Honeybadger Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I dont think so bud, just the thermal protection kickin in hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazzaClio Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I dont think so bud, just the thermal protection kickin in hopefully. Hopefully, does the motor cog and stutter bad now? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeybadger Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 It seemed to be ok when it cooled down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeybadger Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 It wasn't getting crazy hot, I could still hold it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeybadger Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Looked at the gearing and it had the stock spur and a 23 tooth pinion. Ive fitted an 18 tooth and will see how it goes. If temps are good I might order a 20 tooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeybadger Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Gave it a run on the street today, was fine with the 18 tooth. Motor got to 40 degrees. Need to sort some tyres and a new steering servo when I have the cash. Currently got Nanda blocks on the back and trenchers on the front. It wouldn't steer very well the the blocks on the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCMonkee Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Saw something a little different on another Short Course forum and wanted one! So here's the start of my new look 'Rhino Blitz' lol. Black with green fleck paint, ghost flames and chrome checker plate. Will have roll bars, roof and bumper lights, paddles, Aerial with flag and maybe a driver. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun17 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 That she'll, I asked a few years back about this shell from proline I couldn't find it anywhere lol Also I have a question. I'm only running 2s in my blitz and I can't plant the power down, even if I slowly build the speed it's impossible to maintain a straight line, I'm wanting to try out a 3s battery but unless I can get grip I'm not even going to try, what wheel combo do you lot use for pure grip, also if I run 2s and then want to change to 3s do I need to set up my esc for it,or can I just take out a 2s slap in a 3s and go? I know it's will take 3s easily, cheers for any help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicko Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) I'm currently running 3s in my blitz with the stock wheels and I'm not having any grip probs at all, they seem to hook up just fine in the wet or dry, in fact the only prob I have is figuring out the appropriate gearing. At the moment my set up is 4000kv vektor motor Vapor ESC with 21/88 pinion/ spur. I have run 2s and 3s by just switching battery's. Edited February 10, 2014 by Bicko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCMonkee Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 That she'll, I asked a few years back about this shell from proline I couldn't find it anywhere lol Also I have a question. I'm only running 2s in my blitz and I can't plant the power down, even if I slowly build the speed it's impossible to maintain a straight line, I'm wanting to try out a 3s battery but unless I can get grip I'm not even going to try, what wheel combo do you lot use for pure grip, also if I run 2s and then want to change to 3s do I need to set up my esc for it,or can I just take out a 2s slap in a 3s and go? I know it's will take 3s easily, cheers for any help My Blitz is rapid on 2 and 3s and the stock tyres i found are not bad at all. Much better that the tyres my Slash came with. Also use Proline Trenchers (soft) which are great. Have you tried turning the punch down on the ESC. With the castle link you can adjust all the settings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeybadger Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Took it out yesterday and really enjoyed it. I was considering selling it as I was struggling using it on grass, couldn't keep it in a straight line but at a different place on damp sandy dirt it was a blast. Still a challenge but fun! With the trenchers on the back it had just the right amount of grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostewart Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Lets revive an old thread. Anyone still using their blitz? Just picked up a blitz flux roller for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeylcfc Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I still use my Blitz a lot, 3800kv Tenshock motor, SC8 and Nanda blocks at the rear. A lot of fun on 2s, and pure insane on 3s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostewart Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I'll only be running it on 2s. any essential upgrades apart from the steering bell crank? Thanks! Can't wait to have it up and running, hopefully next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeylcfc Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I haven't even changed any of the steering. It is a good upgrade though. What gearing are you using by the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostewart Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) I'm planning on putting e-firestorm top shaft so I can use Associated spurs as I have a few including slipper pads lying around. Hoping to use 20/84 with a 4800kv brushless flux vektor motor. Depends on temps Already ordered all e-firestorm parts for conversion. Hoping to have it running next week so I can tune it to my bashing needs Edited October 2, 2014 by ostewart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nr73 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I notice from this thread that it used to be possible to buy the Blitz in kit form. Has the kit now been discontinued? Doesn't seem to be anywhere on the Hpi website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeybadger Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Still got my Blitz and my son uses it when we take the cars out, just been upgrading stuff as it breaks. It now has RPM front arms and steering block/hub things, STRC steering and an Alturn servo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostewart Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Yeah the Blitz ESE kit is no longer available. There is still one left on amazon but for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostewart Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Got my blitz up and running, trying to find a half decent waterproof servo, using an Etronix servo at the moment. I'm going to install the alum steering rack and change the holes on it so it has a better turning circle. but it is a pretty good runner. Looks awesome too, took it to the skate park and got some good air, then on some wet mud. Good speed only on 20/84 gearing, pops wheelies without slipper being too tight, motor not hot at all, so I'm going to up the pinion. Overall loving it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 http://www.modelsport.co.uk/savox-waterproof-hv-digital-servo/rc-car-products/377020http://www.modelsport.co.uk/savox-sw0231mg-waterproof-high-torque-std-metal-gear-digital-servo/rc-car-products/377022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostewart Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Tried the SW0231MG, its a tall servo so doesn't fit. Ordered some turnigy ones.This looks alright too: http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__8768__BMS_820DMG_HS_High_Performance_Digital_Metal_Gear_9_2kg_09sec_45g.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostewart Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Got this servo: https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9441__Turnigy_620DMG_HS_High_Torque_Digital_Servo_MG_10_6kg_13sec_52g.html Nice and fast, had to do a bit of handy work with the dremel to get it to fit in my blitz as it is a tiny bit longer than a regular servo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostewart Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Here is my blitz, was having problems with ESC but have found out it was overheating, so pinion down for me, back to 20/84 which is still plenty fast enough, might even have to go down to 18/84 or 18/81. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostewart Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 (edited) Bashed my blitz pretty hard on some dirt ramps today. Held up like a champ, might need a new body at this rate of bashing. Only problem is rear ball ends popping off, nearly lost a dogbone 4 times. So ordered ESE white rod ends as they are stiffer. And am going to use those on one end, traxxas captured on the other. So ball on camber block and captured on hub. Going to use captured both ends of steering rods. Very happy though with the blitz Also got the hard springs for the gmade shocks, and when jumping on concrete I make sure I stiffen them up so the chassis doesn't slap hard on the ground Might get some Proline Badlands for the rear when mudding, and some Street Fighters for on the concrete skate ramps. I keep the stock tires on the front as they are fine. Edited October 16, 2014 by ostewart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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