froggy8 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 1 minute ago, ostewart said: Main differences: Wheels and tyres, HD gears, CVD's and proper turnbuckles (rod ends are a bit rubbish though). Think thats it. cheers mate, reckon its enough to get the kit version isnt it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostewart Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Just now, froggy8 said: cheers mate, reckon its enough to get the kit version isnt it? CVD's and HD gears are a good upgrade, but turnbuckles are easy to come by with traxxas rod ends. The Kit version also comes with the metal plates to stop the rear trailing arms from bending (but they don't help that much). If you add up the price of the RTR + CVD's and HD gears, it's probably cheaper to get the kit version. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 The plates in our experience sort the bendy trailing arm problem. Well, it has on my Dads anyway, I run SSD ones so couldn't say but my stockers bent like cheese and my Dads are going strong after months of bashing. IMO, it's a no brainer to get the kit version, especially as you said yourself you want to change the electrics out anyway, if you're buying those regardless, then get the upgrades with it and the pleasure of building it yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunm Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Wheels turned up today from China as OHO said top seller ordered on Sunday here at 9.00 am today, 5 days turn around!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Just now, shaunm said: Wheels turned up today from China as OHO said top seller ordered on Sunday here at 9.00 am today, 5 days turn around!!!! are they the one same as oho? part from oho is red? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunm Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Just now, froggy8 said: are they the one same as oho? part from oho is red? Yes it was him that gave me the seller's link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Just now, shaunm said: Yes it was him that gave me the seller's link. yeah think im going to get same as yours as i like black too. just need to wait till yeti comes back in stock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 hey guys i am so tempted to get these as i want to upgrade the lower and upper rear links at teh same time but all ive heard is gpm but not boom racing, how good are this brand? https://www.asiatees.com/display?Axial-Yeti-Parts-Hop-Ups-Upgrades&brand=Axial&model=Yeti&id=110955&pid=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 3 hours ago, shaunm said: Wheels turned up today from China as OHO said top seller ordered on Sunday here at 9.00 am today, 5 days turn around!!!! I was surprised how quick they arrived too, yours were even quicker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Ooops.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunm Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 One down 3 to go, they arnt arf tight!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunm Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 (edited) Finally got the wheels fitted, the hubs arived from china, so I've got a set for off road and a set for tarmac or a surface that I don't want to damage the super swampers on! Edited June 30, 2017 by shaunm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.K Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Hi guys, i've had my eye on a 1:10 Yeti for a while and i'll be ready to pull the trigger on the kit version once my X-Maxx sells. Motor wise, would this Ezrun suit? It'll be in 3200kv flavour and paired up to the WP SC8, running 3S: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hobbywing-EZRUN-3660-G2-Motor-4600KV-4000KV-3200KV-Motor-for-1-10-Car-Truck-/172570517984?var=&epid=819440960&hash=item282e0121e0:m:mNvgfF-LIpmNm89hXZLLIIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostewart Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 (edited) 21 hours ago, James1986 said: Hi guys, i've had my eye on a 1:10 Yeti for a while and i'll be ready to pull the trigger on the kit version once my X-Maxx sells. Motor wise, would this Ezrun suit? It'll be in 3200kv flavour and paired up to the WP SC8, running 3S: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hobbywing-EZRUN-3660-G2-Motor-4600KV-4000KV-3200KV-Motor-for-1-10-Car-Truck-/172570517984?var=&epid=819440960&hash=item282e0121e0:m:mNvgfF-LIpmNm89hXZLLIIA Yes that motor is perfect, i was running the 4000kv version in mine but only on 2s Edited August 1, 2017 by ostewart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.K Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 7 hours ago, ostewart said: Yes that motor is perfect, i was running the 4000kv version in mine but only on 2s Excellent, cheers Oscar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny85 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Hi there, Just signed up and relatively new to the ' rc world'. I have recently purchased a yeti kit and looking to purchase some upgrades from over seas. Was just looking for some advice on what is best to go for first and problematic areas? I have got a good idea from my recent experience with the ftx outlaw but was just after some friendly advice for what's best with the yeti? Also with regards to rod ends, i have been reading that the axial ones supplied are not the best! Any recommendations on a replacement/upgrade? Many thanks Vinny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I think I pretty much cover the weaknesses of the Yeti in my build thread, and there are other threads (including this one) which also go into some details. I'd have a proper read through as your first port of call, then ask us some specific questions - it'll be easier for folks to answer that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.K Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 (edited) So FINALLY after waiting months for MS to get new stock and for my X-Maxx to sell I now have a Yeti kit on the way - arrival due for tomorrow! Leccy wise i've gone for: ESC: WP SC8 (left over from my old Slash) Motor: Ezrun 3660 G2 3200kv Servo: Power HD lw20kg I'll start with stock gearing on 3s and go from there. I've trawled this whole thread at least twice so i'm relatively clued up on the weak areas and required upgrades. Despite this i'm going to run her completely stock initially - i'm interested to see if the recent worldwide stock delays have been due to some "tweaking" from axial and general ironing-out of issues. Time will tell, can't wait to start the build! Edited August 21, 2017 by James1986 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6ft4Crawler Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Is it just me or do 90% of the photos on this thread not work ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.K Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 10 hours ago, 6ft4Crawler said: Is it just me or do 90% of the photos on this thread not work ? It's not just you, in fact 90% of the photos on the forum don't work. Not the forum's fault, most users used Photobucket to host their images but now PB are holding people to ransom and asking $400 a year to post images to forums. Nobody's paying that kinda money hence all the broken links! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6ft4Crawler Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 13 minutes ago, James1986 said: It's not just you, in fact 90% of the photos on the forum don't work. Not the forum's fault, most users used Photobucket to host their images but now PB are holding people to ransom and asking $400 a year to post images to forums. Nobody's paying that kinda money hence all the broken links! Right I get you hence why I always get that photo bucket BS message about upgrading so I can see 3rd party hosting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.K Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Thats the one! Buggers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.K Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 And so my next RC chapter begins! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.K Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 (edited) Finished the Yeti today It's been an absolute joy to build, MUCH better than my Wraith which had crap instructions and incorrectly listed parts etc. Don't want to run it now but maiden probably won't be until next week some time - just waiting for new TX/RX to arrive then I can get everything plugged in Now, time for some tart-shots!: EDIT: the fuel line has since been shortened to look a little more scale Edited September 2, 2017 by James1986 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 36 minutes ago, James1986 said: Finished the Yeti today It's been an absolute joy to build, MUCH better than my Wraith which had crap instructions and incorrectly listed parts etc. Don't want to run it now but maiden probably won't be until next week some time - just waiting for new TX/RX to arrive then I can get everything plugged in Now, time for some tart-shots!: EDIT: the fuel line has since been shortened to look a little more scale really wanted to get this but the long wait has put me off. you have done a great job mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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