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The below upgrades show phase 1 of the Stampede.  If you scroll down, you'll see phase 2 where I attempt to turn this boingy monster into a silky stadium truck racer!

Modifications to this cool truck  include:

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Tekin Rebel electronic speed control with 10+ turn motor limit and reverse

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Professional stock motor

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HiTec HS-605BB steering servo

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Pro-Line Chevy body with Team Orion under-the-paint decals and window tint

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RPM Talons chrome 3-spoke wheels

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Pro-Line Masher 2.2 MT tires

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Losi gray shock springs front

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Traxxas E-Maxx springs rear

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RPM blue gear cover

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Deans Ultra connectors

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18 tooth Robinson Racing pinion gear

 

 

Latest phase of the Stampede

Turning the Pede into a 10th scale stadium truck racer.

Upgrades include:
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Tekin Rebel electronic speed control with 10+ turn motor limit and reverse

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Trinity Speed Gem II, Onyx 14-turn, double-wind motor

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Cirrus CS-80MG servo

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Pro-Line 2001 GMC Sierra LP, stadium truck body

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RPM Talons chrome 3-spoke wheels

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Team Losi Razor Pin front tires, part 7509

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Pro-Line Bow Tie rear tires

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Traxxas E-Maxx big bore springs rear

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Deans Ultra connectors

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Team Losi 13 tooth pinion gear

bulletTraxxas big bore aluminum shock caps
bulletTraxxas Bandit big bore shocks front and rear
bulletTraxxas hardened steel output drive yokes
bulletTraxxas aluminum idler gear
bulletfiberglass front suspension tie bar
bulletTraxxas Rustler front body mount

Other modifications:
bulletremoved all inner plastic on front A-arms with Dremel
bulletremoved patterned plastic of battery tray using hand drill

First race body complete:

The flash actually throws this color off to more of a red than it really is.  Even with the pear paint it does not look this "red" in person

Ofna Monster Pirate tire dwarfs this low racer.  The whole car is actually about as tall as a stock E-Maxx tire.

Close-up of metal flakes added to metallic burgundy paint for pearl effect and 70's style glitter

Now sittin' pretty with a Hacker Car Competition controller and brushless Hacker B50 8S motor on 10 ProMatch Racing matched GP 3300 batteries.  Whoa!