moparmagiclives Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Monster truck, pulling trucks don't use planetary hubs. The extra wheel speed of higher gearing is good for the way they run now. I was referring to pull sled racing. I just don't see it happening with the needs of those trucks, without a bunch if gear reduction and stupid high rpm, more so then turbin engines. I guess the sled they pull could be their own battery pack, wouldn't that be crazy. Like 30k volts running 3 giant motors. With zoomies bolted to the sides, ...for cooling of coarse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 Modern racing monster trucks don't sled pull any more, haven't really since they started becoming monster trophy trucks instead of monster pick ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I was referring to pull sled racing. I just don't see it happening with the needs of those trucks, without a bunch if gear reduction and stupid high rpm, more so then turbin engines. I guess the sled they pull could be their own battery pack, wouldn't that be crazy. Like 30k volts running 3 giant motors. With zoomies bolted to the sides, ...for cooling of coarse. Yeah, I don't see it for a pulling truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparmagiclives Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Sure it is a gimmick but they can use it for R&D and for a sales pitch. Not for the Monster truck but it has other uses . I think it is just a test Mule for the battery company. Will they show up at a Tractor Pull next ! Oh the Horror !!!!! LOL I'm not talking about the them, i was referring to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 First the tractor pull part is pure Sarcasm. Second what they are up to is not about a green monster truck. Third when this thing goes viral with a video it will bring people calling to them for their product. Free advertising . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 Guess somebody put a small, grainy video of it on Facebook............guess that's appropriate for a truck called Bigfoot http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=3820640920443 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 Here's a couple new videos of it in action! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixx Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 That's weird not hearing a "monster" motor. It's still pretty trippy though. I still want the gas guzzling, fire breathing, ear killin, mega motors!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 What he just said . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raildogg Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 As a casual fan of this type of Motor Racing this has one outstanding human benefit not mentioned. Ever notice how many kids wear ear protection, if this cliks it will be a kid safe form of Motor Racing. Ever been to a NASCAR Sprint Race, LOUD OR WHAT !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRWho95 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Diesel powered monster trucks are the coolest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostreet Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Weird. sounds like a giant RC truck lol. pretty neat though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 I hope they have it turned down since they are using it in such a small area because other wise the performance isn't all that impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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