Zombi Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Right, that's good. The VP knuckles are basically for the EXO and not Yeti-specific, so they have less clearance. With regard to the nut, I used the grub screw method so I didn't need to worry about reducing clearance. I took one of the 61mm hinge screws, put a flat spot on it and it's been great. I never documented any of that on my build thread though - fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philbr Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 (edited) Right, that's good. The VP knuckles are basically for the EXO and not Yeti-specific, so they have less clearance. With regard to the nut, I used the grub screw method so I didn't need to worry about reducing clearance. I took one of the 61mm hinge screws, put a flat spot on it and it's been great. I never documented any of that on my build thread though - fail. http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/32809-/ even with the added nut there are no clearance problems as it ends up about the same thickness as the original plastic Edited March 20, 2015 by philbr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I think they'll do you well then mate, especially when you come to upgrade those wheels. Good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philbr Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 I have now found the a arm pins are bent part No. AXA0128. out of stock everywhere of course. is there an alternative I can use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I did some limited searching for alternatives a while ago without any success. So I simply added two extra packs of them a while ago onto one of my orders from the US, ensuring I have enough replacements for when I bend them again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philbr Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/topic/205948-rc4wd-fuel-offroad-hostage-22-beadlock-wheels/ these might suit the yeti I stated adding some LED lights yesterday. I filled the light bar and the front buckets and added some blue LED's in the cab under the roof. and some behind the dash to light up the intruments. I am not quite finished yet (pics to follow) I could do with some exra bright spot or bar lights for the front. Zombi has lead thy way with his vanquish lights but can anyone recommend somthing good but less expensive? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philbr Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 well I still seem to have alot of problems rolling my yeti. Is this all down to the driver (ie me) how do I improve this.is there anything I can do to the model to helpI took apart the front end of my yeti last night. to add an ally front diff and steering arm. It turns out my steering was not well setup at all. the arm was rubbing on the front drive. the servo saver was kicking in on every right turn and there was alot of bindding. By the time I get it all back together I am hoping it will run better. the axial ally links are also bent so have ordered the vanquish titainium ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philbr Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 well it turns out the vanguard ESC I got from ebay is a dud. It gets hot as soon as you plug in a battery and goes into thermal cut out after only short runs and this is on a 2s lipo. Any suggestions what to replace it with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Budget? And remember, this is an area where you really get what you pay for. Mamba Max Pro are good, but could be over what you're wanting to spend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philbr Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Castle-Creations-CSE010006600-Mamba-Max-Pro-1-10-Brushless-ESC-with-SMARTSENSE-/151608762039?_trksid=p2054897.l4275 like this one? why do they not list max current ratings as they do for model aircraft esc's. that is normally what a judge them on. The vanguard esc has a 100A max I would have thought I need at least that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Aye that's the one, but for what'll end up just shy of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philbr Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 (edited) I tried this on my stock bead lock wheels and it does improve things a lot. In the video he describes it as polishing but in fact the opposite is true as you need to roughen up the surfaces to get more grip Edited March 28, 2015 by philbr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philbr Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 Is the manner pro water proof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 No it's not and its 120 amp I think 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunm Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 I tried this on my stock bead lock wheels and it does improve things a lot. In the video he describes it as polishing but in fact the opposite is true as you need to roughen up the surfaces to get more grip Have done this mod on my wheels it does improve the grip on the bead, also yesterday cleaned out the grease from the front diff and replaced with 7000 cwt diff oil, I was suprised not to find a seal between the diff case and the spur gear having just done all the hyper diffs with a seal! All this is in prep for next weekend when i intend to test that new gpm prop shaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philbr Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 No it's not and its 120 amp I thinkAs my yeti gets mosty use down at the beach or mud plugging net to my local river I would prefer something made waterproof from the off. should I go for a new vanguard esc? I am thinking an esc that is sensor-less compatible maybe a good idea in case I upgrade the motor later on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philbr Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 yesterday cleaned out the grease from the front diff and replaced with 7000 cwt diff oil, I was suprised not to find a seal between the diff case and the spur gearit should have a gasket there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Maybe the SC8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunm Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 it should have a gasket there Sorry should have said rubber o ring the gasket is there, i did give it a quick run around the garden to check all is dry so no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philbr Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 Maybe the SC8looks like a good call. not a bad price too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philbr Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 Sorry should have said rubber o ring the gasket is there, i did give it a quick run around the garden to check all is dry so no problems. it should also be sealed with a o ring at each side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 MMP isn't waterproof, but it's easy to make so - easier than my RX8 as you just have to pop one board out and job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philbr Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 Will i notice any difference between the mmp and the sc8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Not really, my one will be un-sensored Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Not sure to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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