Traxxas Rustler forum

[RustlerBoy]

Hey, what do you guys thiunk of thye Rustler?What have you done to yours? Hopups? Special tricks Anything!!!!

[RustlerBoy]

Also, what are your setups, gearing, motors, Just anything!!!

[mexican_speed]

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

[speedemon]

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

[pcwhite]

This was a pede now a Rustler
Speed gems 14 t double
tekin rebel
mip cvd's
rpm claws
rpm bearing carriers
boca bearings
sanyo matched 2400 mah cells
cirrus servo
big bore shocks
slipper clutch
ball diff
proline silverado body
white racing Chassis
white racing shock towers
proline boe tie T's
and probaly some things i forgot.
Check out my photo page.
http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif http://whiteracing.homestead.com/photos.html

[TRAXXAS]

The hop ups I got are:
Trinity Paradox 27 turn motor;
new 48-pitch, 23-tooth pinion gear;
new 48-pitch, 78-tooth spur gear;
Trinity P2K Pro 27 turn motor;
Dynamite 1700 battery pack;
new Associated servo;
2 pairs of racing foams; -AND-
I have two bodys for it...one my friend sprayed for me, which is really sweet and a Stampede body sprayed with blue, white, and silver...but the cool thing is that on the back of my Rustler the body is jacked up in the air and looks Sweet!! http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Crazy J]

speed demon can I ask what your gearing is for your truck I have a 12 turn speed gems and I am looking into new gears. I want a higher top speed but still want punch when taking off and what else can get for it so that I can hop it up good to race it

[rover]

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

[RustlerBoy]

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:

[old phart]

My Rustler mods:
RPM hubs front and rear
ProMax 5x11 bearings
Adjustable camber link rods front and rear
RPM wide front bumper
RPM Gearcase cover
Speed Gems 15T motor
Novak Rooster ESC
Many different spurs/pinions
Gladiator rear tires
Bolink Chevy Silverado body

I have the RPM toe and camber gauges and have set mine up at -2* rear and -1* front camber and -1* toe.

I tried a set of Duratrax Competition Gold shocks up front, but they were not as good as the stock plastic Traxxas shocks.

[R_C_MAN]

Hmmm... that's weird, like a day ago these forums didnt seem here. Well I guess there back.
My Rustler has:
RPM F&R bearing carriers
Duratrax 5 x 11 bearings
slipper clutch
Speed Gems 2 13T double
Proline Agitator rims
Pro line Speed hawg tires and dirt hawgs
ball bearing steering
MIP Shiny CVD's
Trinity Aluminum front brace
Acer Racing Powerpole connectors
RPM ESC mount
Tekin Rebel ESC

Future Mods:
Associated Aluminum Blue shocks
GS racing hex screws and washers
aluminum shock towers and front bulkhead
Lunsford Superduty Ti turnbuckles and ballstuds
RPM Super Duty Ballcups
Shims
Machined gears and Ball Diff
RPM gear cover

[rims']

my brother has a rustler and i have a t3 i plan on gettin a rustler soon what hop ups should i get

[jdm3849]

this thread is darn old but ill try to get it going again;)
got my rustler usen stock rolling chassis for 40 dollhairs
speed gems 17 turn sapphire
duratrax esc
futaba radio system
rpm talon rimz
pro-line dirt paws
threaded aluminum shocks
propo steering servo

[R/Cbum4life]

Yeah I will try to help. I actually own a stampede but no one has a solution for my problem. The stampede and rustler have the same tranny so I'll let you guys ponder my question too. Here we go: I run a 16 turn in my truck and I see that is still not what some of you have in yours. I have a really bad problem with stripping gears inside the gearbox. The idler gear (in the middle it is plastic) has been stripped at least five or six times now. I replaced it with an aluminum one but then I stripped the differential. I have a slipper clutch on it but If i use that I will be going through those dumb little pegs like whoa. I just run my truck with it tight. What can I do? Lets get this thread rolling.

[R/Cbum4life]

HEY YOU ALL SPEAK UP!!!!!

[draggerman11]

TTT.

[R/Cbum4life]

TTT?? that means what?

[jdm3849]

blue

it means "to the top" it bumps the thread back to the top so people see it easier

[Dan T.]

:rolleyes: Alright let's get this thread rolling..

I had two SRT stadium trucks,same tanny problems you described.
So I got all the metal gears and slippers,and yokes etc. And I was garanteed to be tearing it all apart at the end of the season of racing on my back-yard track.

I also have a Stampede, bandit, and considering two Rustler's only for the reason that I have alot of extra parts and Tower has them for $64.00!!! I have no problems with the 4-tec that I have, as well with the two street sports that I have.

One thing I know for sure I ran a 20 turn motor in the SRT and a stock motor in the Stampede.
The only success I've had with the transmissions is to be sure all the bearings are cleaned and lubed, try to use some heavy plastic compatable grease... alot. Hopefully Traxxas with come up with a BULLET PROOF transmission gears!!!

Hey have fun either way.
But one thing is for sure I'm not going down no farther then a 19 turn motor for my Rustler's if I decide to get them.

C-YA:D

[jdm3849]

i was wondering why my driveshafts shake so severily? i have a 17 turn speed gems and 19/? gearing, the driveshafts are sooooooo loud it unbarable, is there something i n eed to tighten? also, when my rustler is in the dirt only 1 wheel shoots up dirt and the other spins slowley,what do i do to lock up the differential and what will happen iff i do? i just bought this rustler used for 35 bucks with servo,rpm talonz,proline tires so i aint complainin

BTW,where can you get front axle pins? cause i lost mine lol

[LEMMEDRIVEIT!!]

Hey everyone, finallyy someone started a rusty thread- GO traxxas- i have a rusty with the rpm bearings and carriers and their bumper and esc mount, a 14 turn speed gem2 and a p2k, a novak dually, tires, and some other stuff liieks shocks, anyway, the reason i came here is that i wasnted to know if anybody has ever converted there rusty to an inboard shock syctem? i was thinink of doing it, ya know, getting the cantilever plastci pieses from the txt-1 and puttin them on the truck- andbody think it'll work- i haev a few ways of doing it- any ideas or kits or other cool upgrades?

[Racerze]

I got a rustler w/ duratrax streak and 14t speed gem 2. I got rpm 5x11 bearing carriers too.

[Aluma]

will an out of the box rustler be competitive in an off road race?
against say, T3's and XXXT's

what would I have to add ? for stock racing?

[BIGCHEESE]

Hello all I dont frequent these forums to much becouse I am always at the traxxas forums. I have a Rustler and I will list all of my hop ups.

LRP F1 Reverse
P2K Pro
RPM 5x11 Bearing Carriers
Duratrax 5x11 Stainless Sealed Bearings
Traxxas turn buckles and Chamber links
Pro Line F150 body
Pro Line Speed hawgs on all 4's
RPM Claws on all 4's
Futaba s3003 servo
Kimbrough Servo Saver


As for battery's here is what I have.
2 Tower 1500's
2 Piranha 1500's
1 Sanyo 2000 side x side

These picks are a few months old. I will try to get some new ones soon.

http://community.webshots.com/user/lowford

~LowFord~

[Racerze]

Does anyone offer Metal spur gears for this truck?

[iamtheone]

Racerze: Yes there is a Metal Spur gear but it is for the nitro rustler.

This is my Rustler set up.

Stock chassis (modified with a dremel)
Metal motor plate
Graphite shock towers
RPM 6 spoke rims
Novak Cyclone ESC
Novak XXL FM receiver
Airtronics M-8 Radio
Integy Matrix (for stock)
Speed Gems Zircon (for mod)
Mutiplex Metal Gear servo
RPM gear cover and ESC mount
Progressive Suspension socks (4)
Ball Bearings all around
Integy 2000's
Titanium Turnbuckles
GS anti-roll over antenna kit
GS switch covers
GS servo saver
GS Ball cups and ends
Proline Ford F-150 body
Proline Blade front tires
Proline Bow Tie T rear tires
Ball Diff
Metal Yokes

Thats about it, there might be a couple more hop ups.

[tigger2]

Does any company make metal gear sets??? I broke my idler gear and need some new gears. My e-mail address is rm80@nycap.rr.com

[FritoBandito]

Hi guys,
I just picked up a Rustler for bashing around my neighborhood and found that the stock suspension isn't set up very well for the task. It's a little sensitive to bumps at speed that'll send it off in another direction. What's a good setup for this kind of playing? Also the steering is a bit twitchy at speed. What's a good way of dummying this out without sacrificing steering travel?

Thanks!
Frito

[pcwhite]

Here's mine

http://www.white-racing.com/pic/Jan17_18.JPG


http://www.white-racing.com/pic/Jan17_21.JPG

[thazy2]

Looking to replace the little nylon bushing but Traxxas wants $50 for the conversion. That's about the same price as a new truck.


Is there a ball/ and spur gear setup that I can order that will fit right in... such as RC 10 or other companies?


thanks........

[iamtheone]

What are you talkin about? Do you mean the thing that fits inside of the spur gear that makes it so you can put the spur gear on the top gear shaft?

[thazy2]

insert into the big plastic gear, not the metal pieces that fits into the metal shaft. There are six of them, kinda redish incolor.

Can i relace them with bearing or some sort of kit?



thanks

[mustangman79]

jdm3849 - it might be worn bushings in the bearing carriers. That's why mine shakes bad. It might aslo be from the differential itself. The shafts that stick out of it can wear enough that they can wiggle around freely. I hope that helps.

Joe

[iamtheone]

ok, Are you talkin about the little slipper clutch pegs that go inside of the spur gear?

[thazy2]

can i just replace that assembly w/ one of those gears w/ ball bearing instead?

[pcwhite]

check out these cool aluminum wheels.

[evaderstrules]

i have a different spur gear that doesn't have them and it works fine those are some nice rims

[FTR]

i have a rustler got it yesterday with every hopup i got

xxtra reciever
p2k2 pro
lrp v7.1
jr 7535 digital servo
dynamite bearings
rpm rear axel carriers
cvds
ea blue shocks
piggy back resaviors
rpm bumper
lungsfot ti turnbuckles
talzone rims
m3 bow ties
ball bearing steering
trinty ball cups
trinity ball studs
slipper clutch
ex-1 mas radio
2400 mached pack

futur mods

ball diff
aluminum c hubs and fromt axel carriers
hg spring clamps
rpm a arms
p-94 motor
front grafite shock tower
white racing chassy

[hitstuff II]

where can i get graphite or carbon fiber shock towers for the rustler?

[pcwhite]

I build a rear tower and www.rdracingproducts.com makes a front tower.

[elau]

Hi. I just got the Traxxas tie bar and suspension pins. How do I install them in my Rustler front suspension?

Thanks.

[FTR]

pcwhite: how much would it be plus shipping for one of your front towers and upper deck in carbon fiber? i will be racing soon and i heard that your components are of high quality

[pcwhite]

I do not sell a front tower and what do you mean on the upper deck? I usually sell the complete chassis.

Check out this video http://www.white-racing.com/car%20jump12.WMV

[MacII]

Hello,

A friend of mine bought a Rustler and he has a few Questions about it that I couldn't answer so I thought I'd try you guys...

First one, what does the "Optional" ball diff do? Is it that big a deal? Will it make the car run better? The ball diff is almost as much as the whole kit!

Second, for some reason he gets much worse run time than I do (I have a Tamiya F-150 truck) - does the XL-1 speed control waste run time? Is it garbage? (His motor is a 17T while mine is a 14T and I still get better time, both speedgems)

Last, are there any common hop-ups which would make the Rustler casual race competitive?

Thanks!

[evanbio]

Hey everyone. I am just now looking at getting into RC. So far, my research and pocket have pointed me towards either the Traxxas Rustler or Stampede. I know that they are almost the same vehicle, but am still looking for input. I'll mostly be using it for backyard bashing and probably lots of BIG jumps. I've heard some Stampede guys jump theirs around 31 feet. How well does the Rustler handle big jumps? like 3' tall and higher? or is the stampede probably more what I'm looking for. Thanks for your help guys. Hope to be talking with everyone about mad jumps and hop ups soon.

evan

[evaderstrules]

Originally posted by evanbio
Hey everyone. I am just now looking at getting into RC. So far, my research and pocket have pointed me towards either the Traxxas Rustler or Stampede. I know that they are almost the same vehicle, but am still looking for input. I'll mostly be using it for backyard bashing and probably lots of BIG jumps. I've heard some Stampede guys jump theirs around 31 feet. How well does the Rustler handle big jumps? like 3' tall and higher? or is the stampede probably more what I'm looking for. Thanks for your help guys. Hope to be talking with everyone about mad jumps and hop ups soon.

evan



the rustler should be more stable i don't realy jump mine because i don't have money to buy stuff if it breaks
key word there if

[hitstuff II]

go for the rustler, it can handle better, it won't flip during sharp turns it is slightly sheeper, you can casually race it, and just throw on some road rage tires and you can bomb it down your street and it won't really handle that bad.

[evader32]

hi guys ive had a rustler for about 4 months and so far ive added a nitro rustlr fiberglass frnt shock tower , novak explorerII, rpm bearing carriers bandit body sand- speed paw tires caliber 16t x 2
87t spur ball bearing slipper 20t nickle plated pinion turnbukles lunsford, frnt and rear h-g alum suspension arms what else should I hop up to rac it mod

[hitstuff II]

might want a ball diff.

[evader32]

Thanks for the idea Ill put a ball diff in and tell you guy were I finish tonight

[evaderstrules]

why a proball diff
what is it for

[hitstuff II]

i think they are almost the same thing except the proball includes bearings, i'm not compleatly sure though.

[evader32]

Hey guys whuts up at my lhs we had a race last night and I got second place in the a- main a ftt3 beat me by 2 or 3 car lengths

[evaderstrules]

holy $h!t thats great was it off road

[evader32]

Yeah it was off road it was a run what ya brung type of race as long as it was competitive with the lap time we were running you were able to race electric only of coarse

[MPTech]

I have 2 questions for a friend's son.

1. He is upgrading the stock motor with a 16D (SpeedGems). What pinion gear should he use (I don't know the teeth count on the stock either).

2. I was looking at it the other day, and the width of the back wheels (outside to outside) looks more than an inch wider than the front. I compared it to the widthe of an RC10T3 and the backs wheels are wider than the T3 and the front is narrower. He installed the RPM bearing carriers in the rear, does it change the width of the car? (It looks funny) I looked at the pictures on the Traxxas website and they look equal. I have looked closely enough at his car to figure out what he did.

[hitstuff II]

not all cars have to be the same width, the rustler was just designed that way. With testing traxxas must have found out for the rustler a wide rear and skinny front wheelbase was the hot setup. another thing you can't just compare the cars the way they are, you have to make sure that both of their a arms are pointing at the same angle, in other words on both cars you need them to be parallel to the ground. Think of it like this a folded peice of paper is shorter than a flat peice of paper, same principle, of one's a arms are parallel to the ground and the others is at a 5* angle it will through off your measurment.

[MPTech]

hitstuff, thanks for your insight, but it did not answer my question(s).

I've owned and raced RCs for over 16 years. I'm not a newbie, just not familiar with Traxass. Never owned one, just trying to help a friend. I'm not saying every car has to be the same width, I was comparing it to a T3. The back wheels are wider and the front are narrower than the T3. He is running the stock rims. The only mod I am aware of is the bearing carriers. As I said, I looked at the pictures on the Traxass site, and they look the same width. Can anyone explain it? I'll look at it closed next time.

Any answer on the pinion I should use? (would his owner manual state it?)

Thanks! :D

[evader32]

With a 16 double I would use a 19t pinion and a 87t spur The spur is stock and stock pinion is 18 This will give you a little more top end with out sacrificing alot of run time

[MPTech]

evader32, thanks for the advice, that's what I'll recommend to him.

As to the other question, I took another look at his Rustler and discovered the difference between the width of the front & back. The wheels have different offsets in the front and rear. We switched them and, Viola! same size width. Now my question is "why on earth would Traxass do this?" I thought the whole idea of running "live" axles in the front, was to allow you run the same wheels in the front & rear, guess not. personal opinion "what a stupid idea!!!".

[amazeing]

hey,

i got a novak elektra in my rustler its limit is 20 turn. so i put in a 17 turn speed gems 2 motor and a 16 tooth pinion from robison racing, and a team orion 2400 ni-cd pack. wow this thing flys!:D

[evader32]

If it has a 20t limit then why did you put a 17t in it

[LouisB]

I have a few hop-ups,
turnbuckles
Fastrax rod ends
RPM bearing carriers
Edge and Blade front tires
Bow ties X2, Step pins, sand tires
Pro ball diff
RPM gear cover
RPM ESC mount
Ball bearing steering
Hitech 625 servo
Futaba PCM controller+ receiver
LRP Quantum competition
MIP shiny CVDs
Big bore shocks
modified chassis
Sanded down suspension arms
Team Orion 11x3 chrome modified
2400 and 3000 cells
It kicked ass, I TQ'd and won 10 out of 10 club races.
I gave up because it was too easy to drive and bought a FTB3 and now I'm leading the mod buggy championship:D

[hitstuff II]

can you post a pic?

[amazeing]

Originally posted by evader32
If it has a 20t limit then why did you put a 17t in it

because i wanted a 17 turn:D
not a 20 turn:eek:
its a cheap esc and it can handel a 17 turn speed gems 2 motor:D

[amazeing]

hey
anyone know how to solve my problem? when i finish a battery pack and drive my truck into the pits, the battery pack is on the out side of the truck. it falls out of the truck!:eek:

please help

[hitstuff II]

It does this every time? That can't be good for your pack. Have you modified the battery hold down at all. If not does the battery hold down come off or does the battery slide out of it. If the battery is sliding out you need to find a way so the strap puts more tenson on the battery. You could try to put a foam tape on the batt, right where it contacts the hold down.

[amazeing]

thank you:D

i'll try that:D

[tucke087]

i just bought a traxxas rustler rtr and also purchased a xl speed control is it that good or should i send it back and buy a new speed thing? I am new to rc cars

[amazeing]

the x1 speed control is ok. if you plan to run with a stock motor such as a p2k or p2k2 its great! do you plan to race? if so get some new rear tires, i personally like the pro-line dirt hawgs to back yard bash, they last a long time. welcome to the hobby:D :D

[tucke087]

i was thinking about racing should i go ahead and buy a new speed controller also can u name me what i need to race ex what type of motor, gearing etc ?

[LouisB]

Does anyone else have the Pro-Ball diff?
I'm selling parts off my championship winning rustler to fund my buggy habit. Someone wants to buy my ball diff but I have lost the instructions, please could somebody scan in the instructions:)
It's all adjusted for the track it is to be raced on but he will need to know how to re-build it and where to put the adjustment hole.
Thanks

[hitstuff II]

tucke087, I would by a duratrax streak esc same price as the one you bought but 10 times better. I have not had good luck with the traxxas esc. Also with the traxxas unit you only can use motors down to 18 turns, with the duratrax streak you can go down to 12. The streak has abs brakes, high frequency and a current limiter. It is also forward only so it is legal to race.

You got a great beginners car, if you will race I recomend going to your local track and seeing what motors they run in the stock class and get that motor.

[vsnakebytev]

What gaer ratio for a speed gems15T?

I want speed. Key thing is speed here

[hitstuff II]

I'm running a 17/84 with mine but it has plenty of torque so you could gear up, you could click Here (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p.pgm?Q=1&I=LXEX35&P=7) and Here (HTTP://WWW2.TOWERHOBBIES.COM/cgi-bin/WTI0001P.PGM?Q=1&I=LXEX34&V=?) for sets of pinion gears so you can experiment with multiple gear ratios. How about everyone posts their set ups, I'm runing associated red springs in the rear and green springs up front. I have traxxas aluminum shocks front and rear, and road hawg tires front and rear. I have a speed gem 15 turn motor with race prep r brushes and a 17/84 gear ratio.

[vsnakebytev]

Hey PCWHITE I can not get ahold of you by e-mail and your sites server seems to be down so I will tell you now I would like the aluminum chassis in yellow, standard shipment for questions e-mail me at dives@nycap.rr.com That is it, and I have already paid so on to topic...

does any one make blue a-arms ??? also blue bumper? Preferably plastic

[hitstuff II]

I don't know of anyone who does but are you sure you want a yellow chasis and blue a arms and a blue bumper. It doesn't sound very pimpin' to me.

[vsnakebytev]

maybe not to you but I have got the losi wheels(yellow) and THE dIRT SPEC TIRES(BLUE) i GOT IT W/ BLUE ANODIZED ae SKOCKS AND BLUE SPRINGS, i WILL GET A b3 BODY AND PAINT IT BLUE W/ THE SPLASH EFFECT(YELLOW) I also have the RPM yellow antenna tube, the yellow gear cover and soon to be yellow ball cups, or maybe blue. Has any one had diff problems? Mine seems to be dying. I am not going as fast, hope I am not stripping it!:(

I have the TA03 plate on order, also what motor and gear ratios does every 1 have???

[kickind]

I have a couple of questions before I possibly get a Rustler. Is the 20 turn motor a fast one? How much of a difference in speed will I notice between it and my Tamiya quick drive? Can the electric Rustler jump well, i.e. will it make it over the jumps at a track?

I want to get into this hobby and I think the Rustler is a very inexpensive way to start, so will it be a good investment? And what should I buy to start? Is the RTR set at tower worth it, or should I buy the chassis and buy better parts to start?

Thanks for listening to my long and mostly confusing questions.
David

[evaderstrules]

it wasn't long or confusing
the rustler is good u should get the kit and but the electronics seperatly unless u aren't good at building cars
it will make it over the jumps at tracks and the motor is ok but u might want to get a stock motor later
just my 2 cents

[tucke087]

I bought a rustler rtr and i installed the xl1 speed control. I do not like the stinger motor and would like another motor with a little more pep. I was thinking about a p2k2 pro anybody have and experience or just some 2 cents to add
Thanks Eric

[evaderstrules]

the p2k2 pro is a good motor atleast from my expierience

[Kalen719]

I got my rustler quite a while ago and it is really hopped up but i just got my e-maxx and i need to start to spend my money on hopping up my e-maxx. Well overall I think that the rustler is a good beginner car and is really really fun to hop up.

[hitstuff II]

vsnakebytev well you didn't tell me about the other stuff, sounds like you have a little color scheme going. What is this ta03 plate you are talking about. About the diff check your outdrives, the set screws may have backed out of one of them this will slow down the car if they are not loose then check out your tranny. And about this color scheme you could dye your bellcrancks and diff outdrives with fabric dies (If you want to make those colored too.

[tucke087]

What do you all think about the Speed Gems 2 Garnet 13 double for a e rustler?

[evaderstrules]

that would give some good speed and torque

[kitty]

Hi, guys!

I need some opinions, please. I'm getting ready to buy my first "real" RC car (started out with a Nikko) and I have a few on my "short list." The ones that I'm seriously considering are the Traxxas Rustler and the Duratrax Evader. I was considering another that has a Baja buggy body on it, but I figure I can find a similar body for one of the above. I probably will buy an RTR and start from there.

Which of the above two would you guys recommend, and why? Also, what type of motor would you suggest, as well as ESC to go with it if it won't work with the stock ESC for either model?

My best friend has an E-Maxx and I'd like something that will keep up with his, speed-wise. Though we'll be making a dirt track in my back yard, we sometimes will play around on the street. I understand that I can just swap tires/wheels for street play. I have no aspirations to race - this will be mostly for your average back yard bashing kinda stuff, so I'm also looking at durability.

No offense, but I'd really like to hear from those with experience and not those who have read a few things here and there. Thanks a bunch for any help offered!

[hitstuff II]

How much $ do you have to spend. If you have 350 you could get a futaba mc330 cr esc, fm radio (i recomend a futaba) trinity 27 turn stock motor or possibally a 19 turn motor, peak power max batts and a mrc supper brain 959 charger, that is good equiment to start out with put a bit pricey. Unless you really don't have much $ I eould stay away from the rtr. It has lets just say less than perfect electronics (much less). There is also some other support equipment. A com pen, motor spray good tools... If you have any questions post them, don't be shy thinking you have a stupid question, after all their are no stupid questions only stupid answers.:D

[kickind]

Okay so the RTR Rustler is a bad idea, was thinking the same myself...If I get a Rustler on tower, what is a good radio to get with it? What servos are good also? What would the main difference be between AM and FM, better signal? I plan on buying better motors, gears, etc. when I have money, so right now it just needs to ruun.

Thanks
David

[hitstuff II]

Fm better range less interfearence, less chance of glitching. The rtr isn't a bad idea, however when you choose the equipment yourself you get what is best for you. It may be a good idea to leave the stock motor in for a while untill you get used to to driving.

[WhoKnowsWho]

I think the RTR idea is perfect fine for most people. Since they are mostly beginners, starting with beginning equipment is the best bet to not be overwhelmed. I know if something as simple as endpoint adjustments had been on my brother's Traxxas Cat, we would have had issues figuring it out at first! So the Rustler with ESC, Evader, or AE T3 would all be fine for someone starting out and bashing.

[kitty]

Thanks bunches, guys! Between the replies here and on the Evader forum, oddly enough it's making my decision easier because I feel I'll be making a more informed decision.

As for money, I don't have a whole lot to start out with. Things have been pretty tight in my current job (computer parts, specialising in mods) but our magazine is about to hit the shelves, which will mean considerably more cash flow. I'm going to start off with a more simple offroader that will get some street time, but it's just for fun and bashing around. My racing desires will be satiated next year with a classic Mopar (440 magnum under the hood) so this will be just for fun.

That's the reason I'm sticking with a basic starter for now. Traxxas and Duratrax seem to have great reputations and I have to develop my driving skills (gotta get used to propo, as I've been playing with Bit Char-G cars lately), so those are the two manufacturers on my short list.

Thanks again!
kitty

[vsnakebytev]

The TA03 plate is to help the motor stay on w/ out stripping the plastic on the inside.

What do you mean for dying? Like what wuld I die and where can I get florescent yellow or ligh/dark blue dye? Aren't they black?

Hey what's a good gearing for the speed gems 2 15T? Like I was saying I would like speed!!! and brute force ( what pinion and spur gear set up?)

[hitstuff II]

Only the white plastic parts that I mentioned, bellcranks and diff output yokes, you can dye them any color you like you could pick up the die at a fabric store or a super market, the popular brand is "Rit" you can also use it do dye rims (very nice, it will not scratch off, because it is a dye not a paint). Is the ta03 motor plate a direct replacement, if not what do you need to mod.

[vsnakebytev]

From what I know yes you just unscrew the 2 screws, then put on the plate and put the screws( some like to put it on the inside to work as a heat sink as well.

What bodies does every 1 have?
Lets see some pics!

[evaderstrules]

i have the stock one but when i get my car up to racing spec i will be getting this one (http://www.pro-lineracing.com/flash/plhome.html)

[hitstuff II]

once you get the tamiya motor plate can you post pics or just report how you like it I'm kinda' interested.

[hawk_196]

hey i know this probably isnt the right place for selling or wanted ad but i think ill have more luck here. obviously i would like to buy an electric rustler rtr. im anxious to get into the hobby and im very sure this is the car i need. im hoping to get one used but not too much. the brand new "used" ones are fine too but people ask too much for them. the car doesn't need to be brand new but id rather not get one that is better for parts than racing. if you could include a battery and a charger that would be nice. im asking $80 for a used one (by used i mean one that has been at least raced at the local courses) $100 for a fairly new one. BTW my prices include shipping (i.e. $100 shipped) email me for pics ( hawk_196@hotmail.com ) and post here for info.

[hawk_196]

TTT

and last post i ment rustler for buy in the subject

[phatvw1]

Why not get a Rustler RTR for $130 + $7 S&H from Tower Hobbies (or any other on-line store) instead???

[mbjunkie2001]

i've added some ancient 32 pitch(from before 48 pitch gears even came out) a rooster speed controller and a new reciever old novak i think. i also dremeled out a section of the motor mount that shows when the motor is installed to aid in cooling (runs about half as hot!!)

[hawk_196]

i want to get one used #1 because the people selling them a.are getting out of the hobby or b. because its not what they wanted. the people who love their cars (lets just say rustlers) are still using them. that means they are usually new or just really junked up. #2 because most come w/ hop-ups. and another thing, they sometimes come w/ batteries too.

[mnster]

anybody know why the white racing website know longer works?????:confused:

[SegaBowMan]

they went out of business

[raptorcls]

hey yall!!!
i got a rustler wit some big bore shocks, 7 t modified motor, proline masher 2000 tires,and a rooster esc :D

[raptorcls]

yep!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1:p

[raptorcls]

yep!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:p

[Canucksk]

Check my Rustler. I call it the Green Machine .

The Green Machine (http://www3.sympatico.ca/killeens/indexa.htm)

Here's info on my awsome Neon Blue led kits for lighting up your chrome wheels at night.

Neon blue wheels (http://www3.sympatico.ca/killeens/index3a.htm)

Anyone need more info on the Neon blue leds for the wheel can private mail me or check this post out:

Kit (http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=97907)

[Zillon]

oops..didnt see this newer rustler forum..

Hey Canuck..looks like our rustlers have something in common. I call mine the Green Demon..

Pics: http://groups.msn.com/frankiedsrustlerstop/zillonsgreendemon.msnw

Hopups:

WR Aluminum ch~~~is - Lime Green
Custom Aluminum skids - Lime Green
Futaba 2PCKA Radio system w/ R122JE reciever
LRP F1 Pro Rev. ESC
SGPro 13x2 Kobal motor
Peak Power-maxx 2400's
RPM Talonz wheels
PL Dirt Works tires
RPM 5x11 front and rear bb carriers
Duratrax 5x11 bb's
Lunsford Ti Turnbuckles
Traxxas rod ends (part no. 1942)
Traxxas Steel Yokes
Duratrax Powerpoles
Bigbore Alum. Shocks
Losi 3.5 rate front springs
Trinity Stiff Monster Springs rear
Losi 35 wt shock oil
Aluminum Idler
Traxxas Tie bar
Traxxas 44mm front suspension pins
Traxxas 48mm rear suspension pins
Integy painted body clips - Lime Green
AE Blue Screw Kit for N rusty
GS Racing Purple ano'd antenna holder
Trinity blue ano'd 4mm flanged locknuts
Trinity Blue ano'd 3mm locknuts
Stock Body- Painted Pearl white/silver faded into rally green
RAM Plastics Light kit...cheap, 20 bucks, but works for at night

-Zill

[harokid_shredde]

well i own a rustler and i think it runs pretty good ive ramped mine off of a 4ft bike ramp and it didnt do nothing to it, i upgraded mine with rpm clawz rims with dirt hawgz, a pro-line silverado body and just ordered a dahms body, im going to get all aluminum parts for the chassis eventually, and im going get either a p94 or a d4 modified motor for it

[Canucksk]

Hey Zillon, love that Green Demon !

[rustlerman1]

I got a rustler with some hopups on it like

ofna off set rim
87 tooth spur gear
30 tooth pinion gear its realy fast
i am geting a super rooster with a 14 turn speed gem2

how fast do you think it will go??????

[rustlerman1]

i have a question what battery sould i get if i have a 14 turn speed gem2 and a super rooster with sand paddles sould i make one or buy one????????????? :confused:

[rustlerman1]

Originally posted by tucke087
I bought a rustler rtr and i installed the xl1 speed control. I do not like the stinger motor and would like another motor with a little more pep. I was thinking about a p2k2 pro anybody have and experience or just some 2 cents to add
Thanks Eric

[harokid_shredde]

my opinion, i think you should get the p94, or the d4 modified motor, but they do cost probably about 5 or 6 bucks more.

[ronbeck]

has any found longer arms for the front of the rusttler, modded others to fit???
thanls :)

[toddzilla]

hey i just picked up a rustler, what are the most common parts that break or give you guys trouble?

[RadicalRustler]

the only parts i have broken are the front left camber link and one of the back trannsistors (or whatever those ceramic things for the msc are called) the transistor was broken going of a speed bump at my school. did two-three cartwheels then a saw that the ceramics had come off. it still runs with 1 trannsistor, and it will until a get a bl system.

[RadicalRustler]

which shock caps fit the rustler stock shock bodies? since i know i have to get better caps because the stock sometimes fall off.
also how do these caps actualy pop off the bodies anyway? thanx for the info

[rustlerman1]

ihave a question what is better a traxas rustler or the pede??????????????????????????????:confused: thanks zack

[ronbeck]

download the parts list for the rusty has part number for the metal shock caps. they work better. but you can loctight them on. have heard of many who do this. the shocks being plastic change shap when under heavy load and the caps pop off.:)

[Rdub202]

hey ive had my rustler for about a yr maybe and have done nothing to it (no money or interest, no more into it). i have a few questions....

Can i put maxx tires on my Rustler, if so do i need to chnge or buy ne thing???????

What is a good esc for it??

What would b a new good motor to put in it???

ne other hop-ups u would suggest???

-Ryan

[rustlerman1]

i think you should put a rooster or a super rooster it depends on the moter size. and the moter you should get is the speed gem 2 moters :)
zack

[GA Maxx]

can rustlers handle a 10 turn, and what are they like at jumping?

[Rdub202]

what the heck is up with all the rustler owners out there why doesnt ne one answer my Q my main q was...can you put maxx tires on a rustler, if so do i need to change ne thing???

[toddzilla]

max tires are a diff size, i dont know about adapting the wheels for it, you'd have to majorly gear down to use them though. try the pro-line masher tires, they fit stadium truck wheels and are much larger than regular tires for your truck.


happy?????:D :D :D

[ronbeck]

just run the stampede tires. there is also chevron tires(look like real monster truck tires) i have some came on mine used. but bigger tires(by that much) will but lots of strain on your steering.
i have to replace just about all of my stering do to mass sloop from the weight of the bigger tires. you would most likely wont to get a maxx high power metal gear servo.
:)

[Rdub202]

yea i think ill just run pedes on it thx guys

[Rdub202]

who makes the rooster/super rooster?? lots of rustlers have em and i am looking at getting new esc cuz im gonna get a new motor too maybe the speed gem 2? what motor or other hopups should i get?????????????????????

[ronbeck]

novak makes them. go super if you got hte coin, but the reg rooster is nice, i have one.:D

[toddzilla]

is there some trick to getting the tranny case apart? i think my diff is blown up but i can't get the stinking case apart to look at it.. i've taken all the screws out and it comes apart but hits the slider driveshafts.. i pulled the set screws out of both sides (4) and it still wont budge.. i noticed there is a phillips head screw inside next to the u-joint but i see no way of getting to it other than disassembling the u-joint itself.. of course there's no frigging manual for it on the traxxas website.. only an exploded parts view.

anyway if anyone knows if i'm missing something or if there is a trick to it that i don't know i'd appreciate some help.

thanks

[brianracer]

my rustler is stock except the futaba mc330cr esc and the onroad tires ( for the carpet track i raced at)

i won the b main and hopin to come back and get 1st in the a main

[mustangman79]

toddzilla, you have to take the u-joint apart to get the screws out. Your truck should have came with a little metal tool that is bar that has a slot in the end of it. Use it to pop the metal ball off the white plastic yoke thats attached to the diff.

Joe

[biturbo15]

I am thinking about getting the rustler. With a futaba radio. If I put around 40 of hop ups into it do u think I could race it? I allready have a esc left over from my last car and a good stock 23t motor.

[brianracer]

Originally posted by biturbo15
I am thinking about getting the rustler. With a futaba radio. If I put around 40 of hop ups into it do u think I could race it? I allready have a esc left over from my last car and a good stock 23t motor.
arent stock motors 27 t??? and yes u could race it i mean if i can race it stock then u can race it hopped up (unless im the next billy easton ((win with anything)):eek::eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :cool: :D :cool: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: )

[biturbo15]

cool I might get it after christmas. My parents dont know what hop ups or what I want to get for my car. or if I even want a new car. So they are just getting me a big check for my christmas present. WIth the rustler only 64.99$ and I have a motor and an esc. Then I get a futaba radio and I am set. I cant wait for christmas. O do u think it will be less after christmass?

[rustlerman1]

dose any one know a night mear2 motor i need to know how many turns it is ??????????????????????:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

[RadicalRustler]

I think you are talking about a nightmare2, if you spelt it the way u spelt it here, it might not have come up with anything.

[biturbo15]

what stock motors are u guys runnin>?

[rustlerman1]

RadicalRustler do you know how many turns it is the nightmare2

[brianracer]

im running the reedy MVP dyno tuned

[redneck]

does anyone know how to find the white racing site

[burritobob]

hey guys i got a speed gems2 jade 15*4 motor for christmas. would a 15 or 16 tooth pinion be a bit overkill or would it stay cool?

-zach:cool:

[gtkx80]

The white racing site is no more...:(
I forgot that exact reason but, all I know is that its no longer their. I was really wanting one of those chassis too !!!

O well...I got a new chassis on the way for jangifing !!!

Heres what I got on my rusty...

1.) Jangified chassis
2.) Traxxas aluminum turnbuckles
3.) carbon fiber front shock tower
4.) dremeled a-arms (idea from Jang)
5.) dremeled rear shock tower (Jang, of corse)
6.) front and rear suspension geometry setup (by, you guessed it...Jang)
7.) RPM bearing carriers all the way around
8.) 5x11 bearing to fill'em up
9.) Pro-Ball differential
10.) Traxxas graphite front tie bar
11.) Traxxas light dish wheels all the way around
12.) lowered body (thanks to Jang)
13.) New body with a good paint job
14.) front big bore shocks
15.) the rubber for choice depending on track
16.) steel yokes
16) steel top gear (not top-shaft)
I have CVD' but I dont like them...the universals work perfect (zero binding)
17.) 30 wt associated shock oil (grrr, I was trying to stick with all traxxas hop-ups but noooooo, traxxas doesnt have different shock oil weights)

I think thats about it...It really sweet and handles better than my old MFE ! Very quick little truck !!! People are dazed when they find out its a Rustler. It was a great project and I would do it all over again.

Future mods : Associated blue titanium turn buckles with titanium ball-stud all the way around. Blue RPM rod ends. RPM blue lower shock retainers, and Associated blue screw set. That will probably top it off for me I guess...
:cool: :cool:

[redneck]

what is a jangifing

[redneck]

got my rustler in the mail today and measured it up im going to cut the side wings off the chassis on the outside of the batery compartment so i still have alot of suport and then the bolink sprint car body i bought last year will finaly get put on a chassis and painted

i also got a bandit in the deal for the rustler what would it take to turn the bandit in to a rustler anybody know

[biturbo15]

How much ground clearence do you guys have?


Do you guys think that this car is good to just run crazy off road? I want to run on bumpy terrain with possible jumps and mad speed. Is this a good car for that? or should I go with the stampede?

[gtkx80]

Redneck - "Jangifiying" is a term I use that means, basically, to shave off all unnecesary weight...If you have ever visited www.ultimatetraxxas.com and went on the Rustler project, You will see what I am talkig about...There is ALL sorts of helpfull information there concerning the Rustler ! Jang is the site owner ( I guess ), and is the one that "invented" the chassis diet which I call "jangifying"


Visiting that website would be well spent time :)

biturbo15 - The Rustler is a very tough truck and even bullet proof at that once a few mods are made...! I'd say try it ! Go for the stampede if you dont plan on getting serious into racing competitively and are just wanting to send it rocketing into the air just to see if it wont break...Naw, the Stampede is a great truck (90% Rustler or visa versa). But the Rustler has the will to be a great racer with a little work and not much money at all.

Red Man

[biturbo15]

thanx I will go for it.

[ronbeck]

you make any cuts to your truck yet? did a few to my kids end of last week. not as much as the ultamitetraxxas trucks. thinking on doing some more. like cutiing the peice that blocks off the area were the mech speed controll goes to get the battery pack back( so almost two battery cells fit under the esc mounting plate from rpm). :) what dou you guys think? peter

[redneck]

i cut a about 3/4 of an inch off both sides of my chassis and put 1/2 inch spacers in all four shocks to get the car to sit nice and low with the road hawg tires on chrome rustler rims all the way around and put a bolink sprint car body on it my ground clearance is about 1/4 inch it looks great

on sunday i took it to the track with me just to show it off but the tamiya f201 class only had one car show up so the let me race with him just so he could race after a 4 min race his f201 with a chamilion and my rustler with a stock motor i was only one lap down not bad at all

next week i am going to try to race him again then i will have my tires glued on and put bearings and a chamilion 2 in my rustler

[redneck]

here is my rustler

[biturbo15]

Woah thats wierd. But very cool looking.

[biturbo15]

Is there any thing I should keep in mind while I build the rustler?

[gtkx80]

The most important thing is to just take your time !!! How long your truck last and how well it performs is all in the building of it. Just take your time and go step-by-step and you will be very happy with the resault !!! :)

[RadicalRustler]

Yeah, and how well you drive it. but don't be surprised if it does cartwheels and doesn't break. I was drining outside yesterday (duh) and it was -7/8 out. there where some rock hard piles of snow (real hard) on the edge of my driveway. Hitting them back and forth, sorta ramping and watching it spin out on the snow-ice behind it. took a jump, and hit a lump with the front right tire only when at an angle. Did like 5 cartwheels and landed on its wheels. just kept on driving. I was laughing after and i am not scared of breaking it. Ever.

[biturbo15]

is your stuff stock? I dont mean the motor or esc but just the car. Did you have to make it indestructable or does it just come that way. When I get one I plan on drilling out the chasi like jang did. Will that make my chassi really weak.

[RadicalRustler]

it is all stock, including the speed control (msc) and motor (stinger) and the rear wheels are now proline dirt hawgs. These have awsome grip on pavement and very little wear.

about the jangified car, no, it would make very lttle difference if you look at it. You have the main tub part that supports it. the side parts of that would take all the stress. and those things jang doesn't screw over.

[RadicalRustler]

And it comes this strong. i did dremel/drill press the front a-arms like jang did and the top chassis/servo mount too.

[biturbo15]

thats awesome as soon as I get a job/ money I am geting one.

[Rdub202]

im looking to totally hop-up my rustler and i was wondering if there was an aluminum chasis somewhere? also if ne one has found ne good hop-up pages other than hobbyetc.com?

-R

[quadperson]

Would anyone happen to have an extra battery door ( for the transmitter ) Traxxas TQ. I just received my rustler that I bought here used. It is missing that peice. Also, I am kinda new to rc, there is a place to plug the battery pack into the receiver. Okay, what are the plugs that come out of the esc for, where do they go?

[rustlerman1]

hey guys ive got a traxxas rustler and i want to put a taimya heat sink on it but i am not sure if it will fit on it??????:confused: do u guys think i have to cut the tranny:confused: :confused: :confused: i need help thanxs

thanx zack

[tc3punk]

as for the esc question...:

2 of the wires connect to the motor, two of the other wires hook up to the battery, then the little red/black/white wires go to the reciever, and then you have the on/off switch

oh yeah, the spot for the reciever battery on the reciever, you can just ignore

what esc are you running?:confused:

gl:)

[quadperson]

It's the one that comes with the traxxas, I think that answers my question...the battery slot in the receiver would be for like the 4 AA battery box if I was using an msc with another servo...right?

[murphy3688]

electric traxxas rustler
2400 sanyo 6 cell batt
explorer II esc
standard traxxas radio transmitter/reciever (not very good reception...)
new 26 crystals
15t
no body...

-murphy
slotforum.hyperboards2.com

[the turd]

where can i get graphite (or something similar that is also lightweight) parts for the rustler? i am mainly looking into the chassis and suspension arms. thanks!:)

[E-rexx]

I have a rustler with plenty of hop-ups such as
rc10gt body
rpm ball bearing carriers
duratrax 5 by 11 bearings
futuba mc 330 esc
Trinity speed gems onxy 14 turn motor
proline tires
rpm rims.
rrp spur and pinions

[Rdub202]

someone out there has to knw where i can find an aluminum chassis for my rusty! there has to be one!!??

[pudder]

I think a company called White Racing makes a Graphite and Aluminum chassis for the rustler electric.

Sorry, but I do not know their website.

Try going to www.rcyellowpages.com and search for "White Racing".

[Rdub202]

im pretty sure they closed down

[pudder]

Why do you say that? I checked and they are in www.rcyellowpages.com, but the link doesn't work.

It wasn't that long ago that RCCA had a little feature about the chassis.

[Rdub202]

man every link i find dont work idk tho il keep tryin?

[pudder]

If you were to ask on the www.traxxas.com message board, I'm sure someone there would be able to give you information about different chassis.

[rustlerman1]

hey guys, i got my rustler running again. I am running a, novak rooster,trinity 15t monster of touring motor. I just painted the clear body, I painted it dark blue with a west coast coppers sine it the hood. I will get som pics soon.:)

thanxs zack

[RadicalRustler]

http://nightmarechassis.com/ makes a light aluminum chassis. Zippypede (ultrc) makes a custom one, but i can't find his site (geocities) whiteracing went out of business and R&D bought them. They are making a chassis (suposedly)

[Rdub202]

hey thx alot i saw that nightmare one on ultimate traxxas but i couldnt find their page. ok ill keep my eye out for the RD chassis now and if u find that other site post it on here, emial me or pm me. my emails in my profile.


l8er-Ryan

[rustlerman1]

hey guys, This i s mmy Traxxas Rustler with a dark blue body,Novak Rooster ,Trinity 15t Monster Of Touring Motor,Trinity racing 3000 pack,Ofna off set rims, And made the front wider by puting the arms from my Traxxas Stampede in the front wider:D :D :D Tell me what you guy think???:?:D

[rustlerman1]

:D :)

[pudder]

Why did you drill those holes?

[RadicalRustler]

That is easy to answer. Weight loss, and etter heat dissipation. But those holes need to be bigger.

[pudder]

Having holes that small is pointless for weightloss, especially on a rustler. To lessen heat... wouldn't help much either, holes are better to have right under the cells...

[rustlerman1]

Hey, I drilled those holes for heat loss. My battery gets preaty hot
:(. but that make a diff. the battery dose not get that hot no more:).


thanxs zack

[Rdub202]

ne one ever thinking of converting the Rusty into a gas powered rusty? i was thinking about it today in math class :( and was wonderin if u think it would work? yes i knw it would b hard, time consuming, expensive but it would b sweet. do u think it would cost more than a normal gas ST?

just throwin out an idea

Ry

[rustlerman1]

Rdub202
You can just buy a traxxas nitro rustler instead of converting it. they are like 300 buckes thought:eek: i would just buy one

race on

zack

[Rdub202]

but id b cooler to convert lol

[pudder]

I'm sure that it could be done. First off though, look closely at the rear end design of both trucks so you have a good idea if/what you can do to convert it.

Myself, I don't know if it is possible, because you need to mount the engine so that it can adjust on the chassis, menaing it needs slots, and with the battery tray the way it is, that might be hard, as well as the fact that the plastic chassis might break easily.

Take a look, see what you can do. :)

[RadicalRustler]

you would at least need a nitro chassis, or a custom aluminum one. And rear shock towers and arms would be all the rest that you could do. then you should be done

[Rdub202]

im not gonna do the conversion im gonna stick to my TC3

[RadicalRustler]

I have a bl system up and cogging. I have lots of aluminum on it, and it gets quite warm Way!!! faster than the stinger (of course)

[Rdub202]

lets see. post some pics.

[RadicalRustler]

Pics will be here soon.

[RadicalRustler]

Esc, mount, heatsink, dremel job, and motor

[RadicalRustler]

Battery rear hold down, rear aluminum front shock mount.

[RadicalRustler]

Front shock mount. notice how close they are too the wheel.

[Rdub202]

plz tell my u have bigger batts for that brushless radical?:confused: :eek:

[RadicalRustler]

Yeah, i have a 2year old 3000 nimh. But my bl isn't working. It steers, but it doesn't have any forward backward, it doesn't even cog. I can pull out the programmimg chip, and will beep, but it won't program.

[Rdub202]

isnt there a brushless thread in the electric general forum on here? youd prolly have more luck gettin help in there.

-ryan

[RadicalRustler]

Its working again. Raised the ride hight to go dirt climbing. Still, not as high as the stampede. But close.

[RageATheM]

Does anybody have a list of what bodies will fit onto the Rustler???I plan on getting on in a week or two and I am curious as to what other bodies I can paint up for it....THANKS!!!

[rustlerman1]

RageATheM i like the Atomik bodys it fits the rustler you just have to make the holes for the body post.

[RadicalRustler]

most 1/10 scale bodies ( besides buggy) will fit, just some will require more mods TO fit.

[rustlertazzy2.5]

What kind of mods would I have to make to the bodies to make them fit?

[rustlerman1]

hey guys, i cut my body to get some more air geting throw it. I cut the front,the back of the body,and the side of it a little. It looks cool on the rusty, but the rusty is brokin my parts are coming this week some time. i wll get some pics wit my buddies this week of are rustler:D :D :D :D :cool: look at these pics tell me what you guys think????:) [got a West Coast Chopper sign]

[rustlerman1]

:D the front

[rustlerman1]

:D the back of the rusty

[rustlerman1]

:) the side

later
zack

[NitroNB]

Rustler Bellcrank: need stronger ones
anyone know if aluminium or stronger bellcranks are available for trhe electric rustler, the stock system is too weak

[Danno]

Hey rustlerman1 , I got a chopper to go with that insignia !!!!!:D

[XxDRIVERxX6]

Heres my rustler..

http://www.******.net/member/XxDRIVERxX
Ive been busy with other small projects and havent had a chance to finish it. Check www.UltimateTraxxas.com/XxDRIVERxX for pictures of stage 1 Eventually, I'll have Stage 2 and all the info there..

Later,Shawn

[rustlerman1]

Hey guys, I was wondering if the duratrax streak was a good speed control???????"???? If that speed control is not so good tell me a good esc???????And my brother said if you open the rooster case the factory won't take the rooster back????????

later,
zack

[gubby]

i would like some too. i have broken them 4 times. the bellcrank that breaks is the on on the right side that the servo is connected to. does RPM make any?

[rustlerman1]

hey guys, RPM dose not make the bell cranks.I would like to know if the Pro-Line Crowd Pleazer Factory Team T3 Body would go on the Rustler and if it would look cool??????

[evaderstrules]

proline has made a crowd pleazer body for the rustler now it looks awsome and when i get money i will be getting one. i need a new bdy anyways because dog chewed my stock body up and there are holes everywhere

[rubberman]

anyone swap out their .15 for the new 2.5? thinking about doing it and wanted some comments.

[rustlerman1]

This is the electric fourm not gas wrong fourm buddy

[rustlertazzy2.5]

Hey if everyone will send me pics I will post them in my readers rides section on my site (http://rustlertazzy2.5.tripod.com/rcnitroincorona/id8.html)

[TheJANG]

http://www.ultimatetraxxas.com/i/rustler/p3x_fullbody01.jpg

Ultimate Rustler: Phase III-X

In Phase I of this project, over three years ago, I experimented with the unlikely concept that a Rustler could be dramatically lightened and driven competitively against, at that time, XXT's and T3's. My moderate success at that time signaled the dawn of a new era of underdog racing pride and hope.

In Phase II, I took the task much more seriously, spending countless hours investigating forces acting on the chassis to devise a dramatic cutting plan, while also altering the vehicle's suspension geometry and lowering its center of gravity. The Phase II modifications, copied by many people around the world, worked out very well. My own driving skill was improving significantly during this period and the completely revamped truck had the handling and performance to allow me to remain competitive on the local scene while the new generation of graphite racing trucks flooded the market.

I continued to step up my research into R/C and 1:1 scale vehicle tuning & handling, learning from the fields of desert racing, rallying and F1, in addition to recent work by racing R/C manufacturers. I pointed an ever more critical eye towards my racing Rustler, both on the track and off, watching lap times as I made changes, getting expert opinions, and even employing slow-motion video captures. Phase III would incorporate as much of what I had learned as reasonably possible without completely redesigning the truck.

http://www.ultimatetraxxas.com/i/rustler/p3x_fronttowerX02.jpg

http://www.ultimatetraxxas.com/i/rustler/p3x_tranny01.jpg

http://www.ultimatetraxxas.com/i/rustler/_t_p3_shockswap04.jpghttp://www.ultimatetraxxas.com/i/rustler/_t_p3_rearcarrier.jpghttp://www.ultimatetraxxas.com/i/rustler/_t_p3_rearwheel.jpg
http://www.ultimatetraxxas.com/i/rustler/_t_p3x_chassisbottom.jpghttp://www.ultimatetraxxas.com/i/rustler/_t_p3x_chassisside.jpghttp://www.ultimatetraxxas.com/i/rustler/_t_p3x_chassis34thsF.jpg


The end result is a 3lb., 1.0oz. vehicle with minimized drivetrain friction, improved turning radius, lowered center of gravity and dramatically improved handling, all with the use of hardly any non-Traxxas parts.

See every detail about the Phase III-X Ultimate Rustler at its homepage here:

http://www.ultimatetraxxas.com/rustler_phase3.html

At this page you will find numerous, highly detailed, zoomable pictures and long, descriptive explanations of the modifications. Still more images can be seen in the photo gallery here:

http://www.ultimatetraxxas.com/rustler_gallery.html

[Crashinj]

:confused: Is it possible to just by the Rustler truck? I don't need the radio. If so where? everyplace I've looked at includes the radio. Thanks

CrashinJ

[TheJANG]

Traxxas has discontinued their kits, explained here:

http://www.ultimaterc.com/land/columns/jangspeaks.html

The only non-RTR Rustlers out there are straggling, old stock. Ebay may be your best bet.

[biturbo15]

guys please help me! I have been saving for a while.. and I finally got enough money for a rustler! BUT I allready have an esc, and batteries, and motors. so why in the hell would I buy an RTR one? MY stuff is GREAT. So.. but I looked for the kit on tower hobbies and its discontinued! IS there any where I can buy it? I really want it!! PLease help! THE RTR is not continued. how jacked up is that. :mad: the stampede kit is also discontinued, but the RTR is still going.

[XxDRIVERxX6]

Try e-bay..Or a local LHS maybe they still have a kit laying around..

-Shawn

[evaderstrules]

while driving my rusty the other weekend, i drove it off a 9 to 10 foot drop. it nosed dived and the battery hold down broke.i keep driving because i didn't notice the damage and the car was binding really bad. i decided i didn't want to ruin my esc so i turned the car off and went home.i took my motor out and found that that was what was binding. i called my lhs and asked if they had the battery bar, no go, so i went down to have them order it and to check out my motor. come to find out, the impact moved one off the magnets in the can. now i need to wait for the battery hold down and save up some cash for a new motor. what would be a good motor for my rusty. i have a super rooster and will be doing strickly bashing.

[rustlerman1]

I would do the trinity 15t pro motor, very inpresive motor.

[KDDE]

Check out this chassis kit.
http://pics.montypics.com/KDDE/2003-05-22/1053661180_Dcp02110.jpg

[mr.big.rc]

he fellas im new to the rustler ,i converted my pede,i love it.i took the jang aproch and modded the chassis its a little diff than his but still kewl.i hope to get some pics up today some time.action and with out the body.

[Rdub202]

wow thats weird about TRX shuttin down their kits. do u think the value of the vehicles will go up at all. like if i wanted to sell my RTR Rusty would it make the price ne higher?? well i am planing on selling mine and i am wondering how much i should sell it for. its all stock cep i have some proline road hawg II's with rpm claws, how much should i sell it for?

-rY

[rustlerman1]

I woulint say the price would go up. Your car sould be worth like 125, and if it comes witha radio i would say 150.

[Rdub202]

thanks rustlerman ill put it up in the B/S/T forum here and on another forum-check it out

-rY

[rustlerman1]

I am chaging my rusty in to a desert buggy, and i would like to know what to get. I lowerd the rusty,made it wider[it is a 1ft and a half wide .] I know i need a new motor,esc,5x11 bearings,and a body but dont know what kind to get,and some tires and rims but dont know what kind to get. What do you guys think of the things i sould get?? I am going to race this beast[hopefully] it is going to be for mostly jumping and straight aways. i will get some pics to!!

[Rdub202]

definently get sand paws for ur tires! proline makes em

-rY

[N-SANE-1]

I thought I would work on making my Traxxas Rustler meaner and tougher. I am using the XL-2P by AirT tx/rx, a super rooster esc, and a trinity P94 9T motor. Also using a 20T pin and the stock 87T spur. Does any one have some suggestions as to whether or not this is a good set up? Also, I want to get some after market parts. What out there can I get? Will the N Rust stuff work? Thanks,

Tom.

:confused: :confused: :)

[rustlerman1]

I got soma pic of it!! I have a tamiya hummer and i took the bearing carriers out of it[there are 5x11 bearings in them] and put um in look how wide it is. I cant belive the suspention i did 3 t-maxx tires no problem, that is in sane suspention.look at the pic and tell me what you guys think??

race on, zack

[rustlerman1]

:D

[rustlerman1]

:)

[rustlerman1]

:p

[mj_bandit]

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wto0149p? \

What other hop ups should i get down the road?:D

[mj_bandit]

Do any of you guys run a 15x2 in your Rusty? If so, have fast is she? Does it Wheelie No Problem? Thanks:D

[old phart]

I installed a Trinity Caliber motor, 10T double. With a 7-cell 1700 Ni-Cd and a 87/15 gearset it GPS'd at 33.5 mph. :cool:
http://www.fototime.com/55718B2C0F8156D/standard.jpg
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http://www.fototime.com/F11EA529A303621/standard.jpg

[mj_bandit]

I need a Roller Rusty.. You guys sell me one?????????:D

[paulct]

After a servo change (server saver did not save!), I followed normal centering procedures. The truck is nicely centered with the steering trim also not needed. BUT, the wheels turn farther to the right than the left. Its still perfectly driveable, but I don't think it was like that originally.

I must be missing something obvious, if everything is centered, why would it turn more one way than the other?

Thanks!

[mj_bandit]

Some times servos do that if you switch them, mine does that too, but it aint gonna hurt your car just ajust the trim.

:D :D :D

[paulct]

Not sure I follow you. If I adust the trim, the car will turn left when the controller is straight! Its more a matter of the range of motion, than a problem with centering. But, it really does not matter, as you said. Just can make tighter turns right than left!

[mj_bandit]

On my rustler i got:

1.Shinny cvds
2.aluminum idler
3.f1 pro reverse esc
4.15t speed gem pro
5.wheelie bar
6. front metal bumper

Ill be getting more hop ups like shock towers and shocks and servo. I like it how it is now, it flies.

[mj_bandit]

Old phart i think that motor needs its comb cut cause my rusty has a 15t and it can do 25 mph easy. Do you have power shot motor spray?(stock gearing)

[Duratarx Queen]

my room mates rusty has: front arms, carriers,and axels, rear axles and a set of talonz, with ribs/bowties, from my n-sport also, put in my explorer and a 19t chamelion motor... talk about KICKIN ASH!!!.... :D

[trxstr1961]

yeop, ty queen :) all the parts came off my N-sport roller, which is now a PARTS TRUCK! :D so now i have a A** kicking race rustler, its too cool
:D

[mj_bandit]

Name all the hop ups on your Rusty's, Thanks:):D

[1 Bad STi]

I have a Rustler Roller. Make me an offer. Will attach pictures shortly....

[1 Bad STi]

roller..