Wirralnitronoob Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 try it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 On 1/18/2017 at 21:57, Wirralnitronoob said: mine is all back together,my esc doesnt seem as punchy or as fast as it used to so im yet to reprogram that but just had a little go on 4s and she runs like a beauty,so much smoother that the older setup, hope you like it,still need to get some nice orange alloy upgrades for it still though im gonna try and think of a way to change/strengthen the rear body posts as like states they are pretty flimsey,, Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk what was your previous setup mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 On 1/18/2017 at 21:57, Wirralnitronoob said: mine is all back together,my esc doesnt seem as punchy or as fast as it used to so im yet to reprogram that but just had a little go on 4s and she runs like a beauty,so much smoother that the older setup, hope you like it,still need to get some nice orange alloy upgrades for it still though im gonna try and think of a way to change/strengthen the rear body posts as like states they are pretty flimsey,, Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk what was your previous setup mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 if I can remember, he used to just have the stock setup in his which was a 4000kv motor with a rebranded castle esc. The wr8 isn't ment to run anything over 3s but it certainly takes it like a man! Mine run 6s easily and I think wirralnitronoob can aswell. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 i dont normally like onroad cars but i do like the look of these. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 (edited) That's the thing, I bash the wr8 off road like crazy! And it's great! It's silly quick but great fun! This is mine back last summer as I was trying to demolish the tyres I had on there at the time.https://vimeo.com/202260141 Edit: for some reason the quality of the vid sucks! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Edited February 2, 2017 by Brandon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 that was awesome dude! what setup was that? and what cell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Thanks! Setup is a castle 2650kv and a mm2 Esc on 4s. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wirralnitronoob Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 brandon is correct froggy i was running the standard setup but im putting it down to the kv rate as the hobbywing one is a 2200 and the vektor is 4000,but the vektor can only take 3s i think and i do want to run more thru it,,im gonna get a castle copy combo i think for my 8 but id luke to try keep my kv high too so was mabe thinking a bobbywing quicrun 150amp or a wpsc8 120amp on a 4000kv motor Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 The 2650kv on 4s is crazy fast for a small car. But the standard 4000kv setup was more than enough for the car. if you're going back to the 4000kv motor, then you probably won't need any more than the 120amp esc. im taking the wr8 out again on Sunday so I will try and get some footage if I can remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wirralnitronoob Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 ive just put the photon120 in with the 4000kv and it turns out the 4000kv can take 4s,,i will let you know if i think this is any better,, but the tyres balloon a bit on 4s so should be pretty quick Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Yeah my mate actually ran 4s with the stock motor and I was shocked as I thought the motor would over heat but it can take it, I don't know if it's safe on the motor tho so you will have to be the guinea pig for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syncro Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Well, it's a sad day guys. Due to a lack of use my WR8 and all my shell collection is up for sale. Sad times Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wirralnitronoob Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 not good syncro,maybe brandon will buy some shells off you ,,not a good day for me either to be honest,after trying a few diffrent motors and escs i have in my 8 i have decided to put the stock back in as that seems alot more responsive and its actually alot faster too,,but then after sorting it all out i decided to give it a run on 3scrashed it into a parked van and ive lost the rear dogbone :/ apart from that its fine,,it crawled home lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raff113 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 On 05/02/2017 at 17:56, Wirralnitronoob said: not good syncro,maybe brandon will buy some shells off you ,, not a good day for me either to be honest,after trying a few diffrent motors and escs i have in my 8 i have decided to put the stock back in as that seems alot more responsive and its actually alot faster too,,but then after sorting it all out i decided to give it a run on 3s crashed it into a parked van and ive lost the rear dogbone :/ apart from that its fine,,it crawled home lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Same here took it out in the wet hit parked van and seen rear dog bone shooting across the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I can't remember how many times I've lost the dog bones now. Too many! Any of you thought about different bodies for the wr8? I've herd a lot of people saying the proline vw beetle shell fits. I know about team blue groove racing on eBay and they do loads of bodies for the wr8 but they're expensive lol Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 there is some shell in the for sale section mate, some good ones too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Yeah I see them just looking for something different than the fiesta shell.Froggy8 you getting a wr8? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Using some araldite in an attempt to strengthen the body post mount Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matrec Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Hi all, I got my first rc car this year, joined the ranks of wr8 ownership, I've already done a few upgrades but I'm open to any and all advice[emoji4]Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 5 hours ago, matrec said: Hi all, I got my first rc car this year, joined the ranks of wr8 ownership, I've already done a few upgrades but I'm open to any and all advice Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk Welcome! have you got the alloy hubs etc? Also to note you may find you breaking the upper links a lot. Hope you enjoy the wr8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matrec Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Welcome! have you got the alloy hubs etc? Also to note you may find you breaking the upper links a lot. Hope you enjoy the wr8 [emoji4] I do have those yes, and yeah the upper arms were the first thing to break, broken 3 so far[emoji6] I cant seem to find an upgrade thoughSent from my D5803 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 (edited) No there isn't an upgrade specifically for them. You have to make your own ones. I'll try and find the parts to do so but a few pages back, a guy list the parts needed to do this. edit: it's on page 135 his lists the parts needed bud Edited February 11, 2017 by Brandon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matrec Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 No there isn't an upgrade specifically for them. You have to make your own ones. I'll try and find the parts to do so but a few pages back, a guy list the parts needed to do this. edit: it's on page 135 his lists the parts needed budI must be being blind, I can't see it on that page?Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 This. You do mean these right? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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