Popular Post mydoddy69 Posted September 18, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2013 Hi all just got one of these little gems and thought as there was not really many threads on them i'd start my very own !. Well today the gem arrived along with a few bits i wanted to add straight out the gate, going to update the thread with everything i do and break on her.. You'll have to wait to see her in the flesh thou as she's a little shy right now !.. But this will keep you going i'm sure Along with a few extras I'm no Traxxas fan by far but this ticked a few boxes more than other things i looked at.. It's not cheap for sure and yep i needed a stiff drink after paying !!.. What i wanted was a backyard basher, waterproof, fast and fun with easy access to spares and upgrades.. Now i know that this has a few issues but they can be over come and i shall look forward to having a go at some of them with my own take on solving them some may work others will no doubt fail but that's half the fun.. So next up she will make an appearance and i shall get some shots of whats in the box !! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I miss mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Nice get some unboxing pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchrodeMode Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Nice man, Stampedes are fun little bashers. You may want to look into the driveshaft mod, people are putting velcro around the hole in the chassis to keep dirt a rocks out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpey69 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 So nearly bought one of these today but had an email saying the thunder tiger was back in stock so bought that.Look forward to reading your thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I'm looking forward to see-ing what you do with this and hearing your thoughts about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I think they are great little trucks ... and if they didn;t have an absolutely scary price tag for what they are, I would probably own one. They are compact, waterproof, rugged and easy to upgrade/mod/mess about with .... but 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 +1 Nitroholic, hence why I regret selling my first one for a stupid price and will now not pay the money for another....stick some rpm arms on, bin the vxl set up and you have a competent and fun basher, that takes a lot of stick and bounces back for more.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPug Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 (edited) Loving my stampede still. I found the proline protract kit a nice way to settle it down around corners. The arms are longer than the stock ones. Here it is: Edited September 19, 2013 by MrPug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasJab Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Love my Stampede it's a great little car fun to drive just treated it to a set of Proline Shocks, fitted MIP driveshafts front and rear great but costly upgrade been stocking up on free T shirts from A Main in the USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 I have to agree with there Nitroholic they are a scary price !! I didn't pay quite that but it was still a pretty penny, you can if you want to wait get the from the likes of Tower and with the saving coupon they send out once in a while for around the 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barker Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Ha, I was thinking....cool summit. Looks nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titchie Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 That pic is exactly why I like 1/8 scale so much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 That pic is exactly why I like 1/8 scale so much more. Sometime's more is just to much !! i love 1/8th scale stuff don't get me wrong but there's times when you just want a quick bash no frills no fuss just good old fun, something light to carry yet big enough and this fits the bill !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenton Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 That looks amazing, I'll be sure to follow this thread and will enjoy seeing your upgrades and thoughts on the model. I'm new to the hobby but was thinking of getting something similar and never thought about ordering from overseas. Is it worth considering or do tax and custom charges make it an expensive gamble? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Thanks for those comparison photos It's smaller than I thought but like you said, is a good size for a good fun bash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catalin4u24 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Thanks for the pictures, yeah, just as I thought, a bit too small though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 Well today i thought i'd do a quick run just see how it goes and i must say right now it was a huge blast !! i only intended to run a couple of packs but ended doing more like 6 !!.. Anyway as i said i'd do any mods as i go and share with you guys so to kick it all off here are some real cheap and easy mods all worth doing in my eye First up the body shell in the box you get some body washers so i used some shoo goo to attach them to the shell Did this front and rear but on the rear i added some homemade foam spacers, i just used some old non slip mat i had and used a paper punch for the holes..Helps to fill out the access body space and made a nice cushion for the shell to sit on ! Next was a sillt mod but worth the 20 secs it takes to do !!.. The wheelie bar pops out all the time dragging on the floor and gets annoying so a simple zip tie sorted that Last was something a little harder this meant removing the rear end the whole rear end which takes about a minute yep i said a minute its just 4 screws !!..The center drive shaft is in like a tube one end is fine all sealed the other is not so you get mud, dust, tiny stones and all sorts in it .. Easy solution use some Velcro the fluffy side to wrap around the shaft and make a seal which is not too tight but not too loose .. The stuff i used has a waterproof backing so will stay put when it gets wet .. And fitted back in the truck works a treat !!! Last pic of the day is these shock guards just so folks can see they do a cracking job I really need to look at getting a heatsink for the motor as running it on grass on just 2s gets hot !! not overly and it was wet and muddy but still it wont hurt it any .. 3s on grass and mud was hitting overly hot thou so going to keep the 3s for the black stuff and the 2s for the mud and grass !! She jumps like a champ and even if you over cook it it bounce's back up on its feet ..Tires are like i thought hard gripless and not much cop .. Servo was a shock was expecting it to be like most rtr rubbish but it does a real good job !! So off to find a heatsink 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant b 4 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 how did you get the summit shell on the mt4,isnt the summit 1/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 how did you get the summit shell on the mt4,isnt the summit 1/10 some say the summit is a 10th scale but i'd say its a 1/8th scale its a huge 10th scale otherwise and a age old argument !! It fits it works and its like having a roll cage, i love it on the MT4 ..Might even think of getting one and mod it to fit this !!?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazzaClio Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 (edited) Looking good and glad you finally bought one and are happy with it so far. The mods so far and defo worth doing and are very straight forward, I use tape on my centre driveshaft and to get a perfect amount around it it can be fitted while in place. I assume you are still running the standard gearing? You would be better off getting a better combo which I assume you will do at some point? Did you fit the bearing adapter when you had the rear end off? Look forward to seeing some pictures of it covered in mud . You might become a Traxxas fan . Thanks. Edited September 21, 2013 by DazzaClio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 Thanks fella and yep this one is going to be a keeper way too much cash in it to sale it anyway !!! I thought about using tape and heat shrink but liked the Velcro better .. Yep at the mo just running the stock 11t i believe ? No i did not fit the bearing adapter just yet as i wanted to see how far i can push the stocker just out of interest Motor combo now that's a tough one ?? The stock system is OK really not to bad but if i'm honest a 4 pole motor i think would work better ?? Do i go down the expensive castle 2800kv combo route or take the cheaper option and go say a WPSC8 and a 2600kv or 2350kv 1/8th scale motor, or the losi /castle knock off route, ..Perhaps i may just get a sc8 4000kv 4 pole combo ?? or even the Tenshock combo but have heard these run hot ?? .. These are just a few i have thought of but decided on none as of yet .. For now i shall just run the stock system till i make up my mind then i will sell the stock system to help fund the new one Muddy pics will be coming as i don't intend on cleaning this over the winter months unless i have to to mod it which shall consist of as bucket of soapy water thrown over it and some GT85 sprayed on it!! Last but not least a Traxxas fan no that's one thing i shall never be but instead a fan of rc !!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchrodeMode Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 I really recommend covering the vent hole on your wheels, if you plan on doing runs in mud and water. Once the foam gets caked with muddy water, the wheels will be so unbalanced that you can't drive it, plus the added weight can cause heat issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 So was out getting it all mucky today great fun to be had !! Forgot to say i'm going to upgrade the weak drive shafts before i tackle the motor side of things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin34 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Looks very nice mate.Looking forward to seeing what you do to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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