Losi MTXL -45cc Bartolone Modded Rovan Engine

[@marcoguerra5124]

Hey whats up gman . Was wondering can you still get parts for the mtxl i need a dogbone for the front . Thanks gman

[@SteelCityRC]

Sup man! The front uses CV axles I do believe. Losi quit making them and hard to find. I been using Fast Lane Machine "FLM" axles and lower arms. They are listed under dbxl extended arm kit at DDM racing. The V1 dbxl fit straight on. To get bigger pins you can use extended dbxl 2.0 arms and axles. Have to change the diff drive cups to accept the bigger pins. Hope that makes sense lol

[@marcoguerra5124]

Yea thanks

[@RICHIE_RICH89]

I by luck just got 4 rc max 50gt,s and even a 40 . I do have a alx 71 and rc max 70 but these babies i cant wait to run. Just mega balls hands down the one is 22hp on 110 race gas. The compression is high though so it works well

[@SteelCityRC]

Nice. I don't have any big bores like that. Just can't bring myself to spend that much on a RC car. I didn't even spend that much on the 1:1 classic car I drive.. Thanks for stopping by to rub it in ahahahaha

[@rcpd3157]

Very Nice!😎

[@SteelCityRC]

Thank you very much! This is one of my favorites. Appreciate you stopping by to check it out 👊

[@jondoe6618]

Love the sound of this beast! I kinda really want a rovan. Might pick one up someday. I really, really, really, do NOT need any more RC's though.....

[@SteelCityRC]

Thanks man! I totally get what you are saying. On the ride home I was honestly thinking about selling out and putting the money into my Mustang. Then next year restart again.

[@rcOhio]

@@SteelCityRC no no no Gorley

[@jondoe6618]

@@SteelCityRC Yea. I don't really want to sell any, as I have a pretty decent collection. Well maybe my redcat volcano. POS. I just went all in way too fast. I was sooooo excited when I got my XMAXX. Swore I would drive it every week!!! Drove it once in the past 3 months lol. Now I am into fpv freestyle drones. That is a pretty expensive habbit. Not hobby, HABBIT lol Already have 5 drones, and 1 on the way. Yup HABBIT..... And just got a gopro for said drone addiction.

[@SteelCityRC]

@@rcOhio 😁🤣😂

[@SteelCityRC]

@@jondoe6618 habbit, hobby, addiction. They all kinda mingle together 😄😀

[@jerseyjasongasrc2576]

Send servo in for warranty if still have it they will repair for free go on there website print form enjoy nice truck

[@SteelCityRC]

Sup man. Thanks. But Hitec will not fix it. They told me years ago through email one year warranty with recipt. It is a couple years old and no recipt. Thanks for looking out. I have sent a couple for repairs in the past. Maybe I will email them again. I have three total that need love. Thanks for stopping by 👊 🤘

[@jerseyjasongasrc2576]

@@SteelCityRC don't worry just send it what I do is send it in if you ask them they won't do it just write on the form the Date of purchase within a year works for me

[@jerseyjasongasrc2576]

For the couple dollars in shipping worth a shot they pay for return shipping for ya I have had many repaired outside of a year some more then once

[@SteelCityRC]

@@jerseyjasongasrc2576 thanks for the info. Will send in

[@RICHIE_RICH89]

Id have to go up on the pinion a hair.

[@SteelCityRC]

Hello. The clutch can't handle any more gearing. I had a bigger pinion on it. Just sat there smoking lol. Appreciate you stopping by 👊 🤘

[@Ryan-gf3jf]

Awesome Vid! That thing is ripping with that MTXL!

[@SteelCityRC]

Thanks man! It seems pretty good. I am still working out other bugs I have had with it. Lol kinda frustrating. Appreciate you stopping by 👊 🤘

[@rcOhio]

She’s running great brother! That engine definitely likes the smaller radius on those tires!

[@SteelCityRC]

Thanks! I was messing with the tune in between the switch shutting off lol. Towards the end it was ripping well. Definitely likes the smaller tires.

[@Resurrection9]

I just picked up one of these trucks used and am having problems finding parts. Those Flm arms you are using, are they for the DBXL? Thanks and that Mtxl of yours is awesome 👍

[@SteelCityRC]

@Resurrection9 yeah. This truck is hard to find parts for. Yes FLM extended arms for the dbxl v1 fit right on. Appreciate you stopping by 👊 🤘

[@Resurrection9]

@@SteelCityRC thanks for getting back 👍

[@jprc1386]

Awesome coverage of the beast💪. Sucks all the trouble bro. You'll have those days. Respect u not editing it 👊. One day you'll have to show me some of these big scale gasers. Very impressive bro. I've been itching to get my Arrma 5th scales out.

[@SteelCityRC]

Sup bro! Thanks man. Any time you wanna hang out hit me up. Everyone is so busy that 90 percent of the time I am by myself. But ya I figured I would bring everyone along with my struggles 😁! Appreciate you stopping by 👊 🤘

[@jprc1386]

@@SteelCityRC absolutely will brother. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘💪💪💪💪💪💪💪👊👊👊👊👊👊

[@woogienitro]

Also the dark soul direct harness

[@SteelCityRC]

That is a good harness for sure. I will probably do the wiring myself. Been putting it off. Although I did go through the Losi one with some solder. Probably just add a good switch and be done.

[@Caucafrican15]

Looking good and sounded good G Man.

[@SteelCityRC]

Thanks man! Pretty happy with this truck. Also happy to not have too much power and carry it home every use. Appreciate you stopping by 👊 🤘

[@bluegroovemodelsports9650]

Xt60 panel mount, with a tethered U wire is only way to go .

[@SteelCityRC]

You are talking in another language to me right now. I will look into what yiu are talking about. Untill then the switch is eliminated. Thanks for stopping by 👊 🤘

[@paintendaveextremecollisio8057]

👍

[@SteelCityRC]

Thanks man!! 👊🤘

[@dat2498]

Could I please have that motor for my vekta 5 lol naw really dope build brother

[@SteelCityRC]

Ahahahaha. Thanks man. If I sell it. Would you want it?

[@dat2498]

@@SteelCityRC yes yes

[@glenngillan739]

I had this same thing happen to me and the only thing I could think of it being was the kill switch. I switched it to a different brand and haven’t had a problem since.

[@SteelCityRC]

Very annoying that switch. It is always something with RC ahahaha. I will get it going yet again. Appreciate you stopping by 👊 🤘

[@DEADBROKE-SN_NATION]

Super low gearing?

[@SteelCityRC]

Hello. I have 21/61 gears in there. Was a bit too steep for stock MTXL tires. With these super spikes it seems nearly perfect. Thanks for watching 👊🤘

[@Crack3drc]

I would replace that switch with a push button one!

[@SteelCityRC]

Annoying. That was a first. I hated to waste the footage. But the darn switch made me look like a clown ahahahaha. Oh well. I will fix it. Appreciate you stopping by 👊 🤘

[@Crack3drc]

@@SteelCityRC I love your videos! All good info. Sometimes things happen, you can with them and learn... Or you don't. I chose the first option! That rig is just awesome!

[@SteelCityRC]

@@Crack3drc right on RC brother

[@philthyrc2748]

I have that problem with my mtxl the switch goes bad and it sticks between on/off !! Get rid of the switch or that will keep happening with all the stock switches I went through 3 finally did away with it!!

[@SteelCityRC]

Hey what's up man. This is the second switch now. First one got rusty and was hard to move. Then eventually failed. This one is fairly new that I put dielectric grease down in it. I think it is just too smooth of movement now and turns off. So ya I think it is getting tossed. No switch at all. Just plug in and go. Tjanks for the tips 👊🤘

[@steveob7533]

G-Man, that Brovan 45 sounds good in there! I run the Killer RC lighted power switch and haven't had any issues like this. I swapped to these switched after having 2 MTXL switches go bad on me. What you running for gearing and drive train (shafts and diff fluid)?

[@SteelCityRC]

Thanks man! Good to see ya! I will look into that power switch. Thanks for the info. Ya man. This engine has it's place. It doesn't like the big stock tires and this gearing. Handled the super spikes much better. I am using 21/61 Vertigo pinion and dbxl spur. The center shafts are all stock. The axle shafts are FLM that came in the aluminum arm kit. Diff oil I am light to some. 100F 500C 100R. Thanks for swinging by brother 👊🤘

[@steveob7533]

@@SteelCityRC thanks for the info. I've got the 40GT in mine running 32/61 with Badlands it's liking it, but I blew the rear diff. Haven't had a minute to break it down yet, but it's got DBXL-E cups with GAP Racing cases. I've already replaced the diff. gears (front and rear) once.

[@SteelCityRC]

@@steveob7533 is it breaking the actual spider gears or the pins? Almost makes me want to keep a small bore in mine

[@steveob7533]

@@SteelCityRC it's breaking the spider gears, I'm probably not shimming it right to ensure I get the best mesh possible. I'm going to try paying close attention to it next time.

[@chicagorc3967]

wow....thats fckin mint!

[@SteelCityRC]

Sup man. I appreciate that. Thanks for stopping by 👊 🤘

[@mrmayhemftw6512]

How did u get them wheels on like that what’s the setup ?

[@SteelCityRC]

Hey what's up man. Those are just IRP wheel adapters with BRP super spike tires and wheels. Thanks for stopping by 👊 🤘

[@mrmayhemftw6512]

@@SteelCityRC thx for explaining it now I can have the same setup for my 1/5 scale that I’m building up and where can I order them parts ?

[@woogienitro]

I run the killer RC switch

[@SteelCityRC]

Thanks man! It must do well. Everyone has suggested it to me. Appreciate the input 👊🤘