Monster bit

Skitz · #1 12-11-2002, 03:56 AM

hey all,

I just bought my first bit last week and i am not too impressed. although they are quite quick and really fun to race on tile, they lack the ability to handle carpet.... =p Ive been driving a t-maxx for the past 3 years, so i need offroad capabilities so to speak.

I dont know a lot about hopping up these little guys, but if you had an endless budget what would be a the proper way to make a monster bit with decent speed and good torque that can tackle the toughest of carpets. please provide links to where the mods can be found to..

thanks

-Me-

DakarV · #2 12-11-2002, 08:01 PM

You can't compare a t-maxx to a bit, that's not fair. It's true bits are horrible on carpet, I think they were intended for desk racing, so to speak. Anyway, visit quest for madness for a 4x4 mod

There's a pretty interesting 4x4 mod there.

http://www.questformadness.com/

SPEED · #3 12-11-2002, 10:01 PM

Comparing a bit to a T-maxx is like comparing Planet Pluto to the sun. The 2 a WAY DIFFERENT!!! These micro's are intended to be dirven on a nice smooth surface and in a small area. UNlike a t-maxx these are ment for indoors. If you really want a truck get a Wild CHar-g. It's a bit monster truck!!!!! It even has a weapon on it in thoe front. You can see it at the bit char-g site HERE

Skitz · #4 12-13-2002, 05:47 AM

Hey all,

Thanks for the replies. I'm sorry if i came off wrong, but I am not trying to compare the off-road capabilities of my highly modified t-maxx to a $20 bit. I was just saying that I want the ability to go anywhere in my house without the carpet slowing me down. That is why i posted in the "parts and hop-ups" sections. I just want to know what types of hop-ups are needed to make this a reality. I know it can be done, I've seen many unbelievable modifications in this forum and I would like to contribute to the hobby. I actually plan on tearing up a toy monster truck and using its body and tires, I just need to figure out how to make enough power to make it go and go quick. I really would like to avoid 4wd due to all the extra power needed. I was thinking dual motors, or possible a single high power motor. I also have seen the wild char-g, but i have already bought a bit and dont want to buy another unless I will have serious gains over modifying the bit I already own.

Sorry this post is so long, just wanted to clarify my thread.

Thanks again

-Me-

DakarV · #5 12-13-2002, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Skitz
I've seen many unbelievable modifications in this forum and I would like to contribute to the hobby. I actually plan on tearing up a toy monster truck and using its body and tires, I just need to figure out how to make enough power to make it go and go quick. I really would like to avoid 4wd due to all the extra power needed. I was thinking dual motors, or possible a single high power motor.

Like you said, I've seen some pretty awesome mods, the 4wd concept has been mentioned somewhere in the forums, but hasn't been tried yet ( i think ). The problem is getting a motor to drive the front wheels. If you figured out a way to mod a bit into a 4wd, you'll probably be the first. Anyway, check out QFM for the 4x4 lift mod and other ones. It might give you an idea.

Skitz · #6 12-14-2002, 02:14 AM

DakarV,

Thanks for the reply. I definately have a goal now. The only problem is I do not know where to begin. I can work my way around a circuit board pretty well and finding toy parts shouldnt be too hard. my only problem is I dont know what parts/mods will be good. I am basically concerned with gearing, batteries and motors. I am sure I can figure the rest out on my own.

Thanks,

-Me-

DakarV · #7 12-14-2002, 09:30 AM

Here's a link that might help, other people in the forum thought of some ideas that might work

http://tinyrc.com/forums/showthread....&highlight=4wd

This should be helpful

Swavey · #8 01-12-2003, 07:24 AM

I have seen 4wd bit ideas, and the wild char-Gs, but the way they look really turns me off. I decided to post the this thread because you mentioned the t-maxx, I was thinking about doing the same thing, I would like to creat a 2wd monster, With tires 100% exposed on the outsides of the body, like the t-maxx. This will increase size a little bit. But i think if would be worth it. I was thinking a dual cell and a dual torque motor mod would to the trick to turn larger tires, and tackle carpets...

Make the bits look like a t-maxx or an actual stadium truck would be way to cool. I would be willing to "join forces" with someone on manipulating a plan to make this work.

I didnt really wanna post about this idea cause i wanted to be the first to come up with it, I have seen a lot of people with super big tires, and really high cars, but i wanna go with a body that is still low, and bigger wide set tires... but i cant do it alone, heh

blinnstudios@hotmail.com is my email if you have any ideas or would like to help... I live in japan, so most bit parts are no problem

Swavey

bitbeater · #9 01-12-2003, 09:13 PM

If you put too big of a tire on the front you will have a hard time getting it to track straight.[trust me on this one]

skater252000 · #10 01-13-2003, 03:48 AM

Since no1's posted about a good motor yet or gearing, I'll just say that the Bitmod1 3.5 motor that I have matched with the 12.1:1 or whatever gears they are (the teal ones) and dual 150 mah batteries will power the 1/2 inch deep carpet in my house almost no problemo.

tory_103 · #11 01-13-2003, 05:32 PM

well, after reading this post, and after trying to cook up a plan to convert a Bit into a BitBoat, this is what I've come to believe is the key to making them both work..........

U-Joints! if you had U-joints on the front steering, then you could raise the whole chassis and then use the u-joints to connect the motor to the wheels........ not an exact detailed plan, but yall get my point and idea behind it..........

let me know what yall think, i believe it should and will work............l8r

Swavey · #12 01-13-2003, 06:05 PM

What do you guys think of these? I figured they would give good traction cause they are all rubber, and the rim itself is only slightly different soize then the bit.....

Im interested in this U-joint, draw out a diagram, maybe someone can build it...

bitbeater · #13 01-17-2003, 06:46 PM

Wait till I'm done with mine.

rmyc · #14 01-30-2003, 09:52 AM

i'm also working on a Monster bit ( not 4x4) i made the axel and the offroad tires. i need some tips from others that have done it.
like how they are using an extra transfer gear in the rear? and how to higher the bit