paintstikker

I thought the Tamiya would be better than my Futaba Im running, hmm. Ill have to test both!

Man, last time I saw that video was like 1 or 2 years ago!

Lunchboxer

You mean the TEU-101 ESC?!

I mean, I really like that ESC, and I agree that it is really under-rated.. (just take a look at its current limit..) But it is definitely still not a 13T ESC..

I would not run dual motors on that ESC... you are just asking for trouble!!

paintstikker

I run the Futaba, but I though the Tamiya might be a bit better, but then again, maybe not.

carldav

I'm running it at dual motor (Parallel) it is really weird because the temperature is just the same as I was running on single motor. []

Anyway it is just temporary...I spend my time with my TXT mostly on building than running!

paintstikker

I plan to get an EVX for mine, btu for now Im running the Futaba, its been fine since I installed it, so I dont have any worries wit hthe silver cans.

Lunchboxer

Ha, I know what you mean.. I am gonna change that.. I am gonna run all my RCs more from now on.. instead of keep on building new ones.. ha!!

carldav

I see...btw what Futaba ESC are you using? MC230 or MC330?

carldav

Hi LB, would you know if how many "wt" does the stock TXT-1 soft oil damper has?

Lunchboxer

Not sure.. it would be the #400 in Tamiya talk.. but I don't know what's the equivalent in viscousity weight.. 30-40 wt I'd guess...

secretsg

400 is 40 weight. For some reason all the Japanese companies use the 100 numbering system.

Lunchboxer

LOL, my guess was pretty close!

Since my TXT was heavier, I run heavier oil on the rear and put the preload collars on...

Front is always light due to the power wheelie, so I run the stock oil.. ha!

paintstikker

MC230 right now.

Lunchboxer

Man, abusing the MC230CR!! (rated for 20T motors..)

At least use the MC330CR... [:@]

paintstikker

Eh, I don't care! It only burned my finger after I went climbing...(okay, but it ONLY got hot that one time!)

Besides, its lasted since 2004!

Lunchboxer

Maybe at least put a fan to it?!!

paintstikker

Well, I dont think Ill be running on it anytime soon. I might order a bunch of stuff from Digi Key, some heatsinks, fans, capacitors, etc. Radioshacks fans are a bit pricey IMO.

Go buy a R/C already!

Lunchboxer

Trying to resist the urge....

carldav

Nice!

On my txt, even if I place the battery holder up front, It can still do the wheelie! TXT has a montrous torque! Btw Mine is 45 weight. I bought a separate brand (GS Racing) for the damper oil.

Lunchboxer

Met up with TEX for a run w/ our monster trucks.. geez, my run lasted exactly 2 seconds.. [:@]

The TXT hit a stationary rock (you know, the kind that sticks out a little bit out the ground, but you know it weights 2 tons if you dig it out??)

The skid took a beating.. and snapped one of the lower link ball connectors...

Lunchboxer

I guess that's what you get when you got a truck this heavy and can accelerate this quickly.. LOL!!

Anyway, while trying to drill out the broken bit tonight, I broke a drill bit and stabbed my finger.. Ouch.. We talk about sweat and blood.. I guess this is really sweat and blood.. doh!!

I hammered this out a little bit.. hey, more battle scars = more characters..

aer-wubby

You succeeded to post pics of the messed up skid, but where are the damage pics of the warrior's (you, in this case =P) finger?

Looking at the beefy skid, it's hard to imagine how the hell this could happen on a rock =O!

Lunchboxer

Put some JunFac ballend on, and some steel screws through.. if it breaks again, at least I can get it out from the other side...

Lunchboxer

I don't want to gross people out.. but let's just say that there was blood on the TXT (literarily!) and it wasn't pretty... I hope there's no other damage.. doh!!

Yeah.. it was a good hit alright.. but now the TXT is stronger than ever, hee hee..

[]TEX[]

Ouch, I know how that feels! WHEEEW[:@]

At least we had a good time with our WW2s. They never fail us!

Lunchboxer

Yeah, sorry I had to run early that day.. got to keep the girlfriend happy too.. LOL!

We will meet up sometimes this week for sure.. if you got time!! Maybe I will get to see your Savage!!