Project: TITAN 2 - Tamiya Extreme Truck (TXT-1)
Here
you will find up-to-date information about my Tamiya Extreme Truck,
otherwise known as the TXT-1. The links under the 'Phases' document
the evolution of the truck. Click on them for more detailed info and
larger pics. Similarly, you can also click on any of the items in
the 'Related Info' section.
Project
Brief
My Juggernaut2
project was named Titan and since the TXT-1 truck uses a very similar
transmission as the Juggernaut2, I thought Titan 2 was a fitting
name. If the Juggernaut 2 was impressive, this truck is off the
scale! To date, I think that this is the best production monster
truck out there. There have been upgrades to the transmission to
make it even more bullet-proof, and the whole suspension has been
upgraded to aftermarket type specs (i.e. multi-link, extended wheelbase
with cantilevers). All this built into a beautifully machined duralumin
chassis. While the Jugg2 looked good, it's performance suffered
from a weak stock suspension setup, but the TXT-1 takes care of
that and still scores high in the looks department.
Not much modifications
required here for good performance. I gave the truck some impressive
compliments though to match - 14-turn double motors, Super Rooster
ESC, ESC cooling fan, Futaba S9402 high-torque servo, Freddy's booties
and blue hardware all over - including a GPM machined motor plate
and Tamiya motor heatsinks.
I'm determined
to do a full detailed review on this truck, so check back soon.
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