stretch Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 first run review and video added to OP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfigueiredo Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 (edited) First of all, Thank you, stretch. I learned more about enhancements and alternative parts for the Mini Recon in this thread than I have in all the other forums I read! I recently bought a Mini Recon to start getting into the world of RC Cars. I'm still very green but hopping to evolve fast enough. I read what all you guys wrote in this thread and still have a few doubts. I would really appreciate if one of you could help this RC rookie. 1 - I see you purchased a 5200KV motor and used a ESC you already owned. I am thinking about purchasing a 5200KV motor + ESC but I can't find any online, in Europe. I found some in eBay but where all from Hong Kong. Do you know any European online store I could look in to? Would the stock NI-MH battery give me at least 10 minutes of fun with this motor+ESC? Does your motor fit in the car without having to make adjustments or changes? 2 - Do you know where I can find wheels and tires online, in Europe, that fit in this car? I am from Portugal and would like to avoid customs charges. Thanks in advance for your help. UPDATE: 3- Did you find a metal spur gear that fit this car? If so, where? Edited January 8, 2012 by avfigueiredo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 (edited) hi, firstly i'm glad my thread has helped you as to be honest I was starting to worry no one was taking any interest as there's been nearly 900 views of it but hardly any replies. 1, Yes i've purchased and the 5200kv motor has arrived but as the MR is a present I haven't had the opportunity to fit it yet, as soon as I do I will update my thread with my findings. I've had a hunt round for you and unfortunately the only place I can find it is from hong kong. How are your customs fees calculated is there a cut off limit? 2, Do you mean other than the stock ones? I know the stock ones are part number hpi 105524 and are available from different countires. For aftermarket wheels it's strongly believed the MR is based on the maverick atom so wheels from this might fit. 3, A couple of people have reported success with the 18t diff gears http://www.thetoyz.c.../The-Toyz/9388/ Edited January 8, 2012 by stretch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-z-awd Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 also look for rc18 wheels and tyres they should fit and yes the mr is basicly a atom with a few mods like the 2.4ghz and motor as the atom was made by hpi but sold under the maverick name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfigueiredo Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Thanks for the fast replies! (...)as soon as I do I will update my thread with my findings. Great. I will surely be coming back often. How are your customs fees calculated is there a cut off limit? Here lies the big problem. As far as I know, there are no defined customs charges in Portugal and, somehow, the customs workers charge whatever they like. Seems like a third world country, I know, but I think it works like that. I believe that they only check 1/3 of the containers, and they only charge for expensive packages, but this is not an exact truth. I used to buy books from Amazon.com and the charges were usually more expensive than the books. Do you mean other than the stock ones? I know the stock ones are part number hpi 105524 and are available from different countires. For aftermarket wheels it's strongly believed the MR is based on the maverick atom so wheels from this might fit. also look for rc18 wheels and tyres they should fit and yes the mr is basicly a atom with a few mods(...) Yes, the stock wheels are very fragile and, although the stock tires are great for most occasions, I would like to have a set of foam tires for tarmac parking spaces. But this is great news. I'll be checking the market for Maverick Atom wheels and tires. Thanks. A couple of people have reported success with the 18t diff gears Great. They're out of stock now but I'll be watching to see when they're available again. Thanks to both for your replies. It's good to know that there are some non-stock replacement parts available for the MR. Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drivinscool Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I've just ordered one, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 try here http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk/c/346/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drivinscool Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 (edited) try here http://www.wheelspin...ls.co.uk/c/346/ Thanks for that, so will all of those wheels have the same fitting as the recon or should I be looking for a certain thing? Sorry, I know nothing about RC Would THESE fit? Edited January 11, 2012 by drivinscool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 (edited) Try this place for spare's and upgrades for the RC18 might find something that fits and its in the UK http://www.rcmodelimports.co.uk/shop/ Edited January 11, 2012 by mydoddy69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drivinscool Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Thanks all. Got the car today and i'm well impressed what you get for the money, it drives well, looks great and is well built for what it costs. I'm going to get a couple of spare batteries for it, should I get the stock 7.2v 1100mah, or are there some which would fit in the car with more capacity? (not interested in going lipo at the moment) Cheers Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Glad you like the MR mate, good little truck isn't it. I did find one with a bigger capacity that will fit, i'm at work at the moment but will post up a link tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfigueiredo Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 (edited) (...)not interested in going lipo at the moment I don't think you could even if you were. I don't think the stock ESC is prepared for using lipos. Can anybody please confirm? Edited January 13, 2012 by avfigueiredo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 No the stock esc doesn't have lvc thus can't handle lipo (I did post this info in my first post under 'useful information lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooBoonix Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Venom 1600mah NiMH battery's will probably work, they are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drivinscool Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 No the stock esc doesn't have lvc thus can't handle lipo (I did post this info in my first post under 'useful information lol) A guy on youtube has used lipo and just added an in-line LVC, seems to work fine, and goes like stink! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drivinscool Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Venom 1600mah NiMH battery's will probably work, they are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 A guy on youtube has used lipo and just added an in-line LVC, seems to work fine, and goes like stink! as I said "The stock esc doesn't have LVC" meaning it's not capable of running lipo as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drivinscool Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 (edited) And you were right, I was just adding a bit of extra info. I've read somewhere that you can swap the wheels for some 1/10th scale with adapters, anyone done this? Mine are badly cracked already from todays run and there's not much to choose from on RC18. Edited January 14, 2012 by drivinscool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksprogis Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 What charger are you using stretch and what converter lead ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 i use either my imax b6 or my old fusion enigma nx80 pro using a mini tamiya plug lead I made up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksprogis Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 i use either my imax b6 or my old fusion enigma nx80 pro using a mini tamiya plug lead I made up. Thanks , i was struggling to find a mini tamiya to 4mm banana lead :/ are the recons solid enough stock ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 i've got a spare mini tamiya connector which I can put onto a fly lead for you all you would need to do is put banana plugs on. Yes mines held ok but it hasn't been bashed. People who've jumped them have managed to crack the wheels so worth changing them if that's what you want to do with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksprogis Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 i've got a spare mini tamiya connector which I can put onto a fly lead for you all you would need to do is put banana plugs on. Yes mines held ok but it hasn't been bashed. People who've jumped them have managed to crack the wheels so worth changing them if that's what you want to do with it. thanks again , i may got one for fun in the future , but im after a hpi trophy flux of some sort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfigueiredo Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Thanks , i was struggling to find a mini tamiya to 4mm banana lead :/ are the recons solid enough stock ? I purchased this one today, to be able to charge my batteries using my IMAX B6AC charger: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220862414959 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callisr Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Hi everyone! Sorry to butt in but I am seriously thinking about getting a Mini Recon for tooling around the house with when the weather is bad etc. I have seen this battery (7th one down) - http://www.vapextech.co.uk/acatalog/High_Power_Model_Control_Batteries_A23.html and this charger (which would also be used for my 1/10 batteries): http://www.modelsport.co.uk/fusion-5ive-nx82-delta-peak-dual-output-charger/rc-car-products/32524 Are these suitable for use with the Mini Recon? Could the above charger be used to charge the std battery that comes in the box? Sorry for all the questions! Cheers, Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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