ORIGINAL: SavageRevo
Hello all,
Well I finally got to run the Mayhem ST today. Break in was a bit tougher than the Savage and Revo, I think the factory setting is was to rich even for break in. Anyways, I was wondering what you guys have done to stop the Mayhem from bottoming out, also, what is the best way to gain ground clearance ?
Last question, any ideas of a tank that would drop in and increase the fuel capacity ?
Thank you all
Congrats on getting ready to roar. First, the Mayhem ST isn't a Monster Truck. Flat landing of a big jump are going to bottom it out. For racing use the Red springs and 35W oil. If you don't want it to bottom out or less of a chance put in some 50W oil with Stiff springs. I don't know what that would do for handling. It might make it traction roll turning then you'd have to stiffen up the sway bars or get thicker sway bars which might help. If you want ground clearance you'll have to put in the adjustable collar shocks and turn them down. Play with that.
Secondly, You can get a 150cc Kyosho Truggy fuel tank. You'll have to drill a hole in the chassis for the rear mount to move it away from the center diff. There's plenty of room. The front mount remains the same. You'll have to put about a 1/4" spacer under the rear post. You will also loose the fuel filter mount but I added some fuel line and zip tied the filter to the top of the the servo mount above the steering servo. Sounds complicated but it's not. It will make a huge difference in run time. You can also add another fuel filter in line with more fuel line coiled up or use Kyosho fuel line holders which will add to the run time.
Good luck and have fun. [8D]