Go Back  R/C Tech Forums > General Forums > Nitro On-Road
Creative Transponder mounting >

Creative Transponder mounting

Community
Wiki Posts
Search

Creative Transponder mounting

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-15-2008, 12:29 AM
  #1  
Tech Addict
Thread Starter
 
V for Victory's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: South Pasadena CA.
Posts: 644
Default Creative Transponder mounting

Cmon guys. Any creative ways to mount your transponders?
V for Victory is offline  
Old 03-15-2008, 02:06 AM
  #2  
Tech Lord
 
Roelof's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Holland
Posts: 12,334
Default

In your signature I read you run Mugen, those cars have fine working transpondermounts.
Roelof is offline  
Old 03-15-2008, 02:56 AM
  #3  
Tech Elite
iTrader: (19)
 
Pattojnr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Perth Australia
Posts: 4,594
Trader Rating: 19 (100%+)
Default

can always use creative craft glue, and stick it some where.
Pattojnr is offline  
Old 03-15-2008, 06:35 AM
  #4  
Tech Elite
iTrader: (22)
 
rcfoolz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 3,327
Trader Rating: 22 (100%+)
Default

if you are running an mtx4, (when i ran the car) I took the transponder and mounted it under the front bumper at the chassis level. The trick part was the way the wires were hidden. I took the wires and ran them next the the right bulkhead and shoe goo'd them into place. Then the transponder slid into the front bumper in front of the sway bars. If you looked at the car, you never saw the transponder.
rcfoolz is offline  
Old 03-15-2008, 09:29 AM
  #5  
Tech Addict
Thread Starter
 
V for Victory's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: South Pasadena CA.
Posts: 644
Default

yea thats what i was thinking about doin that. I cant stick in on the transponder holder because the transponder i bought didnt have mounting holes.
V for Victory is offline  
Old 03-15-2008, 02:18 PM
  #6  
Tech Master
iTrader: (25)
 
racingboy14's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 1,238
Trader Rating: 25 (96%+)
Default

Originally Posted by rcfoolz
if you are running an mtx4, (when i ran the car) I took the transponder and mounted it under the front bumper at the chassis level. The trick part was the way the wires were hidden. I took the wires and ran them next the the right bulkhead and shoe goo'd them into place. Then the transponder slid into the front bumper in front of the sway bars. If you looked at the car, you never saw the transponder.
I like that idea, thats pretty creative.

500th post!
racingboy14 is offline  
Old 03-15-2008, 02:22 PM
  #7  
Tech Elite
iTrader: (17)
 
rezenclowd3's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Solvang, CA
Posts: 2,367
Trader Rating: 17 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by rcfoolz
if you are running an mtx4, (when i ran the car) I took the transponder and mounted it under the front bumper at the chassis level. The trick part was the way the wires were hidden. I took the wires and ran them next the the right bulkhead and shoe goo'd them into place. Then the transponder slid into the front bumper in front of the sway bars. If you looked at the car, you never saw the transponder.
Like this, but with my TC5:
rezenclowd3 is offline  
Old 03-15-2008, 02:46 PM
  #8  
Tech Elite
iTrader: (109)
 
LOW ET's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: cleveland, ohio
Posts: 3,290
Trader Rating: 109 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by rezenclowd3
Like this, but with my TC5:
do you have any trouble with the transponder ejecting from the car when the bumper hits something? how does it stay there (servo tape, bolts, etc...)? did you have to cut a relief in the foam bumper so it's countersunk?
LOW ET is offline  
Old 03-15-2008, 04:58 PM
  #9  
Tech Elite
iTrader: (17)
 
rezenclowd3's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Solvang, CA
Posts: 2,367
Trader Rating: 17 (100%+)
Default

I cut a square into the bumper. Notice how you can only see half of it? Its secured somewhat by the lower bumper brace. I haven't hit too much yet, and so far its been fine. If I hit something hard enough to eject it, I've probably broke my car, also which has not happened yet

Here is a better pic:
rezenclowd3 is offline  
Old 03-15-2008, 06:37 PM
  #10  
Tech Master
iTrader: (25)
 
racingboy14's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 1,238
Trader Rating: 25 (96%+)
Default

Originally Posted by rezenclowd3
I cut a square into the bumper. Notice how you can only see half of it? Its secured somewhat by the lower bumper brace. I haven't hit too much yet, and so far its been fine. If I hit something hard enough to eject it, I've probably broke my car, also which has not happened yet

Here is a better pic:
Thats a good idea. Looks very clean.
racingboy14 is offline  

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.