Cross Country thread (PajeroXB, Metaltopwide, Izuzu Mu, Wrangler)

[whyochi]

This is the place to talk about ALL of tamiya's cross countrie vehicals!That includs the PajeroXB,Pajero Metal Top wide.Izuzu Mu and Wrangler!

[whyochi]

I'll start things off with a pic of my metal top wide with paint by Hotrodical customs,Pegasis wheels,locked rear diff,green machine 2 motor, full tamiya blue bearings,front one way tourqe spliter, and custom skids questions?coments?fell free and don't forget to show yours off to!

[SteveK]

I remember that truck from the ****.net message board. Why doesn't that work anymore?

[whyochi]

Yup it used to be RcJims old truck-****.net went to ezboard gold staus a few mounths ago so you will have to get approved by one of there admins(you'll have to make your E-mail public and a few other things that are detailed on the home page in your profile to be approved) then you'll be able to post-

[old phart]

Yeah, I remember RC Jim complained for like 100 posts about how Hotrodical did him wrong with that paintjob. :rolleyes:

Looks OK to me............

Here is a pic of mine:

http://www.fototime.com/30F10D035F5C6BA/standard.jpg

[SteveK]

I can't say I'm pitching a tent over it myself. It's technically very good but I wouldn't have paid a ton for it. How do you pay a guy for a paint job and end up with something you don't like? I'd be nit-picking that thing to death.

[whyochi]

Ya for what Jim payed for it (wich might I add was ALOT) he should have got better (dose have some nice fayds and effeacts that you can't se in the pic thow;)) but it's just fine if you ask me-old phart that's a nice jero are those 2wd front buggy tires?

[SteveK]

Yeah, those are Pro-Line Dirst Hawgs. I have rears from another project, and they fit as well: They are just a little wider. Mine need either a little trimming or a slight body lift, but they will fit OK.

[jimk403]

Been gone for a while, anything new happening with these trucks?
Doesn't look like I missed much.
I need a new rear axle housing before I can post action pics, but this is what it looks like when cleaned up.

Looks like I messed up, should be a pic here somewhere...

[jimk403]

I'll figure this pic thing out yet...

[jeepboy109]

im getting a pretty much stok pajero cause whochi wont reply to my e mail (SRRY IM a fast buyer) all it has is a locked diff im gonna make it rock with:
1.magmayhem motor
2.raise little and put paddle tires on it
3. load with decals
4. go mudding!!

[whyochi]

Jeepboy I'm sorry I got your first E-mail but not your 2nd?Sounds like you got a good crawler going there thow!

[old phart]

whyochi: yes, those are the front buggy tires. ANd on HPI Super Nitro wheels.

Jim, that Wrangler looks killer!

[egdinger]

where can you buy a new, non xb one of these, they look awsome

[jeepboy109]

no clue:confused: :p

[whyochi]

Ebay and some of the sell and trade forums are abot the only places becuase Tamiya doesn't make any of the old hard bodys anymore :(

[jimk403]

Got the rear axle fixed, trying more pics.

[jimk403]

Sometimes it works, sometimes not...

[jimk403]

Be patient with me, I'm still new at this pic thing...

[jimk403]

Can I put them all in one post?

[Cychalen]

Very nice!:cool:
No, if you are posting pictures on RCZone server.

[Jimmy33]

how wide and what is the wheel base of these trucks - I have always wanted one and never got round to buying one. I have tyhe chnace of getting one but the front axil where it bolts on the the chassis is messed the (chassis not arm). Also the body is in need of replaceing and I am wondering what I can fit on which is why asked the wheel base and width

thanks

[SteveK]

The width is about 180mm, typical of a touring car. The wheelbase stock is a bit under 10", but you can lengthen it fairly easily.

With minor tweaks to the wheelbase, you can fit just about any truck body from Parma or Bolink, and many of the Tamiya bodies as well.

[OrcSlayer]

The stock wheelbase is 9.5" according to Tower. The chassis already has holes to lengthen the wheelbase as it came this way with the CR-V body.

[whyochi]

Yup you can use those mounts along with an ESP drive extension for the juggernaut to leanthen your wheel base-but you'll be sacrificing ground clearance........

[Rally Dude evo2]

Hey, I'm planning to buy either a Pajero or a Chevy S-10 baja. I just can't decide and was wondering which chassis was better for off roading? Thaks to any oppinions.

[Jimmy33]

I believe the pajaro but I am not sure! :D

For high speed the S10 is better as it has a lower center of gravity (it is based on a rally chassis)

[Rally Dude evo2]

Thanks! that's exactly what I needed. Since I want speed rather than rock climbing ability I will get the Chevy, but I will paint it a more interesting color design and I will put in functional head/ tail lights.

[chule]

As I can block the differential of my pajero xb, that piece I must buy
and where? Thanks

[SteveK]

You need the 'G' gear parts bag: It has a set of these little inserts that going into the rear diff to lock it, and I assume you could use them in the front too.

[Doomed]

Correct, front also.

[chule]

Thans SteveK

where I can buy it?

I am of Spain and I have to buy it by Internet

A greeting

thanks

Chule

[Jero]

If you mean locking your diffs, you can find them on ebay for real cheap on. Heres a link to one http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1200&item=3187126763&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW And i alos got a pictures just to show you what it looks like. If you want you can be cheap like me and just put something in the diff to lock it up. Hope this helps.

[Jero]

Update on being cheap; dont be cheap. Just buy the $10 to $15 g-parts bag. I had three little screws in my diff. They eventully gave in and didnt work anymore. Now iam trying some putty stuff that drys to steel or something. But just buy the G-parts bag, Less of a Hassale

[Jero]

They putty stuff i was telling you about. :-P

[Zillon]

Here's mine.

http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v331/Zillon/pajero/jerojuly6.jpg

http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v331/Zillon/pajero/jerojuly8.jpg

http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v331/Zillon/pajero/jerojuly7.jpg

http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v331/Zillon/pajero/Pajero4-link1.jpg

http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v331/Zillon/pajero/jeroelecs.jpg

Upgrades:

Suspension:
Custom triangulated 4-link rear setup
Increased front downtravel/droop
Traxxas Bigbore X-longs in the rear, Bigbore longs shocks in the front
Losi 3.5" pink springs (rear)
Traxxas Bigbore soft (red) springs front
Socks4Shocks Shock socks

Wheels:
HPI Stock Car 26mm wheels

Electronics:
Futaba 2PCKA radio system, R122JE receiver.
Futaba MC230CR ESC
Custom water-resistant/proof ESC/Rx box
Custom 5v fan setup

Misc:
Full bearing set
Associated silicone grease in transmission
GS racing 3mm purple locknuts
Sanded sidewalls on tires to get rid of scraped up letters

Enjoy!

[jasonw]

Thats a nice looking truck ya got there. I have been thinking about buyinjg one. Can somone post some detailed pictures of the stock front and rear suspention for me/

[pro-4x4]

Hi ALL ;) Well this is my one, some rear as mr_pushrod, Duratrax 3'' in the front, 4'' in the rear. jce heatsink with fan, Apex esc, Twin fans to keep the esc cool and DO! Have noticed no loss in run times as all fans work of the battery, In fact on average I am getting around two minutes longer :confused: Not sure if this is due to the batterys running in! Two new 3300ni-mh same time as I got the truck. I have four fans setup in a fame that keep the battery cool when on charge also. (power from the charger) But here are some pics! :D

[pro-4x4]

Also HPI rims with pro-line dirt hawgs---nice compound tire.

[pro-4x4]

Plus alloy hubs and uni's,

[pro-4x4]

Here is a standard chassis! :cool: I have also trimed the bottom of the hub carrier to gain some travel. :D

[josh222]

thats cool

[Prelude14WRX]

love the water pics Zillon...nice ride. Ur car looks very realistic. Does ur car mind crossing deep waters without dieing or breaking down? looks like fun :D


im a rc zone addict..lol :D :D

[littlebuddha]

hey guys, i got my touarag, but it seems to be missing a peice of bushing for the transmission spur gear, part G1 on the instruction. does anyone have this peice lying around? if so please can you mail it to me, i'll pay for shipping/part, its tiny and i dont want to buy the whole gear set for just that one part as the car is virtually new. let me know guys! thanks.

[Doomed]

Buy the g parts bag on the bay and then you can lock your front also. :cool:
(If that's the right bag!)

[CMOTT]

Where can I find the best price(web site) on a XC chassis, any body style. I found a few but still looking, new or used. Yes I have tried Ebay.

[pro-4x4]

A complete chassis? Or just a bear one?

[CMOTT]

A complete kit, with or with out the electronics. The best price I found was $188 plus shipping.

[pro-4x4]

Hmmmm I guess e-bay? you may find a good deal, I was thinking of a bear chassis. Don't know of any with all the guts in it.

[microrcdude]

Man you guys have some crazy trucks! How well are the electronics waterproofed?

[mr_pushrod]

Nothing wrong with a bit of water! My Pajero is in this vid getting very wet:D

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/mark.thebus/d...igallery310.mpg (http://homepage.ntlworld.com/mark.thebus/docs/heligallery310.mpg)

I have a waterproof Mtroniks ESC but the rest of the stuff is normal. I have been running the Tamiya badged Futaba servo and reciever that came with the car through water with no trouble as yet. Now fitted with a different high torque servo though so that could die on the next run, lol.

[Zillon]

love the water pics Zillon...nice ride. Ur car looks very realistic. Does ur car mind crossing deep waters without dieing or breaking down? looks like fun :D

Only things that protested were the front bearings, as they aren't stainless.

In that pic, the water is up and over the motor, and hitting the fan. The fan even kept running.

Man you guys have some crazy trucks! How well are the electronics waterproofed?

They're not waterproofed to the extent where I can drive my truck underwater, but they're fairly protected from the elements. I should seal my servos and electronics box with silicone sealant.

By the way - To those of you who haven't or don't check the other XC/Pajero thread, I have moved my 4-link How-to to the updated forums on my website.

You can now find it here: http://www.teammayhem.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=184

[Prelude14WRX]

thats pretty amazing zillon,.....everytime my cars see water, they die(my mini t into the IL river..lol :rolleyes: :D )

[BillH]

Anyone know how to mod the rear links for the suspension?

[mnster]

look in the pajero forum

[Zillon]

Anyone know how to mod the rear links for the suspension?

http://www.teammayhem.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=184

Go there. Complete how-to on constructing your own custom 4-link.

[4wdmt]

guys, just a quick question. i have a pajero xb and i want to buy a "plastic" tamiya jeep wrangler body from ebay. will it fit? (without changing the stock wheel base) and do i need extra parts if ever to make it fit?

thank you.

[Zillon]

You will need the front body mount to make it fit correctly. There is a part that bolts onto the chassis, and another that bolts to the body, right inside the front fascia.

I had to buy the same parts for my Mu, and they weren't too easy to find.

[4wdmt]

thanks zillion, i think i know the part you were talking. but how about the wheelbase? are they the same? thanks again.

[Zillon]

Wheelbase is the same. ;)