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Steve737 12-30-2011 11:39 AM

Price tag. Not trying to spend $350-400. That's the only reason.

CoyoteSlash 12-30-2011 11:39 AM


Originally Posted by Evil Genius jr. (Post 10100209)
I know that it's just I already have a couple of stick packs and no saddle packs so...

There is nothing. wrong with running Stick packs. I think i'm one of the last guys running sticks at this point. (who's got more than 250.00 additional added to Truck) and I handle, balance, and lap Losi's just fine. Stick with what you've got and upgrade the Truck with some FT shocks or something for the price of getting a saddle pack or two.

Saddles can always come much later. Driving is always superior to any upgrade.

Evil Genius jr. 12-30-2011 11:41 AM

yeah I will probably wait. I am in the process of making a custom chassis brace. I will post pictures when done. I am making it so that I can run a stock underbody with it.

CoyoteSlash 12-30-2011 11:43 AM


Originally Posted by Snafujg (Post 10099206)
Here's the PDF directions for building a chassis brace. I used these and it was easy. LHS had all the parts I needed. Cost me $10.

...that is oddly familiar to my Beta version of my Brace. Octagon Traxxas Rod ends and all. Tube siz....... Wtf.

Well. :tire:

Evil Genius jr. 12-30-2011 11:44 AM

I'm using the rod ends on mine also but mine uses an aluminum tube.

CoyoteSlash 12-30-2011 11:49 AM


Originally Posted by Evil Genius jr. (Post 10100689)
I'm using the rod ends on mine also but mine uses an aluminum tube.

Be careful with the AL tube. It doesn't flex 'at all' and hurts the attachment points of the Brace. Alot of stress. The CB just "stops" the chassis from flexing out of performance. The AL turns it static.

SCIDA 12-30-2011 11:50 AM


Originally Posted by Steve737 (Post 10100471)
Alright, got my motor/esc choices down to two. Either the Castle Creastions 1415 or the Novak Ballistic. Recommendations between the two? Thanks.

Novak Havoc Pro SC with X Drive 550 in 4.5 or 5.5 works great in all conditions.

Evil Genius jr. 12-30-2011 11:51 AM

O.K. I am going for a shorter brace, from the front tap plate lower level (?) to the closest screw on the RX box divider thing (I hope you know what I mean).

Chad Smith 12-30-2011 12:01 PM


Originally Posted by Steve737 (Post 10100660)
Price tag. Not trying to spend $350-400. That's the only reason.

Promblem solved!

Buy a MMP and a Pro 4.

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...m-Shaft-4000kV

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...C-w-SmartSense

About 280 bucks for both.

Chad Smith 12-30-2011 12:03 PM

Anyone run these saddles?

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...hROAR-Approved

SCIDA 12-30-2011 12:08 PM

A great combo from A Main too.

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...-ESC-w-X-Drive

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...tor-45T-5000Kv

About $260 for both problem even more solved. And made for eachother.

Steve737 12-30-2011 12:13 PM

Just when I thought I was close to making a decision...
Thanks for the links/advice, I'll check 'em out.

Wild Cherry 12-30-2011 12:16 PM


Originally Posted by CoyoteSlash (Post 10100664)
There is nothing. wrong with running Stick packs. I think i'm one of the last guys running sticks at this point. (who's got more than 250.00 additional added to Truck) and I handle, balance, and lap Losi's just fine. Stick with what you've got and upgrade the Truck with some FT shocks or something for the price of getting a saddle pack or two.

Saddles can always come much later. Driving is always superior to any upgrade.



Your just putting yo self even further behind me PINK Raptor....:D

Of all the up grades available ?

Saddle packs bring the most bang for the buck .

Dano628 12-30-2011 12:20 PM


Originally Posted by CoyoteSlash (Post 10100664)
There is nothing. wrong with running Stick packs. I think i'm one of the last guys running sticks at this point. (who's got more than 250.00 additional added to Truck) and I handle, balance, and lap Losi's just fine. Stick with what you've got and upgrade the Truck with some FT shocks or something for the price of getting a saddle pack or two.

Saddles can always come much later. Driving is always superior to any upgrade.

I also am running stick packs with over 250.00 of upgrades . MTK basket , FT shocks , FT wheel hexes , Exotech chassis , Mantis ackbar , and center diff coming . Truck works great !!!

Dano628 12-30-2011 12:26 PM


Originally Posted by Wild Cherry (Post 10100794)
Your just putting yo self even further behind me PINK Raptor....:D

Of all the up grades available ?

Saddle packs bring the most bang for the buck .

Have you tried Exotech chassis ? I took .7 a sec off my laptimes on a 15 sec laptime track . Yes it cost a $100.00 but I didn't have to buy new batteries either . IMO thats pretty good bang for your buck .


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