thebongos Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Thanks for the help. I managed to fit the 2200mah batt and took it to the street for speedruns...It is on the border of uncontrollable. I wont be goin 3s on this yet. Just changed the shock oil to see how it survives but its quite good. have u tried any other bodies like short course? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuttyProfessor Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share Posted June 14, 2013 No but I think the Maverick Ion shells fit, shame the wheels dont. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jari Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Any Pictures? ! I keep eyeing up the maverick ion range, and various other mini. Be good to see what you have done to this one. I wonder how much parts compatibility there is too? iirc this has a tough alu chassis? Great price too - my son keeps asking for a small fast electric monster truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuttyProfessor Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share Posted July 3, 2013 Jackal with ansmann 60mm shocks on softish springs, alloy dogbones, good grease in the diffs and a 6370kv Axi MiniAC extreme motor on 2s, Losi Xcelorin esc, pants but works alright. Jackal/Husky are the same chassis, just different shock lengths and shock towers so if you have either, cheap to change between an MT or Buggy. Versatile machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jari Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Like the shell How much use has it had? What spares did you get and how much have you broken on it? have hobby stores been good for spares? Be good to buy something from a local shop and be able to get spares there rather than the postal/internet game. The shocks look huge for the size of car. So would you recommend it? with 2.4Ghz proper radio looks like a cheap base car to mess about with. Just wonder how it stacks up against the maverick ion/himoto range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebongos Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 (edited) http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/23113-20130719-151126/ http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/23112-/ http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/23111-20130719-151026/ http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/23110-my-ripmax-husky/ I think ive stripped the socket of the front right diff gear where the dogbones fit on the diff.( I dunno wat to call it) I switched the front diff with d rear for now as its on order with supplier at hobbystores. I would appreciate any ideas on a metal diff or something like that as I dunno how long this switch will last. I wil try upload a pic of d mini truck Edited July 19, 2013 by thebongos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmjordan Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Hi Peeps, This is a cracking thread, looking to revamp my Husky to so thanks for the ideas. Has any one changed the servo & to what? I have replaced the stock servo 3 times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuttyProfessor Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 I use a savox mg0257 I think it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmjordan Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Perfect thanks. I have just ordered all the bits to start this project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redz Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I had a husky and my friend bought one as well. both only lasted around 8 charges before the esc packed up. looks like a weak spot. shame really because we did like them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuttyProfessor Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 Its the gearing on the standard setup, motor is good but the combined esc is terrible, get something like an etronix probe. Will have to fit proper radio gear if you change the esc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackGrylls Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Hi all. I've just broke the esc on my jackal and now decided I should go brushless. However I have no clue about this really. I have a slight amount of knowledge. So to go brushless I don't any to spend to much. Could I get some suggestions. Also do I need to change the reciever, I guess I do. Does that mean I need to change the controller as well. And I guess I can keep te servo and just use servo tape. And finally can I still use my batteries but change the connector on the end? Thanks in advanced for the replies. Sorry it's so Long Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuttyProfessor Posted August 6, 2014 Author Share Posted August 6, 2014 If you take the combined esc out, you can leave the servo holder in place and use the space to fit an RX and can fit a new esc on top of the chassis brace. Brushless wise, I used a Reedy 5500kv 370 size motor and a Losi 1:18 esc. If you go brushless, id invest in the alloy dogbones, the plastic ones get lathed off under power while turning unless you get a TX with EPA adjustment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applelover3764 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 hi there I bought a husky about a week ago and the receiver blew out i really wanted to go brushless and I was thinking if this could be a perfect esc for it and could someone give me a powerful motor for top speeds that could go with a husky (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Losi-Mini-8ight-4wd-MSC-18BL-Brushless-Sensorless-Mini-Hi-Power-ESC-/371034192550?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item56635c7aa6) thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuttyProfessor Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Same ESC I used in my Husky, go for a 5500kv Ace Ripper micro motor geared up a few teeth, pops wheelies on demand but not too much power so it rips the diffs to shreds. Upgrade to the alloy dogbones if you are going brushless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 polo power Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Just wanted to resurrect this thread - as it's the best on the internet about these cars: Jackal, Dingo, Husky, Coyote. & thinking about Christmas presents etc. Can the included stock transmitter bind to other cars/systems? (would be nice if it did as appears to be a proper radio) How's the long term toughness of these baby's going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanced mk4 golf Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 I'm with you on that m2 polo power... Best thread on the Internet by far! I really want on brushless mine just need to know all the bits I need for it like the motor, esc, ect ect... Any help would be appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 polo power Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 I'm sure the MSUK faithful will come to the rescue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 polo power Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Any body know if these Dromida's are related to the Husky's etc? http://www.modelsport.co.uk/dromida-rc-electric-models/rc-car-manufacturers/1279/9900/990010 http://www.modelsport.co.uk/dromida-bx4.18bl-buggy-1-18-brushless-2.4ghz-rtr/rc-car-products/389815 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tear101 Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 The dromida desert buggy looks exactly the same as my boys ripmax coyote but couldnt comment on ther rest of the range! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpbp200 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 I have just bought one of these for my boys (3 1/2 and 6) as a "starter" car. I had a few issues when I first ran it whereby it wouldn't always respond to throttle input and the fact that after going forwards you have to flick the trigger into reverse twice to get it go backwards. I understand the braking function gets activated on first push of the trigger but I am used to Traxxas ESCs whereby if the car is stationary (after a forward run) the first push of the trigger will engage reverse rather than the braking function. That aside it seems to be OK now with regard to the tx/rx response and the plethora of plastic parts absorb a lot of impact when my 3yr old forgets to let go of the trigger! I like the fact that I can turn down the max speed easily from the tx using a knob makes it great for letting the kids loose with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzardg Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Ive had my ripmax husky for a few months now and it really does perform well for such a cheap price but i was wondering if it was possible to put more power behind it. Could anyone help me choose what brushles system would work with it and help me get a decent brushless system for cheap. Also if i dont end up making it brushless does anybody have any suggestions for an upgraded battery that works with the stock setup. (im a bit of a noob when it comes to this stuff!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamiyacowboy Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 5 minutes ago, Hazzardg said: Ive had my ripmax husky for a few months now and it really does perform well for such a cheap price but i was wondering if it was possible to put more power behind it. Could anyone help me choose what brushles system would work with it and help me get a decent brushless system for cheap. Also if i dont end up making it brushless does anybody have any suggestions for an upgraded battery that works with the stock setup. (im a bit of a noob when it comes to this stuff!) Mamba sidewinder Micro. go for around the 6800kv, if your wanting very fast. if you wnat stupid insane fast ( break stuff quick) go to the 8000kv or above motor range in the mamba setup. prices for the mamba sidewinder micro setup is around £60 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzardg Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) does anyone know any other shells that fit the ripmax husky. Also, does the jackel shell fit the husky? Thanks. Also does the coyote shell fit the husky??? Edited April 1, 2016 by Hazzardg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tear101 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 The coyote shell doesn't fix on like conventional bodys(four posts) it has a hinge at the front of the chassis which the body bolts onto. Think it would take some work to make it fit the husky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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