12-28-2005, 10:33 PM
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Another old modder.
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Atco, NJ USA
Posts: 143
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Faster by removing 4WD.
I tried removing the drive shaft, front axle, and dogbones to see for myself what kind of difference it would make in speed and turning performance.
I already have the orange motor and gearset installed.
Wow! Not only is it way faster, but slightly lighter to boot.
Turning radius is way tighter.
It still goes on carpet just fine too!
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12-29-2005, 09:54 AM
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Tiny RC Pro
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Royersford,PA USA
Posts: 1,212
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cool, but I like mine to be able to drive over almost anything, we just need to make better gears so it won't drag as much with 4wd.
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12-29-2005, 10:35 AM
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Another old modder.
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Atco, NJ USA
Posts: 143
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I guess what I am doing is building several different MTs, each with it's own capabilities.
Since my Monster Herbie crawler is almost complete, I figured I'd make a fast one too.
I have a couple more MTs, so it's not over yet.
EDIT
The other thing you have to consider is that these suckers aren't that stable at high speed, so 4WD or no, control might be an issue.
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12-30-2005, 09:00 AM
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Another old modder.
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Atco, NJ USA
Posts: 143
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Okay, okay.
I re-installed the 4WD components. Why?
Because I think I like my MTs to be able to climb on stuff too! Much more fun that way!
It was an interesting experiment though.
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01-01-2006, 08:51 AM
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TinyRC Pro
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: atlanta, ga
Posts: 47
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I removed the front drivetrain also, thinking more speed and agility would be worth it. It does take away the whole MT purpose. But I gotta say, it has been easier to chase my chihuahua around the apartment!
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02-03-2006, 11:08 AM
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Another old modder.
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Atco, NJ USA
Posts: 143
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You are actually wearing the rubber on ZZ MT tires down to the point of them needing to be replaced?
You gotta post some pics of your MT!
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