I also am a proud owner of a Traxxas Stampede XL5.
I have had this Stampede since my thirteenth birthday back in October of 06'.
Current Upgrades:
BOCA bearings throughout.
Deans Ultras on battery and motor connections.
RPM front and rear knuckles.
Epic 17T motor.
Since this was my first hobby-grade RC it shows some wear and tear of trying to do things I shouldn't have tried, but, it's gotten me here with no problems and still runs like a champ. I planned on going brushless with a MambaMaxx system, but, I now feel that is pretty pointless to do in a 1:10 monster truck. I'll save that money and buy myself something different; so, this is a completed project and just a great all around basher!
Pictures:
Remix Video:
http://s73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...t=ecd12685.pbr
Video:
Waaaaaa-boom:
http://s73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...t=100_1984.flv
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