Should these tires be taped? IF so, what kind of tape?

I was thinking about that Black Gorilla Tape. Extra Sticky and Strong.

2 full wraps?

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t...m/DSC08768.jpg

Even on 4s it tosses my full aluminum stretched and widened savage around like nothing. Way over powered, able to do anything you would ever want a monster truck to do. 5 and 6s are just stupid.:yes:

My savage: http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/show...esavage+thread

2 wraps of the tape should work.

On a side note, my emaxx I pictured now has a mamba xl and I run a neu 1521 on 8s. At 30mph I punched it and did a complete backflip and kept on going:intello:

My emaxx: http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/show...ight=cybermaxx

Dude, I'm about to bring my E-maxx back to life... I have you to thank for spending more $$$... :)

Nice threads! :yes:

I see you like the Beadlocks too. This is the first set that I've owned, but the thought of no glue is appealing to me.

Nice Emaxx you have there too. Sounds like power overkill in the 1717 and the 1521.

Here's a thought for you............

I have a collection of motors, both inrunner and outrunner type.

In my collection are several Medusa motors. Remember them?

How about a Medusa 3660 1500kv motor on 8S? Makes me wonder.

$$$ makes the wheels turn. LOL

What is your setup??

i love the 1717 on 6s in my muggy, the power is really insane, but i still feel like it could take more

Right now it's all a mix of ACNCM, FASTLANE & UE parts...
I think the pin holding my 2nd gear has snapped, and I think my UE Spyder 8's are starting to slip.

I'm thinking of getting all new Fastlane parts with CEN Diffs and RCM's Center Diff. I just finished putting 2 couches inside the new hobby room. I plan on spending lot's of time this year.

I've been following a few threads and ready to spend some change...

Not sure about wheels yet, I'm looking for Aluminum bead lock rims.

As for Motor and ESC, I will drop in either my spare Castle 1717, NEU 1527, LMT 2250 HA or LMT 2280 HA. ESC maybe MGM 250A63V or another Mamba XL.
I have too many Motors and ESCs laying around, and not enough vehicles to put them into..

Medusas are good motors. I was really disappointed when they chose to stop manufacturing for the r/c world.

I imagine geared for about 40 that motor would work great on 8s. It does lack the mass of a 1717 or similar, and wouldn't be as "over the top" but it would definitely be a good setup. Most were using the 70 and 80mm versions on monster trucks.

Who knows till you try:neutral: The temp gun will tell the tale:yes:

Medusa's are good motors.

I was running one of my Medusa 3660 1500kv motors in a E Revo and it kept snapping the driveshafts.

Here is the thread on it. http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15934

ALOT of really good torque, even on 4S. Geared properly, it would be fun on HV. :yes:

I just read the thread. I definitely think it's time you try that motor on 8s!

When you said driveshafts I thought you were breaking real parts, not trx sliders:na:

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I finally got my bowtie beadlocks taped and mounted. I like these wheels. The 23MM Hexes should stand up to the torque. They sure have alot of screws LOL

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t...m/DSC08772.jpg

But the BEST things is:

What I received in the mail today. 8S fun coming up! :yipi:

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t...m/DSC08773.jpg

Update!

Made some progress.

Purple over load. LOL

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t...m/DSC08774.jpg

I have the same wheel and tire combo you have. So far the only combo where I haven't pulled the tire off the rim. Not much growth without tape but not very grippe but looks cool. MBX6T with a 1520 on 6S with a 22 tooth pinion gear.

Wow, a his & hers bathroom counter? Wicked stuff.

Truck looks good too....

Have you balanced those tires Sike? If not you will NEED to do that.

Good luck with the project. I had to give up on the maxx trucks, just too weak...

The 1717 is a beast, I ran one of them in my lst on 6s and it was crazy. I even geared it up and it was still crazy.

I would not both with a center diff, with alot of power they just unload. Does help with turning, but do you really need this monster to make tight turns.

And those stock shocks need to go. OFNA aluminum shocks fit, pretty sure the ones to use are buggy fronts? Someone help me out here.