dazp1976

I have the GPM alloy holders on mine. Also have the hinge pins off the D812. I don't think I've ran mine for about 4 years now though!.

I also had this happen. But.... Nothing to do with the cold. It was ran too hard on the previous use. Yes they do say that cold is not good for them but mainly if temps are in the minus figures. I wouldn't store them outside in winter myself. Mine are lipo bagged inside buscuit tins in a cupboard.

Unless you are permanently running on a grass field. I generally have to drop about 5 teeth on the pinny if I come off the black stuff onto the grass.

Worth keeping an eye on: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165145111174?hash=item26736a6a86:g:1jMAAOSwav1hdBZh I usually get mine off ebay. Either new or new unopened. Never had trouble with use however if withing last 4-6 years dated. WD all the way. Black or purple. I've a 2015 6tb purple in a media player. On nearly 24/7. (reds tend to be 5400) great for storing media though.

I charge loads at a time. If I don't use them within 24hrs I discharge them again to 50% and store. They've lasted well. If you run them hard when low so they drop below 3.2v they will bite you.

WD40 dries the bearings out. Also it attracts dust/dirt. Use GT85 on metal parts all the way. Also doesn't attract dust/dirt. Silicone on plastics only. These are from experience with industrial automated machinery.

Don't waste your money on that p.o.s. It only handles 50w per channel on AC power input, it's MISLEADING!. If you try to charge at 1C it will max out at 4.5A on those batteries and will likely last you a few weeks if that. Ohms law suggests you want 55.5w each for those batteries + 10% for efficiency losses. Buy this instead: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363400477739?epid=7038996278&hash=item549c5b3c2b:g:Vr0AAOSw5NVgu58k Does 130w per channel on both AC & DC. Capable of charging up to 4 of thosse 3s lipo's at once if needed!.

What's the point of this charger? It is MISLEADING!. Can only charge at 50w per channel on AC mains. Will only just about handle those batteries at 1C. You can get an Imax B6AC 50w for <£25. (£50 for 2). Overlander only does 100w pc with a seperate psu unit. Expensive for what it is afaic!!!.

Fitted your last?. Why?. Do you keep breaking them?. If you have a broken one (or any other metal bits) that's measurable / copyable. I might take a look at it. A couple of months and my new cnc project should be finished, or close to it. Been out of rc (and most things) for a long while lately (medical).

That's a new one on me for the fronts! Normally only the rears. Is it used or new? If used then it may have different ones in off another buggy. Try limiting your suspension travel using the grub screws in the arms so they don't lower too far down (droop) I'd suggest trying the vorza cvd's if all else fails. They are 92mm length. The trophy are 91mm. I'll see if I still have both around and look at the lengths. You can get just the shafts for those Vorza ones too BUT the axles are smaller so have to buy the entire units first off as you can't mix/match the 2 joints.

Yep the difference is huge. I've found a complete set. Not that cheap anymore but I'd say it's worth it for the difference and the lifespan: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brake-Complete-for-Hb-Hot-Bodies-D817-D819-204322-114759-C8029-C8059-86077/372843869617?hash=item56cf39f5b1:g:0XQAAOSweS5dz99t

If you get anymore grief once it's 'fixed' change to the 3 shoe from HB racing. They're great. 3 shoe Clutch system: #67525 - Flywheel (3pins/Black) #101199 - RACING CLUTCH SHOES (3PCS) #101201 - RACING CLUTCH SPRINGS (3PCS) #HBC8059 - FLYWHEEL NUT (LIGHTNING SERIES) #B121 or #B021 (or similar) Ball bearing 5x10x4mm Or optional 3 shoe springs #67220 - Clutch Springs (1.1mm/3pcs) for later clutch release at higher rpm. Optional alloy 3 shoes #101778 - ALUM. RACING CLUTCH SHOES GUNMETAL (3PCS) If you then need instructions on how to fit them go here: https://hbracing.com/en/downloads-en/ Scroll down to the D8T 1/8 Nitro Off-Road 4WD Truggy instruction manual It should be on page 36.

I sold my main used Flux one and kept the one that was/is still being rebuilt. Haven't used it for around 2 years at least. Been busy messing with a new cnc mill conversion. I must check my Lipo's and hope they aren't knackered from being in storage for so long! 😟