Stormbringer Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Nice 1 mate getting quicker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscart2005 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 6 hours ago, Ant.p said: Glad the thicker oil helped. I did it to mine on some good advice from the guys at Modelsport and it made all the difference for me. The springs are more for the ride height than the dampening. Maybe try raising the collar a bit, so the spring doesn’t cause the car to bounce with aggressive rebound. Yeah I did try it before but it seemed to sit really low at the front when I wound them up a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscart2005 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Hi, I’ve been out with the vantage today and have somehow melted the wheel nut and hex into the wheel, the wheel fell off and it turned out the nut had melted through the wheel, I can’t seem to get the other one off either, it also seems to have started to happen to the front. I’ll attach some pictures, has anyone else had this happen? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant.p Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 24 minutes ago, oscart2005 said: Hi, I’ve been out with the vantage today and have somehow melted the wheel nut and hex into the wheel, the wheel fell off and it turned out the nut had melted through the wheel, I can’t seem to get the other one off either, it also seems to have started to happen to the front. I’ll attach some pictures, has anyone else had this happen? Blimey, looks like your wheels have been in contact with the knuckle arms and hubs. Have you changed from the stock wheels? there are alloy 12mm hex nuts on eBay (amongst other places) which are slightly thicker than the original plastic ones, adding space between the wheels and hubs/knuckle arms. I purchased these after replacing my wheels with aftermarket as I could clearly see there was going to be a problem if I didn’t do anything - the wheels hardly turned so I had to do something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscart2005 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Ant.p said: Blimey, looks like your wheels have been in contact with the knuckle arms and hubs. Have you changed from the stock wheels? there are alloy 12mm hex nuts on eBay (amongst other places) which are slightly thicker than the original plastic ones, adding space between the wheels and hubs/knuckle arms. I purchased these after replacing my wheels with aftermarket as I could clearly see there was going to be a problem if I didn’t do anything - the wheels hardly turned so I had to do something! I was only on the stock wheels, would it be worth getting the alloy hex's that ftx sell and the alloy knuckles because I have a feeling there was just a lot of heat that melted all the plastic bits around it? I was doing a lot of drifting on a very dusty bit so that might have caused a lot of heat build up. Edited April 18, 2021 by oscart2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant.p Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, oscart2005 said: I was only on the stock wheels, would it be worth getting the alloy hex's that ftx sell and the alloy knuckles because I have a feeling there was just a lot of heat that melted all the plastic bits around it? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12-mm-wheel-hex-nut-rc-car-1-10-hsp-ftx-upgrade-fast-UK-dispatch-/233808130067?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286 Edited April 18, 2021 by Ant.p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant.p Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 (edited) sorry for the ridiculously long link. They are the ones I got. Quite cheap and did the trick! you don’t need to upgrade to alloy hub and knuckle but I chose to just because they look nice. the original tires and inserts aren’t great anyway, so replacing them is a good thing. Edited April 18, 2021 by Ant.p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscart2005 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Just now, Ant.p said: sorry for the ridiculously long link. They are the ones I got. Quite cheap and did the trick! you don’t need to upgrade to alloy hub and knuckle but I chose to just because they look nice. the original wheels aren’t great anyway, so replacing them is a good thing. Are the fastrax ones any good because I already have a rear set so I'll only need a front set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain .R Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Iv got them on all 4 my cars as they are way better that the waste of space plastic ones . they slightest bit thicker so it moves the wheel away from the car just a wee bit and they nice tight fit so less chance the wheel turning in them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscart2005 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Iain .R said: Iv got them on all 4 my cars as they are way better that the waste of space plastic ones . they slightest bit thicker so it moves the wheel away from the car just a wee bit and they nice tight fit so less chance the wheel turning in them. 2 minutes ago, Ant.p said: sorry for the ridiculously long link. They are the ones I got. Quite cheap and did the trick! you don’t need to upgrade to alloy hub and knuckle but I chose to just because they look nice. the original wheels aren’t great anyway, so replacing them is a good thing. Okay cheers for the help👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant.p Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 1 minute ago, oscart2005 said: Are the fastrax ones any good because I already have a rear set so I'll only need a front set? Found some cheaper, so just edited the link. I’m not sure you can buy just 2 at a time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscart2005 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Ant.p said: Found some cheaper, so just edited the link. I’m not sure you can buy just 2 at a time? I'll look around, are there any suggestions for wheels and tyres for buggies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant.p Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 (edited) 23 minutes ago, oscart2005 said: I'll look around, are there any suggestions for wheels and tyres for buggies? Mine are fantastic, but I’m worried to recommend them as I have been having no end of trouble with my front diff since fitting them. I now wonder if they are too large and heavy; adding too much additional strain to the drivetrain. Im not even getting through a single battery without taking teeth off the diff gears. My carnage is currently running rear wheel drive as a result, as I simply can’t be bothered to strip it all down again for 30 mins of bashing. That said, I’ be been landing on concrete in a skate park from over 2 meters and the cars otherwise been taking the punishment! 😁 Edited April 18, 2021 by Ant.p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscart2005 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Just now, Ant.p said: Mine are fantastic, but I’m worried to recommend them as I have been having no end of trouble with my front diff since fitting them. I now wonder if they are too large and heavy; adding too much additional strain to the drivetrain. Im not even getting through a single battery without taking teeth off the diff gears. My carnage is currently running rear wheel drive as a result, as I simply can’t be bothered to strip it all down again for 30 mins of bashing. I have the vantage so the front ones are lighter so I think it should be a bit better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant.p Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, oscart2005 said: I have the vantage so the front ones are lighter so I think it should be a bit better? Yeah, sorry can’t really help here. I’m sure there will be someone on here will pipe up soon with ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gtiracer Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 15 hours ago, Jack Reacher said: New pb with the Vantage 53.99 mph, up from 48.99 mph Is that on 3s or 4s? Nice run btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 3S lipo but going 4S when foam tyres arrive 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottyb Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Has anyone found stronger diff cups that fit? Mine seem to be slowly bending out where the shafts sit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gtiracer Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 7 hours ago, Jack Reacher said: 3S lipo but going 4S when foam tyres arrive Have you modified your diffs or had any diff problems yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 24 minutes ago, Gtiracer said: Have you modified your diffs or had any diff problems yet? no not yet, not sure how long i plan on running this car, i keep telling myself no more money going it then i make a tweak and get a little more out of it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 5 hours ago, Scottyb said: Has anyone found stronger diff cups that fit? Mine seem to be slowly bending out where the shafts sit I got these and I am quite happy with. Feel subjectively stronger: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FTX-CARNAGE-VANTAGE-HOOLIGAN-Diff-Drive-Cup-4-PCS-UPGRADED-PARTS-UK-FTX6235S-/184500890499?_trksid=p2349526.m4383.l10137.c10&nordt=true&rt=nc&orig_cvip=true Sadly, out of stock for now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gtiracer Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Jack Reacher said: no not yet, not sure how long i plan on running this car, i keep telling myself no more money going it then i make a tweak and get a little more out of it Thanks, I'm sure you've probably said in an earlier post but what motor esc and spur/pinion do you use please? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottyb Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 2 hours ago, Jens said: I got these and I am quite happy with. Feel subjectively stronger: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FTX-CARNAGE-VANTAGE-HOOLIGAN-Diff-Drive-Cup-4-PCS-UPGRADED-PARTS-UK-FTX6235S-/184500890499?_trksid=p2349526.m4383.l10137.c10&nordt=true&rt=nc&orig_cvip=true Sadly, out of stock for now. Thanks mate, i'll stick them on my watch list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 7 hours ago, Gtiracer said: Thanks, I'm sure you've probably said in an earlier post but what motor esc and spur/pinion do you use please? surpass 3660 3300kv motor, hobbywing 8bl 120 esc with a bit of chassis cut away to get it in, 23T pinion and 48T Acetal spur 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain .R Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 4 hours ago, Jack Reacher said: surpass 3660 3300kv motor, hobbywing 8bl 120 esc with a bit of chassis cut away to get it in, 23T pinion and 48T Acetal spur Hi this is a vantage yea hows this off road or is it just for road ifnits not vantage what car is it again again hows it off road if it goes off road cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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