Dom C Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Well today was exciting, Whilst driving round the garden the hyper decides to go flat out into a bench and smashed the bench over which landed on the shell resulting in this. My guess is the RX was at fault as it kept going dodgy at nunroyd (last time i ran it) didin't ever break a arm which i find amazing! Broke a body post and the rear brace snapped off but that was all the damage. It appears the rx wire got chewed up in the driveshaft dog bones thing which caused it do go flat out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUBZN1 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I guess that as bad as it sounds , it's a good job it went in the garden and and not out on the street or the park but good to hear the rest of things held up well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonie Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 ouch... QUE one flat reciver.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom C Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 Well today i decided its about time i stripped and rebuilt the old girl, So i startred with the front end first i rebuilt the diff with 7k oil and then fitted a nut and bolt kit that i bought over a year ago to replace the annoying e clips. Then i decided to do the centre diff (with 10k oil) as it was pretty much dry! Whilst having most of the stuff off the chassis i thought id have a go at wrapping the chassis in cf vinyl to cover the nitro holes and to match the already wrapped servo tray, front brace and centre brace. I also re wrapped the servo tray so that the weave was in the same direction, anal i know! Looks pretty mint if i may say so myself. I then decided to have a go at wrapping the side guards however because they're so curvy and have lots of bits sticking out it didn't look very good so i decided to paint them black instead, just waiting for the second coat to dry and then ill stick them on. Next jobs too do are rebuild the rear end, Rebuild all shocks with stiffer springs, sort new bushings out for the steering as i lost one a few weeks ago and ill probably add some shock socks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revo madnesss Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 thread title is wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom C Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 You're right it is misleading, changing it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzokajoe Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 anticlimax much? I was expecting to see a cf chassis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom C Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 Side guards painted and fitted. (dodgy phone pic) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom C Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 Picked up some GT85 from Halfords today so i cleaned the front end plastics and bolted it on. Just the rear to do now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksprogis Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 It looks sick mate ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom C Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 Thanks Mate Today I had a go at the rear end (no joke intended) cleaned it with GT85 and filled the diff with 5k oil. Then i bolted it back onto the rest of the chassis. Final thing to do is fit the ESC and Receiver (which is in my SC atm) i have ordred the steering parts so they will be fitted soon. Also i might order some black shock socks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom C Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 All done! Amazing just what a bit of tlc can do, this rebuild has totally transformed the car imo. Do i get shock socks or not that is the question umm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom C Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 Well the jam took its toll on the hyper making it look like this. It stood like that intill recently when I jet washed it and started the rebuild replacing lots of bearings etc and I finishing it this morning. Sadly she's been stripped of her electrics as they are now in other cars. However once I have some monies I'm going order either a 2700kv ez run or a tenshock combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Took your time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom C Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 Big update on this! Ordered this shell over 8 weeks ago now and it's finally arrived. (chased them up a couple of weeks ago) From the same supplier I also got some wheels that are pretty close to the Evo wheels. Need to get it mounted up but should look pretty awesome when done. Next to my 1/10 Tamiya Delta. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henzy190 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Looks epic!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksprogis Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Looks Sweet dudee Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Biggest issue I had with mine was the rear suspension travel. Was too soft and the wheels kept hitting hte shell. I cured it by using clone 1/5 springs on the stock hyper shock bodies. Allowed it to run flat and not squat at the back. I need to fit a set of onroad wheels on mine for the tarmac stages next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom C Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 Biggest issue I had with mine was the rear suspension travel. Was too soft and the wheels kept hitting hte shell. I cured it by using clone 1/5 springs on the stock hyper shock bodies. Allowed it to run flat and not squat at the back. I need to fit a set of onroad wheels on mine for the tarmac stages next Yeah your thread shall be rather helpful, mine is only 1mm thick I think so will have to make sure it's properly protected etc. How did it handle with the shocks like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I reckon you need a 1:1, 1:8 and 1:10th shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazzaClio Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Looks great good to see something different . Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom C Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 I reckon you need a 1:1, 1:8 and 1:10th shot You read my mind mate, will be taken soon. Although the 1/1 is a little dusty and dirty atm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Handling was OK with stiff rear shocks. I left the front standard. I also added a couple of thickish skid plate/bumper assemblies. These bottom out and prevent the sheels hitting the shell even on full compression. Handling isn't so hot on very bumpy surfaces....but it at least runs like a proper car, rather than squatting badly as it did before. The hard part was balancing the springing with the ride-height. I cracked a wheel arch on the first run....so take the time to shoe-goo the insides of the wheel arches. Mine was the thicker 1.5mm lexan too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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