new 'Pede suggestions
12-09-2004, 03:04 AM
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new 'Pede suggestions
I'm thinking of buying an electric 'Pede after christmas and was wondering what batteries would be good to start out with, and where to get them. Chargers also. And eventually I would upgrade a motor, so what would be a good replacement of the stinger? Links would be appreciated 
I'm pretty much new at all of this, i've only driven a friends nitro t-maxx and evader.
I'm pretty much new at all of this, i've only driven a friends nitro t-maxx and evader.
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RE: new 'Pede suggestions
6 or 7cell gp3300's are the only batteries you should consider IMO. They will get you good run time, and speed. They vary from 26$ to 100$ per-battery. More voltage per cell = more money. Less = less money. As for the charger... It realy depends on how much you have to spend. I personaly realy like the pitbull chager from comp. electronics (118$) but there are others that are cheapers. You should look to spend 50$+ for a charger though.
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RE: new 'Pede suggestions
Their is a video in the RC car video section called contry bashing! and it has a stampede with a 7 cell and Trinity Charmellion 2 motor.. Great deal
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RE: new 'Pede suggestions
Pit bull -- http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXGWV0&P=7 $135
gp3300's -- http://www.maxamps.com $26
gp3300's -- http://www.maxamps.com $26
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RE: new 'Pede suggestions
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allright, thanks guys. I'll order those sometime after christmas. Alaska should be pretty fun for RCing
allright, thanks guys. I'll order those sometime after christmas. Alaska should be pretty fun for RCing
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RE: new 'Pede suggestions
a 14x2, duratrax intellispeed 12t ESC, some Masher 2000s and replace the trans bushings with bearings
oh, and definitely get a 3000+ mah battery...tower has Orion RocketPacks that come in packs of two for about $40ish bucks
oh, and definitely get a 3000+ mah battery...tower has Orion RocketPacks that come in packs of two for about $40ish bucks
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RE: new 'Pede suggestions
a 14x2, duratrax intellispeed 12t ESC, some Masher 2000s and replace the trans bushings with bearings
oh, and definitely get a 3000+ mah battery...tower has Orion RocketPacks that come in packs of two for about $40ish bucks
oh, and definitely get a 3000+ mah battery...tower has Orion RocketPacks that come in packs of two for about $40ish bucks
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RE: new 'Pede suggestions
Bearings and RPM Bearing Carriers
Bearings are to many a performance upgrade, but I'll talk about them here as well. This is due to the fact that if you upgraded to the 5x8 bearings which fit in place of the stock bushings, you're probably going to have problems soon, that is if you don't already. The 5x8 bearings are prone to breakage. To prevent this you'll want to upgrade to the 5x11 bearings. However without purchasing the RPM bearing carriers the 5x11 bearings will not fit, so make sure you pick up a pair of these for the front and rear of your Rustler as well. The bearings are also an improvement over the stock bushings, as well. This is due to the fact that they do not wear like the stock bushings do.
When purchasing bearings they are a three different kinds you can buy. These are: un-shielded, shielded, and sealed.
Sealed bearings offer the most protection from outside elements as they are completely sealed by a rubber or Teflon seal. However, the downside is they also have the most rolling resistance. I would recommend sealed bearings when running on sandy or dirt based surfaces surfaces most of the time.
Shielded bearings offer a good compromise between protection from dirt and very little rolling resistance. They are shielded from the elements by a seal that is often similar to a piece of wax or Teflon-coated paper. These bearings are generally the best choice for most off-road vehicles when used for racing. If you're after the last ounce of speed, or race your Stampede, you may want to use shielded bearing instead of sealed bearings.
Unshielded bearings generally do not belong on an off-road vehicle. They are too likely to get damaged by dirt or grit. While they offer almost no rolling resistance, they are best left for touring car or on road use.
Bearings are to many a performance upgrade, but I'll talk about them here as well. This is due to the fact that if you upgraded to the 5x8 bearings which fit in place of the stock bushings, you're probably going to have problems soon, that is if you don't already. The 5x8 bearings are prone to breakage. To prevent this you'll want to upgrade to the 5x11 bearings. However without purchasing the RPM bearing carriers the 5x11 bearings will not fit, so make sure you pick up a pair of these for the front and rear of your Rustler as well. The bearings are also an improvement over the stock bushings, as well. This is due to the fact that they do not wear like the stock bushings do.
When purchasing bearings they are a three different kinds you can buy. These are: un-shielded, shielded, and sealed.
Sealed bearings offer the most protection from outside elements as they are completely sealed by a rubber or Teflon seal. However, the downside is they also have the most rolling resistance. I would recommend sealed bearings when running on sandy or dirt based surfaces surfaces most of the time.
Shielded bearings offer a good compromise between protection from dirt and very little rolling resistance. They are shielded from the elements by a seal that is often similar to a piece of wax or Teflon-coated paper. These bearings are generally the best choice for most off-road vehicles when used for racing. If you're after the last ounce of speed, or race your Stampede, you may want to use shielded bearing instead of sealed bearings.
Unshielded bearings generally do not belong on an off-road vehicle. They are too likely to get damaged by dirt or grit. While they offer almost no rolling resistance, they are best left for touring car or on road use.
FRONT: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXNY89&P=7
BACK: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXNY90&P=7
BEARINGS FOR INSIDE: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXD121&P=V
You need a total of a total of 8 bearings (2 for each bearing carrier) Its very simple to put them in. It should take about... 30min's tops!
-Wes
