New Toy - FTX Sidewinder with pics

[everclear1984]

Hi.i upped the shock oil weight in my viper to 80. It's stopped its chassis slapping the floor off of jumps

Good idea, mine already looks a bit of a mess.

Hahah go for it sure you won't regret it :-P

By the time mine sells I'm sure it will be gone Edited February 26, 2015 by everclear1984

[everclear1984]

Everything I ordered turned up in one lovely parcel today I'm not going to fit anything cosmetic until I decide whether or not I'm keeping the car. I'll be getting out this weekend rain or shine so I'll hopefully have some bashing pics to post

Edited February 26, 2015 by everclear1984

[Santozini]

Everything I ordered turned up in one lovely parcel today I'm not going to fit anything cosmetic until I decide whether or not I'm keeping the car. I'll be getting out this weekend rain or shine so I'll hopefully have some bashing pics to post

ahaha, i ordered the exact same parts so far! (in different occasions though) 

 

i am now looking for rear shocks (a possible upgrade but don't really know what to go for), tried to rebuilt them but one has a loose part inside..  no way back from there. 

 

I still struggle with range..even with fresh batteries...do you get good range? 

[everclear1984]

ahaha, i ordered the exact same parts so far! (in different occasions though)

i am now looking for rear shocks (a possible upgrade but don't really know what to go for), tried to rebuilt them but one has a loose part inside.. no way back from there.

I still struggle with range..even with fresh batteries...do you get good range?

Absolutely no issues with range so far buddy. I need 2x upper suspension linkages for the front, I suppose you have any spare that you would like to sell? Seems silly paying out for the rest of the parts that come with them as I already have them!

[everclear1984]

ahaha, i ordered the exact same parts so far! (in different occasions though)

i am now looking for rear shocks (a possible upgrade but don't really know what to go for), tried to rebuilt them but one has a loose part inside.. no way back from there.

I still struggle with range..even with fresh batteries...do you get good range?

Just a thought, have you tried changing the batteries in your tx?

Here's a little clip from today

FTX Sidewinder field bash: http://youtu.be/S7NV91Lf7JQ

Edited February 28, 2015 by everclear1984

[NitricRC]

Just a thought, have you tried changing the batteries in your tx?

Here's a little clip from today

FTX Sidewinder field bash: http://youtu.be/S7NV91Lf7JQ

Says vid is private you need to set it to public.

[everclear1984]

Says vid is private you need to set it to public.

Thanks. Now updated

[NitricRC]

Good vid don't think mine would have enough power to get up the hill brushless upgrade needed soon...

[everclear1984]

Good vid don't think mine would have enough power to get up the hill brushless upgrade needed soon...

Or you could just sell yours and buy mine

[NitricRC]

I bought the brushed version so I could learn to upgrade, plus the fact I can choose the combo I put in so I could have something different otherwise I would. I plan on Plasti dipping my shell next week and also ordering the alloy hexes and sand tyres I will run it in Wales with the brushed motor then upgrade to brushless ready for Devon.

[everclear1984]

Let me know when you're in Devon, it would be great to meet up with another member.

I'm currently trying sell my gopro to fund a firestorm or a slash. Ideally I'd like to keep the Sidewinder just as a second car

[NitricRC]

Im up there at the end of June on another holiday at Devon cliffs haven site if your near there yeah would be good to meet up.

[everclear1984]

Im up there at the end of June on another holiday at Devon cliffs haven site if your near there yeah would be good to meet up.

That's about an hour from me. Give me a shout nearer the time and hopefully we can sort something out

[NitricRC]

No worries will do.

[Santozini]

Absolutely no issues with range so far buddy. I need 2x upper suspension linkages for the front, I suppose you have any spare that you would like to sell? Seems silly paying out for the rest of the parts that come with them as I already have them!

which part number? 

[everclear1984]

which part number?

FTX8545 but that includes a load of stuff I don't need. It's like they know these parts break often so they include a load of extra stuff to bump up the price.

[everclear1984]

which part number?

This is the part I need X2

[Santozini]

This is the part I need X2

 

 

Sorry mate, I only have one left and as you know i might need to replace it soon  

[Santozini]

i am now waiting for some more..

 

 

from last bashing  

[NitricRC]

I just looked at mine ready to take out tonight and I have a broken hub carrier oh well it'll hold for tonight I have found the dog prefers to chase this than a ball.

Edited March 1, 2015 by NitricRC

[everclear1984]

Lots of broken Sidewinder (yes I know it needs a clean!)

[everclear1984]

Gave it a real good clean last night and replaced any broken parts (still waiting on the suspension links). Now, to sell or not to sell....

[NitricRC]

Gave it a real good clean last night and replaced any broken parts (still waiting on the suspension links). Now, to sell or not to sell....

Keep it!!! No point in selling it now

[everclear1984]

Keep it!!! No point in selling it now

I will probably keep it to be honest. I just wish you could get RPM or other aftermarket parts for it. The front suspension set up seems to be a real weak point.

[Noj]

Chaps, having followed this thread and watched the videos, I can only conclude that the sidewinder is a very poor buggy and not worth owning.

It appears to break by being breathed on funny and whilst parts are cheap, it makes no financial sense to me to keep spending on it, same parts, week in week out. Reckon if you add up the total spend thus far, it would have paid for something more durable out of the box.

A pity, as it looks rather good, IMO, very mini 5b...

Please don't list it FS on here, eh