bobby288 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 i have gone through 4 now, modelsport and wheelspin are both now out of stock.. it seems every time i go out or roll the car hard it brakes the same part in the same place.. it is not from hitting things its where the body post connects it brakes, trust me if you have not broke one yet you will soon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeGT Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I've only broken one and that was my own fault. Running without the shell on. Flipped it and the post dug in and snapped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldcuppatea Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Is anyone using 3S lipos? Going to pick up another battery tomorrow and wondering whether to spend on 3S or a higher capacity 2S (I picked up 2x 4000mAh batteries with the car). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter_ST Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 I just use 2s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanrad Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 what sort of play time can I expect from 3s lipo's as im unsure weather to go for 2s and a bit les speed or 3s and hope to god I don't hit something very very hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC Freaks Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Electric is quicker. You pay for that it seems. An esc and motor are not cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeGT Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I only run 3s lol. Incredibly long run times and bags of power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldcuppatea Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Seriously, I wonder how local independent model shops stay in business. Out of three local shops, one only had two lipo's of any description in stock, another said that they didn't keep any in stock but could order one (possibly not realising that the Internet exists!) and the third had batteries, but wouldn't fit a Deans connector for me, even though their ebay shop says that they'll fit whatever connection you want. Ah well, I did try and give them my business! I've gone for a 7600 2S Turnigy for now. The manual put me off saying that you should only use 3S for high speed runs and as I'm only bashing there's not much point risking it. DexterST - did you give that spot at Meadowhall a try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter_ST Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 I'm just about to have a blast in the carpark at work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter_ST Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 I just broke a body post doing some awesome jumps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter_ST Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 scrap that, I've broken them both now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby288 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 see what i mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldcuppatea Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 These cars jump so well. I was using the lip of my driveway earlier to get some great air, hardly any run up required either. Only problem was trying to brake before it smacked into the garage door! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter_ST Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 I found a sheet of metal and a piece of wood and made a ramp I think that what broke my posts, but it was fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanrad Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Hmmmmmmmmmm see I was thinking of getting a spare bat for when out playing so as to not have to come home after a short while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter_ST Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 Hmmmmmmmmmm see I was thinking of getting a spare bat for when out playing so as to not have to come home after a short while I have 2 never used them one after another as I usually break it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanrad Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 lol that's a little concerning but as long as I get a hour from 2 3s bats that should be good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JoeGT Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Lol I usually use 4-6 3s on a day out. But I've ordered 6 more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter_ST Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 Replacement arrived today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanrad Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 dam joe how long do you spends driving it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcrallyuk Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Would someone be able to do a wee post or pm on the WR8? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby288 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 (edited) Replacement arrived today they have only just come back in stock.. they where out of stock everywhere for the last 2 weeks when i brake mine, if it is only on one side i have been cutting the entire mount down the middle so i have spares for which ever side brakes they really need to do something about these!! Edited April 4, 2013 by bobby288 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby288 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Would someone be able to do a wee post or pm on the WR8? there is 12 pages of thread to pick from here mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcrallyuk Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Unfortunately raking though broken arms and out of stock parts is not my thing...I don't have a WR8 so i have no idea what is needed for WR8 rallying. Hopefully someone will take the time to promote the use of WR8 in rally. Ta Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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