Mr Terminator Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 The only reason I got this Revo is the fact it has an RB engine and not the standard TRX 3.3.I've just had it out and tuned the engine,all I can say is WOW,this thing is nuts and wheelies like crazy,i'm going to change everything over to the 3.3 chassis,its only on one of the 2.5 chassis's so that should make it a little more sane.The RB engine was a doddle to tune and I still have it on the rich side.I'm well impressed and very happy,seems the Revo is one truck i've been missing and didn't know it.... Needs a little cleaning now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul2304 Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 get that shell cleaned up now , you said you were gonna look after her lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Terminator Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 It'll get cleaned Paul.lol.It's in pieces at the minute,just cleaning everything,then coating it with GT85,finally putting it all back together on the 3.3 chassis.Its all good mate,worry thee not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul2304 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 shocked you even took it out in the wet lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc-racer-kirby Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 shocked you even took it out in the wet lmao he must have been desparate i would have been its the best looking truck ive ever seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul2304 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Thanks mate , a lot of time and money went into it and i miss it thats for sure lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havoc87 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Sweet looking Revo I'm pondering over a next purchase, another petrol (baja style) or another nitro monster truck. Always liked the Revo & T-Maxx but never owned a Traxxas, I've always heard more bad then good about the TRX engines so a bit unsure. I'm sure it flys with the RB though! looks very tidy with the proline shell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evoboy Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Welcome to the fan club Mr T! i also had a 2.5 revo in the past and regretted getting rid. Picked one up cheap and set to work on it! did have an rb323 powerplant in there, but wasnt really a fan of it for racing, so stuck an sts21t in there instead. it is still a work in progress... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKoo2009 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 them pics are onvincing me to get one myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMick Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 (edited) them pics are onvincing me to get one myself Everyone should try a Revo at least once i love em.. Mick. Just look at them..nearly a work of art and so easy to work on.. Edited January 19, 2009 by BigMick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y0k0 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Id have to agree with that too. you have to own one atleast once lol, that's why I'm sorry I let mine go and getting another. e-revo just for good measure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Terminator Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Well,i've finished the cleaning,cleaned,prepped and re-glued two of the tyres that looked like a 2 yr old had glued them and rebuilt her all back up on the 3.3 chassis.A pleasure to work on is the main thing about this truck,gonna order either a full Stainless hex kit or a stainless Torx kit first off,then comes the standard shell,wheels and 17mm hexs from the latest 5308 model... Pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Looks brilliant, I actually like that chassis in purple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Terminator Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 Yeah,the purple chassis does look good,I want the blue standard one too so I can change around as suits,they can be picked up for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Nice one mate she is looking pukka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Terminator Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 Cheers Mel,I like it a lot as I guess you can tell,much more at home with this than the Savage,i've had 4 Savvys now,I think it's finally sunk in that although they're strong and have a good rep,they'e not the truck for me,took a while but I got there in the end... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe of loath Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 (edited) nice! I might have missed it, but how did you get hold of the purple chassis? did you buy it, or get it anodized? My revo needs some mods lol, I'm racing it ATM, and it does surprisingly well against truggies, even though its stock. I ordered some ally tie rod ends for the rear (stock ones are stretched) from vracing (dirtyrc) but they're out of stock, and I have no idea when they'll be back in stock... oh, btw you might want to replace the EZstart motor with the one from the 3.3, as the 2.5R ones are a little underpowered for bigger engines. I replaced mine at traxxas before I knew it was mine Edited January 21, 2009 by joe of loath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Terminator Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 Cheers for the tip with the EZ start motor,mine seems to fire the RB up no problem but I'll look at getting the 3.3 motor as they're not expensive. The chassis is one that Paul sprayed with rattle cans and then coated it using fuel resistent lacquer,it does look good and well done but I do like the blue and will get a new blue chassis at some point,i'll have chassis coming out my ears,I have 2 spare 2.5 chassis's,one purple that was on it before I changed and a spare blue one with the standard radio box and servo mountings. I'll be needing to use the standard 3.3 mounts I think as it'll be easier,when I fit reverse back on her,got everything I need now for that as my Optidrive,sensor and shift servo came today, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 haha nice one mate yeah i could tell you prefer something that will handle a bit better rather than me who just needs it to hold together after hitting a 4ft foot ramp at full pelt lol, the only corners i go round is when im turning around to hit the ramp again lol . going to have to get a bash together when it warms up a bit because i really want to see that and the mini hyper running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Terminator Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 Yeah,for sure mate,a meet up and bash would be awesome,it'd be good to meet everyone in the flesh so to speak,i'd like a few tips from the master on how to jump well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 haha no worries mate and if you want a laugh we should got to a track and you can see me try and race lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Well fingers crossed we will have another TM bash this year. Been speaking to Matt on facebook and it sounds like he is trying to get the forum back up and running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc-racer-kirby Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 get some vids up mr t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonw94 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 The chassis is one that Paul sprayed with rattle cans and then coated it using fuel resistent lacquer,it does look good and well done but I do like the blue and will get a new blue chassis at some point,i'll have chassis coming out my ears,I have 2 spare 2.5 chassis's,one purple that was on it before I changed and a spare blue one with the standard radio box and servo mountings. When you say rattle cans are they the ones that you can buy on modelsport, the polycarbonate paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Terminator Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 Not sure if it was model paint or cellulose paint from the likes of Halfords,I dont know if model paint would be any good on an alloy chassis,its only meant for Poly and the other ABS plastic but I may be wrong but I dont know,you'd have to ask Paul.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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