New record MT GPS run and Video again, record 80.4mph

[jzemaxx]

Well guys took the MMT out again today on 12S. The crosswind was bad again...ALL the cars out today were all over the place and no one could get a clean run. I only got 3 partial runs before the truck would spin out, but nonetheless it was a new mph record again. Truck went 80.4mph and still using the same 1521, Turnigy setup. Throttle was still not 100% as it kept trying to lift off. On a clean run it should reach 84-85mph...but until then I will have to just settle for this pass until the wind and weather conditions are better.

Video will be uploaded on Monday I hope.....

[jzemaxx]

Also not to leave the other guys out....some buddies of mine showed up Rustler VXL on 3S lipo and 76/35 gearing on Talons went 71.7mph. Also another went 85.9mph I believe with a TC3 brushless which was very impressive. Once he gets his range issues squared away it should be a solid 90mph car as its still accel. when it gets out of range. Also the super fast Stampede which has the Stampede record destroyed the transmission just getting warmed up....oh well. We are all planning to head out again with more new parts and more power....lol.

On a side not we did some drag racing and I will upload the vids of it as well. My truck against my friends emaxx with Gorilla Maxx chassis 8XL and MMM. Both of us on 4S it came down to whoever could get the truck off the line fast enough.....very fun.

[Nabors]

Just got done looking over every thing after today. My TC3 is fine i'm shopping for a new motor tho the 380c 6t isn't happy on 4s. But my G-MAXX was almost a disaster half of the screws on the rear skid plate came out the only thing holding the rear of the truck on is the carbon fiber top plate. I had the rear diff out last night and didn't use thread lock in my rush to get it back together for today.

[mk351e]

jzemaxx, you're nuts! It's so awesome! I look forward to your videos, I just REALLY hope you got a better cameraman this time ;)

Also, I just got my phaltlines yesterday, though I still need some other stuff, like, uh, my motor. Anyway, I know you're running these too, so if you do ever stumble across a better monster truck tire for street use, please let me know, or post up here! I think there's going to be a wave of 70+mph monster trucks coming withing the next several months/years. I gotta say though, when I opened the package I was impressed; I've never had an R/C tire that actually smelled like rubber! Kewl!

[jzemaxx]

Yeah the phaltines are great, but I think I reached their limit. They keep either blowing in half, popping off the rims, or killing the foams inside. Time for something new,but it has to be more then 5.11" since that is the WFRCCC rules. I'm looking already and have some in mind,but have to get hex conversions....arrgghh

[Tempted]

Originally Posted by jzemaxx

Yeah the phaltines are great, but I think I reached their limit. They keep either blowing in half, popping off the rims, or killing the foams inside. Time for something new,but it has to be more then 5.11" since that is the WFRCCC rules. I'm looking already and have some in mind,but have to get hex conversions....arrgghh

Have you torn the Phalts at the edges yet? I have worn through an entire set because the edge will wear and then tear. The foams fly out and the truck loses it. Not good at 60+.

[jzemaxx]

Originally Posted by Tempted

Have you torn the Phalts at the edges yet? I have worn through an entire set because the edge will wear and then tear. The foams fly out and the truck loses it. Not good at 60+.

They split in the middle, the edges....pretty much everywhere above 70mph especially. They are brand new with 1 pass and they shred to pieces.

[bdebde]

jzemaxx,

Are you taping your phaltlines?

[jzemaxx]

Yeah.....still no better...

[lutach]

That's awesome JZ. Hey B4Maz found a great place to have the speed event. I contacted the lady that does the Texas Mile event and she sounded very interested. She even said it can be done in conjuction with the October event. They use a airport and it has 2 huge runways. If the runways can't be used, you guys might be able to use the roads next to it. I posted more info in here: http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?t=248408 and http://lincit.myzen.co.uk/rcspeedfre...wtopic=84&st=0.

[jzemaxx]

Originally Posted by lutach

That's awesome JZ. Hey B4Maz found a great place to have the speed event. I contacted the lady that does the Texas Mile event and she sounded very interested. She even said it can be done in conjuction with the October event. They use a airport and it has 2 huge runways. If the runways can't be used, you guys might be able to use the roads next to it. I posted more info in here: http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?t=248408 and http://lincit.myzen.co.uk/rcspeedfre...wtopic=84&st=0.

Yeah I have been watching those posts. Some of my customers run on that strip. It is a nice place to run and the pavement is decent. Should be fun....


I will try to make the event if they decide to have one...though this year will not be a good one as my wife is due our firstborn around that time of year....so I may not be able to make it. But I will see....


I have some other ideas for this truck as to see if I can get to 90mph. Getting it into these higher speeds is getting tough....aerodynamic brick wall is what I feel like I have hit.

[lutach]

Originally Posted by jzemaxx

Yeah I have been watching those posts. Some of my customers run on that strip. It is a nice place to run and the pavement is decent. Should be fun....


I will try to make the event if they decide to have one...though this year will not be a good one as my wife is due our firstborn around that time of year....so I may not be able to make it. But I will see....


I have some other ideas for this truck as to see if I can get to 90mph. Getting it into these higher speeds is getting tough....aerodynamic brick wall is what I feel like I have hit.

Early congrats on your firstborn. I might not make it as well. My daughter's grandma didn't give me an answer yet. A wing in the front of your truck will do. It will be enough to get the air to flow over the front of the truck and that will reduce drag.

[mk351e]

so whachya got ni mind there jzemaxx??

Wouldn't it be nice to have something belted? Also, have you tried sealing up the holes in the rims so the tire can't breathe? I'm thinking this may limit ballooning.

[bdebde]

Is it worth taping the phaltlines if just doing about 55mph?

[jzemaxx]

Nope not worth taping....just glue them good and they are great for 60 easily.