Honeybadger Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 (edited) I fitted a Futaba S3003 I took off an old secondhand model and it was an improvement, so that one should be great. Edited December 31, 2013 by Honeybadger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Thanks guys! I think I'll strip my 2wd turnigy tomorrow & take the combo (80A travkstar wp 3500kv) & hobbyking servo 9kg metal & it looks like it'll beat stock carnage setup. No offense to you rtr guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctech132 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I think very few people leave their trucks rtr for very long I swapped everything out of mine before i even ran it mate haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Car turned up today, brand new, carnage roller I've wanted one of these for ages since I saw one in Apex last year. Wasted no time in putting in s trackstar 1/10 80A esc with a 3560 kv motor, mounted a traxxas waterproof rx box & then got it outside for a quick blast to test! Looks good so far, pretty fast on 2s, I'll maybe test it on 3s just for shows! I'll try & get it to the woods tomorrow with the savage XS! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanejim69 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 (edited) Hi,Have been running and collecting old Tamiya cars for years and also raced with my TA05R. But just a few months ago picked up a FTX Vantage as a carpark/beach basher sort of to keep costs down. lol As soon as it was removed from the box I could tell it had drivetrain binding issues and also steering binding issues. So diffs removed, cleaned down and rebuilt with decent Tamiya gear diff grease and a hobby knife for the steering has made a huge difference. Then onto the electronics, which I wasn't impressed with, so out they went and in their place came a Spektrum DX2E radio set along with a Speed Passion Reventon R ESC and 5.5R 7000KV motor. Also added a 8.4v 4300 nimh battery pack which was stripped and rebuilt and soldered using deans connectors and deans battery bars.Then along came more blue bts in the form of blue alloy wheel nuts and 3 Racing Sakura 4mm blue alloy wheel clamp type hex hubs. 1 tin of white automotive paint and 8 coats later and the springs and anti rolls bars that I purchased were painted.Tamiya DF03-MS wheels were added today and hopefully the remainder of my carbon items will arrive today so I can post up some pictures.All in all, its a good overall chassis. The drivetrain seems to be able to handle the power of the 7000KV motor with the 8.4V battery pack just fine. Still on my original spur gear with no wear issues at all, albeit with a 19T Tamiya pinion ATM.Anyways, hopefully I will get some pics up for you guys today. And also look forward to sharing/receiving info on ways to improve performance and reliability.Many thanksJames Edited January 4, 2014 by insanejim69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonez Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Hi, Have been running and collecting old Tamiya cars for years and also raced with my TA05R. But just a few months ago picked up a FTX Vantage as a carpark/beach basher sort of to keep costs down. lol As soon as it was removed from the box I could tell it had drivetrain binding issues and also steering binding issues. So diffs removed, cleaned down and rebuilt with decent Tamiya gear diff grease and a hobby knife for the steering has made a huge difference. Then onto the electronics, which I wasn't impressed with, so out they went and in their place came a Spektrum DX2E radio set along with a Speed Passion Reventon R ESC and 5.5R 7000KV motor. Also added a 8.4v 4300 nimh battery pack which was stripped and rebuilt and soldered using deans connectors and deans battery bars. Then along came more blue bts in the form of blue alloy wheel nuts and 3 Racing Sakura 4mm blue alloy wheel clamp type hex hubs. 1 tin of white automotive paint and 8 coats later and the springs and anti rolls bars that I purchased were painted. Tamiya DF03-MS wheels were added today and hopefully the remainder of my carbon items will arrive today so I can post up some pictures. All in all, its a good overall chassis. The drivetrain seems to be able to handle the power of the 7000KV motor with the 8.4V battery pack just fine. Still on my original spur gear with no wear issues at all, albeit with a 19T Tamiya pinion ATM. Anyways, hopefully I will get some pics up for you guys today. And also look forward to sharing/receiving info on ways to improve performance and reliability. Many thanks James get that tamiya pinion swopped out for a steel RW one mate, tamiya's soft metal will not last very long and will chew your spur. also have you looked into lipo for run it? a 2s in there will be (i think) as fast as it is now but last a lot longer, more punch as well. i dont think your motor will take a 3s tho, but hopefully someone can either say thats right or wrong lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt999 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Hi everyone, I am new to RC and i have bought a second hand Brushless vantage with some upgraded parts on it. I just bought a carbon top plate to finish off my modifications for now but i have been having signal problems recently which i now think is being caused by a broken aerial wire. However, when i fitted the top plate i just cable tied the aerial wire to the carbon but i have been told by a member of this forum that this causes interference. So, my question is when you guys have fitted carbon top plates where did you mount the aerial tube and how? Thanks Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanejim69 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/album/3263-/ A few quick pics of my FTX Vantage. James 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt999 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 A few quick pics of my FTX Vantage. James Nice, Do you just leave your aerial wire loose inside the body on yours then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanejim69 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 No, I usually tape it to the side of the reciever with a small tube, so that it exits the body about an inch or so. Or if your unable to do that, just keep it away from touching any carbon fibre parts at all.. James . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanejim69 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 (edited) Well finally got almost everything sorted on the Vantage, eventually received the rear Tamiya DF03 MS wheels, so they are now attached with the FTX tyres glued to the rims. Also found that a Tamiya TL01 antenna holder is perfect for using when the Carbon Top plate is fitted. Still undecided on a design for the body ? I was going to do an old school tamiya livery, Hotshot, Hornet, Frog or something ? Anyone have any ideas or suggestions.?? http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/26451-/ Thanks James Edited January 6, 2014 by insanejim69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
300bhp/ton Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Just a quick question. But does FTX actuay build these or are they just branded as FTX? I know Maverick and Ansmann are just rebranded kits made by a seperate OEM. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Coe Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 They aren't actually made by FTX, but I'm not sure who does make them. There are a lot of similarities between the Vantage and the LRP Blast (which isn't made by LRP) so I'd guess the same people. There was a previous FTX model (the Blaze 1/18th) which also had a related LRP model (the Shark). These were both made by Anderson Racing but they don't list a 1/10th car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampy Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 wow lots of info. iv just got one and what I have read the shock towers are weak,am I right in thinking carbon ones will help I know they stop flex as I got them on my truck and have made a mahosive improvement. what other bits can I change to help firm it up most of the buggy is stock apart from the sway bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tezpellet Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 wow lots of info. iv just got one and what I have read the shock towers are weak,am I right in thinking carbon ones will help I know they stop flex as I got them on my truck and have made a mahosive improvement. what other bits can I change to help firm it up most of the buggy is stock apart from the sway bars. probably this is your best bet http://www.modelsport.co.uk/ftx-upper-plate-carbon-vantage/rc-car-products/365808 keeps it nice and tight, id not bother with the carbon front the plastic ones are cheap enough to replace and the carbon ones can crack ive done 3 now :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undead_Ichi Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 hello this is my first post i got given a brushless carnage for christmas and this morning took it out and snapped part of the chassis (where the rear suspension arm is connected) any tips or tricks for when i rebuild it. its my first ever Rc anything and it looks a bit daunting (having to replace all the components on the new chassis) cheers in advance for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeybadger Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Is it definatly the chassis or is it the brace thing on the diff that holds the hinge pin? Can you put a pic up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeybadger Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Had the check as i couldn't remember, they call them suspension holders in the instructions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undead_Ichi Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 (edited) @honeybadger yeah it broke at the pin on the chassis side does that mean i don't need a new chassis wil put up a pic in a bit am at work atm and they would not like me getting my car out during work hours. Edited January 14, 2014 by Undead_Ichi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeybadger Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Yea if its one of the suspension holders then you can just replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undead_Ichi Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 amazeballs thats the best news. i love this car https://www.dropbox.com/s/u9hx1uv15z5muxy/carnage%20rear%20sus%20holder.jpg soz i am failing at uploading images Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeybadger Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Yea it is the suspension holder. Check the pin isn't bent, they seem to in those type of crashes, ive had to replace a couple on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampy Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 ok thank you tezpellet will bare that in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undead_Ichi Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 @honeybadger yeah the pin is bent i think i have spares somewhere so that should be good. I will be trying to fix it up on thur (just ordered the parts express so i can get them as soon as possible). thanks for all the help 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxspeed76 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Hi looking for some advice I brought my son the HPI E-firestorm 10t RTR ( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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