Who runs rc cars or trucks

[merc_man]

I got a old school t-max with a new 2.5r nitro. also got a slash and few others that the wife and kids use. great family sport.

 

[merc_man]

Traded my slash for another tmax the other day. Found it to be boring compared to the nitro. would have had to get some new batteries soon anyhow. Dnt got to worry about that with nitro.

 

[Chris Zautner]

I have a traxxas revo 3.3 but it needs a new rear diff. I crashed it and the thing had enough momentum and the drive shaft broke the rear diff nob. I haven't ran it in about 2-3 years. Chainsaws are easier to work on for me. The tiny little parts the rc trucks have are just a pain to work on.

 

[sefh3]

I run into that same issue. The screws are tiny and my vision is not the best these days.

 

[merc_man]

Any one been running ther rc car/trucks? I been going over mine and cleaning them up. put the electric start on the one tmax to try out. just gotta het a spur gear and the one is ready.

 

[merc_man]

Hey does any one run nitro? My question is with the steering on my t maxx. I run the four double a batteries but seen ther is a battery pack you can buy to replace them. Does the battery pack make the steering better like they clame it does? Rite now with new double a batteries, they will barely turn when stopped on smooth ground.

 

[radio]

Hey does any one run nitro? My question is with the steering on my t maxx. I run the four double a batteries but seen ther is a battery pack you can buy to replace them. Does the battery pack make the steering better like they clame it does? Rite now with new double a batteries, they will barely turn when stopped on smooth ground.

Alkaline batteries do not supply enough current to run servos well. You should use NiCD or NiMH packs or individual AA cells or use a comparable voltage LiPO pack. Eneloop AA batteries (NiMH) are great for use in the transmitter as well as being capable of running the car electronics and servos. They also have an extremely low self-discharge rate so if you don't use your stuff for a month the batteries stay charged. NiCD battery packs discharge very fast when not in use. I use Eneloops in gas/nitro cars but LiPOs for electric vehicles.

 

[shawn022]

Anyone running a traxxas stampede 2wd? Thinking of picking one up for my 8yo. I like the training mode and waterproof electronics. Seems to be a good deal for $200.

 

[USMC615]

I fly in the air, but wanna get into the R/C truck or buggy deal as well. If the Traxxis Stampede 2WD gets good reviews, jump in it for the young man. Without ever fooling with one, I can't really help ya. I think I know someone who can... @bikemike.

 

[bikemike]

You can get a bec to use to power up hi torque servos like savox.
Rc rock crawler events

 

[bikemike]

Anyone running a traxxas stampede 2wd? Thinking of picking one up for my 8yo. I like the training mode and waterproof electronics. Seems to be a good deal for $200.

New or used either way parts availability is the best part Traxxas

 

[USMC615]

You can get a bec to use to power up hi torque servos like savox.
Rc rock crawler events

That's cool...

 

[bikemike]

That's cool...

The crawlers are a good time and that's coming from a rc flyer.

 

[merc_man]

Anyone running a traxxas stampede 2wd? Thinking of picking one up for my 8yo. I like the training mode and waterproof electronics. Seems to be a good deal for $200.

I got a stampede 2 wheel drive. ( acually its the wifes) its good but some parts do break easy with the wheels beeing first thing to hit stuff. Parts are cheap to fix though.

In my opinion best rc truck would be the slash. I had mine for three years snd only put a bearing on it for the drive shaft.

 

[shawn022]

Thanks guys. I have a 2.5 tmaxx that is mostly converted to a 3.3 set up. I'm hoping getting her into rcs will motivate me to finish it. I also have a vintage ofna ld3 with a hpi engine. That thing is fast for an old car. Well it was fast until it out ran the transmitter and ran wide open into a chain link fence. lol. Should of had the fail safe hooked up. Need to fix that one as well.

 

[bikemike]

I had the t max but the hpi savage 25 is 10x tougher as a basher kind with I had a savage again never once broke a bulk head or control arm just drive shafts and screws came loose in second gear so those got glued in. that truck would climb trees faster than most tree guys lol

 

[bikemike]

Thanks guys. I have a 2.5 tmaxx that is mostly converted to a 3.3 set up. I'm hoping getting her into rcs will motivate me to finish it. I also have a vintage ofna ld3 with a hpi engine. That thing is fast for an old car. Well it was fast until it out ran the transmitter and ran wide open into a chain link fence. lol. Should of had the fail safe hooked up. Need to fix that one as well.

Ofna made some crazy fast awd buggies. Top of the line race rigs.

 

[bikemike]

My buddy and I running a axial bomber and axial wraith rock bouncers

We wernt hardly touching the throttle

 

[Red97]

Anyone running a traxxas stampede 2wd? Thinking of picking one up for my 8yo. I like the training mode and waterproof electronics. Seems to be a good deal for $200.

I would look for a savage xs flux.

I have tried to kill mine at the concrete skate park many times nothing more than some broken dog bone axles. mostly due to the motor upgrade and high dollar 3s lipo.

In stock form with a 2s lipo, short of being run over by a car I don't think it would break often...

 

[bikemike]

I would look for a savage xs flux.

I have tried to kill mine at the concrete skate park many times nothing more than some broken dog bone axles. mostly due to the motor upgrade and high dollar 3s lipo.

In stock form with a 2s lipo, short of being run over by a car I don't think it would break often...

Very true hpi built tough rc trucks