billyg900 4 Posted November 17, 2014 Just finished the new body so I took some pics Track master belt drive Tamiya super stock motor Traxxas electronics 2s lipo Chrome chassis and all parts 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheManOfBronze 27 Posted November 20, 2014 Those black wheels are very cool! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kontemax 1725 Posted November 20, 2014 HPI wheels. Max Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emory70 153 Posted November 20, 2014 I've been using those rims on 2.2 trucks since oh, 1993. Love them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeekelemental 528 Posted November 20, 2014 I'm worried about the soft-case lipos placed under... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaylon 235 Posted November 20, 2014 Not a bad looking beast...your back wheels are the wrong way around Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bromvw 744 Posted November 20, 2014 I'm worried about the soft-case lipos placed under... me too , really risking a fire . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaylon 235 Posted November 20, 2014 eeek...yeah now you mention that... change that soft case asap!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobbi1977 1793 Posted November 20, 2014 Not a bad looking beast...your back wheels are the wrong way around For looks but not for grip :-p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billyg900 4 Posted November 21, 2014 Didn't catch the rear tires till now I wish I dyed the wheels instead of paint they have a lot of chips As far as the lipo, I don't really bash it just back and forth in the yard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emory70 153 Posted November 21, 2014 I had a set of those rims in chrome years ago. Flaked like mad. No more. White or black only Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monster_Beetle_Jack 0 Posted January 13, 2015 Nice Beetle Is that a custom gear box you have? Any ideas if there are available to buy? Cheers Jack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billyg900 4 Posted January 16, 2015 Jack it's a Trackmaster belt drive transmission, they used to make them for a few cars back in the 80s. It's pretty cool and can handle lots of power. I believe Trackmaster went out of businesses years ago. I got this one on eBay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bugone 42 Posted January 16, 2015 I like the look of that gearbox. I've never seen one of them before. I wonder how much power it can handle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiffffy 0 Posted February 18, 2015 Hi Billyg are the wheels you have the hpi superstar mt wheels. I have just posted a question in vintage about alternate MB wheels available and specifically hpi superstars. The answer talks of offset and he deep dish that the tamiya MB has, and questions if the superstars will fit ok. I am really looking for some monster truck equivalent tyres in style to the sandscorcher, a smother style true at front and some sort of paddle trye on the rear. The only problem is the hpi ones are 103mm and may look a little too small given the MB spikes are 124mm. I Am just wanting a little extra grip and push in sand, any ideas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billyg900 4 Posted February 28, 2015 Smifffy I saw that other thread and the other guys pretty much nailed it. These wheels are narrower than the stock wheels which I don't like. You want to make sure you pay attention to the outside diameter of whatever tires you buy, I made that mistake and ended up with tires that looked to small for the monster beetle so I went back to the original tires. Post up some pics when your done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites