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Good to see you got it up and running and repaired. I was surprised to see no monitoring of temps with your first run vid. Lots of load (full throttle doughnuts) but no temp monitoring. I imagine you cut that out of the vid, how did she run for temps?
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It feels great to be back up and running it.. Actually temps where / are never a problem (thank you RC god!).. I'm running a Neu 1515 3d with the MGM 160 amp ESC, my gearing is 20/52 and after 20 minutes of all out bashing my motor is 120, ESC is 105 and lipos are 95.. I love this TRUCK… Have a great one.. |
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Some guys have all of the luck.:lol: So what was the run like? Only 20 minutes, what battery were you running?
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http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail...coupler&cat=44 I'm running (2) 3s 5400mAH Venom lipo's. Running it again was sweat!! I took it to the park for bashing yesterday afternoon and I'm charging up my lipo's now for a bash this afternoon.. :party: Have a great one Jerry.. Shaun. |
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HayJerry2Kone... (What hybrid diff did you get from mike??) I've had both the ones for the E-maxx and Revo, you'll love them.. strong as nails.. don’t forget to get this part so you can use the stock Traxxas drive lines
http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail...coupler&cat=44 Good day Shaun. Well I do believe that I received the two piece v-2 hybrid bulk/diff pair for $140. I also picked up the HB lightning diffs & the hardened diff gear sets. I just ordered nearly $200 in bearings from VXB and I am waiting on those to complete the diff project. I just got tired of looking for one bearing or another, and the prices on the RC sites are just rediculous. In all I purchased 98 bearings and a digital caliper. That should keep me going for a little while. No stock drivetrain here. Everything that I run in my drivetrains is steel for longevity. I donot want to waste any time having to replace plastic parts down the line. Plus I ordered a set of aluminum Savage diff cups from RCM Mike and a couple sets of the custom stainless steel dogbones from R/C alloys to complete the package. I also just ordered two more monoblocks and a couple of their dogbones from UE for two of my other Maxx trucks. I should have everything completed in the next week or so, but the problem is that we have the movers comming in on 23/June to pack everything up for the move to Korea. So any hopes of getting them mounted in one of my setups and playing with it, will have to wait until everything gets unpacked at the other end somtime in mid August. The only thing that will be left to get for my collection is a few really good motors. I have the Plettinberg Big Maximum, but I am thinking about getting some Neu's and maybe a Mega 30 series. I am still doing some research on performance and pricing before I make any final decisions. I already have some Maxamps LIpos, but only 2S. I am hoping to find some really good 3S & 4S 25C Lipos at a discount somewhere then I will be ready for some real fun with the boys. I purchased a Nomadio Sensor a while back for my controller, but I have not even set it up yet. I am trying to get 4 trucks setup at once so I can get my boys into it at the same time. I have two stock EMaxx's for them to learn on first, before I let them jump into BL. I think 2009 is going to be a fun year for us. |
WOOWWWww... I get excited just reading about your stuff.. :smile: (Yes I have issues)... :lol::lol::lol:
That’s great new for you, I bet you’re really looking forward to making some progress and probably a little stressed out about your upcoming move to Korea... Best of luck with your on-going projects and of course safe travels to you and your family Jerry.. Have a great Memorial Day Weekend.. Shaun. |
Just a quick update for the team.
She’s running great!..
I just love this GEVO, it continues to be extremely reliable in so many ways, plus it’s now been at the local three times and it still just works like a champ. I also ran it on 8s the first time last week, OMG!!! :party::party:You would haft to be there to experience it, insane / too much power & speed!!, I can’t wait to show the boys next month at our So-Cal bashing day. Hhhheeeee :yes: No issues at all with the diffs, no leaks, no weird noises, etc, the fast lane single speed trans is holding up like a champ, Neu and MGM are running great holding & holding temps around 120 / 105 after 20+ min of bashing. I am wearing through my tires though (rrrrrrr:diablo:) OOoooo for the record, I still have the original wing! (hhaaa!:smile:) and I love it.. My fighter body continues to take a beating but is still holding it own.. Bottom line all of the Hybrid and high dollar items are all working as one would expect. :yes: Well that about all I’ve got for now. Thanks for your time and have a great weekend.. http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...7/IMG_3077.jpg http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...7/IMG_3078.jpg http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...7/IMG_3076.jpg |
Very Nice Shaun. There does seem to be a problem with your tread. There's some left!
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Well done, would be one of the best E-REVO's out there
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Morning Gee. Yeah some is left but how long remains the question, at the track they just aren’t hooking-up anymore.. I'm thinking of going with the bow-ties this time?. :neutral: Thanks for the compliment Sir.. :party: Have a great work week.. Shaun. Quote:
Thanks for the compliment Drift_Buggy!.:yipi:.But It’s no cooler than that bad boy your building.:yes:. I'm looking forward to your next bashing update :smile:.. Have a great week as well.. Shaun. |
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Thats ok Shaun. Just keep working those tires and you will be ready for some drifting. We don't need no stinking tread..... With the way your tearing up those tires maybe you should go with something a little more meaty and aggressive. You must be spinning the crap out of those wheels. Nice to see that your back to having fun with the truck anyway.
Well the movers are here and packing up all of our stuff today(Monday):party:. They are going to pack up the hobby room after lunch:oh:. Man I sure am going to miss my toys:eyes:. they are packing everything up today and loading up the truck tomorrow. we fly out 01/July for our 5 week journey with stops through DC, Vegas, Cali, Hawaii, and finally Korea, and all on the goverments dime:yipi:. WooooHooooo:intello:. It sure is nice to be retired following the wife for a change:whistle:. |
Good morning Jerry!..
Thanks for commenting sir it’s always a pleasure to hear from you.:party:. I hope the move went well for you and your family?? Are you guys in yet?? :neutral: How are your toys, have you pulled them out of the boxes??. :whistle: Have a great week Jerry!.. Shaun. |
I broke it again!...
Well I found a new construction site this morning where they are performing the initial site work and I decided to take out my Gevo & my X-Ray and beat the hell out of them on the fresh soil. It started out like every other bash day, good weather, no crowds and open area to myself.. I just finished up completing my XB8 buggy conversion and thought I would try it out first. Well it rolled all of 3’ feet and started to smoke!?? (FIRE) What the hell??... It turns out that my new MGM 12012 controller couldn’t handle 4s and it went up in smoke!..:grrrrrr: Now I know how the MMM team feels… :cry:
Well screw that!, I'm came prepared so I pulled out my gevo and started down / through the site, the truck is running great, ok at least this is working.. 5 minutes into the bashing the dam thing breaks??.. I'm thinking what the hell??, it turns out that I snapped my rear diff output shaft. Dam it!.. :diablo: http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...7/IMG_3118.jpg http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...7/IMG_3117.jpg http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...7/IMG_3116.jpg http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...7/IMG_3119.jpg http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...7/IMG_3121.jpg http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...7/IMG_3120.jpg The only bright thing is that since I needed to remove my rear hybrid diffs to make the repairs, it gave me the opportunity to review my gears and my 3905 drive shafts after (4) months of abuse on 6s.. They say that with all negatives you experience there are equal positives that you also experience, lets test that theory.. :yes: Negatives: • Broke two trucks today • Fried my new MGM controller Positives: • Now I'm sending two controllers in to MGM for repairs, so next month I should have a surplus of working controllers. ( 4 MGM & 1 MMM) • I know that those Hybrid diffs are worth they weight in gold and overall everything is holding up quite well. • I know that I should have my GEVO up and running by the So Cal bash. • Mike has the parts I need in stock. • It’s another opportunity to drink.. Have a great week everybody!.. |
Damn, unlucky on your buggy, must of been bad to do all that build time and no go. Did only the ESC go up in smoke? Nothing else got ruined by the ESC?
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It freaked me out DB, I didn’t have the body on it (luckily) and then I saw it smoke so I knew (shooot) I'm screwed!, but then it started to catch fire!, my Lipos!... I just started to through dirt on my new clean shinny buggy!.. (it killed me!) but I wanted to save my 4s before they went up in smoke and blowup my buggy. Luckily it appears that just my controller is toast. I got busy working on my GEVO to tell you the truth to check the rest of the car out, that a project for another night.
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lol sorry about the laughing, but probably a funny sight to watch you do that franiticly, and all over your fresh build, sorry to hear about your mgm tho!
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No worries.. "thinking back" It was one of the moments when you wish you had the Video running (for sure!)..
MGM should have it replaced and back in my hands in about 4-5 weeks. Probably before the 2nd batch of MMM are released.. (sorry, lets not go their).. |
That really sucks! All that waiting for me to finish the mounts and then this :surprised:. I sure hope you can get an ESC or two before the bash!
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The RC Gods have a strange sense of humor at times. At least that's what I convinced myself after they fried two of my esc in a matter a week. I'm sure I heard laughing when I found the second one smoking. It's good to have the old noble steed there when you need it. The evo is the one it seems I can always fall back on when the rest are breaking down one after the other.
One more + to toss one back Shaun. The ESC didn't go up in smoke in the house. Takes weeks to get that burnt electrical smell out. Bottoms up! |
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She knows nothing..( a few hundred more or less). If she ever knew how much I’ve got in my builds it would jump start her menopause..:lol::lol::yes:
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Anytime Gee...:lol:
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GEVO UPDATE!
So I Just got back from camping and have some hard core bashing video to show for it!. I took my Gevo Rock & Tree climbing and beat the beans out of it at the lake over several days, the video is a little long but most of the cool crashes come at the end of the video (sorry).. Rock Climbing vid: “Nothing too spectacular” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRnfkKdxg04 Beating the beans out of it at the lake: Cool Crashes!... :intello: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLZx6fFm-q8 Thanks for your time and have a great one.. Shaun. |
Nice video. One piece of advice - if you are going to continue to drive like me, you'd better put a lid on that thing or you are going to break something $$$.:lol:
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Well it looks like you had some fun delivering that beating. Nice to see your rig running so well. I hope to be doing soimething similar very soon. We are now moved into our home in Korea, but still waiting on all of our stuff to arrive. Then I will post up some photos for you to. Nice work as usual Shaun. :lol::intello::party:
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Nice to see the Gevo roll up it sleeves and get into it. How does the carbon fiber bottom hold up against scratches. I know you intentionally ran right over one of those rocks in the bashing video.
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I had a great time beating the beans out of it!.. I'm finally to the point where I forgot how much money it cost me and now I just want to beat it till to breaks.. It’s really been an outstanding truck and I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great build and a strong truck to go GM.. Thanks for your time Sir and have a great day.. Shaun. Quote:
Hay GEEEEEEEEE what happen Sir.. Thanks… the GEVO is defiantly working the front of the rotation lately, it just a workhouse / given that it will run and take a beating.. I'm really, really starting to have a great time with it!. I gave up on saving it looks (I’ve got old pictures for that) so it’s time to get it real dirty, starched & dented up.. I'm treating my scratches as marks of honor now, so with that said look at how badly I'm tearing up the CF on it.. HHaaaa haaa… http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...7/IMG_3316.jpg http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...7/IMG_3365.jpg http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...7/IMG_3366.jpg http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...7/IMG_3367.jpg http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...7/IMG_3368.jpg |
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Your cars are amazing, the music in your vids is good music! Dang lol Thats one sick revo! Ever think about LPR's on it? Would top that thing off imo! |
Hi TDC57, I would like to see your list if you don't mine...PM me if you will or if you want my E-Mail address, PM me and let me know, thanks!!!
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I'm sorry. :neutral: What list are you refering too :whistle: thanks.. |
well, i would say ALL the TRAXXAX OPTIONS and the WHELL HUB that you're using....thanks for all your time and help!
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Here you go bid guy a complete list of all part and there numbers for this build.. I hope this helps..
have a great one Shaun. Have Fast Lane Transmission with stell gears FLM10000 $110.00 Have Traxxas Wing (Exo-Carbon Fiber) 5446G $21.00 Have Tekno Adjustable Wing Mount TKR1009 $19.95 Have Tekno RC Sway Bar Kit TKR1013 $25.95 Have Tekno Tekno RC Receiver Box for REVO $12.95 Have Pro-Line Wabash 40 Series rims 2681-04 $15.95 Have Pro-Line Wabash 40 Series rims 2681-04 $15.95 Have Pro-Line 40 Series Crime Fighter 1122-00 $22.96 Have Pro-Line 40 Series Crime Fighter 1122-00 $22.95 Have Pro-Line 23mm Hex 6034-00 $14.95 Have Pro-Line 23mm Hex 6034-00 $14.95 Have RPM Pillow Ball setscrews, bushings & spacers 80010 $6.95 Have RPM Rear A-Arms 80192 $12.95 Have RPM Rear A-Arms 80192 $12.95 Have RPM Front A-Arms 80212 $14.95 Have RPM Front A-Arms 80212 $14.95 Have RPM Black Axle Carriers / Steering Blocks 80582 $29.95 Have RPM Black Axle Carriers / Steering Blocks 80582 $29.95 Have RD Racing Aluminum Front Shock Mount REV103-02 $15.95 Have RD Racing Aluminum Rear Shock Mount REV104-02 $15.95 Have RD Racing Aluminum Steering block REV102-02 $12.95 Have Golden Horizons Aluminum (Silver) Shock Rod Ends GHH02262 $7.95 Have Golden Horizons Aluminum (Silver) Shock Rod Ends GHH02262 $7.95 Have Golden Horizons Aluminum (Silver) Shock Caps GHH02258 $10.95 Have Golden Horizons Aluminum (Silver) Shock Caps GHH02258 $10.95 Have Fusion Delux Black Oxide Steel screw Kit (300 Pieces) $15.95 Have Traxxas GTR hard-anodized, Teflon coated shocks 5460x $80.00 Have Traxxas Hollow ball set, Aluminum (tall centered/tall offset) 5355x $29.95 Have Traxxas Red Aluminum Toe Link 5338R $25.00 Have Traxxas Red Aluminum Toe Link 5338R $25.00 Have Traxxas Aluminum GTR Shock body 5466 $8.00 Have Traxxas Aluminum GTR Shock body 5466 $8.00 Have Traxxas Aluminum GTR Shock body 5466 $8.00 Have Traxxas Aluminum GTR Shock body 5466 $8.00 Have Traxxas Tin-Coated GTR shock shaft 5463T $10.00 Have Traxxas Tin-Coated GTR shock shaft 5463T $10.00 Have Traxxas Aluminum Rocker Arm Post 5354X $12.50 Have Traxxas Red Aluminum Push Rod 5318x $10.00 Have Traxxas Red Aluminum Push Rod 5319x $10.00 Have Traxxas Blue ProGraphix extended 3.3 body 5312X $34.95 Have Traxxas Body washers & foam adhesive 4915 $2.00 Have Traxxas Bulkhead Tie bars (front &rear) blue anodized aluminum 5323 $9.50 Have Traxxas Bulkhead Fronts (L&R halves) 5330 $15.00 Have Traxxas Bulkhead Rear (L&R halves) 5329 $15.00 Have Traxxas Steering servo Guards 5315 $4.00 Have Traxxas Half shaft left (internal splined) 5450 $7.50 Have Traxxas Half shaft Right (internal splined) 5450 $7.50 Have Traxxas Half shaft center front 5455 $4.25 Have Traxxas Body mounts (front and rear) 5314 $11.00 Have Traxxas Front Bumper / Bumper mount 5335 $7.50 Have Traxxas Rear Bumper / Bumper mount 5336 $7.50 Have Traxxas Pivot Hard-Anodized 7075-T6 Aluminum 4933x $20.00 Have Traxxas Pivot Ball caps / Dust boots / Dust plugs / dust boot retainers 5378 $6.75 Have Traxxas Steel CVD's Drive Shafts 5451R $65.95 Have Traxxas 59mm aluminum red anodized toe links (for sway bars) 3139x $13.95 Have Traxxas 59mm aluminum red anodized toe links (for sway bars) 3139x $13.95 Have RC-Monster Gorllia Maxx race chassis (G3R) GMX07-CHR-CF $325.00 Need RC-Monster Hotect HSC - 5955 Titanuim gear high speed Servo HSC-5955 $110.00 Ordered RC-Monster Revo Hybrid Diff / Case V2 $125.00 Ordered RC-Monster Revo Hybrid Diff / case V2 $125.00 Ordered RC-Monster Alloy 90T PRO2 Front Rocker Arm L+R for Revo - Silver $20.95 Ordered RC-Monster Alloy 90T PRO2 Rear Rocker Arm L+R for Revo - Silver $20.95 Have RC-Monster Integy Alloy Servo Saver Set for Revo - Silver INTT3108S $29.99 Ordered RC-Monster 8mm bore Steel Revo drive shaft coupler $12.50 Need RC-Monster flextek A-Arms $286.00 Have RC-Monster G1 Single Motor Mount $38.00 TBD Custom painted body by http://zielkeracing.com/items/truck-...odies/list.htm $120.00 Spektrom DX3.0 $220.00 RC-Monster Neu 1515 motor $245.00 RC-Monster MGM controler $365.00 (2) 3s lipo's $420.00 |
THANKS ALOT TDC57, these info are VERY VERY HELPFUL for me and and I'll take a look at the list and see what I'm going to get... well, I'll tell you one thing, you REALLY REALLY SPEND ALOTS OF MONEY for your RC's!!!! I used to do the same like you, but since I got married and have a baby right now:tongue::tongue::tongue:I GOT NO CHOICE but to take care of my family:oh: and I bet you're still SINGLE, so you might not know how's my feeling.....but anyway, being a husband and father is a totally different world:gasp:so , my advice to you all(if still single) DON'T EVER GET MARRIED:no::no::no:just kidding:na:
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satan - He is actually married and has two kids. :wink:
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really, so he knew
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Hay Satan..
Yeah I know more than I need to know :lol::lol:. I've been married 18+ years, (yes it still sucks :yes: ) boy is 12, girl is 9,(their my life) I'm 41.. :whistle: So for what it's worth you’re just getting started :wink:... AAAHHHh Youth..:rofl: Better you than me LOL.LOL.LOL.. Good luck with that one (new dad) HHHhaaa HHHhaaa HHHaaa (SUCKER!). :rofl:. P.S. I'm glad the information helped, but yes your right now you have much more important things to do with your money..:yes: Best of luck to you and your new family..:angel: :yipi: |
sorry TDC57, I ain't NO YOUTH anymore:tongue: I'm already 36 and started when I was 11.....guess we just have to set in this hole(BALLS & CHAINS) once in our life time, right???
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Maintenance!
So after 7 + months of bashing the GEVO I figured it was time to do some serious maintenance on it and see exactly it how it’s holding up??. The Trans, diffs, bearings, everything in general needed the once over, so with the help of a couple of bottles of wine and late night sessions here is where / what it looks like!..
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