chewbacca Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Face. Palm. It didn't even occur to me that you could adjust the length of the rods, I'll have a look in the manual - cheers for your help and supportive words Haha, no worries fella, it's what this forum's for. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidart Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 shaft pins.......stud lock or bearing lock made by loctite will hold the pins in the shafts. for the pins make sure you use the permanent type of loctite,for grub screws use the semi permanent. hope this is usefull. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmmmays Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Wish I'd seen your message this morning, mine was running only 2wd for today , got some new grubs on their way. I keep snapping the front bumper mount (the Y-shaped one), is there some sort of upgrade for the bumper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boffy999 Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Wish I'd seen your message this morning, mine was running only 2wd for today , got some new grubs on their way. I keep snapping the front bumper mount (the Y-shaped one), is there some sort of upgrade for the bumper? Do you have a carnage or vantage I put the carnage bumper on my vantage best thing I've ever done!! Wish I'd seen your message this morning, mine was running only 2wd for today , got some new grubs on their way. I keep snapping the front bumper mount (the Y-shaped one), is there some sort of upgrade for the bumper? Do you have a carnage or vantage I put the carnage bumper on my vantage best thing I've ever done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmmmays Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Carnage, it took a direct hit to the front today, the bumper certainly did it's job but it's a little weak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinVin Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 I keep snapping the front bumper mount (the Y-shaped one), is there some sort of upgrade for the bumper? T-bone bumpers are a popular upgrade for carnage, really should get some myself save me a few repairs. Think you need part number C101-TBR for the front, C202-TBR for the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jandl.racing Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Hello from Oz. New to this rc stuff. Just brought a VRX Sword(TRX Carnage).JUst wondering what upgrades i can do to it. I wil be drag racing(40.23m) it and doing street courses(main straight 38.25m). They are done on hotmix. New drag strip and track in my area so better support it. Council spent lots of my rates there. Both classes(beginners) i am entering require brushed motors & nimh batteries for first season. Spes on my Sword are: 550 hi-torque motor, esc 60a, 1800mah nimh battery, 17t pinion & 65t spur, tyres 120*60 mt. Came with sway bars, orion 1amp wall charger, 3300mah battery and 2.4ghz controller. Paid $150 new. What mods should i be looking at. There are no jumps involved in my racing. Tracks are prepped with VHT traction compound. thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boffy999 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 If you on a traction surface and you can't change the motor really the pinion needs to be increased but watch the rpm I've blown motors increasing tomuch Go up in 2's and check temps! Tyres are the next set if you street and drag racing then a good set if slicks would make a huge difference! For the drag stiffen everything up makes all the motor power hit the wheels not the shocks!! Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomsnapper Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 I've drawn a complete blank so far finding any other spur that might fit so I'm ordering a couple of standard ones and some RW pinions to see if that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jandl.racing Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Will try slicks first and then go for gearing. Going to strip it down, learn more about, fit new power connectors and heat shrink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmmmays Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I'm a bit confused with wheel and tyre sets, do the proline sets fit the Carnage? Looking for some good all-rounders that are better than the stock ones if anybody has any recommendations. Secondly, do most 1/10th scale body shells fit the Carnage such as - http://www.modelsport.co.uk/pro-line-ford-f-150-raptor-svt-clear-body-mini-e-revo/rc-car-products/366365? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctech132 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 That's a 1/16 scale shell fits a mini e-revo too small for the carnage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmmmays Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Whoops, I meant shells like this: http://www.modelsport.co.uk/pro-line-bulldog-clear-body-electric-rustler/rc-car-products/370623 http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-dsx-2-truck-body-clear-/rc-car-products/33625 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctech132 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 The only problem you might have with fitting different bodies is the wheelbase and them not fitting behind the front bumper. Otherwise I see no reason why they shouldn't fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I know peeps have fitted this body to the Carnage (as mentioned in this thead): http://www.modelsport.co.uk/pro-line-desert-rat-clear-body/rc-car-products/28803 As for wheels, the Carnage rims are 2.82" dia. Not sure about offset though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomsnapper Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I'm in the process of 'adjusting' one of these to fit my carnage. http://www.modelsport.co.uk/pro-line-chevy-early-50s-pickup-body-stampede/rc-car-products/29621 traxxas jato 2.8 inch wheels fit but the hubs are a little thin so I'd head for some 6mm thick ones from ebay. I put 7mm on mine and there wasnt enough stub shaft sticking through to get a good grab into the threadlock on the wheelnut. I'm running the jato's with proline streetfighter tyres on mine for tarmac/car parks and waiting on some other wheels and traxxas tyres for off road bashingI'm in the process of 'adjusting' one of these to fit my carnage. http://www.modelsport.co.uk/pro-line-chevy-early-50s-pickup-body-stampede/rc-car-products/29621 traxxas jato 2.8 inch wheels fit but the hubs are a little thin so I'd head for some 6mm thick ones from ebay. I put 7mm on mine and there wasnt enough stub shaft sticking through to get a good grab into the threadlock on the wheelnut. I'm running the jato's with proline streetfighter tyres on mine for tarmac/car parks and waiting on some other wheels and traxxas tyres for off road bashing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I've got my eye on the '66 Ford pickup. I got thicker hubs, need the wheels and tyres. Watching some nice boots on the bay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomsnapper Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 it was a toss up, like the chevy classic look, have made a right muff of painting the grille though so I'll be using the sticker there lol. boots, wheels and some pinions should be arriving tomorrow, fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomsnapper Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I've got my eye on the '66 Ford pickup. I got thicker hubs, need the wheels and tyres. Watching some nice boots on the bay. i thought the '66 was 1/8th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 I've checked the measurements and it seems to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomsnapper Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 fair enough, i'd be interested to hear/see how you get on 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jandl.racing Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Quick question, does anyone know how many turns a stock brushed motor in a carnage is please. I know the gearing is 17-65. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Quick question, does anyone know how many turns a stock brushed motor in a carnage is please. I know the gearing is 17-65. 15 turns my good man. But with it being a 550 size can you'll need a speedo that can handle 12 turns as it pulls more current than a 540 15 turn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmmmays Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Euuuugh, new grub screw into the front diff to make it 4WD again. Take it for a spin in the garden without the shell on it -> Rolls, knocks the cap off a shock and breaks the rear body post. Getting real tired of this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 The body would have helped prevent that damage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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