Traxxas Stampede Forum v1.0

[krisI.925]

Originally posted by k_sw31
Oh hey krisI.925,

How does the tranny on the pede hold up to BL power? :D

Do you think I could throw my 5300 in? :D

I cant really tell ya. I didnt even run the truck for an entire charge. And i was mostly driving on ice and stuff so no matter what i did the tires just ballooned into dinner plates. I think a 5300 on 6-8 cells would be ok with some drive train mods. I know even with a 13T triple in mine I had problems.

[pudder]

Me and a friend took my air compressor nozzle and holded it up to some stock pede tires on my friends truck, the tires grew huge!

If any of you want to check out the video, it is not that big:

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/MOV02885.MPG

[k_sw31]

Does anyone know if you can get a metal diff gear? I know you can get metal ideler gears, and the topshaft gear is already steel, it would be nice to have a metal tranny, then I could safley run my brushless :D

[Nemo]

Hey at the maxxtraxx forums (www.maxxtraxx.com) there is a guy pedeforever i think that has brushless a lehner 4300 and i for got what else that says you dont need all aluminum tranny andn stuff and i think he has some vids of his there.

[k_sw31]

Yeah, i think the tranny would be okay, but my motor has 10,000 more RPMs on 6 cells :eek: That why I'm concerned about the tranny :(

[pudder]

I don't think you can get a metal diff gear, but it is such a big gear hopfuly it wont have big problems.

[aebd1]

my servo saver is always stripping out. I bought a new servo with metal gears but it didnt help. Anybody know where i can get a heavy duty servo saver? Any ideas on how i can fix this problem will be great.

[Peterbilt]

I was thinking about some ideas for projects, so maybe I could convert my Pede to 4x4?

All I need is another Pede rear end.
Chassis would be carbon fiber with possibly cantilever suspension.

I doubt I'll ever build it, but thought I might as well share my idea.



:)

[trxstr1961]

yo peter, i have a complete tranny for a pede im not using...get ahold of me trx1@yahoo.com

[pudder]

Originally posted by aebd1
my servo saver is always stripping out. I bought a new servo with metal gears but it didnt help. Anybody know where i can get a heavy duty servo saver? Any ideas on how i can fix this problem will be great.

I was having the same problem too, but I know what my problem was, I was not using the right servo saver adapter because I couldn't find my Hitec one. If you have a hitec servo, all other types of servo savers will fit, the problem is they are too big and will strip easier. If you want a real good quality servo saver, pick up a Kimbrough. Tower Hobbies and you LHS should have them in stock.

[Soya]

Originally posted by pudder
I don't think you can get a metal diff gear, but it is such a big gear hopfuly it wont have big problems.

I've never stripped a diff gear. I never stripped anything, actually. I had a D4 in there, too. Once my friend gets his Pede fixed, I'll put my Hacker in, see how it goes:D

[k_sw31]

B 50 8s right? :D

If it can stand up to that I should be ok :D

PS- In the three traxxas vehicles I've had experience with (rustler, bandit and a pede) the rustler and the bandit have stripped the diff gears with ease, and a stock motor too :(

[divepede]

I back ordered a kit from tower hobbies a couple months ago and they sent it 30 days ago, I still haven't got it:mad: Would a stock stampede's suspension hold up to jumping off medium sized ramps at a skate park? my superhornet got trashed from jumping but I fixed it up. Also if I get a esc with a 15t limit, should I get the 17t speed gem or push the limit with a 15t one?

[pudder]

I have had no problems wit hthe shocks. Put teflon tape, plumbers tape, around the threads on the shock caps to make sure they dont pop off.

[Redrider87]

hey guys i've been want to do a 4wd stampede for a long time now,but first i have a few Q's

How would you make the front end steer?
Can you mount the rerend end to the front with little modification and it look fine? or would i need braces
Should i put a novak EVX with two titans?
Is it possibly to convert it to 4wd with the stock chasis
Does anyone have some pics of theres so i can get an idea?
Would it be easier to buy two rollor pedes or just buy one and then any othere need parts?
I have the money now to do it and am really bored cuz it's winter here also i have tons of T-6 laying around that i could used to make braces and skid plates,LMK

[pudder]

It would probably be easier to buy two kits and just go from there.

I am not an expert on 4x4 pedes, but I do know that you have to buy some HPI parts to get the steering setup. I could talk to my friend, he has a little article he found how to do it.

[k_sw31]

Originally posted by divepede
I back ordered a kit from tower hobbies a couple months ago and they sent it 30 days ago, I still haven't got it:mad: Would a stock stampede's suspension hold up to jumping off medium sized ramps at a skate park? my superhornet got trashed from jumping but I fixed it up. Also if I get a esc with a 15t limit, should I get the 17t speed gem or push the limit with a 15t one?

You should be fine, I have been running my 15 turn speed gems pro and I haven't had a problem, and the escs usually have a built in saftey factor so you can usually run a few turns lower and thats when you push the limit :)

[rustlerman1]

hey guys this is my traxxas stampede the truck is nearly stock.i got macher tires ofna off set rims tell me what you guys think????????????:D

thanks zack

[rustlerman1]

this is another

[BIGDADDYV]

I like the rims.... Heck I like pedes all the way around..... Now go out side andet that thing dirty!!!!!! Taker easy BDV

[BIGDADDYV]

No pics of it dirty yet????? Come on man this truck was made for thrashing...
LOL.. Have fun with it and make us proud... I'll Post pics of my Pede this weekend... See ya, BDV

[rustlerman1]

hey bigdaddyv i went in 5 inches of mud with it i gust cant get the picture on the web sit sry

thanks zack:(

[rustlerman1]

BIGDADDYV i will go wheelin this weekend wit my buddies its fun but i hate cleaning it:D



thanks zack

[BIGDADDYV]

I know how ya feel... After I hopped up my pede I kinda tend to keep it outta the mud... I basically just scale 1/4 mile race mine now.. But I keep my off-road tires and rims close by just to keep me honest to the Pede Gods..... Keep the rubber side down and drive it like you stole it.. Taker easy BDV

[pudder]

Dude, I dig the rims! What are they anyways? They look sort of like HPI rims.

[pudder]

Right now my pede is out of commission. I need parts, and some wont be in for another week... I really have to find my servo saver, I have no clue where I put the damn thing!

[rustlerman1]

hey pudder the rims are from ofna they are off set like the hex sticks out of the rim 1 inch the truck will never flip over it maks the truck 1 foot and a half it is huge the truck has 6 and a half inchs :D

thanks zack

[BIGDADDYV]

When ya get tired of them LMK and I'll take those bad boys off your hands.. (for a modest fee of course).. LOL...
Take care and get that thing dirty already.... LOL..
Hey I was thinking with all this snow I have been getting I think my next project might be to make a plow for the front end of the Pede.... What do ya think folks..
See ya BDV ..

Oh and if anyone remembers I was TRYING to make castor blocks for the Pede... I have now (after 4 months of trying) stopped trying to make them.... I would rather my blood pressure stayed at a normal level...LOL see ya

[pudder]

I think a plow is a cool idea, BUT there is one big factor, it probably wouldnt work because RC's are so light, all you would do is spin.

I think it is better to just float over the snow anyways. Throw a mod in the truck, some sand paws and giv'er berries!

[rustlerman1]

hey i had a plow my pede with macher tire it work pretty good not great they would spin a little like pudder said:D

BIGDADDYV you can get the rims on towerhobbies


thanks zack

[pudder]

I have never seen those before, they really look good. They look a lot like some of the HPI ones though. :)

[k_sw31]

Dude those rims kick ass :cool:

[BIGDADDYV]

I think I might just have to break down and crack open the ole wallet and buy me a set of those...
Rustlerman, do you happen to know if they are heavier than the HPI or stock Traxxas ones.. What kind of bearings are used in them??? Let us know I think I may have to place an order soon...

[pudder]

I noticed you asked "what kind of bearings are used in them" but the stampede uses bearings in the hub carriers, so that is not a factor, just order two sets of rear rims. :)

[rustlerman1]

hey bigdaddyv they do not use bearings. like pudder said the bearings are in the bearing carrier. and the rims are heavier then the hpi rims and the stock rims. i have to get bearings the wheels eat the stock bearings like nothing:D

thanks zack

[pudder]

You mean the bushings?

The stock bushing are so soft. I couldn't believe it, they have worn down to nothing basically, so i am selling them along with the carriers to my frined.

I get my RPM carriers today. I get the rest of my parts next weekend. (Chameleon 2 pro, BoLINK Chevy Pede body, and servo)

Wish me luck racing today. :)

[BIGDADDYV]

I am lucky that you guys understand idiot.... LOL...
Hey Pudder, kick some A$$ today..
Taker easy and I promise to proof read before posting.... LOL...See ya BDV

[k_sw31]

Originally posted by pudder


The stock bushing are so soft. I couldn't believe it, they have worn down to nothing basically, so i am selling them along with the carriers to my frined.



Yeah, its a very good thing I ordered the RPM bearing carriers and stuff, I barley have any bushings left :p

[rustlerman1]

hey guys are the rpm bearing carrers better then the stock ones???????????:confused:


thanks zack

[BIGDADDYV]

I have only heard good things about them.. Personally I havent traded my stock ones in on a set yet..... BDV

[k_sw31]

Originally posted by rustlerman1
hey guys are the rpm bearing carrers better then the stock ones???????????:confused:


thanks zack

Yeah they are, from what I have heard, they are a lot more durable (as all rpm stuff is :)) and they allow you to use larger bearings :)

[pudder]

I got my RPM carriers today, they look really nice, but I havent gotten a chance to take it out, and probably wont drive my pede for a long time now that Ihave racing. I have a new servo, body, and Cham. 2 Pro coming in soon too :)

[Peterbilt]

My Pede is running:

Chevy Silverado body
P2K2 Pro
Stock ESC, Reciever, Radio
Runs on 1500 packs
And a few mods to keep everything connected/attached

I'll have pics when the camera decides to take a decent picture:rolleyes:

Just not as fun to drive my Pede after I got my T-Maxx:(

[racer234]

Hey Guys! I have had my Stampede since September and would like to make it wheelie for the least money. i was lookin at the duratrax streak esc (10 cells, 12 turn limit) and i think thats the way to go. But do you guys know anyway else to make it wheelie? I'm runnin a 16 turn speed gems 2 and 7 cells and it still can't lift the front wheels. The stock esc seems to have a delay between reverse and forwards, this may be my proble, but i don't know. thanks a ton!!:)

[k_sw31]

Well, I toasted the armature in my speed gems pro (15x2) so the other day a picked a chameleon 2 armature up. I finally ran it today and all I have to say is WOW!!!!!!!!!! :eek:

This thing had so much torque my pede would still flip over if I pegged it fro m1/4 throttle (this is 18/stock gearing, not sure what I'm supposed to have :rolleyes: ) couple the torque and this thing has mass rpms :D Its really awesome :D

Oh yeah, I got my body earlier today, so it is basically done, 3 coats (1 whole can). Pactra Blue streak looks awesome :)

I'll mount it tomrrow and get some more pics then :)

[biturbo15]

Hey I am thinking about getting a stampede. My friend has a nitro off road and I want to run with him, but I want to go electric. He just bashes off road with it. Is this a good car to go fast over many bumps and catch air and just run rugged?

[BIGDADDYV]

For the money you WILL NOT find anything better.. They are totally upgradeable and are just alot of fun to run..... These truck take a serious pounding stock but if you upgrade just a little bit the pform like a million bucks... Take notice to our trading board and youll find that they disappear quickly.... Keep us informed if you get one and keep us in mind for help with it if ya need any.. We have alot of experinced people on this forum that can help ya out alot...See Ya,BDV

[pudder]

Get the pede. All I can say it is an awsome truck, nothing better for beating in the bush with. :)

[BIGDADDYV]

YEAH, WHAT PUDDER SAID.....

[rustlerman1]

hey bigdaddyv i got a pic of my my stampede going half trottle through some water and mud what do you guys think??

thanks zack

[BIGDADDYV]

Now Thats What Im Talking About !!!!
Were All Proud Of You Zack Keep Throwing Up The Rooster Tails...Take er Easy BDV

[rustlerman1]

that puddle was 8 inches deep i was skiming over ir

thanks zack

[rustlerman1]

hey bigdaddyv here is another pic of my stampede smoldering the tires in the snow full trottlewhat do ya think??:D :D :D

thanks zack:D

[rustlerman1]

hey bigdaddyv here is another pic of my stampede smoldering the tire in the snow full trottlewhat do ya think??:D :D :D

thanks zack:D

[BIGDADDYV]

I knew it .. Now your gonna make me put the Off Road Meats on and go out and tear some shiznit up.... I have a 8 Ft patch of plowed snow thats just begging to be jumped off of.... Looks like I'm going over the mini-van again... I guess if i land in my kids pool this time it wont have 2 ft of standing water in it like the last time ...LOL.. Keep up the good ole thrashing, BDV

[rustlerman1]

hey bigdaddyv do you have any pics of your sampede???:D i will have more pic tommaro:D :D

thanks zack:D

[BIGDADDYV]

Now dont go beating up those rims too bad.. If ya do I may just have to let Pudder buy them from ya instead of me...LOL...
On a different note..
Does anyone know of a kick ass 190mm body for a 4-tec.. I need something that hasnt been done to death.... seee ya ,Vince

Dont worry the car is a 4-tec I would never betray Traxxas.... LOL

[BIGDADDYV]

If ya want to see t hit me with an email at vince-christina@webtv.net and I'll shoot you my web page .. Well its actually my wifes but I have a spot of the cars on there too... I took pics last night but I have to wait for m mother in law to send the pics to me so I can post the new body and gear....

[k_sw31]

Sweet Pics rustler man :D!

I mounted my body and ran it today :D Heh, the thing rolls and flips so much it looks like I have 5 runs on the body and not one :D

[BIGDADDYV]

Nice paint job k_sw.... I like the color blue you chose... I am more of a driver than a painter.... Even one color paint jobs end up looking like my 3 and 5 yr old did them... LOL .. Keep up the good work.. BDV

[k_sw31]

One more :)

[BIGDADDYV]

WHere abouts in Wa state are ya... I spent the last 13 year in Seattle and just recently moved to Pa.. If ou raced I may have raced with you...LMK BDV

[k_sw31]

Originally posted by BIGDADDYV
Nice paint job k_sw.... I like the color blue you chose... I am more of a driver than a painter.... Even one color paint jobs end up looking like my 3 and 5 yr old did them... LOL .. Keep up the good work.. BDV

Yeah, heh, thats like the best paint job I've ever done (out of a whole 4-5 bodies!) Like you said mine end up looking like a little kid did them usually, heh, take my micro rs4 body for example :p

Pactra BLue Streak, in reality it is a lot deeper blue, its just camera lenses make it show a lot different, or I'm just color blind :p ;)

[k_sw31]

Originally posted by BIGDADDYV
WHere abouts in Wa state are ya... I spent the last 13 year in Seattle and just recently moved to Pa.. If ou raced I may have raced with you...LMK BDV

Well, i'm about 20 miles east of seattle- basically on the carnation/redmond border :) I have never raced, yet, though I'm am planning on taking my pede to a local track this weekend, I'm tryin to get into it :)

[BIGDADDYV]

I used to race out of Raceway hobbies in Lynwood.. They have an indoor off road track that is pretty challenging.. I think there is a track out in black diamond too .. It may have shut down by now though but you can check into it... I hear race city in Auburn is pretty nice too.. LMK how ya like it.. Later, BDV

[k_sw31]

I'm basically limited to tracks around redmond, since I cant drive me self, I have to rely on my parents :(

THe track I'm going to is called maxxland, its between redmond and issaquah, here is a LINK (http://web3.foxinternet.net/kiiski/maxxland.htm) :)

[BIGDADDYV]

Tear it up this weekend... Take a few pics out there too.. Later BDV

[pudder]

Nice pics all. Keep up the good work. :)

[BIGDADDYV]

Hey Pudder, what type of car w that you took a picture of at the race this weekend/?????? it looked kinda cool and I am looking for a new shell for my 4-tec..LMK, BDV

[k_sw31]

Well, there are a whole bunch of good lookin bodies here (http://www.hpiracing.com/index2.htm) (I personally like the Lotus Sport Elise) :)

There is also some more bodies here (http://www.pro-lineracing.com/flash/pfhome.html) and there I like the silverado ss and the c5r :D

[k_sw31]

Oh yeah, a few more bodies here (http://www.pro-lineracing.com/flash/plhome.html) also :)

[pudder]

Originally posted by BIGDADDYV
Hey Pudder, what type of car w that you took a picture of at the race this weekend/?????? it looked kinda cool and I am looking for a new shell for my 4-tec..LMK, BDV

Which cars, that is the question. Personally, I don't know what everyone was running.

[BIGDADDYV]

K_sw, I like the Elise too.. I am really starting to get partial to the Saleen Mustang.. I think thats gonna bemy winner... See ya BDV

[pudder]

I am not sure what body it was. Give me a link and I might be able to tell you.

[ebtucker]

I have a Stampede with Proline silverado body paint with Dupli-color mirage green/purple. RPM front wide bumper, front and rear hubs with red-seal bearings, proline speed-paws on all 4. Has a Novak rooster, duratrax sport 1500 battey, stock motor.

[BIGDADDYV]

Do you have any pics?????? Give us a looksy...

[ebtucker]

No i dont have any pics of it online. Ive got a collection of rc vehicles. Ive got a Micro rs4, duratrax evader BX, stampede, losi xxt, Clodzilla 2, which was 4 sale on ebay, didnt sell though. tamiya king blackfoot, RS4 sport, Traxxas Villian IV.

[pudder]

How is the paint working out for you? I know someone with a pancar and he used some of that paint and it chipped really bad. It is more for show eh.

[BIGDADDYV]

No Planes or choppers..LOL.. Just kidding.. You must really like rc's.....
I just run a Pede and a 4-tec... Taker easy BDV

[pudder]

RC cars are good, yes, excellent pont made!

[ebtucker]

Ive had good luck with the mirage paint. I first washed the inside the body with soap and water, then took a piece of finner scotch-brite pads and scuffed the inside everywhere except the windows. First painted the color-chage coat to the inside, 3 coats is about right, then painted the black backing. I didnt use the clear coat at all. And ive rolled the pede over and hit furniture and its holding up good.

[k_sw31]

Ah, today was my first time out at a track, and boy did my pede get muddy :D-

[BIGDADDYV]

Thats the way the Traxxas gods intended it to be... Mud and Muck.... Keep up the great driving....... BDV

[k_sw31]

of course, a few more, no body :D

Hehe, there is some much mud it didn't even completely dry overnight :D

[k_sw31]

Close up- ( I need a gear cover too ;))

[BIGDADDYV]

THE VERDICTS IN AND THE JUDGES SAY THAT IS THE MOST DIRTY PIC OF THE NEW YEAR..... CAN ANYONE COMPETE WTH THAT ONE ... WAY TO GO ... BDV

[R/Cbum4life]

what is that hangin off the side?

[k_sw31]

Receiver box :)

Hehe, thanks BDV :) I think :p

[Soya]

Originally posted by BIGDADDYV
THE VERDICTS IN AND THE JUDGES SAY THAT IS THE MOST DIRTY PIC OF THE NEW YEAR..... CAN ANYONE COMPETE WTH THAT ONE ... WAY TO GO ... BDV

A little off thread, but how about this?
It's not mud, but it's dirt:D

[BIGDADDYV]

As far as sedans go Soya that is one dirty ride.... I will have to give you the dirtiest sedan award uness we have other entries....
By the way folks .... The latest minivan jump ... A rousing success.... Later BDV

[Soya]

Dirtiest sedan award? I'll settle for that:D

[k_sw31]

YES I WIN DIRTYEST TRUCK OF THE YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HAHAHHAAHAHHAAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :p

[pudder]

I think i could vouch for the icy-est buggy ;)

Still waiting for pede parts so it can atleast sit in my room looking good :p

[k_sw31]

Oh yeah, I made a wheelie bar type rear bumper thingy, bored today :)

Haven't tested it yet though-

[k_sw31]

One more- (hehe, I need my own website) ;)

[Soya]

Yes, you do. BTW, Make sure not to jump it when you're testing it.

[k_sw31]

Hehe, yeah :)

[k_sw31]

Hehe, this thing works great :)

I held a wheelie (twice) for about 100 feet :D

[k_sw31]

Oh yeah, I also made a front skid plate type thing, not really nescessary but I was bored :p

Pic~

[BIGDADDYV]

I am in the process in making some side nerf bars and tube bumbers for the front of the truck...... Kind of a brush bar thing.. I am using brake lines.. Hope I will finnish and get pics some time soon... See ya, BDV

[k_sw31]

Hope too see it soon :)

[kitty]

Nice mud and dirt shots, guys!

k_sw - a little more mud, though. Otherwise I wouldn't have noticed the RPM wheels on the rear and stock chromies on the front. tsk tsk ;)

Hopefully within the week I'll have my Pede ready to roll. Right now I'm waiting on the Super Rooster and radio equipment. Doh! I just remembered I need to paint a body for the darned thing too! Thankfully it's supposed to be warm-ish tomorrow. I'll slap a few coats of something on the stock Pede body... nothing exciting - just something so I can see it down the street. Plus, I'm told the stock body is pretty shoddy.

Sheesh. This also means I'll finally have to break down and load the drivers for my smart card reader so I can upload pics. So much to do. I've also been doing a bit of soldering lately. I bought a Dean's discharger kit, battery jig and some battery bars. Even though I only have basic 1500 and cheapie 2400 batteries right now, I'm still converting them all over to side by side packs. Interestingly, during testing, I noted a decrease in resistance by converting the batteries over. I'm proud of me hehehe :p

[k_sw31]

*goes in the corner and cries for an hour* :p ;)

Hehe, it was 40 degrees outside with high humidity, I just painted my body in the garage, flet a little light headed working on my pede though ;)

[pudder]

Hmm, it was about -40 celcius here yesterday with the windchill. :(

kitty, ya, don't worry about making the stock body look good unless all you are doing it letting the body sit on a shelf. :rolleyes: I threw what was left of my pede body in the air the other day, punched it and could see a chunk of it fly off, I did the same thing with my Pro-Line body for my T3 and nothing happened... stupid traxxas lexan. :mad:

[Peterbilt]

Heres a pic of my Pede...

P2K2 Pro
1500 Duratrax Shark Pack (great run times actually...)
Pro-Line Chevy Silverado body
I kept losing front body clips so I added the zip ties to make them easy to find.

It also has an ESP front bumper.
I had to use some bolts and knuts to hold it on. One broke, thats why the bumpers just hangin out.

[4x4rust-o-pede]

whatsup?

i said i would post pics of my 4x4 so here they are

what do you think? LMK!!!!!!!!

[BIGDADDYV]

Have ya tried to take it over anything yet???? Have you tried jumps or rock climbing ???? What kind of motors are ya running.. You should maybe think about some larger tires and wheels.. That would put it into scale..... Taker easy and keep being creative... BDV

[4x4rust-o-pede]

hey BDV,

i have taken it rock crawiling and it runs great, since that picture i finished building it, that pic was more of a build up pic, bigger tires
DEFINATLEY, just need the cash, i was lookin into the new proline 40's or clodbusters. who knows.
thanks for lookin

nate

[Peterbilt]

Maybe a solid axel in the front end. Kinda stupid when you think about it, but IMO a a 2WD Stampede with a 4 link solid front axel would be pretty cool. What yall think ?

[BIGDADDYV]

when are ya gonna build it???? I think I would like to watch that go over the old back yard course at the Big Daddy homestead...LOL... That is as soon as it is done getting built...

[pudder]

Originally posted by Peterbilt
Maybe a solid axel in the front end. Kinda stupid when you think about it, but IMO a a 2WD Stampede with a 4 link solid front axel would be pretty cool. What yall think ?

I think you may as well buy a txt-1, or a clod for that matter.

Myself I don't like too many 4x4 pedes. People are putting maxx crap on them, and by the end, you may as well buy an emaxx. If you are giong to keep the 2.2's and stock suspension it is cool, but otherwise you may as well get a maxx. :(

[kitty]

k_sw31 - don't worry about it. I still wub you hehehe

pudder - I've heard that a number of times about the stock body. If it'll just warm up above 50 degrees outside, I'll be able to slap on a coat or two of something to the stock body so I'll be able to see the darned thing. I have all the needed parts now to complete the project, but just need to find the time to do the work.

About using larger tires/wheels on the Pede, if they weren't so friggin expensive, I'd get a set of adapters to use Maxx wheels on the Pede. My idea is to use Maxx wheels with street tires on them for pavement running. I figure the overall height should be fairly close to stock that way and I won't have to do any gear changes. Plus, there's that cool factor thingy ;)

[pudder]

The part about putting those bigass wheels on comes the factor of srtipping out your diff easier. :(

[Peterbilt]

Originally posted by pudder
I think you may as well buy a txt-1, or a clod for that matter.

Myself I don't like too many 4x4 pedes. People are putting maxx crap on them, and by the end, you may as well buy an emaxx. If you are giong to keep the 2.2's and stock suspension it is cool, but otherwise you may as well get a maxx. :(

I didn't say 4x4 Pede. I'm talking about a 2WD Stampede keeping its stock chassis and complete rear end. The only change would be a solid 4 link axel in the front ONLY, and a T-Maxx body to accomadate the extra length. It would still run off 1 motor, and wouldn't be "Emaxxified" or "4x4'ed".

;)

So what would be removed?

Front bulkhead
Front body mount
Front shock tower
Front suspension arms, linkages,etc.
Some plastic shaved off of the chassis

Links may be Traxxas 96 mm T-Maxx steering tie rods (maybe the titanium version).

I could also go 2 link like a Mad Force.

[Peterbilt]

Oh, forgot, all I need is $50 and some creativity. The axel tube would be pretty small to since it would only be a wide as the front hub carrier is tall, so not much weight is added.The servo would mount to the truck just as it does on a TXT-1 or Clod except it may be behind the axel instead, since theres no driveshaft to get in the way of it. Stiffer springs would be needed in the rear because the rear needs to be a bit higher for it to work (no big deal).

[k_sw31]

Why would you want a 4-link pede anyways, seems pointless...


Wouldn't you want a solid axle in the back and regular suspention in the front anyways? ...

[Peterbilt]

Originally posted by k_sw31
Why would you want a 4-link pede anyways, seems pointless...


Wouldn't you want a solid axle in the back and regular suspention in the front anyways? ...

Yes so I made a change. The rear suspension would be locked solid and connected to the main Stampede chassis with 4 link and cantilever. The front suspension would be locked solid but would not have the stock shock tower. The servo would be on an aluminum plate on the front of the stock bulkhead, so the servo would be infront of the front axel like a Clod. A T-Maxx body would be used to accomadate the extra width. Once I get more cash I would get me another Stampede rear end to put in the front for 4WD. In the end it would be sorta like a Clod, and look kinda like the Pede a few posts up, but not with a huge aluminum chassis like the one above. It would turn out to be quite a nimble and athletic truck if I were to build it...


It will require:

Some aluminum sheet
2 rear body mounts
12 96mm T-Maxx tie rods
Some steel hex head screws
B3 steering servo mounts
36 Blue RPM ball cups
10 Traxxas shoulder screws
36 ball studs
Some 3 or 4mm clear polycarbonate sheet
Some washers
Some stainless steel nuts with nylon inserts
Some assorted tie rods for locking the indpendent suspension

It would be a relatively cheap build. Maybe around $50-$80.

I can get the screws in a pack of 100 for about $7
I can get the nuts in a pack of 50 for about $6

[BIGDADDYV]

You got the list, now get to building........ I want to see some pics of it.. When your done you can name it Franken-Pede....LOL... Seriously I cant wait to see it ... BDV

[pudder]

There is a conversion to do this... it is almost all woven graphite, really nice looking, I don't know if it would work for 4x4, but it is quite costly. I am not sure of the brand.

[pede thing]

hey i am thinking about a project


p-maxx = stampede / emaxx


it will have
- custom alum chassis 4-5 in longer
- 2.5 a arms
- 8 shocks
- 2 motors
- 2 batteries
- masher 2ks


i have some more to work out give me some ideas


thx
Ryan

[k_sw31]

*Cough, why dont you go buy and e-maxx? Cough*


Its one thing to make yourself a custom aluminum chassis, maybe a 4 link suspension, but it really becomes pointless once you add a maxx suspension wiht 4wd and a dual motor/battery setup ;)

[pudder]

I agree, I mean it is cool to have all the maxx suspension and stuff on the truck, but once you have done all of the stuff, you may as well have bought an Emaxx or TXT. From almost every 4x4 pede guy I have talked to, they say the diffs just strip out like nuts, plus putting maxx suspension and all that jazz has been done so many times. I am not flaming here, it would just be better to go get a maxx. :)

[Peterbilt]

Originally posted by BIGDADDYV
You got the list, now get to building........ I want to see some pics of it.. When your done you can name it Franken-Pede....LOL... Seriously I cant wait to see it ... BDV

Don't get your hopes up yet. Here...

This entire project is (believe it or not) balancing on one thing.

Team Associated T-Maxx shock set.

If my 2.5 T-Maxx starts popping shock caps at the track in the middle of races, i'll just have to get the aluminum shock set and put the project on hold, BUT, if the stock shocks cooperate, I will be ordering everything I need to build Project 4LP (4 Link Pede) around February 5-10.

BDV, you can wait 15-20 days right?

I'll have an updated parts list complete with prices, including the total cost, and pics of the truck sitting in the new layout. It will work with stock T/E-Maxx bodies, but I have no plans to use T-Maxx tires (will lmit articulation).

I plan on trying to get enough articulation to one wheel at least onto the top of my Stanley tool box (about 1 foot high) with all other wheels on the ground. Then I'll go for trying to get the front end planted on the wall at a 90 degree angle to rear:D

Biggest problem yet: Figuring how to get the maximum amount of travel out of the cantilever suspension (making sure I get the geometry right).

The truck could go against Pudders beliefs in December with Titan 550's, 4WD, dual 2400 packs, EVX Speedo (damn, it would be a scaled down version of the Clod...). I'm not even going to begin to gurantee anything about this part...

What Maxx body do yall like best? I was thinking about using the Chevy Suburban if plans to build the truck go thru.

[pudder]

I like lots of the bodies they have out. Two of my favorites are the Power Wagon and Jeep CJ-8. There is plenty to choose from...

[k_sw31]

I'd take the escalade or suburban myself, or the gmc serria low profile. Hmmmmm, how long do you think the diffs will hold up? :p

[pudder]

Well he is keeping 2.2 tires so that should be okay for the diffs. If anything else fails, lock them or buy those overly expensive ball diffs. :(

[Peterbilt]

k_sw31: lol, i'll be running a single P2K2 Pro for a good while...

I'm reworking the idea right now. Trying to lower the chassis so the CG is lower, and it would get around the track faster with a little less 3 wheel motion. Stock chassis is pretty much out of the question as well. It just can't work with everything needed to be mounted to it, and with al the parts that would be dremeld off it, it would be rather weak. I was thinking aluminum with graphite electronics plate:D

ESC and reciever would each be inside their own T-Maxx reciever box to stay nice and dry.

Still workin at ideas...

Later
-Peterbilt

[Peterbilt]

I'm gonna run a few designs by, and i'll see what yall think.
I have basically 3 ideas. This is:

#1

Independent suspension front and rear. Approximately 19 inches long with custom chassis. Chassis made of graphite and aluminum. This chassis sits down low, mounting where the bottoms of the stock chassis braces used to be (under the tranny, and under the front bulkhead). Good for getting around the track, low and sporty, low ground clearance though. Uses T-Maxx reciever boxes to house the electronics, and has bell crank steering.

Opinion please, and Thank Ya

#2 coming shortly

Also, the purple box at the right of this design is the steering servo.

Edit: Plan 2 is this exact chassis. Only difference is that its raised up on the chassis braces like a stock Stampede for better ground clearance.

#3 coming soon

Later
-Peterbilt

[k_sw31]

I've been sorta toying with the idea of making an aluminum chassis myself, nothing special, but just something that will get me a little lower center of gravity and some different options for positioning electronics, etc... :)

Peterbuilt, you dont mind if I make something similar to the design you have there do you? It looks good :)

[Peterbilt]

Originally posted by k_sw31
Peterbuilt, you dont mind if I make something similar to the design you have there do you? It looks good :)

Go for it, I don't care.

:)

[k_sw31]

Cool, :) I just picked up an old street sign, I got myself tons of aluminum :D

Not sure If I'll start on the chassis tonight though, I'll let you know :)

[BIGDADDYV]

You may want to check your local home center to see if they carry 1/8th inch roof flashing.. I used it about 10 years ago to build my own chassis based on the RC10.. I set it up so a Stealth tranny could be used in it also.... It is what I use to make motor sheilds and motor mounting plates on some of the cars I do customs on.. (not that counts for a great many)..LOL.. The flashing bends a bit easier than a street sighn and has allot of endurance.. But on the plus side for your street sighn it may take a counter sink better than the flashing does.. Youll have to be careful either way..
Just thought I'd add my 2 cents..
Good luck on it and keep us informed as to your progress... BDV

[Peterbilt]

I can't decide. I can go 2 ways:

A) Use the chassis design I posted above, and have a raised chassis like the stock one, but with sealed radio boxes too.

B) Lock the independent suspension, go solid axel for now. I'm just worried about getting suspension geometry wrong on the cantilevers and having sucky travel. Also, I'm wondering if I'd want to drive a 2WD solid axel for 10 months until I could convert it to 4WD.

Its a hard descision...

[k_sw31]

I'd go with option A, why would you do a cantiveler suspention on a pede? :p

[Peterbilt]

Originally posted by k_sw31
I'd go with option A, why would you do a cantiveler suspention on a pede? :p

I'm going with option A;)


I'll work on chassis design now, and pricing.

[pudder]

Another...

[pudder]

I have been working a bit on my pede. I worked on it today, made a new ESC plate/battery hold down for my ESC I got. It is the same as the stock plastic one, but I CA glue my ESC to things so it is much easier to get off of metal...

I also made another one mounted on the chassis for another ESC if I want to use it.

[k_sw31]

hehe, why would you CA your ESC to something? :p


I've gotten under way on my chassis, it is a bit different from Peterbuilt's design, but I think it will work :) If I get time tomorrow, I think I'll get it done :)

Yes, the aluminum is really dirty, I've been working on getting the reflective stuff off, but some of that gunk on it is impossible! I think I may need to soak it in bleach overnight :)

[pudder]

KSW- did you try sanding it off, that is how I got mine off... I also tried motor spray/break cleaner but that didn't work as well...

I CA glue my ESC because I am too lame to buy servo tape, I just havent gotten around to it, maybe I should :rolleyes: Sounds like a plan for this weekend.

[k_sw31]

Yeah, once its done I guess I'll give it a good sanding... :)

[R/Cbum4life]

Just out of sheer curiosity where exactly did that street sign come from, I think the stop sign just down the road from my house is missing, lol. I might be interested in getting a hold of some of that. Let me know. Thanks!

[pudder]

Street signs are a cheap cheap way of getting good aluminum. :)

[Peterbilt]

KSW, thats pretty cool.

I might go "Projeck Super Pede".
I'll be using the design above for the chassis (a lil bit different) on a raised chassis like the stock one. I might also find a way to use Maxx truck chassis braces in place of the stock ones for better durability. I might also see about using Maxx truck steering belcranks for better steering. I'm gonna make me a list of everything I want for "Project Super Pede", and put it here.


How low can I go on the motor? :D

[k_sw31]

Sounds cool :)


I am gonna start working on my chassis some more soon, I think what I will do is bend like a 1/2 a centimeter up at a 90 degree angle on each side, that way it will make the chassis super rigid :)

Hehe, the street sign has been sitting in a tree fort for 6-7 years or so, before that, I think they came from an old knocked down street sign :)

Good strong aluminum too :D

[pudder]

I got mommy to buy me some brake line. I will be starting to work on a rollcage soon. Sure it will be heavy, but thing of the cool factor!

[Peterbilt]

Pudder, can't wait to see that.

I may start working on a graphite chassis for my Tyco Canned Heat (the little RC Car 1/24 scale in a plastc can). Add a micro servo, a new body, a Mini-Z mod motor, and a Micro RS4 ESc and it will be pimpin! Yea, its not a Stampede but I may post a pic of this battered old thing, and keep yall updated if i build it too:D

[pudder]

I got big into modding canned heats... I have a conversion kit actually. I use RC gear in it, metal chassis, it is pretty cool. KSW_31 is sending in his canned heat for me to do a conversion to.

I started working on the rollcage, and I have to say that stuff solders awsome! It is just regular 1/4 inch brake line. I only got one section of the front finished so far, I should actually be studying for an exam tomorrow. :(

Later,

Mike

[k_sw31]

Ok, update on the chassis-

If made good progress on it, all there is left is to make the servo mount (working on it), it will be hella rigid, and I havn't put the bends on the side yet. I have the basic shape down, I just need to trim the front, when the suspension is compressed, the tires hit the chassis when they are turned, but all I need it to take like a centimeter off or so :) I think I will be done tomorrow, or tonight :D

Oh yeah, I'm still deciding if I am gonna mount the batt on top or on the bottom of the chassis, right now I'm thinking of the top; there isn't much room on the bottom you know ;)

Just the servo mount and the electronic mounts left :D

Pics-

[k_sw31]

Ok, update on the chassis-

If made good progress on it, all there is left is to make the servo mount (working on it), it will be hella rigid, and I havn't put the bends on the side yet. I have the basic shape down, I just need to trim the front, when the suspension is compressed, the tires hit the chassis when they are turned, but all I need it to take like a centimeter off or so :) I think I will be done tomorrow, or tonight :D

Oh yeah, I'm still deciding if I am gonna mount the batt on top or on the bottom of the chassis, right now I'm thinking of the top; there isn't much room on the bottom you know ;)

Just the servo mount and the electronic mounts left :D

Pics-

[k_sw31]

~

[pudder]

I am making this instead of a body, so no body will go over it. :) So far I haven't gotten much done, but I did get the front and rear end pieces done. Width is 6 inches and height of the pieces is 1.5 inches.

[k_sw31]

Ok, I got the servo mount thing done, the chassis is all ready, I just need to get my electronics on it, I'll do it tomorrow :D

Finished chassis(Practically :rolleyes: ) -

[k_sw31]

That thing is gonna be one tight roll cage :)

Servo 'mounted'~

[Peterbilt]

Pudder, cage comin along eh?
What are doing to attach that metal to each other? Only two things I can think of it welding or soldering.

KSW, lookin very good.

I would have done my little Canned Heat conversion if what I found in my Can WAS a Canned Heat and not what was left of mine:(

Chunks missin out of the body (my fault)
1 tire missing, all the of the tires covered in glue (my fault)
Tons of chassis damage (ugh, my fault)

So, I ripped out the rear axel, took off the front hub carriers and removed the tires, so the carriers and rear axle just have rims on them. I have some almost 2 inch tall tires off a model truck. I may Dremel some plastic out of these so they will mount to the 'Heats rims. Then if I have any spare graphite i'll make a little bitty 4-link chassis and just work on it here an there (I can get metal from cutting up an old metal box, too). As I do the Stampede and maybe the Canned Heat, i'm workin on designs for a scale RC Big Rig. Custom made plastic body, full interior, etc...

As for the Pede, I ran into some complications on building a chassis for it. From the underside of the rear bulkhead to the top where the shock tower mounts is taller than from the bottom of the front bulkhead to the top of it where the front of the chassis mounts, so I'll have to cut some lates to stack on the upper mounting to even it out, and If I stack one or two plates on the rear mounting before installing the chassis, I can then use T-Maxx chassis braces for the chassis:D


-Peterbilt

[pudder]

Well it was coming along.... I ran out of metal. :( I'll have to wait a day or two before i can do anymore.

I am using solder to hold it together too, should be strong enough. :)

[BIGDADDYV]

Here are some pics of most of my stuff... The chevey body is the old body .. When I get pics of the new fully built pede I will post those too.. See ya BDV
http://community-2.webtv.net/STORAGE4OURPAGES/PICSOFTHERCCARS/

[k_sw31]

BDV- Sorry, I'd look at those pics, but they are huge!

Still stuck on dial up you know ;)

Anyways, I got the chassis all finished up, receiver box holes drilled, batterymount, etc.

Hehe, I butchered up my old T3 chassis to get the batery mount :p

[R/Cbum4life]

Isnt that chassis kinda flexible? Not to discourage you or anything but what are you really gaining? I have broke a stock chassis before, but I think your destined to break the transmission back end where the back attaches to the chassis. Just some thoughts, let me know what you think. I want to make a chassis that really holds on to that back end better though, because the design there is pretty poor. 2 screws and the brace on the bottom is all that holds on. When you come down on the back wheels sideways theres a lot of stress there. Just my two cents but lets here some input.

[k_sw31]

Here is one more-

[k_sw31]

R/C BUM- Hehe, dont worry, this is some really stiff aluminum. I think It will be fine in the back where those two screws are, I dont do anything extremely tough on my pede :) And even if it does, it would be pretty simple to brace it, and find other place where you can attach the chassis to the back, and I'm sure you could reinforce the bottom rear brace too, it wouldn't be that hard. One of the main reasons I made it is so I can make it wider, that way I dont have a receiver box hangin off the side ;) Plus now I just need to drill a new hole in the chassis if I want to mount the battery further forward, or backwards :)

[pudder]

Turned out to be a pretty good chassis.

I made good progress yesterday with the rollcage I am making. I ran out of metal the night before yesterday, but yesterday after my exam in the morning my Oma took me to an industrial supply store and i got a 25 foot coil of 1/4" brake line for the rollcage, which I can easily bent straight in my table vice.

All I really have to do yet is put 4 pieces on the "fender" area and do the body mounts.

LOTS of pictures coming later!

[k_sw31]

Sounds cool, I just got some new batts in the mail, so once I get my charger ill be able to give it a good thrashing (might take it to the track) and see how it holds up :)

[yokozuna4x2]

hi all...mine is fairly stock...the motor is a rush 15x2 i think...lol
lrp speedo(no motor limit)
associated 12th scale vette body
stock shocks with losi yellow springs(converting to bigbores soon)
35wt oil in shocks too
stock wheels with shaved pede tires
im trying to tweek it for this wild jump across a creek...lol:D

[pudder]

Here lies my finished work of art! Finally it is done. After these pictures I filed down most of the rough soldering off, and washed it to get the flux, marker and whatever else off.

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC03385.JPG
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[pudder]

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[R/Cbum4life]

Thats pretty sweet looking. Now you gotta throw some paint on it and make some stronger body posts, I couldnt tell you how many of those I have broken! Nice work!

[BIGDADDYV]

Great JOb Mike!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now that somethin you can be really proud of..... Pudder looks like he took part in it too... BDV

[pudder]

Ya, all pudder the cat did was walk around the shop and meow.

[nici]

Hi!
ill be joining the club next friday as my stampede arrives :) got Shiny MIP CVDs, RPM blue chrome Claws wheels and Masher tires, RPM front and rear bearing carriers+ bearings, RPM front bumper and some pinions :) a new body, LRP F1 reverse esc and some cool mod-motor coming as i have the money :cool: any other hopups i should get? oh, i had to get the RTR as thats the only thing being imported to finland... is the traxxas tq radio any good? should i keep the radio or sell it as as soon as possible?


btw. cool body that tubular thing :cool:

[pudder]

I would get rid of the radio, I think they are ugly, very unbalanced and have bad grip, but that is my opinion. I would get something like a JR XR3 or something. I have the XR3, it is an awsome radio.

[k_sw31]

You should put sheet metal panels on every thing, cept for the windows, it would look cool :D

[pudder]

Na, it's heavy enough as it is. :(

[divepede]

just finished building the stampede kit, and it turned out good, i have had a lot of problems with electronics they just up and died on me for some reason. I think its radio glitching or something when i accelerate the steering stops working

[k_sw31]

Well, if you are using the MSC, dont bother with it, simply a waste of time, as are all the other traxxASS electronics

[divepede]

it was my battery melted or something the stampedes electronics get really hot especialy the stinger motor, I am still using the msc, im waiting for my lhs to get a 15t mtroniks esc.

[nici]

if the MSC is the same as kyosho uses its wery good for an msc.. it looks the same and both are calle d Rotary anyway.. he has used it for five years now and it worked fine untill a couple months ago when it started to work , well not so good anymore. so i dont think its a complete waste of time. ill have to run my stampede with it for some time before i get an esc for it.. dont feel like paying 85€(€=,92$ i think) for an esc right away :( would get from tower or something but somebody has to keep the LHSs alive here...

[BIGDADDYV]

True, the rotary is good to get you moving with a stock motor... If you decide to move up to the mod motors it is some what of a hinderance.. Besides the ease of set up of the ESC especially Novak's one touch set up, it kinda makes it a first upgrade no-brainer.. Then theres the whole weight factor of the MSC.. More weight= less speed (unless you constanly run down hill)... There's a alot of quality ESC's out there for under 80 dollars.. Novak of course is a first choice with most can can be purchased from most retailers for well under 80 bucks.. If your looking for no motor limit then the price does tend to go up a bit... If price is an issue then you may want to check the Buy /Sell /Trade board here and buy a road tested piece of equipment.. Just do your homework on the buyer and the esc and you should do just fine... See ya BDV

[mnster]

I'm thinking of buying c-hubs and axles for the nitro stampede for the added durability and larger bearings and since I will eventually upgrade to Masher 2000s wheels are not a problem.
Is the Nitro stampede wider? Would it be worth it?

[k_sw31]

Well, i think aluminum c hubs and stuff are the same size, your best off getting the bearing carriers from rpm, cheap, light, and durable :D

I think the two pedes are same width :)

On a different note- I will be recieving my BL controller (again) either tomorrow, or monday (hopefully), i've been getting my pede all setup, rebuilding shocks etc. :D

(I'll have the AE blue anodized ones :D)

[Soya v1.1]

He doesn't have problems with the carriers, he keeps breaking c-hubs, and RPM doesn't make those.

[k_sw31]

Oh, errr, aw well, GPM makes aluminum c hubs, go for it :)

[pudder]

Did I post the new pictures of my stampede body on here? I don't remember...

[nici]

i agree thats escs are better in every aspect, but i have three cars in need of an esc so buying them wont be cheap wont it? :( and i live in Finalnd you see. thats the country shaped like a long pear with one arm(the damn russians took the other one) and lies between sweden and russia and is pretty up north.. there is about 2000-3000 people who has rc as a hobby so the market isnt that big and the prices are freakin high!!! i paid 282€ for my pede RTR :( thats over 300$ i think.. and the LRP(its called Associated in states i think) F1 reverse is about 90$.. but i think ill just get one of those blue duratrax escs from tower or something... and i would get everything from abroad but then we wouldnt have any shops here if everyone would order from abroad.. and that wouldnt exactly sink the prises wouldnt it? ;)

[nici]

ok, heres what i did. i took the esc from my tb01 and put it in the pede, took the esc from my b2 and put that in the tb01.. so now i have a esc in this thing :) though i still need escs for three cars.. otherwise its bone stock, the hop-up stuff is stuck in customs... :mad: rpm bearing carriers and some rubbersealed bearings, claws wheels and mashers, mip cvds(thought this thing had dogbones... but anyway i highly doubt these plastic ones will hold up in this cold weather.. about -25 celsius), rpm front bumper and esc plate. oh and i dremeled off the piece of plastic that comes over the receiver, dont really know why but the thing bothered me :D

[pudder]

I wouldn't bother buying ESC's for all of your vehicles. I use one for my racing vehicles, and one for my bashers. I have probably over 5 rc's but only 2 working ESC's

[k_sw31]

I got 3 (working electric) rc's and 3 escs, though I think all three are fried, judging by the huge ploom of smoke that billowed from my super rooster last weekend :p

[BIGDADDYV]

We are gathered here today to morn the passing of k_sw31's super rooster...
Those whom have come to know the rooster loved it and those whom got to watch it admired it....
I know you ya feel I fried mine ike a year ago and it was a bad day all around...
But then the sky clears up and ya buy a cyclone...:) :) , BDV

[k_sw31]

Hehe, it went out with a boom though (or a cloud of smoke, whatever, :p) :D

On the plus side I can get it remanufacterd for only 35$$, so I'm gonna do that,

But anyways, my BL controller is on the way, screw brushes :D

[pudder]

You might want to keep a normal ESC working for when you get your canned heat in. ;)

[k_sw31]

Oh yeah, hmmmm, well, my fusion might work, otherwise I'll just send all 3 in :D

[R/Cbum4life]

I just smashed the remains of my stock body whats a cool one to get? I'll tell you know it can't be anything ford. Does anyone make a blazer or suburban that would fit on the stampede (Not a t-maxx body)? I want something cool!

[k_sw31]

I have a chevy silverado body, looks great :)

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/ksw10.jpg

[pudder]

Dahms rc makes some SUV style bodies that would fit pede.

[SavageBasher]

Does any one have a RTR Stampede that they would like to sell? It can be stock or have hopups on it. Tell me whats on it and post some pics if you can please.

[pudder]

Try in the Wanted Forum, we don't really sell/advertise ect in here.

[rustlerman1]

hey guys i want a motor for speed and touque would a team oiron rush motor be good or a team oiron hovak can u guys answer this guestion

thanks zack:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

[Soya v1.1]

I've got a Rush 15T, and it isn't exactly a speed demon. Not much torque either. Maybe I'm just used to my BL....

[pudder]

I wouldn't bother with a rush, they are pretty cheap motors, I have heard of lots of them blowing up on guys.

I would reccomend the Trinity Chameleon 2 Pro. It is an awsome motor. I got one a few weeks ago, I have tried it in my pancar and T3, awsome speed and torque for 19 turns.

[k_sw31]

Yeah, try like a chameleon or a speed gems pro, those motors are cheap for a reason... I had the same one from peak (same thing, different label) and a segment of the comm melted off :eek: what do you expect for 20$ though :p

[rustlerman1]

hey guys thanks i think i am gut going to get a Trinity Speed Gem Pro Amber 17T Double Motor i am sticking it in my stampede wiyh a rooster

thanks zack
:D

[k_sw31]

Good choice :)

[R/Cbum4life]

No way get a trinity caliber, 24 dolla no holla and its got full ball bearings. Very reliable for bashing.

[rustlerman1]

oo ok maybe i will go with that motor but can the novak rooster power the 16 turn motor??????????????

thanxs zack:confused: :confused: :confused:

[k_sw31]

No, go for the speed gems pro, in the long run it will be cheaper because you will be able to replace and cut the armature/comm. So, with the caliber you just throw it away, all you can do is replace the brushes. You can only use a comm stick so many times before you need it trued you know....

A speed gems pro would be better in the long run, plus you can adjust the timing so you can get the run time or power that you want :)

Oh yeah, your rooster shouldn't have a problem with a 16 or 17 turn :)

[Soya v1.1]

My rooster didn't have a problem with my 14T D4, either:D

[pudder]

Check www.teamnovak.com and look at the specs for ESC;s.

[rustlerman1]

thanxs guys for the esc questions. do i have to cut the tranny for the tamiya heat sink and dose it make the tranny weak or sould i go wit the smaller one of the Associated heat sink.

thanxs zack

or sould i go wit this heat sink

:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

[k_sw31]

you dont really have room for anykind of a heat sink, and you dont really need one...

[pudder]

I agree, there is no need for a heatsink on the pede. If you want you can just cut some of the plastic that protects the motor away, that increases airflow thus keeping it a bit cooler, as well as looking nicer and being easier to clean.

[R/Cbum4life]

k_sw31, thats the true beauty of the caliber once it goes bad you just buy a new one, for another 24 dolla. You spend at least40 or 50 on the other motor don't you? plus what does it cost to get the armature cut, and eventually replace it? Im not gettin mad just showing you all the light!

[pudder]

I would rather pay more and have better performance. :)

[k_sw31]

Well, I bought my speed gems pro for around 40 $, and put a good 20 or 30 runs on the original armature and then I had to replace it because or EXTREME corrosian for ten $$, I bought a chameleon pro armature, and put about 15-20 runs on it (at least, maybe more) and I got it cut for 5 $, now I'f I had one of those calibers I'd of had to buy 3 of them to make up for that, going about 75$, but that only took me about 55-60$, plus I have great performance, better than you'd get with a caliber, plus, I got bearings and everything :)

[pudder]

Do the Calibers not come with bearings?

Trust me, you fry bushings extremely fast using a mod armature...

[R/Cbum4life]

yeah they have bearings

[k_sw31]

Oh, whoops, even so, I'd still dish out an extra 10 or 15 $$ any day and go for a speed gems pro...

[pudder]

Agreed.

[WheelNut]

Hey, figured I'd drop by and show off (of course :D) a new chassis I built. New chassis (http://www.pbase.com/traxxaskid/stampede&page=2)

So what is everybody here running? This spring once I get some new batteries I'm going to have to buy some new stuff for the pede. Probably a 14t D5 or Reedy Ti, and I'm going to run that on a 7 cell pack. Should be interesting! I'll finally be able to see how all my chassis mods will really effect the truck.

[pudder]

I have to say, your chassis is one of the nicest homebuilt pede chassis I have seen!

[R/Cbum4life]

http://www.pbase.com/image/12365803 is that a crack?

[cummins driver]

I just ordered an electric stampede kit from tower hobbies and i have a few questions for those of you who bought the kit.Does it include servo horns?Does the body come pre-cut?And does the kit come with shock oil? Thanks for any replies.:D ;)

[WheelNut]

R/Cbum-No thats not a crack. When I was cutting the chassis plate out I must have accidentally knicked the side with the blade. Its really only about 1mm deep. Mabye I should swap that pic out. :p

Cummins-The stock servo saver really sucks. Order a Kimbrough Heavy duty servo saver, they are much better. Also you may as well order some new shock oil also, I doubt the stock stuff will be thick enough. Plus there probably wont be much. I would suggest either Associated or Losi oil, in a weight somewhere from 30wt-40wt.

[k_sw31]

Damn, you just have to go and show me up! :(

Nice work though :D

A lot better than something made from a road sign I bet! :p

[pudder]

I used the stock oil with the 3 hole pistons. It gives a super cushy ride like an ST, but is not great for large jumps. If you use the 2 hole pistons (manual says to) you will get good results. I just used the three hole because i like to go climbing and stuff.

[k_sw31]

Yeah, losi, associated, and trinity have good shock oils, but they are no good when your shock caps pop off! :p

[pudder]

The losi shock oil will just break. :P (not a losi fan)

I have used AE and Trinity oils, good stuff.

[k_sw31]

yes, losi shock oil will break

[Soya v1.1]

:p

[k_sw31]

:)

[cummins driver]

Thanks for all the help everyone!:D :) ;) :cool:

[WheelNut]

Lol, don't start hating Losi, I've got one now! And its really freakin' nice! MMMK!!! :p

What body do you guys think I should buy for my pede? (I don't even have one :eek: )

[k_sw31]

Get a proline silverado body :)
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/ksw11.jpg

[BIGDADDYV]

Heres pics of my Pede... LMk what ya think...
http://community.webtv.net/VINCE-CHRISTINA/BigDaddyVsRCPage

[mnmrc]

Hello everybody. Im a new member from CA. Just bought a Stampede about a month ago from a guy on ebay. I seem to keep coming back to r/c in between other hobbies, but I think im staying here this time. Used to be a racer, now im a basher but racing might be in the future again someday. The truck I bought is all stock so far except for the motor, which is an Orion Rush 19 turn. It also has a Proline Silverado body. Just thought I would introduce myself. Later.

[BIGDADDYV]

Great to have you aboard!!!!!!
Stick around we all teach and learn in here...
Beside you have a great start back into the hobby...... BDV

[quadperson]

Hey guys,
My wife just ran my new 'pede into a curb at about a gazillion miles an hour. The steering servo still works but it's not as smooth. It chatters almost as if there are broken teeth in the servo gears. I took the servo apart (WOW) and all the gears seem to have all their teeth, what gives?

[k_sw31]

Well, check your servo for small bent shafts or anything out of alignment, it could be that the mesh is tweaked. Either that or your turnbuckles got bent and are scraping on something...

[k_sw31]

Welcome back to the hobby mnmrc :)

[R/Cbum4life]

Anyone ever tried posi traction? we got snow in MI and i was thinking Ill just take my spare diff and fill it full of epoxy. Any thoughts? Oh that whole steering thing, you didn't strip the little teeth in the servo saver did you? seems like a wierd thing to happen though. Check the pins in the front too that hold the bulkheads up i bet those are bent.

[k_sw31]

I dont think you should bother filling your diff, the main problem in traction will be the tires...besides, it takes so long to take apart the tranny. For god sakes, I can get the tranny out and back in my T3 faster than I can open up the pede tranny :p

[Soya v1.1]

whups

[Soya v1.1]

Originally posted by k_sw31
besides, it takes so long to take apart the tranny. For god sakes, I can get the tranny out and back in my T3 faster than I can open up the pede tranny :p

Yeah, true that. Same thing with the diffs on the E-maxx. Takes the same time to get to them as it took to build my whole Bolink:p

[k_sw31]

Yeah, even when you got a cordless drill it takes long :mad: and my screw that holds the outdrive on is stripped so I still cant get the tranny apart :p

[Soya v1.1]

Heh, My friend (mnster) was driving his Stampede the other day and broke the outdrive on the diff. Not the white nylon piece, the steel outdrive:eek: I think it was because he drilled a hole through so he could use a screw to hold it together:rolleyes:

[nici]

Originally posted by Soya v1.1
Heh, My friend (mnster) was driving his Stampede the other day and broke the outdrive on the diff. Not the white nylon piece, the steel outdrive:eek: I think it was because he drilled a hole through so he could use a screw to hold it together:rolleyes:

And just how smart was that? :D my pede is still in parts as i havent got a spare E-ring for the front... it went all crapoly when i changed to the RPM bearing carriers. those e-rings should be illegal and anyone putting them in a rc put in jail :rolleyes: well anyways, i dont like em... oh, another thing that affect my cars performance is the fact that i fried my esc(just a small detail i thought might be worth mentioning). oh, i a have a set of MIP cvds for the stampede lying here doing nothing as i didnt have the nerves to start spacing the bloody things correctly...

the big daddy stampede on your site dude---> if you havent remembered allready the tires on your peedee are tamiya pin-spike tires found on the king blackfoot and wild dagger. they have pretty good traction in my opinion, and they have that cool shiny sidewall :cool: it isnt shiny after the first run anymore though, but anyway i like them... :p

[R/Cbum4life]

I have a whole other rear end assembly though (the front of that truck didn't survive the wrath of the neighbors suburban) but the back did. I am going to put zip ties around the tires for traction (you'd be suprised how well it works) but i wonder if the posi will do any good.

[Soya v1.1]

Yes, the locked diff helps tremendously. Trust me:)

[R/Cbum4life]

How'd you lock it? I was thinking of just filling it with epoxy. Any other ideas, the whole diff assembly isn't more than a few bucks I would bet so im not worried about saving it.

[Soya v1.1]

Epoxy or JB weld.

[pudder]

You can also use silicone.

[Soya v1.1]

REALLY REALLY thick silicone:p