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Search: Posts Made By: FUBAR VXL
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Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
07-01-2012, 12:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 658
Posted By FUBAR VXL

RE: Suggest a Lipo for a Slash 4x4

Thanks guys - but none of those brands offer Traxxas plugs... Is that easy to convert?

Any brands that come with Traxxas plugs?
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
07-01-2012, 06:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 658
Posted By FUBAR VXL

Suggest a Lipo for a Slash 4x4

Hey Guys,

Ihave a Slash 4x4 VXL - and Iwas running a Duratrax 2s 8000 mAh Lipo. Today at the track Inoticed the battery was puffing. When Igot home, the battery was all wet and smelled like CAGlue...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
06-26-2012, 10:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,974
Posted By FUBAR VXL

RE: E-Revo Brushless or Rustler VXL

I own both a Rustler VXL and an E-Revo Brushless.

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Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
06-14-2012, 03:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,755
Posted By FUBAR VXL

RE: Telemetry for Mamba E-Revo?

Working perfectly now...thank you for your help.

Is there any chance you would be able to provide me with a detailed, step by step guide to install the Telemetry Trigger in the gear box for the...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
06-12-2012, 05:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,201
Posted By FUBAR VXL

Step by Step - Traxxas Telemetry (Temperature & Voltage)

Ok - here is the setup for Telemetry that I got to work for Temperature and Voltage ONLY - I have not installed the Speed/RPM Sensor yet:

Step 1: For Temperature Sensor (heat indicator) - Traxxas...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
06-11-2012, 12:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,794
Posted By FUBAR VXL

RE: Smoking mamba monster ESC

More speed = cooler batteries?

Im not sure I follow that logic - would the higher speed mean the gears are spinning faster, generating more heat, requiring a heavier load on the batteries -...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
06-11-2012, 10:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,794
Posted By FUBAR VXL

RE: Smoking mamba monster ESC

Ok - alot of good comments here.

So what is the "SAFE" setup for a Mamba?

Here is what I have - should I expect any issues or should I make any changes?
<ul> E-Revo 1/10 Mamba Monster ...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
06-11-2012, 03:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,755
Posted By FUBAR VXL

RE: Telemetry for Mamba E-Revo?

Hey PHMaximus,

I do have both green indicators on my IPod - so Im good there.

Ihave the votage plugged into the temp sensor - is it RED plug to RED plug or GREY plug to RED plug?

I then...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
06-10-2012, 06:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,755
Posted By FUBAR VXL

Telemetry for Mamba E-Revo?

Hey Guys,

I just installed my Volt sensor (to the Red and Black battery cable - not the black and black cable) and temperature sensor...

Here's the question - how do you turn in on or engage it...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
06-05-2012, 06:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 475
Posted By FUBAR VXL

Swap for Mamba ESC?

Guys,

I just bought an E-REVO Mamba Edition. I cant tell you how much I love this truck - it amazes me everytime I run it.

The ONLY complaint I have is that the ESC isnt waterproof. When the...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
06-04-2012, 06:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 649
Posted By FUBAR VXL

RE: E Revo 1/10 tyres ?

+1 for Pyro's suggestions - both are GREATtires... To me the Trenchers "look" meaner on the Revo...but that is totally personal taste.
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
05-30-2012, 05:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 658
Posted By FUBAR VXL

RE: lipo connectors sparking

I get that too - I run dual 2S 5000 Lipos in my E-Revo Mamba and I get gold colored sparks everytime I connect my 2nd battery.

Totally normal...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
05-29-2012, 02:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,711
Posted By FUBAR VXL

RE: Lipo's

Cumquat- the two chargers you listed only have a max 50W capacity - which means at best, you can only charge 25W battery packs - all of my Lipos (2)4000's, (2) 5000's and (1)8000's are ALLover 35W...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
05-29-2012, 06:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 714
Posted By FUBAR VXL

RE: Slash 4x4 - just starts going in reverse??

He uses a Traxxas TQ radio - there is no Throttle Trim for him to move. Its either Steering Trim or Multi-Function knob - which I moved from 0 to 100 with no changes.

Doesnt the Traxxas Throttle...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
05-29-2012, 06:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,711
Posted By FUBAR VXL

RE: Lipo's

I too wanted the Onyx 245 until I just read that it only has pre-selected amps when charging - in other words, you can NOT hit a (+)or (-) button to select an exact amperage to charge at. I use 4...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
05-28-2012, 06:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 714
Posted By FUBAR VXL

Slash 4x4 - just starts going in reverse??

Hey Guys - hope you all had a great long weekend.

My girlfriend's son's Slash 4x4 started acting really weird today. He is running the stock Nimh 3000 mAh battery. Now, whenever he comes to a...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
05-28-2012, 04:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,224
Posted By FUBAR VXL

Duratrax Onyx 245 vs. Traxxas EZ Peak Plus

Im going to be buying a DUAL Lipo Charger. Ihave narrowed it down to the following:
<ul> Duratrax Onyx 245[/list]<ul> Traxxas EZ Peak Plus[/list]Im leaning more towards the 245 because it...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
05-27-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,033
Posted By FUBAR VXL

RE: rustler vxl upgrade advice needed

My son and Ijust went through this exercise for his Rustler VXL. We actually purchased Dirt Hawg tires and they are amazing on the grass and dirt. Surprisingly they are also fantastic on carpet...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
05-27-2012, 03:34 PM
Replies: 3,214
Views: 431,885
Posted By FUBAR VXL

RE: The Official Traxxas Slash short-course race truck

Ijust installed an Integy dual fan/heat sink - think it was like $15. It not only keeps the Velineon motor cool during running periods but Ilet it run for about 2 minutes when the battery shows signs...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
05-26-2012, 02:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 524
Posted By FUBAR VXL

RE: Traxxas VXL-3S ESC Question

Any reason why you wouldnt look at a higher end ESC? I dont know for sure, but since Traxxas doesnt offer a motor that powerful, it would lead me to believe that you will need a better ESC.

I can...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
05-25-2012, 03:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,777
Posted By FUBAR VXL

RE: Slipper Clutch - wear in?

All Ican say is WOW... Iwas just running my E-Revo 1/10 on grass - waiting so patiently for my cluch to wear in - and stop slipping - and all of a sudden:

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Forum: 1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars
05-25-2012, 10:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 545
Posted By FUBAR VXL

Can I use Slash/Rustler Wall Charger for my REvo 1/16?

Gang - does anyone know if the wall charger that comes with a Slash, Ruster, etc can be used to charge the little batteries that come with the E-Revo 1/16?

I started to use it but after a few...
Forum: 1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars
05-25-2012, 06:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 800
Posted By FUBAR VXL

E-Revo 1/16th - Pleasantly surprised...

Hey guys,

Today I picked up a used E-Revo 16th for my girlfriend's son. At first, when he said that was the car he wanted, I was like, "oh boy, a little toy that wont be able to do anything"......
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
05-25-2012, 06:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 350
Posted By FUBAR VXL

MOVED: E-Revo 1/16th - Pleasantly surprised...

1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11094189
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
05-24-2012, 06:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,777
Posted By FUBAR VXL

RE: Slipper Clutch - wear in?

Slightly off topic - Imarked up your picture Pyro - to show a little "pouch" on the side of the cluch housing - is that where you put magnets for Traxxas Telemetry?
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