Traxxas Stampede Forum v1.0

[TC3Racer316]

Post about your Traxxas Stampede. Mine has a black Chevy Silverado body, 12- turn mod, Tekin Rebel ESC, Duratrax Gold Shocks, Steel Outdrives, RPM Talonz, and a blue gear cover.
It's a great jump truck.

[WhoKnowsWho]

Stock body, 16 turn Speed Gem, Rooster, and currently no steering servo since I sent it back to FMA. :)

[TC3Racer316]

Surely there must be more people with Stampedes out there. Does anyone have the ball diff for the Stampede or Rustler? Or anyone know where I can find anything graphite or aluminum to fit my Stampede?

[sniper-8]

I've got the rustler, its nitro but you can look in the back of the manual and look at the optional parts list and go to tower hobbies web site and type the part number and you will see the part you typed in. Or you can find a stampede and look for the optional parts.
Go to parts express and you sould find some. and shiping is only 3.99 from parts express.

[TC3Racer316]

I'm already a member of Tower's Super Savers Club. Just ordered about a week ago. Got a new Green Machine for my TC3.

[broken_parts]

you can get alumnium parts a GPM (http://www.gpmracing.com), as far as my pede goes it has 8-shocks, blue rpm gear cover,13 garnett speed gems,tekin rebel esc,hitec steering servo,and a front grahpite tie bar.
http://www.zing.com/picture/p29a80664bd8b873a3695ff6ec88b8179/fe5ec06b.jpg.orig.jpg



http://www.zing.com/picture/p5674b3b2da82b5b5c640d4e1ae035cae/fe5ec08f.jpg.orig.jpg

http://www.zing.com/picture/pb617d3004161331f2fb33c30de8bb163/fe5ec0de.jpg.orig.jpg

[ 07-05-2001: Message edited by: broken_parts ]

[TC3Racer316]

broken_parts, that is a pretty cool truck.

[TC3Racer316]

Has anyone ever raced thier Stampede? I mean besides playing around with your friends. I was going to lower mine for racing. It's a blast to drive.

[broken_parts]

thanks tc3racer316, after bout a week i plan to have clod tires on it. i dont have 8-shocks anymore but i am gonna make it 4x4 with clod tires and possibly a tube roll cage, this will take some time though.
THanks
B_P

[Nitrotruckman]

how far have you all jumped your stampedes. I'm getting a monster truck soon and want a jumper. I'd say they could jump farther than T-maxxs at a lesser weight.

[racerman333]

theres a monster truck class at my local track and i am thinking of getting a stampede and racing in it. I like how you can custom stampedes so much and they are incredibly cheap in comparison to buying an e-maxx.

[stamp2tc3]

My Stampede was my first R/C vehicle I got. It has a 132oz.in. torque servo, LRP F1 Reverse ESC, a MVP stock motor, a 200mm HPI Dodge Ram body and DuraTrax Slant Spike tires. It isn't the most expensive, but it is a lot of fun and it can haul. I love my Stampede :D

[BigCatDaddy-Outlaw]

Hey stamp, what kinda servo are you running?

[stamp2tc3]

Sorry about the wait. It is a Hobbico servo. It has ball bearings, metal gears, and it costs about $40. Picked it up at HobbyTown.
It is HCAM0190.

[Cragar]

TC3Racer316, Check out this web site http://www.ultimatetraxxas.com/ultimate/stampede.asp. (http://www.ultimatetraxxas.com/ultimate/stampede.asp) From what I can tell, The Jang has done considerably well racing his E-Pede. I've been modifying mine in somewhat the same way. I've already lightened the chassis a bit and chopped the body mounts to help lower the CG. I was little nervous starting out, but have to admit, I really like the looks of it so far. I'm getting an F-150 stadium truck body for it this weekend. I can't wait. I've had my Stampede for about 6 months and just started modifying it. I'm having a blast. I haven't entered a race, yet, but I have been to a local track. At the time, I had only the stock manual speed control and it seemed to run pretty decent, then. Now I have the Futaba Magnum Sport package with the MC230CR ESC and must say that I can tell a difference in battery life and responsiveness. I'm getting quite the itch to hit one of the local tracks, now. :D
Cragar

[ 06-27-2001: Message edited by: Cragar ]

[TC3Racer316]

I don't race my pede, but it makes a great play truck. Jumps good too. My best jump yet was a 31-foot jump. I put a piece of plywood on top of a big garbage can. That was with the stock 20-turn. I plan to try it again with the 12-double.

[broken_parts]

ya know whats funnys?i changed mine to rustler but i just cant stand it in that state so i am buyin a pede lol :D

[Cragar]

Here is the latest version of mine, a.k.a. Pede Racer. :D

http://www.clikshow.com/rc/garages/98-Cragar/My%20Stampede%20Right%20Side.jpg

New Pro-Line F-150 body, Losi springs (front and back) and lowered CG (modified body posts as well as softer spring rate). Getting a heat sink for the motor today as well as a Kyosho nylon wing. :cool:

[RustlerBoy]

I have a Stampede with full Big Bores, full bearings Trinity P2K and Sapphire, Novakl Fusion, Trinity Maxx Paxx, a bunch of other custom stuff.

[RustlerBoy]

I have a Stampede with full Big Bores, full bearings Trinity P2K and Sapphire, Novakl Fusion, Trinity Maxx Paxx, a bunch of other custom stuff.

[JonBoy]

I am running a Speed Gems 17T motor, Full Big Boar Shocks, RPM front bumper, front and rear bearing carriers, and camper links. I also have a pro-line body and Masher 2000 tires.

[PRRC]

Broken_Parts truck....

http://www.angelfire.com/hi2/eduardo/frontsh.jpg


http://www.angelfire.com/hi2/eduardo/both.gif

http://www.angelfire.com/hi2/eduardo/rear.jpg

[ 07-04-2001: Message edited by: PRRC ]

[TC3Racer316]

Does anyone have the ball-diff? I was just wondering if it's worth the cost.

[broken_parts]

I dont think us stampede'rs need one unless you race, than it might make a litttle differnce.
B_P

[TC3Racer316]

I jumped my pede 31 feet today. I blew the shock caps first jump. If you don't put much oil in em, they do better. It won't blow the caps as easy.

[broken_parts]

o really???hmm ill have to try that some time.

[blegris]

Yeah, It's fun jumping your truck really far I jumped my truck over a parked car today. :eek: :eek: :eek:

It was sweeeet! Didn't even hurt it at all!

Mista H :cool:

BTW- It wasn't a Stampede it was a HPI NMT.

[Wolfpack39]

DO I need to buy a mounting plate for my esc? I don't see where I can put it.

[broken_parts]

Yes, wolfpack, you might be able to find another place but a rpm esc plate is the best if you ask me ......

[TC3Racer316]

I made my own mounting plate. I took a thick piece of plastic and cut it to the width of the chassis. Then I drilled out hole so I could put it where the M.S.C was. Then I just servo-taped my Rebel on there. Holds up pretty good.

[broken_parts]

Heres a pic of i body i did for a friend, i used paint cans, not a airbrush :D
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/pad7e3892809ac2402ad27c5708de4882/fe5b8dee.jpg.orig.jpg

[racerman333]

da mn you are good with a paint can

[broken_parts]

Thanks :D

[ovalmanpa]

Here's a couple of pics of my Pede.

Pede with body (http://rercr.freehomepage.com/Pede/pede5.jpg)

Pede without body (http://rercr.freehomepage.com/Pede/pede6.jpg)

As you can see I've put quite a few things on it. Purple Losi shocks, Purple RPM items of all types, RPM rims with Pro-line tires, and this was my second paintjob using Parma Fascolor paint (usually used Pactra). I'm using a Tekin Rebel ESC, Futaba radio and 9303 servo, Lightspeed 18 turn motor, and misc. 1700/2000 batteries. Haven't really run it yet since I've gotten it together but it looks good! :D

[ 07-13-2001: Message edited by: OvalmanPA ]

[broken_parts]

hey ovalman what anetnna is that and where can i get it?
thnaks

[OvalmanPA]

The antenna is just a left over piece of lexan from a body I cut out. I usually save these pieces if they're big enough because this is how I do the antennas on all my cars. Gives them a more "real" look.

[broken_parts]

Is it just as good as a normal anettna?and how do like hold it there,tape?
Thanks
B_P

[broken_parts]

Do you guys like the chrome rims better than the dishes?i kinda like the dishes they look pretty cool with masher 2000's :D

[broken_parts]

Im gonna have new pics pretty soon,just need to get them devolped.

[Darryl149]

here's my pede
http://www.clikshow.com/rc/garages/88-Darryl149/IMG_0106.jpg
http://www.clikshow.com/rc/garages/88-Darryl149/MVC-005F.JPG

[ 07-23-2001: Message edited by: Darryl149 ]

[R_C_MAN]

I have a Rustler and I race it. I just sent off a order to Tower today for some hop ups. I ordered:
MIP shiny CVDs
RPM bearing carriers
Duratrax 5x11 bearings
Proline Chrome Agitator wheels
Pro line Speed hawg tires
Trinity aluminum front suspension brace

At the track we race on road. I haven't gotten a chance to really tune my truck to the track yet. I still have dirt hawgs on it! But I do pretty well still.

Parts I am going to add in the future are the GPM shock towers, front bulkhead and shims. Also the RPM gear cover and GS racing aluminum hex head screws and washers. Lunsford Super Duty titanium turnbuckles and RPM Super Duty ball ends. Most of these parts fit the Pede so if ya need part # lemme know.

I am putting the Machined Ball diff in my rustler so I can adjust my diff easier. I'll let ya know how it goes. I am looking for the machined tranny gears for the Pede/Rustler. The idler gear and the top gear have to be used together but NO ONE has the machined top gear! Does anyone have these gears, if so where did you find the Top gear?

[broken_parts]

i have heard of some people just usin the metal gear anyways...... they seem fine with it. and what are the ball cups,studs and lunsford superduty numbers?
Thanks
B_P

[TC3Racer316]

Only hop-ups I got in the drivetrain are the hardened steel outdrives and hardened steel diff gears.

[TC3Racer316]

Has anyone tried pulling with thier pede?? Me and my friends are going to have a truck pull. I am pulling my pede and my modified Radioshack car. Anybody know any tricks to make it pull better?? We are pulling in the dirt.

JEFF

[broken_parts]

i only know 1 trick, i heard if you put the tires on resvered you get more traction.

[TC3Racer316]

Sounds good. I'll try it. I was going to mount the battery in the back of the truck. I am using a 12-double w/ a 13/87 ratio.

[broken_parts]

Did Anyone see september's ultimate?its the e-pede i love it it looks awsome, i am planning to do mine in the same way execpt a little different stuff :D. those shocks are wayyyyyy to expensive so ill stick with my big bores, and also all the thundertech stuff is alittle out of my price range lol. instead of stock slider i have CVD's, and i am puttin a different servo in there too. sorry guys no longer 8-shocked :( but o well.
Thanks
B_P

[R_C_MAN]

broken-parts: Traxxas Stampede Super Duty Turnbuckles part#12723. Retail price is $42.25.
RPM super duty ballcups part#73360
Lunsford Super Duty Ballstud part#17501 SHORT
and 17502 LONG

[broken_parts]

Thanks Rc man :D

[draggerman11]

tc3 racer, make sure you add weight to the front. I pulled around my t3 and my pede lifted the wheels ALOT. and dont gas it all at once, let it on a little at a time. if anything, move your battery to the front. you can add weight to the rear for traction too.

[pcwhite]

This was a pede.


http://www.printroom.com/_vti_bin/ViewImage.dll?userid=pcwhite&album_id=29914&image_id=25&courtesy=1

[ 07-26-2001: Message edited by: pcwhite ]

[R_C_MAN]

pcwhite u made those shock towers right?

[pcwhite]

Yep I built all of the aluminum parts on it.
working on a arms next, and then a pede aluminum chassis is to come. check out home page.

[TC3Racer316]

Let me know when you get the aluminum chassis for the pede finished. The rustler looks pretty good.

[racerman333]

see the project pede in the new RCCA?

[rc10gt_bb]

That thing is sweet!

[broken_parts]

I updated my webpage it has newer pics now :) heres one from a movie i will get on there pretty soon :D
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/p104c74dda85304c7dc01d018b15ebd27/fe520b7c.jpg.orig.jpg

B_P

[TC3Racer316]

That's cool broken_parts, send me the link when ur done. I've got pics of my pede. Just gotta get em on here.

[broken_parts]

TC3Racer i cant link you but my homepage is the little house,
tHanks for vistin
B_p

[Matt Stepanian]

really liked the Ultimate Stampede in the September issue, but.... Who can afford to do something like that? I like the Ultimate Stampede from the ultimatetraxxas.com website. Its realistic, its raced and does good, its got affordable upgrades and mods like Masher 2000's, Hot motor, drilled chassis, etc. I can do that kinda stuff, but I'd have to sell one of my automobiles to get near the RCCA featured one- sheesh! :eek:

[rc10gt_bb]

does anyone know of any good pede sites

[broken_parts]

rc10-there are mainy one is gpmracing.com , and more on my webiste.

[broken_parts]

I just got back from colorado springs,co. i i got a lot of hop-ups for my pede, ill get pics pretty soon, my truck now features-Novak xxl reciver, Novak Dually, 14 Turn onyx, 5x11 bearings everywhere,tanloz rims on masher 2ks, big bores,rpm esc plate,lower spings cups and big bumper,GS racing servo saver blue, wheel locknuts blue, enough of my talkin, whats on your guys pedes? :cool:

[1Badpede]

Mods so far:
custom painted body
Speed Gems Sapphire
stock ESC
RPM gear cover
RPM Clawz

[RC-Eagle]

Hey Darryl 149 http://www.plauder-smilies.de/wavey.gif

What is the Metal plate behind your motor, who makes it and where can i get it??? :confused:

[broken_parts]

Hey guys, i just put a ton of more pictures up on my site, it will have movies pretty soon too, if i can find a free movie hoster :(

[broken_parts]

woooo hooooo i just my moive section up!!!! :D :D :D

[rc10gt_bb]

can you give me a link?

[broken_parts]

well since i cant find where to put my homepage in my profile here it is (http://derek66.homestead.com/rc_pg.html).

[ 08-14-2001: Message edited by: broken_parts ]

[rc10gt_bb]

cool page!

[GTXracer]

My pede has a green pro-line body, RPM hubs, yellow gear cover and esc plate, Associated aluminum teflon shocks, P2K Pro, and Tekin Rebel ESC.

[broken_parts]

heres a snap of my lastest movie, http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid26/p3ccaca6c4e2491b171644e2b842e4de4/fe499935.jpg.orig.jpg

too bad the lighting stinks so u cant really see anything, maybe if i could find a new movie hosters that would host a .wmv...... o well :(

[TC3Racer316]

Does anybody know of any Monster-style tires that hook up good on hard dirt?? Such as the Masher 2000's?

[ammoace]

TTT

[broken_parts]

Thanks jerry adn tc3racer i love my msher 2ks! they hook up alot better than the crudy ol stock tires.

[TC3Racer316]

I'm taking my pede to school and doing a speed run w/ a 12-turn double and 7-cells. I'm gonna try to get some people hooked on R/C :-P There's already a few people who like my R/C's. I bet one guy that my TC3 can outrun his four-wheeler. He has a quad just like mine and mine will run 53mph. Well, we almost have 3 pages, keep em coming.

[bullfrog]

hey guys i just ordered a pede kit today i cant wait till it gets here. ok should i paint it with the duplicolor green/purple or should i just paint it black??? thanks

[R/Cbum4life]

who has a better story than this. MY friend and I were driving our stampedes togather one day when i realized what a great opportunty the woodchip pile at the end of the driveway would be for a huge jump. We both got creative got a rake and shovel and made a beutiful jump that a real gradual curve to it. Anyways we come flinging down the driveway with 16 turn speed as fast as we possibly can we hit this huge woodchip pile jump (5' high) and go sailing into the air of the end of the driveway and down a really really steep hill that is about 150 yds long. (im serious) we continued this until about the 5 battery or so when suddenly chassis gave way. The little pegs that fit around the gear box and then have screws going through the top and bottom broke. We measured our landings and found that we were landing a good 35 to 40 feet from the jump and roughly hitting about 15 feet of air. If you have an awsome story like this please share it and explain to us what you broke doing it. I plan to do this again but im going to need to find a way to beef up my chassis this time around.
-Nicholas~~~~~~~~~_/)

(sorry for any typo's)

[LemonHead]

Santa aka wife just got mine for Christmas and let me have a peek, man this thing looks sturdyyyy!!!!!!

[atm92484_3]

Do you guys have any gripes about the Pede? I'm sort of thinking about getting one of the old ones (kits) from Tower and I was wondering if its worth it. I know its nothing special but I don't want a RTR.

Thanks.

[mnstrmdnss]

ive got an npede with a custom graphite triple-deck chassis, brass roll cage, rear sway bar ,titanium turnbuckles and a boost bottle.by spring itll have a proline chevy body, masher 2000, agitator wheels, and a megatech .16

[R/Cbum4life]

The only weekness to the stampede is the stock hub carriers. The ball bearings are made small to fit into them and they will break often. I would reccomend you get the rpm parts instead, these will allow you to put in bigger bearings.(5/8" I think) the truck is a lot of fun and is cheap to replace parts, which makes large jumps and lots of abuse much more fun when you aren't paying alot for parts. This is my 2 cents worth.
-Nicholas~~~~~~~~~~~~_/)

[>T3<]

I am thinkin about gettin a Stampede is it any good????

[R/Cbum4life]

yes.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~_/)

[R/Cbum4life]

Does anyone know what nerf bars are?

[R/Cbum4life]

never mind I found out. How about we wake up around here!!! Good grief!!!!!!!!!!

[broken_parts]

LOL,
Im in the process of a sweet a$$ pede, need to get the custom chassis in first!
B_P

[R/Cbum4life]

cool, keep us updated.

[R/Cbum4life]

I just had the most awsome idea come to me the other night when I was cleaning my t-maxx. I want to put my t's wheels on my stampede? Has anyone tried this? I would have to drill a bigger hole in the axles for a bigger drive pin and then I can fit the larger hex head over that. I know I would have to gear it down. Anyone have any reccomendations on what to gear it at?

[R/Cbum4life]

Alright guys enough playing silent!! Lets get talking b/c you know the stampede is awsome!

[pro2superroosterman]

My friend had a stampede and man was that a fun truck to mess around with. It was a great car/truck to start with. After about 2 years of him having it we decided to go all out with it and jumped out the back window of a two story house. He broke the skid plates, the chassis, and the gears in the gear box are now stripped. Man was it fun though. It now lies in peace and parts.
John Eves

[R/Cbum4life]

Thats pretty cool.

[LemonHead]

What motors fit the NPEDE??? is it a short shaft or reg?

[R/Cbum4life]

I couldn't tell you but if all these peeps would SPEAK UP (hehe)around here im sure you could get an answer. :p

[big2wons]

Does anyone know where i can get a nitro pede for cheap.
Maybe even just a rolling chassis? I here this is the best car to bash around... unbreakable...

[hitstuff II]

rc bum the rpm carriers are 5 by 11 milimeter.:)

[ameittunen]

how fast do these beasts go

[WheelNut]

depends on the motor, expect speed of a typical staduim truck but a little bit slower.

I got a pede project brewing right now. I just dont got any pics now, so I'll tell you guys about it. I'm amking the pede a 4x4 independant suspension truck with a 4 link setup, like a clod. I have built a custom chassis so far and batt mount custom linkk mounts on the tranny, servo mounts and many other things. I am in the process of building links right now. I am also going to be running maxx tires, on RPM stablemaxx rims so i get the clearance I need. the truck will have about a 14-15'' WB and is about 12-13'' wide. Its huge. Wont be a speed demons but I wanna use it for rock crawling hill climb and for goign over other types of extreme terrain.

[mnstrmdnss]

heres pics of my pede. these pics are a couple of months old, and im in the middle of the project, so i dont have the engine or tank in the pics
ill have updated pics an a day or two to show you it as it stands now

[LemonHead]

I have had the N Stampede over 2 weeks now and this thing is TOUGHHHH, and the ez start is still working great!!!!!

[tonytaz]

Hey, I have a Stampede and just love it. It has a Dodge body ,painted blue. I added an electronic speed control, dean's plugs, softened the springs which makes it hug the ground really well and I am in the process of changing the bushings to ball-bearings and adding smaller proline tires for road/hardpack. I hope the smaller tires drop the ride height just enough as this truck is a little tippy. All in all I love my Stampede, it handles well and is very fast with the stock 20-turn Stinger motor. It jumps really well and is all around fun. I will soon add a faster motor and change the gearing and see what happens. Always remember....The Stampede Rocks!! I will post a picture of it as soon as I get the new tires on it!!

[cavfan1]

My pede just got done spending 8 months in the closet in my room. It has no body right now, losi shocks, ball bearing parodox, rpm axle carriers, rpm gear cover, ball berings, shiny CVDs, slipper clutch and dirt hawgs on it. I put it on the track a week ago and was surprised how well it handled and how fast it went with 1500 sport packs. Hopefully it will see some jumps later this summer.

[tonytaz]

Right on, good to hear, I am glad you appreciate the pede. I just ordered an rpm gear cover as well in yellow. Well happy stampeding, and take care.:)

[R/Cbum4life]

mnstrmdnss-The project sounds like a real winner. I would be really intrested in seeing some pics of the beast.
tonytaz-when you put smaller wheels on expect a huge decrease in your speed. I put regular stadium truck tires on mine but took them off because it is so slow with them. Just thought I would let you know.
Thanks for finally speeking up around here. Lets keep this forum going!

[tonytaz]

Hi, thanks for the advice on the smaller wheels. I will take some pics with the web cam of my pede very soon and I will send them to you. Thanks and take it easy. Send me some pics of your pede too!! Thanks.

[R/Cbum4life]

i melted my last motor and I dont want to do that again any one have some reccomended gearing for a 16 turn double?

[R/Cbum4life]

WAKE UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[broken_parts]

Try a 15T pinion and 87T spur (u can change this one though)
B_P

[R/Cbum4life]

do you know how many # teeth are on the stock spur gears (the white gears)I cant count that high! haha! And how many are on the pinion? I just got a trinty caliber for $25 its a good looking motor ball bearings, installed capicators, double winds. the works! Thanks for your help! By the way thanks for responding a spark can start a flame!

[broken_parts]

big white gear is the spur gear the littler metal one is the pinion gear, on a stock pede their is a 18 tooth pinion and 87 or 84 tooth spur gear.....
B_P

[R/Cbum4life]

wow that was a really fast response I edited my message and well i was doing that you must have posted. what a quinki dink! Is an 18/87 close enough??

[broken_parts]

18/87 close enough for what? stock gear sure.. but 16x2 noo that would make it get really really hot....
B_P

[broken_parts]

Well heres a link to my almost completed pede project... i think its pretty coolllll..Here it is (http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=69287)

[R/Cbum4life]

so what are you reccomending? Cool pede!

[R/Cbum4life]

I ran three batterys through it all on grass today and it stayed really cool. But maybe thats because its only like 35 out.

[broken_parts]

For gearing with a 16T i would go with 15/87...........
B_P

[StAmPeDe MaN86]

mine has: a trinity p2k2 pro, novak explorer II, stock body, alum. shock caps.

next ill have: new body, new gearing, , trinity sapphire 17t double or single, and shocks that will keep the truck from doin wheelies.

[R/Cbum4life]

I would reccomend some big bores next.

[Skelbow]

here is my stampede.

-Super Rooster
-Futaba 3PDF controller
-Hitec 615mg servo
-5052 Aluminum chassis
-custom 1/4" aluminum shock towers
-custom skids
-GPM aluminum maxx bellcrank
-GPM Maxx wheel hexes and lock nuts
-Dual magnetic mayhem motors
-dual aluminum idler gears
-Emaxx suspension
-Arms
-Yokes
-driveshafts
-steering knuckles
-RPM maxx clawz rims
-Proline Maxx Masher tires
-Proline F-350 bod
- 8 AE maxx alu shocks (not in pic)

Prolly some other stuff too :)

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid28/p019484bdca96a18fe61fc3783a7f1f6f/fdfd36cf.jpg

Hope you like it :D

[R/Cbum4life]

Dude just by an e-maxx. What do you get for runtime on that hawg. Lets see some pics without the body on. IT does look really cool though. I can see that was quit a project.

[broken_parts]

Sweet, skel...... Today i added bell-crank and a alunium skid plate....... Skelbow i didnt know u had that much stuff, u like that chassis?
B_P

[Skelbow]

I am working on some other pix. I really wish I had a digi cam, but I don't :mad:

Why not just buy an Emaxx? Um, cuz I don't want to lol. I luv building projects and being different, as you can see. I get the same runtime of a maxx, same speed, and I am only using one battery (Though it is an 8 cell)

I have just as mmuch fun as a maxx, with half the downtime, and I can trully call this truck mine :)

My chassis, is 5052 2mm, and has held up perfectly. I got it customly made by Adrenaline RC.

[big2wons]

Dudes,

What size tires fit for the N stampede... i hear it takes 2.2, but am having a hell of a time finding the right size rims that aren't made by traxxas...

i think i want aluminum rims... does anyone know of somebody that makes them?

[broken_parts]

Yes any 2.2 will work but the best ones are mashers, masher 2000, and the stock tires.....As for rims... the only ones are RPM's or the stock ones... unless u buy Thuder Tech's extrand a block
B_P

[R/Cbum4life]

Correct me if I'm worng but to my knowledge the mashers and the stocks are all that is made with the high sidewalls.

[RS4rally1124]

can you convert a e pede to a npede i was wondering if it is at all posible. I have seen a t3- gt conversion wondering if you could with a pede


JT

[RCtinkerman]

Just thought I'd come in here to see what's going on in the toy truck forum:D

[Usagi]

thats not nice tinker:p

[R/Cbum4life]

Has anyone had trouble with stripping gears inside the gear box. I have stripped the middle one(idler gear? I need to brush up on my vocab)4 times now. Do you know of anygood ways to fix this. I have heard you cant run metal on metal b/c of radio interference but is that true? I am going to switch the middle gear to a metal and the top to a plastic and see if this lasts.

[Soya]

My Stampede's got a D4 16*2, integy 2400 matched, Novak Rooster. This combination is AWESOME!! If you decide to put some serious distance between your truck and the ground, may I suggest landing on something soft. I jumped my Stampede about 10 feet high and 22 feet long and landed on concrete. BAD idea. Broke the rear end off the truck. Again. Maybe I'll make some aluminum ladder bars.......

[Izzy]

I love my Stampede. Almost all stock except for an esc and full bearings and larger RPM hubs carriers. It still cruises pretty good though and is almost impossible for me to roll over. I got this truck to see what all the fuss was about and now I know:D

[R/Cbum4life]

Hey thats a nice looking stampede. They are great aren't they?

[WheelNut]

Hey! sup guys

I was wondering if anyone here would be interested in buying some hand made aluminum skid plates? about $20 for a f/r set. And I can also make esc mounts in lotsa shapes if you want something like that.

Just wondering if there's any demand for this?

[R/Cbum4life]

You got pics of these? I made some with stainless steel they are innvincible. It wraps all they way around the front bumper. The middle section is open and the rear goes up and protects the motor. Sorry i dont have pics

[YERF DOG]

How should I gear my pede i'm useing a 14x2 moter :confused:

[guss]

does any company make a dodge ram body for the pede? thanks

[R/Cbum4life]

Closest thing that I know of is the stock body. That looks alot like a ram. Check www.proline.com I think they make one.

[aphex4000]

Does anyknow know if HPI MT wheels will fit on a Stampede? If not, what wheels will? Thanks

[broken_parts]

Yerf, id go with 13/87
guss, i think parma makes one...

aphex,i think they will but they do require a drill,etc...

Thanks BP

[R/Cbum4life]

Do you guys actually run your truck with the slipper? I run a 16 turn in my truck and I realize 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. What can I do?

[broken_parts]

I run the slipper, works good, tighten it all the way, then back it off about 1/8th of a turn... U can have ur machiset shop machine u a alumnium diff gear ring, so then it would be unstopable...
BP

[R/Cbum4life]

Yes i know that. Don't anyone of you others have this problem?

[broken_parts]

I have only stipped the idler twice, once was when i hit the tranny real real hard...
BP

[reptile]

:) I love my pedes yes i own 2 here's one with my Imex tires on it they are 2.2 and dwarf the masher 2000'S
As for all your gear stripping probs just run the slipper so that when you start from a dead stand still it slips for the first foot and a half or 2 this will save your gears..
http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/sweet81z28/graphics/p2231390.jpg

[R/Cbum4life]

I guess no more wheelie poppong action for me. My motto is: "If it ain't broke your not driving it hard enough."

[jdm3849]

i have an evader which has been breaking too much so i have decided to get this beast, will it hold up for extreme bashing?
i have a 17 turn sapphire in my evader and am going to transfer it to the stamp,will it does wheelies from a stand start? i also have a futaba mc330cr which is 1" by 1" so will i nedd the rpm esc mounting plate? one more thing, do the esp nerf bars or bumper protect it and look cool?

[R/Cbum4life]

over all the truck is really strong. Parts are cheap and it is a blast to run.

[jdm3849]

i am planning on getting the stampede kit and some "kits" come prebuilt just without the electrics,thats why they call the kits i want to know if the stampede "kit" is a real kit or just prebuilt,also,does it come with the slipper clutch cause i have heard that those kits at tower are old and dont have a slipper clutch

[aphex4000]

I ordered a kit from Tower Hobbies mid February while it was expected to arrive in "Late Feb." Unfortunately the kit has not arrived yet and the stock status has been changed to "Mid Mar."

According to the features list at Tower, the slipper clutch is included in the kit:

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p.pgm?Q=1&I=LXJE56&P=7

I'm not sure if "kit" requires assembly. Tower's page lists, "Assembly instructions (for maintenance,)" in the list of included items which could imply the kit is already assembled.

[broken_parts]

The kit comes in kit form where you have to put everything toegher, nothing is prebuilt, but it also comes with a stinger motor and MSC...
BP

[LongRat]

:cool: Nice thread going on here.

I run my Pede almost totally stock apart from some custom machined front A arms that I made myself and some custom hinge pins. Oh yeah, and a ModelTech brushless motor... this adds a whole new dimension to the truck. It will wheelie very easily on stock tyres and lasts about 20mins mixed running on 6 unmatched 2400s. I have been impressed with the toughness of the truck, I have only stripped 1 idler gear and this was because I forgot to install all the gearbox screws. Never had a problem since.

Pics: Pede section of my site (http://www.geocities.com/dave_beeby/machining.html)

[pedeking]

I got a stampede about a week ago. I have to say, I LOVE IT
its a fun little truck

[R/Cbum4life]

For those of you who were wondering about the kit I am pretty sure you have to build it. I Would really reccomend this because than you know the truck inside and out. I could put one togather w/out the instructions now. THe building process is quite simple. I have built three of these know, one got crushed by a suburban (OWW) the other is the one i have now and I also built one for my bro. If your going to bash this beast around you better build it b/ I guarantee you will find yourself breaking some parts but dont worry as you get better at driving you wont break as much and you can do just as much bashing. There is my 2 cents worth . I hope it helps.

[R/Cbum4life]

LongRat is there a website for the company that makes that. If you could give me a page with that model on it it would be cool. How much does one of these cost and how big of stuff can you make on one? Is it possible to make a chassis?h

[LongRat]

I assume you mean the machine I made the A-arms with. It is an Emco Unimat 3, there is a lot of info about these table top machines on the web. I got mine second hand for about the same as $150 or so, but I am in the UK. Don't know if these machines are still available in the US. You could make a chassis on this machine, although you might have to move it around a bit, it would be about the biggest thing it could easily handle.

[LongRat]

I assume you mean the machine I made the A-arms with. It is an Emco Unimat 3, there is a lot of info about these table top machines on the web. I got mine second hand for about the same as $150 or so, but I am in the UK. Don't know if these machines are still available in the US. You could make a chassis on this machine, although you might have to move it around a bit, it would be about the biggest thing it could easily handle.

Here is a link with a pic and specs of the machine:

http://www.lathes.co.uk/emco/page3.html

[R/Cbum4life]

Oh i didnt happen to notice your from the u.k. amazing how our hobby is worldwide. Thanks for the link.

[jdm3849]

im going to orde a pede kit from tower really soon, i have a futaba mc330cr it is about 1 inch by 1 inch.......will i need the rpm esc mount? thanks

[Timmy]

Hey Mike. You probably won't need the ESC mount but you can always get it to be sure. I think it like 4 bucks. My question is does anyone have a video of a Stampede. Also has anyone tried crawling with their Stampede even though it 2WD. Besides Bigger Cariers and Bearings are there any other must have hop-ups. I Kinda am thinking about getting one to bash with. I can't seem to get my T3 to do what I think a Stampede is capable off. Also I want to try my hand at making some custom alumunim parts and I know there are alot of Stampede owners out there.

[aphex4000]

I JUST got my Stampede from Tower late last week. They seem to have been out of stock for about a month and a half.

If you're looking for a list of essential upgrades for this truck, you can find it at this site:

http://www.ultimatetraxxas.com/ultimate/stampede.asp

I own a Futaba esc as well, and I find it is very convenient to have the RPM esc mount. The mount gives you an even surface to mount on and an easy way to remove the esc during routine maintenance.

Bye the way, the stock tires have much greater traction on uneven or gravel surfaces with additional grooves cut into the treads. Cutting all the tires takes about two hours but it's well worth it. Here is a picture of my tires after the work:

http://users2.ev1.net/~granvia/tires/tires1.jpg

[V-Mac]

Ive had my pede for about two weeks and I love it. It has a speedgems 14t double, rebel esc, full bearings with rpm carriers, rpm yellow gear cover & esc mount, gs racing servo saver (yellow), associated gold shocks (off an old 10T), losi springs (yellow rear and pink front), traxxas "dish" wheels, robinson racing 14 tooth pinion, kimbrough 87 tooth spur and hpi alumanim wheel nuts. This setup works very well, Im also running sanyo 2400's with powerpole connectors.
Ive also done some dremel work to the truck and lightened it considerably. I cut battery slots in the chassis, shaved the a-arms, cut slots in both shock towers and lowered the body about an inch (I know they did the same things at ultimatetraxxas.com, but it WORKS!). My pede can keep up with my friends xxt on the track, and at the samtime out-bash any other truck on the market.

BTW, Kewel thread going here!

-Vince

[Duratarx Queen]

One of my buds has a pede and got the rpm carriers and some green sealed bearrings for it, was running the stock bearings till they blew up on him, hopes to run it this week if the weathers good :)

[Mr. Pede]

Hey all,

Nice thread going here, lets keep it alive.

I have had my pede for close to a year now. I think its a wonderful truck and has lots of potential.

As for some of the earlier questions. The kit is truly a kit. EVERYTHING needs to be built. Right down to building the shocks and putting the tires on the rims. Overall its a pretty easy kit to assemble.

I had some problems getting the shocks to seal properly and a few Speed control problems. But a set of Big Bore shocks and a Electronic Speed control took care of that.

Towerhobbies.com has the pede kit in stock last I checked for anyone who would be interested in getting one.

*Timmy* - I have done a very little bit of crawling with my pede. I locked the diff a few weeks ago and set up some stuff in my basement, with posi in the rear it does quite well. Be warned this would be VERY hard on the gears and drive line if you are doing lots of pavement driving. I have the Steel output yolks and havent had a problem with it so far.

I have a second pede coming that I am going to use for parts. Thinking of trying a 4x4 conversion possibly. Also Dual suspension on each wheel is a possiblity, working out some details on that right now.

Anyone here use both Masher 2000's and Imex Pullers? Any Thoughts on which are better? Anyone have some pics of them side by side?

Well I think I'm done rambling for now. If anyone wants to chat or has any questions post here or ICQ me @ 30629259 or AIM - thewebgod12345.

-Matt :cool:

[V-Mac]

I also got the truck in "kit" form. Everything does need assembled, and it came with the slipper clutch. Its one of the cheapest kits out there, ($74.99 at ultimatehobbies.com) and in my opinion, one of the best. I strongly recommend anyone looking to buy the truck to buy the kit, its very easy to assemble, and it comes with a clear body instead of one of those ugly prepainted traxxas ones.

Also. I cant see the point of having dual shocks for each wheel on the pede, the truck is very light for a monster truck, and even tho it would look cool, I cant see it doing anything but adding wieght. Anyway, just my 2 cents.

-Vince

[Mr. Pede]

Hey,

The dual suspension was just an idea i had. I already have the shocks to do it. If I did a 4x4 conversion that would increase the weight of the truck quite a bit so dual shocks would help out.

Im getting another rolling chasis pede in a week or so then I might start a 4x4 conversion. Havent really decided yet.

Well anybody else here do some custom stuff for their pede?

-Matt :cool:

[V-Mac]

Mr. Pede, if you decide to do the 4x4 conversion, let us know how it turns out. I do think dual shocks would be a good idea on a 4x4 pede.

-Vince

[Mr. Pede]

Im seriously considiering it as All I will really have to buy is the HPI Steering parts for the frontend, a few pieces of aluminum.

Also either a SuperRooster ESC or another LRP ESC and Y the one I have and the new one together. I already have dual 17x1 and Dual Stinkers and I have a rolling chasis pede on the way.

Anyone here convert to 4x4? I have seen a couple ways to do it but I am always open to new ideas. 'IF' I decide to do the conversion after I get it done then I might try and mount dual shocks.

Anyway I will know more when my rolling chasis arrives, probably next week sometime. I will keep you guys posted.

-Matt :cool:

[V-Mac]

Dudes! I had the worst crash ive had in my my 8 year rc experence tonite! I have a jump in my driveway I made three days ago, its an 4x8 sheet of plywood setting on two powerwheels "Barbie jeeps" (my duaghters, lol). Anyway, its about 4ft. high and when i jump it I at least get 10ft. of air and fly about 25ft. then land in the grass. Well, I pushed it a little tonight and took the curve around my driveway a little too fast and I hit the side of the jump and flipped my truck at least 30 times before it slammed into the garage! When it hit the garage, I seen the battery fly out, (held in by velcro) and I thought "SH*T, its totaled"!

I do admit I bought this truck to bash with, but damn! I thought id at least break an A-Arm or shock tower or something! But the ole pede held up! I cant say much for the stock body though, cracked in several places (but would'nt any body be?). Other than the body, I bent both of the rear optional traxxas steel turnbuckles (maybe I should go back to the stock plastic ones!) This is now my favorite rc car/truck ive ever owned, I really, really wish I would have got this one on camera.

-Vince

[Estampede1024]

I got my stampede last christmas, i've never raced at a track but I always race with my friends. It has a Novak Super Rooster ESC, A Trinity speed gems Jade 15t quad, Masher 2000's and agitator rims, also have stock tires mounted on RPM claws. Rpm esc plate rpm 5*11 bearing carriers w/ duratrax bearings, Mip CVD'S, Pro line silverado body (the other optional body (plF150) looks like ####), and blue GPM 100mm resivoir shocks all around. had to make slight modification to get the 4"ers to fit on the front. My truck hauls balls, and has enough travel to jump 30+ ft. and barely bottom out. BTW the body is outlaw black w /parma aztec mask job main body is metallic blue masked area was painted outlaw black its so cool:D :p :rolleyes:

[LongRat]

There are other possibilities for bodies for the Pede I have just found out. Don't know how many others have found this, but the bodies for the HPI RS4 MT fit perfectly. I have the Baja Bug, its a beast!:cool: :cool: :D :)

[Estampede1024]

Hey does anyone have any information on brushless motors and esc's, more specifically ModelTech ones. Also where can you buy them and are they anygood how should I gear it/them? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanx:rolleyes: :confused:

[R/Cbum4life]

I would search for discussions on electric motors and stuff to get good info. Here is my crash story short but not so sweet: I was driving my pede in the road and it got crushed by a suburban. That sucked. The whole car was ruined luckly my brand new esc and battery survived but everything else was pretty much junk. The moral of the story... DONT CHALLENGE A SUBURBAN IN A GAME OF CHICKEN !!!

[Estampede1024]

hey rcbum thats pretty funny (im not laughin though) and horrifying its happened to me but luckily it wasn't my car, I was driving my friends B3 and I accidentally drove it under a school bus doing about 30-35 it ran parralell to the tires and for a few moments actually pulled a few feet in front of the bus (complements to his 9*2 W/8 cells (WHOA!!!) yea i know! but then it hit a rock flipped over and you can figure out the rest, one word to describe it :CRUNCH!!!! it sucked but he didn't care. We salvaged: 2 of 8 cells, motor, servo, 3 wheels and tires. it just plain sucked that was about 1 n a half years agocheck out this! (http://WWW.ultimatetraxxas.com) :eek: :mad: :confused:

[LongRat]

Estampede, the place to go to find out the info is Maxxtraxx, in the ModelTech support forum and electric powerplant forum. Maxxtraxx (http://www.maxxtraxx.com)

The ModelTech (http://www.modeltech.co.uk) site is the only place you can buy the motors and controllers. However people have used others, namely Schultze controllers and Hacker motors, which are quite similar and available at some US hobby stores. Myself, I would go ModelTech, they are proven and run superbly. I will never return to brushed (except when racing.... damn rules). I run the B8XR motor and Pro-Race forwards/brake controller on 6 RC2400 cells. I get the best part of 20mins out of this, mixed crawling, jumping and fast running. And it will outrun ANY brushed motor truck. :cool:

[sean68]

http://www.ezshots.com/members/dawgman/images/dawgman-17.jpg full speed shot from a t-maxx! still tickn! its a keeper! by far the toughest truck for the $$$$$!

[roadrage]

Hey guys! You have a new member to your clan! I have just ordered a Traxxas Epede from tower. I was doing a price check, and it turned out the kit is actually cheaper than the rtr! I got a nice Futaba 75mhz radio with two servos and free decals:D for 43 dollars, and the kit for 75. That's about 110 to 120, with all I need. I got a Futaba MC330 that I'm planing to put in, going to keep the stock motor until I kill it (shouldn't take to long;) ) and next year hopefully replace it with a sapphire single. TORQUE!!:D This brings me to another question. I hear so many people having problems with their gears stripping and saying traxxas epedes have the worst trannys, well tower hobbies says it comes with a Slipper Clutch, and Ball Bearing Transmission. Should I be fine? What should I look out for while assembling the kit. I read this whole post and it looks like I shouldn't fill the shocks all the way with oil because in a hard landing they can burst? What about bodies, I love JEEPS!:D especially the Wrangler
Will this body work? Click Here (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p.pgm?Q=1&I=LXBNC8&P=7)

What should I look out for?
Building the kit?
Body work?

I'll be a regular at this thread now:D

[R/Cbum4life]

The tranny does suck. I would reccomend switching the idler gear (middle) to metal and the top gear to plastic. This combo works much better. With the stock motor it will not be as much of a problem but with a 16 turn you will find yourself stripping them quite often. The slipper clutch will prevent this but then your not going to be able to wheelie and stuff. The plastic outdrives are kinda crappy too. I would reccomend the metal ones and then get the rpm hub carrirers that accept the bigger ball bearings. The stock size ones will break. That should get you going pretty good, i would reccomend the big bores in the near future also.

[roadrage]

Arg! I can't wait to get my EPEDE! The weather is so nice here.. 90s and I don't have it to drive! I'm in New Jersey by the way.

[LongRat]

Roadrage, the Pro Line Maxx bodies will not fit, including the jeep. They are too wide and long. You need something narrower, like on a stadium truck. I think the HPI MT bodies are cool, I will post a pic of my VW beetle soon hopefully.

When I think about it, the Jeep MAY fit, but it would look more realistic and less of a monster, if you see what I mean. Could look quite cool with a bit of work maybe - the Jeep looks a bit shorter than most of the other maxx shells from the pics I have seen.

[roadrage]

Do you know where I can pick up a jeep body for the epede?

[LongRat]

Here is the HPI Baja Bug body on my E-Pede. I like it.

BTW the only jeep I can think of is the ProLine CJ8, available from pretty much all the shops. But as I say its a bit big.

[R/Cbum4life]

Hey longrat thats pretty sweet looking. I need to get a new body too my stock one broke yesterday along with a bent shock shaft. I had a little incident with a tree after going of a large jump! I hit the tree about 6 feet off the ground head on and bent the shock shaft and then it landed on its lid and shattered the holes where the rear body posts go. I am quite proud of bending a shock shaft though! The stampede takes a lot of abuse.

[V-Mac]

Ive had my pede for about a month now and ive had no problems with the tranny. I do have the alu. idler and the nylon top gear,but the tranny also ran fine stock, just set the slipper until it barely slips and it'll still do wheelies. BTW, has anyone else had trouble getting the bearings into the alu. idler gear? Man, it was a b**ch! I had to use pliers with a rag wrapped around them so it wouldnt hurt the gear. I know thier gonna be an even bigger b**** to remove and clean. Anyone else have this problem? If so, any suggestions on the best way to remove them? Well, time to find something else to PEDE on.

-Vince

[Scrad]

Hey guy's I'm selling my almost brand new Pede. Only used about 5 times. If anyone is interested go to the for sale section. Thanks.

[Green-Evader-ST]

Hey, I'm planning to order a Pede kit and have a couple questions as I've only bought RTR's in the past.

Which radio should i buy, a 75mhz or 27 mhz ? and if i plan to use the MSC that comes in the kit, I need to get a radio that has 2 servos correct?

Thanks guys!

[jdm3849]

yes you need 2 servos when you use the msc,75mhz is fm which is more expensive,27mhz is am which is less expensive and good for bashing

[Green-Evader-ST]

Thanks JDM,

So have you gotten a Pede? I recongnize ya form the Evader forum. If you've got one, what do you think?

And what's anyones opinion on the stinger motor that comes with the kit?

Thanks

[jdm3849]

i have gotten it, i love it, i drive it 4 times a day and have had it for 3 weeks and nothings broke! thats what i call fun.
the stinger motor is good for bashing because of the long run times,it has plenty torque too

the pede jumps great,my only complaint is the motor mount,motor comes loose too easily causing stripped gears

[Green-Evader-ST]

JUST ORDERED MY PEDE FROM TOWER !!!!!

Should have it by next Monday....

I got the kit version, A MC330CR ESC, and the Tower by Futaba Radio (the inexpensive one)....

Thanks to this thread for helping me choose a Stampede !

[R/Cbum4life]

jdm3849- Try putting a large washeron the bottom motor screw. This will spread the load and it shouldn't slip as much.

[V-Mac]

Jdm, they also make 75mhz AM radio's, I have a futaba mag sport thats an AM 75mhz.

-Vince

[Estampede1024]

Jdm ya know how when you screw the screws in all the way they lock the arature? well I've got a solution 4 u. put two or three washers over each screw before installing them, that way it'll hold tight and stay there. I do it too.

({****------- -:::

[jdm3849]

Originally posted by V-Mac
Jdm, they also make 75mhz AM radio's, I have a futaba mag sport thats an AM 75mhz.

-Vince

mac, roadrage told me he got a 74.999mhz(or close) radio by futaba thats FM from tower new for 44 dollars with 2 servos,i think its the am but he says its an fm,btw its the newer model
he said when he clicked the buy now button he could choose his frequency and he chose fm:confused:

[Green-Evader-ST]

Yea, I just ordered one on Tower and got a 75 mhz channel.

The description is AM, and after you click the buy it, you get to choose a frequency, but they don't say FM at the 75 level, see the pic

- David

[jdm3849]

so you think it is am? thanks for answering so quick

[Green-Evader-ST]

Yea, I'd say it's probably AM, nothing say's otherwise...


-David

[V-Mac]

I would bet that its AM, the cheapest FM radio ive seen is from hitec and its like $79.99.

-Vince

[CK9887]

Are the stock plastic outdrives on the e. stampede ok? Will they pop off if you jump alot? Cause on my n. sport they always came off, so i got the steel ones. If i had like a 17t motor would i need the steel outdrives.

Also is the stampede a good jumper? How easily does it break?

[jdm3849]

i have a 17 turn sapphire in it right now and they have held up without any problems,wait till they break to replace them,it jumps soo good its hard to explain,the thing is very strong,i have had it for 4 weeks and the only thing that has happened is stripping my servo,the servo saver is too soft though

[R/Cbum4life]

Go with the outdrives when you bust the plastics. They will eventually fall off or get stripped or something. I am running a 16 turn right now and I have the metal onmes. They are the only way to go.

[Shawn_S]

These Stampedes Rock! I just got all my stuff I plan to do to it, so lemme kno what you guys think of my set-up and help me out.

Stampede Chassis
Airtronic CX2P Fm radio
hitec 5625mg throttle servo
Novak Duster ESC
Factory Team RC10GT shocks (f/r)
Panasonic 7-Cell 3000maH pack. Some mod to fit.
Duratrax Ball Bearings
Pro-Line Silverado body.
custom ESC mount

Okay, now I need some help. I just ordered a Trinity Monster Maxx Pro E-Maxx motor. I found the dimensions and the motor will fit in the motor pod, but I don't know about mount screws. I know that the motor is a 550 size can, but I just thought that it was longer. Will it fit the mount w/o new holes?

Also, I'm looking into some new driveline parts. I'm pretty sure on the MIP CVDs for it, but are they better axles for it? Also the RPM rear hub carriers I plan on picking up.

Also will the stock gears hold up with that beast? An older RCCA mag, they modded a ruslter and they had metal gears for it. But I can't find that company newhere. So will the stockers work or are there new aftermarket ones out there?

Any help or postive comments would be appreciated greatly.

Shawn

[jdm3849]

get front rpm bearing carriers too,the stock gears should hold up,nothing has happened to mine except the motor coming loose and stripping a spur,i bet the motor mount holes will line up

[aphex4000]

Shawn_S, what are the benefits of running a 550 size motor at 8.4 Volts when the nominal voltages for a RS-550PC and RS-550VC are 12 and 14.4 Volts respectively? You could run with two 6-cell packs, but then the added weight would cut into your run time and place a greater load on the transmission.

The Stampede's transmission already has difficulty with low wind modified motors, I doubt it will fare any better with something that puts out nearly twice as much torque; even with metal gears. I had actually considered doing the same thing with two 6-cell packs instead of a single 7-cell, but I eventually settled for a 7-cell and a 14-turn double wind which produced excellent results.

Just asking out of curiosity...

BTW, you can fit a hump-back stype 7-cell battery into the chassis without any modification. I'm not sure if you were referring to the battery or the chassis when you mentioned making the mod.

[Shawn_S]

aphex, the mod I was talking about for the battery was that i had remove the msc wall and mounts. The 7-cell isn't a hump. The 7th cell is attached to the end thus the pack is very long. Then I added some graphite to stiffen up the chassis.

The benefit to using a 550 motor with that much torque is you can run tall gears.

[aphex4000]

Shawn_S, tall gears make sense. If you can find all metal gears then the end result should be very similar to replacing a 2-stroke engine with a low rev/high torque 4-stroke. I still think you would be better off modifying the battery pack(or replacing it) because the single cell on top does little to raise the center of gravity and you would not have to cut the chassis so close to the transmission. Good luck with your project! I'm pretty eager to hear how it turns out! :)

[Soya]

Shawn_S,
I put a Reedy BaddMaxx motor (15D) in my Stampede without any problems. The Gears help up fine (although I admit I used 32 pitch for jumping). The axles held up fine also. Watch out for wheelies:D
If you have a bit of extra money to spend, I suggest purchasing GPM aluminum bearing carriers. I have some and they're indestructable.
The mounting holes do line up the same as with 540's.

[Shawn_S]

soya what battery did you run and how was the run time? This is my first elec. and this 4-8 min run time are pretty quick. My mugen buggy will run for 10+ each tank!

[Soya]

I used an Integy 2400 pack. I got about 6 min. of run time. Take into consideration that I have a VERY agressive driving style. When in doubt, gas it:D :D

[Green-Evader-ST]

I'm putting my kit together last night and come to the spur gear. Directions say to put in the 87T, the kit has both an 87T and an 81T spur. I'm somewhat new and not touched on gearing before. What will the difference be between the two in terms of speed, low end torque and run time.

Stinger kit motor, 6 cell 1500 pack, Futoba MC330CR ESC.

David

[Soya]

the 81 will give more speed, but will lessen the torque. Run time should be about the same.

[Green-Evader-ST]

Thanks!

Does anyone know what the RPM of the Stinger, Kit motor is?

David

[jdm3849]

run tim will go down a little,you probobly will notice it a little,btw,the stinger motor gets hot with the 87,so watchout for the 81,youll burn your fingers real bad:eek:

[Bluetoad]

I love this little truck - I'm new to electric, got a load of nitros - T-Maxx, USA-1, MP7.5 - but it's fun to look at the other side of the fence and it's a lot less mess!!!

anyway a couple of pix of my pede, lowered body, lunsford turnbuckles, RPM hub carriers etc etc - new body to come + RPM rims.

http://www.geovisionlimited.com/epede/11.jpg

http://www.geovisionlimited.com/epede/1.jpg

http://www.geovisionlimited.com/epede/8.jpg

http://www.geovisionlimited.com/epede/9.jpg

http://www.geovisionlimited.com/epede/10.jpg

[jdm3849]

sweet pede,how did you lower the body? and did you dye those rims?

[jdm3849]

also what electronics do you have? thanks a million,make that 2 million:D

[Soya]

As for the RPM of the Stinger, I'd say about 19,500 to 23,000. Not a real rev monster:p

[Green-Evader-ST]

Thanks Soya and JDM...

Bluetoad, I'm with JDM - How'd ya lower the body? Details please.

-David

[Bluetoad]

thanks for the commets guys.

to lower the body I cut the front body posts off the support, trimmed about an inch off them and then stuck and screwed them back on. Be careful when you make the first cut - try to keep the support intact.

For the rear I simply dropped the whole supoort down to be flush with the top of the main plastic rear chassis mount. Then I made some new holes and fixed it on.
pix - sorry about the poor quality - my dcam is shockingly bad!

http://www.geovisionlimited.com/epede/frontposts1.jpg

http://www.geovisionlimited.com/epede/rearposts1.jpg

http://www.geovisionlimited.com/epede/rearposts2.jpg

I'll try to get better pix and better instructions if you would like - but that's it in a nutshell.

I think it looks way better than stock pedes - the bodies are just a little too lofted for my tastes.

BT out

[Green-Evader-ST]

Bluetoad,

I totally agree, the lowered body looks way better. I just got the kit and will lower mine from the start. thanks for the details, and thanks for the idea, your's is the first i've seen with the lowered body.

Great Job !!!!

David

[Bluetoad]

glad you like the idea - post a pic of your pede when it's all done.

later

bt

[24601]

Well, after a long tme, I am finally done. I won't say it is perfect. There are some things I want to change in the future, but for now, here it is:

all the pics:
http://community.webshots.com/album/37667068kzNVnH

http://community.webshots.com/storage/1/v0/6/80/80/37668080yjGzKM_ph.jpg

http://community.webshots.com/storage/1/v0/6/82/98/37668298ZEXoQG_ph.jpg

http://community.webshots.com/storage/1/v0/6/81/82/37668182gkCKFn_ph.jpg


don't know if those pics will work. Let me know.

[LongRat]

Thats a great looking Pede, if you can call it that - there is not a lot of the original car left by the looks of it! Are those Maxx chassis braces?

[jdm3849]

ya i can tell they are

[Soya]

nice job 24601

[jdm3849]

nevermind on how to dye the wheels,cause i just dyed mine black tonight and they look really sweet with my blue/yellow bod.

[Green-Evader-ST]

I LIKE IT !!!! Got my Pede put together yesterday and ran it around last night. It is allot of fun. I thought the speed from the stinger was pretty decent too.

One question though, I've got the MC330CR ESC. When I go to reverse it wants to first go full high, then I can back of and control the reverse. I've set the ESC a few times and get the same result. Anyone familiar with this?

Thanks!
David

[roadrage]

Somethings wrong with my epede. The diff skips, and the truck wont drive because somethings not catching. It's as if something is stripped. I opened up the diff, and nothings stripped. Still the same problem. Anyone have any ideas? The diff came with metal gears, all are fine

[jdm3849]

the diff gears (sun gears) only get used if one wheel is still and the other is spinning,otherwise those gears dont get used,are you sure there arnt teeth missing on any of the gears?

[Soya]

Perhaps it's not your diff that's skipping

[V-Mac]

Check your outdrive screws and make sure thier tight, also, check your axles and make sure both of the pins are still there. They are very easy to lose when you have the wheels off.

-Vince

[R/Cbum4life]

Check your pinion and spur and make sure you didnt strip the plastic one. or else take your gearcase apart (after checking the outdrive yokes) and see if any of those gears are stripped. Keep us updated.

[roadrage]

It's the idle gear. I can replace it for 2.89, but an aluminium one costs 10.99. I can get 4 plastic ones for that price. Won't aluminum strip too? If it were steel than no, but aluminium? They also say not to use it if I have a metal top gear, and I do. Why?

[R/Cbum4life]

Unless you really like taking that dumb gear case all apart I would put an aluminum on in there. They say metal on metal can cause radio interference so change the top gear. this combo does not break (for me at least) and I would reccomend that.

[Bluetoad]

Here's a few more shots of my new epede. Ford F150 Pro-line shell, RPM Claws (dyed), Lunsford turnbuckles, RPM hub carriers.
The body is lowered - looks much nicer I think! Am waiting on Chameleon Pro motor - haven't decided on the ESC yet - any pointers from the experts out there?

anyway here be pix (crap camera - sorry)

http://www.geovisionlimited.com/epede/p1.jpg
http://www.geovisionlimited.com/epede/p5.jpg
http://www.geovisionlimited.com/epede/p2.jpg
http://www.geovisionlimited.com/epede/p3.jpg
http://www.geovisionlimited.com/epede/p4.jpg

bt out

[R/Cbum4life]

I use the LRP F1 pro reverse. It is a really nice esc. I am yet to have a problem with it and it has not turn limit and features easy setup with the reverse lock out option.

[Bluetoad]

thanks - I'll look into that one.

bt

[Soya]

Look into the new Duratrax, the Powerpulse(I think). 13 turn motor limit forward and reverse for $59.99! That is if you're budget minded. If not, go for a Quantum. Not cheap, but powerful and tiny.

[jdm3849]

the powerpulse is dynamites esc,The intellispeed are a good deal,the 8turn reverse is good,it has abs brakes 8 turn limit reverse and lockout for 74.99!

[Green-Evader-ST]

Bluetoad,

Your pede looks awesome! I recently built my kit, and incorporated the lowered design per your previous instructions. I agree it makes em look alot nicer... I'll post some pic's once I get around to painting my shell.

Oh, and for the ESC, I'm no expert, but I have the Futaba MC330CR in mine, around $70 bucks if i recall correct. It's got forward/brake/reverse with a reverse lockout option. It works great for me, plenty of spunk and nice run time.

David

[jdm3849]

Ya,i have that futaba esc,it started on fire twice for me,but the good thing is that they replaced it for free.but not my burnt batteries,i bought it for 69.99 at tower hobbies. I just think that that duratrax esc would be a better deal,i have a duratrax esc and it is the most reliable one i have had.I like abs brakes more than the double pump brakes on the futaba

[Green-Evader-ST]

JDM, Give me some details on the fires... what bat's/motor combination were you running?

[jdm3849]

In my evader,i had 17 turn sapphire,19/88 gearing i was using cheap 1500's and that futaba esc,no binding whatsoever. i was driving it in cold and it shut down, turned it on the next day and up in flames it went. After futaba sent it back i ran it again and it shut down,so i turned it on again the next day and poof,lots of smoke but no fire. There was no shorts in anywires. Iburnt up my only 1500's so i had to get new batteries.
but now i have run it in my pede and its been aok,i got it really drenched not too long ago and i was really scared to turn it on but it worked after resetting it about 10 times lol

[Green-Evader-ST]

thanks JDM... I took my Evaders out this weekend and ran about 4 packs through them. Not as much fun to just bash them after bashing the Pede around...

[Soya]

I always get Duratrax and Dynamite confused:p

[Bluetoad]

I think I'm going to go for the LRP FI Pro - $99ish - but by all accounts a good little beastie.

thanks for all the comments and advice - I'm new to electric so I'm playing catch-up on a lot of stuff (been a nitro man for many years! still am but like the whole electric angle).

another quick opinion type question - what tyres do you guys like on the pede - the stock ones are ok, but I fancy something a little unusual - have my eye on some Pro-line gladiator 2's - they look funky and have loads of grip. What do you guys think/run?

BT out

[V-Mac]

Masher 2k's rock on the pede. I have 3 sets of 2k's including one stock set, and 2 sets I've dremeled on for rough and loose tracks. They're also lighter than the stock pede tires.

-Vince

[Bluetoad]

hi v-mac
hmmm masher 2k's - food for thought - I've got the Maxx Mashers on my Maxx - they rock on that.

with the 2k's - Do you put foam in them or can they support themselves? I was surprised that the stock pede tyres were insertless! The stock tyres are also difficult to true - you get some real wheel shudder if you're not careful - hence my pursuit for some new bitchin' boots.

bt out

[V-Mac]

The 2k's hold up good with no inserts, especaily if there are no air holes in you rims. I love the traxxas "dish" wheels witch I drill a few holes in the back of the rims for air and I do use stadium truck inserts. This setup has worked great for me and they dont seem to "wobble" as much as the stock tires do.

-Vince

[aphex4000]

Bluetoad, you did a great job on your truck! It looks awesome!:)

[Soya]

Yeah, my stock stampede wobbles like crazy:p