TLT Wheel Options

[Cul-Tech]

I have a TLT on the way to be used as a doner for a buildup on one of my beetle chassis, I already know I want to run Mashers on it but do not know what wheels I need. If anyone can tell me I can get them ordered before that little ****** shows up at my doorstep.[]

Thanks a ton,

Mike

[Shodog]

Pretty much any 2.2 wheel with a standard size hex head hub mount will work. I am surpized your not busy in your shop making a set of aluminum wheels for it.

[Cul-Tech]

Not enough time in the day[]

Thanks "dog"

[sradjoe]

I have used the OFNA 2.2 wheels with my Mashers. They have a nice offset as well.

Here is the link to Tower with the Picture.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCAN2&P=7

Hope this helps []

[MadMax]

i've got rear rustler/stampede wheels with Dirt hawgs fitted.

[TWINSET]

Get some nice HoBao ones []

If you cut the beads off both sides the Mash2K's bulge nicely

Tower do them in white, as Ofna rims;

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCAN0&P=7

[Cul-Tech]

Thanks Guys,

I might go with the Stampede wheels but I like those OFNA ones quite a lot [:0], maybe I'll get both[]

Twinset I like how those look with the rim cut, but darn'it I need CHROME buddy []

Sradjoe what driveshaft did you use on your Max Climber? That truck looks nice.

[sradjoe]

Thanks! The Dogbones are HPI 6 x 86 for the RS4MT. I ordered from Tower, they come 2 in a package. I have the front diff locked, and I'll soon lock the rear diff. Make sure you glue the tires on. Also, I was using a Futaba S3003 servo, which is pretty much useless with the mashers. I will try a high torque servo in its place. I need to find a good body next. I am liking the HPI silverado. We'll have to see.

[sradjoe]

I forgot to mention that if you use the HPI dogbones, You will have to dremel the ball-ends in order to fit. And depending on your links you may have to install some fuel hose or something to take away the slop.

[aconsola(2)]

The hex on the ofna wheels in the first link actually sit outside the inner rim face, giving a lot of extra offset compared to the stock wheels or even the stampede wheels.

you definately have to use hi-torque servos, and upgraded savers to get the truck to turn well.

-Anthony

[sradjoe]

Yes, must have a high torque servo. I have just bought a Traxxas 2055 servo which is used for the T-maxx steering, and I still dont have the torque I need. I think they claim 90 in/lb.of torque. I thought thats all it would need. Maybe I need to do away with the servo saver to get rid of the play that it has. I'll check into it later.

Cul-Tech, Have you received your TLT yet? What beetle chassis are you referring to?

[Cul-Tech]

I have not recieved the TLT yet but I have ordered wheels tires and those driveshafts from Tower. The chassis I made is a redesigned chassis for my Hybrid Beetle, I made jigs the second time around so I can remake the chassis with little trouble, now having multiple chassis I want to make another Beetle although this one will use TLT axles and have 4WS, and a lexan HPI baja bug body. It will have much more crawling capabilities than the first, but not as realistic looking.

Thanks for the heads up on modding the driveshafts, I hope to have the truck early next week[][]

Mike

[sradjoe]

You'll have to post some pics when you get it all together. Sounds good!