Smartech Titan Monster Beetle Video
06-09-2008, 08:19 PM
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Smartech Titan Monster Beetle Video
I thought I would share a video of my Smartech Titan with everyone. I purchased it used from a member here. The truck came with a CY 30.5 and a Jet Pro Pipe. I decided to add a few hop ups (alloy gear carrier, alloy center diff mounts, alloy motor mounts, alloy diffs, cvd’s in the front, and an alloy steering center link). I also modified the roll cage to fit a better air filter and put an FG Monster Beetle shell on it. There is one more alloy hop up I will need, but you will see what that is at the end of the video. The truck held up really well, especially the way I was driving it. I do wish the Jet Pro pipe had more low end power; it is more of a top end pipe. The low end power would have come in handy since we were filming in a tight area.
[link]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPNjwRlGqfk[/link]
[link]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPNjwRlGqfk[/link]
06-09-2008, 08:28 PM
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RE: Smartech Titan Monster Beetle Video
Ouch, the frt of that truck took a beating! Your ramp is too flimsy and bending, causing it to spring the back of the machine up once the weight it of it-reinforce the ramp not the truck.
THanks for sharing the vid though.
PBJT
THanks for sharing the vid though.
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06-09-2008, 08:33 PM
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RE: Smartech Titan Monster Beetle Video
Sounds way under powered.
You say it has a Jet-Pro?
I guess it could be running rich.
Looks nice, love the beattle Baja.. Sounds weak..
You say it has a Jet-Pro?
I guess it could be running rich.
Looks nice, love the beattle Baja.. Sounds weak..
06-09-2008, 09:26 PM
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RE: Smartech Titan Monster Beetle Video
PBJT
I would agree with you on the ramp. Unfortunately it was a spur of the moment thing and that piece of plywood was all we could come up with. To be honest, I was surprised all I ended up doing was stripping the rear hub. I guess the RC Gods were on my side today. When I get a chance to go where I normally drive my cars I will shoot another video and share with all.
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I am not the best engine tuner so that could be an issue; the truck actually has excellent top speed. I suppose I could change the gearing around to help with the torque. I just don’t feel the Jet Pro has enough bottom end, I feel it is more of a top end pipe. I even put a HPI high response clutch on it. I am definitely going to try several other pipes and gearing combinations on it before all is said and done. I will let you now how it turns out.
I would agree with you on the ramp. Unfortunately it was a spur of the moment thing and that piece of plywood was all we could come up with. To be honest, I was surprised all I ended up doing was stripping the rear hub. I guess the RC Gods were on my side today. When I get a chance to go where I normally drive my cars I will shoot another video and share with all.
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I am not the best engine tuner so that could be an issue; the truck actually has excellent top speed. I suppose I could change the gearing around to help with the torque. I just don’t feel the Jet Pro has enough bottom end, I feel it is more of a top end pipe. I even put a HPI high response clutch on it. I am definitely going to try several other pipes and gearing combinations on it before all is said and done. I will let you now how it turns out.
06-09-2008, 10:05 PM
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RE: Smartech Titan Monster Beetle Video
It is a nice ride..
Im sure its somthing siple, it usually is with these as the motors are reliable and strong and will last many years if not ran lean.
I had a XTM buggy ( Firehammer) and loved it.
But its all Baja now!!
Im sure its somthing siple, it usually is with these as the motors are reliable and strong and will last many years if not ran lean.
I had a XTM buggy ( Firehammer) and loved it.
But its all Baja now!!
06-09-2008, 10:27 PM
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RE: Smartech Titan Monster Beetle Video
Definitely something wrong with the tune. It doesn't sound good at all.
Keep on the throttle so that you stop plowing it nose first into the dirt. Ouch! I cringed every time. [:-]
Fun to watch though. Thanks
Keep on the throttle so that you stop plowing it nose first into the dirt. Ouch! I cringed every time. [:-]
Fun to watch though. Thanks
06-10-2008, 07:01 PM
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RE: Smartech Titan Monster Beetle Video
I bet it will run twice the speed once you get the needles right. And I pulled out a rear knucle bolt too on the weekend. I by no means am trying to high-jack the thread but listen to my FG MT, this is a 26 zen with a DDM torque pipe....you have me beat in every way performance wise so you should be able to sound and accell harder then me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpMsBpZZxXg
Here is what I do...anyone correct me if I am wrong. Set the two scews to stock 1 1/4 out on low and 1 1/2 on high. warm engine and idle, turn the low in slowly until peak rpm achieved and then out just shy of 1/4 turn. Then I set the high on the fly....I do a few long runs and listen. If the machine reaches top speed and slows down you need to turn the needle out to richen up. If a good constant speed is achieved then just play with the high needle 1/16 of a turn either way for your best performance.
PBJT
Here is what I do...anyone correct me if I am wrong. Set the two scews to stock 1 1/4 out on low and 1 1/2 on high. warm engine and idle, turn the low in slowly until peak rpm achieved and then out just shy of 1/4 turn. Then I set the high on the fly....I do a few long runs and listen. If the machine reaches top speed and slows down you need to turn the needle out to richen up. If a good constant speed is achieved then just play with the high needle 1/16 of a turn either way for your best performance.
PBJT
06-10-2008, 07:06 PM
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RE: Smartech Titan Monster Beetle Video
Thanks kidd that might be my problem. I have the larger gear (43T) on the clutch and the smaller gear (37T) one on the laysaft. The truck didn’t come with a manual so I was going of some pictures I found that showed the gears. I will switch them around and see what that does for me. Once again thanks.
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RE: Smartech Titan Monster Beetle Video
ORIGINAL: PBJT
I bet it will run twice the speed once you get the needles right. And I pulled out a rear knucle bolt too on the weekend. I by no means am trying to high-jack the thread but listen to my FG MT, this is a 26 zen with a DDM torque pipe....you have me beat in every way performance wise so you should be able to sound and accell harder then me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpMsBpZZxXg
Here is what I do...anyone correct me if I am wrong. Set the two scews to stock 1 1/4 out on low and 1 1/2 on high. warm engine and idle, turn the low in slowly until peak rpm achieved and then out just shy of 1/4 turn. Then I set the high on the fly....I do a few long runs and listen. If the machine reaches top speed and slows down you need to turn the needle out to richen up. If a good constant speed is achieved then just play with the high needle 1/16 of a turn either way for your best performance.
PBJT
I bet it will run twice the speed once you get the needles right. And I pulled out a rear knucle bolt too on the weekend. I by no means am trying to high-jack the thread but listen to my FG MT, this is a 26 zen with a DDM torque pipe....you have me beat in every way performance wise so you should be able to sound and accell harder then me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpMsBpZZxXg
Here is what I do...anyone correct me if I am wrong. Set the two scews to stock 1 1/4 out on low and 1 1/2 on high. warm engine and idle, turn the low in slowly until peak rpm achieved and then out just shy of 1/4 turn. Then I set the high on the fly....I do a few long runs and listen. If the machine reaches top speed and slows down you need to turn the needle out to richen up. If a good constant speed is achieved then just play with the high needle 1/16 of a turn either way for your best performance.
PBJT
. I will let you now how it works out.
