Official Rustler Thread
01-29-2010, 11:13 AM
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And then I just realized I have a second question that I meant to ask as well...
Does anyone know what all bodies fit on the Rustler? I want to get another body, but I wasn't sure which fit from all of the different companies out there.
Does anyone know what all bodies fit on the Rustler? I want to get another body, but I wasn't sure which fit from all of the different companies out there.
01-29-2010, 12:59 PM
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The checkpoint is WAY better. I burned up my Titan about a year ago or so. Switched it out, and it's an amazing difference. Mine will now wheelie from a standstill, and it seems like it's twice as powerful. Although I did switch out my spur/pinion gears as well at the same time so that may have helped. I noticed an enormous difference though. Great motor to swap out if you don't want to go brushless.
01-29-2010, 05:59 PM
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RE: Official Rustler Thread
hi guys i just got some boca bearings today and they are great. i was wondering if there is anything i should know or watch out for. they have metal sheilds. i got the .99 ones
01-29-2010, 06:49 PM
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RE: Official Rustler Thread
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Hey everyone. I was wondering if there would be any issues with running the XL-5 (stock electronics, and a Team Checkpoint 19t motor) with a 7 cell battery instead of my 6cell rocket packs? Would it make much of a difference? I am not planning on turning this into a brushless since I want to keep everything waterproof, so that upgrade is not an option at this time. Is there a top end limit on the battery that I can throw into this truck before I burn out the electronics?
Hey everyone. I was wondering if there would be any issues with running the XL-5 (stock electronics, and a Team Checkpoint 19t motor) with a 7 cell battery instead of my 6cell rocket packs? Would it make much of a difference? I am not planning on turning this into a brushless since I want to keep everything waterproof, so that upgrade is not an option at this time. Is there a top end limit on the battery that I can throw into this truck before I burn out the electronics?
01-29-2010, 07:11 PM
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hi guys i just got some boca bearings today and they are great. i was wondering if there is anything i should know or watch out for. they have metal sheilds. i got the .99 ones
01-29-2010, 08:20 PM
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The checkpoint is WAY better. I burned up my Titan about a year ago or so. Switched it out, and it's an amazing difference. Mine will now wheelie from a standstill, and it seems like it's twice as powerful. Although I did switch out my spur/pinion gears as well at the same time so that may have helped. I noticed an enormous difference though. Great motor to swap out if you don't want to go brushless.
The checkpoint is WAY better. I burned up my Titan about a year ago or so. Switched it out, and it's an amazing difference. Mine will now wheelie from a standstill, and it seems like it's twice as powerful. Although I did switch out my spur/pinion gears as well at the same time so that may have helped. I noticed an enormous difference though. Great motor to swap out if you don't want to go brushless.
01-30-2010, 09:25 PM
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i love my rustler it was originaly a xl1 but now its upgraded. its a beast i just got the brushless system and havent put it in but its still quick on a 19turn haha.
DYNAMITE FUZE 6800KV BRUSHLESS SYSTEM
ALL STEEL TRANS GEARS
ANACONDAS MOUNTED ON ALL STAR RIMS
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PROLINE CROWD PLEASER BODY
01-30-2010, 11:01 PM
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Hello,
I have been considering making inexpensive Rustler bodies. I think that its ridiculous to be paying $20-25 dollars for a body especially if your just going to bash the heck out of it. If I can get them to look good I was wondering if you guys would be interested in rustler bodies for about $10 each. $12 total with shipping?
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I have been considering making inexpensive Rustler bodies. I think that its ridiculous to be paying $20-25 dollars for a body especially if your just going to bash the heck out of it. If I can get them to look good I was wondering if you guys would be interested in rustler bodies for about $10 each. $12 total with shipping?
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01-31-2010, 02:03 PM
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neyou86: I would defiantly post pics of a painted body and of a non-painted body. I actually would be trying to hit the price of $9.99 including shipping instead of $12 including shipping.
02-01-2010, 10:06 PM
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what's going on guys, new to the site,i joined cause i noticed there was a rustler thread on here and i love my rustler. I also have 2 revos,2jatos,1nitro4tec,and a hpi firestorm, for some reason i drive my rustler more and like it better than the rest of them lol. here is a pic of my rusty.
02-02-2010, 10:22 AM
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And then I just realized I have a second question that I meant to ask as well...
Does anyone know what all bodies fit on the Rustler? I want to get another body, but I wasn't sure which fit from all of the different companies out there.
And then I just realized I have a second question that I meant to ask as well...
Does anyone know what all bodies fit on the Rustler? I want to get another body, but I wasn't sure which fit from all of the different companies out there.
[link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXTXU2&P=ML]JConcepts Illuzion Rustler Body[/link]
02-02-2010, 10:26 AM
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your trucks weight? 
The thing that bugs me most, other than the possible weight increase, is that just about every single aluminum part for R/C is either BLUE or SILVER. ugh!
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Nice man, I almost got that chases, but I opted for the aluminum one.
And you know, mine is still better. LOL
Nice man, I almost got that chases, but I opted for the aluminum one.
And you know, mine is still better. LOL
The thing that bugs me most, other than the possible weight increase, is that just about every single aluminum part for R/C is either BLUE or SILVER. ugh!
02-02-2010, 08:48 PM
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ORIGINAL: warheadforever
With the battery, I would say 8 pounds. LOL
ORIGINAL: go4the1
your trucks weight?
The thing that bugs me most, other than the possible weight increase, is that just about every single aluminum part for R/C is either BLUE or SILVER. ugh!
ORIGINAL: warheadforever
Nice man, I almost got that chases, but I opted for the aluminum one.
And you know, mine is still better. LOL
Nice man, I almost got that chases, but I opted for the aluminum one.
And you know, mine is still better. LOL
The thing that bugs me most, other than the possible weight increase, is that just about every single aluminum part for R/C is either BLUE or SILVER. ugh!
02-03-2010, 08:23 AM
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RE: Official Rustler Thread
the red light on my esc stays on and the truck doesnt move. its the xl-5. anyone know what it might be? the battery is fully charged btw.
02-03-2010, 05:53 PM
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the trim may be off on your radio. the xl5 will do that if its not given enough time to set up and the throttle is applied
02-03-2010, 08:07 PM
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well came to find out that my motor is burned out. i plan on going brushless but not just yet. is this www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p a good motor to replace the stocker with and will i have any issues with the esc with this motor?
02-03-2010, 08:10 PM
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how would the esc be effected if the motor was burnt out. try hooking the battery directly to the motor and see if it works. ive heard the electrifly s-600 is a good motor. the esc will handle 12t and up with 550 motors and 15t and up with 540 motors
02-03-2010, 08:24 PM
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well i called traxxas and the first thing they said was that the crystals were bad so i hooked it up to my spektrum. next the motor was still not working when throttle is applied and yes i tried to hook up power straight to the motor and nothing. so everything else works but the motor. so would you say that the motor i posted above would be a good motor to throw in? and yes i checked if the esc gives power to a motor cause i have a 380 motor i tried on the esc and it goes in forward and reverse.