Thanksgiving Bash

This year at Thanksgiving we had some pre-dinner stampede bashing.  Presently the stampede is configured as follows:

• 3S Lipo
• Proline Tires
• 54/9 gearing
• MIP drive shafts

I have a fan on the motor but no fan on the ESC.  The Traxxas VXL-3s ESC gets very hot when running at 3S.  On a side note it really pisses me off that Traxxas advertises this as 3S lipo capable when it really is NOT.  In fact, if you burn out your ESC after one month then you are out of luck because it is out of warranty.  Anyhow, with the 54/9 it is good to run for about 10-15 minutes then I let it rest to cool off.

Here is the video with a couple jumps and a few speed runs in semi tall grass.  Note how those speed runs are mostly in a wheelie :-)

An interesting effect of running the proline trencher tires with the 3S is the ballooning that occurs.  This aids in giving the stampede much more top end with the 54/9 gearing.  I estimate that on the pavement it was exceeding 50mph.

Check out this video demonstrating the ballooning effect

Nitro Buggy - Featuring Joshua Riewe

Joshua Riewe running a flawless heat, finishing first, at Mikes Hobby Shop in Carrollton, TX

Bashing Slash with new castle motor and sidewider ESC

This is my first time out with my slash after installing the Castle Creations Sidewinder SCT short course truck brushless motor/ESC combo.  The 3800 KVT motor definately has more power than the Traxxas motor it replaced, plus runs cooler and longer off of my 2S Lipo.  Running stock 54/13 gearing.

To learn more about this setup check out the review here

Traxxas Stampede Jumping At Stuart Trails

Pure jumping action with the Stampede 4x4 VXL Brushless running stock gearing with 2S lipo.