Tamiya Stadium Blitzer

[anthonyfa18]

i have a tamiya stadium blitzer. yes it is a stadium truck. it is a very fast car and i want to make it go faster. i put a p2k2 pro and a esc. what els can i put ??????

[CalmCyclone]

Assuming that your driving skills, ESC, and battery can handle it, you could put a modified motor in there. The Trinity P2k2 Pro motor that you have is a stock 27-turn motor.

I'd suggest a Trinity Chameleon 2 Pro 19-turn motor to start. If you want something even faster, try a Trinity 'Speedworks' Caliber motor. They come in 16-, 14-, 12-, and 10-turn versions, and are quite affordable (around $20).


CalmCyclone
R/C veteran, R/C racing newbie

[hurikane85]

well if u plan to race an want better battery life get some bearings and another cheapo upgrade would be deans battery connectors... they supply better current with less restriction

[holshotracer]

i just got done working on my friends stadium blitz and it handles better than my losi XXT CR in the snow and the only thing thats not stock is a 2o turn stringer motor.

[Clod_Killer]

Put the bearing set in it. I have had the best results with the Duratrax bearing kits.
Also, you can go to a 15t pinion, 13 is stock, for more top speed. Make sure you buy a metric 32 pitch pinion gear for it though, or you will kill your spur gear. Remember you will loose some run time though.

[Ideal]

You should get a ball-bearing kit. I figure with the stock pinion a 16 or 17 turn motor would make it run nicely :)

[Ideal]

Originally posted by holshotracer
it handles better than my losi XXT CR

I have a Stadium Blitzer, and I also have a Losi XXT (not CR), although the Stadium Blitzer handles fairly well, it's actually brilliant for a entry-level kit, you'd have to have the XXT set up really wrong for it to handle better. I don't know what your setup is like, but you shouldn't have too much ride-height, high-riding will make your handling poorer. If your XXT is handling worse than a Stadium Blitzer, then your set-up is very, very wrong.

[holshotracer]

the reason that i think that it handle better is that my losi was set up for a pretty flat track. also the blitzer gearing has more tourqe to help it. i could set it up for the snow but then i change my setup witch is ot worth because i got a rally for the snow.

[crank throw wei]

I was always under the impression that the stadium blitzer, the stadium thunder and the blitzer beetle were basically identical.Yet I've never found another pinion available for our stadium thunder.The stock one is 13 teeth. Their is a second set of mounting holes for the motor,so it looks like a different pinion could be used,but Tamiya dosn't list one. Can anyone give me any input about this?:confused:

[crank throw wei]

Here is our(highly modified)Stadium Thunder for comparison.

[anthonyfa18]

how the hell did you do that crank throw wei???

i would love to do that. what motor are you runing???

what a cool truck
:D :D :D :D :D

[crank throw wei]

Thanks Anthony! I modified it because we beat the bajesus out of it,especially jumping,and I got tired of buying new tubs.The front lower corners bust out real easily.The motors we have run are a 19 turn Midnight pro(pictured),a Trinity Opal 14 turn,and a D4 8 turn .And that's the reason I posted here. I have a problem desoldering motor leads with the hotter motors,and wish I could run a smaller pinion,but to date,haven't found any.

[holshotracer]

hey crank throw wei
let me check my parts i may have a smaller pinion that i got for free. i will see tonite and get back to you.

[holshotracer]

chank throw
i found one it is a 11 tooth it will work with a blizter i tried it on my friend's truck email me about it if you want it.. all three cars are the same the only diffence between then is the color of the pastic.

[crank throw wei]

Holshot:Man,I've been looking for one for 5 years! I've e-mailed my info to you.You da man!:D :D

[holshotracer]

thats the good thing about this place if you need something some one has it. thanks crank throw for the pic of the chassis now my friend wants to build his like that.

[dainjarouz]

ive had my stadium blitzer for about 10 years now, a couple of months ago i took it out of the garage and cleaned it, fixed it, got bearings, new motor, new tires, and finally painted the body. I wanted to put some on road tires on it, anyone have any suggestions? I dont know the measurements though, but the back is wider than the front.

[crank throw wei]

Any 2.2 tire will work.:)

[holshotracer]

hey crank throw
sorry for the wait i sented out the pinion tomorrow ran out of cash. also including a coulpe of other ones to.

[crank throw wei]

That's cool holeshot. I appreciate the help!:)

[dainjarouz]

WHAT WIDTH do i have to search for though? cuz the front is slimmer than the rears? and..i just got a new 13 T but i read that up to 15T can fit??? and it has to be 32 pitch? anyone know of any websites with stadium blitzer hop ups?

[crank throw wei]

Daijarous:I have never found any narrower than normal tires,except buggy tires,which are too narrow.Here's what standard 2.2 Proline Street Hawgs look like on the front.A factory rear is for comparison.

[crank throw wei]

Look what I got in the mail today from a very cool member!Thank you very much Holeshot! I owe you.:D

[dainjarouz]

are those tires set on the same type rims? the ones on the left look deeper than the ones on the right...you recommend any on road tires?

[holshotracer]

no prob Chank throw
the sad part is that those are probly older than i am and am 18. let me know how they work.

[dainjarouz]

hmmm the front wheels are DEF narrower then the rear, but if other tires fit, i guess ill get some regular 2.2s

[holshotracer]

if the temp stays up i probbely paint my friend blitzer body.

[maX energ]

i have a very very fast stadium blizter!...specs...
Streak ESC
bearings
P-94 12x2 monster wire series
13 tooth pinion
and very soft front suspension for some cool rock climbing..it does climb pretty good too (for a 2WD)
i run HPI super star deep stlye black 5 spoke rims, with
Proline blade front and Proline Bow-Tie 'T' rears
i modded the steering for my truck also the servo is flipped so i could run the wires better,
the front springs are off a tourning car with these big yellow clips from my FOX....(very sweet 2WD tamiya buggy...)
ill be looking to make this truck raceable...i just ordered a stadium blizter body from tower hobbies...i recomend getting one or two because there in stock and it says limited quanities...

[dainjarouz]

hey Max,,,, can you post some pics of the stadium blitzer???

[holshotracer]

i just started painting my friend blitzer body the nice thing is that he put on the stickers but left the over spray mask on. its going to be black with yellow tribal frames.

[crank throw wei]

If you guys can,PLEASE POST PICS!! I'de love to see some other fine examples of this vehicle!:D

[dainjarouz]

ill take some pics and post pretty soon, although, i wouldnt exactly call my SB a fine example. heh. anyways, does anyone know any places to get some cheap or used parts for this car? i need a new body. if any of you want a sticker set i can get you one for $10 plus shipping. i only have one set though, first person to reply can buy it. pics coming soon...maybe tonight or tomorrow.

[dainjarouz]

here are the pics...i will take some without the body in a few days. dont flame the paint job...it was my first one and ive never been a good artist :rolleyes:

It has a sport tuned stock, bearings, cheapo MSC, and thats it!

http://members.aol.com/ladiescallmec/images/pict200.jpg
http://members.aol.com/ladiescallmec/images/pict193.jpg

[crank throw wei]

I won't flame your paint job,I just wonder how you keep your rear tires in such good shape.My kid had his wore out in less than a week,and turned my kitchen into a burnout pit! lol:D

[holshotracer]

just finisehed my friends body it turned out ok try to post a pic tomorrow.
hey crank throw how did that pinion work.;)

[dainjarouz]

crank, ive had this car for a very long time and i learned my lesson with those rear tires a long time ago! they were SLICKS after a few days. So now i got the new ones and NEVER run it on-road. Thats why im lookin for on road tires, i wanna play with it on the street already!!

[crank throw wei]

Holeshot: It's in the game plan,but not on the car.Here's the story-It seems that the transmission housing won't let the motor move close enough to let the gear engage.The depression where the motor sits needs to be trimmed to let the motor get close enough.But,I don't want to trim ours without having another one,just in case I screw something up.And I haven't found a source for a new one.I tried Tower and Tamiya.Tamiya didn't have one listed,but may have one if I call them.So far,I haven't.We've been setting the car up for racing,and I've been making lots of new parts.It's in the plans though,so I'll keep you posted.I just made aluminum front lower control arms,and put on a front swaybar. I'm almost done with aluminum steering arms with stainless axles.We also just tonight,changed the battery location to the center of the car to keep the weight inboard.And I may change the chassis to carbon fiber to lighten things up a little.If I do,you got first crack at the aluminum one,if you want it.:)

[crank throw wei]

The latest.

[crank throw wei]

Danjarouz:You'll have to use stock rims.I never found any that would directly bolt on.I had to make adapters for the front,and use longer stub axles in the rear.But Tower has new stockers.And don't worry about the width difference in the front.They work just fine.:)

[holshotracer]

one ? crank throw how many cells are in that pack?
if u do mke a carbon fiber i'll see if my friend wants the alummiun one,

[crank throw wei]

It's just a standard 6 cell pack.It made a noticable difference switching to this position.It's not as "tail happy" as it was before.

[dainjarouz]

you selling the old chassis, crank?

[crank throw wei]

Well,I was offering it to Holeshot because he sent me some pinion gears,didn't charge me,and even picked up the postage.Whata guy!So even though he doesn't have a Thunder/Blitzer,I figured he might be able to get something from him friend who does,even if it's just a favor.Just spreading around the good will.If he doesn't want it,I may consider selling it.I still have to come up with some carbon fiber to make a replacment first.:)

[holshotracer]

i got to find out a diffenet way to post pic because it doesn't let me post of my friend blitzer.

[dainjarouz]

holshot...send them to {EDITED** i will post them on my website and link them here.

or if you got a website...put em up there and link them on the site...just post and click on "IMG" in the post window.

[holshotracer]

hey crank throw
try www.carbonfiberhelmets.com for carbon fiber they have no minmum for it.

[holshotracer]

my friend is trting to trade me his blitzer for my hpi mini. the truck is good shape but i don't know if i want to get rid of the mini.

[crank throw wei]

The minis I've seen run are pretty slow,but maybe hop ups would help.Prolly have more fun with the blitzer.

[holshotracer]

well crank throw
its like your blitzer not normal. my mini has a 12 turn and usaly 7 seven cells so it quick:D if i had the money i would buy it but i don't. the truck is box stock execept for the kyosho MSC i put in.

[holshotracer]

chank
you run oval right? since the reciever and esc are on the left.

[crank throw wei]

No,we run road course. The reciever is their because of where the antenna mast is,and I put the ESC their to counterbalance the weight of the motor.If we were running oval,I probably would have offset the battery.:)

[holshotracer]

i've seen a losi truck that a guy did that but that was for dirt oval.
i got to pick up some brushes and springs to biuld a illegal stock motor.
the stringer that i put in is done for.:

[crank throw wei]

I've wondered if a different armature all together could be used.You know,put,say.... a 14 turn arm in a stock can.;) Since the races we run in have no pay out or anything,their's no reason to even consider building an outlaw.Could be fun though!:)

[holshotracer]

i stuffed a 21 turn arm. in there. fast enough and good battery life. i had to put heavy traxxas springs on the back so the truck would turn with paddles on it.

[crank throw wei]

I finally got my trans cases.Now I can prepare to modify! I calculated the ratio with an 11 tooth pinion,and it's 12.44:1. 13:1 is what's recommended for modified motors so that puts me in the ballpark. I made a new chassis,if you haven't seen it, it'shttp://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=941604#post941604 I basically just transfered all the aluminum parts that were on the stock pieces,to this one,+ added 25 mm to the wheelbase(that was SteveKs idea).I'll post a pic as soon as I get it pic worthy.

[holshotracer]

i know i seen that sic chassis going to print the pic and show my friend.

[holshotracer]

he was drooling over that trick chassis
where did u get the carbon fiber because he wants to build one?

[crank throw wei]

I had one of the plastics guys at work lay it up for me.All the places I checked had a minimum of way more than I wanted.So I went to plan B.That department is always way busy,so it wasn't easy to get them to do it.I owe the leader a favor for squeezing it in.:rolleyes:

[holshotracer]

one more question what did you use for chassis stand offs on your other chassis because if my friend got some alumamiun i would cut out a chassis.

[crank throw wei]

They are all from 6061 T6 round stock(solid bar),and I turn them in a lathe for nice square ends and perfect length.Then drilled with a # 39 drill,and tapped with a M3x.5 tap.Don't get greedy trying to tap too much at a time! They break very easily.Use WD 40 or a heavy oil,and go 2 turns in,1 turn out,then repeat.Less if the tap binds.then take it all the way out when about 1/2 way down,clear the chips and continue.Buy 2 taps,and use a "soft" hand.

1 suggestion if you're going to start from scratch,add 25 mm to the length.That's what I did with the CF chassis,and it looks SOOO much better.I havent tryed it yet(working max hours right now),but I've been told it will improve handling substantially.The proportions look more like a real car too.

[holshotracer]

i was thinking of cutting the stock chassis for the front stand offs the i can't finger out a way for the back.

[crank throw wei]

Need some?

[holshotracer]

if i do i'll let u know first i'm going to find out if my friend can get some alum. i need a new project since i finished my rally.

[holshotracer]

here the Blitzer that i been working on the only difference is the front rims are black

[holshotracer]

heres a better one

[LtB]

1.)
Hi, i have one problem with my Stadium blitzer: I was running it in cold on tarmac / mud and after few minutes the main chasis part broke in the point where is the bottom part of trany case connected to it, so the screws don't hold there (take a look at your Blitzer to see what I mean). Does anyone have an idea how to fix it?
2.)
I have found easy way to make the ground clearance bigger (up to 4,5 cm = 1,8") - get four of those golden screws with thread on top, which are used in computers under the mainboard (don't use ssilver ones, as they have different thread density). They perfectly fit between the shock rod and the plastic loop. Thus it makes it longer -> bigger ground clearance! (Don't worry about stability, I hadn't seen any major difference after this mod)

[LtB]

Here is the pic of what is actualy broken on my car :-(
Please help, what can I do to fix it??? (It in fact fall off, so there is big hole now...)

[holshotracer]

u could try gluing it and use fiber glass cloth to renforce it or get a new chassis.

[LtB]

I'd glue it together, but then I'll have problem with taking it apart, won't I?
Does any of you have an old wrecked Stadium Blitzer or extra chasis for sale? :-)
Or, at least, do you have a clue how does new chasis cost? (Coz I haven't)...

[crank throw wei]

I think a new chassis is only $20.Of course,you could always make an aluminum one.hehehe;)

[crank throw wei]

BTW,I'm done with our cabon fiber/aluminum chassis set up,and all I can say is WOW! We can drive around the whole track at or near full throttle!We broke a "c" hub on the front,so I'm making an aluminum replacement set.I'll post pics soon.:)

[holshotracer]

thats cool when u make a sic mod and then it turns out even better at the track:D

[LtB]

hi, Crank, I was just wondering how are you making your chasis? Are you doing it manualy or with computer-controled machine? I'm asking because I can have made new duralumin chasis, but I need an AutoCad model as a pattern and I haven't idea where to get it...

[crank throw wei]

All my dimentioning I do with a height gage and a small angle block, so my holes are all in the right place,use a punch for the holes,a drill press for drilling lightening hole corners,and an air saw for cutting out the rest.Then a bunch of lathe work for all the standoffs. I would love to have a CNC machine,and it's at the top of my list of things I would spend 10,000 buck,if I had it.:( Since I'm a concept vehicle fabrictor by trade, I do this kind of stuff because I have access to all the equipment at work if I don't have it at home.

As far as AutoCad,start by looking under 3D software in google.BTW,I've done some work on Rhino,and it's a little more user friendly.:)

[mistachubs]

I found this nice stadium thunder only 51.00$$:D :D :cool: :D

[crank throw wei]

Nice! Can I have it?;)

[holshotracer]

i want it too:D

[crank throw wei]

This thread has been awefull quiet for awhile.I'll have to post some pics of my latest Stadium Thunder soon.

[holshotracer]

my friend took his home so i can't play with it no more.

[zombieslayer1]

hi guys can i post stuff about my blitzer beetle since theres no blitzer beetle forum?

scott

[crank throw wei]

Sure! You've come to the right place.:)

[zombieslayer1]

cool.
it all started when i was playing INSANE,a off-road racing game.
one of the vehicles you can play is a baja bug.
well i had so much fun playing it that i decided to get a r/c one.
the only one i could think of that was most like a real baja bug was the tamiya blitzer beetle.
hpi makes one but its just the rs4 mt with a baja bug body.:(
i just wanted it to bash,but its quickly escalating in to something more.
got a guy custom painting the body with a zombieslayer/crypt keeper theme and building a fake rear engine and engine cage.
its got a full set of teflon sealed bearings,imex claw dawg tires,
Hitec Aggressor 2-Channel AM/1 HS-311 Servo ,DuraTrax IntelliSpeed 12T Modified Reverse ESC and a Trinity Speed Gem Pro Amber 17T Double Motor.
pics soon to come.:D
also I'm saving for the Novak Super Sport Brushless System.

scott

[crank throw wei]

A brushless!:eek: Hmm,I wonder if the trans will take it. I've found that the trans is very strong,but that may be pushing it.Can't wait to see a pic!:)

[zombieslayer1]

the novak Super Sport Brushless System is a mild bl.
its equivalent to a 10 turn mod motor.

scott

[crank throw wei]

OK,I didn't realizee that it was comparable to a 10 turn.I have run a 10 with no problem except severe battery over heating because gearing is not changeable. Is a BL as suseptable to under gearing?

[zombieslayer1]

brushless motors are not subjected to the same problems as brushed motors.
you are supposed to gear own in low turn applications but not because of heat but a thing called Cogging.
Cogging is when your car kinda lurches from a stand still.
in any event tower stocks 32 pitch 10 tooth robinson pinions and i can modify the tranny case.:D

scott

[holshotracer]

check out thunder tech they make a adapeter so you can change the mesh on any tamiya.

[Team King]

Would a trinity p-94 16turn motor make my stadium thunder do wheelies ?

[crank throw wei]

Maybe. A stock motor will too if you slam from reverse to forward. If you want to do it from a dead start,I would use street tires with traction compound.

[Team King]

So , what motor would i use with the street tires and compound. What compound ?

[crank throw wei]

For compound,I us TQ orange (check Tower hobbies),and generally speaking,torque goes down with lower turn motors.I hear the Monster motors have gobs of torque.:D

[Team King]

Thanks. Does anyone know how much a new set of gears would cost for a blitzer or thunder? I also am soon to be getting the shocks off of the rear of a rustler to put on my thunder...it gives way more ground clerance!

[crank throw wei]

Here's (http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=1032805#post1032805) A thread where we went into that.I think you would have to be very dedicated to change the gears.As far as changing the shocks,remember,you need to keep the control arms close to parallel for any kind of decent handling.Putting them on an extreme angle will make the car twitchy and more prone to roll over. I found Duratrax threaded aluminum shocks work very well.

[Team King]

Sorry i mean a replacement set of gears. I have a rustler and i took off the back shocks and put them on the back of my thunder...they work. I also tried with the front but i didn't really like it.

[Team King]

Where are you guys mounting the reciever and esc on a stock blitzer/thunder chassis? Also does anyone know how long the reciever wire on a stander AM " Acoms " reciever is ? I made a roll cage for my stadium thunder ...havent mounted it yet...i'll try to get some pics.

Team King

[crank throw wei]

I've always mounted the Rx right next to the antenna bracket,although it seems like I might have modified the bracket into more of an "L" shape(check my modified car on page 1,same bracket.Been kinda a while since I had a stocker;) ). As far as the antenna wiretheir's the proper way,and the home method.The proper way is to send the Rx back to the manufacturer to have a new wire installed and tuned. The home method is to cut a new wire about 1" to 1 1/2" longer than a new antenna mast(tube). Can't wait to see your roll cage!:)

[Team King]

Thanks for the help crank. Can anyone tell me how to post pics ? I think i can get pick of it today ..

Team King

[crank throw wei]

When you post a reply,just above the "submit reply" button,it says "browse".Click on it and it will bring up the folders in you computer.Click on the down arrow to the right(Usually starts with My Computer.If that's were your pics are,cool,it will bring up a list and click on the appropreate pic.If in a different folder,then click the pulldown arrow to choose the folder you want to get your pic from.) Click on the pic file,click save,that window will close,then click submit reply.The pics MUST be 60kb or smaller! Too big,and it won't allow you to post them.So set your cam on E-mail,or minimum resulution. You can check the pics size before hand with your picture viewer.Hope this helps!:)

[Team King]

Thanks...i'll try to get the pic up before the end of the day! Where do you usually mount the esc on the stock chassis ?

[crank throw wei]

Again,it's been a very long time since I had a stocker.I again refer you back to my pics a few pages back.That's about the best I can do for you on that issue.

[Team King]

Thanks anyways.......i just thought of something, i'll look in the MANUAL! I forgot about the amnual.

[Team King]

Let's see if my pics work!

[Team King]

Another......

[Team King]

Another...

[Team King]

another...

[Team King]

And one of my truck!

[Team King]

Sorry about the two pics of my truck i forgot which pic was which.

[crank throw wei]

That cage looks sweet!:D Let's see it on the truck!

[Team King]

I'm workin on that....trying to get a way to mount it. Also i am trying to make a new chassis.

[Team King]

Will these : http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXAMK2&P=7 shocks work on my thunder ( the back ) ?

[crank throw wei]

Yes, BUT We had to change the ball end to a traxxas one because the hole in the supplied one is too small.Also,I machined a sleave for the top mount. You might be able to find something of the shelf for the top though.

[Team King]

What do you mean by machined a sleave for the top mount ? Sorry if that seems like a stupid question to you. And what are the advantages and disadvantages of these shocks? Are they worth my money ?

[crank throw wei]

The top eyelet in the shock is 5mm if I recall(don't quote me though!) and the screw is 3mm,so the sleave is needed to take up the slop.That's the same shock we have on ours,and they work great! Very adjustable,and they look cool as hell.I highly recommend them.Ours are blue though.

[LtB]

Hi, how fast will my Stadium Blitzer be with some 17-18T motor (for example Purple Bull 18×2) and 13T pinion? And how fast is actualy the Blitzer with stock motor? Thanx for answer...

[Team King]

Thanks crank. Could you give me the link to the shocks of have on tower? I'm getting another blitzer soon for a parts car. How does the blitzer body mount? The same way as the thunder (2 posts at the front and back ) ? Can i get the shocks to work with out do anything to them ?

LTB- sorry i can't help you out there seeing as i have never clocked mine.

[crank throw wei]

Originally posted by Team King
Thanks crank. Could you give me the link to the shocks of have on tower?
Well,here's the part numbers:
DTXC9241 frt set-blue, originally for an EVBX
DTXC9226 rr set-blue,originally for an EVST
Only the fronts(as I recall:rolleyes: ) came with springs.You must change the rod end(on the shaft),but I believe the ones off the original shocks will work.The Traxxas ends are an upgrade however.
How does the blitzer body mount? The same way as the thunder (2 posts at the front and back ) ?
The cars are identicle except for body and the color of the trans and front bulkhead.
Can i get the shocks to work with out do anything to them ?
No.You must now use a screw instead of a threaded ball for the top mount,and a sleave over that screw,plus the rod end,as outlined above.

[Team King]

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXAMU9&P=Z .....are those the ones for the front?

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXAMU9&P=Z .....are those the one for the back ?

[crank throw wei]

These (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0095p?FVSEARCH=DTXC9241&FVPROFIL=++&search3=Go) are the ones I used in the front,and both will work in the rear(you posted the same thing twice:p ):)

[Team King]

Thanks. So i did put the smae thing twice.......oops. I am making a new chassis out of 1cm think plexi-glass .....will it work ? And crank ..can you tel me a bit about what you did to mount your aluminum on ?

[Team King]

how many teeth does the stock spur have ? i just got a speed gem 17t single and i don't want to over gear it

[crank throw wei]

Originally posted by Team King
[B I am making a new chassis out of 1cm think plexi-glass .....will it work ? And crank ..can you tel me a bit about what you did to mount your aluminum on ? [/B]
That thick of plex will be very heavy,and is overkill,IMO.Here's (http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=942871#post942871) a link to the chassis I built.It's extremely strong,and reasonably light. The stock spur is 13 teeth,and 12 is the smallest that can be used without extensive modification to the trans. Tower has them in steel,but only as a combo pack(1 12,1 13)

[Team King]

My plexi-glass isn't 1cm .it's like 7mm or something i think.

And i was talking about the spur gear , the humber of teeth you said is the pinion i believe.

[Team King]

I asumed it was 1cm but i messured it and it was 7mm ....i think

[crank throw wei]

hmmm.I don't know that number. I still think there are better materials to use for your chassis.

[Team King]

Well if i make another chassis i'll find something else.......but my plexi-glass one is done. And do you know that anount of teeth on the stock spur gear (the numbers you said were pinion gear ). My new blitzer should be hear today.

[Team King]

Chassis

[Team King]

:

[crank throw wei]

Well it sure is interesting! Is that a spring loaded front bumper?

[Team King]

My custom bumber on springs!

[Team King]

Custom skid plate , it covers the body so when i do wheelies i don't chew up my body.

[Team King]

Can your blitzer/thunder do this ?

[Team King]

Yes it is a spring loaded bumber. Rigged it up today. When you said interesting , that good or bad ? I'm 13 and i don't have drill presses and things to cut aluminum so it can't compare to yours crank. But i'm happy with it.

[crank throw wei]

Well King, for 13,that friggen ROCKS! I'm very impressed! You seem to have thought of the whole package in your design. I highly approve!:D If I can offer 1 word of constructive advise,be a little more patient when heating the acrylic,and it won't bubble,otherwise,very nice! What are your plans for your next one?

(Sorry for the "interesting" remark.I meant no disrespect)

[Team King]

Thanks for the pointer and complements crank. I don't have a design or a material for my next one ...maybe you could help me out there ??

[crank throw wei]

YGM;)

[Team King]

Hmmmm i don't have mail as of now. My inbox is emty?..?..? Try my othr e-mail. Kevie_c@hotmail.com . what e-mail did u send to?

[Team King]

I found the e-mail......i like never check my pm's , sorry.

[LtB]

Hi, I found this pic on Tamiyaclub website, it's meant to be "nitro-killer". I already asked the owner about weight of all this, but no reply yet... It's certainly to be used on-road only and acceleration must be poor, not to talk about those lego "shocks", but it is certainly interesting. The top speed shold be 46 mph, clocked in a car. The most interesting thing is, that the motor looks stock!

PS: Nice work Team King! I'm thinking of making similar chasis now, while mine is slownly breaking into pieces...

[Evo_UK]

You guys are absolutly amazing especially crank and king. i gotta get me a chassis like that Team. would you be interested in making and selling me one:D

anyway do you of you guys have MSN messenger? if you have please add me - Bit_Bloke@hotmail.com

i need to revive my blitzer!!!!!

[vtl1180ny]

I rebuilt my little brothers (he's now 23) old Stadium blitzer for my son... We took the thing to the track, he went over a jump and stripped out the tranny, yes it has the stock 32p pinion and it was aligned properly...

[Team King]

Just for an update on my chassis.........well lets just say plexi-glass is very brital. It broke a few to many times and i got tired of fixing it so i'm back to stock...for now. I am getting a aluminum one made by some guys at my dads work so it should be a lot stronger. So crank- i do not need your chassis anymore but thanks for the offer. I might have some questions for you but not yet. Oh and evo-uk - i don't think you want a chassis like mine unless it's made out of lexan. I'll post a pic of what i broke in one week in my next post.

[Evo_UK]

thanks matey, crank are you still selling your alim chassis then? i would be interested for sure!

[Team King]

Hey crank what do you think about my aluminum chassis i got made ? I havent drilled the holes yet.

[crank throw wei]

Looks kinda familiar! 2 things to keep in mind: The sharpnes in the corners of the triangles and squares are good places for cracks to start.It would be a good idea to take an 1/8" file and round them out.Also,the material is kinda scarce near the front bulkhead.Don't drill any holes in that area! Did you mock up your steering servo before you layed out your shaped holes? That's how I determined where to put them.What kind of aluminum did you use(and thickness)?

[Team King]

Okay i'll round out the edges! Thanks for the tip. I'm not sure what you meen by " the material is kinda scarce near the front bulkhead.Don't drill any holes in that area " .

Well i didn't check where the steering servo holes go before i drew them on but i just checked and there more than enough room for them.

It is 3mm think aluminum but i'm not sure what kind it is. I have a few question for you:

1) on the stock chassis the steering servo is raised up, how did you do that on yours aluminum chassis?

2) How is your rear shock tower mounted ? i have a piece of aluminum a bit bigger then that shock tower. I was think of getting holloe aluminum pipe, and drilling holes in the aluminum where the stock screws for the shock tower go, and run long nuts and bolts through that and into holes in the bottom of the chassis. If that made sence to you do you think it would work ?

3) And what kind of stores would have that lonf threaded road for my top brace thing ? Or do i need to thred it myself?


Thanks in advanced

TK

[crank throw wei]

Originally posted by Team King
Okay i'll round out the edges! Thanks for the tip. I'm not sure what you meen by " the material is kinda scarce near the front bulkhead.Don't drill any holes in that area " .
What I meant is,if you draw a straight line where the lightening hole stop at the front of the chassis,their's not much material there.It will probably be OK if you use thetruss rods connecting the front and rear suspension.But since you'll have to drill mounting holes for the servo,try to make them where they wont remove any more material in that area,if possible.



1) on the stock chassis the steering servo is raised up, how did you do that on yours aluminum chassis?
2) How is your rear shock tower mounted ? i have a piece of aluminum a bit bigger then that shock tower. I was think of getting holloe aluminum pipe, and drilling holes in the aluminum where the stock screws for the shock tower go, and run long nuts and bolts through that and into holes in the bottom of the chassis. If that made sence to you do you think it would work ?

3) And what kind of stores would have that lonf threaded road for my top brace thing ? Or do i need to thred it myself?
I'll post a bunch of pics,and hopefully that will answer your questions.If you have any more,feel free to ask!
But here's a few things:
1)There are stands that came with the servo,or the car,I forget which,that space it up pretty close.I had to use a thin washer under the stands to fit the large servo saver(DON'T USE A SMALLER ONE!!! I broke many big $$ ones trying to get the servo down as low as I could)

2)Their are always more than 1 way to skin a cat,but I used solid aluminum for the truss rods,and drilled them in a lathe for an M3 X .5 stud,and then attached the rod ends.Cut long,the sneak up on the final length.Too short,and the rod end wont bottom on the tube,leaving just the stud to carry the load.(weak).You may be able to glue plastic spacers inside of your aluminum tubing(look in your extra shock parts that come with the car) so you don't need a lathe for this.

3) I made ALL the aluminum parts for my car,and none are available.Many that I made for version 2 got used,or reworked for this final version,which is why I haven't been good about getting back to anyone with a chassis for sale:I don't have a complete set-up. All the posts for the front and rear suspension are custom made,solid aluminum,drilled(on a lathe) for M3 X .5 threads.Pics are in no particular order.

[crank throw wei]

This is my last version,so it may not be exactly like what your doing,but you get the idea.

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Another.

[crank throw wei]

As you can see above,I went to a bell crank arraingement.

[crank throw wei]

As you can tell,I'm not previewing these!:rolleyes: So bear with me.My captions describe the LAST pic,Mkay?
Battery eye's rear view.

[crank throw wei]

That was from the right rear,Notice the multiple upper shock mounting holes.

[crank throw wei]

High rear view.

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Mid rear view.

[crank throw wei]

Top view.This chassis has been stretched 25 mm.

[crank throw wei]

Front suspension and shock tower(no bulkhead anymore).I hope these help! As usual,if you have anymore questions,just ask and I'll try to help. :)

[Team King]

Thanks for all the pics, i think i now what i'm doing but i'll for sure have more questions as i progress!

[Team King]

Okay i now have some questions for you crank. Is there a threaded rod in the aluminum sphere things for the top brace on yours ? How do you suppose i get the atena mounted ?

[crank throw wei]

Hey King! Do you mean the truss rods that connect the tops of the front and rear suspension?Then yes,use threaded rod to install the rod ends.I just cut the heads off some long bolts.
As for antenna mount,I just put mine in one of the small stand offs which is used for a rear battery stop(you can see my ant. mast is orange.)Just make it easy to wire to your RX.And don't worry about making it fit your stock body,unless it's very important to you.I assume you'll be re-arranging the lay out.I found that turning the battery front to back,the balance improved greatly.
:)

[Team King]

And i'm done!

[Team King]

Another

[Team King]

Another:

[Team King]

I made snow chains for my dirt hawgs but i have nig monster truck tires on it now. I raised my body mounts a lot because i am going for the monster truck look now and i want to be able to see the esc, rx ect.. when i drive. I'm also thinking of getting a new body, have any sugestions? I was thinking maybe the hummer H2 sut.

One more pic:

[crank throw wei]

Wow King,nice job!You went a different direction that I went(you went up,I went down!lol),but it looks my trucks brother!So tell us driving impressions:Do you notice better handling,jumpworthyness,ground clearance,reduced chassis flex,etc.

As for body,for an MT,I like a chevy body.Maybe someone has the new Chevy SSR body available.That would be the whip!

[Team King]

Well i havent got to test it that much so i can't really tell you. I have to get a new spring that holds the brush on the com because mine flew out while i was driving......so i'm out of buisness till i go to the hobby shop.

[BrianFlorian]

Greetings all.

Without any sort of slipper clutch availiable, how hot a motor can the SB's transmision handle?

[SARacer]

I was interested on getting a Blitzer beetle, but i was wondering whether Pro-line stadium truck tires will will fit the BB rims.
Also, will the Pro-line Stadium truck rims fit on the BB?

thanks ;)

[holshotracer]

well when helping my friend move he give me this truck store for him. the good part is that he wants me to mod the chassis and make it lighter.

[delta|triangle]

Hello,

This is my first post on the forums, I joined up after finding this tread! You guys are doing great stuff to these SB's and I am going to have start modding mine heavily now.. I must say its really great to see people having a long discussion about an entry level r/c car, I always noted snootyness among people with more expensive gear while I was racing.

I have already done some 'alterations' on the shock mounts and am very inspired by what I have seen here. I have a very damaged body (my SB is about 6 years old) which is being repainted. I will get some pics in here when its near completion.

[FESTER2004]

I have a blitzer beetle i got off of ehobbies new in the box for $167 bucks!its all stock expet for full ball bearings n a parma bug body done up like the general lee,i am sure soem of u have seen it in the paint contest here.i will post pics tommorrow .i have the orginal body but it has 1 pass on it.its a fun truck! i have to replace the MSc cuz mine went bad!
also the chrome rims off the dyna blitzer fit!i will post pics tommorrow!

[GT Freak]

anyoe have any pics/ vids of this cool truck??

[TamiyaRacer69]

:wave: fellow Blitzer Beetle/Stadium Blitzer/Stadium Thunder owners.

Just came across this thread, and thought "Great my other favorite Tamiya has got some more fans".
I've got all 3, but they're all wearing beetle bodies.(still have the other 2 shells lying `bout somewhere) My original Blitzer is now painted Matt Black (no stickers) and converted to on-road with the 'Blitzer Chrome Edition' wheels, running a Dyna Tech and standard Tamiya ESC, and fully ball-raced.

The other 2 are in various stages. The Staduim Thunder is ball-raced with standard 540, and Tamiya ESC, German Grey Blitzer shell(no stickers), still awaiting the glass, (borrowed glass from my on-road Blitzer for a run weekend just gone) number plates, driver figure, and rear tail lights.

The Stadium Blitzer is just a rolling chassis with a polycarb beetle shell.(no Blitzer mounts)

Here's a few pics of my Blitzer family:
1st pic My Blitzer Beetle before I put the 'proper' body on it.
2nd pic. In all it's glory.
3rd pic. Same Blitzer as in pic 1 & 2, how it looks now.
4th pic. Me and my Stadium Thunder/ Blitzer Beetle. :cool:
5th pic. Only way to get away with drinking and driving. :p
6th pic. Stadium Blitzer with ugly beetle shell.

Here's a vid too. It's the Blitzer Beetle in the 1st,2nd pics. Enjoy :cool: http://www.tamiyaclub.com/moviecomment.asp?id=1675&uid=5372

[FESTER2004]

heres some pics of mine:

the genral lee body is a parma body,the other pics are the orignal body i have 1 pass on (tested it in my kitchen)i dont use the orignal body i am afraid i am gonna trash it,tahts y its dusty,its sits on a shelf!

[XXWoodmanXX]

Awesome group there, Del!

But, but,....where's the Kyosho? *sniff-sniff* :(




:p

[TamiyaRacer69]

:wave: Roy
Yeah I've still got it, I was just showing pics of my Tamiya beetles.

:wave: FESTER2004 Looks good mate, great truck with another great cars paint. Good combo.

[FESTER2004]

thanks!

[FESTER2004]

check this out,just won this off ebay n i picked up,it was a local seller,anyway heres my stadium blitzer

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r7/fester4x4/IMG_4251.jpg

[FESTER2004]

more

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r7/fester4x4/IMG_4247.jpg

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r7/fester4x4/IMG_4248.jpg

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r7/fester4x4/IMG_4249.jpg

[GT Freak]

nice red x's.

[4wdmt]

nice red x's. :D

I'll call it, the blitzer X. lol.

[FESTER2004]

I Sold The Stadium Blitzer-sorry