Speedrun Rustler

**GeneralPede01** · 03-02-2019, 10:02 PM

Thought I’d make a post of this car in open wheel configuration like its suppose to be. Finally installed tekno axles and replaced the bearings with my avid ceramics that I just removed from my Slash. Electronics are MM2/2650 posideon motor, spektrum servo, and futaba rc/rx. It has revo shocks and a sagacustomrc weighted bumper. Diffs are stock with 200k fluid, wheels are grp S7 J series wheels, the motor mount is a modified xo-1 mount. First time driving today since installed the 1/8 system, got my steering and stuff setup and pulled a 109mph pass on half dead batteries.

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**Gripdog7205** · 03-02-2019, 11:31 PM

So glad to see that motor in your ride. I love mine.

**GeneralPede01** · 03-03-2019, 12:03 AM

Originally Posted by Gripdog7205

So glad to see that motor in your ride. I love mine.

Always wanted one and a fellow speed guy was selling one for a good price so I snatched it up.

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**Luke s** · 03-04-2019, 11:52 AM

What kind of battery are you using? Do you have multiples? It seems like it is a pretty low capacity. And is it a nimh or lipo? Thanks.

**Squeegie** · 03-04-2019, 02:02 PM

Nice run!

I had considered their 1512 or 1515 motors...
Decided that I have nowhere to safely do speed runs.

Oh well. At least my wallet is happy!

**GeneralPede01** · 03-04-2019, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by Luke s

What kind of battery are you using? Do you have multiples? It seems like it is a pretty low capacity. And is it a nimh or lipo? Thanks.

Used 2 3s lipos 5000mah

Originally Posted by Squeegie

Nice run!

I had considered their 1512 or 1515 motors...
Decided that I have nowhere to safely do speed runs.

Oh well. At least my wallet is happy!

Thank you. Yea if you have nowhere to run at all a dedicated speed rc is pretty useless lol.

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**Luke s** · 03-05-2019, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by GeneralPede01

Used 2 3s lipos 5000mah

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Are they wired in parallel or series? I figure that they are wired in series..., or it is very highly geared....

**GeneralPede01** · 03-05-2019, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by Luke s

Are they wired in parallel or series? I figure that they are wired in series..., or it is very highly geared....

In series to make 6s.

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**Luke s** · 03-05-2019, 03:25 PM

Nice. Do you have trouble with wheelies, or do you have a really loose slipper clutch or what?

**GeneralPede01** · 03-05-2019, 03:26 PM

Originally Posted by Luke s

Nice. Do you have trouble with wheelies, or do you have a really loose slipper clutch or what?

No wheelies, don’t have a slipper clutch. I’m using a 33t pinion for a spur gear.

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**Luke s** · 03-05-2019, 06:38 PM

You are using a pinion gear as a spur?
How do you do that? It also looks like you have a huge pinion. Does the motor overheat? And what is the purple thing in the picture, where the motor normally is? Thanks.

**GeneralPede01** · 03-05-2019, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by Luke s

You are using a pinion gear as a spur?
How do you do that? It also looks like you have a huge pinion. Does the motor overheat? And what is the purple thing in the picture, where the motor normally is? Thanks.

Cut a flat spot on the shaft and use some spacers. Pinion is 21t. Purple thing is a cappack. No the motor doesn’t overheat since this is a speed car I do one pass and stop

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**Luke s** · 03-05-2019, 07:32 PM

Ok. Do you know how this motor compares to castle ones/ and would you recommend it for bashing use? Thanks.

**GeneralPede01** · 03-05-2019, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by Luke s

Ok. Do you know how this motor compares to castle ones/ and would you recommend it for bashing use? Thanks.

Suppose to be better than castle. I haven’t had any problems with it. Either brand will do just fine, I wouldn’t have any problem using it for a bashing motor.

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**GeneralPede01** · 03-16-2019, 12:51 AM

Removed the stock body and installed my 2wd body since it has more room under it. Factory works secondary battery tray installed, very nice piece. Word of advice if you do purchase this battery tray you are very limited on batteries due to not having much room under the stock body, that is why I put my 2wd body on it. This car will be a 1/8 mile dragcar soon, but I plan to push this Poseidon on 4s first and see what happens.

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**Squeegie** · 03-16-2019, 11:14 AM

Interesting battery tray. At least is would help keep the front end down at speed.

Let us know how it does. Keep it up!

**GeneralPede01** · 03-16-2019, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by Squeegie

Interesting battery tray. At least is would help keep the front end down at speed.

Let us know how it does. Keep it up!

It’s made by factory works. They have motor mounts, shock towers, etc. With that heavy 4s pack on front I probably don’t even need the bumper. There’s a couple guys that’s been over 100 without any weight. I installed it from the get go just to be safe.

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**GeneralPede01** · 03-28-2019, 09:46 PM

New power plant for the rusty.

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**Gripdog7205** · 03-28-2019, 10:26 PM

I don’t think it’s long enough.

**GeneralPede01** · 03-28-2019, 10:37 PM

Originally Posted by Gripdog7205

I don’t think it’s long enough.

Lol

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**LibertyMKiii** · 03-29-2019, 01:43 AM

Nice stuff so far General!

I'm looking forward to seeing what that TP kill mode motor does for you. 2900kv will pull some serious amps on 6s

-Liberty

**GeneralPede01** · 03-29-2019, 01:53 AM

Originally Posted by LibertyMKiii

Nice stuff so far General!

I'm looking forward to seeing what that TP kill mode motor does for you. 2900kv will pull some serious amps on 6s

-Liberty

Prob just going to stay on 4s since I’m using a MM2. Main use of this car will be running against streetcars for fun at my local 1/8 dragstrip.

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**GeneralPede01** · 03-29-2019, 02:41 AM

Motor installed, still needs bullets to be complete. Will change back to speedrun setup to compare this motor against the Poseidon and Castle I used. Small hits on Poseidon was 95mph and Castle was 98mph. Curious to see what this motor will do.

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**Squeegie** · 03-29-2019, 11:32 AM

Very nice! Time to get their 6Pack to match your black and green theme!

I was looking into their cap packs a while back, but ended up getting EM Performance's pack.

Good luck with your new setup and please keep us updated on your runs and impressions!

**GeneralPede01** · 03-29-2019, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by Squeegie

Very nice! Time to get their 6Pack to match your black and green theme!

I was looking into their cap packs a while back, but ended up getting EM Performance's pack.

Good luck with your new setup and please keep us updated on your runs and impressions!

I may have to one day, but for now I run my purple packs. Thank you and will definitely keep this updated.

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**tgus3** · 03-29-2019, 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by GeneralPede01

Motor installed, still needs bullets to be complete. Will change back to speedrun setup to compare this motor against the Poseidon and Castle I used. Small hits on Poseidon was 95mph and Castle was 98mph. Curious to see what this motor will do.

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Nice build
What wheelie bar is that or is it a custom one? Also what wheel/tire is that? Thanks

**GeneralPede01** · 03-29-2019, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by tgus3

Nice build
What wheelie bar is that or is it a custom one? Also what wheel/tire is that? Thanks

Drag race concepts wheelie bar. Grp 1/8 S1 compound.

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**tgus3** · 03-29-2019, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by GeneralPede01

Drag race concepts wheelie bar. Grp 1/8 S1 compound.

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Sorry for asking so many questions lol but how did you mount that? Is it screwed onto a bumper?

**GeneralPede01** · 03-29-2019, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by tgus3

Sorry for asking so many questions lol but how did you mount that? Is it screwed onto a bumper?

Mounts to the rally/stampede 4x4 bumper

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**killo197** · 03-30-2019, 12:21 PM

Bonito coche, pero... queda algo del rustler?

**NOFTCHX** · 03-30-2019, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by killo197

Bonito coche, pero... queda algo del rustler?

Can you translate that to English please?

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**Squeegie** · 03-30-2019, 05:32 PM

According to Google translate:
"Nice car, but ... is there something left of the Rustler?"

**NOFTCHX** · 03-30-2019, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by Squeegie

According to Google translate:
"Nice car, but ... is there something left of the Rustler?"

Thanks Squeegie. Thats to funny. Lol.

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**NOFTCHX** · 03-30-2019, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by GeneralPede01

Drag race concepts wheelie bar. Grp 1/8 S1 compound.

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GeneralPede When you purchased the wheelie bar what options did you pick? For tire size did you pick for tall tires or short 70mm foam tires? Material type did you pick G10 or carbon fiber? For wheel type & diameter did you pick 1/2 inch, 5/8 inch, or 3/4 inch?

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**NOFTCHX** · 03-30-2019, 05:44 PM

Sorry for the 50 post in a row. Im very interested in purchasing the wheelie bar when you got the wheelie bar did you have to add anything like wheels or what not or just screw it on to the bumper mount?

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**NOFTCHX** · 03-30-2019, 05:51 PM

Is this the kit you got? https://www.dragraceconcepts.com/product-p/321.htm. Cause it says it's meant for the slash 2wd. If it worked for you im going to get it.

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**GeneralPede01** · 03-30-2019, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by NOFTCHX

Is this the kit you got? https://www.dragraceconcepts.com/product-p/321.htm. Cause it says it's meant for the slash 2wd. If it worked for you im going to get it.

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Yes that is what I have, mine is carbon fiber. Don’t remember which wheel bearing I picked. It is meant for 2wd but will bolt directly to the rally/stampede 4x4 rear bumper.

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**GeneralPede01** · 03-30-2019, 09:11 PM

Motor comparison between these 3 motors, obviously I knew the TP power/killmode drag motor was gonna blow em away. Just like comparing stuff like this.
Single 4s
Poseidon 2650-92mph
Castle 2650-95mph
Killmode Drag Spec-104mph
Parallel 4s
Poseidon 2650-95mph
Castle 2659-98mph
Killmode Drag Spec-109mph
All this was done with rustler 4x4, same gear, and same batteries.

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**NOFTCHX** · 03-31-2019, 03:03 AM

Originally Posted by GeneralPede01

Motor comparison between these 3 motors, obviously I knew the TP power/killmode drag motor was gonna blow em away. Just like comparing stuff like this.
Single 4s
Poseidon 2650-92mph
Castle 2650-95mph
Killmode Drag Spec-104mph
Parallel 4s
Poseidon 2650-95mph
Castle 2659-98mph
Killmode Drag Spec-109mph
All this was done with rustler 4x4, same gear, and same batteries.

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Does parallel give you more speed and series gives you longer time or is it parallel gives you more run time and series gives you more speed?

**222** · 03-31-2019, 06:09 AM

Parallel gives same voltage and more MAH or longer run times and series gives more voltage or speed.

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