My “NEU” PEDE 4x4 Truggy build

**O.G.** · 10-02-2012 05:41 PM

All aluminum, how do you like the center diff? First impressions?

**vxlrocket** · 10-02-2012 06:15 PM

that's probably one of the nicest pede truggies i've seen s far. AWESOME build.

**all aluminum** · 10-02-2012 09:26 PM

Originally Posted by vxlrocket

...sorry all aluminum...i thought i put this in his thread..respect.

Lol....It's all good man, glad you could help him out

Originally Posted by O.G.

All aluminum, how do you like the center diff? First impressions?

I have yet to try the center diff but I don't have any 2s lying around. I ordered a FLM aluminum center diff housing from rcmonsters but I'm not sure if their inventory is up to date. I can't seem to find it in stock anywhere else.

I finally ran it a bit in the driveway for 5 minutes to adjust the steering and found that the motor is overheating. I didn't even go past 1/4 throttle since I didn't have the room for it. I know nothing is binding and my mesh isn't tight. I'll have to take it apart tomorrow and see what is causing it.

**Cmace23** · 10-04-2012 06:16 PM

Sorry the content of this post has been removed. Questions regarding non Traxxas vehicles are not allowed on this forum

Dadx2mj

**all aluminum** · 10-05-2012 11:53 AM

Well it turns out that the overheating issue was my fault. I made the mistake of cutting the motor wires shorter without checking the Internet first. Each strand of the copper winding is coated with lacquer and I didn't clean it up when I soldered it the first time around. I was only running the motor with less than half of the windings being used. My friend was able fix it and solder it properly and was able to run it with great results. The high Kv motor is fast (just like I expected) and runs cool as a 2400/2650 motor. This is definitely a keeper and I am planning on picking another one up for my next project.

Hint:

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**all aluminum** · 10-05-2012 07:29 PM

Another update:

Had to trim it a bit to fit...

It fits...

Multi tasking..

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**spenniepoos** · 10-05-2012 09:41 PM

Sweet hardware and good food what more could you need of an evening

...peace

**all aluminum** · 10-06-2012 11:08 AM

Thanks man...I had a chance to use the center diff last night. It definitely helped my takeoff using 500k diff fluid (paste

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**Wolfslash16** · 10-06-2012 11:11 AM

Nice lot of rc cars! Looks like you had fun!

**driver5150** · 10-06-2012 11:02 PM

Can you explain in more detail what was wrong with your motor. Im not sure what you mean by cutting wires to short, etc.
Thanks

**all aluminum** · 10-07-2012 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by driver5150

Can you explain in more detail what was wrong with your motor. Im not sure what you mean by cutting wires to short, etc.
Thanks

NUE motors doesn't come with flexible wires (the newer once now do). The coper wires from the windings go out about an inch past the can. Each tip is pre soldered but I made the mistake of cutting it. Each strand is coated with lacquer so it needs to be scraped or cleaned out and must be soldered together for all wires to conduct.

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**kslay11** · 11-18-2012 09:46 AM

Hey man truggy looks great....what mounts did you use? It looks like you have the stock ones on there but how did you mount them in the center of the shock tower?

**Maxx_Adam** · 11-18-2012 10:07 AM

how is the FLM center diff housing holding up? I've heard lots of negative problems with them.

**all aluminum** · 11-18-2012 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by kslay11

Hey man truggy looks great....what mounts did you use? It looks like you have the stock ones on there but how did you mount them in the center of the shock tower?

I used parts from my spares bin to mount the body....

Originally Posted by Maxx_Adam

how is the FLM center diff housing holding up? I've heard lots of negative problems with them.

I've ran 10 packs on them and they haven't leaked using 500k fluid....so far so good.

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**kslay11** · 11-18-2012 04:18 PM

hey man, what hole did you mount your shocks on? I can't let from the pictures.

**all aluminum** · 11-18-2012 06:00 PM

I used the top middle mount for the front and rear..

For the front, I used the lowest setting and the for the rear I used the 2nd lowest setting..

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**SLW-SVT** · 11-18-2012 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by kslay11

Hey man truggy looks great....what mounts did you use? It looks like you have the stock ones on there but how did you mount them in the center of the shock tower?

I'm using the rpm shock tower spacers on mine. I drilled a hole in the center of the spacer and countersunk it then used one of the jconcepts stampede lowered body mounts and screwed it to the shock tower.

**rc driver dude** · 11-19-2012 12:18 AM

What shocks are those?

**SLW-SVT** · 11-19-2012 11:03 PM

mine are Vorza's his are d8's but they are really the same

**kslay11** · 11-21-2012 02:57 AM

is anyone able to send me the link to these shocks? I want to be sure I'm purchasing the correct shocks. THANK YOU

**SLW-SVT** · 11-21-2012 03:31 AM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-HPI-Vorz...item3ccca5be2a

**AbSoLooT1** · 01-09-2013 01:43 PM

All.... I LOVE your builds... They always look terrific,and with class. U my friend, have very good taste.

**stampede_fanatic** · 01-09-2013 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by all aluminum

Roller and Vorza shocks:

Where'd you get those jackstands? That's definitely a good way to work with the truck.

Your truggy looks awesome btw!

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