Madmoz7610 Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 5 hours ago, vimto2000 said: https://www.rcgeeks.co.uk/products/hobbywing-ezrun-max10-esc-3652sl-3300kv-brushless-motor?currency=GBP&variant=33145876840547&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjN-SBhCkARIsACsrBz4y9vAW4ZpsoCzpzDO1QIBoKdswnx5EkOPE91A81CyC7hJyiDVIdK8aAl9PEALw_wcB If you look at bottom shaft size is 3.175mm Amazing il probably go for that one then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanden Plas Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 5 hours ago, Madmoz7610 said: Amazing il probably go for that one then Oh yeah I think it the 120A max10 esc combo that has the 5mm bore, the downside to the 60A won’t run 4s which I think you wanted to do 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex524 Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 On 24/03/2022 at 21:52, Ant.p said: The electronics in FTX carnage’s aren’t great. You will likely find something stops working after a while on the brushed system. The stock brushless isn’t much better, and the battery that comes with both options are literally just to get you going (for 10 minutes if you’re lucky). I went for the brushed version, and then upgraded to brushless with a decent Hobbywing combo at a later date. This way teaches you more about Rc mechanics and electronics. other things you’ll want to consider: hardened spur and pinion decent charger (skyrc t200 or similar would future proof you) upgraded servo upgraded servo saver Front and rear aluminium suspension holders replacement wheels (foam inserts on stock will turn to dust) FTX Zorro front bumper as stronger than stock one. not all at once, just as and when they break, which they will if you use it! Great list, thank you New to vantage but have built a couple of kits before. Got the brushless for my son yesterday, broke the rear suspension holder first time out! (car Vs post). Assume I should just get the alu one now? Worth doing the fronts while I'm at it? Its a great little car for him. We use it on a football field near home so it's not crazy fast for him (he's 8). But it will get some damage I expect! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant.p Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Lex524 said: Great list, thank you New to vantage but have built a couple of kits before. Got the brushless for my son yesterday, broke the rear suspension holder first time out! (car Vs post). Assume I should just get the alu one now? Worth doing the fronts while I'm at it? Its a great little car for him. We use it on a football field near home so it's not crazy fast for him (he's 8). But it will get some damage I expect! My lads the same age! He’s pretty careful with his, so it’s usually me that breaks it 🤦🏼♂️😅 I would definitely recommend the aluminium suspension holders. Went through several before upgrading and haven’t broken one since. The alloy FTX uses isn’t the best, but it’s stronger/less brittle than the plastic. Just don’t be tempted to go all alloy, keep plastic where you can. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex524 Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Ant.p said: My lads the same age! He’s pretty careful with his, so it’s usually me that breaks it 🤦🏼♂️😅 I would definitely recommend the aluminium suspension holders. Went through several before upgrading and haven’t broken one since. The alloy FTX uses isn’t the best, but it’s stronger/less brittle than the plastic. Just don’t be tempted to go all alloy, keep plastic where you can. Yes I think I will stop there gets a bit pricey otherwise. Was considering the bigger carnage bumper though people seem to say that then breaks the top chassis.... From your list will the gears eventually go, I had assumed the brushless one came with hardier running gear anyway? He's generally pretty good but got a bit unlucky going around some goal posts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain .R Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 I found a great place not far from me castle coch near cardiff an it's got massive moat around the castle (dry empty no water lol ) and long bendy paths to bash along large empty grass area to zoom along an high drop banks to drive the car off down in to the moat part and steel spikes sticking out the ground about 2 to 3 inchs for you smash into and rip off the back suspension aaaaahhahhhhhhhhhh . But once you see then you keep a watch out I think there in the ground to keep the banks from collapsing need to take an anglegrinder or heavy sledgehammer next time lol . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant.p Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 7 minutes ago, Lex524 said: Yes I think I will stop there gets a bit pricey otherwise. Was considering the bigger carnage bumper though people seem to say that then breaks the top chassis.... From your list will the gears eventually go, I had assumed the brushless one came with hardier running gear anyway? He's generally pretty good but got a bit unlucky going around some goal posts! It depends how you (or your lad) drive it. If you’re easy on the throttle/breaks and don’t jump too high the standard gears will probably last well. This is something only time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaldyMan Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 Well I've pulled the trigger on a brushless FTX Vantage, should arrive by Friday. I've picked up a set of Fastrax Arrow Road wheels and tyres as well as 2 more 2S, 5200mAh batteries so hopefully that'll get me up and running with it. Is there any immediate maintenance issues I should be aware of before I put the batteries in and blast it about the street? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaldyMan Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 (edited) Double post for some reason Edited April 19, 2022 by BaldyMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanden Plas Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 3 hours ago, BaldyMan said: Well I've pulled the trigger on a brushless FTX Vantage, should arrive by Friday. I've picked up a set of Fastrax Arrow Road wheels and tyres as well as 2 more 2S, 5200mAh batteries so hopefully that'll get me up and running with it. Is there any immediate maintenance issues I should be aware of before I put the batteries in and blast it about the street? You could check the gear mesh on the pinion and spur, mine was way too tight out of the box! Other than that you could just check screws for tightness and then enjoy…… till something breaks! Then buy multiples or hop ups of those bits 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaldyMan Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Well the Vantage arrived with the new Etronix transmitter. I've noticed there's a bit of a dead spot though when I go to pull the trigger. Is this something I can alter with throttle trim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanden Plas Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Have you calibrated the transmitter to the esc? hopefully that should sort it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanden Plas Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 Which threads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strugglecuddle7 Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 On 19/04/2022 at 17:15, BaldyMan said: Well I've pulled the trigger on a brushless FTX Vantage, should arrive by Friday. I've picked up a set of Fastrax Arrow Road wheels and tyres as well as 2 more 2S, 5200mAh batteries so hopefully that'll get me up and running with it. Is there any immediate maintenance issues I should be aware of before I put the batteries in and blast it about the street? The arrow road wheels are quite delicate, the ftx vantage is a great beginner car as it has tons of upgrades, it's worth getting the program card for the esc as Ive found the brakes set a bit to high on the ftx brushless cars, but otherwise get out and enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaldyMan Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 2 hours ago, Strugglecuddle7 said: The arrow road wheels are quite delicate, the ftx vantage is a great beginner car as it has tons of upgrades, it's worth getting the program card for the esc as Ive found the brakes set a bit to high on the ftx brushless cars, but otherwise get out and enjoy it! They were only a few quid so if they don't last then it's no crying shame. It's more to protect the offroad tyres on the occasion I just want to blast up and down the street with it. I think I will pick up the program card and probably have a look at the aluminium 12mm hex nuts for the wheels too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaldyMan Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Are there any alternative body shells for the FTX Vantage? I've noticed pretty quickly that it's made of paper and it also seems a bit small. It bulges on one side where the cables are tied down so there must not be much airflow around the esc cooling fan. I don't mind painting and cutting up a body just to get one to fit. I'll probably do the old gorilla tape method to protect them as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanden Plas Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Thing with buggy shells is that they are all made pretty tight fitting so I think you will struggle to find one that isn’t made for a vantage that will fit, didn’t find a problem with mine fitting with the stock gear in it, and it is still going many crashes on, the rear wing on the other hand was more brittle than a fallen autumn leaf! I haven’t read through all of this thread but don’t remember seeing someone use a different buggy shell on a vantage, maybe a bit of cleaning up of the stock wiring with some well placed cable ties might get the cables out the way so it fits nicely. it was necessary for me to cut a hole in mine when I upgraded to a hobbywing 120A esc and motor where I put a double cooling fan on the motor but you shouldn’t need anything drastic like that with the stock gear! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simmy Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 (edited) I’ve just changed the chassis on mine to this aluminium one. Edited April 30, 2022 by Simmy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanden Plas Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Oooh nice, where did you get that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simmy Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 China - it’s for a VRX Spirit which is essentially the same model https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32918280552.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.521c1802lWLZuI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windz1000r Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 9 hours ago, Simmy said: I’ve just changed the chassis on mine to this aluminium one. I had a alloy chassis on mine found it made it to heavy and it started chewing up diffs went back to plastic chassis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaldyMan Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 18 hours ago, Vanden Plas said: Thing with buggy shells is that they are all made pretty tight fitting so I think you will struggle to find one that isn’t made for a vantage that will fit, didn’t find a problem with mine fitting with the stock gear in it, and it is still going many crashes on, the rear wing on the other hand was more brittle than a fallen autumn leaf! I haven’t read through all of this thread but don’t remember seeing someone use a different buggy shell on a vantage, maybe a bit of cleaning up of the stock wiring with some well placed cable ties might get the cables out the way so it fits nicely. it was necessary for me to cut a hole in mine when I upgraded to a hobbywing 120A esc and motor where I put a double cooling fan on the motor but you shouldn’t need anything drastic like that with the stock gear! I've noticed the wing is brittle, mine has already started to have paint flake off after about 3 battery packs of run time. Are there any recommendations for hard plastic wings? I reckon the dual fans look smart on the Vantage, it's a nice clean cut and looks like they're meant to be there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strugglecuddle7 Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 34 minutes ago, BaldyMan said: I've noticed the wing is brittle, mine has already started to have paint flake off after about 3 battery packs of run time. Are there any recommendations for hard plastic wings? I reckon the dual fans look smart on the Vantage, it's a nice clean cut and looks like they're meant to be there. I put a quantam vandal wing on my vantage, it's a hard wing and fits perfectly as it's the same car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaldyMan Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 (edited) 48 minutes ago, Strugglecuddle7 said: I put a quantam vandal wing on my vantage, it's a hard wing and fits perfectly as it's the same car Thanks, I think I'm gonna order one in then. That's if can source one. Otherwise I'll probably have to test fit the FTX Comet wing or some HSP generic wing from eBay Edited May 1, 2022 by BaldyMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanden Plas Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 I got a generic wing off eBay, as the vandal wing was out of stock at the time. Looked cool but did require quite a bit of modification, so grab a vandal one if you can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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