Lo08nyb Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Hi guys looking to get a new kit to build have around 180 quid just for the kit so excluding motors and battery's can any one suggest a good kit to build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Does it have to be a kit? There aren't many 1/8 kits just rtr and rolling chassis. Have a look at the hyper ss buggy and the ss truggy(think that's what its called). If not just have a browse on Modelsport and see if anything takes your fancy. If you have any questions about the model just ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lo08nyb Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 Hi Alex, I fancy building a car, last one I built was 12/13 years ago! Planning to run it on grassed areas and mud (we have a few farmers fields near us) so would you recommend a truggy or buggy? Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I've used a 1/8 truggy off road and a 1/8 buggy on a track so my option might not be that useful to you or necessary. For multi use on road, track and off road I would pick the buggy as they handle much better. I don't think they make a kit so you could buy a rolling chassis new or buy a nitro strip it down and convert it to electric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lo08nyb Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 I Don't mind looking at 1/10 size looks like ther is a few self build kits available in that size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 They are not as good at the off road stuff so might struggle with the terrain you plan to run on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lo08nyb Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 Is this team C buggy worth a punt? http://www.modelsport.co.uk/team-c-1-8-ep-buggy-stoke-e-tr8e-4wd-kit/rc-car-products/381006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingPin Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 A Truggy will get over more terrain than a Buggy will, and a Monster truck beats both..... Kingpin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I'm not sure, I can't recall anyone on the forum using them before so can't comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lo08nyb Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 Hi guys, going to order the team C buggy, have seem some good reviews online, spoke with modelsport.co.uk and they had good things to say about the kit to build. Trying to plan a set up esc etc... Would this esc & motor - HOBBYWING Combo 3400KV Brushless Motor + EZRUN Waterproof SC8 120A ESC + Card? What kind of lipos would be good to run with this? Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboyneil Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 (edited) Good choice with the stoke buggy it's the same as the team c t8e buggy and ansmann x8e. The combo you mention won't work the esc might be ok but motor you want 1900kv-2200kv I'd say this esc http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251462221402 as you said and this motor http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251422760008 But at that price I'd get this motor for the fact its waterproof http://www.ebay.com/itm/291066801235 And lipos try these http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__29013__Turnigy_nano_tech_6000mah_2S2P_65_130C_Hardcase_Lipo_Pack_UK_Warehouse_.html Edited July 8, 2014 by fatboyneil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lo08nyb Posted July 9, 2014 Author Share Posted July 9, 2014 (edited) Hi fatboyneil, Thank you for your advice! That leopard motor is 2700kv will that still be ok? can you recommend a good lipo charger? Also the buggy looks like it can take two lipos could I run 2 x the one you are suggesting? Many thanks! Edited July 9, 2014 by Lo08nyb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboyneil Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 (edited) Sorry wrong motor and yes two lipos makes your 4s try this motor http://www.ebay.com/itm/301231336242 The one before would work but don't know how well I ran turnigy ones off hobbyking http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__19114__Turnigy_1_8th_Scale_4_Pole_Brushless_Motor_2100KV.html And http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__17980__Turnigy_1_8th_Scale_4_Pole_Brushless_Motor_1900KV.html The 1900kv is a good choice as it gives more torque so you can use a larger pinion think I had a 19t on mine As far as chargers go take your pick http://www.modelsport.co.uk/chargers/rc-car-categories/9920/992030&MSAttributeID%5B34%5D=618&MSAttributeID%5B35%5D=886 The one I'm getting soon is the orion one duo but not read any reviews on it yet someone else might be able to surgest a good one Edited July 10, 2014 by fatboyneil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lo08nyb Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 Would this battery work with your suggested set up? http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=29003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboyneil Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Yes but with those I've found only one in four will be usable as they don't have matched sells in other words one sell discharges quicker than the other killing the battery by the time the esc auto cutoff has worked but give them a try you'll need two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lo08nyb Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share Posted July 11, 2014 Just pushed the button on the esc and 2100kv motor + some servos for the buggy. Had a little result the mrs had been looking on my iPad and seen all the buggys I'd been looking at and has kindly ordered it for my birthday only catch is that I would be able to start the build till 1st of August. I will go for the more expensive lipos, have a charger already so now just need the radio gear any more recommendations? Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboyneil Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Radio gear well it depends on what you want if you plan on racing at some point avoid the flysky gt3c but if your only bashing its the best value for money handset you can get me personally I'd recommend any of the sanwa radios this caught my eye http://www.smddirect.co.uk/101a30875a-mx-v-rx-37w-radio-set-waterproof-with-black-steerwheel-2334 But I'm a stick user so had to get the gemini x while their on offer but they cost as much as your kit so I wouldn't recommend that one Just remember your radio will last you longer than the car will till recently I still had a thirty year old acoms handset that I got from beaties when I was a kid it had been in about twelve different cars over the years and still worked when I sold it so buy a good one it will last you a long time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lo08nyb Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Thanks for all your help Neil, also how would you set up the 2 lipos running together at the same time? I have ordered all the kit apart from lipos and radio gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboyneil Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) Ah now the tricky stuff you need to wire the betteries in series for this you'll need to be able to solder then you make a bridge wire with two 4mm bullets on the end to go from - on one to + on the other then by putting the same 4mm bullets on the end of the esc wires they then go in the remaining +&- battery terminals like this These aren't the same batteries but what your doing is turning two 2s lipos and making them a hump pack the only other way is using a deans series battery connector problem with that your adding more wire for things to go wrong with Edited July 14, 2014 by fatboyneil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lo08nyb Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 Hi Neil, Thanks for the reply, doesn't seem too difficult then. Think I'll have to wait till pay day to order the lipos for the buggy had a few drinks on Friday and went a little crazy ordering parts lol Then due to the issues with the charger I bought a brushless set up and lipos for the TC3 nothing too high spec as I'd rather put more money into the buggy project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lo08nyb Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 Hi guys, Buggy has arrived even tho I'm not aloud to touch it till 1st of aug Also bought an absima Controler and receiver bundle and some additional pinions. So set up is as follows: Team c tr8e buggy Motor - turnigy 2100kv 4 pole Esc - ezrun sc8 120a Radio - Absima Cr3p Total spent so far is around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboyneil Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Servo either savox sc0252 or better http://www.modelsport.co.uk/savox-sh0252-standard-size-digital-servo-torque-/rc-car-products/36398 Or this http://www.modelsport.co.uk/savox-sc-1256-coreless-digital-servo-high-torque-/rc-car-products/31644 Bit overkill that last one but it will last longer than the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lo08nyb Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 Cor didn't relies how expensive they are! What do you think of the set up I'll be running? Also I have 2 of these lipos for my TC3 http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__29003__Turnigy_5000mAh_2S1P_7_4v_30C_hardcase_pack_ROAR_APPROVED_UK_Warehouse_.html Would I be able to run them in the team C with out any issues? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboyneil Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 (edited) I'd have gone for the 1900kv motor as it runs cooler but that all looks ok just get yourself a 17t pinion I wouldn't go much higher with that setup and when you do get better batteries like the ones I linked or any higher c rated batteries you'll tell the difference Edited July 23, 2014 by fatboyneil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lo08nyb Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share Posted July 26, 2014 Hi Neil, I plan on getting the battery's you linked might order them this afternoon. Just a quick question I been looking at the motor today and noticed that the cables on it are all black and not colour coded....anyway of working out which is which? I don't fancy just hooking it up and hoping for the best lol Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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