t1000 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I took mine for a quick bash over the local bmx track yesterday and I lost a wheel, luckily I found the nut. Im really impressed with this truck its tough as old boots, not broken a thing yet and its had a fair few crashes when my daughter has took control (honest!) Only problem Im having is getting the steering straight and keeping the ESC fixed, gonna try silicone sealant for the ESC next as d/s tape doesn't cut it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 58 minutes ago, t1000 said: I took mine for a quick bash over the local bmx track yesterday and I lost a wheel, luckily I found the nut. Im really impressed with this truck its tough as old boots, not broken a thing yet and its had a fair few crashes when my daughter has took control (honest!) Only problem Im having is getting the steering straight and keeping the ESC fixed, gonna try silicone sealant for the ESC next as d/s tape doesn't cut it. Trim tape from the car bodyshop is good, though being an MT i'd put a couple tie wraps round to take some of the strain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t1000 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 40 minutes ago, capri-boy said: Trim tape from the car bodyshop is good, though being an MT i'd put a couple tie wraps round to take some of the strain. Yeah I tried a adhesive pad from Halford's that is used for mounting your rear view mirror but that failed. Tie wraps is a good idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Just now, t1000 said: Yeah I tried a adhesive pad from Halford's that is used for mounting your rear view mirror but that failed. Tie wraps is a good idea! Not mirror pad, bodywork trim tape - make sure all surfaces are clean and grease free, apply, leave overnight and bingo. Def tie wraps as well though. The MTe esc mount does the job, and does flex to absorb some shocks but it's not perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 1 hour ago, t1000 said: Yeah I tried a adhesive pad from Halford's that is used for mounting your rear view mirror but that failed. Tie wraps is a good idea! What you want is number plate fixing tape I use it and just add a cable tie never had it come loose yet This is the stuff I use http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/double-sided-foam-tape-25mm-x-10m-n93al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eizManster Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 On 2/20/2016 at 15:59, mydoddy69 said: I use blue thread lock on those bolts and haven't lost one yet But I wouldn't recommend using the stronger red . There is some play or slop on the steering it's fine but just make sure it's all lined up correct and everything is nice and tight thanks mydodd69. finally added some thread locker after my last run today. just that i play on soil/grass area, so every run i actually have to clean up the rig, hence the need to remove the tires and all every after run. using the 2 engine plate mount beams as front chassis support, and so far they are holding amidst the jumps and crashes pretty sturdy rig haven't broken anything, just some lost screws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eizManster Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 On 2/20/2016 at 17:40, t1000 said: I took mine for a quick bash over the local bmx track yesterday and I lost a wheel, luckily I found the nut. Im really impressed with this truck its tough as old boots, not broken a thing yet and its had a fair few crashes when my daughter has took control (honest!) Only problem Im having is getting the steering straight and keeping the ESC fixed, gonna try silicone sealant for the ESC next as d/s tape doesn't cut it. my ESC was zip-tied already when i bought from my LHS, hahaha they already know the issue i guess. yup, the MTe seem to be a tough truck as i haven't broken anything as well, just lost some screws and wheelnuts on my frist run, so know i tighten the nuts with pliers, and add thread lock to the screws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Pliers..geta proper size socket or the like...u'll Round the nuts off using them. ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eizManster Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 12 minutes ago, evssv said: Pliers..geta proper size socket or the like...u'll Round the nuts off using them. ... got some sockets, but if you look at the nut, there are indents where your slim nose pliers can fit perfectly without danger of rounding anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 You really want a 17mm socket and crank it tight pliers just aren't going to give the the grip you need fella 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 Finished my shell off this afternoon finally lol Oh and i put a set of badlands on for giggles but i may try it out like this to see what its like lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 1 hour ago, mydoddy69 said: Finished my shell off this afternoon finally lol Oh and i put a set of badlands on for giggles but i may try it out like this to see what its like lol Funnily enough I was tempted to do the same! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Looks immense on Mashers! still waiting for the Plus..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 29 minutes ago, Guns said: Looks immense on Mashers! still waiting for the Plus..... Cheers fella the plus does come with some better looking boots IMO but other than that there's not much to worry about IMO from what I've seen although I will be getting the new springs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 1 hour ago, capri-boy said: Funnily enough I was tempted to do the same! Just had a quick blast over the park on these badlands omg what a difference it makes, was great fun think I'll leave them on for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 3 minutes ago, mydoddy69 said: Just had a quick blast over the park on these badlands omg what a difference it makes, was great fun think I'll leave them on for a while. They don't look too out of place on there tbh either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devin Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I'm thinking of getting some new boots for mine soon, deciding between trencher X and blockades what do we think? Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 7 minutes ago, Devin said: I'm thinking of getting some new boots for mine soon, deciding between trencher X and blockades what do we think? Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk Of the two I'd get the Trencher's - there my favourite tyre, though only just edging the mashers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 Blockades not a lover of trenchers don't get what all the hype is for them, there okay but terrible in the wet or damp. I'd say there just on par with he stock tyres but have the edge on more sidewall is all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devin Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 So it's at one a piece haha Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 yep looks that way when you planning on getting them ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devin Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 yep looks that way when you planning on getting them ? Not for a while yet as they are Hella pricy lol Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 2 hours ago, Devin said: Not for a while yet as they are Hella pricy lol Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk Aren't they just. One of the reasons I bought AJ's Mte (and the shell) as by the time I sold off the chassis with my unused stock shell I'd gotten the upgraded wheels and shell very reasonably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t1000 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Has anyone seen the Louise wheels/tyres from hobbyking. They look decent value http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__82259__LOUISE_MT_CYCLONE_1_8_Scale_Traxxas_Style_Bead_3_8_34_Monster_Truck_SPORT_Compound_EU_Warehouse_.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 16 minutes ago, t1000 said: Has anyone seen the Louise wheels/tyres from hobbyking. They look decent value http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__82259__LOUISE_MT_CYCLONE_1_8_Scale_Traxxas_Style_Bead_3_8_34_Monster_Truck_SPORT_Compound_EU_Warehouse_.html I've seen them before, at Asiatees I think - and postage killed the value. They should come in at just under £50 from HK Eu so slightly more than a good pair of Proline 40 series used. I love the sidewall detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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