jordan_bench10 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Coming together a bit more now Installed the humongous turnbuckles too Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk And where do i get some of them ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrighty8766 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I'll add you too his group on Facebook now bud Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrighty8766 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 To be honest they aren't at all necessary they are a tight fit but they look cool as hell Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autobutcher Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 That's a meaty looking beast, what combo will be going in this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrighty8766 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 That's a meaty looking beast, what combo will be going in this? 1717 and xerun 150a....soon to be xl2 once funds allow it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autobutcher Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Nice, hope there will be a vid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin34 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Very nice mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Looks spot on, so far. What hex method did you go for? I tried the Hot Racing hexes, but they failed. I'm now using the HPI hexes, much simpler design that's less likely to fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrighty8766 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Nice, hope there will be a vid. There will be sooner or later Very nice mate Thanks Martin Looks spot on, so far. What hex method did you go for? I tried the Hot Racing hexes, but they failed. I'm now using the HPI hexes, much simpler design that's less likely to fail. I used to use the hot racing 17mm hexes without any issues, have sold them on now as I'm running the baja wheels....I went for the integy +6mm offset 24mm hexes and I did that for a few reasons, 1. The extra offset for better handling 2. The enclosed wheel nuts to keep all the crap out 3. They were cheaper 4. I have heard that the hpi 24mm wear around the axle due to only being held on by an m5 nut as apposed to the threaded sleeve in the integy 24's and HR 17's Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 How much does each wheel and tyre weigh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrighty8766 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 KM dirtbuster's on star wheels weigh 428g Proline trenchers on desperado's weigh 384g The stock wheels weigh 310g Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Yeah, I think my Trenchers came in at 360. That's why I stopped using them, I wanted to shed some weight. Shame, they're awesome bloody tyres! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrighty8766 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Yeah, I think my Trenchers came in at 360. That's why I stopped using them, I wanted to shed some weight. Shame, they're awesome bloody tyres! I think badlands are just about the best, they only weigh in around 260-280g I think Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 I agree, but the Trencher will run anywhere, Badlands will be destroyed by road running. So as an all round basher tyre, the Trencher wins. However, like you said, the Badlands are superb off road AND weigh less, win win. I do hope that Proline eventually release a normal 30 series Trencher, that'd be a great all round tyre that doesn't stress your drivetrain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autobutcher Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Can't fault Badlands on grass but very short dry grass and hardpack they struggle, used mine since last Autumn but now on the lookout for a Summer tyre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrighty8766 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I agree, but the Trencher will run anywhere, Badlands will be destroyed by road running. So as an all round basher tyre, the Trencher wins. However, like you said, the Badlands are superb off road AND weigh less, win win. I do hope that Proline eventually release a normal 30 series Trencher, that'd be a great all round tyre that doesn't stress your drivetrain. My initial plan was to shed weight, I originally bought some truggy wheels/tyres to fit but then I was having a look on RCModelz website and saw that their dirtbuster wheels/tyres were only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 That's why I switched boots, get the weight down to as close to 300 grams per corner as possible. Below would be better, but I'm happy with I've got on at the mo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin34 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Mine is almost done now.Just waiting for a new body shell.Red bead lock rings and I mite go for the Alza bulk braces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrighty8766 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 That's why I switched boots, get the weight down to as close to 300 grams per corner as possible. Below would be better, but I'm happy with I've got on at the mo. What boots are you running now?Mine is almost done now.Just waiting for a new body shell.Red bead lock rings and I mite go for the Alza bulk braces. I went straight for all the alza bits, some prefer to wait till they break stuff before they upgrade, the choice is yours Have you got a photo of your rig? I don't think I have seen it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Traxxas 3.8" Chevrons mounted on Proline Desperados. Rubbish grip, but tough as nails and can be used on any surface. That's why they're such good basher tyres. They also make their own unique sound on Tarmac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin34 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 What boots are you running now? I went straight for all the alza bits, some prefer to wait till they break stuff before they upgrade, the choice is yours Have you got a photo of your rig? I don't think I have seen it Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkMines not that different from a stock savage Tug.It has Alza carbon stock length tvp's,carbon motor plate and carbon sevo plate.T-maxx wheelie bar.Hyper 17mil hubs,integy rear hub delete and thunder tiger wheels and tyres.It has the stock 2350 motor and ESC but it flys on just 4s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrighty8766 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Traxxas 3.8" Chevrons mounted on Proline Desperados. Rubbish grip, but tough as nails and can be used on any surface. That's why they're such good basher tyres. They also make their own unique sound on Tarmac. I can imagine the noise that they make, similar tread to a lot of the tamiya stuff Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrighty8766 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Mines not that different from a stock savage Tug.It has Alza carbon stock length tvp's,carbon motor plate and carbon sevo plate.T-maxx wheelie bar.Hyper 17mil hubs,integy rear hub delete and thunder tiger wheels and tyres.It has the stock 2350 motor and ESC but it flys on just 4s I didn't realise alza made carbon stuff, was it a while back when you got them? I can't find anything on the website Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I've got three trucks running them; two are the old skool 3.2" versions, one is the later 3.8". Love this hobby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin34 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 I didn't realise alza made carbon stuff, was it a while back when you got them? I can't find anything on the website Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I asked him to make them for me.They are 4mil thick and lighter than the skinny stock tvp's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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