Duo Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Geez why are the stock kyosho shock hop ups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Well.....I am building a hybrid, using the aluminium long shock bodies, o rings and piston from the D8, with the shafts,springs, rod ends and cups from the kit... This gives a full ally top end and maintains the right shock length As with the kyosho shocks, ordering from amain/the States makes this a reasonable hop up; D8 shock bodies in the UK can be twice the US price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Big, aren't they Tug, any chance of a next to another rig shot? Big and tasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 Pics are taken, but photobucket is down for maintenance, timing or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maesterio Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Looks great, crazy fast if its only running 4s in that video or perhaps only to me because i run nitro & petrol. Looking into getting electrics soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 A comparison between a MT tyre, Scorpion tyre and a Truggy tyre. I'll take some more with the Badlands mounted when I've got time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 See the hugeness and majesty of the scorpion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 It would be nice with a big powerful motor, running 6S ......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 It would be nice with a big powerful motor, running 6S ......... Ha ha, maybe, but it'd be way too much for a 2wd. It'd probably cope if I kept it down to 3 and 4s. But then why bother? If the 1717 were to need a leash, I might as well sick with the stock can and pump up the voltage. On that note, the MGM has had a brief bench-test and seems perfect for the job. It won't respond to either of my Unicards though, so I've emailed Martin at MGM and now await his reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 That 'latest purchase' was what I was referring to of course!! Go on, tear up some dirt, and mud!! If it was a Baja, it would be covered now - standard procedure! Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebird Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 If anyone is interested, will be selling my engine less nitro scorpion with full set of almost new kyosho alloy shocks and unused universal drive shafts on ebay in the next week.Keep an eye out for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 Just had a quick blast, it's good, but I'm itching to get her out in the dirt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duo Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 See there taking pre orders for the new version on ms for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 If anyone is interested, will be selling my engine less nitro scorpion with full set of almost new kyosho alloy shocks and unused universal drive shafts on ebay in the next week.Keep an eye out for it i might be interested in the universals if your splitting..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duo Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 (edited) Charged my battery checked the screws on car where tight and was going to give it a virgin run on Tarmac . And then noticed adaptor I bought to use my traxxas style lipo was wrong way round. Will have to settle for putting on wing and maybe tyres and just staring at it for today . Fingers crossed for Wednesday or friday. What a dope Edited February 23, 2014 by Duo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share Posted February 23, 2014 Charged my battery checked the screws on car where tight and was going to give it a virgin run on Tarmac . And then noticed adaptor I bought to use my traxxas style lipo was wrong way round. Will have to settle for putting on wing and maybe tyres and just staring at it for today . Fingers crossed for Wednesday or friday. What a dope Can't you re-solder it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duo Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Posted back to ms for refund and ordered right one as don't have soldering iron . No biggie it's a bit wet out and I just have to redo shock oil on the slash and put wheels back on and she's ready for action. Not had it out since early December will just have a quick blast on Tarmac the grass is like a mud swamp at the moment. That means a big clear up after and it being Sunday lunch day don't have the urge to clean off loads of caked in mud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share Posted February 23, 2014 Posted back to ms for refund and ordered right one as don't have soldering iron . No biggie it's a bit wet out and I just have to redo shock oil on the slash and put wheels back on and she's ready for action. Not had it out since early December will just have a quick blast on Tarmac the grass is like a mud swamp at the moment. That means a big clear up after and it being Sunday lunch day don't have the urge to clean off loads of caked in mud. What type is it, deans to Traxxas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duo Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Yea managed to order it wrong way in a rush . Only four quid so till I get a 4s battery the three will do or could get a 2s lipo and use a saddle harness . Know best to get soldering iron but it just seems like expense for no reason don't plan on changing stock electrics , and the thought of a 6s car seems a bit much on a 2wd car. Will spend all day on it's arse doing wheelies. But it seems like this the aim of your mate who is building the kit up .lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share Posted February 23, 2014 Yea managed to order it wrong way in a rush . Only four quid so till I get a 4s battery the three will do or could get a 2s lipo and use a saddle harness . Know best to get soldering iron but it just seems like expense for no reason don't plan on changing stock electrics , and the thought of a 6s car seems a bit much on a 2wd car. Will spend all day on it's arse doing wheelies. But it seems like this the aim of your mate who is building the kit up .lol Yeah, I also feel 6s would be too much for the size of the car. 5s will most likely be the sweet spot. I'm not going to rush into changing the esc, not until I've had some proper time with the car off-road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Go on, you know you want just that little in reserve that 6S will give you!! Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duo Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Might think about it in the future but for now just want to have a bit of fun with it and do some basic hop ups ie tyres lights and maybe the shocks. To be honest never had a car that uses 4s so will be new for me . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share Posted February 23, 2014 4s in this platform is pretty quick, I'm in no hurry to change it, but who knows what the future holds? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 (edited) 1717 and 6S I reckon!! Edited February 23, 2014 by atom3624 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Will be crazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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