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Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
10-23-2007, 05:44 AM
Replies: 11,114
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Posted By Pecanpatch

RE: Official Rustler Thread

buy 2 of these li-po's

https://www.unitedhobbies.com/UNITEDHOBBIES/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=5636

it will cost ya $64 plus a cheapo balancer they sell and you'll be hooked up.......
...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
09-25-2007, 10:13 AM
Replies: 11,114
Views: 756,631
Posted By Pecanpatch

RE: Official Rustler Thread

We have found for running them on rough concrete/ asphalt to stiffen up all the shocks and run 80 weight oil.
We've limited the shock travel to lower the ride height.
We added strips of lead for...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
09-25-2007, 05:44 AM
Replies: 11,114
Views: 756,631
Posted By Pecanpatch

RE: Official Rustler Thread

we have about 5 rustlers racing on asphalt/concrete mix..........
the anaconda tires seem to be the best for handling and durability.
(Jato Tires)
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
08-30-2007, 11:40 AM
Replies: 11,114
Views: 756,631
Posted By Pecanpatch

RE: Official Rustler Thread

We change everything to deans ultra......... the charger too.

the standard connectors that come with these cars cannot supply the amp draw for modern modified motors and brushless set-ups.

...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
08-30-2007, 09:42 AM
Replies: 11,114
Views: 756,631
Posted By Pecanpatch

RE: Official Rustler Thread

man man man,
you can get a iron and solder and stuff at radio shack for about $15 or less..... (or sears)

The deans connectors are $3-$4 a pair........

Make your dad pay for this stuff in...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
08-30-2007, 05:41 AM
Replies: 11,114
Views: 756,631
Posted By Pecanpatch

RE: Official Rustler Thread

OHGRFREAK,

Nice looking mods.........
you should really switch to deans connectors for the battery and the motor hook up.......
you'll be amazed!
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
08-13-2007, 01:38 PM
Replies: 11,114
Views: 756,631
Posted By Pecanpatch

RE: Official Rustler Thread

I asked that very question to the staff at Castle creations and they told me the 4600 was the way to go.
More torque, less RPM. yet still faster than anything brushed out there.

He said all...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
08-13-2007, 12:30 PM
Replies: 11,114
Views: 756,631
Posted By Pecanpatch

RE: Official Rustler Thread

You have to get on Towers mailing list......... here is what they sent me..........
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
08-13-2007, 11:51 AM
Replies: 11,114
Views: 756,631
Posted By Pecanpatch

RE: Official Rustler Thread

sounds good.............
but Tower has the mamba's for $212 with awsome speed control.
Minus $30 special for over $200 orders.......thats $182 to your door with the free shipping coupon they also...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
07-23-2007, 02:11 PM
Replies: 11,114
Views: 756,631
Posted By Pecanpatch

RE: Official Rustler Thread

I had a good time running my Rustler at Rodslinger Raceway in Williamson GA. (with MPI Baja Body)
Its more of a Monster truck track. But I did okay.
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
07-18-2007, 02:09 PM
Replies: 11,114
Views: 756,631
Posted By Pecanpatch

RE: Official Rustler Thread

Hey Everyone,
I didn’t quite get the shot I wanted but here is the best I could do.(see pic)
To the Right is Steve Workman’s Brushless Rustler flying over our Jump here at work.
He has the...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
07-16-2007, 03:24 AM
Replies: 11,114
Views: 756,631
Posted By Pecanpatch

RE: Official Rustler Thread

it really protects the "money end" of this truck
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
07-15-2007, 08:31 PM
Replies: 11,114
Views: 756,631
Posted By Pecanpatch

RE: Official Rustler Thread

Smart one,
yes I found it on e-bay,
here is the link

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Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
07-13-2007, 08:18 AM
Replies: 11,114
Views: 756,631
Posted By Pecanpatch

RE: Official Rustler Thread

Hey Croc,
Mine too is wider in the rear.
I'm using RPM Y spoke wheels and am not very happy with them.
The front wheels rub the A-arms at full deflection. (our track requires full deflection)
...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
07-12-2007, 09:26 PM
Replies: 11,114
Views: 756,631
Posted By Pecanpatch

RE: Official Rustler Thread

Hey,
I finally added the Integy heat sink and fan to my Rustler.
I have the Orion 17 turn BB motor.

This really cooled her down on a 20-25 minute run with a 4200 NiMeHi.
(from 200° down...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
06-22-2007, 01:01 PM
Replies: 11,114
Views: 756,631
Posted By Pecanpatch

RE: Official Rustler Thread

the stampede will flip over too easy.

we race rustlers and have them slammed down pretty low for handling.
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
06-21-2007, 08:55 PM
Replies: 11,114
Views: 756,631
Posted By Pecanpatch

RE: Official Rustler Thread

I bought one of these batteries (see link) and even though it was a pain to grind the battery compartment a little bigger, it was worth it.
This battery kicks butt.

...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
06-17-2007, 08:36 PM
Replies: 11,114
Views: 756,631
Posted By Pecanpatch

RE: Official Rustler Thread

worst case scenario.
the plastic idler gear inside the tranny will start clicking right before it strips out.

I dont think this is your problem.

If the slipper clutch is too tight this...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
06-16-2007, 06:15 AM
Replies: 11,114
Views: 756,631
Posted By Pecanpatch

RE: Official Rustler Thread

Hold Da Mayo,
The deans connectors will give less resistance and send even more more power (and hence heat) to the motor. (normally a good thing)
Your over geared, plane and simple. You would...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
06-15-2007, 08:38 PM
Replies: 11,114
Views: 756,631
Posted By Pecanpatch

RE: Official Rustler Thread

I made my own hardware,
the front piece is welded steel with the stock rustler mounts.

the rear mounts come off of the shock tower. They are bent stainless steal sheet metal with some old...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
06-13-2007, 08:11 PM
Replies: 11,114
Views: 756,631
Posted By Pecanpatch

RE: Official Rustler Thread

Those are 2.2" pro-line dirt works on the rear.

they are also proline wheels. they give the car a little wider stance to boot (I'm not sure of the part number on the wheels
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
06-13-2007, 09:24 AM
Replies: 11,114
Views: 756,631
Posted By Pecanpatch

RE: Official Rustler Thread

Youwish16,
I see your in Conyers, Im right over here in Griffin GA
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Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
06-10-2007, 09:02 AM
Replies: 11,114
Views: 756,631
Posted By Pecanpatch

RE: Official Rustler Thread

Those are 2.2" pro-line dirt works on the rear.
and stock wheels with anaconda's on the front
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
06-09-2007, 02:08 PM
Replies: 11,114
Views: 756,631
Posted By Pecanpatch

RE: Official Rustler Thread

I've used anacondas on the rear and they do okay, but at times there is a dust like silt on the asphalt and the anaconda boys are spinning out and Im driftin right on through at the same speed.

...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
06-09-2007, 08:22 AM
Replies: 11,114
Views: 756,631
Posted By Pecanpatch

RE: Official Rustler Thread

Hi Guys,
I finally got my MPI Baja Bug Body painted and installed on my Rustler. I'm very pleased with the results. Seems a shame to race it in that demolition derby we call a race at work.
But...
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