RooBoonix Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 brushed motors in water is a good idea, leave them at about 1/4 throttle for a whole pack, there will be loads of crap some out of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneck29 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 umm electrics and water!!! is that really wise. not that i know much about this but seems risky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 yeah it can be done mate. I was thinking does anyone use the app whatsapp? it's available for android/iphone/blackberry and is a free instant messaging service. Was thinking about starting a group on there so we could all chat/keep up to date etc. If you want to be part of it and don't mind sharing your phone number pm me your number and real name and i'll add you to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TobyH Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 This made me laugh! Just added up all the 'Hop-Ups' (carbon and Ali parts) for the FTX Vantage that you can buy. Total came to a whopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 (edited) lol best way is just to bash it and upgrade parts that break. A lot of the parts look nice but are actually rubbish Edited January 4, 2012 by stretch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TobyH Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Standard replacement parts are pretty cheap in comparison. Front suspension mounts for example are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooBoonix Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 im gonna boil my firestorm suspension arm mounts, apparently if you leave them boiling for like a day they can kinda go rubbery! it makes a lot of difference tho, Robin (Bubbles) said that i should boil for 1 hour then turn the heat off and leave to cool in the water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneck29 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 the vantage is a awsom little car for the price, i cant fault it really, outher than you should cheak the mesh on the pin/spur as mine was very tight when i got it. ive orderd mt shell for my fg, will be here in 6-10 days i went for a fibreglass monster beetle shell as i know that will fit as it will aslo fit the ftx punisher and thay are pritty mych the same shape as my leopard and was only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 I was thinking does anyone use the app whatsapp? it's available for android/iphone/blackberry and is a free instant messaging service. Was thinking about starting a group on there so we could all chat/keep up to date etc. If you want to be part of it and don't mind sharing your phone number pm me your number and real name and i'll add you to it. I've started a group on whatsapp so if you want to join pm me your name and number and i'll add you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneck29 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 I've started a group on whatsapp so if you want to join pm me your name and number and i'll add you naa i a iphone geek lolz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 you can get it on iphone as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooBoonix Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 PM coming your way dudey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 added to group mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooBoonix Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 (edited) im getting impatient already! only ordered the T-Bone Bumpers last night but i WANT THEM! Edited January 5, 2012 by RooBoonix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 I ordered some for my rail and they were posted on 29th Dec so i'm getting VERY impatient lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TobyH Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Nothing worse than the wait for parts (or anything delivery wise for that matter)!! I've got some road tyres/wheels and a proper LiPo charger on the way. Vantage arrived today so have had a good look around. It's quite impressive really how they're put together. I'm hoping its dry enough tomorrow lunch time to take it down to Needham Lake for a play. Batteries on charge.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 glad you like it mate, what charger you gone with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooBoonix Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 +1 what charger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TobyH Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 This one: http://www.modelsport.co.uk/core-rc-uac50-charger-12v-110-240v-6a/rc-car-products/365880 No idea if its any good! Just taken the shocks off the vantage. One of them has a slightly bent shaft and all of them have air in the oil. Not good. Can you recommend replacement shocks as these are a bit sloppy (the thread on the spring adjuster is so loose it moves around!). I'm not convinced about the aluminium ones from FTX if this is their standard so would definitely consider another maker.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneck29 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 This one: http://www.modelsport.co.uk/core-rc-uac50-charger-12v-110-240v-6a/rc-car-products/365880 No idea if its any good! Just taken the shocks off the vantage. One of them has a slightly bent shaft and all of them have air in the oil. Not good. Can you recommend replacement shocks as these are a bit sloppy (the thread on the spring adjuster is so loose it moves around!). I'm not convinced about the aluminium ones from FTX if this is their standard so would definitely consider another maker.... I have the ftx alloy ones on mine and thay seem ok, but i have no idea on what outhers will it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evmk Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I know its late in the day already lol but I will be heading over the Landseer Park today, around half 12, Its not a planed meet but its a nice day and im grabbing every chance to get the cars out to enjoy it lol So if anyone is free on this weekday, please come say hi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 mate pm me your number and real name and i'll add you to our whatsapp group jayj and roobinix are already on it, that way people will get to know about random bashes which don't have access to or read the forum on a regular basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evmk Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 mate pm me your number and real name and i'll add you to our whatsapp group jayj and roobinix are already on it, that way people will get to know about random bashes which don't have access to or read the forum on a regular basis. I have to be honest mate, I just can not be bothered to have to remember more user name and passwords and install more apps, I just come on here, post, then go bash lol If any one sees my post then great, if not, so be it! Im out nearly everyday using my rc, its just the nice days I like to see if anyone else is out :-) You meet me the other day day at the last bash, I would rather give you my mobile, at least I reply to that lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Just thought it would be easier that's all as you don't need username or password as it uses your phone number for it and it's handy because it's on your phone. Think of it as texting but using data and with multiple people in the same conversation. Your so lucky to be able to get out a lot, i've been out once since we met up lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evmk Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 The only day I haven't been out was yesterday lol the wind was just silly! I use a Windows phone and I can not get the app, the only operating system not to use it! I will pm you my mobile anyway and give it to other peeps when we next meet up :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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