Tug Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 Ha, 5s is tearing the rears apart! Haven't even tried 6s yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Stick a set of Badger tyres on it man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 8S? If it can take it, DO IT!! Why not start a poll, like everyone else that can't make their mind up? !! LOL! Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted March 8, 2014 Author Share Posted March 8, 2014 Nah, not going up to excessive voltages. This morning I've tightened up the servo-saver, I'd noticed the wheels weren't turning fully under power or braking. This might be why the turning circle was so big. I'll monitor it on the next testing session. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 I like these! Saw one in the flesh (plastic?) today at Apex, very nice looking buggy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted March 8, 2014 Author Share Posted March 8, 2014 Steering still an issue. Have ordered replacement gear set for a knackered 1256 I've got sat here. Once that's fixed and installed, I'll let you all know if it's helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.K Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Understeer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 Understeer? No, just a failure to turn the wheels on command. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 Forget running these on road, that's rubbish. Take em off road and they start to shine! Needs a decent servo, but for actual driving, they're great. Hugs the ground nicely, no grip-roll to speak of. Speed on 5s is just right, not bonkers, but a fine spectacle to watch. I think I've found my latest keeper! Forget running these on road, that's rubbish. Take em off road and they start to shine! Needs a decent servo, but for actual driving, they're great. Hugs the ground nicely, no grip-roll to speak of. Speed on 5s is just right, not bonkers, but a fine spectacle to watch. I think I've found my latest keeper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duo Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Jang on ultimate rc did rant about the tyres being not up to Tarmac he put some truggy wheels on her and she looked smooth round the track and off road. Looking for some gravel areas and next time down the canber sands taking her for some dune action and the slash just waiting too get the lipo I need. O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 Yeah, the stock rears are appalling, today I had a set of Badlands on the rear with stock fronts. That combo was perfectly OK, but something knobbly at the front would definitely help. I might get a pair of 1/8th buggy fronts, but it's the servo that needs addressing first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duo Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Got my badlands not putting them on yet just getting used to the size and the feel of it first. Only having 4x4 before it's a new experience and it's only on 3s. This car was on my shortlist when I bought my first car it was the scorpion , Vorza or the slash ultimate the reviews on the slash and the beating it could take swung it as it also came with charger and lipo. But the look of the scorpion was great for me it reminded me of the cars I saw in the 80s and when I could have one new for half the price could not resist. Was saving for a ken block wr8 but maybe Christmas really want a rally car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 My Badlands are on Proline Desperados. They give enough off-set and look ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duo Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Pro line road rage would be good on the rears if you want good Tarmac runs and speed and control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share Posted March 10, 2014 To be honest, the drive was so poor on road, I'm gonna keep this baby for off road only. It totally rocked on grass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duo Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Running on Tarmac is fine for road cars and speed runs but the scorpion for buggy has great ground clearance and is so big off road is best like you said. Really hard to find large car parks that are empty round my way unless I go blue water at silly o'clock . Might invest in some road rage in future like I said fitted wing and t bone bumper was naughty yesterday ordered the light kit from eBay fit for some night time bashing. Saw them on you tube and gave in to temptation ......... Got to get to the postman next couple of days don't want the missius to find out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share Posted March 10, 2014 I was amazed at how sure footed she was, just hugging the ground. I'm gonna enjoy owning this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duo Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 B xxl have landed may have to change thread title Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Not until mass conversions occur! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 Servo swapped out, she now sports a 1256. Plenty of torque and reasonable speed. Performance report after the next run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duo Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 High speed servo or torque , tell me how it handles looking to upgrade servo in future cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 Torque. Speed is OK, a 1258 would probably be better as it's faster. I had this here, so fitted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 Had a test run this afternoon, the 1256 is performing perfectly. 5s is a nice amount of power, suits this car nicely. I will try 6s, just not gotten around to it yet. Despite upping the voltage and the gearing, the motor is still staying cool, summer may prove different. She had some proper air-time tonight, not massive, but big enough. She jumps well, not as nose heavy as Jang suggested. She also survived a couple of nasty spills. The biggest was an arse-end landing from about four feet, sideways too! This resulted in a spectacular cartwheel in to a tree! Nothing broke! Both rear wheel nuts came loose, annoying, but no biggie. Threadlocked on now. She's a handful off the line, so I've broken a rule of my own and actually applied some launch control. I'll test that out next chance I get, but as I'm working all weekend, it'll have to wait a few days. Really enjoying this ride! Until next time, Latazz. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 4ft really! Come on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 4ft really! Come on I said they weren't massive jumps! Give it time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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