Hey guys,

I asked a question a couple days back regarding the t3 and gearing. I was wrong, the t3 has a 84 tooth spur. I am running a 9t double motor. What size pinion should I run? I will use it on street and dirt, I am looking for a good mix of top speed and torque, with the scale tipped towards speed. The smallest pinion I have is a 15, will that damage the motor? I would like the brushes and comm to last as long as possible since it is for my cousin who will not know how to rebuild it and I will be an hour away.

If I have to get optimal gearing what would that be? Becuase I am willing to go to the hobby shop after work and pick up the gears if they carry them. Probably zepplins.

Thanks for any input or help that you could provide.

Robert

P.S. Gary I hope you weren't saying that I am very slow and couldn't do well without a revo ;) Becuase if you were? You might have something there, the revo is really easy to tune, it's perfect out of the box :)

I am running steves vanhorns t-maxx now, and i ran it sunday and i got the track record with it, i can't believe that, i really couldnt believe what scott gave up
What do you expect? its a 4wd monster than can run stuff over! They're all going to run good!

Nick

hey rob in the t3 manual it says for a 10 turn motor to use 87 spur and 16 pinion so i would assume use an 87 spur and a 15 pinion.

Nm....

tone i want my rustler back please

Hey guys,

I asked a question a couple days back regarding the t3 and gearing. I was wrong, the t3 has a 84 tooth spur. I am running a 9t double motor. What size pinion should I run? I will use it on street and dirt, I am looking for a good mix of top speed and torque, with the scale tipped towards speed. The smallest pinion I have is a 15, will that damage the motor? I would like the brushes and comm to last as long as possible since it is for my cousin who will not know how to rebuild it and I will be an hour away.

If I have to get optimal gearing what would that be? Becuase I am willing to go to the hobby shop after work and pick up the gears if they carry them. Probably zepplins.

Thanks for any input or help that you could provide.

Robert

P.S. Gary I hope you weren't saying that I am very slow and couldn't do well without a revo ;) Becuase if you were? You might have something there, the revo is really easy to tune, it's perfect out of the box :)Robbie!
gear it 14/84..... but buy a 13t as well..... .. heck i'd conservatively gear it 14/87.. and make sure you set the timing on tha motor to 0*

-Tone

tone i want my rustler back pleaseNo! i AM NOT DONE WITH IT YET!!

-Tone

No knock on Steve or his truck, but I suspect your driving may have had a little to do with it ...;)

You might have been even faster if you were driving Scott's Revo. When I look at people like Rob Gross who went from Maxxes to Revos, it looks like a lot of them went quicker.

A good driver with a slow car will always beat a bad driver with a fast car - take it from someone who's had some fast cars, and gets beat a lot!! ;)

lol, i just have to say though, it is so much fun driving the maxx, and it hooks up. I just am lucky because i dont have to cash to dish out to run a revo or a maxx, it just is such a different experiance from running the 2wds

So gary about that slot car stuff, who wins the bad driver with the slow slot car(me) or you, haa

Oh i think i might make the trip to marshalls this weekend, so i will prob see ally ou guys there, i cant wait, it is so much fun!!

deal.........ooooooofffffff the century???

http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/383393.asp

yeah yeah!!

http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/551500.asp

-Tone

No! i AM NOT DONE WITH IT YET!!

-Tone

ok but i need somthin for indoor since ryans parents wont let him get his license i am going to race dr indoors

Wowie Zowie!
Looks as tho our PREZ will be back online TOMORROW NIGHT!!!! he's gettin a computer delivery sometime TUESDAY (today) ..... and as long as he plugs the rats nest of cables in the CORRECT spots (dont worry, i labled almost EVERYTHING) he should be online with his much improved box......

once he is online again, i BET the conversations will be better!!

-Tone

he should be online with his much improved box......

-Tone

What does Donna have to say about that?? :eek: :devil:


Mike

I want a LST.....


Nick

Gary K. It is easy for people to make fun of Dirtrunners only running one heat for Nitro. I checked Hobby Hut results for their last race and they only had 35 entries total. I could'nt believe how fast the day went with 111 entries. It seemed like there were so few people. I guess after 175 it all becomes relative. One other thing that I must mention is that we only had two freq. conflicts in the morning and then only one for the mains. That helps move things along.

On another subject. Running my 1/8 buggy for the first time was incredible. It was so much fun to drive. I can't believe I made the A main the first time out. And now for the best part. The Monster Oval race was absolutely the most fun I have ever had running an R/C car. Paul and I swapped the lead back and forth right down to the last second. It was way coooooool.

Next subject. A bunch of racers from Dirtrunners are making a day trip to Marshall's this sunday. The way I see it is the more the merrier. If you need thier number you can get it www.marshallshilltophobbies.com. It is not hard to get there and thier offroad track is a blast to run on.

See everyone soon..............................WAYNE

what day are you guys planing on going up there because sunday the 7th on their newsletter it says:

Sunday September 7, 2003--R/C Hillclimb
12 Noon start--No racing on off-road track this day
This is something never tried here before.
More on the hillclimb at a later date

Now I want a TC4, too....


Nick

Now I want a TC4, too....


Nick

TC4???
Time to look at ASSociated's website

Mike

Erik, that was from last year. This sunday they are having a regular race schedule, then later on at night they are having a special hour long race for electrics and a 1/2 hour race for nitro. Try and get as many of your Bud's to come up. We will have a great time. Just like the last time we went there.................WAYNE

TC4


http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177395&page=1&pp=25

if i can get a ride up there i may go with my new tmaxx and see how it does. i have to practice with it for drc

TC4


http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177395&page=1&pp=25

SWEET. Buy me 1 Nick.

Mike

SWEET. Buy me 1 Nick.

Mike
Sure, and you can buy me a LST

Nick

Gary K. It is easy for people to make fun of Dirtrunners only running one heat for Nitro. I checked Hobby Hut results for their last race and they only had 35 entries total. I could'nt believe how fast the day went with 111 entries. It seemed like there were so few people. I guess after 175 it all becomes relative. One other thing that I must mention is that we only had two freq. conflicts in the morning and then only one for the mains. That helps move things along.

On another subject. Running my 1/8 buggy for the first time was incredible. It was so much fun to drive. I can't believe I made the A main the first time out. And now for the best part. The Monster Oval race was absolutely the most fun I have ever had running an R/C car. Paul and I swapped the lead back and forth right down to the last second. It was way coooooool.

Next subject. A bunch of racers from Dirtrunners are making a day trip to Marshall's this sunday. The way I see it is the more the merrier. If you need thier number you can get it www.marshallshilltophobbies.com (http://www.marshallshilltophobbies.com/). It is not hard to get there and thier offroad track is a blast to run on.

See everyone soon..............................WAYNEHey, I just answer calmly, rationally and respectfully, and then don't worry about what anyone says...like you say, scheduling is a whole different game with 35 entries.

I was impressed with your drive in 1/8th scale, too. I always knew if you tried enough classes, we'd eventually find one you can drive ;) . I'm glad that you thought that the Mayhem/RG combo worked for you. It'll probably be the most reliable car we race, too ;)

I had fun announcing the TMaxx race between you and Paul. When you have a race like that, you don't care who wins.

Like Wayne says, y'all ought to come to Marshalls this Sunday. Last time we had a terrific day. Great track, super nice people. Its fun when the DR crew goes "on the road". Bill and Dot made us feel very welcome, and were appreciative of our supporting them. Wayne - you ought give Bill a call and let em know we're coming again...

What does Donna have to say about that?? :eek: :devil:


MikeHAHAHHAHAHA... you silly silly boy!
-Tone

Sure, and you can buy me a LST

Nick
Deal. What radio do you want?

Mike

Deal. What radio do you want?

MikeComes with a 3 Channel FM synthesized JR Radio, and metal gear, high torque servos.

Nick

Gary K. It is easy for people to make fun of Dirtrunners only running one heat for Nitro. I checked Hobby Hut results for their last race and they only had 35 entries total. I could'nt believe how fast the day went with 111 entries. It seemed like there were so few people. I guess after 175 it all becomes relative. One other thing that I must mention is that we only had two freq. conflicts in the morning and then only one for the mains. That helps move things along.

Wahyme, WHAT THE HECK are you babbling about???

-Tone

Nick check your PM.

Nick check your PM.
Okay, thanks!

Nick

Okay, thanks!

Nick
Welcome!


Mike

Anybody have a good explaination for BARNSTORMERS scheduling an 1/8 scale race on the day of the Challenge. I've been told he knows our schedule and still Lou has this $1000.00 to win, $50.00 to enter 1/8 scale race. I just don't get it. GW

Anybody have a good explaination for BARNSTORMERS scheduling an 1/8 scale race on the day of the Challenge. I've been told he knows our schedule and still Lou has this $1000.00 to win, $50.00 to enter 1/8 scale race. I just don't get it. GW
I'm sure it was an mistake, perhaps we should give him a call?

Nick

For some reason I don't think it was a mistake. I also got some tire glue from Bob Smith Industries for the Challenge, today. Nick, will you be at Zeppelins on friday?

For some reason I don't think it was a mistake. I also got some tire glue from Bob Smith Industries for the Challenge, today. Nick, will you be at Zeppelins on friday?
Sweet, always useful!


Yeah I'll be there.

Nick

Anybody have a good explaination for BARNSTORMERS scheduling an 1/8 scale race on the day of the Challenge. I've been told he knows our schedule and still Lou has this $1000.00 to win, $50.00 to enter 1/8 scale race. I just don't get it. GW
Personally, I don't ascribe any sinister motives to what Lou decided with the Crazy 8s race. He ran this race last year, also in the fall (it was in October last year). I suspect he decided trying to get a race run in October is too risky with the weather. I think he also (correctly) decided there wasn't a whole lot of crossover between his track and DR in terms of potential participation. I own an 1/8th scale, and if DR wasn't running on a week that he was running the Crazy 8's, I'm still not sure I'd be much of a customer for his race. I would say the reverse is also true, DR and the Challenge doesn't hold a huge appeal to most of Lou's racers. Look, he runs his track to make money, not lose money, and I think he looked at DR and the Challenge as a non-event as far as he was concerned. Like most business decisions, you try it and see what works and what doesn't, and you learn and move on. Scheduling conflicts are just a fact of racing life.

That sounds like a reasonable answer,Gary. My main concern is having Samantha as our race director for the Challenge. She would sound great with Rory's sound equipment. Also, sounds like I have a "HIRED GUN" to run the school bus in the Challenge.:) gW

Tone, what I was talking about was something I read on another forum. I check the results from other tracks all over. Most places are happy to get 35-40 entries. I guess the masses seem happy with the way Dirtrunners is going. I am really looking forward to a great Challenge this year. The racing has been great and very close. There are'nt really any races that anybody is running away from the rest of the field. That's what makes it so much fun.

Charlie, I have to agree with Gary. I don't think we will lose anybody to the Barnstormers race. 50.00 to enter is pretty steep to play with your toys. He may get msome racers from other places to come. We can check afterwards to see who had a better day.

Gary, I will give Bill and Dot a call and let them know that Dirtrunners is making another field trip on sunday. Hopefully more of the gang can make it. Mark Stern said he might make the trip up too.

See everyone soon......................WAYNE

That sounds like a reasonable answer,Gary. My main concern is having Samantha as our race director for the Challenge. She would sound great with Rory's sound equipment. Also, sounds like I have a "HIRED GUN" to run the school bus in the Challenge.:) gW
hmmm... i wonder if we'll have sammy or not.... ph well... i wonder who that "hired gun" is......

-Tone

Tone, what I was talking about was something I read on another forum. I check the results from other tracks all over. Most places are happy to get 35-40 entries. I guess the masses seem happy with the way Dirtrunners is going. I am really looking forward to a great Challenge this year. The racing has been great and very close. There are'nt really any races that anybody is running away from the rest of the field. That's what makes it so much fun.


AAAhhhhhh it all makes sense now... i was gettrin worried there for a second!! anyways.... we all have fun at the races, even when we're cranky :devil: and irrational!

-Tone

Quick question for you guys...is Paul using the LP Komodo on a Revo or on a T-Maxx?

Quick question for you guys...is Paul using the LP Komodo on a Revo or on a T-Maxx?
On a TMAXX...

-Tone

hey do any of you knwo if you can dye rims with tires laready mounted on them

hey do any of you knwo if you can dye rims with tires laready mounted on them
To dye the rims you have to boil them, which would make the glue release from the rims. I would say not to also because of the foam inserts.


Mike

hey do any of you knwo if you can dye rims with tires laready mounted on themNo U cant, unless you want to melt the tires - virtually ruining them..... and then..... the foam inserts would be ruined...... and THEN..... good luck getting them back on if you boil the tires off... chances are, they'll prolly be ruined.....

cheapskate.....

-Tone

No U cant, unless you want to melt the tires - virtually ruining them..... and then..... the foam inserts would be ruined...... and THEN..... good luck getting them back on if you boil the tires off... chances are, they'll prolly be ruined.....

cheapskate.....

-Tone

i just wanted to know becuase i just got a set of bowties for my maxx off ebay for 50 bux shipped to my house and they are mounted on white rims. I just was wondering if the dye would ruin the tires

i just wanted to know becuase i just got a set of bowties for my maxx off ebay for 50 bux shipped to my house and they are mounted on white rims. I just was wondering if the dye would ruin the tires
its not the DYE that'll ruin them..... its the boiling hot water that will... i know... but i figured i'd toss in a little attitude with my response, since you were prolly expecting some attitude.... where's the linkage??? i wanna see which ones!!

-Tone

Hi Guys - Sammie O. here - Just wanted to let you know that I will be at the Challenge.

Tone - what motors do you guys run in the Mini-T class - stock or mod? I have a Mini-T and wanted to give it a try.

See you guys on the 12th!!

Have a great night!!

Tone - what motors do you guys run in the Mini-T class - stock or mod? I have a Mini-T and wanted to give it a try.

See you guys on the 12th!!

Have a great night!!
Sammy,
What i run is either a big block (team Orion) or a peak raider. no stock here! i also run some whacky gearings.... i've been using the Team Xray M18 pinions so that i can gear my raider 17/59 and my bigblock either 19/59 or 21/59 (i DO NOT recommend 21/59 - it killllllls the motor..)

i've also run the Team Orion Baja with some success, and have also tried the Fantom mini-modified - didnt last too long tho....

if you need anything during the course of the day - like setup tips or whatnot, come see me, i'll be glad to help......

-Tone

Combat......
Thanks for those spacers..... they seem to work VERY interestingly as slipper pads.... you ever fix your mini-t yet????

-Tone

its not the DYE that'll ruin them..... its the boiling hot water that will... i know... but i figured i'd toss in a little attitude with my response, since you were prolly expecting some attitude.... where's the linkage??? i wanna see which ones!!

-Tone

I think Chris M. boiled off his bowties for his maxx and the tires were still good afterwards. Chris can you confirm??

Mike