80 dollar buget

[TraXXas DrivA28]

Hi, i have a trax nitro 2.5 rusty i have proline masher tires and that is all that i upgraded i only have 80 dollars i mean im only 14 but i do know what im doing when it comes to r/c cars :p so i dont know what to get :rolleyes:

[TraXXas DrivA28]

:( please guys i need to upgrade my rusty and nobodys helpin on what i should upgrade:( :( :(

[NPede 69]

RPM wide front bumper.
TRAXXAS big bores. long for the front, XX-Long for the rear.
fuel filter (Dubro)
www.rdracingproducts.com aluminum and carbon fiber parts.

hope this helps,
later

[TraXXas DrivA28]

ok thanks:) what about a tuned pipe:eek: what r some good ones for a nitro rusty 2.5;) i dont really love:wub: that stock pipe its just not my style i was thinking cvec tell me what you think

[NPede 69]

i think the Associated pipe made one for the 2.5, but i cant remember the part number. do a search as "hop-up's" here in the nrustler board, and u should find a lot of info on what to get and stuff.

later

[ragetokill]

yo whats up? i have the exact same setup as u do... lol.. i hate the stock muffler, so im going to go with the t-maxx muffler, its blue, it's shiny, and i want it!!! 40 bucks!!! :(

[Po' Rustla]

*is even poorer than that...* Where do you get an extra wide front bumper, and how much do they cost?

And is there anything else I should save up to get for my truck?

[JoKeR1254]

i hear of a lot of ppl who use one of the ae pipes and how well it works on a rusty...so my best bet would to go w/the ae pipe, but i dont remember which one it is so just ask around about the ae pipe ppl use on their rustys

also i would get the rd aluminum front bumper

i myself need some side money...only about 200 lol, 200 worth of rd blue aluminum and some other aluminum parts.....but thats gonna take a long time cuz im savin up for a real car right now, and its sooo hard not to go use that money on r/c

[POKeY]

Hi-

Here's what I think are the best "bang for your buck" hop-ups you can get for $80...

AE pipe = $18
AE manifold = $12 (Dynamite manifold is also good)
Ball bearings! = $24 (price of complete Duratrax set)
Fuel filter = $2 (Dubro or Great Planes)
CVEC coupler = $2
Air filter = $5-$15 ($5 for Dynamite Turbo Flow)

There. That's $63 - $73 worth of parts. Why not the full $80? Because you have to account for tax or shipping, lol. Plus its good to have a few $$$ to replace unexpected broken parts.

Good day-

jeremy

[DRAGTRUCKN]

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0001P?&I=LXEV91 here's the front bumper that RPM makes for the rustler.:)

[Farmtruckracer]

You wont need to buy bearings because the 2.5 Rustys come with them. You might consider using that money for another set of wheels and tires pending on driving you do. And steel outout shafts. These were a week point on the .15s so I imagine the 2.5s will go through them even more. Don't forget the throttle return spring. And stock up on some replacement parts such as A-arms and rear shock tower.

[POKeY]

Hi-

Man, I'm still trying to get use to these new 2.5's, lol.

I wasn't aware the new NR's came with bearings (it's about time).

You can also scratch the manifold off of my list, because the 2.5 manifold is fine.

Those two things were about $36, so instead you might think about getting RD front and rear shock towers.

The steel yokes ($20) are also a really good investment.

Good luck-

jeremy

[TraXXas DrivA28]

where can i find these parts



AE pipe = $18
AE manifold = $12 (Dynamite manifold is also good)
Ball bearings! = $24 (price of complete Duratrax set)
Fuel filter = $2 (Dubro or Great Planes)
CVEC coupler = $2
Air filter = $5-$15 ($5 for Dynamite Turbo Flow)

thanks
justin

[NPede 69]

Originally posted by POKeY
Hi-

Here's what I think are the best "bang for your buck" hop-ups you can get for $80...

AE pipe = $18
AE manifold = $12 (Dynamite manifold is also good)
Ball bearings! = $24 (price of complete Duratrax set)
Fuel filter = $2 (Dubro or Great Planes)
CVEC coupler = $2
Air filter = $5-$15 ($5 for Dynamite Turbo Flow)

There. That's $63 - $73 worth of parts. Why not the full $80? Because you have to account for tax or shipping, lol. Plus its good to have a few $$$ to replace unexpected broken parts.

Good day-

jeremy

remember, the 2.5 comes with ball bearings. also, according to waht Tazz says, the stock pipe is made for the 2.5 rustler, other pipes will restrict power. also, the 2.5 uses a rear exhaust header, so its not like the .15 side exhuast. just stick with the stock header for the 2.5. also, according to tazz, that the stock air filter for the 2.5 is specially made for the 2.5 engine, if u use another 1, it will take away power.

later

[TraXXas DrivA28]

hey POKeY is this the AE pipe u were talkin bout?
Associated Muffler Tuned Pipe tower hobbies speacial stock #LX3419 ??????:confused:

[BANDITR/C]

Hey, how come all you get big ol' 2.5's when i got my high miles .15 pro? I am really ****ed cuz the n.sport is now running the same engine as my old rusty. WHYYYYYYYYYyy

[putzld]

I would definitly recomend a rear aluminum shock tower from rdracing. The steel output yokes are also a good investment like Pokey said.