cupramat Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Hi everyone RadshapeRC products are now ready for both the Carnage and the Vantage , please check them out http://stores.ebay.co.uk/RadshapeRC/Parts-for-FTX-/_i.html?_fsub=23800729014&_sid=689958374&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322 thanks mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_UK_007 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Hi all need some advice please. My vantage stopped moving yesterday whilst on grass and now will steer left right but not move at all. The on/off switch doesn't switch it off now either, as soon as the battery is connected the ecu fan starts running at full speed all the time and I'll attach a photo of the programming card which doesn't respond to any key presses but has this strange set of lights lit up ? It it has the stock ecu and motor and was running a 3s battery at the time. Car is about 5 years old and has never had any major probs previously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 @Matt_UK_007 Unfortunately I don't know enough about these systems however I would guess the esc is goosed. Do you have a local hobby shop who can help you test if it's the motor or esc that is faulty? Or a friend you can test it with?! Where about in UK are you? When I put my brushless system in, it failed to work however when the LHS tried my esc with another motor and then put my motor back on it all started to Work. I wouldn't have been able to do that my self as I have no spares! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeosport Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 New rims and tyres plus custom front bumper bar. This will be wrapped in high density foam to absorb some of the impacts. Also fitted a Alturn high torque servo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Very nice! I would put a little kink in that upwards! Also that looks like something off robot wars now! Just don't bump into anyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeosport Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 I was actually going to make a front wing for some downforce, but I think my son would smash it to bits. ? Yes I may bend it up a little and spray it black. Running out of things to do to it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 New rims look nice too! I think it's time to get another one so you can race around with your kid and start all over again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yannistz Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Hey guys, So I bought this part in order to replace it with the existing one, as the spur was worn. However, I can't find how to remove the old one. Any tips? I guess I have to do something in here: but I have no clue xD Any help appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Are you planning to replace the whole thing or just the spur? If you want to replace the whole thing, you just need to flick of the C Clip with a flat head screwdriver. It takes a bit of practice and do it slowly...they are a bugger to find if they ping off anywhere!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yannistz Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Thanks vimto. You are right, once you get what needs to be done it's kinda simple. However I'm utterly suprised by how this small piece of metal holds the whole thing together Another question, I just cleaned the whole plastic differential thing from the grease that had, but is it better to keep it clean or put some new grease before putting it in together? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Definitely put some grease back in there, you don't want metal on metal rubbing. I used white lithium grease as that what I had to hand. However, I'm sure other people will have their preferences. While your there, have a look at your actual diffs. Also next time when you need to swap the spur gear out, just buy the spur..its cheaper and once you learn how to do once, it will be very easy after that. Also you do it from the other end, so no C clip to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yannistz Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 I had a spur but I couldn't unscrew the screw from the other end. I had problems with that screw in the past and I had threadlock in it. So now it was not moving at all... Once the turns were worn and Allen could not move it I tried to make it flat and then the flat head screwdriver broke it I'm not sure if there was anything else to be done than replacing everything. Got any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Erm...to be honest if that was mine..I would probably change it all as well. Not much I would want to keep from all of that esp the surface rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yannistz Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Yeah indeed. Rust is one of the problems you encounter when you want to know if your RC floats like a hovercraft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Lol one of the reasons I don't take it out it yet weather! Might be worth getting some rubber sealed bearings if you run a lot in yet and dirty environments! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yannistz Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Yeah I love running it in all weather conditions. Those rubber bearings you say, are they manufactured from FTX or 3rd party? Do you have any links? I’d like to check them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Hey, This is where I bought mine from, I also spoke to the owner and got him to arrange a kit so this should be all the bearings for the carnage. I worked it out as well, its massively cheaper buying the kit rather than buying them individually! http://rcbearings.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=15_53&product_id=1733 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yannistz Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Thank you a lot vimto. I'll have that in mind for future purchases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeofBrian Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Can the Photon 2.1 handle 3s ok in the Carnage? I have seen conflicting posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Is this your one? http://www.cmldistribution.co.uk/product/ET0125/etronix-photon-2-1w-45amp-splashproof-brushless-esc If so yes..it can handle it according to the ESC. However, the drivetrain might take a beating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo does rc Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 I have had my ftx carnage brushless for about 2 months now and was wondering if any body knows a better spur gear for it as I keep stripping the stock one, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 (edited) How often are you stripping it? You can check the mesh by putting a strip of paper between the pinion and the spur, press them together and tighten. Once tightened, remove the paper and that should give you a near perfect mesh. I believe there was a spur gear available in the states, however, the downside then is...if your mesh is not good, it will strip the pinion. http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/65T-Aluminum-Spur-Gear-for-Quanum-Vandal-FTX-Vantage-Carnage-amp-Integy-i10-/132069839891 Edited October 24, 2017 by vimto2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo does rc Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Ok, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard_16v Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Only just read the last few pages of this thread so not sure if it's been mentioned, but I have a Quantum Vandal from Hobbyking which is the same basic car. I buy FTX Vantage spares when I need them quick, but try and stock up with Vandal spares as they are a bit cheaper... when in stock... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 On 11/1/2017 at 14:29, Richard_16v said: Only just read the last few pages of this thread so not sure if it's been mentioned, but I have a Quantum Vandal from Hobbyking which is the same basic car. I buy FTX Vantage spares when I need them quick, but try and stock up with Vandal spares as they are a bit cheaper... when in stock... Cheers Richard. There are few other models that resemble the FTX as well. I need to remind myself to stock up on a few spares next time I order from hobbyking again like the spurs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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