school me on the tamiya hilux    Gallery
View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Logged in as Guest



Users viewing this topic: none
    Search This Thread  
 
Printable Version


Slash 4x4 roller with TQ 2.4GHz Traxxas Link - Kit
Seller:  Callifas38
Details:   $150.00   |  5/19/2013   |  Classified Ad
We will rotate YOUR AD in this spot if you select "Forum Featured" when placing or editing your ad!

All Forums >> RC Cars, Buggies, Trucks, Tanks and more >> RC Rock Crawlers >> school me on the tamiya hilux
Page: [1]

Tower Hobbies Get Coupon Codes Brands  
Login
Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>
school me on the tamiya hilux - 11/4/2012 2:19 AM   
nitrosportsandrunner



Posts: 8004
Score: 296
Joined: 9/1/2007
Last Login: 5/22/2013
From: skowhegan, ME, USA
Status: offline 		Ive seen them, seen vids, but never expected to own one. Just to expensive for me.

Well, I found this chassis on ebay and got it for $75.

I know it has a 3 speed trans, manual locking hubs and such.

Im not sure how to run the 3 speed off a radio. Am I right in thinking I need a 3ch radio with a 3 position switch?

Also, how do the tires mount to the axle? The seller said the tires are not in great shape, so I may need to fine aftermarket ones.



I dont think ill be restoring it to original. I know a hilux body is pricey. But I may install typical electronics and a lexan body and drive it some. Or I may just sell it, not sure.

I dont know if an original hilux chassis like mine is worth alot. But I figure its worth at least what I paid.

_____________________________

Redcat Mirage Pro, Tornado EPX Pro, SC10, TTR Phoenix XB. Redcat Racing Dealer.

Hide Signatures
       Post #: 1

RE: school me on the tamiya hilux - 11/4/2012 3:11 AM   
TWERPA



Posts: 206
Score: 105
Joined: 1/4/2005
Last Login: 5/19/2013
From: Baltimore, MD, USA
Status: offline 		I do think that you need a 4ch tx for the gears..


_____________________________

Goose

Hide Signatures

(in reply to nitrosportsandrunner)
       Post #: 2

RE: school me on the tamiya hilux - 11/4/2012 1:57 PM   
nitrosportsandrunner



Posts: 8004
Score: 296
Joined: 9/1/2007
Last Login: 5/22/2013
From: skowhegan, ME, USA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: TWERPA

I do think that you need a 4ch tx for the gears..


really?
I figured the motor controlled reverse. The only reason I can think you would need a 4th channel is if the reverse was a function of the trans...thus requring another servo.

Ive seen the radio in the vintage commocial.

Attachments
Click to see fullsize image.
Click for fullsize


_____________________________

Redcat Mirage Pro, Tornado EPX Pro, SC10, TTR Phoenix XB. Redcat Racing Dealer.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to TWERPA)
       Post #: 3

RE: school me on the tamiya hilux - 11/4/2012 7:18 PM   
zman5000


 

Posts: 522
Score: 102
Joined: 11/5/2009
Last Login: 2/6/2013
From: greenfield, IN, USA
Status: offline 		even the new models of that chassis use a 4 channel radio  been that way from the start. get a owners manual from tamiya you'll understand

Hide Signatures

(in reply to nitrosportsandrunner)
       Post #: 4

RE: school me on the tamiya hilux - 11/5/2012 12:24 AM   
nitrosportsandrunner



Posts: 8004
Score: 296
Joined: 9/1/2007
Last Login: 5/22/2013
From: skowhegan, ME, USA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: zman5000

even the new models of that chassis use a 4 channel radio  been that way from the start. get a owners manual from tamiya you'll understand

cant seem to find the original manual online.

But according to the tower hobbies site info on the Highlift hilux, it does say 4ch radio but it only says 2 servos are needed. take 2 servos and 1 esc and you get 3ch. I think the 4th channel is only for acc.

I think I can just take a standard 4ch plane radio and make a plate for the left stick to match the one in the pic I posted eariler. The plate just keeps you in a gear (on the rudder stick) and lets you go forward/reverse in each gear. Then the right stick is jsut steering. Pretty sure thats how its setup.

_____________________________

Redcat Mirage Pro, Tornado EPX Pro, SC10, TTR Phoenix XB. Redcat Racing Dealer.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to zman5000)
       Post #: 5

RE: school me on the tamiya hilux - 11/5/2012 7:12 AM   
ReaperGN



Posts: 674
Score: 108
Joined: 4/13/2009
Last Login: 5/18/2013
From: ., MI, USA
Status: offline 		First off which Hilux? There is the original that was basically a Bruiser and the new one that is the same as a F-350 High Lift. There is a big difference in how they operate. The old one prefers a swash plate for the controls but the new one needs to be open to use the trans to its fullest.

_____________________________

Oderint Dum Metuant

Hide Signatures

(in reply to nitrosportsandrunner)
       Post #: 6

RE: school me on the tamiya hilux - 11/5/2012 1:54 PM   
The Mad Modder



Posts: 3941
Score: 341
Joined: 10/22/2006
Last Login: 5/22/2013
From: eastern, IL, USA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: nitrosportsandrunner


quote:

ORIGINAL: zman5000

even the new models of that chassis use a 4 channel radio  been that way from the start. get a owners manual from tamiya you'll understand

cant seem to find the original manual online.

But according to the tower hobbies site info on the Highlift hilux, it does say 4ch radio but it only says 2 servos are needed. take 2 servos and 1 esc and you get 3ch. I think the 4th channel is only for acc.

I think I can just take a standard 4ch plane radio and make a plate for the left stick to match the one in the pic I posted eariler. The plate just keeps you in a gear (on the rudder stick) and lets you go forward/reverse in each gear. Then the right stick is jsut steering. Pretty sure thats how its setup.

I'm pretty sure only modern Tamiya 3 speeds use a 4th channel. It's for controlling the multi function unit, which adds lights, sound and engine vibration.
The manual recommends a 4 channel, but I don't know what the 4th channel is used for.

_____________________________

God bless America

Hide Signatures

(in reply to nitrosportsandrunner)
       Post #: 7

RE: school me on the tamiya hilux - 11/5/2012 4:24 PM   
nitrosportsandrunner



Posts: 8004
Score: 296
Joined: 9/1/2007
Last Login: 5/22/2013
From: skowhegan, ME, USA
Status: offline 		yeh, what I got is the original toyota hilux chassis.

And based on the manual mad modder helped me find, its only requires 3ch.
I think the reason 4ch is reccomended is that most "stick" radios are 4ch.



_____________________________

Redcat Mirage Pro, Tornado EPX Pro, SC10, TTR Phoenix XB. Redcat Racing Dealer.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to The Mad Modder)
       Post #: 8

RE: school me on the tamiya hilux - 11/6/2012 12:04 AM   
ReaperGN



Posts: 674
Score: 108
Joined: 4/13/2009
Last Login: 5/18/2013
From: ., MI, USA
Status: offline 		Then its the same as the Bruiser. Reason for the dual stick remote has nothing to do with the channels. The Tamiya 3 speed has the ability to shift on the fly. Trying to do this with a 3 position switch on a pistol grip is a royal pain in the rear. So if your a man and not a boy you will use a dual stick radio. Also its not a SCX-10 or crawler. Its a proper scale truck so you shouldn't expect it to go everywhere.

https://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58519

_____________________________

Oderint Dum Metuant

Hide Signatures

(in reply to nitrosportsandrunner)
       Post #: 9

RE: school me on the tamiya hilux - 11/6/2012 12:43 AM   
nitrosportsandrunner



Posts: 8004
Score: 296
Joined: 9/1/2007
Last Login: 5/22/2013
From: skowhegan, ME, USA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: ReaperGN

Then its the same as the Bruiser. Reason for the dual stick remote has nothing to do with the channels. The Tamiya 3 speed has the ability to shift on the fly. Trying to do this with a 3 position switch on a pistol grip is a royal pain in the rear. So if your a man and not a boy you will use a dual stick radio. Also its not a SCX-10 or crawler. Its a proper scale truck so you shouldn't expect it to go everywhere.

https://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58519

now, it says shift on the fly....but the panel on the left stick makes you return the throttle to nuetral in order to shift between gears...does it not?

I dont see why a 3p switch wouldnt do the same.

I know its a proper truck. The leaf spring suspension is the only thing that would keep it from doing what a SCX can tho. It just has more realistic suspension travel.

_____________________________

Redcat Mirage Pro, Tornado EPX Pro, SC10, TTR Phoenix XB. Redcat Racing Dealer.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to ReaperGN)
       Post #: 10

RE: school me on the tamiya hilux - 11/6/2012 1:51 AM   
ReaperGN



Posts: 674
Score: 108
Joined: 4/13/2009
Last Login: 5/18/2013
From: ., MI, USA
Status: offline 		You dont need to use the swash plate. It limits what you can do a bit but stops your buddy from trying to destroy your rather complicated transmission. As to the 3 position switch it does work. But the end points need to be perfect. And if used on a pistol grip you have to let go of the steering wheel so you may as well stop first. I tried the swash plate and threw that in the trash. I thought about a pistol grip with a 3 position switch but then remembered I wanted independent 4WS so that idea joined the swash plate. Your best bet is a dual stick controller with no swash plate and self centering sticks. Takes a bit to get used to but no other setup is better for the Tamiya 3 Speed.

_____________________________

Oderint Dum Metuant

Hide Signatures

(in reply to nitrosportsandrunner)
       Post #: 11

RE: school me on the tamiya hilux - 11/6/2012 1:59 AM   
nitrosportsandrunner



Posts: 8004
Score: 296
Joined: 9/1/2007
Last Login: 5/22/2013
From: skowhegan, ME, USA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: ReaperGN

You dont need to use the swash plate. It limits what you can do a bit but stops your buddy from trying to destroy your rather complicated transmission. As to the 3 position switch it does work. But the end points need to be perfect. And if used on a pistol grip you have to let go of the steering wheel so you may as well stop first. I tried the swash plate and threw that in the trash. I thought about a pistol grip with a 3 position switch but then remembered I wanted independent 4WS so that idea joined the swash plate. Your best bet is a dual stick controller with no swash plate and self centering sticks. Takes a bit to get used to but no other setup is better for the Tamiya 3 Speed.

ah, I see.

I was thinking of having the 3p switch on a TQ3 where the stock 2p switch used to be. With that setup, you wouldnt have to take your hand off the steering wheel or throttle to switch gears.
but I see what you mean by having the end points perfect. That could be a bit tricky....

_____________________________

Redcat Mirage Pro, Tornado EPX Pro, SC10, TTR Phoenix XB. Redcat Racing Dealer.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to ReaperGN)
       Post #: 12



Page:   [1]
All Forums >> RC Cars, Buggies, Trucks, Tanks and more >> RC Rock Crawlers >> school me on the tamiya hilux
Page: [1]





Jump to:


 
Google 



Search | Marketplace | Event Calendar | Local Clubs | Magazine | Product Ratings | New Products | Discussion Forums

Photo Gallery | Instructor Search | Field|Track|Marina Search

Advertisers | Hobby Vendor Resources | Rate Manufacturers | Sign In/Sign Up

SITE MAP!   : :   FORUM RULES

RC Universe is a service of Internet Brands, Inc. Copyright © 2001-2013.

Charities we support that also need your help
Yorkie Rescue | Humane Society | ASPCA | Crohn's-Colitis America


1.969RCU1