smash Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 (edited) That's hpi for you, nickel and dime you every step of the way .. Edited July 8, 2012 by smash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leongordon234 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Thanks for the offer, but I decided to buy a plastic set for now as it would likely take a few weeks to get the ali ones through from the US, and that would leave my XS sat on the shelf. Seems a bit odd that these pins aren't available separately, yet HPI list at least 3 other pins that you can buy on their own. what pins are you needing? as when my suspension arm pin snapped i used a coat hanger cut it up and filed it down and boom there we go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugsie Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 They're 3.5mm x 15mm steering pins, and they need to be pretty much exact or the wheels will be very wobbly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 (edited) They're 3.5mm x 15mm steering pins, and they need to be pretty much exact or the wheels will be very wobbly. I used 4mm round steel bar cut a length down popped it in a drill then just used a fine file on it til it just fits .. Then finished it off with a bit of wet and dry paper Oh and i forgot to say if you got any old 3.5mm drill bits knocking around just cut then end off one of them (the end that goes in the drill chuck) .. That is if you got a good cutting disc and a dremel Edited July 8, 2012 by mydoddy69 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugsie Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Cunning plan, I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 My little XS took a savage beating at the RHR Bash, relentless backfliping and big jumps couldnt break her, lost a steering link tho, but in the spirit of bashing it was soon bodged back together, I'll get some pics up soon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugsie Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 I've only had the steering link come adrift twice during some serious action over skate ramps, other than that it's been fine. Yesterday's crash just didn't seem that serious, normally I would expect the case to just bump away and carry on. Odd, but these things happen. Played with my Hyper today, lots of high speed fun. Sent from my Galaxy Notes using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Just come across these shocks anyone heard any thing about them?? They look fantastic and sould fit the XS like a dream .. Seem really well built and you dont have to have the piggy back you can choose what style you like http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM21107-Gmade-XD-Piggyback-Shock-93mm-2-Axial-SCX10-Honcho-Crawler-Truck-B44-/120918040185?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c2746de79 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smash Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 (edited) They look pretty decent don't they, they are about 10mm shorter than stock though.. Edit just had a quick shufty and there are some 103mm jobs too could be promising.. Edited July 8, 2012 by smash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin34 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Love the look of those shocks .Looking forward to seeing the pics AJ . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Bodged steering link Luckily Savagebrum had some 3mm threaded bar and Bulletflux345 has some traxxas rod ends, I like the way it works now, the stock end will pop off in a big hit, but won't be lost because of the captive traxxas rod end, think I'm going to stick to this idea, so I've just ordered a pair of Lunsford 3mm x 38mm turnbuckles to replace the threaded bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leongordon234 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 did you get the hyper back running then slugsie ? , my xs will be out of action for a while as the motor and esc seem to be on the blink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugsie Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Yeah, the problem with the Hyper was just the the grub screw on the input cup to the front diff had come loose. Tightened it up and it' ok. Just need to double check the thread lock on them. Any idea what is up with the electrics on your XS? What is it doing / not doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leongordon234 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 when i turn everything on it does the usual beep process but it sounds like its beeping underwater if that makes sense , then when you press the throttle you can here clicking like a car trying to turn over but the motor doesn't spin the wheels , the only way the motor spins is if you apply the throttle and spin the wheels by hand and then it starts but they only spin at half power with full throttle. i then plugged in a 7700kv motor i had to the esc and when you plug in the battery the esc makes the usual beeps like normal no wierd noises and the motor spins fine so my guess is its the motor not sure though i can make a video if that helps ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugsie Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Weird. Did you run the standard motor not connected to the gearbox? Does sound like a dodgy motor though. Warranty time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leongordon234 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 i didn't think of that i shall try it and see what happens , there isnt a chance of a warranty claim as i bought it off G rat savage so its classed as second hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Stick a SC8 combo in her 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smash Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 (edited) Stick a SC8 combo in her Sell your original esc and you'll be nearly half way there money wise too Edited July 9, 2012 by smash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leongordon234 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 link to the sc8 combo ? , how much are the combos and how much do you reckon i will get for my esc ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 I paid around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howie87 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I paid around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazzaClio Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 http://www.rcecho.com/HOBBYWING-EZRUN-3656-3400KV-RC-Brushless-Motor-WP-SC8-120A-ESC-Combo-ME176.html http://www.rcecho.com/HOBBYWING-EZRUN-3656-4000KV-RC-Brushless-Motor-WP-SC8-120A-ESC-Combo-ME178.html http://www.rcecho.com/HOBBYWING-EZRUN-3656-4700KV-RC-Brushless-Motor-WP-SC8-120A-ESC-Combo-ME180.html I highly recommend RcEcho. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 I've posted it a few times on different threads, guess you missed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leongordon234 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 whats the postage like and where are they coming from china i presume ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 (edited) http://www.rcecho.com/HOBBYWING-EZRUN-3656-3400KV-RC-Brushless-Motor-WP-SC8-120A-ESC-Combo-ME176.html http://www.rcecho.com/HOBBYWING-EZRUN-3656-4000KV-RC-Brushless-Motor-WP-SC8-120A-ESC-Combo-ME178.html http://www.rcecho.com/HOBBYWING-EZRUN-3656-4700KV-RC-Brushless-Motor-WP-SC8-120A-ESC-Combo-ME180.html I highly recommend RcEcho. Thanks. I've got the 4700kv combo on stock 2s gearing and it's insane, but I use 6000mah 65-130c lipos tho Edited July 9, 2012 by .AJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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