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  1. I mean, they're probably nice to have I just don't find them necessary for racing. I actually don't know anyone personally I race with that has the full "Regulator" setup from JC.
  2. This along with 64p gearing will get you anywhere you need to be with a TT02 chassis - https://mttr-rc.com/products/carbon-main-shaft-bearing-holder-front-rear-for-tamiya-tt02 I run anywhere from 3.2:1 - 3.8:1 in my SRX for VTA with a HW G3R motor and it runs fantastic. Motor has been going strong for a year now and still has lots of punch/power.
  3. Those aren't part of the Regulator build, just overpriced & unnecessary parts that JC offered on Shapeways. I use all stock Clod running gear and trim the knuckles/ladder bars for steering.
  4. Awesome, glad I was able to help! Have fun with it!
  5. Yea, I've been intrigued by it since it came out. I'll have to drive one tomorrow and see what I think of it. Do you mean steering links? Mine has all of the adjustable steering and camber links. I run around 1.5 degree toe out in front, 2 degrees of camber up front, and a degree of camber out back with 3 degrees of toe it. Once I put on the 3 degree rear arms along with the adjustable toe/camber links it did make a huge difference after I fined tuned it. Pretty easy to drive fast now. That's the trick with these 2WD and monster tires, getting it setup so you can almost drive it like a 4WD. Of course it'll never be that good, but the closer you can get the better off you'll be. I still run a 12t 550 in mine while most other guys are running brushless. I can barely use all of the 12t power during racing so never had a need to upgrade.
  6. Around here off road is mostly 17.5 2WD buggy and from what I've heard its not the most friendly atmosphere, I don't have time or energy to deal with that On road is pretty cool since I've been doing it, haven't had any issues. For 2WD/Tuff Truck the Gorgon is quite appealing due to its mid-motor setup, but I haven't driven one so I can't say for sure. I've also never been beaten by one in my Pede so there's that, haha. I have an indoor race tomorrow and there will be plenty of Gorgon's there tomorrow so I'll ask guys what they think of them and possibly take one for a spin so I can compare directly to my truck. I'm not a huge Traxxas fan, but I've come to appreciate them more since using this Stampede regularly. The fact that you can get any replacement part you need virtually anywhere for minimal cost as well as having a modular chassis has really grown on me. I'm running Slash (I think) arms on mine to get the wheel offset equal front & rear and also running 3 degree rear arms which has been a big help.
  7. For brushed systems I don't think there's anyone else around these days to be honest. I use the HW 1080 in nearly everything, even dual motor vehicles. Just requires some soldering/wiring as you said. The 1080 came with a program card in the past, I think they stopped doing that with the recent updated version. I think I have 30-40 of those cards from buying the old ones.
  8. Run a HW 1080, it'll give you 7.4v BEC. I run the 1080 on my Sport Mod race trucks - dual 17t brushed Reedy motors.
  9. Yes, I agree with that for sure. We always get tons of new people out to the monster truck races, mostly with 2WD trucks and some SMTs/LMTs. Us that have been doing it a long time always welcome the newcomers and help them with any issues they're having and often give them free parts, tires, etc. to help make their trucks perform better so they have a good time. It is difficult to gain more 'serious' monster racers due to the cost involved, but slowly the newcomers will upgrade equipment, buy more trucks, etc. I do on road racing as well and I can see where you're coming from. Some people are way too serious about it and forget that its a hobby we're trying to have fun with. I hear off-road in this area is even worse and I have no interest in participating. Really turns off newcomers and eventually it dies because the same 3-4 grumpy fast guys show up and don't let anyone else have fun. They have no clue how to welcome newcomers.
  10. Yes, and that is not common to have a shared lane for the finish. Sure made it interesting though! Typically in side by side monster racing we never cross paths at all. Causes a lot less conflict than typical RC racing since you have no one to blame but yourself if you screw up
  11. You can get them in the US pretty easily, but I see you're in Germany. https://www.amazon.com/Axial-Racing-AX31344-Monster-Compound/dp/B073PFB4SS
  12. Yes, everything is completely stock on my truck. Works great out on the trails with 4WS.
  13. I agree. The Renegade is an awful looking tire, but nothing works better in racing. I run the stock Axial SMT10 tires on my CR-01 and love how they look.
  14. Switching gears this weekend, going from RC monster truck racing last Sunday to RC on road this Sunday. Will be running TT02 Production, Euro Truck, VTA, and Formula 1 on an outdoor asphalt track. That reminds me, need to start prepping some tires...Hope everyone has a great weekend. Also need to get my 2000 Jag XKR out of the garage for some good pictures this weekend so I can list her for sale. I love the car, but I've put a total of 2-300 miles on it this year. So much going on and so many other cars I need to let something go.
  15. Yea, its the opposite of RC on the full size trucks. Just too many small components on the IRS to handle that abuse. I doubt independent would ever take over in either 1:1 or RC racing, just my opinion.
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