Shokka Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Any recommendations for servo upgrades? I'm soon going to be going brushless on 2s and i'm looking for a decent servo that will not cost the earth but will do a better job than the stock one. Much obliged chaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Turnigy TGY-1501 is a popular choice https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigytm-tgy-1501mg-mg-servo-15-5kg-0-16sec-60g.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 7 minutes ago, Shokka said: Any recommendations for servo upgrades? Sure it's been asked in this thread, try a search. What's wrong with stock one? Most time front wheels are in air and are relatively small and light, so dont need anything with lots torque, PowerHD/Turnigy 1501MG should be adequate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shokka Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 1 minute ago, locky said: Sure it's been asked in this thread, try a search. What's wrong with stock one? Most time front wheels are in air and are relatively small and light, so dont need anything with lots torque, PowerHD/Turnigy 1501MG should be adequate. Thanks. I did use search, so sorry to be a pain because I do know rule number 1 of forum use is "ALWAYS SEARCH!@!!@!!;". However due to being an extreme novice, when I search servos in this thread the main posts coming up are those merely mentioning the servo rather than actually suggesting upgrades and such. Any that are go right over my head due to inexperience. Hence the post, for my own clarity more than anything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 7 minutes ago, Shokka said: Thanks. I did use search, so sorry to be a pain because I do know rule number 1 of forum use is "ALWAYS SEARCH!@!!@!!;". However due to being an extreme novice, when I search servos in this thread the main posts coming up are those merely mentioning the servo rather than actually suggesting upgrades and such. Any that are go right over my head due to inexperience. Hence the post, for my own clarity more than anything. Have a read of the first post in this thread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shokka Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 6 minutes ago, stretch said: Have a read of the first post in this thread. Yea i've had a look at that. The 2 options for servo (one for speed the other for torque). Unfortunately a few of the links in the post seem to just reload the page at the same post rather than skipping to the relevant members guide. So I will have to do some further trawling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 7 minutes ago, Shokka said: do some further trawling https://www.modelsport.co.uk/alturn-usa-high-performance-race-servo-high-speed-/rc-car-products/359785 Nice and reasonably quick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 20 minutes ago, Shokka said: Yea i've had a look at that. The 2 options for servo (one for speed the other for torque). Unfortunately a few of the links in the post seem to just reload the page at the same post rather than skipping to the relevant members guide. So I will have to do some further trawling. A lot of links broke when the forum upgraded I'll have a look when I get a minute. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy37 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 1 hour ago, everclear1984 said: The battery tray is 160x50x26. There you go, good price too! https://hobbyking.com/en_us/zippy-6000mah-2s2p-35c-hardcase-pack.html Nice one, I'll prob get 3/4 so the postage from the US is worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Don't order from the US, just select the UK warehouse. My friend accidentally ordered a lipo from the international warehouse and it was picked up and destroyed when it reached the UK. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy37 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 11 hours ago, Shokka said: Zippy lipos are really good. I use a 4000mah 2s in my firestorm. Also just got t bone bumpers and they make a world of difference in terms of protection. As for chargers, since I'm still new to the rc hobby world, I got a fairly basic balance charger from robotbirds ... which for the money is actually really good. Balances well and has a storage function which always takes them to a good storage voltage level. Can be found here .. https://www.robotbirds.co.uk/default/ft680-ac-dc-80watt-charger.html .... but again, I guess this is quite an entry level balance charger. Cheers Shokka cant see if the charger comes with Deans plugs ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 17 minutes ago, Peachy37 said: Cheers Shokka cant see if the charger comes with Deans plugs ? theres in in the picture first red/black cables on left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 30 minutes ago, Peachy37 said: Nice one, I'll prob get 3/4 so the postage from the US is worth it err they are in the uk warehouse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shokka Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 22 minutes ago, Peachy37 said: Cheers Shokka cant see if the charger comes with Deans plugs ? As mentioned yea it does indeed have deans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjh23 Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 I'm just looking at a couple motors for our firestorm, 1 is a 5200kv 4 pole 1 is a 4370kv 2pole which would be better, we run 2 cell Lipo and have a sc8-wp esc fitted. Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 I'd personally choose the 4 pole 5200kv one if running 2 cell. My original Firestorm Flux came with a 5700kv motor and I loved it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrighty8766 Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 I'd choose 4 pole over a 2 pole any day 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chewbacca Posted March 1, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 1, 2017 4 Poles will get the job done twice as quickly as 2. In Pre-Brexit Britain these things matter. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjh23 Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 (edited) Thanks guys, I'm on it Its ordered Edited March 1, 2017 by jjh23 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbashbosh Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 I've had the very well maintained roller off OStewart to repair mine. I think I'll move over my main chassis with electrics and reuse the rest of the car as its loads better than my current one. Didn't realise they were so shiny when new haha. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbashbosh Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Chassis swap completed and titanium rods and white upgrade ball joints fitted. Also from the man himself!Lots of spares Staggered knobbly wheels to try out too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy37 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Looks cool, anyone used a Hellion Select 10 sc ?. Was set on a Firestorm but those Hellions seem to have good reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Peachy37 said: Looks cool, anyone used a Hellion Select 10 sc ?. Was set on a Firestorm but those Hellions seem to have good reviews. @Noj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EquinoxRC Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) Where can i buy the 5x14 metal washers that come with HPI Wheels? All i find is the plastic ones. Is it ok if i use something smaler? As long as it is centered on the wheel should be ok i think. Edited March 11, 2017 by EquinoxRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.K Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 1 hour ago, EquinoxRC said: Where can i buy the 5x14 metal washers that come with HPI Wheels? All i find is the plastic ones. Is it ok if i use something smaler? As long as it is centered on the wheel should be ok i think. https://wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/206510/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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