Mr_Ambrosius Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Can u switch the arms over on the newer model? I've seen this being advised but only on posts years ago(not that I know how long the flux has been out for!),did u get any adverse effects from switching them around? I'm looking at getting a wheelie bar looked at the recommended tbone(I have the bumpers) but with import tax and delivery its gonna work out around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relativenewbyseb Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 So far I have had no adverse affects however I had seen mentioned in one thread where someone had tried it and then didn't like the angle of the shocks, however I don't see it being a problem :-D I don't know whether the actual arms on the new and old models are any different, and for that matter which one I have! Hehe, got it second hand didn't I :-P Dunno about the wheelie bar I have just killed my body at the. Rear but just apply power smoothly if I don't want a wheelie, can't be bothered with spending more money Sent from my LT30p using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Ambrosius Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 has anyone else removed the spring from the diff? have read about people doing this,anyone know the benefit to this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 arms for all the versions are the same, it's only the electrics/waterproof box that are different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 with better tires im sure you will be able to go faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relativenewbyseb Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Does anyone know of any aluminium steering knuckles at all for the fs? I've gone and broken mine again :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 how did you manage that? i've never broken one, don't forget plastic flexs alloy bends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relativenewbyseb Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Yeah well this plastic snaps :-P haha, doing some jumps, I've seen people do much worse landings with their fs and not break but that was my result :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Ambrosius Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 does anyone else have issues with the sterring not going back into central setting(resetting) properly? i feel like the servo saver is stopping the car from steering properly(reducing movement and not allowing it to return to central) anyone else had this issue? is there a way to remove the servo saver? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relativenewbyseb Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Got these fitted, hopefully they wont snap now :-P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalflashdad Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 out last night to bash with my son and my beloved FS was dead. Don't remember putting it away that way. Just removed the ESC... Beware mice can damage your FS more than you can! More importantly is there a way to repair / replace this cable - runs from the ESC to the Receiver or do I need a new ESC? Ouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalflashdad Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Better Picture. Gnawing is 10mm from the ESC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctech132 Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 I would cut the wires both sides of the frayed wires and pull the 3 wires apart so you can solder each wire together again and slip a bit of heat shrink over to stop shorting or some electrical tape. Then put a larger piece over everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Got these fitted, hopefully they wont snap now :-PI fitted alloy parts to mine and it just coursed more things to break. I would see if rpm made some and fit them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted July 12, 2014 Author Share Posted July 12, 2014 with alloy parts the shock can just move on to the next weakest part which can end up costing more than the original part you've replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relativenewbyseb Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I chose the alloy hubs as lots of people use them on other kits, with the plastic part snapping regularly why not replace it as there is plenty if flex elsewhere, it's different to alloy arms and shock towers Also got my Tbone bumper today :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmmmays Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Note to self: Don't show off how large a tyre balloons to, when on 3s and holding one wheel stationary. Fast way to waste money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Dug out our firestorm after my son killed it bashing it hard & landed it on it's rear end, causing the motor to slip & strip the spur, tore the wheelie bar off the rear bulkhead so I need to re drill 2 x more holes to bolt it back together & replace the spur. It's been good to leave it a while as now we both have fresh interest in getting it up an running again. I'm thinking of dremmeling the battery tray to allow for my turnigy blues which have side exit cables, but I'm concerned that it will weaken the chassis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 yeah common problem on heavy rear landings is the motor moving and spur stripping. I know a few people who've taken a notch out of the side of the battery tray towards the front and none have reported and noticable weakening of the chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 My boy needs a new motor in his fs....I can get a brand new 4800kv stock hpi one for 40 quid delivered from usa ...hes got the stock esc...running stock gearing as far as I'm aware....or is the there any others I sbould b looking at?? Got a b 40 quid or less...he runs 4500mh 2s turny blues....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 does the 40 include import costs/duty etc? is your flux the early one with the motiv esc or the later one? a lot of people run hobbywing motors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 (edited) does the 40 include import costs/duty etc? is your flux the early one with the motiv esc or the later one? a lot of people run hobbywing motors.it works out $53 for the motor plus Edited September 5, 2014 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 the 3800 will work but will be slower on a like for like replacement. If you want the same speed without shelling out on a combo i would look for others around the same kv or just get the hpi one again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Pie man was selling a tenshock motor for around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 (edited) the 3800 will work but will be slower on a like for like replacement. If you want the same speed without shelling out on a combo i would look for others around the same kv or just get the hpi one again.thought this mite b the case...doubt couldget a combo for Edited September 5, 2014 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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