supersavage Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 1 hour ago, Carpmart said: Irresponsible behavour with its just rewards! Other than that poor attempt at humour, all I've got to say is bugger! You'll have to get the 5ive out again now, or harvest parts! Lol It started with "watch this". I harvested parts from the XXL I got from you so it was back together within 30mins or so and is ready to go. However I'll be ordering some bits from America tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersavage Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Before I order a few bits can anyone recommend me some stronger diff cups and drive pins? I think I read somewhere in this thread that some use HPI pins but can't remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersavage Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Just ordered the last in stock pair of HD drive cups from Amain along with 2 pairs of yellow springs and a new body as I'm really not keen on the stock one, just hope it fits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I'm pretty sure I bought the HPI pins before, however, I can't find my order. So not much help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) LST2 specification truck, now brushless, originally a basic Raminator. It's powered 2x 3S Nanotech 65-130C 5Ah in series into a CC XL2 with CC U-BEC into a 1717. It weighs a ton, despite the carbon chassis. The 'realistic look' alloy wheels have MGT tyres on them - work quite well but would have preferred wider chevron tyres. Original Raminator wheels, cage removed, electrics installed - batteries split, one at the front for distribution - wheelies too much with standard Losi set-up. Very stable now. Driver in place, cage replaced. Alloys as they arrived - style with the slot in the back to rest on the pin - no hex. Alloys removed, painted, re-mounted - last week, Bodyshell replaced. (Paint on the superglue on the rears I've painted over with black - not perfect but much better now.) Hope you liked it. Al. Edited September 7, 2016 by atom3624 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 That is a pretty sweet truck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) Thanks. Just took a couple of 'latest, latest' photos, with the yellow tidied up a little over the tyres. Hardcore Racing titanium skid plates. Flextek alloy gear cover and radio box. Al. Edited September 7, 2016 by atom3624 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hound Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 thats a proper truck ! what gearing are you running ? do those tyres balloon ? I may get a set for my LST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 All I remember is that it's the smallest TiNi coated Losi spur and ~30-32t pinion - about 2:1 at the spur / pinion. The standard Raminator chevrons were no longer available when I found the alloys - I have quite a 'collection' of spare original complete Raminator wheels so could have steamed off a set I suppose. These used to swell a little - old nitro trait of front going light is better with the front battery BL conversion. Haven't had a chance to really open her up with the alloys - might be a little more stable, and MGT tyres seem pretty decent. Balloon I don't think so, but they do swell a little. It all 'happened' after I moved house - previously I used to run in front of the house, now I have to go to a local park - little time with the little'uns - for now. I know it's a lot easier to charge up, plug in, then run, but it's lost a lot of 'character' from when it was nitro - last motor before this was an LRP ZR32 Spec2 - decent motor!! Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersavage Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Mine wearing it's new body 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Nice job!! Wheels are nice as well. I noticed that once running, it's easily one of the best MT's out there, handling is great, ride too. I could happily stay out a long time!! Problem is the shocks - I found they've been near-perfect once I put the 'socks' on - might be something you'd want to consider. Al. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersavage Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 1 minute ago, atom3624 said: Nice job!! Wheels are nice as well. I noticed that once running, it's easily one of the best MT's out there, handling is great, ride too. I could happily stay out a long time!! Problem is the shocks - I found they've been near-perfect once I put the 'socks' on - might be something you'd want to consider. Al. Thanks. Have to agree on handling and ride it's great. Mine haven't been too bad but I haven't exactly run it much but I'll definitely get some socks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hound Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 love the rammstien body, did you get it like that ? oh and Atom, did you have to mod the mount slots to get a 32t pinny on ? mine is squeezed up against the batt tray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 I'll go and count the teeth now. It is the biggest pinion I could get on and have a bigger Delrin one I couldn't quite get to fit (without modification). Don't think I did any modifying - it's 2-3 years since, or as one of our colleague's says 'I've slept since then'! The count is .... 34t !! Could explain why it flies!! It is faster than it went with the LRP, but not THAT much faster. Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersavage Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 53 minutes ago, The Hound said: love the rammstien body, did you get it like that ? oh and Atom, did you have to mod the mount slots to get a 32t pinny on ? mine is squeezed up against the batt tray. Nope I painted it, everything is paint apart from the lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hound Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 well hats off to you sir, it looks the mutts nuts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeb Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 My lad managed to land the xxl-2e so hard on its rear yesterday that the batteries came flying out, I hate that battery box and straps. I thought I had them nice and secure. No Damage to the car though . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersavage Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Does anyone know if Losi are discontinuing the bumper set (part No: LOSB2401)? Only reason I ask is that I was searching for it on Amain but it said it was discontinued, luckily Modelsport had some stock so I ordered it from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Keep an eye out but I would expect to find quite a few on Ebay.com and check out Jennys RC / JRC - they 'break' a lot of vehicles, particularly Losi. Al. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersavage Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Do you guys run grease or oil in your diffs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 I run oil, with the HD diff cups! Once shimmed properly they are fantastic! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hound Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 8 hours ago, supersavage said: Do you guys run grease or oil in your diffs? You need to run oil in , as this affects how the diff works. heavier oil will limit the amount the diff allows the wheels to turn at different speeds. so you can sort of influence how well the truck steers under power or gets a tail slide on 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersavage Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 I know what it does The reason I ask is the diffs or at least mine anyway don't look like they'll hold the oil very well. What viscosity would you guys recommend I think I have anything from 2,000-60,000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 I can't remember now as I built then ages ago. It was either 20k or 50k. You can get replacement gaskets.. Which might be the problem! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersavage Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Thanks. I have a gasket set with some o-rings. I'll have a play tomorrow and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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