Mega Monster by jesi (56k modem warning!) [Archive]

jesi

10-17-2009, 06:23 PM

Okay, here is my Mega Monster topic.

Car is rtr model, with 29cc and 2.4ghz.

Some pics:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2421/4010801673_abdcec692a_b.jpg
Box did have little damage, but everything was ok.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3531/4010810067_c24dcc58d5_b.jpg
Out off box and :D

jesi

10-17-2009, 06:24 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2534/4011287887_405c22a714_b.jpg
Installed Outerwears pre-filter and put gasoline with strawberry smelling oil :good idea: , and drive 5min to test everything is ok.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3496/4016553195_9980df726d.jpg
Take out motor and center diff.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2619/4018906050_f2da612f4a_b.jpg

jesi

10-17-2009, 06:24 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2483/4019580560_1a3fe3926f_b.jpg
Kids fishing net for cover engine from underside.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2617/4018789473_ef28034c3f_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2634/4019741406_93b50eb5a6_b.jpg
More extra "filters", also hpi baja stock air filter.

jesi

10-17-2009, 06:25 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2796/4019013469_2df197f6c8_b.jpg
Some fitting problems...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3486/4019072373_5e6a966dac_b.jpg
Stainless steel, and no more fitting problems.

jesi

10-17-2009, 06:25 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2515/3997165593_56ed28edca_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2518/3997927040_6971c1ef95_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2648/3997926290_e7787c3427_b.jpg
Pipercross 3-layer extra filters (used for 1:1 cars), to cover hpi filter...

jesi

10-17-2009, 06:26 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3500/4019850384_fb756bcb29.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2637/4019079403_a1b355d634_b.jpg
Extra filters installed...

I did change stock radio to better 2.4ghz.
Also put protective layer of plastic spray to servos, and o-rings and vaseline to servo shafts.

To be continued....

VancouverHobbies

10-17-2009, 11:02 PM

Looks good jesi, get some video for us OK;)

RCKIWI

10-18-2009, 02:57 AM

Very cool:D plenty of pic's and vids please:excited:

Those outer filters look good where do you buy from got a link????

jesi

10-18-2009, 07:26 AM

Those outer filters look good where do you buy from got a link????

Outerwears:
http://www.davesmotors.com/s.nl/c.885035/n.1/it.A/id.4501/.f
http://www.davesmotors.com/s.nl/c.885035/n.1/it.A/id.766/.f
http://www.davesmotors.com/s.nl/c.885035/n.1/it.A/id.6456/.f

Pipercross:
http://www.pipercross.net/competition/products_socks.asp
http://www.pipercross.net/competition/stockists.asp
#C1050 for "onroad"
#C1053 for "offroad"

I did buy PC filters from local motorbike store.

jesi

10-18-2009, 05:12 PM

I dont like RX-batterys what are always empty, so here is my solution:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2506/3971105219_804f25c4c1_b.jpg
For size comparison, there is AA-size battery.

These are 10 000mah cells, lifepo4.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3657/4021146617_6a5c932ae8_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2740/4021980408_a1bc4a4516_b.jpg
Fitting and making wires.

jesi

10-18-2009, 05:16 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2767/4022392570_7fff8b0e00_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2457/4022392956_50d463a8c2_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2649/4022393336_e809d2cff2_b.jpg

I did put thick gorilla tape for protection. This do not look so good, but it works.
Battery pack is 3s1p configuration. So there is a voltage regulator.
I also did make balancing wires for each cell, so i can charge & balance cells.

Batterys did add weight about total of 1kg, but that is not issue for me, because i don't race.

(better pics when i found my digicam =)

bentley marshall

10-18-2009, 07:22 PM

i dont think thats a good i dear becouse to meny wires and trhe ones in the rear are likely to get wiped off and you will end up with a runaway car with lots of damage
i use a 4600 hump pack in mine and can go all day and not need to recharge ...

jesi

10-18-2009, 07:30 PM

yeah, that might be issue. I have L-profile aluminium to cover rear cells.
Also, reason for oversize batteries is in my driving lights project...
Anyway, if there is some real issue, i can trow these away.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3514/4023279404_34ca26f648.jpg
Volt display.

mradlin

10-18-2009, 08:59 PM

Looking good!! Nice job on the mods. :D

jesi

10-19-2009, 06:23 PM

Okay, i did get these mega-cells out of TB2 :)
Ordered 4600mah hump-pack.

Now i just need time to (test)drive, total runtime is less than 10 minutes :)
(no major problems :dance: )

edit:
Stock throttle/brake servo leaked out working-smoke, so i put better servo.
I have failsafe for low voltage and no signal, also i did add spring what pulls throttle leaver to idle, if there is some total blackout in battery/wires.

46u

10-21-2009, 04:12 PM

Jesi where are you located? I hope my Thunderbolt II Pro Racer will be on its way to me next week. I just push a button on my Radio and it tells me not only my TX voltage but all so my RX voltage.

jesi

10-21-2009, 04:31 PM

Tampere, Finland. ( http://tinyurl.com/kk4e5g )

That pro version looks very nice, maybe some day i get that also...

Yeah, are you using dx3s or eagletree?

46u

10-21-2009, 04:38 PM

For the past 2 plus years I have been using the Nomadio React. Looking like I might be the first person in the US to have the Pro Racer. 90% of my driving is done on the track. Get a chance check out my thread in General Discussion here
http://nutechracingforum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=232

jesi

10-21-2009, 05:47 PM

ah, couple my friends do have that, it is very nice!

I did not like stock fuel filter, what is in tank, so:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2619/4031570323_658eebac77_b.jpg
6mm bolt socket from my toolkit, end of fuel line goes thru that.
So, now fuel line is allways very near of tank bottom.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2685/4031794681_c0d83532da_b.jpg
Must buy more fuel line, because it is not looking nice now =(

edit for last pic: just fixed that cable-tie what is pushing fuel line =)

46u

10-21-2009, 06:14 PM

Jesi is that a HPI Baja filter? I was wondering if they would fit on the Thunderbolt II.

Just read the thread better and I see it is. Does it fit under the body with out a problem?

NUTECH RACING

10-21-2009, 06:20 PM

Lets have a look of this!
http://www.nutechracing.com/english/UploadFiles/057629.jpg

46u

10-21-2009, 06:22 PM

Is that a dual stage filter?

NUTECH RACING

10-21-2009, 06:26 PM

yes it is!:)

jesi

10-21-2009, 06:35 PM

Looks little bit to small surface area for very dusty conditions...
imho.

46u: filter what i used, i did get that from local motorbike store.

I did not get my shock covers, so temporary solution:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2792/4032680448_063e031663_b.jpg
Bicycle tire inner tube.

46u

10-21-2009, 06:36 PM

Do you have more pictures of the filter element? Very nice. Even thaw they try to keep the tracks watered in he heat of the deep south it is hard. I run in VERY dusty conditions many times and when you get 5 to 10 vehicles running on a track it gets really bad. Some times so bad it is hard to see.

NUTECH RACING

10-21-2009, 06:39 PM

No more pics at this moment. Can arrange one along with the tb2 pro for your test.

46u

10-21-2009, 06:45 PM

No more pics at this moment. Can arrange one along with the tb2 pro for your test.

Will give it a try. I have a very used CY26 to try it on.

46u

10-21-2009, 06:54 PM

With the stock HPI filter did you have problems with it hitting the roll cage? Wonder if this would move it up enough to clear it and if the body would still go on.
http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.885035/it.A/id.6573/.f

jesi

10-21-2009, 07:04 PM

oh, sorry. i did not read what you wrote :D

yeah, that is hpi baja stock air filter. As you can see from my pics, there is little fitting problem with roll cage, but not real issue if you use only that baja filter.
My mod for roll cage is just for make easy access to Pipercross filter.

Hmm, i think it will fit with that velosity stack.

These Pipercross extra filters (what i use to cover baja filter), they are very big and still it goes nicely under body.

46u

10-21-2009, 09:51 PM

I am going to get the Velocity Stack for my 5b SS as is it makes it MUCH easier getting the air filter on and off. When I do I will give it a try on the Thunderbolt II pro racer sometime. If it fits fine I will get a outerwear for it like I have on my 5b. But first if Nutech sends me one of there filters I will try it first.

mradlin

10-22-2009, 01:46 PM

Looks really nice Chris, but I too worry about very dusty conditions. :eek:

NUTECH RACING

10-22-2009, 01:54 PM

do you want to test, Mike?

mradlin

10-22-2009, 03:19 PM

do you want to test, Mike?

Sure Chris. I'd love to. :D Let me know what you need.

NUTECH RACING

10-22-2009, 03:45 PM

send a mail to Ethan, will prepare one for you:D

jesi

10-25-2009, 05:48 PM

I prefer functionality over looks, so here is quick body mods:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2764/4043116596_c7324c4f4a.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2563/4042373555_833761d664_b.jpg
Some holes in "window", also hole for kill-switch and larger hole for pullstart.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3478/4042372655_b909f7a5dc.jpg
Fresh air to motor.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2702/4043117426_f06326f1dd.jpg
Exhaust output.

jesi

10-25-2009, 05:52 PM

Also i did make mud flaps, just for testing, if it works i will make it better:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2513/4043036636_125551a814.jpg

Because there is now option gear ratios, i did change gears.
In stock setup, bigger gear is in motor, now is smaller one.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2486/4042118566_f635af86ab_b.jpg

It did take lots of speed away, but it goes better in sand hills etc..
And there is no smell of clutch :D

mradlin

10-25-2009, 05:52 PM

How are those mods working for you?

jesi

10-25-2009, 05:58 PM

How are those mods working for you?

Did you mean body mods?

Here is little bit cold now ( +-0 celsius), so i cant say what real result is.
But IMHO, body is too "compact", if i look how air flow will cool motor.
(maybe it does mean anything in my use, but hot intake air is always taking power out of motor =)

46u

10-25-2009, 06:07 PM

Are you running a remote kill switch? I sure do like the one on my 5b and plain on putting one on my TBII Pro. All so a great safety device.

jesi

10-25-2009, 06:13 PM

No, that is on to-buy list :)
Killer bee or something like that did look nice.

mradlin

10-25-2009, 06:14 PM

Did you mean body mods?

Here is little bit cold now ( +-0 celsius), so i cant say what real result is.
But IMHO, body is too "compact", if i look how air flow will cool motor.
(maybe it does mean anything in my use, but hot intake air is always taking power out of motor =)

Yes, the body mods, sorry about that. :o

46u

10-25-2009, 06:23 PM

No, that is on to-buy list :)
Killer bee or something like that did look nice.

Yes I am running the killer Bee. The owner Kent gives great customer service, quality products and is always willing to help out. I started dealing with him before he changed his company name from PB to Killer RC. For those that are not familiar with him or his company here is a link.
http://www.rckillswitch.com/index.html

jesi

11-20-2009, 09:40 PM

For the past 2 plus years I have been using the Nomadio React.

http://www.nomadio.net/nom-react.html

:mad:

46u

11-20-2009, 09:54 PM

http://www.nomadio.net/nom-react.html

:mad:

I new it was coming but I will be OK for a while as I have 3 Nomadio RX and 4 Specktrum RX that will work with it. Looking for someone in the next year to come out with all the features it has but with better supply and service.

mooman007uk

11-21-2009, 01:11 AM

I have the react also and swear by it...fastest radio there is, 4ch which is nice for dual steering and the kill switch (i don't like y harnesses as they don't allow seperate servo adjustments for perfect sync and i don't have servo programmer)

with the nutech I plan on dualling the brake servos and will be able to adjust bias fr to rr like i did on my ol' fg hydros.
for $270 I reckon the react is the best bang for the buck handset there is but that's my opinion of course...was running ds3's before but range was absolute cack..with the react i can drive so i can't see my car anymore and still doesn't lose signal.

I know nomadio had real poor service for a while cos they were bogged down making guidance systems for missiles in all of dub'yas war follies:( but now things are way better...i had an tx/rx glitch problem a few months back that I couldn't sort out and (think it's Scott or maybe kent...forget now) was helping me by instant email til the problem was resolved..he also said that nomadio have no intention of getting out of rc handsets...i believe he's an rc nut himself...ddm have stopped supplying rx's but Amain has a bunch of them cheap at $85 and only $5 to ship to Canada

46u

11-21-2009, 01:27 AM

Moo did you read the link above? Nomadio is no longer going to make anything for the hobbyist. No more RX or React. GONE! I new it was coming.

RCKIWI

11-21-2009, 03:33 AM

CRAP! I have a Sensor TX that doesn't go was intending on sending back to them for repair, may as well keep it as a momento!:(

mooman007uk

11-21-2009, 04:49 PM

46u

11-21-2009, 10:49 PM

cack,bugger, damn no I didn't...my bad...damn it and they vowed not long ago they'd be continuing (bloody lied to me didn't he, the naughty man)...lucky I just bought another rx so have 3 now...I guess when my handset expires it'll have to be a 4pk..ouch

think I'll shoot them an email, I wonder if they've sold the rights to anyone? it's a shame to lose such a good radio:(

Namadio has lied to me since day one so no surprise. Before I bought my React I did a LOT of talking to the reps and all I can say most turned out to be down out right lies. :(

mooman007uk

11-21-2009, 11:11 PM

sad really cos it is such a good handset and so fast, if you were one of the lucky 90%...10% were lemons apparently...i emailed them to see if they sold it on to anyone else or if it's just going to be binned forever

bens_rc

11-22-2009, 06:15 AM

thats not good news as I have sold a few of these handsets and all that have brought them have been impressed with the performance.
Dose anyone know if any other brand RX's can be locked to these handsets?

jesi

01-09-2010, 01:08 PM

Update from long time, i had very much work (good snowing).

Tuggy:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4259363176_1f42f9b971.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4259364136_93e32c3ac9.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2696/4259365124_90ea589804.jpg

Muggy:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4258564875_e9fedf4814.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4259312584_fdf6597ae6.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4259311668_9a09cd0956.jpg

(Chassis is Mega Monster)

mradlin

01-09-2010, 04:30 PM

Looks really good with the truck tires and the TB2 body!!

jesi

01-10-2010, 12:12 PM

Yes, i like it also!

I have baja outerwears under engine, baja has no shaft so i make cover from rear shaft:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4262325216_e78d14b006_b.jpg
(10mm plastic air pipe)

Now rear shaft does not eat outerwears away.

Clubin

01-10-2010, 01:42 PM

Nice build up and some great mods. WOW you have some great ideas. Where I bash I will have to install some screen on the clutch like you have otherwise 1 tank and I'll need shoes. I like theidea of a enclosed clutch cover for that reason that it keeps the sand/gravel/dust out of there, but..... this is the way it is.

jesi

01-10-2010, 02:36 PM

:)

I just mount Traxxas E-revo receiver box:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4262645342_375e9e9735.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4261895041_c3d97ff31b.jpg

This is best RX-box what i have seen, because it is sealed GOOD for elements.
http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk/products/traxxas/TRX-5624_1.jpg

Box has O-ring for lid, but best part: it has proper seals for all servo wires, there is gasket and silicone paste for wire sealing.

Also i put plastic spray for servos, and add o-rings with grease for servo shafts.

NUTECH RACING

01-10-2010, 02:45 PM

what is the retail price of traxxax battery box?

jesi

01-10-2010, 02:57 PM

With all parts what are in pic, about 10usd.

Box is so small, it is only for receiver and failsafe.
Battery can not be fitted inside.

I have large RX-battery mounted in front chassis stiffener.

Clubin

01-10-2010, 03:07 PM

what is the retail price of traxxax battery box? Cheap $10.25 usd http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/products_id/27191/n/Traxxas-Sealed-Receiver-Box-SlashE-Revo

mooman007uk

01-10-2010, 05:12 PM

I prefer the FG rx box...has oring too...but of course so does the revised nutech one now though don't have one yet.
the fan case and clutch protector are a good idea....I use mesh on the bottom of mine, just small enough to keep fin snapping rocks out but need to use some outerwear material for the clutch or super fine mesh ,like jesi has done, to keep the sand out my clutch, the laut 4 shoe has very little clearance with the bell and a bit of sand can get it engaging too early

12cent rock guard...i bent the bottom up so it clears the driveshaft without rubbing
http://i729.photobucket.com/albums/ww294/mooman007uk/DSC00668.jpg

jesi

01-10-2010, 06:31 PM

Moo: yes, it has o-ring and also new nutech box has.
But how about wires?, big hole in box for wires?

LOL

mradlin

01-10-2010, 06:47 PM

Moo: yes, it has o-ring and also new nutech box has.
But how about wires?, big hole in box for wires?

LOL

I went to a store here called Princess auto, and bought a box of rubber grommets. They work perfect for the wires. ;)

mooman007uk

01-10-2010, 07:00 PM

i found the hole too small...i drilled a bigger one in the end and then used silicone to seal it up

jesi

01-11-2010, 07:19 PM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4266788006_3d91ef6691.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4266789106_aa6bbcfdb1.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4266791600_d897a33faf.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4266045503_48b654edfe.jpg

NUTECH RACING

01-11-2010, 07:27 PM

MT with tb2 wing? and with baha clone sausage?:good idea:

mooman007uk

01-11-2010, 07:35 PM

looks like a real dom bahaha sausage cos of the big seam on the sausage...but I could be wrong

jesi

01-11-2010, 07:40 PM

Yes.

Mega Monster with wing.
And rovan sports cloned dominator pipe.

Chris knows too well me :)

mooman007uk

01-11-2010, 07:52 PM

Ok I was wrong..they even cloned the big seam LOL ...
how does that pipe perform compared to the dom version?

jesi

01-11-2010, 07:53 PM

No idea, newer run dom.
And not yet run this one.

jesi

01-15-2010, 01:47 PM

Okay, now first run done.

How i feel for Mega Monster: :party time: LOL :omg: :band:
It is so funny!, i'm in love!

And that sausage works pretty (very) good.
It has VERY VERY loud sound, must get earplugs for next time....

With MM side guards and buggy body, interior is very clean.

I drive just one tank.
There is so much power, i must change gearing to way they are in TB2, so i can get more wheelspin...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4275832921_b6063a8b98_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4276578168_2deaf09e22_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4276578408_234a67f25b_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2731/4276578712_2f95554c89_b.jpg

I do import this tire and spikes to Finland, must put for own car:
http://koti.mbnet.fi/jankka70/kuvat/HPI%20Baja%205b%20SS/Renkaat/005.JPG

(it is sad, i sold out for these, must order more, so i can get also :surprise: )

NUTECH RACING

01-15-2010, 02:06 PM

I like the tires.

jesi

01-15-2010, 02:14 PM

Nothing else? :mad:

NUTECH RACING

01-15-2010, 02:46 PM

ok. I like the Mega Monster,too.LOL

sickboy

01-15-2010, 10:25 PM

ye looking good there jesi
but there's no video come on stopping teasing us put up a vid we want to see this thing go

jesi

01-17-2010, 03:35 PM

Oh!

My friend JariV did came to visit me, Jari has 10HP Hpi Baja.
We did have real :party time: , just bashed around.

Only damage was broken wing on baja, and some rocks fly in our head, but otherwise nice LOL

I think we drove 3-4 tanks, full of F U N !

Here is some short vid from my mega monster, no grip at all :(

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zdk6QyKQcw

http://s768.photobucket.com/albums/xx321/jesasi/?action=view&current=17012010021.flv

Some info:
- Nutech Mega Monster
- Buggy body
- 29cc engine
- RS Dominator
- Locked center diff

No other mods.
Some understeering and too short gearing, must do some adjustment and change gearing.

jesi

01-17-2010, 03:40 PM

- Nutech Mega Monster
- Buggy body
- 29cc engine
- RS Dominator
- Locked center diff

No other mods.
Some understeering and too short gearing, must do some adjustment and change gearing.

NUTECH RACING

01-17-2010, 03:54 PM

Yeah, funny 1/5 drifting car .LOL

roccos_van

01-17-2010, 05:22 PM

How did you lock the center diff?

jesi

01-17-2010, 05:31 PM

With this (Can be taken out and used many times):

http://s768.photobucket.com/albums/xx321/jesasi/?action=view&current=RacersEdgeDiffLockingPutty_12637492.flv

roccos_van

01-17-2010, 07:00 PM

Thanks and pardon my francais; but what the hell is that stuff?

jesi

01-17-2010, 07:20 PM

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/cPath/1_167_297/products_id/13268/n/Racers-Edge-Differential-Locking-Putty

I think user "sjos" did buy last ones from amain :)

Stock center diff:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2517/4019037658_3c138040d6_b.jpg

Some clean up and putty in diff:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2491/4018277001_840ff5b5b5_b.jpg

More putty in diff:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2698/4018277137_30f8f57ff5_b.jpg

If i do remember right, one diff needs 3pcs of these small putty cans.
And if i wanna center diff to work normal, i just take putty out off diff and put silicone oil back.

roccos_van

01-17-2010, 08:36 PM

...or you can buy a second center diff set, and swap them out depending on what you want to do...

thanks.

Clubin

01-17-2010, 08:51 PM

That looks putty good. You'll have to let us know how it holds up.

sjos

01-17-2010, 09:14 PM

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/cPath/1_167_297/products_id/13268/n/Racers-Edge-Differential-Locking-Putty

I think user "sjos" did buy last ones from amain :)

Yes, I ordered the last five tubes. :excited: sorry guys, I'm too fast. :scared:

I would have liked more ..:mad: but maybe next time.

jesi

01-18-2010, 02:54 PM

roccos_van: yes, money-man can do that also. i'm just nutech dealer, no money-man :mad:

Clubin: i have been driving about 5 liters now with putty in center diff.

mooman007uk

01-18-2010, 06:24 PM

as a cheaper option for the diff locker you can use play dough or plasticine, both do exactly the same job and are real easy to get out like this stuff...you can get a pound of plasticine for same price as one can of the diff lock:dance:

jesi

01-18-2010, 06:25 PM

Yeah, i thinked this also.

But did not have time for testing, so i did get that one what works :)

grfilipp

01-18-2010, 08:01 PM

this white putty looks like blue-tac. i have tried playdough and blue-tac as well other similar materials and the problem is that if you do not make sure it is packed as much as possible the diff will move a bit at some point and after that it will be worse than with oil.
the putty does not flow in the diff so if it is pushed in corners it will never go back between the gears. this special putty might be different though.

jesi

01-23-2010, 10:22 PM

Clubin

01-23-2010, 10:46 PM

After taking couple beers:

Rear tire:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4298879890_e7ce7e95f3.jpg

Front tire:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4298136529_2d5dd60927.jpg

Ice racing screws:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4298139567_fc2223201a.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2733/4298881990_315d929d5d.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2770/4298138101_fa6b799500.jpg

Tire is way too soft, for getting good performance out of ice screws, but i think these will be good than nothing.
I do make order for better tire, what is good with ice screws.
These have got to be the best to install ice screws.

http://www.davesmotors.com/s.nl/c.885035/n.1/it.A/id.5966/.f

You will needthe HPI to |Nutech adapters,HPI rims, tires and HPI foams. and HPI beadlock rings.

Look what I did to my FG. Just some cheap plated 1/4" sheetmetal screws.
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb233/Clubin_photo/FG%20Monster%20Beetle/FGMBPro009.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb233/Clubin_photo/FG%20Monster%20Beetle/FGMBPro010.jpg
THey are 3.00 for 100 of them at my local hardware store. I have used them for about 1 gallon. No problems.

jesi

01-23-2010, 10:55 PM

Clubin

01-23-2010, 11:03 PM

Yes, i do sell these tires what you paste :)
Just sold out :D

Yah, your solution is working and cheaper, but kold kutter does have bigger edge and harder material.
Btw, nice colored clutch in your FG :P

I forgot, i did use multi-material flexing clue to mount ice screws.

LOL the clutch. I was pulling my boys around in a wagon for maybe a bit to long. LOL It sure did warm it up good. Clutch shoes are still good though.

jesi

01-25-2010, 09:43 PM

Well...

Just installed Spektrum DX3s radio&telemetry gear to car.
I used stock temp sensor, but i used eagletree sensor for RPM (gives some input, but drive test later) (stock sensor is optical, eagletree sensor is magnetic).

So now i can see from transmitter: car voltage, engine temp, car speed.

Also add Kill Switch with buzzer and led, and i replace both servos to 33kg.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2667/4300443525_5cafb7e298.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2755/4301190776_2af3a738eb.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2751/4301191774_464e97dd66.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2737/4301193044_a600ca2653.jpg

sickboy

01-25-2010, 10:31 PM

Hi
looking good there, i was in to much of a hurry when i bought my dx3r, i should of waited till this one that you have was released but tough poo for me, its a lovely thing the voltmeter's and for the speed how accurate do you think it will be.
Why did you replace the servos then and which ones are you using now

Dont for get the test vid LOL

jesi

01-27-2010, 06:39 PM

Reason why i change servos:
Tested with two dx3s radios and with 3 servos, just put power on car and transmitter, servos do wibrate and heat up and dead after couple minutes......

Servos what i use now:
http://hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=8496
These are NOT direct fit for nutech cars!!!

Here is faking cold now, so just tested.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4307434278_81ff80f697.jpg

Too bad that this parking area did have lots of sand.

Must go better place in daylight some other time, kids did have lots of fun.
They used motorbike helmet, so no worries for flying rocks and flying off from sled.

Yes, couple times in curve, there was so big G-force that kids fly out from sled :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54qzZMDW1U4

mradlin

01-27-2010, 07:17 PM

Hahaha!!!

Cool stuff!!

sickboy

01-27-2010, 07:26 PM

LOL
I hope you have a good fail safe on the beast ,it wouldn't be nice if the beast drove off with the little one hanging on for there dear life
but it certainly looked like the kids were having lots of fun.

also the servo you use now what do you think of them i have recently acquired 2 of these for my fs 4wd and took the fs for a spin last weekend and yup the servo died on me ,
well took here home and checked the servo it still worked,but only in one direction so in my further inspection i noticed the red and black wires from the battery to the on off switch were a bit fried so im thinking it some how was drawing to much power from the battery why im still trying to work that one out :beat dead horse:
so now i have sent the servo back to the factory to see what they come up with

mooman007uk

01-27-2010, 08:51 PM

that's cool, grips well with those spikes

jesi

01-28-2010, 04:38 AM

I have killer switch failsafe, it turns engine off, when: battery voltage is low, loose signal from transmitter or when i use third channel.
What i have been tested, i can trust that.

Same vid for our china friends:
http://s768.photobucket.com/albums/xx321/jesasi/?action=view&current=27012010011.flv

NUTECH RACING

01-28-2010, 10:32 AM

Funny video!

jesi

02-04-2010, 07:56 PM

Tires:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2757/4330256323_d69521a125.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4330256667_15ed289507.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4330990710_87023289ef.jpg

If narrow front tires do fail in how they handle, i have more these rear tires.

mradlin

02-05-2010, 04:07 AM

Please let us know how they work out for you. :excited:

Clubin

02-05-2010, 02:42 PM

That looks awsome.

jesi

02-06-2010, 08:17 PM

Today we have sled towing more.

After 1.5 tanks of full fun, then cops came on site...

They sayd that in law, it is same that i tow kids by 1:1 car or RC-car...
They also sayd that if i leave asap, they will not write ticket for me...

We was in that same parking lot, it is public area, but no traffic at all.

There was some family walking nearby, and they tow kids on sled.
I think they called cops, because cops sayd that they did get call from someone..

I understand that family ok, if you tow own kid on sled with walking, it is heavy and kid is saying that speed is too slow.
And then this family see how my kid have great fun on RC-power sled and this other kid get angry, because he did not have fun on sled.

Anyway, Finland is know from jealous people...