Turns refers to the number of times the wire was wound around each armature arm. The fewer the turns, the higher the rpm (revolutions per minute), or top end speed (the highest speed attainable by that motor). So, if you wish the fastest motor, choose a motor with the fewest number of turns. Keep in mind that the fewer the turns, the greater the battery draw, which means lesser run time.

Winds of “Double,” “Triple,” or Quad” refers to the number of strands of wire wound around the armature, double being two strands, triple being three, quad being four, and quint being five. The type of wind is for fine tuning your motor’s power band. In general, winds with fewer wires give the impression of kick-starting your wheels, while the winds with more wires will bring you up to top end speed more slowly.
If you have a very slick track, then winds like single and double may cause your wheels to spin; other winds–triple, quad, quint–may give your car better traction. In addition, the less turns of wire, the less run time you will have, because fewer wires will draw more power from your batteries.
The performance gains by changing the type of wind is subjective and may be noticed only by experienced racers with vehicles that respond well.

Team Losi JUNIOR T JUNIOR 2 1/10th scale electric truck & buggy instruction manual Professionals copy of the instructional build manual for the Team Losi Junior T and Junior 2 1/10th scale electric truck & buggy. Manual has 61 lbs card stock front and back covers and is professionally spiral bound for ease of use and longevity. It is very durable. This manual has 54 figures, part# pages, and exploded views. It is written in English and has 36 pages in all. A must have for any…

Team Losi XX4 1/10th scale electric buggy instruction manual Professionals copy of the instructional build manual for the Team Losi XX4 1/10th scale electric buggy. Manual has 61 lbs card stock front and back covers and is professionally spiral bound for ease of use and longevity. It is very durable. This manual has 100 figures, part# pages, and exploded views. It is written in English and has 51 pages in all. A must have for any restorer….

Team Losi Spindles & Carriers: XX4, XXX4 $5.45 …

R Arms,Graphite:XXCR,XX4,XXX $8.21 Upgrade your rear suspension arms to these lighter, stronger graphite ones for the XX, CR and XX 4. From Team Losi….

Team Losi Front LCD Set XX/XXX-4 $32.24 …

Customizing your Radio Controlled Car Like a Pro

In the world of the radio controlled car racing, making your cars as unique and as powerful as possible is a must. Racers customize their cars without end because it is the specifications and enhancements to its’ features that make it a better race car. The more sophisticated RC engines have become, the more alterations they have need. Today’s cars can now run through any terrain and condition without sacrificing speed.

Modifying your radio controlled car is a difficult task if you are doing it for the first time. To assist in evaluating the well known conversion styles, listed below are some

customized RC cars.

1. Monster GT from Team Associated is considered as the toughest RC truck on the market. It has a .21 nitro engine that has 8 oil filled shock absorbers, humongous

universal drive axles, an exclusive dual-starting system, disc brakes, tuned pipes, and a strong aluminum chassis.

Its original dual pick up tank keeps the fuel running even if the truck is upside down. Currently, it has two painted styles available, excluding the limited edition model with a painting of the American flag.

2. X-Factor from XTM has developed a reasonable number of followers since its release in 2003. This monster car has a four link, solid axle suspension that allows it

to move with greater control. Its pioneering engine (XTM 24-7) and electronic mixer (XTM R-Box) give the X-Factor its throttle power and awesome handling in any terrain and condition.

3. The T-Maxx of Traxxas is one of the best selling RC trucks currently. Its award-winning features include automatic shifting and two speed transmission that can go

forward and/or backwards. Its speed of 40 ++ miles per hour is backed up by a strong 2.5 racing engine that gives 60 percent more power that any of it predecessors in the Traxxas line.

Its original WideMaxx Suspension, along with the anodized T6 chassis, gives this racer superior stability when conquering difficult and bumpy terrains.

4. The special, limited edition Mad Force by Kyosho has a solid axle shaft drive, 3mm thick chassis with aluminum plates, and aperture dual disc brakes. This four wheel monster truck has 3 transmissions with double shock mounts and has polished side and lower deck plates.

Customizing your RC is part of the excitement of this sport. So choose those features that you want, fasten your seatbelt, and get ready for some serious speed!

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traxxas Rustler VXL. I need to know how to maintaince it and keep it clean?

I recently bought an electric R/C car and i need to know if there are parts i should oil, WD40, or something like that. im running brushless motor. my manual didnt come with anything on how to do any of this, and the online manual is the same as what came witht he box. any help would be well apreciated. I want to keep my car running in top shape.

I recommend that you monitor your Brushless motor with a temperature gauge every five minutes:

http://www.odonnellracing.com/accys/index.html

Temperature guide:
60* F – 119* F, Motor is in good condition. Only the bearings will need oil every few runs.
120* F – 139* F, Motor now puts stress on magnets & some internal to prevent further damage to motor. Stopping is recommended.
140* F – 159* F, Motor is gasping for air and needs a break. The magnets are beginning to smoke. The internal components are looking for any possible way to cool down. Stopping your vehicle is highly recommended.
160* F – 179* F, Motor is showing signs of severe fatigue and it’s likely your motor will suffer from motor overheating if you don’t stop asap.
180* F+ Your motor internals are likely burnt by now. Your motor has a 75% chance of not operating after this.

I also recommend these products for your Rustler:
- http://www.traxxas.com/products/electric/rustler3707/trx_rustler3707_accessories.htm (3340 VXL-3s Cooling Fan $25.00)
- http://www.teamepiconline.com/shop/item_new.asp?item=7640
- http://www.teamepiconline.com/shop/item_new.asp?item=TEP5001
- http://www.teamepiconline.com/shop/item_new.asp?item=4456
- http://www.rpmrcproducts.com/products/traxxas/SandRDex.htm

You should also check out this website:

http://www.traxxas.com/support/kb_search.php?action=artikel&cat=126&id=431

Notice:
You don’t have to buy all the products I listed. If you have any other questions to pro-long the life of your rustler, please send me a message and I’ll get back to you asap. I also recommend that you check out the hobby shop search engines. Most hobby shops can help you with your questions.

RC How-To: Change shock oil in Traxxas shocks

Hobbico After Run Engine Oil 2 oz. $2.25 Keep your engine in top condition and make it last longer. Add a few drops of after run down the carburetor and glow plug hole oil, and flip it over a few times when you are through for the day….

Traxxas Air Filter Oil: T-Maxx 2.5, 3.3, Revo $2.50 This is a 1.75 oz bottle of Air Filter Oil from Traxxas. Used to treat foam air filter elements to increase their filtering capacity, and extend engine life. 1.75 fluid ounce bottle provides oil for many applications, and is still small enough to fit easily into a field bag or tool box….

Team Associated Silicone Shock Oil 40wt $2.33 This is a bottle of Associated Electrics silicone shock oil used with oil-filled shocks….

The ultra-realistic SC8 was designed to look like full-size 4WD race trucks that compete on short course off-road tracks around the country. Team Associated's all-new SC8e kit brings all of that scale excitement to those who prefer the awesome performance, convenience, and cleanliness of electric power.

Like the SC8, the SC8e was designed to meet the scale specifications and handling of full-size short course race trucks. It's all there! A durable and realistic clear race truck body, KMC™ wheels with realistic off-road tires, scale suspension travel, full roll-cage, and functional mud flaps result in an unparalleled scale experience.

Good looks mean nothing without the engineering to back it up. Team Associated's engineering team has developed a practical chassis design that incorporates the same exceptional strength, durability, cornering capability, jumping ability, and rough track handling that characterize the nitro SC8. With special features such as a hard anodized machined chassis, correctly balanced and optimized weight distribution, composite Big Bore shocks featuring 4mm gold shafts, and upgraded steering system, the SC8e is right at home on the race track - just like its full-size counterparts.

Based on a lengthened version of the 6-time ROAR National Championship-winning RC10T4, the engineers behind the doors in Area-51 made the SC10 both all show and all go. The result is the SC10 kit, an authentic scale racing experience.

The SC10 comes ready to assemble with a clear short course race truck body, KMC™ style wheels, aggressive tread multi-terrain tires, all which have been designed to look just like the full-size race trucks that run in short course off-road series around the country. The world of high-performance 1:10 scale electric RC has never before seen this level of scale accuracy. It’s easy to see that the SC10 is another champion by design.

Note: Body comes clear. Assembly, painting and decals required. Team decals sold separately.