graxon2001 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 If you're going for that ESC, go for a lower KV / higher turn version of the same motor (such as this http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__29668__EZ_RUN_Brushless_Motor_12T_3300Kv_UK_Warehouse_.html ) as that ESC has a stated limit of 4,000KV for offroad use and 4,500 for onroad only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0E Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 hi all im new i have read the whole thread but still have a question i can't find the answer to and wonder if someone could help me, im trying to find out what the offset of the wheels on my carnage are? thanks in advance joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unreal_Reaver Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Hi all, I'm looking for the Vantage BL to run it at my club and to participate to opens sometimes. Is the car able to handle some races or just totally helpless? I hesitate between FTX Vantage and Hobbytech Survolt BX-10. As FTX is unknown in France, that's why i'm asking to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richarddenton1982 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Hi all, I'm looking for the Vantage BL to run it at my club and to participate to opens sometimes. Is the car able to handle some races or just totally helpless? I hesitate between FTX Vantage and Hobbytech Survolt BX-10. As FTX is unknown in France, that's why i'm asking to you With a few upgrades it will race well! You need to strengthen the chassis with the carbon fibre top plate as it flexes a lot with the stock one. If your track has long straights then a 3S battery is good too, it is crazy fast on 3S. If its more technical, stick to 2S. A faster steering servo might also be a good idea, though the stock on isn't bad at all. These upgrades are very cheap, you'll have a fast car for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhum51 Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I've raced mine and i wasnt too ridiculous considering my driving skills! However you will need the following: lower turn motor than stock: i have 9t different servo: stock one is too slow steering setup to achieve tighter turns (see 1 of my post in this thread http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/topic/138437-ftx-vantagecarnage-owners-thread/page__st__360#entry1439691) tyres adapted to your surface:stock ones are only good for bashing. if you can afford the carbon fibre top deck and suspension tower, it will break less! Also, depending on surface, lowering chassis can be a challenge with stock suspensions. for 3s.... yes it is very fast and hard to handle but since it is not allowed for racing in brca 1/10th, i wouldn't bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnoutforzai Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) Rhum Would your stearing setup work for a hpi 4.5kg servo or would I be asking for too much from it? PS. Is there a track i could race this my FTX vantage in Oxfordshire? PSS. Would this work; http://www.modelspor...-products/39952? Edited January 4, 2013 by burnoutforzai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhum51 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 personally i would go for a little bit heavier than that. 6kg would be better. you also need to keep an eye on the speed of the servo. from memory, you need to look at something like 11-13ms this mamba is a very good system but it seems a bit of an overkill for the vantage. you would be better of getting a cheaper system but sensored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnoutforzai Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 (edited) Thanks rhum I have a etronix motor sensor-less and hpi vapour can you recomend anything with more power and what kv should I use?. As for the servo should I get a better one even if I don't do that stearing setup? Right now my rc is in my local hobby shop [just had a call from them and sounds like it's a compatibilty problem (but I wouldn't be that stupid)] so I can't remeber what the kv rating is sry. What number of teeth on the pinion would be a good idea for my car? PS is the what does ms mean? Edited January 6, 2013 by burnoutforzai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diago999 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) So after taking 2 days to read all the posts in the thread no one appears to have the same issues as I had, (luckily I've fixed it) the esc on my brushless vantage almost seemed too big for the slot, the capasitors that stuck out of the end were actually rubbing on the shell, also on the other side of the esc the bolts were chewing my drive shaft. I resolved this by rotating my esc and supporting the underside with a 2 p and more selotape sticky pads :-) re-cable tied and not tested yet, hopefully today at lunch but i will keep you informed, next mod in the post is velcro to run around the edge of the shell -make it more waterproof, has anyone got any ideas to get the radio hole sealed? And the big front section where the steering mechanism goes, I want to try and make it nearly fully waterproof without using that 'goo' :-) and ms means milli seconds lol Edited January 17, 2013 by diago999 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diago999 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Update, new esc rotation is fine I just have a issue with the fan not running sometimes, hopefully strategic placement of cable ties will help this :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnoutforzai Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 (edited) @diago999 Thnx for the info. if you could help more *xD* what does this mean. (sry for being a noob...). Speed(@4.8V sec/60): .09 Torque(@4.8V oz-in): 89 Speed(@6.0V sec/60): .07 Torque(@6.0V oz-in): 97.2 And (brace your self for ANOTHER nooby question) how do you post pictures? Edited January 19, 2013 by burnoutforzai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richarddenton1982 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 @diago999 Thnx for the info. if you could help more *xD* what does this mean. (sry for being a noob...). Speed(@4.8V sec/60): .09 Torque(@4.8V oz-in): 89 Speed(@6.0V sec/60): .07 Torque(@6.0V oz-in): 97.2 And (brace your self for ANOTHER nooby question) how do you post pictures? Speed means how long it takes to rotate the servo by 60 degrees, the stock servo movement. You're given speed with a 4.8v battery pack and a 6v one. Torque is the measure of the force the servo rotates with at the given voltage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnoutforzai Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Thnx but how do you post pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richarddenton1982 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Are you on a PC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slum_90 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Not sure if anyone can help here. Ive got an ftx carnage 1/10 brushed truggy. When i take the battery out and look at it from the side, the bar that goes through the middle seems to be slanting down abit. Looking from the back of the car to the front. It looks as though the front socket is leaning downwards. Should this happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhum51 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 you got some pictures you can post to show us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slum_90 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Will do later when i go on me laptop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slum_90 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/19826-/ This is the picture Rhum51, i spoken to RCGeeks about this but they said its normal. I'm sure it isn't though. I'm wondering id to make a new middle piece but to make it an extra 5mm long to stretch it a little Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diago999 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Slum if its any consolation my vantage looks exactly the same as the photo you've just posted, mine slants down at that similar angle too, not sure if its by design because it doesn't look like that cup that leads to the diff is able to move? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slum_90 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Its good to know thats its not just mine. I think its how they have designed it. If i have any issues with this then i will contact ftx but it doesnt seem to effect anything atm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slum_90 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 The only way it will move is if i take the middle support out and stretch the front but this means the shoft bar comes out of the diff cup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abe Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 my carnage has looked like this after my first encounter with a tree. managed to hit it and bend the centre drive shaft whole front diff is slightly bent up on the front of the chassis. it has been fine ever since, with 30+ batts being used on it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slum_90 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Atleast i know its a tough rc car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richarddenton1982 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 It can be made into a tough car. To begin with its fairly flimsy. The front chassis part is particularly prone to breaking and when it does it can take out the upper deck too. I fitted the carbon top deck and reinforced the chassis and it was brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abe Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I,ve not fitted a top deck yet, its on the wish list. I,ve fitted t bone bumpers front and back, these replace the stock one and reinforce the chassis were they bolt in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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