Official Rustler Thread
04-29-2010, 11:27 AM
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RE: Official Rustler Thread
ORIGINAL: grumpygramps
The problem I've found since putting Talons onto my Rustler is that the front end simply doesn't bite into corners and is pretty rubbish around a track... It jumps well though if you can get it lined up before take off and the tires do give you a bit more protection from bad landings or hitting things generally which is a bonus.
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.
ORIGINAL: birdman1968
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.
05-05-2010, 09:04 PM
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RE: Official Rustler Thread
ORIGINAL: jbrobertsonjr
how is it 1/8 scale?
how is it 1/8 scale?
05-08-2010, 02:04 PM
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not real hard, I made the 2" extended CF chassis, and reused the stock battery tray, just had to cut it out from the stock chassis. Then I just put Jato arms all around. Then used FLM 17mm hub adaptors w/truggy tires.
05-12-2010, 06:18 PM
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RE: Official Rustler Thread
Hey all be a while since I have posted, and my ruslter has been in parts from a crash and I plan on doing some repairs/upgrades this coming week and one is Lipo's. I havent ran a lipo in my truck and I have none that I can really test. I was wondering what people are running for packs, without having to shave the stock chassis. Looking for both 7.4 and 11.1 so I can get a Idea of what fits good and what no so good. And what ever else opinions people have.
05-13-2010, 06:45 AM
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RE: Official Rustler Thread
Wewt, expecting my Rustler VXL at my door today, and just got word my HK Lipo's and charger just got in stock and have been shipped. Just need to dremel the batt tray, replace connectorsand Im good to go! Lookin forward to joining your ranks soon 
05-13-2010, 08:18 AM
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RE: Official Rustler Thread
ORIGINAL: momogt
why 2 sets of rear tires and not a set of front and a set of rear
why 2 sets of rear tires and not a set of front and a set of rear
05-13-2010, 08:26 AM
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RE: Official Rustler Thread
ORIGINAL: momogt
will the jato anaconda 2.8 wheels and tires fit a rustler xl5 i want to buy a rustler and have it for on road
will the jato anaconda 2.8 wheels and tires fit a rustler xl5 i want to buy a rustler and have it for on road
05-13-2010, 06:13 PM
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RE: Official Rustler Thread
no the front have the bearing in them u need 2 sets of rears rustler front end is different are u running hexes on the front, the difference is the jato for which these tires where made has bearing on the front the rustler has hexes up front so u need 2 sets of rears now u see what i am saying
05-13-2010, 07:27 PM
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well i went on traxxas web site and found the anaconda wheel and tire combo i needed for the rustler at least i got the product number and ordered them off ebay
05-14-2010, 07:11 AM
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RE: Official Rustler Thread
ORIGINAL: jbrobertsonjr
no the front have the bearing in them u need 2 sets of rears rustler front end is different are u running hexes on the front, the difference is the jato for which these tires where made has bearing on the front the rustler has hexes up front so u need 2 sets of rears now u see what i am saying
no the front have the bearing in them u need 2 sets of rears rustler front end is different are u running hexes on the front, the difference is the jato for which these tires where made has bearing on the front the rustler has hexes up front so u need 2 sets of rears now u see what i am saying
05-14-2010, 03:25 PM
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RE: Official Rustler Thread
ORIGINAL: warheadforever
Sir that is on the Nitro Rustler, believe me, I own the electric Rustler it has hex's on all four wheels and I have taking apart a Nitro Rustler and it has the strait pin.
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no the front have the bearing in them u need 2 sets of rears rustler front end is different are u running hexes on the front, the difference is the jato for which these tires where made has bearing on the front the rustler has hexes up front so u need 2 sets of rears now u see what i am saying
no the front have the bearing in them u need 2 sets of rears rustler front end is different are u running hexes on the front, the difference is the jato for which these tires where made has bearing on the front the rustler has hexes up front so u need 2 sets of rears now u see what i am saying
Yup my pede is the same way hexes all around. On the electrics they use hexes front and rear. fronts have an off set to compensate for the shorter front arms.
05-14-2010, 03:38 PM
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RE: Official Rustler Thread
ORIGINAL: urgeone
Here are some pics of the 1/8 Rustler. I handles like a champ!
Here are some pics of the 1/8 Rustler. I handles like a champ!
That looks nice and I would like to try somthing like this with my pede.
05-14-2010, 05:06 PM
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thats what i am saying i own a rustler vxl ,jato ,stampede, schumacher menace ,mgt 8.0, schumacher 21 xtr,rc8b, when those tires came out they were for the jato , but what i was trying to do was keep him from ordering the wrong set, for the jato the front on the jato is different .
05-15-2010, 01:51 AM
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hi guys im good just go to traxxas .com they have a anaconda wheel and tire set for the rustler they are different part number then the jato
05-15-2010, 10:13 AM
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RE: Official Rustler Thread
ORIGINAL: jbrobertsonjr
thats what i am saying i own a rustler vxl ,jato ,stampede, schumacher menace ,mgt 8.0, schumacher 21 xtr,rc8b, when those tires came out they were for the jato , but what i was trying to do was keep him from ordering the wrong set, for the jato the front on the jato is different .
thats what i am saying i own a rustler vxl ,jato ,stampede, schumacher menace ,mgt 8.0, schumacher 21 xtr,rc8b, when those tires came out they were for the jato , but what i was trying to do was keep him from ordering the wrong set, for the jato the front on the jato is different .
05-16-2010, 04:42 PM
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RE: Official Rustler Thread
Took the rustlers out camping with us this weekend. Found an almost perfect natural ramp bordering a gravel lot with a transition down toward a river/beach.
Kinda had to tell, but I'm guessing it's about 35-40 feet of air.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Gkhr8ySGOE
Kinda had to tell, but I'm guessing it's about 35-40 feet of air.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Gkhr8ySGOE
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Took the rustlers out camping with us this weekend. Found an almost perfect natural ramp bordering a gravel lot with a transition down toward a river/beach.
Took the rustlers out camping with us this weekend. Found an almost perfect natural ramp bordering a gravel lot with a transition down toward a river/beach.
05-17-2010, 12:26 PM
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RE: Official Rustler Thread
Anyone running 3s LiPo in their Rustler VXL's ???
Ihave been running 2S 35 C , and I am jonesing for more speed .
Gonna pick up a 3s today . Not sure how I am going to fit it in ??? Anyone have a good way to fit a 3S in to the Rustler ???
Ihave been running 2S 35 C , and I am jonesing for more speed .
Gonna pick up a 3s today . Not sure how I am going to fit it in ??? Anyone have a good way to fit a 3S in to the Rustler ???