Traxxas Rustler forum

[trxstr1961]

Found dremmiling is alot easier then i thought, did both the n-sport and rusty front arms in about 10 min. didnt help weight wise, but it does make it look alot cooler :D

[RadicalRustler]

Rustlerman1 that is sick travel - how is the handling?

I have a metal chassis, i will put some nice pics of my car once i get my parts. I have a lehner warrior and basic 5300 for speed too. Can't wait to test out my new chassis.

[Rdub202]

hey mj
u still lookin for roller? email me or pm me r_dub2002@msn.com

-ryan

[iron chef]

my bro wants to race on road with his rustler so we are wondering what truck tires would work good on parking lot, also what inexpensive hop up parts may help running with 2000 batteries and a p2k2 motor. if possible, please post set-up, thanks

[microrcdude]

Originally posted by iron chef
my bro wants to race on road with his rustler so we are wondering what truck tires would work good on parking lot, also what inexpensive hop up parts may help running with 2000 batteries and a p2k2 motor. if possible, please post set-up, thanks

Pro line makes a road rage tires that work great. You could also install lunsford titanium turnbuckles.

[microrcdude]

I have a project on the way: Rustler race truck

Lunsford titanium turnbuckles,
pro line crowd pleazer body,
titanium screws, rpm parts, and a lot more!!!

[GT Freak]

Hello all, I just found this place. I have a rustler, and am wanting to go faster. but the prob is: the only place to run is in the alley in back an on the street out front. my rusty is stock and if i run it hard it spins out too much what can i do to stop this :confused:

[1 Bad STi]

Mint Condition Roller for sale. Shipped anywhere in U.S. for $50. Email, GTkid02@Yahoo.com

[1 Bad STi]

Originally posted by 1 Bad STi
Mint Condition Roller for sale. Shipped anywhere in U.S. for $50. Email, GTkid02@Yahoo.com

Sorry Sorry. $60 including Shipping.

[racerdude]

My first car was a rustler and now i got a serpent which is so cool! The rustler was cool to but it got to be to slow to race. I ran the hell out of that thing but i was to lazy to do a rebuild on it.

[xxRCFUNxx]

Is anyone racing the rustler? just wondering because i race a rustler i got 2nd place in the stock a-main.....just wondering to see how the other rusty racers are doing

[silver wolf]

I have a project rustler that has:
14.4 V. EVX
titan motor
machined delrin Top drive gear
machined aluminum Idler gear
graphite Tie bar
Big-bore shocks
hardened steel Differential output yokes
Suspension pins
Ball bearing
Futaba radio system

has anyone done this or am i the first one?

[xxRCFUNxx]

I think you are the first that i know of...How did you do it? any pics?

[silver wolf]

i did it with lots of money and time.
pics to come in dec. hopefully.

[rye225]

Hello. I just foud these forums and I have ordered a Rustler from Tower Hobbies. I'm looking for a good website on the rustler, in detail.


Also, I don't know if the stock motor is any good. If not what motor is good to get??


My Dad has a t-maxx and has ordered an e-maxx! Rock on Traxxas!!
:D

[JMan8108]

Hey i just got my rustler and 2400 mAh nimh battery..awesome.. but i gotta question
im mainly gonna be runnin the street so if i glue the stock tires to the wheels will they wear away with all my street use or will they last??? thx

[EvaderBX]

Hey if your gunna be runnin in street get some Proline Street tires and maybe if you feel like it, a new faster motor. When you get the new tires glue them though, my rustler is so fast the tires will pop of if not glued.

[EvaderBX]

Hey guys, i have a new rolling rusty and what kinda hop ups should i put on it? I already have the steel yokes but any other suggestions?

[JMan8108]

Hey i am gonna mod my rustler and i am wondering if this is a good setup. intelispeed 16T ESC, and a 17T fireball motor. What gear ratios should i go with? and how fast will this get me to?
thx

[DaLurker]

Hey, I just got a 20turn Stinger motor to put in my TT-01, and was just wondering what is the stock ratio gearing for a Rustler which uses the 20t Stinger as the stock motor?

[nitrosportrules]

hey guys my little brother just got a rustler for his birthday and he can barely get through a batery without over heating it and a cant find any heat sinks for it any suggs.?

[dalejrfan8]

How long of a run can you get with one battery? If a run is near 10 min. let the car cool down a little bit. Don't run it 10 min straight or you will over heat your batteries motor and maybe your esc.

[nitrosportrules]

thanx for the input on the cooling dale E. JR. fan(poor poor dale sr god rest his soul) i will try that next time he runs it

[dalejrfan8]

That didn't happen when I first started out because 3000 packs were like 60-100 bucks. My first car was a rustler also but I had 1500 packs so there was no overheating problem.

[dalejrfan8]

I know this forum is pretty much dead but I was wondering if anybody put Mip cvd's on their rustler? Did it come with outdrives? I saw a pic in the speedmart catalog that had the outdrives, but the pic on their site did not have the outdrives.

[sx555]

I have a rustler, its nothing much but its fun to bang around, and by bang i mean SMASH. :p

[sx555]

heres a picture of my rustler :p

[sx555]

here are some more :D

[sx555]

another not the best pics ever

[Snake Charmer]

I have found a some one to make top shafts for use w/ the 2.72 trans. He use to make Parts for Losi so, These are going to be good parts. I need too get a idea of how many of you may what one. I have min. # to make for a run. PM or E-Mail me if you want one. Post any Qs'.

[sx555]

I have found a some one to make top shafts for use w/ the 2.72 trans. He use to make Parts for Losi so, These are going to be good parts. I need too get a idea of how many of you may what one. I have min. # to make for a run. PM or E-Mail me if you want one. Post any Qs'.
I DONT CARE!!!

[renagaderustler]

I have a rustler
and i was wondering how to increas the speed
without spending to much;gears,ball-bearings,ect...

[microrcdude]

Ball bearing not only up the MPH by 2-3 MPH, they also give you longer runtimes. And for gears, get a bigger pinion gear, its about the cheapest thing you can do($3)

[sgextreme]

heres my traxxas ricetler fully loaded

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v429/benlosi/traxxas%20rustler%20and%20stampede/178827040nPexwC_ph.jpg

[renagaderustler]

is 40 km fast for a rusty

[renagaderustler]

well is it pleas............reply !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[renagaderustler]

thanks alot everyone

[microrcdude]

Pretty fast, but not insanly fast.

[billybobjoe]

hey renagade sometimes it takes more than 8 minutes for someone to repsond to a question you need to chill out bro. 40 km isn't too bad but like micro said its not crazy fast

[renagaderustler]

you guys are bums it takes you 8 min to type

(kiding)

[renagaderustler]

this is an eletric rustler it goes about 18 km out of the box what else am i surpose to do with a tight budget

[renagaderustler]

by the way thanks microdude ill get some ball bearings

[renagaderustler]

Is anyone racing the rustler? just wondering because i race a rustler i got 2nd place in the stock a-main.....just wondering to see how the other rusty racers are doing

what speed dose your rusty run at and is 40km fast for an e/rusty :cool:

[madmudder]

Has anyone tried to run TRC foams for a Losi XXX-t on their rustler? There is an indoor dirt oval not to far away and I thought about taking my truck there. Any help would be great.

[ElectricThunder]

what speed dose your rusty run at and is 40km fast for an e/rusty :cool:
Did you not just ask that question? :confused:

If you want to make a rusty fast, simply get ball bearings, make sure the transmission is meshing properly (no side to side movement in the top, idler, and diff) and blueprint it if you need to (install shims to eliminate almost all play/slop, but make sure not to make it bind), eliminiate all slop in the drivetrain, get a better motor (brushless setups are insanely fast, not reccommended for noobs), and mess around with gear ratios. Also, lightweight "dish" wheels and low pro tires help to reduce rotating mass, allowing the truck to spool up faster and not waste energy turning heavy meats.

On a separate note, I just got a rusty (have a T3, and gearing is completely different from a rusty, so here comes the question :eek: ). Now in it I have an LRP IPC Pro ESC and a speed gems 13x3 motor. It's geared 18/90, but after maybe a 5-8 minute run, the motor and ESC are blazing hot! I can't figure it out! I NEVER had this problem with my T3 and the same motor/ESC. I use the stock wheels/tires, and still run bushings (getting bearings in a few weeks along with some other goodies). Does my gearing seem undergeared or (dare i say) overgeared for the rusty, or is this normal for this truck? Thanks in advance ya'll!

[sgextreme]

for the traxxas 2.72 tranny(rustler,pede,)its 2 pinion teeth below the motor turn.your way overgeared man.racing with a handwound maybe 15/90.in reality 11/90 would be it but...you should be good with 12/90.thats what most peoplei know with a rustler and a 13t motor.IMO lowest motor a rustler can go heatlthy is 14t for the reason the slipper pegs and metal slipper plates dont do well with heat.

your t3 is a totally different tranny.i know your t3 manuel at least gives you ballpark gearing figures..just like my xxxt manuel does.all the traxxas manual gives is gear ratios.if you can...rig a fan on the motor,i live in hot cali summer days and i have to really :cool:

[ElectricThunder]

for the traxxas 2.72 tranny(rustler,pede,)its 2 pinion teeth below the motor turn.your way overgeared man.racing with a handwound maybe 15/90.in reality 11/90 would be it but...you should be good with 12/90.thats what most peoplei know with a rustler and a 13t motor.IMO lowest motor a rustler can go heatlthy is 14t for the reason the slipper pegs and metal slipper plates dont do well with heat.

your t3 is a totally different tranny.i know your t3 manuel at least gives you ballpark gearing figures..just like my xxxt manuel does.all the traxxas manual gives is gear ratios.if you can...rig a fan on the motor,i live in hot cali summer days and i have to really :cool:
Thanks for the tip. I decided to just stick a 20 turn arm in the can instead. Works very decently and still has decent top end, but more torque.:D It's only a temporary setup, as it will definitely be getting brushless sometime this year.:D:D Thanks again for the help.

[TMaxxBenny25]

Hey i just ordered 2 Venom 3000 mah packs for my rusty.IM SO HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks GOD BLESS

[sgextreme]

hate to burst you bubble but those packs are total crap :eek:

[microrcdude]

Ill pretend ya didnt say that.

For bashing, they RULE. also great for practicing, i used to use them before i got my sponsor from Jax Packs.

[Vato Loco]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/Chevy5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/Chevy4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/Chevy3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/Chevy2.jpg

[TMaxxBenny25]

heyt sgextreme u r stupid i guess cause these packs rule!!! They gave me double run time and i had it overgeeared a little and no bearings. These packs hold up against severe abuse ad r totally ballistic!

[microrcdude]

I know, he needs to stop dissing great products.

[TMaxxBenny25]

I guess hes a little slooooooooooow...

[InitialVelocity]

Vato Loco, your from near or around the Tampa area, as soon as I saw you truck I KNEW I has seen it before. I looked at my old video from a RC Monster MotorSports and sure enough, both of your truck were there. It was the August 29 one at Franks Trains And Hobbies. Pretty cool!

[Vato Loco]

Vato Loco, your from near or around the Tampa area, as soon as I saw you truck I KNEW I has seen it before. I looked at my old video from a RC Monster MotorSports and sure enough, both of your truck were there. It was the August 29 one at Franks Trains And Hobbies. Pretty cool!
North of Tampa... A lot has changed since that last race! Like the new chassis I made? I'm waiting to save up enough to get a ss5800 system. Haven't race with rcmms since franks! Glade/Susprised to see someone remembers me. My son kicked my butt that day! :eek:

[InitialVelocity]

Cool! The new chassis looks VERY nice. I love it. That SS5800 is a killer system when you get it. Yeah, maybe I'll show you some of that video if you want.

[Vato Loco]

Cool! The new chassis looks VERY nice. I love it. That SS5800 is a killer system when you get it. Yeah, maybe I'll show you some of that video if you want.
Refresh my brain cells, You had the e maxx and txt? I remember you taping the race. Are you still racing rcmms? I'm Not :( Fred PO'd my wife with radio mess up. I know my radio was off! I was in the store when he went off on my family and when I came out I was told there was a mishap and I might of left my radio on and every one was cool. But later on the way home I found out what happened :mad: Fred got lucky my wife waited until later :eek: Fred should of had a radio impound! Grown Adults that play with toys are not always 100% sure of anything :D So we need a little help at times! It's a shame I use to like Monster truck racing! Hey post some of the Pic's Here.........You other guys would get a kick out of this type of racing!

[InitialVelocity]

Yeah, I had the Brushless Supermaxx and that TXT-1 Truck Puller. Sorry about your experiences, we do have radio Impounds at the larger races now. I'l dig up some pics for you!

[Vato Loco]

Yeah, I had the Brushless Supermaxx and that TXT-1 Truck Puller. Sorry about your experiences, we do have radio Impounds at the larger races now. I'll dig up some pics for you!
Thanks for recharge these old brain cells! Sorry about the droool on your rides. They were sweeeet! Are you still going to Freds races? Do you go to B&B hobbies new track?

[TRF Drive Hard]

heyt sgextreme u r stupid i guess cause these packs rule!!! They gave me double run time and i had it overgeeared a little and no bearings. These packs hold up against severe abuse ad r totally ballistic!

You guys need to show a lil respect for his opinion and keep your personal feelings to yourself... so can it...

[InitialVelocity]

Yes, I am still participating at Freds events, and most recently I did his RC Demos at the Monster Jam shows. I have been to B&B Hobbies several times, as well as all of the other race tracks around here. I have been doing Photography at the races mostly.

[buggyman17]

hey Vato, how old is your son??? cause if he kicked your butt "that one day" he must be a pretty good driver. when i beat my dad he wont admit defeat and we have to race until he wins.

[Vato Loco]

He's Seven. He's real good when he's pays attention and doesn't get board with racing that day! He has a hidden skill that he realy doesn't want to exploit to it's full advantage. I bought him that truck when he was 5. Any one would feel OK letting him run their truck!

[buggyman17]

lol. but he gets bored racing??? wow. ive never gotten bored racing. especially when im racing with my friend tmaxxbenny out in front of the house and he cant admit defeat just like my dad. if we had a local track i would get into racing but i hav to go all the way to Sac just to race. we hav 2 LHS', but one of the owners is an A-HOLE!!! i go to the other one all the time and they hav friendly people there but they dont have a track!!! when they move they say they are going to get a lot to build it on though.

[TMaxxBenny25]

Dude alrry at cobra said that someone he knows has a track out in hte country close to my house and that he could let me go there. Plus J and J is building a track like 15 mins away. Plus if u come over today then u can solder on yo deans connectores cause i have the soldering iron. By the way im sellin my Rustler to buy a T4.

[TMaxxBenny25]

How much can i ask for a Rustler with a $50 explorer 2 esc, a Atomik Silver and Blue body, and a Venom 19 turn, plus Pro line dirt works tires???

[crazy-rc]

i have a
12t motor :p
Mtroniks Sonik4 Tempo 11T w/Brake ES
Servo, high-torque
Shocks, long (hard-anodized & teflon-coated T-6 aluminum

[TMaxxBenny25]

Cool. but how much can i ask for my truck?

[crazy-rc]

i would say $180.00 +

[TMaxxBenny25]

Cool! Thnx. I always take good care of my trucks.If u dont believe me ask buggman.

[crazy-rc]

has anyone made a roll cage for the rustler. i have :p i will post pic

[TMaxxBenny25]

i havent.. post them pics if u want

[crazy-rc]

this is a work in progres

[crazy-rc]

what to u think about the roll cage?

[Vato Loco]

Neat idea! I almost did something like that but out of lexan. Then I thought in the two 1/2 years my son and I owned our rustys there hasn't been a real need for it........Kudos, for the great idea!

[crazy-rc]

i needed one beacuse i have masher 2000 and it rolls over every time i take a turn and i like to go off big jumps :D

[crazy-rc]

who has the fasted rustler?

[TMaxxBenny25]

me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! jk

[crazy-rc]

when u cut the chassie does it weeken it?

[Vato Loco]

when u cut the chassie does it weeken it?
yup! depends where! :D goto www.ultimatetraxxas.com And look at the jangs mod. rusty that will tell where! :D

[TMaxxBenny25]

Im gonna sell my rusty so i can get a better racer.

[GT Freak]

check this vid out

http://www.60hzproductions.com/RCVid.htm

isnt THIS what Traxxas SHOULD have done?? :confused:

[crazy-rc]

what is the diffrentes

[crazy-rc]

what is the diffrentes?

[RCNewbGuy]

My friend and I were driving his electric Rustler ST. One thing I noticed was that his tires keep coming loose. They are not glued on, should we glue them? If so, what type of glue should we use? Another thing that happened, was he went full speed into a turn. The truck rolled over and got back on its wheels again. When we pressed the throttle, we heard a loud, hissing, screeching noise. The car did not move. The steering is fine, and the differential doesn't seem to have any problems (when one wheel turns clockwise, the other turns counter-clockwise). When we push the car forward manually, we can hear the screeching noise. Does anybody have an idea what this is? What could be wrong? How can we fix it? We think there is something wrong with the gear mesh.

Edit: Oops, I must've posted this using the wrong browser window. I thought I was making a new thread. Sorry :confused:.

[crazy-rc]

1. tries if u use hot glue and put a stick on each side or the trie and it is removeable unlike CA glue
2. the load sound. sounds like the motor louse and u are striping the gear just tight in the motor and rest the mesh if u have to u might have to re plase the strip the super

[TMaxxBenny25]

Just use CA glue from your local hobby shop
take off your motor cover than redo the gear mesh. Tighten down the screws. Mine did the same thing.

[Vato Loco]

I have been working in the lab and decided to give up on reanimating the dead so I came up with this Idea....................
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/AARM04-000.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/AARM03-000.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/AARM02-000.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/AARM01-000.jpg
:eek:
It's just a prototype a arm to see if I could do it? Well it is possible to do so later this week I will make a pair. If you already haven't noticed the Arm is wider to allow for the use of same offset rims all around the truck! :cool:

[TMaxxBenny25]

Any1 want to buy my rusty with a Novak explorer 2 and dirt works tires??? RUNS GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ALways properly maitained.

[RCNewbGuy]

Should my friend get new tires or should he get some foam inserts before gluing the tires? If so, what kind? He will be mostly running on the street, grass, & dirt, but mainly the street. Thanks.

[TMaxxBenny25]

I would say to go for an all terrain tire. I love my dirt works from pro line.

[TMaxxBenny25]

Ok. I got my T4 :D :D :D . Anybody want my RUSTLER??????????????????????

[ILuvMyB4]

you wish they did ben. once u see what he did to that truck you would understand me saying its a fixer. just sell it to jer. ben.

[ILuvMyB4]

haha. just kidding. it runs great and IS properly maintained. with my help of course :D .

[TMaxxBenny25]

I know... With the money from its sale im getiin a buggy.

[Vato Loco]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/brushless02-000.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/brushless01-000.jpg

[TMaxxBenny25]

Anytaker on the rusty? Ill include a spare spur and somne tools.

[TRF Drive Hard]

Take your sale offers to the B/S/T forum

[TMaxxBenny25]

Sorry bout that man.

[ILuvMyB4]

ya. buggys rock. i like buggys and stadium trucks the most. those are my personal favorites. and minis of course. who doesnt like minis?

[Vato Loco]

nEW WHEELS FOR THE INVIZO TRUCK!http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/CT15-000.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/CT14-000.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/CT11-000.jpg

[ILuvMyB4]

sweet. i like the blue body and the flashy rims. rims always look good on rustlers.

[Vato Loco]

sweet. i like the blue body and the flashy rims. rims always look good on rustlers.
THANKS :) DUE TO THE CRAPY SHOT, THE BLUE BODY IS ACTUALY TEAL GREEN WHICH LOOKS GOOD, IT IS REAL HARD TO SEE IN THE GREEN GRASS WHEN CHASING CATS! :eek: THATS WHY I HAVE A CRAPY BEAT UP SILVER SHELL FOR THAT! :D

[hondafather]

How fast does this truck go. Im thinking of buyin one. Could you make it go 50mph?

[T-maxx 4eva]

I have one...u still want one?

[Vato Loco]

new shell.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/cad14-000.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/cad13-000.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/cad12-000.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/cmhanson/cad11-000.jpg

[crazy-rc]

shold i get the alu shock towers? will it work for with my roll cage

[EvaderBX]

How fast does this truck go. Im thinking of buyin one. Could you make it go 50mph?


If you want a car to go 50mph...get an onroad dude, offroad isnt about speed, its about nice suspension and being able to take jump without bottoming out.

[dcsk8terboy89]

No, you cant. The rustler uses 2.2 rims.

[crazy-rc]

:eek: shold i get the alu shock towers? will it work for with my roll cage
can some one help me :eek:

[dcsk8terboy89]

ack... my comp messed up on that last post. Could you show us some pics of the rollcage? I would say go for the shock towers.. ANd then mod them to fit the roll cage if they dont. Its called a hobby for a reason.

[Vato Loco]

Unless your going to power your truck with a BL system or a really fast brushed motor for warp speed. JMO.....Stay with the lighter stock shock tower! The alum. is just more weight and I never broke a stock shock tower.....JMO.

[crazy-rc]

here are some pic
http://www.******.net/media.php?searchstr=user:9810&trick=Any&type=Any&time=1113002611&search=search&limit=10[/url]
http://www.******.net/view_single.php?medid=52376
http://www.******.net/view_single.php?medid=52215

[crazy-rc]

no i dont think so u olney use thoes in nitro cars i have never striped one

to day i went to the east cost hobby show my lhs had a track set up for people to try a rustler and it sound it like a spur striped but thats because the drivers could not drive they kept driveing at full speed in to the pvc pipe :rolleyes: :rolleyes: it was so cool i did some weeley and they set up some jumps and i hit them in a weeley and it went so far every body claped i hit the jumps alot it was so sweet. then we were walking aroud the hobby town set up and Chris Chianelli was there we got to talk to him here is proff http://www.******.net/view_single.php?medid=53836

[crazy-rc]

were do u get alu chasces i know some one makes them i saw that a kid had one it was not costom!!!

[TMaxxBenny25]

Go to www.fastlanemachine.com and go to Products Elec Rustler.

[crazy-rc]

**** thats nice :eek: :eek:

[crazy-rc]

dose any one make one the one i saw was blue

[crazy-rc]

let project basher begin i plan on makeing my rustler all alu parts
alu chase
alu shock towers
alu Aarms
http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/334383.asp
http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/708214.asp
if u can think of any more things tell me :cool: :cool:

[Vato Loco]

let project basher begin i plan on makeing my rustler all alu parts
alu chase
alu shock towers
alu Aarms
http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/334383.asp
http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/708214.asp
If u can think of any more things tell me :cool: :cool:


Before you go adding all that weight! Get a BL system! Like a SS5800! The alum will look bling bling but the weight will slow slow you down! If you want spend money it would be better spent on a BL system first..... JMO :D

[crazy-rc]

how much is that bl

[Vato Loco]

SS5800 is around $225.00In the ballpark

[crazy-rc]

IS 219 A good price?
what else?
what are good weels?
what are good weels
here is the truck
http://www.******.net/view_single.php?medid=52376
http://www.******.net/view_single.php?medid=52375
http://www.******.net/view_single.php?medid=52328
http://www.******.net/view_single.php?medid=52366
http://www.******.net/view_single.php?medid=52215

[crazy-rc]

i what motor would be = to a bl

[crazy-rc]

http://www.nightmarechassis.com/ are these good

[crazy-rc]

WHAT THE *** IS COMEING OUT OF THE RUSTLER http://www.******.net/view_single.php?medid=8463

[crazy-rc]

WHAT THE heck IS COMEING OUT OF THE RUSTLER http://www.******.net/view_single.php?medid=8463

[dcsk8terboy89]

I would say that is smoke based on the caption...

Yes, the nightmare chassis is a good chassis. It fits right in, but is not something you want to use for bashing. too thin. I would suggest you only use it for racing.

I found this discovery of mine useless, but i think some of you guys might think its cool.

Spray WD-40 into the motor, and then let er' rip. It will look like your burning out, because there will be smoke galore. It wont hurt your motor, it will actually lube it.

[crazy-rc]

they gust told me that there not selling them any more :( :( so i will get this http://www.fastlanemachine.com/

[dcsk8terboy89]

I have wondered about that chassis. It just looks like a giant chunk of swiss cheese alloy. I dont see any real design to it. Anyone have one of these?

[crazy-rc]

http://www.******.net/view_single.php?medid=55082 this is what happened when i hit a pole at full speed

[Vato Loco]

A traxxas tie bar will help to keep that from happening(Part #- 2532 and 2640)! Also watching where you are going doesn't hurt eather.

[RCfrodoRC]

I have a Rustler, it's pretty sweet. I got it about a year and a half ago. I didn't put any hopups on it except a skid plate i made out of thin plastic to keep it from getting beat up. I didn't really break anything on it yet except for a wire or two. And it works pretty good for chasing Cats and Rabbits. :)

[RCfrodoRC]

Dude i love the chasis, it would look sweet on my rustler. To bad i'm Broke :(

[skycop51]

I have a Rustler and Evader and no spare parts or anything. I am not going to run into any walls I hope. But what am I going to need, some basics. Where can I start with these kind of things. I have a very small budget, but got these trucks cause they are supposed to be very good..ones.


thanks.. :)


ON my rustler i have added
rpm bearing carriers with bearings
novak fusion esc
A D4 13 Quad motor
Ws deans ultra plugs
a proline chevy silverado 2000 body
4 pairs of tires
dirt hawgs
gladiators
sand paws
and speed hawgs (all proline tires)
i have added many other little hop ups
too. My truck is tuff as a rock the only thing i have broke sence i have had is my right caster block and my bottom gear in my trannsmission. it is easy to say my car is definetly big []D[][]\/[][]D[][]\[] http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[skycop51]

Now this link really rocks..good job.

Just wish i knew what kind of stuff i am going to need soon. I just want to keep my trucks running good. will do some upgrades if they are modest. These seem to be good trucks as is. I am only a basher as it stands now.

Need ideas please.


skycop51


There is a cool website that has neat stuff for the rustler: http://www.hobbyetc.com/traxxas_rustler_ep/index.html

and also: http://www.ultimatetraxxas.com/ultimate/rustler.asp

[skycop51]

Where did you put the bearing please. Was it easy, am new at this. Seems to make sense that would be a good upgrade.



My hopups are Fornt BigBores, DitHawgs, ROPM CLAWX rims, bearings, P2K, Midnight 2, and some other motors, Trinity Maxx Paxx batts, and PowerPole connectors! :rolleyes:

[RCfrodoRC]

hello, today i was driving my truck, and i ramped it off my neighbors bank which is like 20ft high. I landed perfect but it hit pretty hard. Now it doesn't work right, when i drive it will go a little then it loses power then it goes alittle then loses power etc. does anyone know what it could be? i think it's either the receiver or the esc.

[microrcdude]

what kinda battery are you using? One of the sodiers might of broken, its best if you check that out

[RCfrodoRC]

no it's not the battery i checked that, it's either the receiver or esc and i don't want to buy both if i only need one.

[RCfrodoRC]

Can anyone help me??

[microrcdude]

is the ESC getting power? what motor are you using?

[RCfrodoRC]

when i drive the truck it goes fine for a few seconds then it loses power. when it loses power everything loses power, i can't steer and the little light on the esc doesn't even come on. then a few seconds after it loses power it comes back then it loses it again. the motor i have is a venom fireball 17t. Thankyou very for the help.

[topelement]

Sounds like the esc is going into thermal shutdown. But it's strange that it would happen that soon after you start driving. What type of esc are you using? What motor rating does it have?

[RCfrodoRC]

i'm using the traxxas xl-1 which handles down to 17t motors. a little while ago i tried to drive it again and it was going fine for like 2min. then it started doing the same thing again. at first i thought huh that's weird maybe it got wet or something but then it strarted doing it again so i'm probably going to get a new esc since i was planning on getting one in a couple months anyways. Thankyou both for the help.

[RCfrodoRC]

what would you gear a 9 turn motor, because i need some ideas for which size spur gears i should buy.

[Vato Loco]

Hey guys! I'm Back! My old computer got trashed by a worm so I had to get a new computer! I've been working hard on a new chassis. here is some shots!
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/CMHCMH/100_0309.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/CMHCMH/100_0307.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/CMHCMH/100_0304.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/CMHCMH/100_0302.jpg

[Boostin_69]

looks nice

[Vato Loco]

what would you gear a 9 turn motor, because i need some ideas for which size spur gears i should buy.
Frodo, do you plan to run that 9t of road? It's more of a onroad motor! You might want to concider not going lower than 13x2 motor. BTW: how much are you planing to spend ESC/MOTOR? If speed you want you might want to save up a little longer and go brushless. More cost effective down the road!

[Vato Loco]

I got my how to thread on Lexan chassis done. well sort of but it should be of some use to some one;-) http://www.ultimaterc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57998&page=1&pp=15 Let me know what you think.

[RCfrodoRC]

Frodo, do you plan to run that 9t of road? It's more of a onroad motor! You might want to concider not going lower than 13x2 motor. BTW: how much are you planing to spend ESC/MOTOR? If speed you want you might want to save up a little longer and go brushless. More cost effective down the road!

thanks for the reply, and i have been thinking and i think i will go brushless.

[Vato Loco]

My son's new ride that I built him!
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/CMHCMH/100_0321.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/CMHCMH/100_0319.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/CMHCMH/100_0317.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/CMHCMH/100_0316.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/CMHCMH/100_0311.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/CMHCMH/100_0310.jpg
Hope youz likes!

[RCfrodoRC]

wow that thing is friggin awesome :eek: :eek: :eek:

[NitroTXT1]

or you could get the reedy neo one 9x motor which runs perfectly fine on stock gearing

and vatos that truck is so friggin nice..i wish i had someone to make me a chassis like that

[poppasmurf]

Im wondering if the chevy Nomad body from Parma would fit the rustler. If longer body posts are needed, then so be. Does anyone have this body on there rusty???do you have picks??? i find alot of bodies leave the chassis showing, and looks silly on a rustler. Lookin for the low rider effect, any ideas???

[Vato Loco]

I like the nomad! I was wondering the same thing! I Know parma has two Nomads one is a 200mm with 10 " wheel base and the other? I have no Idea what the wheel base is on that shell but the shell should fit the question is wheel base?
Now I just got done with my new shell. It's a proline Silverado 2500hd. The wheel base is perfect fit! as soon as the paint dries I'll post pics!

[Vato Loco]

The new shell!
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/CMHCMH/100_0331.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/CMHCMH/100_0329.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/CMHCMH/100_0324.jpg

[RCfrodoRC]

that's a nice body! and the whole truck in general is awesome.

[Vato Loco]

As soon as I make a bumper I'll start trashing it!

[Boostin_69]

I bet thats a T-maxx body ?

[poppasmurf]

I like the nomad! I was wondering the same thing! I Know parma has two Nomads one is a 200mm with 10 " wheel base and the other? I have no Idea what the wheel base is on that shell but the shell should fit the question is wheel base?
Now I just got done with my new shell. It's a proline Silverado 2500hd. The wheel base is perfect fit! as soon as the paint dries I'll post pics!


Now im really confused. Which body do you think will fit best. Anybody know???

[Vato Loco]

The 200mm will be too small! I seen the bigger one but can't recall the size? Damn CRS! Go to your LHS they might have one in stock! or know first hand.....But before that post this question on the paint shop forum! Some one is bound to know first hand!

[NitroTXT1]

hey do you know of any other places guys that make nice e rustler stuff? i am looking for a cf chassis!

[Vato Loco]

Is your rustler for bashing or racing? CF isn't great for bashing! What kinda stuff are you wanting? Alum. after market? OME replacement? There's tons of places and manufactures with stuff! Just what stuff do you want?
As for the CF chassis Only one I know of is cold fusion but they are not produceing anything at this time. I last heard they are moving and retooling! There is someone else but my memory is failing But here is a link that might be of some use:
http://www.ultimaterc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1448
Hope this helps............................................. ..............Chris

[NitroTXT1]

well i was running aluminum and cf with stock a-arms but i am thinking of just going all aluminum cause even though i'll be running on the track i'll still be doing some bashing here and there!

[Vato Loco]

You may have seen this but check this out before you fork out some serious coin!
http://www.ultimatetraxxas.com/rustler.html
This would fit your needs too!

[silver wolf]

I have a tricked out rustler that is fast as all hell. I have beat E-Maxx'es and beat all electric rustlers that I have faced.

The modifications include:

Twin Monster Maxx motors 19t
Ball bearing everywhere
Hardened steel output yokes
Carbon fiber tie rod
Carbon fiber shock tower
Traxxas high tork servo
Traxxas alum. Big bore shocks front and back
Traxxas EVX esc
E-Maxx motor mount
Machined-aluminum Idler gear
Machined delrin Top drive gear
RPM front bumper
JATO front and rear wheels and tires
Nitro rustler front caster blocks and steering blocks
DYNAMITE Aluminum Antenna Mount


For pics go to http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/me_crazy_man/album?.dir=/50b1

Oh and by the way Venom batts ROCK!

[RCfroman]

Does anyone make titanium parts for rustlers besides lunsford and their turnbuckles?

[RCfroman]

Does anyone know if I would be able to fit team associated b4 wheels on a rustler with bandit axles on the front?

[Vato Loco]

the front! B4 wheels? Don't know, why buggy wheels in the front? the bandit rears will work on the front with no mods though.

[RCfroman]

because the bandit wheels are smaller than 2.2" so it looks all funky...

[Vato Loco]

by all means........Get Funky with your bad self! LOL's JK;-)

[RCfroman]

lol! :D

[NitroTXT1]

my truck is getting rebuilt will all alu from flm so i'll post pics when i install all the parts

[RCfroman]

Has anyone stuck 2, 6 cell batteries in their trucks with the stock esc using a connector to wire the batteries in series? I don't know if it would burn anything up.

[Vato Loco]

Has anyone stuck 2, 6 cell batteries in their trucks with the stock esc using a connector to wire the batteries in series? I don't know if it would burn anything up. A pritty cloud of white/grey smoke will rise up with a major decrese of forward motion :eek:

[Vato Loco]

http://www.ultimaterc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57998&page=4&pp=15
This is and easy way to widen your truck so ypu can use rear nitro rusty wheels all the way around your truck!

[Vato Loco]

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/CMHCMH/100_0751.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/CMHCMH/100_0750.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/CMHCMH/100_0749.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/CMHCMH/100_0748.jpg

[silver wolf]

why did you post that stampede in the rustler forum?

[Vato Loco]

Not all pede people check here!

[Raketemensch]

I have a Bandit, that goes to and fro as a Ruslter. Very tough as nails peice of plastic http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/smile.gif I usually take off the hex nut for the wheels and put on Losi and Associated wheels on them, both versions, truck and buggy. You just use a drill bit a little bigger than the hole in the wheel to make them fit.

Of course I gave it to my brother, and he can't break it. http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

What did you have to do to convert the Bandit to a Rustler? I've ordered the front axles, what else is required?


Thanks,
Raketemensch

[Vato Loco]

Rusty front and rear a arms
New Camber links front and rear.
XXlong rear shocks
your current rear shocks get moved up front.
If you read your manual It has the parts list for both so I should be real easy.

[Raketemensch]

Read? A manual? Huh.

Seems too simple :]


- Raketemensch

[Vato Loco]

oh but it is!

[Raketemensch]

Rusty front and rear a arms
New Camber links front and rear.
XXlong rear shocks
your current rear shocks get moved up front.
If you read your manual It has the parts list for both so I should be real easy.

So, for $47.66 + shipping I can pick up the parts to conver the Bandit to a Rustler, or I can just watch eBay for a week or so and pick up a whole Rusty roller and have lots of spares. I think I'll go with option #2.

[Vato Loco]

option #2.........The more the better! btw: is the $47.66 traxxas retail or Tower hobbies price. if it's traxxas retail, it might be $8 to $10 less at tower.......if that case get the parts.

[Steve323]

New Rustler!!! :D :D :D
I used to have a rustler that I gave to my brother and now Im happy because a new one came out! Its freaking sweet check it out www.traxxas.com (http://www.traxxas.com)

[silver wolf]

cool!

[GT Freak]

thinking about gettin a rusty, not sure yet,since im a t3 fan! :p

[Vato Loco]

The new rustys are nice! For bashing there's nothing is better!JMO Just make the nessary up grades and they go and go!

[Cybertron]

ok, I was considering buying the nitro rusty off of tower, I want something I can bash around...

I have an electric evader that shatters something every day...

So, my question is, how much can they stand up to? I don't jump sheds or anything, but I want something that will last and won't be an endless moneyhole like my evader is :D

[Vato Loco]

All R/C's are money Pit's that includes high end and low end r/c's;-) Which rusty are you after? The new version or old? The new one is a better choice! Haven't seen the new one yet but they seem nice.
Your going to need the basic up grades on the old version?
Basic upgrades for the old version:
1. MG servo, the stock one is junk.
2. Alum. Idler gear, The nylon gear will not handle hotter motors.
3. Either 8 5x8 bearings for the stock bearing carriers or RPM bearing carriers front and rear with 5x11 bearings
4. fiberglass tie bar and rpm bumper, Keeps you from tearing up the front bulkhead.
5. alum. shock caps! the stock plastic ones pop off on hard landings!
These simple up grades will make the rusty very, very crash worthy! These up-grades will take care of the most common problems with the basic rusty. My rusty with the basic stuff has taken a beating and keeps going! Now after three years with my rig it no longer really looks like a rusty I have fully customized it! It has been the most enjoyable truck I have ever owned!
This site: http://www.misbehavin-rc.com/pit-lane/hopups/er-hopups_s.asp
Will give you a lot of info before you buy!

[Steve323]

The most commen upgrades are the RPM Front Bumper and the RPM Bearing Carriers with 5x11 bearings. I used to have a rustler (my brothers now) and I would fling it off ramps and would take anything. Most durable car ive seen

[Cybertron]

That's why I want one. I know many of the basic upgrades.
I'm after the old styled one, hopefully I can find one I want soon.

[Vato Loco]

The first thing that broke on me was the servo! The bearing carriers can wait, but the front end needs the proper upgrades to be super basher!

[t44ever]

if you get the older version and drive on the road you will want new rear tires as well those stock things wear down fast! especially if its your first car!

[zack221]

can someone tell me what i would need to put 2motors on a rustler i know i would need another motor and super rooster esc or emaxx esc thats about all i can think of right now i dont know if an emaxx motor mount would work but how would i wire two motors up to one tranny

[silver wolf]

I’ve already done that check post 264 and you’ll see what I used pics will come later today

[t44ever]

i have seen it before it is extremely cool and unbeliveably fast i will look for the link.

[silver wolf]

where have you seen it before?

[t44ever]

on here! i am not sure where it is im looking for the link it was really cool it had an evx and trinity monster motors and i think it used the emaxx motor mount but it could have been the stock one just a drilled hole and to put the motor to the spur gear im looking for it and i cant find it but i will keep trying!

[t44ever]

FOUND IT!!!!!

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/me_cr...lbum?.dir=/50b1

[t44ever]

silver wolf that thing is so awesome!!!!!!!!!

for pic's (the link doesnt work for me) if it works good otherwise go to page 17 in this section

[zack221]

the link dont work for me either but what do yoou think the top speed would be with two trinity 15t motors on it and if you dont mind me asking silver wolf about how much was that esc

[t44ever]

it looks like the evx so new it would be $85 but if u could snag one offa ebay for about $55 if your lucky

[thejuice87311]

does anybody know if i can put a nitro rustler tranny into an electric rustler. my dad bought me a 6.5 velociti system. i just want something that can handle that kind of power. who makes a good metal or aluminum spur gear for it? also what do you recommend for my gearing on the spur and pinion.

[zack221]

silver wolf how did u hook both motors up to one tranny

[t44ever]

juice- i am almost positive the nitro tranny will fit the electric rustler
robinson makes great steel gears
-->http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXUD52&P=7

and since thats a 72 tooth u will probably want like a 19-22 tooth pinion give or take a few teeth here and there

[thejuice87311]

awesome... thanks a bunch :D

[silver wolf]

for the record its 19 turn motors and i've beeten emaxxes with it.
and as for mounting two motors i used an emaxx motor plate and custom mounted it to the stock trany.
i used an evx that i got off ebay for 80 about 2 years ago.

[silver wolf]

try this
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/me_crazy_man/album?.dir=50b1&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos

[zack221]

thanks alot i see now u just got 2 pinions and used 1 spur

[silver wolf]

the pinons are the bigest thay make 35 tooth

[thejuice87311]

t4- i just realized that that gear is for a nitro rustler. its 32 pitch instead of 48. do you know anyone else that makes a steel 48 pitch spur

[t44ever]

it will be fine you are using a nirto rustler tranny!

[xxxfactor1987]

hey
i need some advice on buying a used rustler. so basically what do i need to what out?

[t44ever]

i dont understand your question xxxfactor?

rephrase please

[xxxfactor1987]

i mean is there anything i need to look out for? cuz i cant tell if a car is in good condition or its crappy...

[Vato Loco]

i mean is there anything i need to look out for? cuz i cant tell if a car is in good condition or its crappy...
1. Is the pic's of the car current? If un sure ask the seller to send you current pic's before you buy! Then ask your self:
a. Is the truck CLEAN? A clean truck is a cared for truck!
b. inspect the pic's for damage! a clean truck will show damage easy don't be afraid to ask for tons of pics! a seller should provide them with out whining!
c. If chassis and body is real dirty, filthy and just unkept. Don't buy!
d. Ask to see a vid of it going! If it is posible for the seller?
e. when indoubt post a link here to ask us to help inspect! we'll help!
2. Check the sellers history!
3. Bid low! remember a new rusty with ESC is $120-$130

[Vato Loco]

OBTW: rustys are cheap and easy to work on so even if you get a lemon you can still make it in to a top rate machine. Just bid low!

[z-man280]

and watch out that Vato doesnt get his hands on it!!!!! :p :D HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA!

[xxxfactor1987]

ok thanks for the reply. i'll post a link when i see a good deal. i'll probably get some upgrades for it like the alum idler gear, bearings and such. btw do u know any site besides towerhobbies that carry these things?

[Vato Loco]

Tower is the cheapest over all! but you have, www.hobbypeople.net or www.rc-monster.com too!

[Vato Loco]

and watch out that Vato doesnt get his hands on it!!!!! :p :D HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA!
Vato, wouldn't do that! Vato has done some stange things in the past but to snatch up someones truck........Vato doesn't do that ;) :D

[z-man280]

Vato, wouldn't do that! Vato has done some stange things in the past but to snatch up someones truck........Vato doesn't do that ;) :D
HAHAHA! Lord only knows the creation you would come up with next! :D

[Vato Loco]

HAHAHA! Lord only knows the creation you would come up with next! :D
My answer to that is:

"It is a good thing I'm not independently rich and unemployed like most Hollywood actors!!"
:D :eek: ;) :rolleyes: :p Chris

[z-man280]

My answer to that is:

"It is a good thing I'm not independently rich and unemployed!"
:D :eek: ;) :rolleyes: :p Chris
Lol, no joke! :eek: i see it now, "new, for 2007, the Traxxas Vatopede', with 3.5 BL and lexan EVERYTHING!"....gotta give ya a bit of ribbing Chris :p

Ron

[xxxfactor1987]

quick question: does a GP3900 pack fit the rustler chassis? cuz its a little bigger than a GP3300 pack...

[Vato Loco]

Lol, no joke! :eek: i see it now, "new, for 2007, the Traxxas Vatopede', with 3.5 BL and lexan EVERYTHING!"....gotta give ya a bit of ribbing Chris :p

Ron
Dude Pede? aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa no. More like: Vato(Dude) where's my Rusty-Pede Movie, a story about a 40 yr old man living his second childhood looking for his lost Rusty/pede and his mind! I got things in the works though, Got my vacation starting next week and One Whole day to myself in the garage and I have a bit of lexan left! Might make some lexan F/R Shock towers to sell or may be another chassis for me?

[xxxfactor1987]

quick question: does a GP3900 pack fit the rustler chassis? cuz its a little bigger than a GP3300 pack...

...so have anyone try this pack?

[Juice88]

hi all, i am new to this forum and i actually just purchased my electric rustler (3706). i am not new to rc cars at all and have a pro .15 nitro rustler in pieces in my garage that needs to be put back together. one big thing i want to do soon is upgrade, like put in aluminum parts for better durabitlity. what is a good website for our electric rustlers. Thanks, Stuart.

[z-man280]

Wecome juice! :) http://www.rcbros.com/cart/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=167 aluminum chassis, shock towers, a-arms, and more for your electric rusty...that should give ya a good idea, or just google search aluminum rustler chassis, ( how i found this site), and that should ive you many options!
Again, welcome to the forums! We will all do our best to help you wherever we can.

~Ron

[Steve323]

...so have anyone try this pack?


uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh....I dont see why it wouldnt fit...what kind of pack is it? Is it a stick or side by side. It is 6 cell right?

[thejuice87311]

a good looking chassis is called the nightmare chassis. im pretty sure it comes in red, blue, and purple. the guy on ultimate traxxas used in his ultimate rustler.

[Juice88]

Wecome juice! :) http://www.rcbros.com/cart/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=167 aluminum chassis, shock towers, a-arms, and more for your electric rusty...that should give ya a good idea, or just google search aluminum rustler chassis, ( how i found this site), and that should ive you many options!
Again, welcome to the forums! We will all do our best to help you wherever we can.

~Ron
thanks ron, the website has everything i need for body mods. im looking for more speed and wanting a faster motor and speed control. my question is, how do i know what combos to go with in speed controls and motors? the car is just not fast compared to the pro.15. and also what is a good website for new suspension upgrades and drivetrain and everything else? thanks for putting up with my complete newbness

[Vato Loco]

a good looking chassis is called the nightmare chassis. im pretty sure it comes in red, blue, and purple. the guy on ultimate traxxas used in his ultimate rustler.
I do believe that they no longer make that chassis! The FLM chassis is the only Alum. chassis on the market!

[Vato Loco]

thanks ron, the website has everything i need for body mods. im looking for more speed and wanting a faster motor and speed control. my question is, how do i know what combos to go with in speed controls and motors? the car is just not fast compared to the pro.15. and also what is a good website for new suspension upgrades and drivetrain and everything else? thanks for putting up with my complete newbness

If you want speed then a Sensorless BL system is the easiest route to take! the new Mamba Maxx 5700 would be my Sensorless choice and the AE sphere with a 3 star motor would be my sensored choice. both system properly powered with the right batteries will out run your nitro rusty! As for the FLM Alum stuff, JMO that just slows it down cause its heaver than the plastic! If you mod out your rusty right you won't need all alum. parts! the Alum. front bulkhead is all you need. 35-40 crash in to a tree with eather plastic or alum. parts something is going to break! just the plastic is cheaper to replace! If you want speed keep it light!

[xxxfactor1987]

uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh....I dont see why it wouldnt fit...what kind of pack is it? Is it a stick or side by side. It is 6 cell right?

yea it's a 6 cell stick pack from tower hobbies. they have the dimensions listed on the bottom: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXLWR4&P=ML

[thejuice87311]

i personally love my 6.5 velociti in my rustler :D lol

[Steve323]

Yes that stick pack will fit fine, and it is supposed to be very good for the price

[thejuice87311]

has anyone seen an aluminum upper chassis deck for a rustler?

[Vato Loco]

Here's a new/old way to mount your traxxas bodys!
http://www.ultimaterc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68046

[RCfroman]

uggh, my car ran into a tetherball pole yesterday, it glitched right as it was going past it, apparently someone else had their car out at the same time. I completely shattered my graphite arm. I custom fitted some graphite arms that aren't even for the car, but they work, and they give it a lot of suspension travel. I'll get some pics up of my car when i finish modding it (for now).

[Vato Loco]

Long time fro man!

[RCfroman]

hey, i've been busy putting together a ghillie suit and other stuff for paintballing. Now that that's all finished, i've started on my cars again. I've been thinking about going brushless, what are some good brushless systems for a rustler?

[ElectricThunder]

hey, i've been busy putting together a ghillie suit and other stuff for paintballing. Now that that's all finished, i've started on my cars again. I've been thinking about going brushless, what are some good brushless systems for a rustler?
Mamba Max 5700 or 4600, Novak 7.5 or 6.5, Mtroniks Pro/Lehner 5300 or Feigao 380C motor, etc.

It all depends on what you really want. I personally run an HV Maxx in my Rusty (and will be getting the HV4.5 for even more fun....:D).

[RCfroman]

ok... which are the fastest, the slowest, the most suited for off road, sensorless/sensored, some specifics would help.

[Vato Loco]

Sensored is slower but more contolable also 6 cell is as high as the systems can handle safely! the sensoreless is less controlable but you can add tons of power to them some up to 20 cells! also the sensorless speed steps arn't as smooth as the sensored!

[Vato Loco]

Btw: my rusty/pede has a Novak 5800, keeps me happy but for my sand buggy i'll some day finish I'll put a mamba maxx 5700 with 12 cells!