jdbarnes80 Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 I got 4 of the mashers on proline desperados, I'm going to sell 2 of them if anyone here is interested. Sent from my Vodafone Smart ultra 6 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdbarnes80 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 What you reckon, I've replaced the offending cracked wishbone with a new one, but thought I'd have a go with a soldering iron to repair it. I can twist it hard in my hands and feels OK, it had 2x cracks previously, perhaps OK as a spare. Sent from my Vodafone Smart ultra 6 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 Definitely worth a try. You should refit it and test! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Is the BL version waterproof? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 6 hours ago, Bigjimknickers said: Is the BL version waterproof? Yes, they went to great lengths to waterproof it. A great car, but only with the CEN diff mod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 30 minutes ago, Tug said: Yes, they went to great lengths to waterproof it. A great car, but only with the CEN diff mod. Is that fella, Dan, who did yours selling them? It's the only thing holding me back really, I love the look of them, with the wing I think they look fantastic, I do have an issue with spending £30plus quid straight off on a diff though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Do they. Still strip on 4s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 Just now, Bigjimknickers said: Is that fella, Dan, who did yours selling them? It's the only thing holding me back really, I love the look of them, with the wing I think they look fantastic, I do have an issue with spending £30plus quid straight off on a diff though! Those that have tried contacting him have had no luck, so he's probably been inundated with requests. You might as well look elsewhere then cos the ESC needs changing too, 4S just ain't enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 The 1st video on this thread by you, was that on 4s? Looked nippy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Jim, have you tried sourcing the kit version? No electrics of course, comes with some nicer parts included.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 1 hour ago, Noj said: Jim, have you tried sourcing the kit version? No electrics of course, comes with some nicer parts included.... I've not, last I read of it was in this thread, I saw you bought one, but I've only come across RTR & rollers so far.. i figured they'd stopped selling them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 9 hours ago, Bigjimknickers said: The 1st video on this thread by you, was that on 4s? Looked nippy! Probably, but I swapped the ESC pretty quickly. I find 5S, 1800kv and stock gearing is the sweet spot. Despite being 400kv lower than stock, the extra voltage really makes up for it and wakes the car up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pstruck Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 It shames me to say it, but my XXL +ve has has about 10 minutes use since I bought it brand new a few months ago. If I'm really honest I just cannot see me finding the time to justify keeping it. I feel a classified ad coming up, unless you lot can talk me out of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted May 7, 2016 Author Share Posted May 7, 2016 9 hours ago, pstruck said: It shames me to say it, but my XXL +ve has has about 10 minutes use since I bought it brand new a few months ago. If I'm really honest I just cannot see me finding the time to justify keeping it. I feel a classified ad coming up, unless you lot can talk me out of it! Is it the hobby in general that's not floating your boat, or just this one car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 9 hours ago, pstruck said: It shames me to say it, but my XXL +ve has has about 10 minutes use since I bought it brand new a few months ago. If I'm really honest I just cannot see me finding the time to justify keeping it. I feel a classified ad coming up, unless you lot can talk me out of it! Arrgh!! just bought a new car yesterday, one of these was on my want list!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted May 8, 2016 Author Share Posted May 8, 2016 7 hours ago, Bigjimknickers said: Arrgh!! just bought a new car yesterday, one of these was on my want list!! I love mine, but I'm stubborn and refused to let a diff ruin a great drive. The rest of the car is tougher than I expected and handles well with decent rear tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pstruck Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 On 7 May 2016 at 23:05, Tug said: Is it the hobby in general that's not floating your boat, or just this one car? Nothing wrong with the car, in fact from the limited run I have had with it I would say it is a very capable and enjoyable model. Nothing wrong with the hobby either, but I just cannot see me finding the time to it justice. Kids, DIY, real cars and work mean I'm just too busy these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted May 10, 2016 Author Share Posted May 10, 2016 11 hours ago, pstruck said: Nothing wrong with the car, in fact from the limited run I have had with it I would say it is a very capable and enjoyable model. Nothing wrong with the hobby either, but I just cannot see me finding the time to it justice. Kids, DIY, real cars and work mean I'm just too busy these days. I wouldn't want to be telling people "it's an awesome basher", but mine has shrugged off some terrible crashes without a scratch. It's also an engaging drive, it handles, but it is what it is, a 2wd buggy that demands proper driving, not just "point and squirt". Once I've finished sorting the X2 out, the Scorpion will get some TLC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdbarnes80 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 I love my scorpion. My dad did the diff mod for me on his lathe, I'm sure if you got the diff he'd do more for a small fee. Here's my latest addition... I've stuck to 4s which gets 40mph and plenty for me, but the diff is a necessity. Sent from my Vodafone Smart ultra 6 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 FPV? Give it a clean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 If I can source another diff (links please!), could you ask him to do the mod for me? I like having spares of everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duo Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Me too I badly need a diff upgrade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/cen-genesis-diffs-/252393067999?hash=item3ac3cc95df:g:P04AAOSwB9xXOy1s Bargain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 Nice find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdbarnes80 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 If I can source another diff (links please!), could you ask him to do the mod for me? I like having spares of everything. Me too I badly need a diff upgrade I'm sure he'd be up for it, just left him a message. Sent from my Vodafone Smart ultra 6 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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