Mrchippy Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Might be the brand of bty ur using mate, I had no trouble with my bty or my deans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.Son Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Possibly inferior connector fitted by Giant Shark, which I will be mentioning to them. The lipo itself is a very good pack imo, with 10 gauge wiring to handle its 50/100c capability. I just don't think the connectors are up to it! EC5's will sort it! Hopefully they'll be here tomorrow, so I can run over w/e! I was about to video how well the WR8 was handling the undulating grassy surface. I was impressed with the fact it has some in air throttle adjustability, given the relatively small wheel mass. Just wished I could use a cover to keep all the grass out, without causing potential heat issues! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrchippy Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Think we need to do a bit of R&D on a suitable tray cover, will tray draw sumtin up for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.Son Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Think we need to do a bit of R&D on a suitable tray cover, will tray draw sumtin up for us A buggy body, the right width would be a possibility. My H7 body is exactly the same shape as WR8 chassis, but about 20mm too wide. Maybe a 1/10 buggy body? The good thing about a lexan cover is you can vent it above motor esc etc and it'll stand off, not cling to them. I wonder if the Koyosho DRX VE lexan under cover would be adaptable, can they be bought separately? I'll take a look at Squirrel's vid 1 YouTube review, as I seem to recall him looking at it in some detail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrchippy Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Yh lets us know what his vid says Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrchippy Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Let the other half have ago of my car before will post a vid in a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.Son Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Anyone know if these will fit? The price is bloody great if so!: http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/71869/?setMobile=2&auto=1 There's dish and a 6 spoke wheel (white only it seems) an a couple of tread patterns, block, pin & micro pin. Dyeable possibly?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrchippy Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Think they will mate but not that much info on the link as long as their 2.2" then ur laughin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpi1 Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Jason ^^^^^^ order a pair there not that dear then you'l know if they are any good or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.Son Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Recon I might. Supposed to stop spending...! Lmao 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.Son Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 (edited) http://www.apexmodels.com/gbu0-prodshow/FAST0042.html Bit cheaper still, inc delivery Edited June 9, 2013 by J.A.Son Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrchippy Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 (edited) Maybe maybe not lol an yh they come in a pair there's a 2 in brackets at the end lol An u can get coloured stickers for them off eBay mate don't know how much lol Edited June 9, 2013 by Mrchippy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpi1 Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Here u go http://bit.ly/11p1kK6 stickers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpi1 Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Took the car out for the first time since fitting the woven graphite parts it's made the car a lot lighter and it seems to roll more in the corners at speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpi1 Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 (edited) ill try and up load a video Edited June 9, 2013 by hpi1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpi1 Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Here's a video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrchippy Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Looks spot on what wheels and tyres have u got on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpi1 Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 It's running off road wheels and tyre they are very grippy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpi1 Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Here another video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.Son Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Looks good to me. The only way the graphite shock towers would effect roll centre is if the shock.mounting.holes were different to the alloy ones, or you've used a different hole. Are they exactly the same when you place them on top of each other, do the holes match up? Now they're fitted you won't nec be able to tell. You're always going to get some traction rolling on grass with off road tyres, but try less shock preload and also limiting droop with the droop screws that should have come with car. Also, if you can, shorten the anti roll bars as much as you can- ie try and get as much of the orange bar through mount attached the A arms. Failing that use the tarmac tyres or slow more in turns.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpi1 Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Cheers Jason I've fitted them the same as the ones were used the Same holds I think it mite be the ant roll bars as the front I can move freely how do I tieten it up? I'm thinking of getting some Tarmac wheels and tyres next 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldcuppatea Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Not checked this thread for a while...57 pages now! Interesting to have a scan through a few of the posts. After selling my 3.0 and getting a flux I haven't had much to post about as the flux has been ultra reliable (touch wood!) and easy to use. I had the chance to buy my 3.0 back, along with a load of spares, and couldn't resist, so now I have twins Came back in a bit of a sorry state: A full tear down, new bearings and several hours later: Like new again. Well, nearly new: Not sure how much I'll use it, but at least now if its playing up I've got the instant gratification of the flux. The guy I sold it too got ****** off with it cutting out at speed. It often did the same for me, so I think I'll concentrate on trying to stop it from doing that. Must say that as well as being easier to run, the flux is a damned side easier to clean! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.Son Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Cheers Jason I've fitted them the same as the ones were used the Same holds I think it mite be the ant roll bars as the front I can move freely how do I tieten it up? I'm thinking of getting some Tarmac wheels and tyres next The anti roll bars (arb) are supposed to move/pivot. Basically, they help transfer load from the inside loaded tyre to the outside unloaded tyre. Effectively lifting the unloaded arm/wheel to help keep the chassis flatter through a turn, ie less roll. This load transfer is more effective (stiffer arb) when a thicker bar is used, as it flexes less or if the bar between the a arm mounts is shorter, as it again flexes less. Think of it as a horizontal flag pole, fixed to a wall at one end with a weight on the other end. A longer pole is going to flex more than a shorter one, as will a thinner pole v a thicker one.. Obviously, as with everything suspension related there are trade offs for every adjustment you make. There is no one magic setup for all conditions. An example would be, a very stiff front arb can induce understeer on tarmac, esp in wet conditions! All things being equal, a simple rule is you'll essentially get less traction/grip at the stiffer end. So slippy conditions usu require a softer setup. Wow, must have been on the Red Bull last night! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpi1 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 If u could get a brand new kb shell still in the packaging what sort of money would u guys pay knowing how rare they are ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.Son Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Well I got one a few weeks ago 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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