FTX Vantage/Carnage owners Thread

[shokka9]

Finally!!

 

I managed to get my Carnage conversion done. Just took it out, and it is as good as I hoped it would be.

 

With the 25T pinion, it doesn't wheelie. Under full throttle, the front wheels try to lift off the ground, but maybe 1 inch maximum.

 

Next job is to change the oil in the dampers, to something a bit more consistent (one shock has random fork oil from my MTB).

 

It seems to be quicker (top end) with the 25T too, so all in all, a good day.

[shokka9]

Thought I'd post some photos, of the Carnage conversion (I forgot to take one without the shell, I will add at a later date).

 

But here it is.....

 

 

 

[chewbacca]

Looking good mate. 

[shokka9]

Looking good mate. 

 

Thanks Chewy!!

 

If it wasn't for you, I would be still waiting for CVDs ;-).

 

The only thing I have issues with, is the shell depth, it doesn't even cover the chassis. I am starting to become concerned with stones and dirt, as well as lots of other things entering my car.

 

I've fitted the spur cover to the bottom of the chassis, and I had one fitted to the top. So my spur gear is completely enclosed.

 

Just need to do the shock oil change, and that's it. Just bashing!!

[chewbacca]

Thanks Chewy!!

 

If it wasn't for you, I would be still waiting for CVDs ;-).

 

The only thing I have issues with, is the shell depth, it doesn't even cover the chassis. I am starting to become concerned with stones and dirt, as well as lots of other things entering my car.

 

I've fitted the spur cover to the bottom of the chassis, and I had one fitted to the top. So my spur gear is completely enclosed.

 

Just need to do the shock oil change, and that's it. Just bashing!!

Glad I could help mate. 

 

Have you thought about putting the Vantage shell on under the FS shell as a chassis cover?

[shokka9]

Glad I could help mate. 

 

Have you thought about putting the Vantage shell on under the FS shell as a chassis cover?

 

You always do help

 

That idea is fricking awesome!! Why didn't I think of that? I was thinking of something similar, but it's there staring me right in the face.

 

Thanks (again)

 

:-)

[chewbacca]

You always do help

 

That idea is fricking awesome!! Why didn't I think of that? I was thinking of something similar, but it's there staring me right in the face.

 

Thanks (again)

 

:-)

[Prokart2000]

is the brushed one of the vantage good or shall i get brushless, yes im even researching ftxs before i buy

[chewbacca]

is the brushed one of the vantage good or shall i get brushless, yes im even researching ftxs before i buy

Brushed is a good start but you'll need a better charger than the one that comes with it. I recommend reading through the 33 pages of your original thread for all the required information...............................................................................

[Prokart2000]

Brushed is a good start but you'll need a better charger than the one that comes with it. I recommend reading through the 33 pages of your original thread for all the required information...............................................................................

will the propeak one they suggest do the job, looks good

[chewbacca]

will the propeak one they suggest do the job, looks good

If they suggest it, it will be good. 

[Prokart2000]

If they suggest it, it will be good. 

is there any recommended upgrades/mods that i should do? also what battery that is a bigger nimh fits it?

[chewbacca]

is there any recommended upgrades/mods that i should do? also what battery that is a bigger nimh fits it?

Read this thread for details of upgrades/mods.

 

The 6 cell 7.2v stick pack is a stock size unlike LiPos, so a 1600mah pack is the same physical size as a 5000mah pack. 

 

 

My final piece of advice is this: read the threads. 

[Prokart2000]

Read this thread for details of upgrades/mods.

 

The 6 cell 7.2v stick pack is a stock size unlike LiPos, so a 1600mah pack is the same physical size as a 5000mah pack. 

 

 

My final piece of advice is this: read the threads. 

thanks

[charlieinsurance]

Hi - does anyone know if it is possible to get shock tower covers for a Vantage? Need them to race at my local club - cannot find them anywhere. Any advice appreciated. Many thanks.

[evssv]

Hi - does anyone know if it is possible to get shock tower covers for a Vantage? Need them to race at my local club - cannot find them anywhere. Any advice appreciated. Many thanks.

make sum...

[charlieinsurance]

I wouldn't even know where to begin with that... the sort everyone else had were the hard plastic variety that (I think) screwed into the mount or otherwise to the car - how would you make something like that??

[chewbacca]

I wouldn't even know where to begin with that... the sort everyone else had were the hard plastic variety that (I think) screwed into the mount or otherwise to the car - how would you make something like that??

I would recommend having a word with Bez, one of the mods on here. He has a 3D printer and might be able to help. 

[evssv]

I wouldn't even know where to begin with that... the sort everyone else had were the hard plastic variety that (I think) screwed into the mount or otherwise to the car - how would you make something like that??

like this

coke/lemonade bottle tops....job done! !

Edited July 15, 2015 by evssv

[charlieinsurance]

Thank you both - that is v helpful indeed - forgive my "newness" but hadn't thought that a "home-made" solution would be acceptable but now you have said it, why not?? The only purpose, so I am told, is so the astroturf doesnt get damaged (makes sence!) I presume this is why wth the car shown you have not worried to put them on the back, as that is protected by a (hard, from the picture) spoiler? I may do both front and back 'cos my spoiler is floppy. Thanks so much for your help.

[evssv]

Thank you both - that is v helpful indeed - forgive my "newness" but hadn't thought that a "home-made" solution would be acceptable but now you have said it, why not?? The only purpose, so I am told, is so the astroturf doesnt get damaged (makes sence!) I presume this is why wth the car shown you have not worried to put them on the back, as that is protected by a (hard, from the picture) spoiler? I may do both front and back 'cos my spoiler is floppy. Thanks so much for your help.

no worries. .I wish I did do r the back as my new tower is now scratched up..the spoiler is a tad to low to protect it...typical! !. ...I need to do sum fur my hyper and me boys one aswell

[jjimjam]

I keep getting small stones wedged in the spur gear of my new Carnage (brushed).     As a total newb, I have only driven it around my gravel back yard so far.   I'm going to have to do something though, because it only goes for about 5 minutes before crunching to a stop on another pebble.      They get wedged between the spur gear and the rectangular hole in the chassis plate.

I guess it needs some sort of shield, but I haven't been able to find any upgrades or diy suggestions.      


Does anyone have experience of this, or have suggestions?  thanks 

[evssv]

I keep getting small stones wedged in the spur gear of my new Carnage (brushed). As a total newb, I have only driven it around my gravel back yard so far. I'm going to have to do something though, because it only goes for about 5 minutes before crunching to a stop on another pebble. They get wedged between the spur gear and the rectangular hole in the chassis plate.

I guess it needs some sort of shield, but I haven't been able to find any upgrades or diy suggestions.

Does anyone have experience of this, or have suggestions? thanks

use it sum where else??stick sum gaffer tape over it....quik n easy fix Edited July 15, 2015 by evssv

[jjimjam]

use it sum where else??stick sum gaffer tape over it....quik n easy fix

 

Thanks for response.  It's quite a complex area to cover, but I'll give gaffer tape a go.  

 

I'm pretty sure the pebbles are sitting on the chassis plate before touching the gear.   Not coming up through hole from below.  I'm not sure if I made that clear.

Edited July 16, 2015 by jjimjam

[evssv]

Thanks for response. It's quite a complex area to cover, but I'll give gaffer tape a go.

I'm pretty sure the pebbles are sitting on the chassis plate before touching the gear. Not coming up through hole from below. I'm not sure if I made that clear.

yep.... Try n tape it up. .aint gota look pretty....won't b seen anyways....and u can always take it off Edited July 16, 2015 by evssv