Rambo's Twin Detonator

[Rambo John J]

Hi All!

Just updated as more parts have been fitted!!

I know i know, will johnny stop putting on posts. . . . wont do another for a while,

Just wanted to say thanks to all who aided in the creation of my twin det! BMT,Beatle,MadAx,4WDMT,Mountain and of course cant forget 'Lemming'(motor genius)

Wasnt sure how to say thanks, though knowing the enjoyment i will get should be enough for you guys! so though id put a thred on and a couple of pics and the spec!

Johnny's Twin Det:

Super E-Truck Esc.

Ford F-350 shell.

Adjustable upper arm's.

Upgrade steering rod's.

Beadlock wheel's.

Axial Rock Lizard tyres.

Steal Ball Bearings all round.

20 Tooth Pinions.

Super Stock TZ Motors.

Oil Filled Adjustable Integy Shocks.

Alloy Knuckles each corner.

Alloy C Hubs.

Alloy Hex Fittings.

3700 Mah Battery.

Alloy shock towers.

And 3 Kilo's of solder

Hope u like the shell too! the front/rear skirts are a little lower than the norm, Modded the lights(cos thought they were a little sucky) removed the flames(why tamiya put them on?????thats anyones guess) and filled in the gap in the front grill (2 stickers to one grill wasnt doing it for me).

Well there it is, hope u like the truck and the thread!

[mymonsterbeetleisbroken]

Nice work, I've always wanted to get one of these as they look like good fun.

Don't worry about posting more threads!!! (look at the state of my number of posts )

[4wdmt]

Looking good John...looking really good. So, how does those motor perform? Give us some feedback.

Btw, what is your steering servo? Also, just change the moldex connector and it is perfect!

[adam1973]

Looks very nice!!!! IMO it would perform better if it had Maxx shocks (4", along with the towers), you'll get about 2" (it least) of travel per wheel rather than only about 1".

[Rambo John J]

Not had it outside yet, Ran half a battery pack through it earlier to get brush and com to match, battery is now re charged and tomorrow the trucks gettin a thrashing! i may get round to some 4" shocks for crawling but for thrashing im gonna stick with these for now,

The servo is a acoms as11, may have to upgrade to a high torque after tomorrow, ill see how she goes!

Next few mods will be Beadlock wheels, then im gonna fire some blue alloy at it from a long distance with a 'BIG' catapult for that bling effect

[Rambo John J]

P.S.

Any recommendations what i can swap that tamiya battery plug for??????????????

[bfst24]

i always use deans.

loads on ebay

nice truck.like the body and colour.

just got my beadlocks.will post some pics in my dual hunter thread.

[Rambo John J]

Ha Ha!

Ive just ordered a set off the bay! (Beadlocks that is)

[4wdmt]

I use deans on all my RC stuff.

[Rambo John J]

Well, decision made on connectors, gonna stick with tamiya: 1 cos im lazy, 2 cos ill have to change on chargers, 3 any other batts / chargers i get will probably be tamiya plugs!

Thanks for advice anyhow,

Got some beadlocks coming in the post, anyone know any cheep 2.2 tyres that will fit! think the spikes on the oe tyres r a tad cheesey

Also does anyone have for sale a body shell, twin det, blackfoot truck type!

More pics to come in about two week or so!

[Pavster]

Mate looking good, I just bought one a week ago, put a super E-truck in, changed the ball races, 3900mAh battery, waiting for the motors. Can I ask where you got the alloy knuckles from and how much they were? Also, why do people put such expensive motors in their trucks when you can get 2 ansmann 15turn motors for 11? I am confused... I hope they will work with the truck, but if they don't it's only a few quid...

[adam1973]

The alloy knuckles etc... You can get them off ebay, just look under Wild Dagger/TL01.

Here; http://stores.ebay.co.uk/RCWorld-RcKitsAnd...0QQftidZ2QQtZkm

I haven't used this company, but I have bought some of these items.

[Rambo John J]

Like adam says, they are plentiful on ebay, for generic parts(knuckles, c hubs), buy the tl01parts( as they are a few quid cheaper) and same component!

Motors: Like anything else in this world u get what u pay for, tamiya motors may not be the fastest in the world but bet u cant show me an equivelant motor (rpm/torque) with as good a run time, they just seem to be a solid efficient motor,

The ansmanns will be fine but u cant tune/replace components as easy! ;( but they are great for bashing! also to replace one is cheaper than brushes and a skim

[Pavster]

Like adam says, they are plentiful on ebay, for generic parts(knuckles, c hubs), buy the tl01parts( as they are a few quid cheaper) and same component!

Motors: Like anything else in this world u get what u pay for, tamiya motors may not be the fastest in the world but bet u cant show me an equivelant motor (rpm/torque) with as good a run time, they just seem to be a solid efficient motor,

The ansmanns will be fine but u cant tune/replace components as easy! ;( but they are great for bashing! also to replace one is cheaper than brushes and a skim

That's my point...put them in today, and they work fine. If they break, I buy another for 5, bargain!! I think I would get too confused with all the timing stuff u guys are on about...it runs like a dream!!

[Rambo John J]

I give u another month, and youl be so into r/c cars you will have upgraded 50% of your truck!!!

Understanding timing and mechanics of motors is easy once u get the gist! the further in the rotational direction the end bell is turned the more speed u get, less turn = more power, stronger magnets = more speed and/or power! Bushes and com: better connection = more electricity which = stronger magnet which = (u should have the gist) if not, do a little research, it will pay off in the long run!

Post us some pics PAVSTER!

Its a bug! you just cant help yourself!

Have just started my second car! got it for freemans of my brother, its a little battered and no shell but soon, and it will come alive!

Its a tl01 but that thread is for another forum! (postings in general)

[Rambo John J]

Just got these off the bay for the Det, front and rears 12 pounds posted from Australia!!!!

[Pavster]

Just got these off the bay for the Det, front and rears 12 pounds posted from Australia!!!!

Well actually I started with Tamiyas a very long time ago, and I had a fire dragon and a Subaru. I found the Subaru really boring cos it could only be driven on the track. The Twin Det however is awesome, and yeah I might change more on the car, but only when it breaks, I paid enough money for the stock parts and I will get my moneys worth!! Apart from the motors...and bearings...and esc...

Will take some pics in the next few days.

[Rambo John J]

Hi All,

Beadlock's arrived today, All the way from korea, i purchased these at the same time i purchased other items from the uk (wich i have still not received) why can someone from half way across the world get parts to me faster than someone from 60 miles down the M6??????????????

Surely its not just me who has this problem!

Hope u like the beadlocks! go to junfac.com if u gotta get u some!, Ford f 350 body on the way(cant wait, just need cheque to clear)

Adjustable camber bars on the way too , but from Australia, Dont know how long they will take as its my first Aussie purchase!

Hope ur all gonna take ur cars out this weekend, N have fun, thats what there for!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rambo John J]

Been tinkering a lil moore, added some alloy arms and adjustable rods for camber and steering!

New body shell should beer here any day now . . . .

[4wdmt]

Nice bling! It looks really good, keep it up. What body are you expecting?

[Rambo John J]

Am waiting on a f-350 body, will strip and re paint, also a mustang gtr for my tl 01!

[kernowmafia]

looking good.i've been following a few of these threads for ideas my wild dagger.it's nearly finished now,i've used the easter weekend to finish it off i'm running an mtroniks no limit speedo with 2x yokomo 19x2 motors gpm shock towers/emaxx shocks fully ball raced and a set of junfac beadlocks with mudslingers and nosram 3500 batteries i bought it of ebay as a none runner project and after a complete strip down and rebuild and some old touring car radio gear i'm really pleased with it.looking forward to seeing yours finished.

[Rambo John J]

Sounds good, post some pics fella!!!!

[Rambo John J]

New shock towers curtesy of simon, cheers pal! just gotta find me self some 4 inch shocks! anyone have any thoughts! also anyone know where i can get a cheap alloy / carbon chassis from?

[4wdmt]

Aha! you are going full blast in upgrading your TD, can't keep it stock eh . I think one of Backytomyroots thread about carbon fiber chassis options have some links to sites selling aftermarket ones.