Xt-r 3e

[BTBJP]

That other thread is getting pritty long so i start again.

Im getting mine tomorrow and i have a few questions.

First what is the best tires to run for Grass only use?
Is Model Technics Duraglo 16% fule ok to use?
What torque servoes? I only have 3 or 4kg ones right now but can upgrade to better if its needed? from the looks of things the front wheels dont touch the ground much so turning them should not be much of a problem? (could always add an extra cell to make it 6v pack)

Any thing else i should know? I have drill and hex rod as i have EK4-S2 truck. What else should i get or do?

[Possumbot]

your not supposed 2 start a new thread if the old one gets long. It should be 1 thread per vehicle.

[mlowie]

but the other thread is for the xtr and this one is for the xtr 3E!!

Sorry just couldn't resist being a wise@ss...can't we just archive the other and start again??

[rccadude]

I never heard about Xt-r 3e. Show me what it is.:confused:

[ohyeahbaby]

Go to http://www.racing-cars.com/xtdesertstormR3e.asp

[rccadude]

Hey I checked it. Wow :eek:

The World's Most Powerful 1/10th Scale Truck
0-60 KPH 1.5 Seconds
2.1 BHP @ 30,000 rpm, 940 BHP per Ton

[vsnakebytev]

Well Steve you can attach this, I am not able to post this...:(

Hey guy's I just got my XTR 3E today for my birthday! :D I am going to paint the body black w/ flames! Shagrind I will send you pics along w/ details (so you can put it on ur site) Hey Guys I have figured out how to attach the bumper for the Project LOW H! also known as Low Ridin Hummer! Who makes 2.2 foam tires? If no one does then who makes 2.2 Racing slicks ?

The project is, if you have not already read this to put a Hummer Urban body (Black with Flames) on the 3E, put a RPM (maxx)bumper on 3E (chrome), Rollbar w/ lights on Hummer(steeling from my Jugg Body, never assembled the body so why not use it) Making custom Wheelie Bar out of aluminum and an airplane wheel, putting light set on front bumper, need to make own light socket and everything:( oh well it's worth it, Put lights in front, along w/ directionals and high beems, lights along bottom on the side below doors, tail lights, brake lights, new spoiler and mount, possibly a parachute, still debating weather I want it, and if I do if i'll make it really work and fully functional (pop out by servo), it would be cool but I dont race. Any mods to be done in the future would be possibly a super nova rossi .21 or a O.S. .21, not sure on which yet. Which 1 do u think? Also what for pipes? I would make my own A Arms and would look into making a turning arms and other fun stuff! I'm gonna try to make this stuff Black, Yellow and Red, to match the body and everything else. What else should I look into making and reinforcing?

Thanx!:D

[carerra]

anyone got the K&N filter for their XTR???

[honestly2k]

yeah i have a k&n but i havent got me 3e yet!!

[sandman_2ooo]

What fuel tank would people recommend upgrading to on this car, as mine is great apart from the 10-15min run-time =]

Alex (UK)

[txt-30]

I just bought one XT-R-3e, I have not got it yet but will this thing really go 60 stock. Also how good are the wheelies. Does it wheelie real easy?

[mrdemon]

here is my xtr 3e

http://www.s2elise.co.uk/model/Xtr1.jpg

David

[txt-30]

How well does it wheelie? Someone help? I got it today and will have to wait till I get back from vaca to set it up. Looks real good RTR too:)

[StuartWB]

Got mine up and runnig yesterday. Put a few tanks through it before opening it up. and need a bigger area to test it now (todays mission). Seems to wheelie pretty easily, even from a rolling start (say 5- 10mph) if you slam the throttle open.

Mine is still set a little rich, will be gradually be leaning it out...its a flyer.

Stu

[vsnakebytev]

I aswell have the 3 E I have had it for a while now..... check out the forum for the XTR.21 desert storm! It has alot of great tips for you!!! I am waiting on aluminum rear arms at the moment.... I broke mine jumping.... just for your info its a horrible jumper and for a first upgrade go for the arms! They are very weak, especially the rear arms

[StuartWB]

Hi Guys

Just got my xtr...love it to bits. But keep finding the fuel hose split at the tank end. its right next to the exhaust (touching), I can't see an easy way to separate them a little. anyone else experience this. it makes a right old mess.

Will venom tyres make much difference to the grip?

Stu

[txt-30]

vsnakebytev

Does yours wheelie real easy? 60 mph is that true? Won't have mine together till tuesday:(

[StuartWB]

if its got grip it wheelys pretty easy

[txt-30]

I just bought Dirt Hawgs for it. I hope this helps traction:confused: .

[StuartWB]

has any one had problems thith the fuel pipe splitting as I asked earlier. me car is getting all mucky when the fuel dumps it load hehehe

Stuart

[vsnakebytev]

Stuart- I have not had any difficulty with the fuel tubing splitting... either try to get a heat protection tubing for it, or get a different fuel tank. Some people use T-Maxx Tanks, they drill holes in the chassis....

It does wheelie easily and yes 60MPH I thought it would go up to around mid 70's hmmmm I never clocked it though....

They also reccommend drilling a hole in the chassis for the rubber exhaust tube to go out through the bottom of the chassis so the right tire does not get all slippery.. I am still experienceing a donut motion when I accelerate hard though... th car wants to go to the right I believe....

I also have to put a CVEC pipe on there which is what everyone is suggesting. For a new cooling head use one off of the big 6.

For tires Panther Tire makes a Racing Slick that will fit 2.2 truck rims so it will fit the 3E, and I believe Imex makes some slicks and other nice tires too! For their sites email me at dives@nycap.rr.com

If you have any more questions go ahead I'll try my best to answer them.

[punksoul257]

Where can i get a pull start for my XT-R 3E, cause i'm sick of my estart & its knackered. Preferably a retailer in the uk. I have ordered the complete pull start kit of the XT-R but apprently it doesn't fit on my engine :|

Any help would be appreciated.

[vsnakebytev]

hmmmmm a Pull start.... Wow I Love my e-start!

Try contacting Schumacher, they should be able to help you out and give you advice. You would most likely be able to buy it straight from them.

[txt-30]

StuartWB

I used traxxas yellow heat shield it fits perfect. I got it off a nitro rustler 2.5. Hope this helps.

[StuartWB]

is the t-maxx tank bigger too? as run times are a little short hehehe. I have put zip ties in the fueal pipes...will keep you posted.

The thing really does wheely...got sparks off the wheely bar last night. I have moved the bats to infront of the front shock bulkhead. this has calmed it right down. will move it back and forth as the mood takes me hehehe. it'll help with the drag race i am gonna have with a bloke at work...he will be riding a yamaha trx 850 lol...gonna get him uip to 40 i reckon. need some slicks to really waste him.

Does any one fitted adjustable turn buckles to adjust front tow and camber at each end. do they make a bige differrence to the handling?

Can anyone reckomend a better servo saver...the one fitted is really weak...no point me getting a higher torque servo until thats sorted.

Stu

[StuartWB]

how robust is the 3 speed? Is there an easy way to test it....mine didn't sound like it was grabbing third gear. BeforeI strip it to check it out.

Stuart

[txt-30]

Got mine running tonight:) . I put a high torque Steering servo in it and it worked excellent. Did not hear it shift. Is it hard to hear? How rich are the factory setting? Mine seems pretty close. Got to change that cheesey wheelie bar though. I'll put the one off my t-maxx (ballistic one) on there:) . Real wheelie bar (with wheels). How far can yor guys wheelie? Mine seems to unload the rear tires all the time:( . Well If someone could help with my shift question I would appreciate it:)

[StuartWB]

you should hear it shift if you try it on tarmac (easier to hear it). not sure on the remedy though

[txt-30]

What is tarmac? I'll try to run it on the street if that is what you mean.

[StuartWB]

thast i what i meant

[vsnakebytev]

For servos I am running a Hitec Digital High Speed for steering with a Kimborough servo saver.... I have the CVEC Pipe, and I am using Team Losi (Blue) Dirt Spec Tires! They are really nice!

For added cooling cut the grill out in the front of the body, and ofcoarse the holes in the Windows.

Imex and Panther both make slicks that will fit.

I had a problem with my 3E there is a spring on the inside of the clutch and it has to be removed... This fixed it! I am unsure if that is your problem, but my car wouldnt engage in first gear. The engine started, and I had no problems there, just it wouldnt move

[txt-30]

Wow is all I can say about the 3E. It is real real fast. I put the ballistic wheelie bar on the back and I can wheelie forever:D . I know it is shifting because it is screaming fast. My Airtronics Sterring High torque 200oz works great also. Thanks for the tips guys. Try the ballistic Wheelie bar guys it is real cool. I'll post a picture later:)

[txt-30]

http://pic1.picturetrail.com/VOL113/752264/1300939/29630565.jpg

[txt-30]

http://pic1.picturetrail.com/VOL113/752264/1300939/29630560.jpg

Hope you like it guys:)

[StuartWB]

nice wheely bar...does it stop the wobble when wheelying sometimes.

[StuartWB]

had mine less than a week an I have stripped third gear!!! the meshing on the other two gears looks fine, so I guess a stone damaged a tooth or summet to start with....the other gears are unworn.


oh and the rear tyres are wasted hehehe

ordering the high speed pinion bell, adjustable turbuckles, some venom tyres and a new gear set tomorrow.

only thing is...why is everything that is anodized in purple? I don't like purple.

Stuart

[vsnakebytev]

Awesome looking wheelie bar! I will have to try that.... I would modify it slightly for a higher angle of wheelie.....

Stuart I agree completely! I dont like purple either! Your best bet is to take off the anodising yourself...:(

[txt-30]

Thanks Guys:) . It does not look like it is angled high, but it is. It will just about stand straight up and ride a awesome wheelie forever. Well untill I let off the throttle. It does not unload the rear tires which is nice also.:D .

[StuartWB]

has anyone fitted the 21-25-29T Pinion Bell (high speed one). I have ordered one as stated previoulsy...but I have just been looking at my car...I will need to move the engine forward....but It is already as far forward as it will gi in the slots.


stu

[vsnakebytev]

I thought the car did 70+ already out of the box.... they never said anything about faster??? Explain

[txt-30]

70 mph thats fast enough:D

[vsnakebytev]

Well I am unsure about this whole 70+ thing.... They advertise 50+ on the ads now, but on the site its 70+

What are the speed gears? How much faster does it really go??

[StuartWB]

I don't believe it does 70 out of the box. The pinion I have ordered is larger. The standard is U2491G 15-19-23T Pinion Bell. The one I have ordered is U2553G 21-25-29T Pinion Bell. The fusion has an slightly bigger one again.

You can see that first gear will be higher than the original second. it might not fit, I am not sure if its intended for the xtr and not the fusion. The gearing may be too high. But i will keep you posted hehehe :D

[Liverpool-Lad]

My bro has an XTR which he has upgraded to 3 speed. beforehand he had issues with the car not running right - basically from a standard start the engine sounds ok but as soon as you nail it the engine sounds laboured, and doesnt scream like mine does.

We have tried 3 different carbs (including mine)

different fuel tank, and he has also renewed the piston and liner (broken in correctly)

any ideas where to go from here bar a new engine? :eek: :mad:

[StuartWB]

sounds like the low speed needle is set ok, and the high speed needle set too rich. have you tried screwing it in an 1/8 of a turn.

Stuart

[Liverpool-Lad]

Do you mean the main carb needle? Surely that wouldnt explain why mine runs like a train and his is far slower and more sluggish

[StuartWB]

sounds like the low speed needle is set ok, and the high speed needle set too rich. have you tried screwing it in an 1/8 of a turn.

Stuart

[Liverpool-Lad]

We have trierd 3 carbs inc mine

[StuartWB]

not quite sure why I have 2 identical posts hehehe. I mean the gold colored screw on the carb. but as you say if yiu have tried different carbs, nut sure what to suggets. Did yiu try his carb on your engine aswell?

Not sure if these would cause this problem but be worth investigating if you have two cars

I guess it might be worth checking the fuel tank and lines... that would make it lean if there was a blockage or clogged filter.

Matbe swap the exhausts over too.

Might not be any od these but would narrow the problem down.

Stu

[StuartWB]

do these things one at a time though if you are going to give it a try!

[Liverpool-Lad]

Tanks/lines also swapped for mine, only things left really are exhaust...odd.

[vsnakebytev]

wow that is odd.....

So how fast does it really go stock? 50MPH, or 70MPH?

[DoubleT2ts]

i think the XTR is all good fun, but seems abit week and is costing me loads of money on repairs :(
heres mine before and after bashing :p

BEFORE
http://www.xtr3e.co.uk/album_page.php?pic_id=17
AFTER
http://www.xtr3e.co.uk/album_page.php?pic_id=19

[txt-30]

Anyone know what bodies will fit on the 3E???? I would like to change it.

[DoubleT2ts]

youll be safe with a 190mm shell, just need abit of triming up around the wheel arches, and you would need to get longer body posts, or you can get the schumacher dessert strom narrow shell.
check out these pics for some ideas
http://www.xtr3e.co.uk/album_page.php?pic_id=27


http://www.xtr3e.co.uk/album_page.php?pic_id=25


http://www.xtr3e.co.uk/album_page.php?pic_id=22




hope these helped, i think the ford f150 shell looks the bomb

[txt-30]

Are those touring car bodys? Are they proline bodys? Please list where I can get them online. Thanks for the help:)

[DoubleT2ts]

i think they are both hpi, but any 190mm would fit the best

[rc10gtracer86]

i dont think this thing runs 70...I have 1 already for a few mths now...and I dont think I have hit 70 yet and we drag race at local high scool lot....it has plenty of time to wind out but 70 idunno about that I am gonan modify the chassis so teh speed gear works with it...maybe it will take some wheelie out of it which costs ya a race sometimes...also ported/polished the engine and am getting a cvec pipe and K&N filter as well...any up grades you guys recomend? I already have a wheelie bar which I will be making for others as well...

Ryan

[dirtripper80]

I have the XTR and i converted it to the XTR 3e with stock 3e gearing, and a friend of mine has a radar gun. We took the car to a big parking lot nearby and wound it up. After driving it for a couple min to warm it up we did a speed test and the radar read 71.3 So they werent lying on the website, it really does 70+. With the single speed transmission it did just about 50. So that is where i think some of you got that number from.

upgrades:
High performance rear shocks
Custom made Cold air induction( just installed )
Soon to come:
Custom made aluminum alloy front and rear A-Arms +1/2in. on each arm
Custom wheelie bar with wheels
Custom aluminum electronics box
Custom front bumper
Custom airbrushed body(done by me)

[mep]

Would any of you suggest buying this truck, and is there any way to get it as a kit? I also agree with txt-30 on the bod. The stock one's ok but the spoiler could be improved. Any opinions on anything? Problems? Thanks for any response.

[xtr 3e]

:D :D :D i'm am a first time nitro user and have been looking for a fast reliable nitro stadium truck i recently came across one on ebay it is a xtr 3e i have done a lot of reasearch on these trucks and have decided that i am going to invest in one can anyone please give me any info on how much i should be paying for a hardly used second hand one with a few spare parts and upgraded alumnium wish bones and wheelie bar.thanks lewis.ps.could any one give me some ideas to stop this car wheelie in as much as it does? :D :D :D

[xtr 3e]

i have gone ahead with buying the xtr 3e after reading some of your views
on this beast!!!!!!!!! :D :D CAN'T WAIT FOR IT NOW!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D