Brandon Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I think they have only changed the brand of it as it isn't a castle rebranded anymore but it still had the same motor before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granty Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Just picked up a 2013 Brand New Roller. The wheels are original but slick tyres for some reason. But still happy to have finally got the original shell once again just to stare at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syncro Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 On 9 December 2015 at 08:08:03, granty said: Just picked up a 2013 Brand New Roller. The wheels are original but slick tyres for some reason. But still happy to have finally got the original shell once again just to stare at Was that the one on eBay? Was tempted myself ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granty Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 It was. Got it for a good price. Was pleased as I've always regretted selling my shell. It's just going to sit on a shelf. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badrobot (RUS) Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 (edited) Hi people! My WR8 is not going straight, consistently steers to the right then to the left, how can I fix it? established a powerful digital servo, it does not help and a bit of bashing Russian https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMTQillnuAo Edited December 21, 2015 by Badrobot (RUS) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotshot888 Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Give this tread a read: Hope this gets you sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 My Esc finally arrived! So now I am able to run 6s through it only thing I need to do now is to change the shocks to the prolines. happy bunny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granty Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 On 02/01/2016 at 5:27 AM, Brandon said: My Esc finally arrived! So now I am able to run 6s through it only thing I need to do now is to change the shocks to the prolines. happy bunny! Sounds good! This for road racing only? It will be......mental! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 2 hours ago, granty said: Sounds good! This for road racing only? It will be......mental! Nope... Just for general overkill bashing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granty Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Just now, Brandon said: Nope... Just for general overkill bashing You will break so many parts! Mark my words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 2 minutes ago, granty said: You will break so many parts! Mark my words! I have that in mind I only plan to run it with 4s but I can always bump up the power if I like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valandis91 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 (edited) Hi all! Been following this thread for awhile and thought I would show you a vid of one of my WR8's in action!https://youtu.be/3Olu1QffCko I have 3 nitro's all up. One is a track monster, one is in pieces being rebuilt for an off road rally car. And the third is well... Still all nicely sealed up in its box. Only got into the hobby a few months ago but love it and regularly visit my local track. Let me know your thoughts on the video! Edited January 8, 2016 by valandis91 corrections 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granty Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Thats a very cool video. On a side note after putting a new motor in the wr8 after about ten minutes it snapped another shaft so that was a very expensive ten minutes. What can I be doing wrong? I think I'm meshing it right but I've had nothing but problems since the rebuild. At first it was just opinion coming off but two snapped shafts is beyond a joke. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Granty, is there any resistance in anything that could be causing any strain to the drive shafts? it could just possibly be bad luck on your end ive not snapped a drive shaft as of yet, I have tho had the pinion go flying, but I fixed that by pretty much coating the grub screw in locktight. Seems to have sorted it so far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotshot888 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 (edited) Broken shafts are unusual. Especially on a new motor. Usually the pinion will give first. There must be a mesh issue somewhere. Check how the shaft and pinion line up with the spur. Look at the old pinion/ spur and check for uneven wear (like the pinion is worn on one edge only). Since you did a rebuild, double check that everything is properly tightened up (motor mount, centre diff mount, etc). Also, check that your esc is braking first before allowing you to go in reverse. Unlikely to be the culprit, but going from fwd straight to rev will cause serious shock/ strain to the drivetrain, shaft and motor. What were you doing when it snapped? With three diffs it's unlikely that it's a shock to the drivetrain from jumping or rough terrain is causing the issue. Besides the WR8 drivetrain was made to handle much bigger wheels (Bullet) and is pretty tough. Are you running more than 3s? I could see 4s or 6s maybe snapping one just from being so overpowered. Of course you may just have just been unlucky, but two broken shafts would make me suspicious for sure. Edited January 9, 2016 by Hotshot888 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotshot888 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Wish I had access to a track like that Valandis!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 I never realised you broke the motor shaft! I just read it as being the dog bones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granty Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 On 09/01/2016 at 7:16 PM, Hotshot888 said: Broken shafts are unusual. Especially on a new motor. Usually the pinion will give first. There must be a mesh issue somewhere. Check how the shaft and pinion line up with the spur. Look at the old pinion/ spur and check for uneven wear (like the pinion is worn on one edge only). Since you did a rebuild, double check that everything is properly tightened up (motor mount, centre diff mount, etc). Also, check that your esc is braking first before allowing you to go in reverse. Unlikely to be the culprit, but going from fwd straight to rev will cause serious shock/ strain to the drivetrain, shaft and motor. What were you doing when it snapped? With three diffs it's unlikely that it's a shock to the drivetrain from jumping or rough terrain is causing the issue. Besides the WR8 drivetrain was made to handle much bigger wheels (Bullet) and is pretty tough. Are you running more than 3s? I could see 4s or 6s maybe snapping one just from being so overpowered. Of course you may just have just been unlucky, but two broken shafts would make me suspicious for sure. On 09/01/2016 at 2:33 PM, Brandon said: Granty, is there any resistance in anything that could be causing any strain to the drive shafts? it could just possibly be bad luck on your end ive not snapped a drive shaft as of yet, I have tho had the pinion go flying, but I fixed that by pretty much coating the grub screw in locktight. Seems to have sorted it so far. Thanks for your responses. It must be a mesh issue, it did sound louder than normal BUT I was sure I had meshed it right. Obviously not. I was only driving around on loose gravel, not doing any jumps etc. Hopefully new motor on will solve it, I'll just take extra care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wirralnitronoob Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 heres my wr8 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Did that spoiler come with it or did you order it? I can't find the stock spoiler. looking nice btw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wirralnitronoob Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 i asked modelsport and apparently you cant just order the spoiler, however i brought this car 2nd or third hand and this is how it came,but the block shell that came with it also didnt have a spoiler so i think this spoiler is off the original shell its basically all stock exept the rear hubs ive upgraded to hpi ally ones Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wirralnitronoob Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 is there any advised upgrades i should buy for my wr8? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Ok. Only thing I know that needs upgrading, is the shocks to the proline powerstrokes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wirralnitronoob Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 okay cheers brandon ill have a reaserch up on them,cheers for the reply,, i was expecting a shopping list of parts but hey just the shocks is cheap enough lol,,are the stock shocks classes as rubbish then i take it,? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 They're not rubbish, it's just that the rear shocks tend to sag too much and they don't have much adjustment, only the preload clips. if you say so those set of 4 shocks cost around £80! Expensive i know haha If you want some cheap but good quality aluminium parts, look on eBay for jazrider or GPM. i needed to do upgrades to the weakest points, like the hub carries etc. (mine sort of runs 6s) but don't tell anyone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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