TMaxxDave Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 Luckily the ESC is waterproof, it's a viper RV11, I think I've got a few of the little reseal tubs hiding in the kitchen somewhere. I'll have a hunt around for them laters. Thanks for the advice :-) Sent from my iPad Air using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonysmini Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Dave, small balloons and cable ties with a blob of blue tack in the neck of the balloon. Works on all my scale off road rigs and they get drenched, a lot!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Lots of ideas to play around with :-) Sent from my iPad Air using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 Got some new shoes for the Tam 9quid for wheels and tyres with foam inserts brand new from Wheelspin Models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonysmini Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Dave, are these the really soft tyres? I have torn a couple of these on my brushless one. Tamiyas tyres are stronger, but for looks you can't beat HPI Pirelli patterns. http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-pirelli-t-rally-tire-26mm-d-compound-2pcs-/rc-car-products/13712 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 They are a tad soft mate, they are a quick fix as I killed my Tamiya blocks the other day, and when I say killed, I mean proper ripped one to shreds. And the only other tyre set I have is a set of Tamiya fast road semi slicks, which are no use on the surface around my house. Once I get some more spare cash I'll be getting a decent set of tyres and rims. Sent from my iPad Air using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 Took the Tamiya for a bash last night on its sparkly new wheels and tyres. Unfortunately i managed to barrel roll it and ended up a serious broken part :-( i managed to bust the spoiler into a few part pieces so now its rocking the 'euro' look Today my new hop up arrived, a simple yet effective hop up i think. a TG10 bumper and urethane bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1001 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 (edited) Hi guys I've got a raybrig NSX with a TB01 chassis that I'm hoping to get going again I've always found it need a flat surface ( don't have to many of them around here) so is there a way to get this running off road? Is it just a case of changing the tires? Also I want to tune it up, and recommendations in terms of batteries brushless mothers etc Thanks in advance Edited October 25, 2014 by Matt1001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 Hello Matt. Ive always ran mine off road with just a tyre change. Tamiya Block Rallies are the best. As for a brushless combo i cant help as im still running brushed. But i do reccomend an alloy motor mount and alloy prop. The mount helps keep temps down and the prop is very light weight. Lipo batteries are the way ahead but do require a different charger and a low voltagr cut off alarm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1001 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 So what sort of ground will they run on? Maybe I'm just being soft and some off-road tyres will do the trick Pretty sure I've got an upgraded prop ( possibly carbon?) but I'll keep an eye out for the alloy motor mount as well Unsure on getting a tuned brushed motor, and decent battery ( suspect mines no good now) Or going the whole brushless, possible lipo battery , new esc etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 Astro turf, short short grass, like bowling green, most gravel surfaces. Pretty much anywhere. They don't like water unless you've waterproofed the electrics. Light mud is also ok. Brushless and lipo is the way ahead but it's not overly cheap, but it is a future proof investment. I run mine on car parks and gravel foot paths Sent from my iPad Air using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonysmini Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Matt, the NSX TB01 should have the lighter plastic diff gears and the alloy or carbon prop, plus shorter shocks. It also had the quicker gear set for racing and no inner body that you get with the rally cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1001 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Yeah that sounds right, although I upgraded the alloy shaft to carbon, So as well as tyres do I need to buy the heavier diff gear, and longer shocks? And possibly gears? If so what parts am I looking for I don't want to order tb01 parts to find out there the ones I already have instead of the ones I'm looking for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 I've got plastic diff gears in mine, changed them from the metal ones, I've not had an issue yet. Been other 10years with them. Gear wise, I'm running a 3.17 Ratio which I think is 18t pinion to 57t driven, can't remember exactly. This gives rapid acceleration, as IMO rally cars don't need much top end. Sent from my iPad Air using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonysmini Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Try it with rally blocks first, you want between 10 and 14mm ground clearance under the chassis, if it's still too low then try moving the shocks or fitting longer eyelets to the bottoms before you buy a new set. Your diff gears should be fine, try the combo in it before you go off looking for the alloy motor mount, it's getting rare and expensive these days. You may find your car is already fitted with the long arm hop up, does it have cvd's all round or dog bones? You should be able to find a dust cover, TeamBlueGroove in Canada make repro ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 Any reccomendations for cvds Tony? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonysmini Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Not really, Tamiya's ones come as a part of the Long Arm kit but are splined hex fittings. To be honest I prefer the dog bone set up for ease or repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 Having repaired a dog bone with a bent rivet i see what you mean about ease of repair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 So after a loooooong time, I've finally bought a new shell for the Tamiya, which was a little silly I know considering I need a new ESC, but the forward only I'm running at the moment will have to do. Sent from my iPad Air using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 This bad boy arrived today. Factory Tamiya shell, with factory installed lights and control unit. Sent from my iPad Air using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 Finally gone brushless, ordered a turnigy combo, 4000kv with 80esc. Was recommended by chewbacca? Sent from my iPad Air using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 This arrived today :-) Sent from my iPad Air using Tapatalk Sent from my iPad Air using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 Finally got round to having a proper run out with the brushless setup. It's stupidly quick. Sent from my iPad Air using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostewart Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 I'm getting a TB-01 soon, do you recommend the brushless setup you have? What pinion? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 Yes I do, or maybe the setup below this one, maybe a 4200kv. Pinion wise.... Depends what your aiming for, quick off the line, or high top end, mine is setup to be quick off the line but I do need to alter it slightly as its a bit too quick for me. Lol Sent from my iPad Air using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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