Official Rustler Thread
04-10-2010, 09:14 AM
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Shes not a shelf queen.
Shes not a shelf queen.
Here's a pic of mine.
By the way, I hate new era, their stuff is very high quality, but it never fits, and they never include half the hard where you need.
04-11-2010, 01:42 PM
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if this is your first time breaking them just get the stockers, i run stockers on my slash and my stampede and havent broke one yet this year, and both of those are running brushless
04-11-2010, 01:57 PM
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ok. they just wore out. what should i get for tires for my rustler? badlands? gladiator? what do you guys run? i run on loose dirt- my track, grass- short, and gravel. i just want a good basher tire.
04-14-2010, 06:15 PM
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Hey guys! Man those two FLM Rusty's look awesome. I really like the blue but it'd suck to scratch all that anodizing off.
Haven't posted here for a bit, been busy. I got promoted to engineering at a local aerospace manufacturing company. Ran the waterjets for 7 months before that and made all sorts of aluminum and titanium parts. I'd like to make up some Ti wheely bars for the rustlers. Just gotta finish my flat pattern and get some time on the jets. Prob make 10 of them if I can find enough material.
Anyways. I just bought a Slash 4x4, it's super sweet. I also just rebuilt my brushless and brushed rustler. I'm selling the brushed one on eBay if anyone's looking for a cheap XL-5 RTR. The ESC and motor are fairly new and the ESC is the blue waterproof one.
Take a look if you want: [link=http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=180493852132&Category=19167&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%26otn%3D1]Rustler XL-5 RTR - SimpleCJ on eBay[/link]
Also have a few other items for the 2wd Slash (parts I thought would work on the 4wd version, but dont).
Here's some bigger pics of the one up for sale since ebay shrinks them.
Haven't posted here for a bit, been busy. I got promoted to engineering at a local aerospace manufacturing company. Ran the waterjets for 7 months before that and made all sorts of aluminum and titanium parts. I'd like to make up some Ti wheely bars for the rustlers. Just gotta finish my flat pattern and get some time on the jets. Prob make 10 of them if I can find enough material.
Anyways. I just bought a Slash 4x4, it's super sweet. I also just rebuilt my brushless and brushed rustler. I'm selling the brushed one on eBay if anyone's looking for a cheap XL-5 RTR. The ESC and motor are fairly new and the ESC is the blue waterproof one.
Take a look if you want: [link=http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=180493852132&Category=19167&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%26otn%3D1]Rustler XL-5 RTR - SimpleCJ on eBay[/link]
Also have a few other items for the 2wd Slash (parts I thought would work on the 4wd version, but dont).
Here's some bigger pics of the one up for sale since ebay shrinks them.
04-19-2010, 10:11 PM
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hey guys im wondering if i should upgrade to cvd's or get some new stock shafts. what do you think?
hey guys im wondering if i should upgrade to cvd's or get some new stock shafts. what do you think?
04-19-2010, 10:15 PM
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Yours looks good too, now lets see some video in action!
Yours looks good too, now lets see some video in action!
04-19-2010, 10:16 PM
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Hey guys! Man those two FLM Rusty's look awesome. I really like the blue but it'd suck to scratch all that anodizing off.
Haven't posted here for a bit, been busy. I got promoted to engineering at a local aerospace manufacturing company. Ran the waterjets for 7 months before that and made all sorts of aluminum and titanium parts. I'd like to make up some Ti wheely bars for the rustlers. Just gotta finish my flat pattern and get some time on the jets. Prob make 10 of them if I can find enough material.
Anyways. I just bought a Slash 4x4, it's super sweet. I also just rebuilt my brushless and brushed rustler. I'm selling the brushed one on eBay if anyone's looking for a cheap XL-5 RTR. The ESC and motor are fairly new and the ESC is the blue waterproof one.
Take a look if you want: [link=http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=180493852132&Category=19167&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%26otn%3D1]Rustler XL-5 RTR - SimpleCJ on eBay[/link]
Also have a few other items for the 2wd Slash (parts I thought would work on the 4wd version, but dont).
Here's some bigger pics of the one up for sale since ebay shrinks them.
Hey guys! Man those two FLM Rusty's look awesome. I really like the blue but it'd suck to scratch all that anodizing off.
Haven't posted here for a bit, been busy. I got promoted to engineering at a local aerospace manufacturing company. Ran the waterjets for 7 months before that and made all sorts of aluminum and titanium parts. I'd like to make up some Ti wheely bars for the rustlers. Just gotta finish my flat pattern and get some time on the jets. Prob make 10 of them if I can find enough material.
Anyways. I just bought a Slash 4x4, it's super sweet. I also just rebuilt my brushless and brushed rustler. I'm selling the brushed one on eBay if anyone's looking for a cheap XL-5 RTR. The ESC and motor are fairly new and the ESC is the blue waterproof one.
Take a look if you want: [link=http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=180493852132&Category=19167&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%26otn%3D1]Rustler XL-5 RTR - SimpleCJ on eBay[/link]
Also have a few other items for the 2wd Slash (parts I thought would work on the 4wd version, but dont).
Here's some bigger pics of the one up for sale since ebay shrinks them.
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04-20-2010, 05:20 AM
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man those are some really nice looking trucks u guys
I am now attempting to put Jato arms on mine, since I stretched out the chassis 2.5", so it will add a bit more stability. I have the fron and the rear arms on, but the Jato steering links are just not long enough. I am using the stock Rustler ball ends though, are these longer on the Jato? Does it need the Jato bellcrank? I hope not.
I am now attempting to put Jato arms on mine, since I stretched out the chassis 2.5", so it will add a bit more stability. I have the fron and the rear arms on, but the Jato steering links are just not long enough. I am using the stock Rustler ball ends though, are these longer on the Jato? Does it need the Jato bellcrank? I hope not.
04-20-2010, 05:24 AM
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Yes Jato arms are longer.Just find some turn buckels that will fit. I used 72mm turn buckels on mine, no need to get a bell crank just use the one you have.
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man those are some really nice looking trucks u guys
I am now attempting to put Jato arms on mine, since I stretched out the chassis 2.5'', so it will add a bit more stability. I have the fron and the rear arms on, but the Jato steering links are just not long enough. I am using the stock Rustler ball ends though, are these longer on the Jato? Does it need the Jato bellcrank? I hope not.
man those are some really nice looking trucks u guys
I am now attempting to put Jato arms on mine, since I stretched out the chassis 2.5'', so it will add a bit more stability. I have the fron and the rear arms on, but the Jato steering links are just not long enough. I am using the stock Rustler ball ends though, are these longer on the Jato? Does it need the Jato bellcrank? I hope not.
04-20-2010, 08:21 PM
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well if you want to widen your rustler just get another set of rear arms and 4 stampede steering links, use two for the steering and two for the chamber links, and a set of pins for the arms also, and thats about $35 but id say the jato is about the same price
04-20-2010, 08:35 PM
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Well I figured I would show my face on here. Its been a while since I really was into driving my rusty. But ironically I drove it today for a few minutes and then Warheadforever messaged me on aol seeing what was up. I guess I could post some pics of it again to see the trials and tribulations I went through but it was over a year and a half ago and probably about 80-100 pages back on here...lol [code]
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04-21-2010, 08:18 PM
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I spent about 35 on the lunsford titanium links, and 14 total for the rpm Jato arms front and rear. so thats about 50 so far, then I need to lengthen the rear drive axles also...
04-22-2010, 07:21 PM
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my titan is starting to act up. my motor will work good and then it will stop working and when i get it to work again it has a real loud humm and will vibrate. i think the brushes are hanging up but is there anything i can do to fix it? should i just get a new motor? dont have the money for brushless yet. anybody run the s-600 in their rusty's? i know some people use them in their pedes. what do you guys run for brushed motors?
04-23-2010, 08:42 PM
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I put a Velineon Brushless system in my Rustler recently. I was doing speed runs at Angel Stadium with 28/86 gearing yesterday . Not sure how fast on 2S 35 C LiPo , but almost uncontrollable . I think it would take flight with 3S . Anyone running Bushless with 3S in the Rustler ???
I also put my Stampede Talon tires on it as well . This little thing is a monster !!! What a blast . I wish I would have done this as soon as I got the Rustler . I am thinking of keeping the Talons on their ?? My stock Rustler tires were bald after 2 battery packs with the Velineon System anyways .
I think I like it more than the Stampede now . I am thinking of putting all the suspension upgrades from my Stampede on my Rustler for a while. I am liking having a quiver of traxxas vehicles to interchange parts on !!
Can not wait to try my Rustypede at the track . I think it is gonna jump great !!!
I also put my Stampede Talon tires on it as well . This little thing is a monster !!! What a blast . I wish I would have done this as soon as I got the Rustler . I am thinking of keeping the Talons on their ?? My stock Rustler tires were bald after 2 battery packs with the Velineon System anyways .
I think I like it more than the Stampede now . I am thinking of putting all the suspension upgrades from my Stampede on my Rustler for a while. I am liking having a quiver of traxxas vehicles to interchange parts on !!
Can not wait to try my Rustypede at the track . I think it is gonna jump great !!!
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I put a Velineon Brushless system in my Rustler recently. I was doing speed runs at Angel Stadium with 28/86 gearing yesterday . Not sure how fast on 2S 35 C LiPo , but almost uncontrollable . I think it would take flight with 3S . Anyone running Bushless with 3S in the Rustler ???
I also put my Stampede Talon tires on it as well . This little thing is a monster !!! What a blast . I wish I would have done this as soon as I got the Rustler . I am thinking of keeping the Talons on their ?? My stock Rustler tires were bald after 2 battery packs with the Velineon System anyways .
I think I like it more than the Stampede now . I am thinking of putting all the suspension upgrades from my Stampede on my Rustler for a while. I am liking having a quiver of traxxas vehicles to interchange parts on !!
Can not wait to try my Rustypede at the track . I think it is gonna jump great !!!
I put a Velineon Brushless system in my Rustler recently. I was doing speed runs at Angel Stadium with 28/86 gearing yesterday . Not sure how fast on 2S 35 C LiPo , but almost uncontrollable . I think it would take flight with 3S . Anyone running Bushless with 3S in the Rustler ???
I also put my Stampede Talon tires on it as well . This little thing is a monster !!! What a blast . I wish I would have done this as soon as I got the Rustler . I am thinking of keeping the Talons on their ?? My stock Rustler tires were bald after 2 battery packs with the Velineon System anyways .
I think I like it more than the Stampede now . I am thinking of putting all the suspension upgrades from my Stampede on my Rustler for a while. I am liking having a quiver of traxxas vehicles to interchange parts on !!
Can not wait to try my Rustypede at the track . I think it is gonna jump great !!!
I'm in the middle of fitting Losi 8ight shocks to mine, customised body mounts and spraying up a new Desert Rat shell with purple/gold flip-flop paint job. Should look pretty nice when it's all done and the Losi shocks are super smooth so should handle a bit better.