faffy123 Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 I agree with FRANA you will not find anything suitable for that budget. I run max 8 combos and the Arrma combos both are great and you would need something similar to power a t maxx adequately. I'm open to very sensible offers on my combos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigreenpants Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 Cool. I’m working on finding something second hand though so hoping I’ll find something in my budget. Thanks for the input guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigreenpants Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 Did anyone go to st George park today? I had a bit of fun there around 3.30. Some guys said there was a guy at the park a few hrs before me with a massive truck.. anybody here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigreenpants Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 The guy who I’ve seen with a massive truck was walking so I’m guessing lives local/ ish. Do you guys know who it may be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faffy123 Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 My guess is @tingtong333 with his xmaxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigreenpants Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Those things are huge! Is he active on this forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faffy123 Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 (edited) tingtong333 you still here? Edited November 27, 2018 by faffy123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtong333 Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 I’m here buddy but it wasn’t me today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigreenpants Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Not today- did you go there yesterday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtong333 Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 (edited) No I don’t have time in the week usually as I’m working. I’ll probably be at Wotten Skate park early Saturday/Sunday morning next. GL12 8JW Edited November 27, 2018 by tingtong333 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faffy123 Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Give me a text if your going ting. I have a talion now I wanna test at the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtong333 Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Sure thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigreenpants Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Musta been someone else then. Any other guys on here with a big monster truck that frequents St George? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faffy123 Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Gonna head to Wick bmx track tomorrow morning if anybody fancies it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigreenpants Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 I would have loved that, but my monster truck build is stalled atm as I’m not sure what gearing is best? Any ideas??Oh and a motor mount! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faffy123 Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Just start with a low tooth pinion sayv12 tooth and work up from there depending how it runs and temps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigreenpants Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Thanks. What determines which gear you need? Is it the motor size or KV? What batteries I’ll be running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faffy123 Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Lots of factors. Vehicle type, weight, wheels size etc etc. That's why I said start with a small pinion and work up from there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigreenpants Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Well, I think I’ve got a 13 on there atm. The truck runs but isn’t mega fast. It doesn’t try to wheelie or anything. The stock transmission is holding up much better than expected. However I’m looking to go faster though. Do I go up sizes or use a 3s battery? What makes it faster/ more torqued? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FRANA Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 (edited) Hey Biggreenpants, your gearing will allow you to either go faster or have more torque but not both without upgrading unfortunately. If you go down on your pinion you get more torque but less speed. If you go up you get more speed but less torque and potentially a hot motor I would suggest running it for a full bash and seeing what the motor temps are like, if you can hold your hand on it you can go up some teeth on your pinion. Also what KV is your motor and what mAh and C rating does your battery have? these will be factors to concider as well Are you running 2s at the moment? Edited January 13, 2019 by FRANA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faffy123 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 2s in that? Chuck a 6s in it and hold on tight lol. Here's a video from a meet we had yesterday at Wick https://youtu.be/Y42JqHzg0N0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigreenpants Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Thanks for the replies. It’s a 2250kv motor 120a esc. Also running on a 2s atm. So basically- get a higher lipo battery and it’ll go faster? Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FRANA Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 (edited) Yeah the battery is what is holding you back... The KV rating is basically how fast the motor spins per volt you put in bacically. I run a 3600kv motor for example with a 3s lipo which in theory will give me 50% more speed than a 2s In something that heavy and with a lower KV rating you definitely want at least 4s.... Maybe only go higher once you are used to it. Just had a look at your motor and ESC combo specs and it can take up to 5s so I think 4s is good for now. Chuck another 2s in series would be the least expensive way about it (as long as it has the same specs so one isn't working harder than the other) Keep it up though bro! Your rig is getting there, you won't regret it Edited January 13, 2019 by FRANA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigreenpants Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Thanks! Any recommendations on battery brand or where to get them? I’d normally go second hand with bits but not sure that’s the way to go with batteries? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FRANA Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 10 minutes ago, Bigreenpants said: Thanks! Any recommendations on battery brand or where to get them? I’d normally go second hand with bits but not sure that’s the way to go with batteries? Hobbyking for sure! If you are going to go down the running 2 X 2s series route this will work https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-5000mah-2s2p-40c-hardcase-pack-roar-approved-2.html It's the same discharge and capacity specs as your current one, the cost is fairly high as it's a hardcase (I 3D print my own haha, let me know if you need one ) I have been running this brand of batteries for a long time now I approve of the quality for the price These aren't very punchy though but that's ok for now just watch if they get hot! I run these https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-nano-tech-5000mah-3s-45-90c-lipo-pack-xt-90.html Makes my trophy truck wheely! Also don't go second hand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.