Traxxas pede forum

[mr.big.rc]

to day i ran my pede all day. it was nice out today for the first time in a long time!i ended up putting 11 battery packs,9 min. a pack so close to 100 min. of running!give or take a min.i wish i had some pics of it but i will soon,feel free to post yours.thanks

Derek:D

[guss]

im getting one soon im the mail , gonna be a restore project what are some good hop-ups to get ?

[mr.big.rc]

i would get the rpm cairrers, ball bearings, e-maxx steering servo,and a good esc and motor. im running a 21t street spec motor and duratrax streak esc 16/90 gearing and it is a good combo,if you have good battery packs with this set up you should pull the wheels! my trucks is damn near bomb proof!

[guss]

is there a way tp put larger tires on the pede? (cheap hehe)

[mr.big.rc]

y u want bigger tires? you can glue your stock rims on the inside of a clod rims(never tryed it so dont hold it against me if it doesnt work).im going brushless soon so i cant wait for that!

[Poolboy51]

There is already a thread in the Electric Monster Truck thread:

http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=555143#post555143

[pededriver333]

I have a pede that i've had for some time now and I would like to buy a ESC for it, does anyone know of one that isnt to expensive and is still pretty good for the pede??? :confused:

[Reizorc]

:D
Hey guys just got a Pede for Fathers day what a wonderful wife and kids I have!!!:D

:( Bad deal though.... I only got to drive it for real 3 times before busting it up.... Hit a pole full throttle and stripped the servo, then after thinking I had it fixed:p I gunned it and lost my steering again and slammed into a brick wall breaking the front right turnbuckle... now I'm without it waiting for the LHS to fix it... I didn't want to mess with it just yet...

[evanbio]

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

evan

[JonBoy]

Reizorc Welcome to the hobby thats how I play. I charg up my batts and run till I break something, Sugestion on the servo though replace it with a cirrus BB MG servo there cheap at $22 each. Also RPM has a bumper for $7. That stuff might save you money in the long run.

evanbio The Rustler is more of a race truck. Its lower to the ground with smaller tires. Wont Wheelie(saying you cant make one). If your looking for something to Race, Put street tires one and run on road I would get the rustler Or Evader is prob a better choice for a stadium truck, As far as the Pede I like mine alot but I have a alot into mine for a man with little $$. Anyway I sugest you NEED the RPM bearing carriesr and bearing thats going to run you about $25 to $30. Also a RPM front bumper $7

[Reizorc]

Thanks for the advice, I'll look into that, as I've already replaced and stripped the damn thing again!

[Heavy Throttle]

Originally posted by guss
is there a way tp put larger tires on the pede? (cheap hehe)

Maxx Converison (http://lindquistproductions.com/heavy_throttle/conversions/maxx_tires/index.html)

I hear in a few more months ESP will be releasing there hex design witch is probbly based off of my design.

[SS Pede]

Maybe we can get a Pede forum going again, I can't find the old one :)

Basically I love my Novak SS5800 BL, I'm just trying to figure out the glitching. I may have to break down and buy an FM radio system, I just wish I had a way to test it without buying it first (no buddies in the area with FM radios).

I have a new Proline Hummer H2 SUT body that I have yet to paint. I just want to do something simple that will look OK, since it's my first paint job.

I just ordered another matched GP3300 pack from PMR, that'll be cool. I've gotten 20 minute run times with those! I'm not lying or exaggerating! Your results may vary but I'm very impressed with these cells.

Pretty soon I plan on getting Powerpole connectors, the Tamiya's work fine for me now but I might as well switch over.

I also replaced the idler gear with an aluminum one recently, hopefully the lube I have will work well with the tranny. We'll see, I really like the lube (Aerocar super speed lube, something like that) hopefully it works well.

So that's what's happening with my Stampede, what's happening with yours?

[VMGCrawlin]

I have mine on ebay
Link is:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=44029&item=5924139728
Im gettin a Mini giant
and saving up some moolah

[krawlercrazy14]

Here is my pede!!It has aluminum shocks,5x11 bearings and bearing carrers,swamperbogger tires, ofna off set rims, 13t trinity motor[kobal],duratrax streak,14t pinion and 90t spur gear,and 10 cells!!This truck dose unstopable wheelies, all my truck dose is wheelies!! let me know how it looks. later zack
http://community.webshots.com/photo/109655956/150376270YxhyoH

[The_Mini_Giant]

the rustlers are alot more durable than the pede.i have owned both and my rusty is nuke proof.btu i wish i had my stampede still,isold it to a friend.they are unbeatable for jumping or wheelies.

[hpi Pro2]

I got a pede a week ago whats the best upgrades and what aluminum shocks are good I dont feel like spending 60$ for big bores.

But so far my truck has a rooster esc, a gm3 pro 27t motor, 2 2400s and one 2000. futaba 75mhz am radio i had laying around and other then that its pretty much stock. Im looking into bearings, shocks, and cvd's for now. But for xmas im thinking about going brushless I'm not sure yet.

[bullmastiff]

You can use duratrax evader st aluminum shocks they fit.


Bryan

[guver]

I just finally upgraded to 8 cells and a stocker 20 turn motor. Works great, much faster than stock....

[SS Pede]

8 cells...thats a lot of cells! Have you burned up the stock motor yet?

hpi Pro2 - If you get bearings, you should probably get RPM's 5x11 bearing carriers and some 5x11 bearings to go with them. The 5x8 bearings will work, but they can break much more easily than 5x11's. For shocks you could buy aluminum shock caps. They make the shocks more durable without spending a ton of money. Just put teflon plumbers tape around the threads so the oil doesn't leak out. The stock drive shafts should work well for you, but if you go with CVD's make sure you keep an eye on the pins. The pin that goes through the joint between the dogbone and the axle can work loose. I put a small strip of electrical tape around my CVD's at that point to keep the pin from moving. And for brushless...it's awesome if you can afford the initial cost. And there is almost no maintenance, just clean/oil the bearings every once in a while.

Next up for my Pede is to paint my new body (will be my first paint job) and buy Powerpole connectors. My Tamiya's haven't melted yet, but it's only a matter of time...

[pudder]

Where the hell did the other pede forum go? All of a sudden a few of us were posting in the nitro pede forum!???

[guver]

No I still have it, but am running a 20 turn photon now.

I've not been getting any notififactions from this forum. rc zone

[guver]

I just realised something, my stock 20 turn stinger has the timting retarted. It is about 10 degrees after. It would make a nice reversed motoer then

Can someone verify this for me it's a stinger 20 turn came in my e-pede. I wonder if that's why they say the stinger get hot?

[SS Pede]

Where the hell did the other pede forum go? All of a sudden a few of us were posting in the nitro pede forum!???
Yeah, it sort of just disappeared.

guver - Maybe check the traxxas forums for info on the Stinger's timing? I have never heard that it is retarded, but I don't know. People seem to agree that the Stinger runs hot no matter what.

[guver]

another forum told me the can is retarded 12 deg. but the armature is advanced 12 deg. so it is a 0 timing.....

[henry_huckem]

yeah, i think the stinger motor just IS retarded....

[pudder]

I concur.

The only good thing I've used a stinger for is take the armature out, get the comm cut and use it as a play motor. They work very well in a rebuildable can with bearings. I've actually used them in races and faired well.

[pudder]

Since this pede forum is relatively new, heres my pede.

The still shots are of my newest body. The other ones are of my old Chevy body.

Features:

JR XR3 Radio
Novak SS BL w/ 5800 motor
Kimbrough Heavy Duty Servo Saver
Custom Aluminum Battery Hold Downs
Aluminum Shock Caps
Hardened Steel Yokes
Lowered body mounts
Custom Cut tires
Hitec HS-5625 MG servo
Dremeled chassis to allow various battery positioning
New antenna mounting location (better reception)
Swami Bar

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC09005.JPG
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC09006.JPG
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/pedewheelie3.gif
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/pedewheelie6.gif
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/pedewheelie1.gif

[SS Pede]

Looking good pudder. I haven't done much with the Pede lately (snowy and busy), but I just opened up the SS5800 motor to clean it a bit. My Novak is still going strong, except for the glitching we talked about a while ago. I need a new antenna. I managed to break off the replacement one! Maybe a fixed antenna would get the glitching down to a more manageable level.

[pudder]

Ya, I havent touched my pede since early summer when my BL motor went. The magnets were spinning on the motor shaft, so I sent it in to Novak and hopefully I will get a replacement motor soon. I really want to try out the bl in my Corally RDX too :D

[cummins driver]

Hey guys! Man its been forever since ive been on here. Ive still got the pede. A few mods: 16t trinity motor(2 of them), 16t duratrax ESC, locked rear differential, 3 channel traxxas radio, aluminum idler, and some Chrome stock chrome rims with some neat tires(not sure what kind they are), and the stock white nylon rims with masher 2k's on the back, and stock up front. I have been pretty caught up in my 94 2500 4x4 Cummins Turbo Diesel here latley now that ive had my liscence a while, and hopefully i will have the pede back running tomorrow. It hasnt been running in a while, but i want to get it going again now, hopefully in time for some good snow. We havent had hardly any snow yet; just a small ice storm, so i havent missed much yet, but i hope we get at least a few good snows before summer comes again, for me to run it in. I still have the stock body, but i am about ready for an aftermarket one, as mine is getting rough. So is this the new stampede forum? Good to be back.lol

Eric

[pudder]

Cool, sounds like a nice truck! I drive a 2000 Chevy Malibu. It's alright and I hate small cars so I wont drive anything smaller. I also have a 1977 Ford Granada w/302 I drive the crap outta, but it is stuck in a snow bank until the cold lets up here a bit.

My friend at racing is trying to get me to get my pede going for carpet racing, so I might have a pede day sometime. :)

[SS Pede]

I still haven't gotten around to buying powerpole connectors yet. I haven't gotten around to painting my H2 SUT body yet either. I'm trying to figure out how to do it simply, it will be my first paint job. I don't want to have to mask tons of stuff. A chrome grill would be cool, but maybe just all black for the whole thing will be ok. Might look kind of evil. :)

Pudder, what kind of radio do you have? I'm trying to figure out the most likely radio to eliminate glitching, if I do eventually buy a new radio. Sorry if I've already asked you this. :)

[pudder]

I use the JR XR3 for all my rc vehicles. They don't make them anymore since they are making the JR XS3 which is basically just an improved XR3.

[cummins driver]

Hopefully tonight ill have my pede running again! I wired everything back up last night, and i just need to mount the ESC/reciever good, and dad is supposed to be picking me up a set of rear hinge pin screws or whatever you want to call them. The ones that hold the A-arms to the transmission. Somehow i lost them when i took it apart :o . I might also, call him, and get him to pick me up an extra set of rear rims because the tires that i have that i like, and all match are on traxxas stampede front chrome rims, but the back are on Duratrax Maximum MT rims, and the hex is stripped out of one of them, so i might try switching them onto Pede rims so i can run them all the way around instead of just having to use the ones on the front rims for the back. I thought about making a snowplow, and having it lifted with the servo on the 3rd channel, but i dont know. We dont get enough snow, and it probably wouldnt push much bieng 2wd anyway's. I need to sell my T-Max, and buy a wild dagger or some kind of 4wd electric truck that is good, but cheap, so i can play with it. I could probably find one on Ebay, or maybe even trade probably. I dont seem to have any luck keeping a nitro running, but i can always keep my electrics going, so i guess i just need to stick with them.lol They are not as messy, and easier/cheaper to run too, and most the time, just as much fun. I love Nitro's, but i havent had a good one yet. Some day ill buy a brand new one, and maybe it will be fine. Anyway. I will post some pictures of the Pede whenever i get it running, and get the tiures switched over. My real truck has 173k miles on it, but its got a few Mods, and it will scat pretty good for a 7000lb truck. Ive out ran my buddies 2003 4x4 ext cab 2500 6.0l V-8 gas chevrolet with it :D

Eric

[pudder]

The wild dagger looks pretty cool. I think I'd rather have a clod or TXT personally. Since I never drive my rc's in the snow anymore, I have been playing around iwth my Tamiya TLT-1 lately. Its a real fun little truck and its small enough, but not too small, to drive in one of my sheds with a clay floor. There are some pretty deep ruts in the back from parking large trucks and trailers so there is some good crawling terrain too. :D

What mods do you have on your Chevy? With a performance chip you can get some mad hp out of those deisels! I wouldn't mind doing a few mods to my Malibu but money is a limiting factor right now lol. About the only thing I've done to it is put on some trucker girl mud flaps. :)

[cummins driver]

I have a Dodge. Dont guess i made that very clear.lol My buddy has the gas Chevrolet that i raced when we went to the drag strip. Mine is a 94 Cummins, which is an all mechanical motor. Nothing electronic, so you cant chip it. A fuel plate is basically like a chip in my truck(which is what i have), it just gives it more fuel faster. If i can ill post a picture of the smoke :D :D I have a bigger turbo housing, Governor Spring Kit(lets it fuel higher int he RPM's), a fuel plate, and a straight pipe, and big cone K&N air filter. Diesels are so easy to get power out of its not funny. My torque converter slips right now, but when i get an aftermarket one,. i may get bigger injectors. Here is a picture of it smoking just a little. :D

[cummins driver]

Just got my Pede back together and ran it with a 16t triple i have. I like the 16t double better, but it will still move out with the triple :D . Its amazing how much difference a battery can make in power too. I ran one of my not so good packs through it first, and it didnt have a lot of power. I put a used, but good pack in there, and it made all the difference. Twice as much power. I wish i hadnt locked the differential. It seems a lot harder on the rear end, but if its not to expensive i may buy another planetary, and leave it open, and throw in there. Donuts on blacktop are easy, and its practically uncontrolable on the concrete in the garage. :D I might take it to school with me toimorow, and run it in the parking lot some. It usually draws a crowd. Do you think a nitro Stampede would be any faster than mine? Mines pretty darn quick,and with the 16t double, last i checked it topped out at about 24-25mph. The nitro im sure might be quicker on top end, but what if we were racing around a track where top end wasnt really needed? I just wish i had someone to run with. I dont know of anyone that is into R/C's around here, so i have no one to run with. I have plenty of room to run it, just no one to run one with me. :( I wish my runtimes were longer, and that is the only thing i really like better about nitro's if you can keep them running that long, but i soend more time trying to get them started than anything :rolleyes: . I would love to have a TXT-1, just to much $. Ill probably end up not buying anything else for a while, but who knows. This summer when im making some $ i might buy some stuff I think i need. I actually have a homemade clod frame. I ought to just buy the axles/motors/tires and wheels, and a good ESC, and have a nice crawler. Oh well. The pede is fine for now. I traded a Duratrax Evader for my T-Maxx. I should have just kept the Evader. I liked it, but it seems a little breakable, though while i had it, it did good, and was fun to drive. So what you think of the picture :D

Eric

[pudder]

Cool man. I know someone who'se soon buying a new Dodge diesel, but right now has a 95 2500 4x4 extended cab. Its prettymuch like your truck but has (what I think) a more attractive appearance mostly from the running boards, and large KUMHO tires.

Straight pipe is the way to go though :D I have my Granada Straitpiped. I love to hear that roar of a V-8, plus it fits the redneck style of the car.

I also have added some 4x4 decals on the rear quarterpanels, which arent pictured. The interior is the nicest thing of the car. There are no rips in the seats, dash has no cracks, and it is just in good condition. I also got new rear tires since these pics.

Here are a few pics of my Granada:

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/granasmoke2.gif
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC09710.JPG
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC09711.JPG
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC09666.JPG
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC09715.JPG

[cummins driver]

That first picture is great.lol It is nice inside! Pretty much spotless.

Eric

[pudder]

Well, since we seem to be posting about our real vehicles, I have one other to show.
It is my 1965 Dodge A-100. It is getting a frame up restoration. The framework has already been done, it is painted, as is the underbody. The rest of the body is now in the works. Currently, I am sanding it down in preparation for body work, removing dents, etc. Eventually, the truck will be getting a Dodge 360cui. and automatic transmission which I have. Pics:

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC09894.JPG
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC09890.JPG
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC09887.JPG
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC09889.JPG

[cummins driver]

Yeah. I actually saw your A-100 on another thread the other day. Should be a cool project. lol

Eric

[JonBoy]

What motor to get mad wheelies? Im thinking about upgrading motors curently have a 17t speed gem 2 and want alot more wheelies. Would a 15t speed gem extreme make the differece im looking for?

[SS Pede]

Novak Brushless would give you mad wheelies. As far as a 15T motor goes, I honestly don't know if it would be a huge jump up from the 17T. It should definitely be noticeable, but I don't know if it would give "mad wheelies" or not. I've only used the stock Stinger motor and the Novak SS5800. Yeah, that's a big difference. :)

[JonBoy]

I went ahead and ordered the 15t. Yeah it is only 2 turn different but also a better quality motor.

[cummins driver]

I run a 16t double trinity Chrominum. It wheelies pretty darn good from a stand still if it will get traction. A lot of the time it just likes to spin. :D I have seen one with a brushless, and you talk about wicked. Rolling 30mph wheelies!! It was rediculous fast!

Eric

[pudder]

Mod motors are good, but I like 19 turns for bashing. They provide excellent performance, good speed, great torque. I had a Chameleon 2 Pro in my pede year or so back, that was a fun motor. Wheelies like nothin!

[pudder]

My Novak SS 5800 replacement motor is in the mail today! I am probably going to get my pede ready and take it on the dirt road later. :D I'm so happy I will be able to drive it again!

[SS Pede]

Sweet. :) I'm have Traxxas body washers and Powerpole connectors on the way. Definitely want to get those things hooked up. Dunno how much longer the Tamiya connectors will last with the SS5800!

[pudder]

lol You're still using the Tamiya Connectors? I've been using Powerpole for a few years. I might switch to Corally connectors because the powerpoles get worn out after a while and thats not good for touring car racing.

[pudder]

Well I got my pede going this morning and took it for a drive on the dirt road. It ran prettymuch the same as it used to, but my run was cut short when I clipped the jump from the wrong side and broke my shock.

[SS Pede]

I bent my right-rear shock shaft one time, landing a big jump on the right rear wheel. I bent it back to almost-straight with my bare hands. :)

Yeah, still using Tamiya's!! I guess I don't drive my truck enough to have worn them out yet. I'm getting antsy. I want to drive my truck! This weekend is busy though, and there's a lot of snow that could melt, and things would get messy.

[havef8th]

Hi all! I'm new to the Pede forum. I bought 2 rollers off of Ebay. A sledgehammer and a Stampede. I have been running touring cars for a few months but my friend bought a Savage and I thought it was pretty cool. I have always enjoyed the electric cars because they are clean and quiet. I live in a nieghborhood were nitro would be just too loud. But anyway the Stampede seems to be real popular. Would a 12T caliber motor and duratrax intellispeed 12t esc make this pede tough? Let me know and Thanks!

[guver]

That should really make it fly good. Just gear down slight from stock.

[havef8th]

Yeah I'm real anxious to get those trucks. If anyone is interested I have a Traxxas 4Tec roller for sale.it is complete except for motor and radio.

Thanks for the input Guver

[guver]

How much? is it rtr?

[pudder]

I know a friend who had one of the higher end Intellispeed ESC's and it performed pretty good for him racing touring car, so it should be good for your stampede!

[havef8th]

How much? is it rtr?

It has everything except for the motor and radio. I still have the box and all of the paperwork. It is completly assembled and is setup for road course. Sometimes I had it setup for oval. The tires have good tread maybe only 30 minutes of run time on them. The main drive belts have only about an hour of runtime on them. I only want $85.00 for it. The body is stock and has some rash on it. There are no broken parts and it has the foam bumper installed all so. Let me know if you want it.

[guver]

Yopu have any feed back anywhere I can check?

[havef8th]

Yopu have any feed back anywhere I can check?

Not really... My ebay id is "angelsk_bg" but I have never sold anything on Ebay, I just buy. I can send you some pictures of it in the morning if you want me too. I just need an email address or I guess I could post them here. I live in Duncan, SC. I don't know where you live but I could check the shipping price, if you are interested.

[ineed2selmycars]

how much would u guys buy a stampede for if it has a tekin rebel, hitec servo, airtronics reciver and controller, and a 19 turn speed gems. also it runs perfect has a ball diff and new springs ??

[jdm3849]

Maybe $120?

Hi, I have big bores that leak from the bottom and top. The diaphrams are in good condition, so i'm thinking of wrapping the threads with teflon tape.

I would like to replace the o-rings and spacers at the bottom of the shocks, but I do not know how to get that large black C-clip(?) off!!

Thanks

[cummins driver]

C clip; you should just be able to get some needle nose pliers, and pop it off. Thats how i always take off c-clips.

Eric

[jdm3849]

Are you sure you're talking about C-clips, and not E-clips?

Do I squeeze the two ends together with pliers?

[pudder]

You just pull the two holes towards each other. Not sure what tool would be best for that though... maybe really small pliers... might work?

I am going to order new front shocks for my pede. I might just get the optional aluminum shocks because I'm tired of the plastic ones breaking from abuse.

[Stormfront13]

Newbie question.... I was looking on ebay at bodies and came across one that I would like to figure out if I could use it on a Stampede or not. The listing says that it is a 1/10 190mm Proline body. Can I use this? If so, how difficult would it be to make this work? Pardon my stupidity as I have ordered my truck but have not gotten it yet so I am not certain of how the body mounts. Thanks!

[pudder]

You can use prettymuch any body on the stampede without customizing body mounts, except for suv type bodies which require longer rear body posts.

Since you mentioned its a 190 mm body, its probably intended for electric touring cars since they use 190mm bodies. You will most likely need to trim the wheel wells out more for wheel clearance since 190mm bodies are meant for onroad cars and are wider than say a Chevy Silverado for the stampede. Nevertheless, the body should still work iwth trimming.

[stampede guy]

hi...I was wondering if there is any way to lower the body down that dosent requier me to buy new parts. also if any of you have street tires on your pede please give me a link to a pic of them. Thanks

[pudder]

I have done this to my stampede. All you need to do this is a dremel, drill, and a couple of screws.

Cut the body posts off where the vertical round part meets the horizontal flat part, so you just have a round body post. Cut it to the length you want, then drill a hole through the body post mount and also in the bottom of the body post for the screw to keep it on.

Here are some pictures of my truck with the modification.
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC07724.JPG
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC05716.JPG
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC05719.JPG
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC09008.JPG

[ineed2selmycars]

go to swami-rc.com it shows how to do it... its pretty easy i did it... love the results

[ineed2selmycars]

just upgraded my pede... from 19t to a 13t.... crazy... and i'm going to make some new batteries but i'm not sure if i should do 7 or 8 cells.... any advice??

[guver]

with 13 turn , don't run 8 cell.

[pudder]

Run 7. If you dremel out the rear plastic behind where the battery sits for the msc servo, you can fit 7 cells, and if you run 6 you can use foam spacers to change weight balance.

[ineed2selmycars]

i have my 13 turn running with just 6 cells at the moment.. but its crazy.. i need a wheelie bar i guess because with a new battery i can only go about half throttle or it will just flip over doin a wheelie. its sick tho. .. have any of you guys had problems about the car fliping just from turning sharp.. i got mashers for it and now its doing this so i guess its the extra traction.

[pudder]

My truck is pretty stable actually, but I'm just using modified stock tires. I can make my truck flip sometimes if I'm going fast and then turn suddenly on soft dirt or grass, but considering the high center of gravity it is not too bad. You should seriously consider a Swami Bar. I bought one about a year ago and I love it, protects the motor great too.
--------------------
I'm heading off for a little vacation to Grand Forks, ND tomorrow, as usual I'm bringing my stampede (I think its the third time I've brought it with me).

Since my radio range really suffered with my brushless, even thought with brushed setups it is okay. I decided to swap recievers with a newer one. Problem solved! Now I get full range and glitch free performance, so I bought another reciever since my other one is for my race vehicles.

I'm gonna have a blast driving my pede there, hopefully get another good video too!

[ineed2selmycars]

lucky!.. i have some sick terrain tho also. its all dirt that has been put into different levels.... i don't know y but there are about 10 foot ledges that i put jumps at the top of. i'm lucky the stampede is so tough!

[pudder]

I wish I had somewhere to drive my pede like that! I live on the praries and everything is flat here, however I'm going to be making another track in my yard after the yard dries up (kinda has to melt first).

Heres a fairly large jump I had setup over my bonfire pit last summer, this vid is proof the swami bar can take a beating!

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder//vid/highflyin5800.wmv

[pudder]

I had a great vacation in Grand Forks, did some pede driving in a parking lot across from my hotel. The truck ran great but I broke a front c hub when I clipped a pole but I went down the street to Hobby Town USA and got the part. There was a big snow bank in the parking lot and I jumped it a couple times, got it on video too so I will try and get that up soon!

[pudder]

Heres a little something I did the other weekend...

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/carjump.gif

[GT Freak]

Well, i just got my pede back :) its mostly stock, but has a rpm gear cover and esc shelf. esc is a explorer 2. needing a body for it now. :o

[pudder]

I broke a couple yokes on my pede last week. I just got a Nitro XCellerator now too to play with :D

[GT Freak]

hers a pic of my pede :D

[SS Pede]

Nice. :)

[GT Freak]

That body has been set up for:
nds
e-pede
tc3

Body has more holes in it then a bank robbers car LOLOLOL :D

Now as far as improving this truck, where should i start???

[pudder]

lol, reminds me of an old Blue Eagle body I ran on many vehicles. Now I use it to drive over with my TLT:D

You should start with aluminum idler and aluminum shock caps/upgraded shocks first. Those were the main things to break on me. Shock caps pop off easily and become stripped.

If you plan on getting bearings for the truck, get the RPM bearing carriers and 5x11 bearings.

Another thing you should do is cut your gearbox down on one side to improve airflow to the motor, which will be exposed more which is why you should get a SwamiBar which will let you do awsome wheelstands and protect the crap out of your motor!

I really want to start a section on my website dedicated to improving the stampede with some modifications I've done. Here are a few more things you can do:
-adjustable battery positioning
-lowered body posts
-strengthening front body posts
-improved antenna mounting

--------------------------------------------
I have been working on making a track in my yard since the spring, I've got it driveable now so if I don't get parts for my XTM today I will be drivin my pede!

[jdm3849]

Two months and no posts, kind of sad.

Well, I still havnt been able to really run my pede because of the c-clip problem with my big bores. What a crappy design.
I have searched on-line, and in hardware stores for c-clip pliers that are small enough to put back in the c-clips that i took out of my big bores. I have found nothing.

If anyone knows where I can get the pliers, or how I can get them back in, please tell me.

I did get to run one pack through the stampede the other day. Well it wasn't good. everytime I would try to excellerate the whole car would shudder. It would shake and go slow until it got into the upper RPM's, then it would smooth out and occasionally pop a wheelie. The motor was extremely hot (nitro hot), and my battery pack was sizzling (not literally). It was a bad situation all around. If I put the pede up to an object and try to climb it (I recently locked the diff), it would just sit there and shake, not having enough grunt to get going

I was using a 17t on a no-limit esc, I was undergeared if anything, and was running a 6-cell 3000.

Is it possible that I retarded the timing when I put the motor together, and that is why i'm having problems?

[guver]

Hmm, hard to tell. explain more.. put it on a stand and try it.

I miss my pede, I am either going to put a evader together like that, or just buy a brand new pede.

[pudder]

I have had my brushless in my T3 the last while because I broke my servo case in my pede and havent put a new one in. I might get it going soon again I'm not sure...

[yeti73]

Does anyone have an extra Stampede tranny they'd want to sell?

[jdm3849]

Hmm, hard to tell. explain more.. put it on a stand and try it.

If the car is of the ground, and I give it throttle, there is a little hesitation, but not nearly as much as when its under load.

I think i'll just switch in a different motor and see what happens.

[guver]

Time to get another pede.

[rfoster458]

I GOT A STAMPEDE! It's awesome, it's the stock RTR version, but I am going to upgrade as soon as I get some extra money, does anyone know what the stock Traxxas ESC can take as far as the turn of motor? How low of a turn do I need to go for some descent wheelies and good jumps? Thanks!

[jdm3849]

If I remember correctly people were safely running motors as low as 17 turns. Depending on gearing, a 17t should have enough grunt to lift the front wheels at speed.

have fun

[rfoster458]

If I remember correctly people were safely running motors as low as 17 turns. Depending on gearing, a 17t should have enough grunt to lift the front wheels at speed.

have fun

What about with the 4x4 conversion, would the stock ESC be able to handle two motors or what ESC would I need for that? Thanks!

[kurrz]

Could you guys suggest some good brushless set ups for the pede? Thanks

[guver]

What about with the 4x4 conversion, would the stock ESC be able to handle two motors or what ESC would I need for that? Thanks!

It is generally thought to take the number of turns and divide by the number of motors that are in parrallel. 17 / 2 = esc limit of 8.5 turns to run two 17 turn motors.

Hey Jdm, you ever figure yours out? It sound like the motor (brushes / comm)

[kurrz]

[QUOTE]anybody?

[rigrishracer22B]

Im new at this site but i have been in rc for two years now my first truck was a pede and the toughest truck i ever drove. what would be the best motor to run that wont break the bank .i run on a oval clay high banked track.
thanks

[pudder]

Well are you looking to run modified or stock?

[rigrishracer22B]

? i just want a motor that wont drain the battery 1900 nicd and is fast I did have a monsters of touring motor 19 turn it worked good but burnt up

[pudder]

Chameleon 2 Pro's are a good motor. They are 19 turn with dual bearings and non adjustable 24 degree timining.

[rigrishracer22B]

thanks i will look into it oh and nice jump

[rigrishracer22B]

what would be a good cheap esc for the stampede (for racing purposes only) that will operate a 13 turn motor

[pudder]

Novak GTS I believe goes down to 12 turn and is around 80$. LRP also offers a few good choices.

[rigrishracer22B]

thanks its a little high$$$$$$$$$ :eek: but Im looking to get into racing this year :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[kurrz]

Hey rigrish what about a DTX esc? Quick question I put a new 19T motor in what would be a good pinion size as a base line? Thanks

[pudder]

buy a nice esc you will thank yourself later

[rigrishracer22B]

what about the new traxxas xl10 esc?????????? any good?????????????

[Dirt King]

The ground was dry so I finally ran my pede today after it sitting for about two months. The thing is such a blast to drive, I love it. I ran two packs through it and roosted a big rut down my backyard from jammin on it so much. I'd given it new masher 2k's, a H2 body, and a new speed gem while it was sitting collecting dust and they all worked out great.

[pudder]

Look at some of the Novak or LRP esc's. I believe LRP also offers a few waterproof models.
For my Chameleon 2 Pro motor I think I was using 16/87 for gearing.

[upgrdman]

i just bought a stampede with MSC, and soon plan to upgrade both to a good ESC and a much more powerful motor.

In the mean time however, is there any cheap upgrade to get a little more torque _and_ a little more top end? can the MSC and stock motor handle an extra cell? can the MSC handle a stronger motor? i know nothing about MSCs, can anyone give me some basic info... are they easily smoked/fryed?

i have a feeling the answers will be no. after a run with my cheapo 3Ah pack, my stock motor gets too hot to touch for more than a second, and the resistors get fairly hot as well. im used to my nitro buggy, so i dont know a whole lot about MSCs/ESCs/motors. the only exception being the mamba i run in my RC18... speaking of which, there's no way to mount a mamba in the stampede is there? :D

thanks,
--farrell f.

[guver]

Hmm, a little more tork and top-end. You have the right solution to add a cell. If it is too hot right now then adding the cell will get the speed and tork you want, but will be worse for motor life of course. If you try it you can gear down a few teeth to help compensate. This is the way I did my pede was to use 8 cells (it really makes a fast truck out of it)

[pudder]

I wouldnt add another cell to a pede with msc. The resistors just take away power for lower speeds and get hot at lower throttle. They are kinda garbage and you would wear it out pretty quick I would imagine but if you are getting an esc soon you should go for it :D

[sobe164]

what up every one, its been awhile since i have been on here. i have recently put a 15 turn motor in my pede. n i loved it. but i think i a) killed my esc, b)killed my motor, but it was only 15 bucks, or c) killed them both. i have no clue what i did. oh well time to up grade. i got a explore 2 from a friend for free n i slaped it in there. n was pretty inprested with it

[upgrdman]

ok, but can the stock motor handle eight cells? i mostly gun the throttle anyway, because the MSC has only 3 speeds in forward and one in reverse (i think... it feels like it anyway). im mostly concerned about how it will fail and how soon. will the MSC fail unsafely... e.g. full throttle run away, or fire?

and while i know it will be hard to give a figure, with eight cells, about how long can i expect the stock motor to last? 15 full runs with a 3Ah battery? less, more?

as for the resistors, anyone know the ohm and watt spec's on the stock ones? i can just wire up another set in parallel so it can handle more watts safely. if i understand things right, the resistors are the only thing stressed in a MSC right? the rotor on top of the servo is just switching between the various states, and doesn't fail often, correct?

thanks,
--farrell f.

[guver]

the stock motor handles 8 cells just fine and will last over 100 runs (ok mine did) the msc I am not too sure about. I cut the chassis so that 8 cells fit in there nice and flat.

[kurrz]

Got a quick question. I just got two 7 cell packs and tried to charge them at 5 amps but, my charger would'nt charge them that fast it charged them at between 2 and 3 amps. Why? Is it the settings on my charger or the batteries? It's a DTX digital peak. Thanks

[upgrdman]

i found an old 8 cell cheesy nitro power pack i have, but before connecting it i was wondering... can the poor servos handle 9.6v?? arent they design for 6.0v?

thanks,
--farrell f.

[guver]

Got a quick question. I just got two 7 cell packs and tried to charge them at 5 amps but, my charger would'nt charge them that fast it charged them at between 2 and 3 amps. Why? Is it the settings on my charger or the batteries? It's a DTX digital peak. Thanks


The digital piranha (others also) need a certain voltage differential between inpuit and output voltage to maintain a certain charge rate. I think it is about 2.5 volts differential to deliver 5 amps. It will do 6 cells fine at 5 amps and the problem will be far worse with 8 cell packs. The solution is to increase the input voltage DC.

[kurrz]

[QUOTE]i found an old 8 cell cheesy nitro power pack i have, but before connecting it i was wondering... can the poor servos handle 9.6v?? arent they design for 6.0v?

I believe your BEC would knock down the voltage to 6v. I'm not positive.

[kurrz]

Thanks Guver I'll get a decent size power supply.

[guver]

Ok, cool make sure the voltage can be over 14 or so because it is the voltage you need , not the amps.
5 amps with 15 volts will do wonders.

[kurrz]

Oh ok any advice on where to get one?

[rigrishracer22B]

has anyone ever grooved the stock stampede tires????????

[pudder]

Yes I have done it several times and they work great much cheaper than aftermarket tires too. :) I have a how-to article on my site how to do it if you want.

[rigrishracer22B]

yeah what is ur site and i will check it out

[Ibjamn552]

Ihope I don't overstep my boundaries, but www.aarnold.com/Traxxas/ is a site with lots of details on 'pede stuff. I saw it on another forum.

[ofnaravager9]

Ihope I don't overstep my boundaries, but www.aarnold.com/Traxxas/ is a site with lots of details on 'pede stuff. I saw it on another forum.

i have the same exact charger, and yes it works great

[upgrdman]

i put a speedgem 19T pro in my stampede, and i realized then when going in reverse and turn a little, the tires wobble kinda... as if the servo saver was too loose, and then the servo had to correct it, then going too far the other direction, and again the servo compensating. when going forward i tend to go faster and it doesnt seem to happen. in reverse its very noticable though, because i use the MSC with only one reverse speed. (im saving up for an awesome speed control to last me forever.... perhaps the GTB)

anyway, my real question is: will the hitec hs645mg work well without a servo saver? i have three of these laying around, but not sure how well they will fare saver-less. i used them on my 1/8th scale nitro buggy, but it has a bellcrack servosaver. the stampede however is much lighter, so perhaps i can get away servo-saver-less?

thanks,
--farrell f.

[guver]

Oh ok any advice on where to get one?


e-bay is where I got mine and I have a number of them for sale.

[kurrz]

Guver can you post a link? Thanks

[guver]

http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?t=192165&highlight=power

I will update the add, look at last post. thanks

[Vato Loco]

Reedy 19 turn spec. quad mag. Works great for me geared 17/87 and go up from there;-)

[upgrdman]

anyone run a hs645mg servosaver-less with good results?

[cart213]

Y'all should check out my pede thread in the brushless forum!

[cart213]

anyone run a hs645mg servosaver-less with good results?

Why would you do that? I've got that servo in my pede and really like it.

[rigrishracer22B]

check this out
http://allspringfieldr.10.forumer.c...8b1b4aa4e11b2d1



is there any hopups that you can buy for the stampede and where thanks in advance

[upgrdman]

Why would you do that? I've got that servo in my pede and really like it.

The stock servo-saver is awefully flexable, and im trying to save money by perhaps running it without buying a new stiffer servo-saver if its gears are durable enough. since the stampede is fairly lightweight (compared to what i normally run my 645MGs in) i was hopeing it wouldnt strip the gears.

i guess not :|

[pudder]

I bet you could get away without running a servo saver but it will mean much more wear and tear on the gears ie gear slop.

Just buy a kimbrough high torque servo saver I have 2 on my clod with 645 MG and they are able to turn the wheels at standstill fine so they would be great for a pede. I think the stock servo savers are junk.

[cart213]

Here's the Kimbrough servo saver that I use with my 645mg. It works great.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXS443&P=ML

[rigrishracer22B]

sorry attachment dident work :p
http://allspringfieldr.10.forumer.com/

[pudder]

You shoudl also be able to get a black version too.

[rigrishracer22B]

Here's the Kimbrough servo saver that I use with my 645mg. It works great.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXS443&P=ML
what are those 3 little gears that come with it

[guver]

they are different splines for different brands of servos.

[pudder]

what the hell happened to the board overnight? It changed colours!?

[guver]

It's too skinny,,

[kurrz]

Well I got to run the pede today and nailed a stump @ full clip. The battery came flying out and the conn broke free and ripped the negative terminal out. So I went in and finally put in my Super Rooster and put Deans on this 7 cell pack. WOW. This truck is awesomely fast! Wheelies like crazy with the same gearing. Also no damage on impact. Man this thing is tough. Only one thing went wrong. The truck stopped working all of the sudden. So I tore it down and made sure the motor was getting voltage and it was so I took the brushes out and the comm looked dirty and the brushes worn. So I shot some motor cleaner in there and used a comm stick. And the motor worked fine again. So anyways one brush looked to have almost melted a bit? And also what kind of oil do you use on your motors and what's the best motor cleaning method? Thanks Sorry for the long post :)

[upgrdman]

im interested in hearing some answers to kurrz' questions. also, anyone know a good motor that can handle 8 cells? i ran my new speedgem 19T Pro Acornite at most 15 runs with an 8 cell 3000mAh pack, and now it wont run. at first i thought my new ESC was the culprit, but i put the stock stinger back in and it ran like a charm. the speedgem wont run unless i give my truck a rolling start, and even then its questionable. took the brushes out, and guess what i saw:

http://www.cgartwork.com/misc/speedgem19pro.jpg

i knew that 8 cells will reduce the life a motor, but i didn't know it would diminish it to 15 runs. im not mad though...live and learn. plus i have a friend with a motor lathe :)

anyway, so im sorta new to electric as you can see, but i still really want to run 8 cells. are there any decent motors in the 15-19T area that can handle a little more abuse than 15 runs with 8 cells? i wouldnt mind going back down to 6 cells, but with a 19 turn motor with 15T pinion and stock spur it wont wheelie unless i go in reverse then give it some forward throttle. and i dont want to loose any more high end, so i dont want to redo the gearing.

maybe i'll try out a 13 turn or 15 turn motor...

[guver]

Possibly have to increase brush tension for using 8 cells.

Motor spray is a good cleaner , but the comm needs turned also.

[pudder]

I use Trinity bearing/bushing oil for my motors. There are many companies who make oils for the same use.

I use a comm stick on the comm and brushes before I take my motor apart then I take it apart and spray the whole thing down with motor spray until the runoff is clear. I would reccomend getting your motor trued and a lathe every 20 or so packs if you can easily but try to at least clean it after about 6 packs at least less if you can. It will pay off to keep your motor clean.

[upgrdman]

ok, so as far as maintainence:

what exactly should i do every six or so runs... 2-3 drops of royal oil on the comm and spin the pinion to work the oil onto the brushes etc...?

as for motor cleaner, is any old nitro cleaner ok, or should i get something formulated for motors like phase3 spray? or even better, i have a refillable aerosol can...will denatured alcohol, or some home brew mixture work well?

whats a comm stick?

do the bearings need to be regularly cleaned and oil... how often? and when spraying down the whole motor with nitro cleaner, or some motor-specific spray, will the bearings need to be re-oil'd?

thanks,
--farrell f.

[Ibjamn552]

Hey guys check out my lit 'pede....

[Ibjamn552]

nocturnal shot.....

[kurrz]

Nice.

[upgrdman]

im saving up to buy another luxeon led to put on my stampede. one led, and look at how much light it gave my 1/8th scale buggy:

http://www.cgartwork.com/misc/g3_headlights_on.jpg
to see it close up: http://www.cgartwork.com/misc/g3_headlights.jpg

:)

I had a blue one on my RC18B but i put it in a very vulnerable position, and after the first kartwheel it shredded the poor LED.

[rojna-pl]

Hey guys check out my lit 'pede....

who makes that body ?? I have a proline H2 but yours looks better :cool:

http://rojna.pl/galerie/2862d498a4258ac39b121de4d511723413920.jpg

http://rojna.pl/galerie/06685e03e31c19aff5796bf977c2e28b13937.jpg

[SS Pede]

Nice Pede rojna, I have the same tires, wheels, and body (though the body isn't painted or mounted yet). Your truck looks pretty low to the ground. Why is that? Did you just lower the body mounts, or did you tweak the suspension or what?

[rojna-pl]

Thanks SS Pede :)
This was my first body painted with an airbrush.
I lowered the body mounts, didnt like the way the body was so high :(
I have Associated blue shocks from the T3 which are the same lenght as original, but I do have rear a-arms up front so I run normal wheels all around.
My shocks are set up so the front arms and rear drive shafts are level.

http://rojna.pl/galerie/3226de59eaacfb0a3e818c5c51bdd29d4532.jpg
They say a Savage can do this also :D

[Ibjamn552]

it 's actually a proline maxx body. i made custom mounts to fit it. the chassis is actually stretched using l-shaped aluminum strips. believe it or not my first stampede was ran over by a 3/4 ton cargo van when i was trying to catch up to it in a parking lot. when i got to close i flipped the trigger to apply brakes and instead lost traction and it went sideways and right up under a rear wheel. i just scooped up what was left and tossed in my trunk. i thought it was totalled, but after looking at it that night(and already had one ordered thru tower on the way home) i realized all i needed was about $60 worth of parts! so now i got a show 'pede and a basher.


love the moabs..... nice look with the body that low. i dont know if i am able to post a pic of my basher, it has Leanne Tweeden on the hood all seductive , but not unclothed.

[pudder]

ok, so as far as maintainence:

what exactly should i do every six or so runs... 2-3 drops of royal oil on the comm and spin the pinion to work the oil onto the brushes etc...?

as for motor cleaner, is any old nitro cleaner ok, or should i get something formulated for motors like phase3 spray? or even better, i have a refillable aerosol can...will denatured alcohol, or some home brew mixture work well?

whats a comm stick?

do the bearings need to be regularly cleaned and oil... how often? and when spraying down the whole motor with nitro cleaner, or some motor-specific spray, will the bearings need to be re-oil'd?

thanks,
--farrell f.

DO NOT put oil on the comm. Put oil on the bushings/bearings every couple runs. When you clean your motor re oil them. Any nitro car alcohol based cleaner is fine to use.

A comm stick is a little stick made of special material and you insert into your brush hood in place of the brush and turn your motor to clean the comm. Then use the other end of the stick to clean the brushes.

[kurrz]

Well I smoked my idler gear and I have the AL. one already to go in. Should I just install it or change the other metal gear out? Tower suggests it but, it does'nt make sense to me to change out one metal gear for plastic and vice versa. Thanks

[kurrz]

"The other metal gear" is the top drive gear which I have in machined delrin but, like I said it does'nt make sense to change out a metal gear for plastic unless there is alot less stress on this gear. Thanks I wanted to clarify. Also are the bearings in the tranny of decent quality? I have a bearing kit but, if these are decent I'll save the new ones for a later date.

[Ibjamn552]

Tower suggests it but, it does'nt make sense to me to change out one metal gear for plastic and vice versa
i think they say to change the metal gear for plastic because metal gear to aluminum gear will create interferance with stock AM transmitter. At least i think that was the case.

the bearings should be ok as long as they are moving freely, of course if the tranny was seriously damaged it might be worth the swap while things are apart.

[Ibjamn552]

I was finally able to play a little with my rebuilt basher today. Man i don't know why i did'nt go brushless a long time ago! Ihad neglected my basher stampede while i was enjoying my revo. now while i wait for the 2.5r to be swapped for a 3.3 i'll get to enjoy this little sucker.

the only thing i don't like is that under acceloration, i have no steering whatsoever. i don't know if the widened conversion as anything to do with that,but i guess i'll play around with my suspension settup. but it was pretty cool to be at a stand-still and go full throttle and watch it land on it's roof. hahaha, i loosened the slipper a tad after that.

i need to get a camara to show off my silverado body before i demolish it completely. it's a shame they discontinued it.

[kurrz]

Do you think this metal to metal contact will interfere with the radio? I know some of you guys must have done this mod. Any input is appreciated. Thanks

[cart213]

DO NOT get the delrin top gear. It's a waste of money, and it weakens the transmission. As long as you use plenty of grease on the gears, you won't get any radio interference.

[cart213]

the only thing i don't like is that under acceloration, i have no steering whatsoever. i don't know if the widened conversion as anything to do with that,but i guess i'll play around with my suspension settup.

The problem isn't your widened suspension. It's the brushless motor. It is accelerating your truck so hard that all of the weight shifts to the rear wheels. If the front wheels don't have any weight on them, then they won't be able to get traction and steer. The solution is to not pull the trigger and steer at the same time. :D

[rojna-pl]

The reason Traxxas recomends the delrin gear when you use the aluminium idler is not becouse of radio interfirence, but when you run a aluminium gear with a steel gear it causes excesive wear to the aluminium gear.

[cart213]

Maybe, but I think a delrin top gear would break sooner than an al. idler would wear out, especially with a high-powered motor.

[kurrz]

Thanks for the replies.

[Ibjamn552]

The solution is to not pull the trigger and steer at the same time.
but it sure is cool coming from around a turn at decent speed and kicking the front end up!

[justinspankey]

the picture on the beach looks awsome rojna and nice looking pede man

[rojna-pl]

the picture on the beach looks awsome rojna and nice looking pede man
Thanks :)
I run 7 cells in it, had only 5 runs on the beach and the brushes on my new Reedy 15x2 disapered, havent taken it apart yet so I dont know what the comm looks like :(

This is my brush after 5 runs :D
http://rojna.pl/galerie/e5e100730b0e9fa8d3964c5983342c5930897.jpg

[Vato Loco]

time to go brushless!! Sand has a harder time getting in! my son and i plan to take our trucks to the beach next weekend! nitros most of the time get kicked off, but electric get off scott free;-)life is so fair!

[ofnaravager9]

Thanks SS Pede :)
This was my first body painted with an airbrush.
I lowered the body mounts, didnt like the way the body was so high :(
I have Associated blue shocks from the T3 which are the same lenght as original, but I do have rear a-arms up front so I run normal wheels all around.
My shocks are set up so the front arms and rear drive shafts are level.

http://rojna.pl/galerie/3226de59eaacfb0a3e818c5c51bdd29d4532.jpg
They say a Savage can do this also :D


lol i never even upgraded my pede enough to even try that...!

[upgrdman]

Hey guys, just so you know, don't buy the new line of mtroniks ESCs either. I knew the older line had problems, but since I work for Hobby People, I decided to be the guine pig and test out one from their new line. Tomorrow I'm gonna swap mine out for some other brand.

Below is my mtroniks rv11... reverse, 11 turn limit, etc. Using my new trinity motor (14T single flatwire), I drove it for about 5 minutes with my GP3700's and then all of a sudden smoke poured out of my pede like a friggin smoke bomb. The second the smoke started I lost thottle control :( My pede was running away from me... smoking... then it hit the curb. After rushing to unplug my battery, this is what I see:

http://www.cgartwork.com/misc/mtroniks.jpg

So keep this in mind if you consider buying an mtroniks ESC.

--Farrell F.

[pudder]

hmmm maybe something wrong with your particular esc or setup?

[upgrdman]

possible, but with mtroniks' history, i sort of doubt it. and my motor is fine, tried it in another ESC and it performed flawlessly.

even if it had been my motor, the mtroniks packaging clearly states:
"Motor short protection" "Built in failsafe" and "100% failsafe" ... I was well within the motor limit, and my motor performed flawlessly in a different ESC after this mtroniks ESC smoked. This leads me to beliefe it's another design or manufactoring flaw.

to top it off, I even had a little fan behind the ESCs heatsink, to ensure it would have cool air flowing onto it...even though it should not have needed it. In past runs the ESC was just barely warm, and the motor never got too hot either.

so while it is possible that i just got a bad unit, i have very high doubts, as the former generation of mtroniks ESCs had a very similar problem. see paragraph six here:

http://www.aarnold.com/Traxxas/Traxxas_Stampede_projects_hopups_Performance.html

the older line would short out near the battery terminals, and my unit seems to have shorted out near the motor positive lead. does anyone here have one of the ESCs, used it for a while, and not have it burn up?

--farrell f.

[stampede driver]

:confused: dose any one know if u can get a roll cage for a stampede rtr or know with would fit and were i can get one

[SS Pede]

Maybe, but I think a delrin top gear would break sooner than an al. idler would wear out, especially with a high-powered motor.
I agree. Just grease up the gears good and you'll be fine. The grease will reduce interference and keep the stock steel top gear from wearing down the softer aluminum idler gear. Keep the steel top gear in there for strength.

[T/Losi]

My step son has a Stampede and really likes Lamborgini's. Would it be possible to put a lambo body on it?

Cheers

[ZoneOfTheEnders]

you can put anything on it if you want!

swami put a 1/8th body on his i think, actually, it was a 1/10th lola

[kurrz]

Well finally got my pede all back together and put in the bearings. Man I forgot already what a blast this truck is. Anyways I ran it with a 6 cell pack first and waited for a 7 cell to charge. It ran great on 6 but it was awesome on 7, but when I got done with the 7 cell pack my motor was over 200 degrees! Do 7 cell packs normally heat things up? Thanks

[kurrz]

Also what should I do to keep heat down? I can't gear down anymore because right now I can barely steer. The fronts just skim the ground.

[kurrz]

Anybody got any imput? I'm going to run it on 6 cells later.

[SS Pede]

7 cells would normally heat things up. Simply more electricity flowing through the motor. Unfortunately I don't know how to cool things down besides using 6 cells or gearing lower. What's your gearing right now, and which motor? The 19T you were talking about a few pages back?

[kurrz]

Yes the Reedy 19T. I think my gearing is like 17/87. It already tops out rather quickly and wheelies alot. Thanks

[stampede driver]

but on the rc sites it shows trucks all muddy or dusty or some what beat up but were is all the show, pimped out , head turnner trucks/buggys/cars wagons etc and why isent there actual rc car shows like real cars lol just thought id throw that :cool:

[Vato Loco]

This one race we use to do had a pritty truck show! I got the most wins with my TEAM DUCT TAPE Shell? Every time I tore the shell I just Taped it up! Then wrote a comment or advertisement for duct tape! The shell was nasty! New and old tape on it with writting, tape glue all over! The truck was a mess! But people loved it! Then before the next race I got rid of the old nasty and bought a new one, painteded real pritty! Well that went over like a wet fart! People Got Mad At me! Wheres team Duct tape! Where? I wanted that shell! Some day I might make another just for S&G's:-)
It's all about the fans.........................LOL

[pudder]

kurrz- to lower your temp is gear down or just take it a bit easier on the throttle.

[kurrz]

kurrz- to lower your temp is gear down or just take it a bit easier on the throttle.
Would worn brushes create heat? It seems that they would. And it's probably about time for a new set. Thanks

[guver]

Hi, yea. I just got my new stampede going. I forgot what a hoot this truck was and what a good jumper.

I put some ribbed fronts on and some bearings and away I go. Soon to be li-po powered,,,

[wpvtx]

I have two stampedes - one with e-maxx tires adapted over to it and the other with all alum chassis. The problem with the e-maxx tire is it keep trashing the wheel bearings - anyone with a solution? The chassis truck has no range for the reciver - about 25 ft - any one got any recomendations?

Thanks

[Vato Loco]

That's the only problem with running maxx wheels they are prone to bearing fategue! nothing you really can do about it just keep up on the bearings or try lighter tires? Or switch back to 2.2" rims and use tires from imex to give you that monster look. As for the range problem.......Get a new fm radio! thats the best thing to do.

[rojna-pl]

you can buy RPM Bearing Carriers which use 5x11 bearings instead of 5x8
http://rojna.pl/galerie/623e507cb9d3c6b8c3a528c71f932fa47851_m.jpg

[wpvtx]

rojna-pl,

Thanks for the advice. I have called the hobby shop and they do carry the bearing and carriers. As for the receiver im thinking of going to the spectrum setup. Has anyone tried out the new Li-po battery setup? I sure do wish the price would come down!!!

[guver]

My pede has been running 3s lipo for a bit now . Hard to get motors to hold up and hard to keep front end down hehe

[wpvtx]

Just whacked a curb - @#$%. my servo saver seperated is there a way to get the darn thing back together or is it a one time use? AS for the Lipo I went to price them out today over a buck and a half for the bat and same for charger. ouch. the new bearings seem to be working good sofar/ I also drilled the rims to let air out the tires were rock hard with trapped air.

Thanks for the advice about the bigger bearings Rojna-pl.

[GT Freak]

If you really want a awsome setup....here u go :D


http://rc-monster.com/proddetail.php?prod=FLMEXTPEDEKIT :cool:

[wpvtx]

Gt Freak,

I have 2 trucks one of them is stock and the other is with the fastline setup. It is sweet and works well - the only complaint i have is with the threaded rod they sent to be used as cam links. They are threaded the same on both ends so there is no adjusting them with a wrench. Ill try to figure out how to post a pic on this forum. :D

[GT Freak]

do u know if the chassis is still able to b gotten :confused:

[ThorBobRC]

Yes, I finally got around to writing the "phase 2" description of my 4x4xThor pede transformation. You can find it in the "completed projects" section of my SITE (www.thorbob.com).

http://www.thorbob.com/Photogallery/RC_Pix/Pede/4x4xthor_thumb.jpg

Thor

[dallasv8]

i run the rpm carriers and larger bearings and have never had an issue.i use ho bao tyres off the pirate 10 as well.as for electrics, i have the trusty old novak hammer pro,team scream 12x1 ,gp3700 and a nomadio sensor radio.the sensor is awesome.as or gearing, i usually run a 91 tooth spur and 14 tooth pinion but i had a play with a 87/14 set up tonite and it worked great.i will drop down to the 12/87 tomorrow to see how it goes on our track.should be a load of fun.

[Heavy Metal]

Well thanks to Ebay i finally managed to secure my pede. My uncle got one about two months ago and i decided to get myself because it was so fun. Now i have two 1200 nicd that came with it and i want to go with a couple of 6 cells that will give me some more run time and some more power. Any recomendations? Also it is possible to put any body on the stampede as long as it is 1/10th right? Thanks.

[justinspankey]

ok can any of you guys do me a favour of measuring the width of the front and rear axles with some calipers or something else that would be as accurate please and thank you guys

[guver]

I'll measure, but please explain further details what you need measured.

Withd of axles? Diameter? overall width of vehicle end of axle to end of axle?, ect.

[justinspankey]

ok the diametre of the axle itself thanks alot man

[guver]

They are 5 mm.

[Vato Loco]

Well thanks to Ebay i finally managed to secure my pede. My uncle got one about two months ago and i decided to get myself because it was so fun. Now i have two 1200 nicd that came with it and i want to go with a couple of 6 cells that will give me some more run time and some more power. Any recomendations? Also it is possible to put any body on the stampede as long as it is 1/10th right? Thanks.
:D Con grats on your new used pede! :D Best power/speed up grade should start with GREAT batteries! No matter what motor/ESC combo you go with if your batteries ain't up to the challange the motor/esc will suffer greatly!
First Get a good Peak charger/discharger, Second get a good matched six cell Battery pack with a 3300 Nimh rating or better! As for bodys, If I'm correct the stock pede has a 10.5" wheel base. So most bodys fit. Before you buy a body take you chassis to the LHS to test fit before you buy!
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/CMHCMH/100_0749.jpg
This is the body i used. Now mind you, I lowered my chassis and lengthened my wheel base to 12". Proline makes a hummer body that is a perfect fit for the pede. Most bodys will look long/big on you chassis if you use something other.....Test fit ;)

[skylineTT]

i just read about all of thorbob's projects and took a look through his whole site. extremely impressed

[z-man280]

i just read about all of thorbob's projects and took a look through his whole site. extremely impressed


just checked his site out too!!! :eek: whoa! VERY impressed, i cant ait to see video of the 4 stroke beast! :D

[GKH]

'Officially' - That's right! I just ordered my Stampede, & Dynamite Vision II Charger. My Tower Hobbies order for RPM bumper, etc,,, should arrive by week's end. I bought 2 of the GP3300s from Radio Shack yesterday.

I am about ready! :D

[GT Freak]

i want a review of those RS 3300's

[GKH]

i want a review of those RS 3300's

Will do! :)

[GT Freak]

Heres a pic of my new pede....I call it "the tempest"...

So now when MR MAXX is down.."the tempest" takes over!!

[Vato Loco]

I'm getting there with my rusty/pedes! This is the slowest build to date!
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/CMHCMH/100_0876.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/CMHCMH/100_0875.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/CMHCMH/100_0874.jpg

[GT Freak]

WOW! nice chassis....got a ? for all pede owners...

Has ANYONE wore out a STOCK set of tires using JUST the stinger motor??

[guver]

Yes, that chassis looks way strong. I have had a set on my pede, then on my TD for over a year and even cut the back set and they are still way over 3/4 tread left. They suck for traction and are heavy, but on a 4WD they do ok and wear like iron.

[Vato Loco]

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/CMHCMH/100_0882.jpg

[GT Freak]

that is "CLEARLY' different :p what body is that??

[Vato Loco]

It's a proline, Concept HD Chevy! I like it, haven't decided on paint job though? It's going to be my show body, played around with leaving it clear to match the chassis and just add the decals to give depth? but after a few runs the chassis starts to look beat up so may be a painted shell will look better, still thinking about it? chris

[GT Freak]

im liking your stock-up wall idea....might have to do that for my maxx and pede soon ;)

[Vato Loco]

My wife though i was nuts! I hate when a part breaks and I have to drive 12 miles to the LHS to find he doesn't have the part and it's on order! SO every time I order from tower I order extra parts that I break often! Kinda like my own personal LHS!
Plus when I got a project going It's nice to have extra parts and stuff!

[GT Freak]

Found my JS bodies chevy body (unused even) 4 my pede...will get pics soon

[rigrishracer22B]

how many bodies are made for the pede and what are they

[Vato Loco]

Now the pede if I'm correct has around 11" wheel base. Most t/e maxx bodies are 12-13" wheel base. the only body made JUST for the pede is that h2 hummer from proline! the parma school bus, chevy blazer and ford bronco bodys fit real well. There are alot of bodies that fit. Bodies are the one thing I do goto the LHS for. I take my rig with me to test fit to see what will look good. I lowered my pede and put a 12" wheel base to it now my body selection is huge! If you use the rear a arms up front as i did you'll gane another 3/8" of wheel base.

[rigrishracer22B]

thanks i was just wondering because they discontinued the silverado bodies and the ford bodies :mad:

[GT Freak]

nice someone should make a MONSTRAGE bus using the same design, but WARP it a little :cool:

[Vato Loco]

My son got a new bus body for his new chassis! His color choice stinks but it's his rig? I tought of doing a redneck moble home idea! He didn't like it!

[GT Freak]

does it fit good on the pede or not???

[Vato Loco]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/talon_90_rsi/pedebus1.jpg
It seems to fit good!

[Vato Loco]

Got further on the rigs! Their running!
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/CMHCMH/100_0944.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/CMHCMH/100_0943.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/CMHCMH/100_0949.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/CMHCMH/100_0948.jpg

[GT Freak]

Well, form the depths of HELL came this abomanation...i call it THE MONSTANG!! Body is a 25 or so yr old BOLINK 65 stang..i have 3 of these..ones still unused. :p

radio: futaba 2pl
batts:1 set of 3300's
esc: novak explorer2

completely stock except 4 RPM front bumper!

[Peterbilt]

Hah, that 'Stang body actually doesnt look too bad.

As per the usual, my 'Pede hasnt been outside in a month or two. Im still running a stock 550 boat motor. No top end hardly and then it burns thru batteries like crazy. Im still trying to convince myself to get another P2K2 Pro and a bigger battery, but then I gotta sold on new Deans connectors, and I friggin hate soldering...

Thats when nitro becomes better, but my TMaxx sucks :rolleyes:

[FB12x]

I have a Hot Bodies Chevrolet SSR on my Stampede. Wheelbase and width is fine, but you have to bend the front body posts forward, so they come through the hood instead of the windshield! The body is for the T-Maxx and the Savage.

[ofnaravager9]

Well, form the depths of HELL came this abomanation...i call it THE MONSTANG!! Body is a 25 or so yr old BOLINK 65 stang..i have 3 of these..ones still unused. :p

radio: futaba 2pl
batts:1 set of 3300's
esc: novak explorer2

completely stock except 4 RPM front bumper!

lol that think looks awesome

say can anyone here help me out? wenever i try turning on my stampede, it always goes forward. wat can i do to stop it?

[FB12x]

If you are running an ESC, it could be your brake setting got moved on your radio. Or you can try resetting the neutral on the ESC.

[z-man280]

my lastest project: Tami-A-Pede!

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/pede51.jpg

[GT Freak]

wow, nice idea

[z-man280]

wow, nice idea


thanks :) ,....http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?t=222210


my build-up so far.... :D

[rigrishracer22B]

ok im fed up with buying throw away motors what would be the best brushless system to put in the stampede

[Peterbilt]

Hah, word for the wise...dont dirty up your Pede real good then let it sit for a couple months...Im taking mine apart now because the suspension is all nice and siezed from sitting :o

[rigrishracer22B]

Hah, word for the wise...dont dirty up your Pede real good then let it sit for a couple months...Im taking mine apart now because the suspension is all nice and siezed from sitting :o
why did you let it set outside all winter mine never seized huh prob jus rotten luck

[Peterbilt]

why did you let it set outside all winter mine never seized huh prob jus rotten luck

Didnt sit outside all winter. 2 months ago wasnt even winter....was spring, if that. It just got packed real bad with dust in the hinge pins so the suspension movement was pretty poor, and all the shock and camber link screws got pretty bad. Got it tore down to the frame now, gonna clean it up real good and get 'er back together. Gonna pick up some new stock wheels and maybe some Pro Line tires for it and see if I can the screws to hold in my stripped out P2K2 Pro mounts.

[rigrishracer22B]

can anyone figure this out once a year i rebuild my shocks because there is dust and real fine dirt mixed with the shock oil :confused: any one have this happen

[z-man280]

yet no leaks??????................i drain mine, spray them with brake clean,( safe for the o-rings,), then fill and bleed accoardingly, but i rebiuld mine minumim twice a season, so i dont know

[FB12x]

The dirt sneaks in from where the shaft goes through the shock body. It happens on all oil filled shocks, that's why we rebuild them periodicly.

[rigrishracer22B]

and one more when i take my shocks apart the rubber seal in the top of the cap is always turned sideways and at the end of the year the shock is almost completely out of oil does this happen to any of you and how do you fix this problem

[rojna-pl]

easy, just rebuild your shocks after 5 hours of running ;)

[rigrishracer22B]

i would if i dident have to do all the work