomendations are to run green springs all the way around, with 40wt oil all around. The green springs give a nice responsive ride, and the 40 wt oil gives plenty damping for large jumps. I race offroad and run green springs with 30 wt oil and that is good for some decent jumps.

[Fast T3]

hey i run 40wt oil and i have green springs. does pre load make your truck more bouncy over small bumps?

[Fast T3]

ok this is why i am asking all these dumb questions about pre load

go to http://www.rc10.com/basicshub/setuphelp/setuphelpt3/setuphelpt3.htm click on distance from spring cap [or something like that] under front shocks and read it now the biggest question is. is this true? is it true that pre load does not change your spring rate?

[pudder]

It has no effect on spring rate, but it does adjust ride height.

[jdm3849]

It actually will affect the rate if used beyond the point where the suspension maxes out.

[cheerwhiner]

I now have sets of racing tires for the truck, masher 2000s, and road hawgs all mounted for it! Plus extra wheel bearings. Now to get a motor............ I swear I've had this truck about 8 months and have had it apart more than together working (I love fiddlin' with RC!)

I'm getting the Duratrax IRL car soon so that is another vehicle (plus I already own a 4wd tourer)

I guess you can call me mr electric rc guy

[pudder]

What is the DuraTrax IRL?

[cheerwhiner]

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXAEJ5**&P=ML

[Fast T3]

hey guys how fast do your T3s go? i think mine goes like 33.9 mph or something like that.

[pudder]

I'm not too sure... mines setup for racing a small carpet track right now with a stock motor so it isn't too fast.

[B4SnAkE]

Dose anyone here know any really cool mods for the t3, or a website all about modding it. it dosent have to be good to race just it has to look good, and just be diffrent. "I have three friends with t3s"

[Fast T3]

so you are you looking for bling or what here

[pudder]

Racing is about to start up here again for the offroad season.

Since carpet racing was long done, I dug out my T3 the other day and gave it a good cleaning, setup the truck for offroad, and gave it a good once over look.

Racing will be starting up in just under 2 weeks here. Hopefully I'll have some pictures soon. I plan on racing in the modified class with my Novak SS5800 BL.

[dalejrfan8]

I keep breaking my rear pivot mounts on my t3. should i get the rpm ones? are they really better than the stock ones?

[pudder]

Ya, the RPM ones are worth it. I bought mine only after about a week of owning my T3. They aren't indestructable though, I've broken 2 of them so far, but RPM will replace them free of charge if you do break them. :)

[dalejrfan8]

thanks

[Fast T3]

about those pivot balls [rear swings arm mounts] will you break more arms and not those if you put them on there?

[dalejrfan8]

are you sure?

[pudder]

I wouldnt worry about breaking a arms. I've only done it once, and I've broken 2 RPM mounts.

[pudder]

First race of the 2004 offroad season was today. I didn't have my B3 going so I used my T3. I bought some Pro-Line Lug Nut M2's for the rear and gave them a try. They hook up really good on the track, and my truck ran pretty good all day except for with one battery pack, but I need to change out the connectors. I had problems with gearing, and had to run 15/87 all day, which was overgeared, another reason why I like running my B3 with mod motors...

I should have some pictures later.

[Fast T3]

did ya win? and you gotta gear right man it's very important! BTW i have broken 1 A arm and 2 AE mounts.

[pudder]

No, I didn't win. I probably would have taken second place if I hadn't had dropped out of the race due to glitching (most likely caused by a broken connector). I think I will only race stock with my T3 since its too much of a bother to gear it for modified, plus I'd rather rocket around the track in my B3. :D

Anyways, here are some pictures of my pit and truck. :)

http://64.42.204.232/hosted/DSC08740.JPG

http://64.42.204.232/hosted/DSC08741.JPG

http://64.42.204.232/hosted/DSC08742.JPG

[dalejrfan8]

Hey pudder that is a sweet looking ride! Anyway does anyone know where I can get a front bulkhead that is stronger than stock? I have broke it 2 or 3 times and am tired of having to replace it.

[pudder]

I know there is a company that makes aluminum bulkheads, but I can't remember what company. I could try to find out.

[dalejrfan8]

I found that racer's edge makes one but it isn't on their website and stormer has it for 45 bucks. That is way to much to pay for it. Is there anywhere else that sells racer's edge products? Or does someone else make one?

[pudder]

I'm not sure about where to buy the part, but I dont think there is another company that makes that part. I order all of my stuff through my tracks pro shop.

Anyways, here are some pictures of my T3 and B3 I took today:

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC08841.JPG

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC08845.JPG

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http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC08847.JPG

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[dalejrfan8]

Your bodies look sweet. What did you dye your rims with? They look awesome!

[pudder]

Thanks, I dyed the rims with RIT fabric dye. :) I think I'll be racing my B3 next weekend and my T3 the weekend after.

[dalejrfan8]

The only track close to my house closed their off road track so I have to run my car in my backyard track. Most of my friends run on road so I have no one to race with.

[Fast T3]

you already know what i think of them but i will say it again they look good

[paulct]

Anyone know a good classified site to buy a used T3 chassis? I have a T3, and my sone has a rustler, which he has outgrown. We both want to run T3's, so I am looking for a very nice roller. No electronics needed. Thanks! Paul

(p.s. I've been to Ebay, and might do that, but if someone is looking for a quick and easy sale, let me know).

[brittonlj77]

Hey all. Finaly getting around to some summer fun with the ol trucks. I bought two 3300 battery packs from cheapbatterypacks to replace my old dying 2400s. Not sure how well they will work, but that's why I started with two! I'll post if anyone cares. This is at least one hobby my wife and I can do together. Although her bone stock RTR is just as quick as my TF. Which makes me grind my teeth at night, but hey! It's all in fun. ;)

[pudder]

I've been racing my T3 lately, Its been going great. This year there is a decent amount of trucks to race against. I'm racing stock class.

I just wish there would be some buggies to race against now...

[dalejrfan8]

I have 3300 gp's and they work great. Hey pudder what stock motor are you running?

[Fast T3]

Fanton tuned i think

[pudder]

Its a Fantom 404. It is basically a 'tuned' version of the P2k 2 Pro. I need to cycle my cells and get some cells replaced and my truck will go even better.

[GT Freak]

soon ot b a owner of a used t3 sport what sould i look for in it :confused: can it be better then them FT T3 i used to own for bashing :confused:

[GT Freak]

there are these new things called wallet band aids :D what do these things do?? LMSS!!

[GT Freak]

(quote)I don't like motor lead extentions iwth the plugs. They get hot and the connectors can melt together.(quote)

do u run mod or stock motors :confused:

[pudder]

Either way those plugs are garbage, I've had them heat up pretty good with stock motors when I used them years ago, I'd hate to see them used with a mod motor.

[powerstroke01]

I just gave my T3 a makeover and am gonna race it tonight. Gonna pick up a 19t before i go to the track though...

[dalejrfan8]

Good luck. Let us know how you did.

[powerstroke01]

Eh.. Getting used to the 19t and the tires.. Had to work on the rear setup.. I had it almost like i wanted but it was still pushin in the corners. Took first in 19t.. Qualified 3rd.. Did good.. :D

[dalejrfan8]

Good job. I hate when my car pushes, I can't drive a pushy car too well. I like mine a little on the loose side.

[pudder]

Didn't race my T3 today-- raced my old Graphite Chassis RC10 buggy today and it ran outstandingly. There was only 3 buggies in the class today but I did take first in the a-main.

[dalejrfan8]

Hey guys I have a problem. There is some big time slop in the steering. I need some help. Any thoughts.

[pudder]

Check all of your ballcups and make sure they aren't worn at all, that can develop some slop. Also, make sure your servo saver is not too loose which can lead to some steering problems. Another thing to check is the bearings/bushings in the steering components.

[dalejrfan8]

I am going to replace the ball cups because the is a little play in them. The servo seems to have some play in it. Is there any way to fix that?

[pudder]

You could try replacing the servo case if it is worn out at the top where the shaft comes out. Otherwise there isnt much else besides getting a better servo.

[dalejrfan8]

I already replaced the case and that didn't help much.

[dalejrfan8]

Sorry to bother you guys again but I lost my manual and I need a part # for the little foam piece that goes between the motor plate and the tranny. The piece goes over the top shaft and covers the roll pin.

[pudder]

www.rc10.com has online manuals.

[dalejrfan8]

thanks

[Fast T3]

hey how should i gear my new 16 turn in my T3 any ideas?

[dalejrfan8]

I run a 16t with a 20 but it gets a little hot so I will go down to a 19. I think an 18 would be a good starting spot.

[Fast T3]

let me know how the 19 goes.

what 16 turn do you have?

[dalejrfan8]

Trinity Speed Gems 2 Chrominum. I will let you know as soon as I can. It has been raining here pretty hard for the past couple of days so I don't know when I will be able to test. And I am going on vacation but I will get it to you as soon as I can.

[Fast T3]

thanks that is more than i can ask for.

[dalejrfan8]

I had an 18 on it to begin with. I was real happy with it, it was very punchy but still had a good top speed. With the 20 I don't have near as much punch as I would like. If you are looking for punch try the 18 but if you are looking for a little more speed I'll let you know how the 19 goes.

[ElectricThunder]

Here's a question outta the blue for ya'll. I have a novak SS5800, and when i accelerate full throttle, it makes this strange sound, like it's slipping but it sounds like it's maybe the diff. Is it time for a diff rebuild? If so, how would I go about this? Just disassemble, clean, and reassemble?

[Fast T3]

disassemble clean relude replace worn parts and reassemble.

[pudder]

As an owner of the Novak SS, I suggest take apart your motor and check to see that the magnet is not slipping on the motor shaft, make sure it cannot slide up and down. A lot of people are having this trouble, and so am I. At first it just sounded like slipper but it was the magnet on the shaft.

[ElectricThunder]

Thanks guys, I flipped the rings, and the diff is fine now. Wheelies like a bat outta hell...:D I'll rebuild it totally in a month or two... :cool:

[GT Freak]

I just got my t3 (racer version) and was wondering, since it has the blue shocks, graphite fr shock tower, and RPM ball ends..... what would be a good motor and tires to run on this, since im not going to be racing it :confused:

[dalejrfan8]

Were are you going to be running it. That will determine what kind of tires you will be running. As for the motor what kind of esc do you have?

[Fast T3]

dalejrfan8 how did the 19 tooth go with the 16 turn?

[inphiniti]

first official post in this forum here guys!!!

this is my welcoming address to teh T3 family lol.. i just recently bought my first off road truck, the t3.. rather stock, nothing done to it.. i knew very little about waht i was buying but i figured id buy it because the price was right..very right....

so far i was planing on adding a havoc 19x2 motor in there.. red shocks for thee back are next as well as rims and new tires(the old tires on teh back were sent to me as slicks) i hear dirt hawgs are pretty good right? i want something that i coudl use for street practice then for dirt bashing, would those hold up?

thanks guys!!1

[dalejrfan8]

Dirt Hawgs are the best for street and dirt play. Have fun with your T3!

[Fast T3]

gearing!!!!!

19 tooth! dalejrfan8!!!!!!!

[inphiniti]

thanks dale.. i plan on having fun.. its already been flipped over a bunch of times :D some how it likes to land back on its tires though...haha

[Fast T3]

yah that is the only problem you will find, just move the batt all the way to the front

[dalejrfan8]

The 19 was better than the 20 because it accelerated faster and the top speed was still decent. You won't notice much, if any of a top speed difference. I would still stick with the 18 on tight tracks but if the track is fast go with the 19. I would never race with the 20. The acceleration isn't fast enough for racing. I am sooooo sorry about the wait.

[dalejrfan8]

My T3 always lands on its lid and stays there. It never wants to roll back over. Or if it does something on it is broke.

Does anyone use the spoiler on their body? Is there any difference in performance?

[Fast T3]

cool thanks

[RustyT3FT]

Does anyone use the spoiler on their body? Is there any difference in performance?

I used to but took it off cuz I thought it looked better. These trucks don't go fast enough to notice any difference.

http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=46211&stc=1

[GT Freak]

nice truck, wish mine looked that good :rolleyes:

[elecracr]

Do you all know what size bearing goes inside the differential gear?

thanks

[Fast T3]

i have found that bodies don't make a difference in trucks as much as cars. or i heat they make a bigg difference in cars!

[pudder]

Do you all know what size bearing goes inside the differential gear?

I'm not sure, but take a look at the manual or parts listings if you have them, or go to www.rc10.com.

[dalejrfan8]

Yeah awesome ride RustyT3FT.

[inphiniti]

would the new t4 bodies fit the t3? i have interest in the new f-150 body, but wasnt sure if it would fit as i dont know what teh diameters for each car is.. thanks guys

btw, added the 19x2 havoc in the truck.. pretty damn good for only runnin a 1400 battery... definitely gotta break out the 3000s
:D

[dalejrfan8]

I think the t4 is 1/2 inch wider than a t3. The T4 also uses 2 body clips in the back instead of 1. You may have some trouble putting it on but it might work.

Does the havoc work well? Have good speed?

[inphiniti]

I think the t4 is 1/2 inch wider than a t3. The T4 also uses 2 body clips in the back instead of 1. You may have some trouble putting it on but it might work.

Does the havoc work well? Have good speed?


the havoc isnt too bad actually.. if you're lookin for a cheap motor that gives you great speed, id suggest it... i was actually thinking of swapping the 19 back into my HPI Sprint and running the 17 within the truck, but i am not sure, right now i like the performance, but it seems a little sluggish, but i think its teh battery becauses its crap.. ill try out the 3000s on it..

[dalejrfan8]

I was looking to buy one for my rustler. I bought a jaguar motor and it ran like crap. The havoc has the right price so I think I will give it a try.

[microrcdude]

the havoc is one of the best "basher" motors out. the best part is, you can still change the brushed and the springs!

[Fast T3]

IMHO the Rush (the better version of the Havok) the Venom FireBall and Peak Jag are all crap, they are all the same motor with different stickers.

[dalejrfan8]

I should go with the rush instead?

[pudder]

Looks like I've missed quite a bit in the last few days... Somehow my junkmail filters got changed so I didnt get any reply messages. :rolleyes:

[dalejrfan8]

Does anyone have any experience with the Kyosho Mad Science motors? They are the same price as the rush.

[powerstroke01]

ahhahahha.. I won by a zip tie... lmao




Long story.. So i wont bore you guys.. But i will say that i had a rear suspension arm zip tied on... I won the 19t class.. Held up great.. :up:

[inphiniti]

went driving in a construction area today and the t3 was great.. i had to bring my butt down to my LHS to finally buy some Dirt Hawgs that i desperatly needed and i must say, they are pretty good.. the truck is a mess, but i left it with a friend and told him to clean it since he was cleaning his :D had fun today...

[dalejrfan8]

Zip ties one of the greatest modern day inventions. Where would we be without them. Congrats on the win powerstroke01.

[Fast T3]

Does anyone have any experience with the Kyosho Mad Science motors? They are the same price as the rush.

oh oh me me i do i do!!

they rock as fast or faster thant he SGPs! more torque.

BTW: mines a 16 turn and i gear it 19/87 and it wheelies nd still does 28-32

[dalejrfan8]

Cool man. They are better than the SGP's and are $10 cheaper!! I definitely need to get one.

[The Modfather]

I have to ask - what is the correct pinion/spur combo for a stock P2k2 motor on the T3? I usually run on a short dirt track.

[powerstroke01]

I have to ask - what is the correct pinion/spur combo for a stock P2k2 motor on the T3? I usually run on a short dirt track.
Id try 18-19/87...

[The Modfather]

Id try 18-19/87...
Perfect, thanks.

[Fast T3]

i would try a 17-21/87

[GT Freak]

wondering, i know you can change spur/pinion, but has anyone tried changeing the internal gears?? what effect would it have?

[powerstroke01]

wondering, i know you can change spur/pinion, but has anyone tried changeing the internal gears?? what effect would it have?
Its not possible.. But i have to ask, why would you want to do that?

[dalejrfan8]

It would cost a lot more money and there is no room to go up a tooth in the gearbox because everything is so close. If change an internal gear it will throw your gear ratios way off and you will most likely need to buy a new pinion and spur to fix it.

BTW what kind of motor do you run GT Freak?

[GT Freak]

in my t4 i just got, a p2k pro...does it need caps on it :confused:

since some r into modding there cars, i just threw that up to see if someone has tried it

[Fast T3]

nope it's almost imposible

[Fast T3]

yah you need caps

[pudder]

No, you don't need caps because Trinity's modern stock motors all use surface mount capacitors that are either under the brush hoods (on some models) or on a little chipboard on the endbell. You should be using a Schottky diode though if you are using a forward only ESC.

[powerstroke01]

No, you don't need caps because Trinity's modern stock motors all use surface mount capacitors that are either under the brush hoods (on some models) or on a little chipboard on the endbell. You should be using a Schottky diode though if you are using a forward only ESC.
The diodes are outdated.. We used to use them like 6 years ago.. I havent since.

[pudder]

How can a diode be outdated? It is reccomended with many esc's and helps your cars effeciency. Everyone uses them here.

[GT Freak]

im running a lrp reversing esc, since i dont race.

[Fast T3]

Don't Use It They Blow Up If You Go Into Reverse!!!!!

[rush freak]

i just bought a t3 team built truck
has a 14 turn double jr radio and i have just order my 2 speed for it
what are other good hop ups to get

[microrcdude]

2 speed? That doesnt work for offroad.

Other upgrades:
Lunsfor ***. turnbuckles, ball studs
RPM ball cups, rear bumber, gear cover, front bumper

[jdm3849]

Of course a 2-speed will work for off-road. It just doesnt work as good as it does for on-road. I didnt know they made them for T3's, I thought you had to custom make them.

[microrcdude]

i think HPI used to have one for the T2 and B2

[Fast T3]

why do you want a 2 speed?

[GT Freak]

what wheels/tires came with the t3RTR version :confused:

[Fast T3]

AE Standard dish (white) with Pro-line hole shot (M3)
AE standard dish (white) with Pro-line Edges (M3)

[dalejrfan8]

I am with Fast T3 why would you want a 2 speed on an off road car? Unless you have half of a track that is full throttle and half is a tight turning slow speed section. I don't really see an advantage in having a 2 speed. But it is your truck so more power to you. Make it work and beat your competition with it.

[pudder]

I've heard of people using 2 speeds, and unless you have a brushless motor, its not really going to help you a lot. Electric motors don't have the high rpm torque that gas engines have for second gear, and they also increase rotating mass.

[GT Freak]

heres a good one for you to figure out:

which is better onroad: foams or street treads??

area: parking lot
surface: freshly blacktop

i have both foams AND street treads
just wondering.

[pudder]

Use street treads. Foam tires get chewed up real easy on asphalt, and they also get dust on them which makes them slippery. Don't wreck your foams, use rubbers.

[Fast T3]

rubber 100%

[pudder]

Hardcore to the max!

[GT Freak]

ok, cool. rubber it is. :cool: looks like someones getting a set of foams with my t4 im trading then. :p

[GT Freak]

well, got my truck running tonight, 21/81(i think). Man is it fast. with a p2k motor in it,scooting along about 20-25 i think. :cool: fast, and fun. thats all that counts!

[pudder]

Make sure your gearing isnt too high --81 spurs are usually used in B3's.

[Fast T3]

i have used a 81 in my truck, aslong as you use a small pinion you are ok, i think i ended up doing 17 or 17/81.

[GT Freak]

im running(just looked)87\19is that good,bad, what :confused:

motor is a p2k

batteries are 1700's

man, this thaing floats acroos the front yard, acts like its flat ground and it jumps great! :D

[pudder]

Ya, 87/19 sounds better :)

[GT Freak]

hey pudder, wheres that mean-as-heck cat these days...LOL also, do u have any vids running yet, also, want to c your t3 :)

[pudder]

Cats moved into the city with his owner now, but I have a pretty cool kitten-cat named Woodstock now. Unfortunately I dont have any videos, but you should be able to look at pictures of my T3 on my website.

[GT Freak]

went and ran the t3, man what a great truck for a RTR! :cool:

[emaxxrdr88]

pudder was right all these days. Blue does make a difference! :D i have blue ball cups,front bumper,motor guard, batt. strap, and body clips on my evader st and took home #1 tonight. lol ill try to get some pics soon.

[GT Freak]

well, made a temp plexiglass hold dwon...lol
jumped it hard 1 time and....... yep it broke, LOLOL

looks like ill be buying a stock holddown now!

[microrcdude]

get the graphite hold down. its much more stronger.

[GT Freak]

Where can i get a stock set of rears for my truck at :confused:

Also, anyone have any pics i could see of their truck :confused:

[pudder]

The 2004/2005 Indoor Carpet racing season has started in Winnipeg, and I raced my T3 on Sunday. I got to use my new GP 3300's and I was going to buy a Fantom tuned Epic Binary 2 Pro motor, but they didnt have them in stock yet so I borrowed a like-new Fantom 404 and ripped up the track. I Tq'd and placed 1'st in the main.

[dalejrfan8]

Awesome job pudder!

I am rebuilding my T3 during the cold months. Is there anything you guys suggest that I replace. I plan on replacing the ball bearings, shock seals and wheels/tires.
Anything else?

[pudder]

Other things to think about are suspension components, they get worn out after time too. Check them for play. Also a diff rebuild may be needed? I dont know when you last did one.

I know I am going to get a new front bulkhead, front and rear suspension arms and front and rear axle carriers. I have already done shock seals, shafts, and differential rebuilds. Racing carpet track I want to have a really tight truck, and from how it is right now it will do me good in the season. :D

[dalejrfan8]

I just put on new suspension arms and did a rebuild of the diff last week. Guess I should have mentioned that. Sorry.

I have broken my front bulkhead 3 or 4 times. I don't know why.

[GT Freak]

when i had my FTT3, the part i broke the most was the top brace, now that i have the RTR version(used), im hoping that wont hapen any more :)

[pudder]

The part I've broken most is the front body mount because I race indoor and some of those hits can be pretty hard... I did find out I broke a top plate a little while ago but it was only on one side anyways. I just put the Racers Edge Aluminum brace on my T3 now.

[dalejrfan8]

I was going to buy a racers edge aluminum front bulkhead but $35 was a little too much to pay.

[microrcdude]

I like mine, it holds up well.

[dalejrfan8]

It hasn't broken in like the last 3 months but I have 2 on hand incase it does break again.

[punkrockracer]

This (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCZM9&P=7) fits the T3, right? I think I will pick up a set of these, and a Hitech 645 and a larger (? that would give more acc. right?) spur gear. It's been sitting on it's stand for about a year since I stripped the servo's gears, and it doesn't like traxxas servos, so maybe this christmas is revival time for it.

[dalejrfan8]

The hitec 645 might be a little slow. I have one in my T3 and it is sluggish. Yes those tires will fit your T3.

[pudder]

Get the 625. I have 2 of them and use them for racing too.

[punkrockracer]

Thanks man, found it on Tower, so I think that will end up as part of my Christmas present.

Oh yea, what is good gearing for a Monsters of Touring 13x2 motor with those new bigger tires, setup for bashing, grass, gravel, and using 1500/1700 mAh ni-cd's?

And, should I keep on using the hard springs from AE, or switch back to the softer silver spring (this is the rear, front still has silver)?

[pudder]

Why are you running such hard springs? You would get improve your trucks handling a lot by using green springs. As long as you have the right piston and oil combo you can get shocks with green springs to handle almost everything.

I would try gearing the motor around 15 for starters. See how it is from there.

[punkrockracer]

I wanted it to sit tall above the grass, and at the time, I was trying to jump some pretty hefty jumps. I think I will invest in a spring kit, along with the new servo, tires, and a couple of different sized pinions and spurs.

[microrcdude]

If you want ti to be tall, get the Masher 2K's by proline. They are the tallest tires that fit the T3 without modifications. Gearing may need to be ajusted though.

[punkrockracer]

Na, that would take away too much acceleration, and I don't need the tires to be that aggressive. After I get the new Team Orion tires, I imagine that I will have enough clearance and can get a little softer springs all around.

Right now I just want to get the new servo in so that I can use it. It's been a year or more since it has ran due to stripping the servo riding on road with it.

So this Christmas will be the resurection of all my RC's...finally put in the new radio on the E-MAXX, got the spur replaced and the engine tuned on the T-Maxx, and now to work on the T3.

[brittonlj77]

Is it me or is the T3 like the poor unwanted step child of after market hopups? ;)

[microrcdude]

Is it me or is the T3 like the poor unwanted step child of after market hopups? ;)Same with the B3. But hey, they better than maxxes while T3's are stock, they WAY better than a modded maxx

[pudder]

The thing is the T3 was meant for racing, and with Factory Team upgrades there wasn't much else that really needed to be improved. That was years ago too remember. Now it seems that just about every vehicle these days has a full lineup of aftermarket parts from different companies!
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After racing in the truck class at the local carpet track for 4 years, I'm deciding its time to move on to something a bit more challenging with a bit more competition. I'm asking for a Corally RDX Touring Car for Christmas. It will give me something to work on and since the truck class has been kinda poor turnout so far this year it would be nice to get some more excitement happening. :) I'm sure I'll still race my T3 once in a while, but I'll probably move my focus onto touring car.

http://yoko.corally.com/newimages/RDX.jpg

[punkrockracer]

Seeing that almost makes me want to delve into on-road. Then I remember the closest road to me is a main high-way, and that the closest track is more than an hour away. Dang I hate where I live!

Oh yea, a pair of Fusion Batteries, the club pack w/ Deans installed, and a bag of Deans connectors has been added to my wish list.

[pudder]

Ya, the closest paved road to me is the highway too, but if I had a car like that, odds would be I wouldnt drive it on just any paved surface. I have a Tamiya M03L for that. :)

[microrcdude]

the RDX is a sweet car, too bad the only things LHS's around here stock are X-ray, yokomo, AE, and losi.

[pudder]

Losi, CoRally and AE are the most stocked brands at my track.

[dalejrfan8]

I would love to race on road cars, the only problem is I have no where to practice. There is a track about half an hour away, but that is a long way to go if I want to practice 2-3 days a week and race. My car would get run over on my street because people fly on it.

[pudder]

My track is half an hour away too. But since I live outside of the city I'm used to longer drives. So basically the only time I have on track with my onroad vehicles is pre-race practice lol other than the races.

[dalejrfan8]

Now that I think about it it isn't that far away but for a coulpe days a week that is alot.