Picked up a Stampede 4x4!!

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Originally Posted by tedo

Congrats. You will love it. And it's always nice when you have the parts to complete, just laying around.

Sounds like the same ebay chop-shop I got my roller from (brand new, no wheels, price, etc.). Not complaining at all.

The pede was my re-introduction to rc back in 2006. Shortly after, I started racing truggies, but I had to get a 4x4 pede when they were introduced. I love mine. Simple, light and fast, in comparison to competitive 1/8 e racing... haha.

I have a feeling I will really like it. I always loved the 2wd pede.

Originally Posted by junkman

They are fun little trucks, completely different natured than the slash 4x4, actually quite a handful to drive. They don't wheelie constantly like the 2wd one does. It seems much quicker than the slash for some reason. I kinda built up a "platinum" one with the traxxas big bores, sway bars, and aluminum carriers. The thing was eating rear stub axles like crazy. I went though 4 in 2 days. Swapped the plastic carriers back on and haven't broken one in the last 4 or 5 packs. I'm just running stock traxxas stuff in it, runs really well, but the motor does get pretty hot. I think I have a 13t on it and whatever the stock spur is, always on 3s.

I am interested to see how the stock sliders last. Look alot like the old emaxx sliders, pre 3.3 stuff.

Originally Posted by asheck

I'm with you there. It was my first , also, and still have it.

I'm getting ready to build a 4x4. So I'll be watching this, curious to the troubles that arise with your axles and such.

I will have to look into the various cvd options out there. I have mip cvds on my 2wd pede and have had great use out of them. I have also had excellent success with the no name ebay cvds with rubber boots.

Originally Posted by tedo

People are having on and off issues with 3S and higher with the stock axles. I know they make metal cvd's for the 4x4's. I am still running mine on a Novak sensored 3000KV and 2s with a 15T pinion. Pretty happy with the speed. But on 4S, you may need to upgrade...

I plan to stick with the stock talons, so tire weight is not too bad. However the 36/30 aveox and 4s will not go easy on this truck... We will see.