Mgozzz Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Mamba monster 2 What are you running for a battery? I think I mentioned it earlier but depending on the battery you are going to want to gear it up (big pinion/small spur). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc1987 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I haven't purchased battery yet, was think 4s maybe 5s if needed, Iv got two 2s but from wen had stock setup before but as you know that's not enough,what do you suggest battery wise, pinion & spur & where do you suggest order them from, coz you seem like a guy with a lot of knowledge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mgozzz Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I get most my stuff from ebay. If you are in the UK I think MSUK would be your best bet. I'd look for the Integy 40-42 tooth spur (smaller will be faster). You can get the part numbers here and then look it up on ebay to see if you can get a better price. Next you will need a mod 1 pinion with a 5mm shaft. I tend to go with Robinson Racing Products you can also find them on ebay no problem. I'd go with the "12 series" pinions, part number 1224 would be the 24 tooth Xtra hard mod 1 with the 5mm shaft etc. As for batteries... if you want to keep the same rpms with the 2200kv you will want to go 5-6s. You will have to look where to get those on your own. I'd pick a place that is on the same continent at least so you don't have to wait for overseas snail mail shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mgozzz Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 You lucky dogs! You all can go out and buy the method rally cross wheels now ;-) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281460968690 and http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271628621291 I wonder if that means it is only a matter of time before they drop the WR8 Subaru bodies... :fingers crossed:!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewaysjim Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 They have been out for weeks mate. Are they not released in the states yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mgozzz Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 (edited) Not yet. Let me put it this way.... We actually just got the speedline wheels in stock at one of the major US distributors last week. How long have they been available from MSUK? A month or more? The US supply chain just seems to be way behind and it makes me sad... Edited October 8, 2014 by Mgozzz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 New KB body on eBay if anyone interested. Item: NEW HPI wr8 flux Ken Block painted body shell URL: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=381018567308&alt=web Only $109 US plus shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 The KB body sold in a few hours! Hopefully one of you bought it. Has anyone glued up a pair of the knockoff rally tire/wheel combos from eBay and ran them? How are they holding up? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewaysjim Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 The KB body sold in a few hours! Hopefully one of you bought it. Has anyone glued up a pair of the knockoff rally tire/wheel combos from eBay and ran them? How are they holding up? Not guilty but wish I was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granty Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Hey guys, Despite interest I didn't manage to sell my Flux WR8 last time round. Not in a huge rush, but it's still up for sale. If anyone also wants to offer money to split any of the items, please let me know! http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/topic/195721-hpi-wr8-flux-ken-block-2013-including-many-extras/#entry2021593 James 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc1987 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/30594-/ http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/30592-/ http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/30593-/ http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/30582-/ just finished few bits billet machined gear box front & back also my clear unpainted wr8 shell came today probly do custom paint job eventually,,tryin to decide on what colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granty Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Decided to split everything after selling the KB shell. So, the flux on its own is here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Mgozzz; If you haven't seen it already http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=251675403487&alt=web Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewaysjim Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Mgozzz; If you haven't seen it already http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=251675403487&alt=web Shame the postage is so high.... I'd be interested otherwise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mgozzz Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Yeah the shipping makes it a bit too high to be worth buying them all together. If it was $40 total it would be a good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonicr360 Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Looks like there was a 2011 model Ken Block WR8 on eBay that has a signature by Ken!! Looks like it is a USA auction for anyone over there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewaysjim Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Looks like there was a 2011 model Ken Block WR8 on eBay that has a signature by Ken!! Looks like it is a USA auction for anyone over there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk You got a link sonic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonicr360 Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=281465684474 AUTOGRAPHED 48/350 BRAND NEW HPI WR8 Ken Block Ford Fiesta Rally 4wd-1/8 Scale Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI think this was it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewaysjim Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Hmmm. More than 10 available? http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=360594407958&alt=web Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonicr360 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Sounds pricey but they got more than 10..... I found one few days back!! First decent one that's new Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewaysjim Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 There's another on Germany's eBay that is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonicr360 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Hmmmm a lot of dosh just for the shell Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kondre2000 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 My son's shell is signed by Travis Pastrana, even though its a Fiesta body, not a subi...hes got several signatures on the shell actually. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kondre2000 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I am looking at the AL upgrades for the WR8 on the Integy site. I am going to get the suspension kit, because one of my OEM's cracked and the car isn't useable right now..looking at the site, what other AL parts would actually improve the car? is the AL gearbox really an improvement over the OEM?, are the anti-bending plates better than the OEM? what about the gears? I am willing to get them all at once, just so its all over and done with and the shipping is only once, I don't like to peace meal. any experience with the Integy parts is appreciated as well. Thanks Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mgozzz Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 (edited) The gears are also a good idea. Mainly because they will give you more adjustability to gear the car up if you want to. I'd go with the 42 tooth and maybe drop down to the stock 15t pinion if you are not already running it to make sure the motor stays in its operating temperature range. Alloy parts are really a choice thing. The a-arms will tighten up the flexy stock arms and keep alignment settings dialed in but add weight at the same time. They will also heighten the chance of snapping something else (hinge pins and diff cases) as they are designed to be the weak point when hitting something allowing things to flex instead of snapping. As for the other alloy parts? I honestly think they mostly add weight to the car. The stock steering is surprisingly tight (after replacing the servo saver). The stock plastic diff cases are also really stout, I've had zero issues with mine after 2 seasons of use and they are the same pieces that HPI uses in the bullet ST and MT. The bearings still sit tight and flush where they are supposed to be and I haven't need to add any extra shims anywhere. As for the stock anti bending plates & steering brace I think they are used more for looks really... The chassis is thick enough where there is very minimal bending going on between any of the components (steering posts, diff cases, motor mount etc.). If you need the extra reinforcement the alloy parts are offering you then you should probably be running a 1:8 GT chassis ;-) To me all the alloy looks good but I really don't think it's needed for most of the parts. For straight performance I'd recommend upgrading to the 42t spur, maybe the a-arms if you seriously need to make sure the alignment is set perfectly for road racing or what not, the Billet center drive shafts just because they are cheap and may last longer than the stock ones (I haven't tested them yet), and lastly the shock set because it looks like they add in a great deal of easy ride height adjustment which the chassis desperately needs. That's my .02p on alloy parts ;-) Edited October 23, 2014 by Mgozzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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