bunnie Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Anyone here got this part they wish to sell me? - www.msuk-forum.co.uk/topic/196919-kyosho-scorpion-xxl-sx057-shock-tower-set/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 Sorry, not got any of those. 8s? I think that might be pushing it. Had a full run with it last night, I'm really starting to enjoy this car. You have to drive it like a Baja, a large 2wd. Give it plenty of braking room, with no front wheel braking, once the nose drops and the tail lifts, the braking efficiency drops off. Handling is good, just needs a bit more tweaking. GPSd her last night on 6s, exactly 40mph. That's fine for her size, especially with no heat issues. I reckon there's definitely room to gear up, but why bother? She's spot on as she is. I'll try to get some 6s video ASAP. Latazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 Took her out again last night, great Lil bash. Temps are all OK, speed is spot on. I changed the diff oil from 3k to 15k. This has helped reduce the unloading to the inside wheel in turns. Handling has improved, but still a challenge to drive. That doesn't mean it's annoying, far from it, just get her above 10mph before you open the taps, then she's off like a scalded cat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnie Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Very temped to sell my xxl nitro as a roller. I need 4wd at my bashing spots. I haven't seen any for sale so have no idea where to start when it comes to pricing..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Yeah, 2wd really needs a bigger area to allow for getting the car moving, plus a grippy surface. I'm loving mine, but don't use it everywhere like I can a 4wd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnie Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Once it gets going its keeps up with the rest of them esp as ive got the lrp 32 in it but as soon as I hit the hills and big jumps etc I got no chance ;-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robwft Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Hi, I know this is an old thread. Just bought a 2nd hand nitro which I am going to switch to leccy, any tips on motor or esc, looking to run 4/5, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted October 11, 2014 Author Share Posted October 11, 2014 Not sure what the layout is on the nitro platform, but I'm using an 1800kv motor and stock gearing, 14/57, on 6s. This works faultlessly with the leccy gearbox. For 4s and 5s I'd look at a finned can 2200kv. 4s is reasonable, but this car really needs higher voltage for proper performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robwft Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Hi Tug, thanks for the reply. As you probably know it comes in kit form with both versions included in separate bags, I should be a be able to take all the nitro and put leccy in. The chassis is pre drilled for both. Your using 6, how does she hold up? I read you had some diff issues, did you solve that? Any suggestions on esc? 6 sounds good that might be an option in the future. Thanks for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted October 11, 2014 Author Share Posted October 11, 2014 The first diff failed, replaced with stock cup and if102 gears, not a problem since. 6s with an 1800kv motor is a great set-up. I'm using a HW 150 Amp Xerun, great ESC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robwft Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 ok, thanks a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted October 11, 2014 Author Share Posted October 11, 2014 Get it dialed on a grippy surface and they're a great drive. Just aim for 5s and 6s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robwft Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 ok, I have some tyres from my mt4, will try those for the time being. Read a lot on this thread about staying off road, seems like a plan, I was looking at some thing like this, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RC-Model-XERUN-Sensored-4274SD-1800KV-Motor-150A-ESC-LCD-Card-Combo-ME231-/261552380255?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item3ce5bc995f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted October 11, 2014 Author Share Posted October 11, 2014 I've not tried proper Road tyres, but it just didn't seem to good on road. I'll borrow some at some point and see. That is the combo in my ERBE, great kit. Start at 3.4 volts per cell, if it cuts early, lower it. I've got two Xerun ESCs and they're both set to 3.0 volts per cell to achieve a perfect 3.4 volt cut-off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robwft Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 ah ok, that is great news, will get one. I was hoping it would arrive this morning but I guess I have to wait till next week. Has anyone tried Nanda blocks (1/8 buggy) on the front? Do you think the rear shocks are acceptable? How about the shock towers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted October 11, 2014 Author Share Posted October 11, 2014 Not had a problem with the shocks or towers. Only crashes mine's had were minor to medium on the "Tuggers-scale", that's trademarked BTW! Nandas are an option, but might look small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robwft Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 ok, thanks, that's is good to know. Ok, I will check tyres out when it arrives, thanks for the heads up, much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted October 11, 2014 Author Share Posted October 11, 2014 Mine probably won't see much action for the rest of this year, I'm a fair weather basher, so I'll spend most of the winter tinkering in the loft. I've seen some good vids of people using paddles in sand and snow, looks fun, but don't like exposing them to that kind of terrain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robwft Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 I have a section of my property which I planning on making a circuit on, sadly it's too small for my badger (without a reverse), the beach is only a few minutes away but can't decide about sand though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robwft Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Are there any other springs available, these stock black ones don't do much (on the 2nd hand one I got)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 Mine are perfect, so I've not looked into getting any others. What's wrong with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robwft Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 mine look really weak. Maybe the previous owner has left it sitting on its wheels with a full tank for to long or maybe I just need to change the oil, incidentally my hong nor big bores (off my mt4) fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 Is the car actually sagging? Add pre-load? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robwft Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 yep it sags and doesn't spring back at the rear, its pre loaded by about a cm, the front seems ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 Yeah, the oil could be too heavy. Did you get the manual with it? If not, check online for the factory oil weights. They're possibly different from the leccy oil weights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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