Rustler speed attempt...

I was getting about 70 mph with my Rustler, details are in my sig

[SunnyHouTX]

PBO: good luck on your quest for 100mph. I was on track for 100mph last year and had to get away from it due to a distraction that came in the form of RC drag racing. Anyway, I was getting up to 90mph with a 5S Hyperion 5350LCX, Lehner Basic XL3100, Mamba Max and 18/36 Mod1 gearing. I had OFNA belted tires with tread in the rear using New Era 17mm hubs and Bandit front wheels. I also had a FLM chassis in stock length as well as front extended A-arms, stock length rear A-arms, and trans case. I used a JConcepts Bandit body for aerodynamics with front and rear wings like you have. My suspension looks pretty much like yours but with 4-Tec shocks in the fronts.

Again, all the best to you on this.

[PBO]

Originally Posted by SunnyHouTX

PBO: good luck on your quest for 100mph. I was on track for 100mph last year and had to get away from it due to a distraction that came in the form of RC drag racing. Anyway, I was getting up to 90mph with a 5S Hyperion 5350LCX, Lehner Basic XL3100, Mamba Max and 18/36 Mod1 gearing. I had OFNA belted tires with tread in the rear using New Era 17mm hubs and Bandit front wheels. I also had a FLM chassis in stock length as well as front extended A-arms, stock length rear A-arms, and trans case. I used a JConcepts Bandit body for aerodynamics with front and rear wings like you have. My suspension looks pretty much like yours but with 4-Tec shocks in the fronts.

Again, all the best to you on this.

Thanks Sunny

I know your configuration very well, you have been a major influence for my attempt & yes some of the design elements of mine are inspired by yours. All the best with the drag racing, it's a shame you won't be running anymore

[Takedown]

Heres my basic rustler from awhile back... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emDnnbfJEGc

ESC- Hacker Master Car Sport
Motor- Feigao 8xl
Battery- FlightPower 3200mah 30c-60c 5s lipo
Gearing- 21/48

Before and after pics...

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After



I hit 68mph on one of the runs but I could have gone much faster. It was geared for casual fun in that vid plus I didnt have much room to cope with for good speeds. I would have bet that with the right conditions and downforce on the front along with proper gearing that I could have hit 80mph+ pretty easily.

[SunnyHouTX]

Thanks man. It came to a point where it was getting to be tedious trying to be successful at both and I had to divert most of my RC budget to drag racing so it was a no-brainer for me where I get most returns from the two. I am glad that my time and effort are helping you in the race for 100mph.

[PBO]

I've assembled the trans with 34 x 25...looks big

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[SunnyHouTX]

Looks about the right size Make sure the gear mesh isn't too tight or you will overheat that motor pretty quickly.

[PBO]

Noted Sunny, it's a relaxed fit!

[PBO]

After the recent mods, I'll be running again today & will hopefully have a worthy video to post...fingers crossed

[Jeremy1976]

Good luck bud! Would love to see some video!!

[SunnyHouTX]

PBO, here's hoping for some good results!

[What's_nitro?]

Bye bye sliders....... Good luck!

[PBO]

Originally Posted by What's_nitro?

Bye bye sliders....... Good luck!

I was wondering what you meant by 'sliders'...they went bye bye!!

The right side failed under braking from 70.0mph (60-65% throttle), when I lost brakes I ran past a transformer by the road which caused steering glitching (it was slowing very well under steering alone!) followed by a low speed crash into a gutter. The damage report: 2 x new sets of sliders, a new front wing mount & a bit of heat gun work on the front wing

It does handle well though with no apparent gremlins. I'll be running again next weekend, this time away from the transformer but without a Jato drive upgrade (they may be strong enough??) so I'll be nursing toward 80 on stock...I hope!

[PBO]

80.2mph today before the plastic yoke failed. The new sliders recieved some cable ties to help their casue which just transfered the torque to the next weakest link...

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I'm aiming for 90 next week if the steel yokes & Jato drive arrive in time

80.2mph today before the plastic yoke failed

Still running the stock plastic yokes? Man, they went on my Slash with the VXL on 3s geared 31/76. How have they held on for those runs with the Neu?

Oh, and that Rustler is beautiful. Nothing like something that is built for purpose rather than pissing about.