CAMS ,GUYS HELP! HOP UP CRISIS!!

[bullfrog]

Hey guys i have decided to not get a new car because i realised that i have two cars and both of em r stock! So i have decided to start hopping up my tamiya TLO-1 but i dont know where to start.I want to get a fast motor a ESC and some aluminum goodies but i dont know what to get first.please help me i need to know what kinda rims will fit (its 4wd .thanks http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/tongue.gif

[bullfrog]

how good are these ?? a duratrax streak forward for 54.99 motor limit is 12T.....
and a trinity monsters of touring 13T double? BTW CAMS if u read this how does your TLO-1 handle at 75 mph?thanks http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/tongue.gif

[Aussie_Man]

Go for a Novak Super Rooster or something.

[Project TL01]

YOur first thing should be a good ESC. The Duratrax is good if you're on a budget, but if you can get something better, do it. I run a Tekin G12cIII esc, super low resistance, no motor limit and can handle any amount of power you can throw at it. I got it used about 2years ago for $75. Look around on swap/sell boards and ebay if you want a good deal.

Assuming you get a good ESC, I would recommend nothing lower than a 10turn motor, anything lower and you risk chewing up the gears.

If you don't have them already, get bearings or any mod motor you get will eat the plastic bushings alive. Get the TA03 Super Low Friction Damper set. All four shocks and a set of blue(stiff) springs are included. All you'd need is oil.(i use 50wt) If you want aluminum, GPM and Megatech make parts. GPM parts are blue and Megatech's are purple. The only aluminum parts available from Tamiya that fit the TL01 are the TG10 Rear Aluminum uprights... which conicidentally, I have and am selling.(check the Buy/Sell board) A full GPM aluminum set up will run you about $150 total and the Megatech parts will run you about $90. You can buy it all seperately though but shipping costs would add up quick. I'm personally getting the GPM set, for a few reasons. 1) I like blue. 2) The GPM C-Hubs come with bearings.
If you'd really like to know what all you can do to the TL01 search for "My Project TL01" in the Electric Forum. I have a link there to my personal website walking you through my build up. Any more questions, just email me. http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/smile.gif

[This message has been edited by Project TL01 (edited 03-25-2001).]

[cams]

Project pretty much summed it up, but i would say a set of bearings should be the very first, then the ESC then the shocks, Check out novak or tekin, there the best, no duratrax. I had a spike and it died on the maubiyatchie

[bullfrog]

Hey guys i was wondering is the tekin rebel good? it can hold up to 10 turns and it doesnt cost an arm and a leg. also will the duratrax street force gp rims fit on my TLO-1? thanks

[1 Krazy Foo]

Id say the rebel is good. I have one and it runs awsome, easy to set up ect. Although it looks as though tekin has gone down the drain. Ive heard their support is bad so if you have a problem you might not get help. my 0.0004 cents (Canadian)

[grandmasterofpool]

I'd stay away from tekin for now. Not because they're not any good, but there are a lot of rumors going around that they may be going out of business soon.

[cams]

they better not be going out of buisness! my rebel (which is great) is in the mail getting repaired, it got submerged in a huge puddle that jumped out in front of me.....

[very low budget racer]

I actually think Tekin isnt being put to sleep, they are still selling ESC's right? and many ppl are still getting their stuff fixed, so don't say anything til yuo are sure.

[violator757]

I THINK THEY ARE NOT GOING OUT OF BUSENISS BUT ARE GOING THROUGH A BB IDENTY CRISSIS THEY NEED HELP BUT I WILL ALL BE RESOLVED SOONER OR LATER KEEP ON ROLLING

[grandmasterofpool]

I never said they WERE going out of business. I said there were a lot of RUMORS that they were. I just thought it might be good to let you all know that in case they were true.

[HauntedMyst]

Ok, now that the conversation has taken a turn off topic, here is my take on the original question.

Don't skimp on the ESC. I've done this and you just end up spending more down the line for something with more power or capabilities. Save up and get something like a Novak Fusion or Reactor if you want reverse. As far as motors go, get yourself a Peak Stratus. Their fast, reliable, have bearings and most importantly, they aren't a Trinity product. NEVER EVER buy Trinity.