monkeyboy_uk Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Think I have got the shocks sorted. I had some Traxxas shock rebuild kits. Used the bladders from those and they seem ok. Now onto the next problem. The car came with Proline Faultline 2.2 beadlocks and Axial WildPeak MT 2.2s. The wheels come off the beads. I have reseated, tightened down, and it happens again. Got about 60 seconds into a run today and then had to go home in a sulk I am going to replace the wheels. So I have seen Vanquish Methods which seem popular on here, SSD 2.2 Beadlocks and some Chinese Vanquish knockoffs. I have ruled out the fakes as they seem quite narrow compared to the real ones. The Vanquish are a bit rich for me. What do you lot think of these as an option: http://ssd-rc.com/2.2-rock-racer-beadlock-wheels-(black).html I will probably buy new tires and foams too. Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostewart Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 (edited) 16 hours ago, monkeyboy_uk said: Think I have got the shocks sorted. I had some Traxxas shock rebuild kits. Used the bladders from those and they seem ok. Now onto the next problem. The car came with Proline Faultline 2.2 beadlocks and Axial WildPeak MT 2.2s. The wheels come off the beads. I have reseated, tightened down, and it happens again. Got about 60 seconds into a run today and then had to go home in a sulk I am going to replace the wheels. So I have seen Vanquish Methods which seem popular on here, SSD 2.2 Beadlocks and some Chinese Vanquish knockoffs. I have ruled out the fakes as they seem quite narrow compared to the real ones. The Vanquish are a bit rich for me. What do you lot think of these as an option: http://ssd-rc.com/2.2-rock-racer-beadlock-wheels-(black).html I will probably buy new tires and foams too. Any recommendations? If you get the chinese ones, but 35mm wide they are perfect: https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR11.TRC1.A0.H0.X2.2+beadlock+35mm.TRS0&_nkw=2.2+beadlock+35mm&_sacat=0 You will need SLW hubs for them though: 225 for the front: http://www.rcmart.com/vanquish-vps01042-wheel-p-57765.html?cPath=421_343 725 for the rear: http://www.rcmart.com/vanquish-vps01041-wheel-p-57766.html?cPath=421_343 And some 4-40 bolts, 4-40 x 3/8 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-40-UNC-A2-STAINLESS-STEEL-HEXAGON-SOCKET-CAP-ALLEN-KEY-HEAD-IMPERIAL-BOLTS-/112565385769?var=&hash=item1a356b7a29:m:mrbLK37IhcE7tbr672vV7aw But the SSD you linked work very well too, had them on my bomber. Edited September 24, 2017 by ostewart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboy_uk Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 8 minutes ago, ostewart said: If you get the chinese ones, but 35mm wide they are perfect. You will need SLW hubs for them though https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR11.TRC1.A0.H0.X2.2+beadlock+35mm.TRS0&_nkw=2.2+beadlock+35mm&_sacat=0 225 for the front: http://www.rcmart.com/vanquish-vps01042-wheel-p-57765.html?cPath=421_343 725 for the rear: http://www.rcmart.com/vanquish-vps01041-wheel-p-57766.html?cPath=421_343 And some 4-40 bolts, 4-40 x 3/8 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-40-UNC-A2-STAINLESS-STEEL-HEXAGON-SOCKET-CAP-ALLEN-KEY-HEAD-IMPERIAL-BOLTS-/112565385769?var=&hash=item1a356b7a29:m:mrbLK37IhcE7tbr672vV7aw Thanks for the response. I hadn't seen those wheels. I wonder what the clearance will be like with a 224 front hub. I had been thinking about at 350 or 475 on the front and 725 on the back. I nearly pulled the trigger on some genuine Vanquish Methods, time do some more thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostewart Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 4 hours ago, monkeyboy_uk said: Thanks for the response. I hadn't seen those wheels. I wonder what the clearance will be like with a 224 front hub. I had been thinking about at 350 or 475 on the front and 725 on the back. I nearly pulled the trigger on some genuine Vanquish Methods, time do some more thinking 225 front and 725 rear is the same as stock and clearance isn't an issue as that's what I ran on my yeti. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboy_uk Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 I bit the bullet and ordered some Vanquish wheels and closed cell foams. They are in the post. Fitted a new rear sway bar today as the stock one was bent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboy_uk Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 New wheels, tyres and foams fitted. Along with the oil weights and new shock springs, the handling seems to be improved. Next issue. I have two softcase lipos where one cell is weak. I have tried various things, but it takes hours to charge them as it trickles the last cell. So what 3S lipo would you recommend that will fit in the battery tray. Looking for something around 5000mah for reasonable run times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autobutcher Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 So close to buying one, must stop reading this thread! Where about do you use yours monkey boy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboy_uk Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 On 08/10/2017 at 16:18, autobutcher said: So close to buying one, must stop reading this thread! Where about do you use yours monkey boy? I 've only had it out a few times so far. Took it to RAF Harrowbeer near Yelverton and also to a park near me. Mostly loose gravel, no big jumps. Now that I have started to work on the handling, it is a much nicer drive. I would recommend one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Took it out today... I broke another titanium link, starting to think they're monkey metal really and the rear driveshaft. Put the Hero Session to another dirt, mud and water test mounting to the cage too, it survived, the truck did take some very hard hit though, including a flat out run into a wall, mid-flight and yes it is on film lol, video still to come... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helsinki98 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Can anyone point me in the direction of where I can buy or what part number the rear mount/hinge bar thing for the cage is? I am trying to put a yeti cage on my slash but having issues with the rear body mount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurreyMatt Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 After almost a year, I finally got the original Yeti body painted (I was using a Pro-line Baja body before). I used it as an opportunity to try a few things out, glitter paint, flat clear, masking sheets and the net bag from some oranges. I'm in two minds about stickers, I might put the 'Yeti' ones along the side but that is about it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolk83 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Like that a lot! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Ohh, owners thread, didn’t know we had one, anyway here’s mine so far....... Spec so far SRT CL6023 23kg servo and SRT alloy servo horn SSD D60 rear axle SSD Trailing arms SSD Ti rear upper links SSD Scale rear driveshaft Parts on the way HH Puller Pro R 540-L motor Vanquish Currie Rockjock rear sway bar kit Vanquish Front skid Vanquish Front shock adjusters Vanquish Steering rack Incision Motor mount Incision Motor cam RR Gen 3 64t slipper CI DD foams 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurreyMatt Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 That looks very nice. Yeah I wasn't sure where to post my photos but remembered this thread. My specs are: Axial - 4 link mounts, body post mount, shock mount plates, sway bar clamp Castle 1410 - 3800Kv + Sidewinder ESC + 10A BEC Power HD LW20 servo SSD Scale rear driveshaft Vanquish - servo horn, bell crank, clamping lockouts, steering rack, caster blocks, shock tower, skid plate, shock link mounts, sway bar, SLW hubs, Method wheels, steering knuckles Incision - steel rear upper links, motor mount + motor cam RR Gen 3 56t slipper CI foam front bumper Pro-line single stage closed cell foams. I think I'm done with the build now and will just replace bits when they break or wear out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paperplate Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Apologies for abusing this forum, but would any of the many owners be so kind as to measure your front lower suspension control arms for me? I'm keen on using Yeti ones on a project of my own, but not sure they will fit. Specifically interested in the width where they connect to the front differential, overall length, and inner/outer width where they connect to the steering hubs... Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 I’ve a spare set of used stock arms I can post to you for nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 The lastest pic of mine 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolk83 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Fitted the vanquish steering rack kit last night. Those bearings seem to have made a massive improvement to the steering speed. Or i could be imagining it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Guys, i know this is probably been asked earlier in the thread but I’m in need of a motor/esc combo for my Yeti, trouble is I haven’t a clue what kind of motor would suit best. i don’t have a budget as such but money is reasonably tight during the summer hols. i would love the setup @.AJ. has but that’s too far out of my price bracket unfortunately..... thanks chaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 If you don’t mind sensorless then this what I would get..... https://www.modelsport.co.uk/hobbywing-ezrun-combo-max10-sct-3660sl-3200kv-brushless-motor/rc-car-products/420924 Ive had 2 of these combos and the low end is still really good and very very powerful on 3s 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolk83 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 If you don’t mind sensorless then this what I would get..... https://www.modelsport.co.uk/hobbywing-ezrun-combo-max10-sct-3660sl-3200kv-brushless-motor/rc-car-products/420924 Ive had 2 of these combos and the low end is still really good and very very powerful on 3s Is that much different from the rtr? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I can’t really comment on the rtr electrics, I’ve never used them, but the esc would be a improvement for sure and I reckon the motor will be as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolk83 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Tempting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 6 hours ago, .AJ. said: If you don’t mind sensorless then this what I would get..... https://www.modelsport.co.uk/hobbywing-ezrun-combo-max10-sct-3660sl-3200kv-brushless-motor/rc-car-products/420924 Ive had 2 of these combos and the low end is still really good and very very powerful on 3s I did see that exact combo but wasn’t sure whether it would suit. thats perfect, just need to sell my soul to fund it and the paint now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steephill Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Has anyone weighed there Yeti? I was curious because it felt heavy and was slow with a xerun 3656 4000kv motor, on 2s. Would no doubt be better with same motor but 3400kv on 3s. It turns out my Yeti needs to go on a diet as it weighs 4.1 KG. And that's with no battery ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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