david-6 Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 (edited) Thanks, what manufacturer do you think would be best? And are the original pinions 23t? Dave Edited July 12, 2014 by david-6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopton Basher Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 http://www.modelsport.co.uk/rw-.6-pinion-15-teeth/rc-car-products/13754 This is what is in my carnage atm much better than stock pinion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david-6 Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Thanks for the link. Did you notice a big difference in gearing? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopton Basher Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the link. Did you notice a big difference in gearing? Dave Faster acceleration slower top speed ofc... Cooler motor and longer runtime as I'm heavy with the throttle. I took some footage over the park nothing fancy just running around on the grass http://youtu.be/HZtXk6y71hg Edited July 14, 2014 by Hopton Basher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopton Basher Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Thanks, what manufacturer do you think would be best? And are the original pinions 23t? Dave Sorry missed that question..the stock pinions are 17t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david-6 Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Nice little video. Your Carnage is pretty quick. Now according to MS, the vantage has a 23t pinion, and I've just double checked this with mine. So I'm thinking of buying an 18t, or would you recommend lower? I mainly use it on short grass n gravel. Thanks for your help. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopton Basher Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Guess the vantage has a different stock pinion. .. maybe try a couple of different pinions and check temps see what works best for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david-6 Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Will do. Thanks a lot for your help! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stannyblade Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Thinking of getting a carnage (electric type) for my 8 yr old after a recommendation form SI Coe on here. Looking at the videos on youtube they seem quick. Is there anything I could do to slow it down abit while he gets better at controlling it? Thanks Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopton Basher Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Get the brushed version or buy a slower motor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinVin Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Thinking of getting a carnage (electric type) for my 8 yr old after a recommendation form SI Coe on here. Looking at the videos on youtube they seem quick. Is there anything I could do to slow it down abit while he gets better at controlling it? Thanks Gav You can turn transmitter down and gradually turn it up, but watch he does'nt crank it up to full when your not looking. Having said that with the stock servo it does'nt handle great on brushless power. You could buy brushed as HB said then when your lad gets bored with it convert to brushless with lipos, this will split the cost and is what I did. Unlike some others I like my carnage, it does have it's failings but fun to upgrade and easy to work on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david-6 Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) I'm sure theres a sensitivity dial on the standard radio, so you can limit the throttle. (Next to the steering trim). HTH Dave Edit: As above, I wasn't quick enough haha Edited July 14, 2014 by david-6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopton Basher Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Yeh you can lower the duel rate so you can't use the full range of the throttle or steering it is on the transmitter you get with the carnage 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopton Basher Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Made another quick vid 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david-6 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Has anyone got an alternative rear spoiler fitted to their FTX Vantage? The standard one is terrible! Thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devin Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Has anyone got an alternative rear spoiler fitted to their FTX Vantage? The standard one is terrible! Thanks Dave The hobbyking version of this car has a much better one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I have both a brushless Carnage and a Vantage Pro. What do people use in their diffs? Grease or Oil? As factory standard, the grease (for the tiny amount they put in is rubbish so I replaced with general grease from Halfords. Do the FTX diffs support the use of oil (assuming they are sealed). If so, what are people using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boffy999 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 It's in the wrong thread but take a look guys Look at this on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=281390178809 FTX carnage 2.4 With Upgrades And Hop Ups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david-6 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Hi all. Got myself a temp gun. Are these temperatures okay? Motor: 57 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david-6 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 (edited) Thanks to insanejim69 on page 151, i bought a Team Losi 22 rear wing. I currently have the rear shocks on the highest mount, so it didn't require any trimming - only 2 holes for the mount. The wing seems to be of much better quality plastic. And a lot more sturdy. Should i leave it clear or paint it white? Stickers will be applied to either. (I have some white spare from my last bodyshell). Thanks Dave Edited July 25, 2014 by david-6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanejim69 Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Looks good clear to me, add a few Decals maybe though. Still using mines weekly and still no breakages at all, Losi 22 rear wing still intact albeit a few small splits but no pieces missing at all, even the spur gear is holding up well with the lightweight soft Tamiya Aluminium 18T pinion. I am dying to get my hands on a Lower Carbon chassis plate for the FTX vantage at a decent price (sorry but 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100southin Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Hi, I have a local engineering company that will machine me some front shock towers out of ally how ever I have to buy 5, would anyone be interested in buying any as ftx haven't released any yet? If so message me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Is it ok to sneak this in? It is after all only a shell and wheels away from the Vantage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopton Basher Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Is it ok to sneak this in? It is after all only a shell and wheels away from the Vantage. I would have got one of those but I was to impatient Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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