mydoddy69 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Cheers fella Power plant do I go with 2/3 s Castle 3800kv Hobbywing 4000kv 2s castle 4600kv or the long shot running 3s castle 2400kv leopard 2400kv pinions wll be a bummer on some with a 5mm shaft I'm guessing as its a 48 pitch ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twist Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 (edited) nvmd Edited August 26, 2016 by Twist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collective itch Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I'm running a hobby wing wp sc8, with ezrun 3656, and it runs great. Had to gear it down a bit as was a tad warm, but honestly wouldn't want any more power or speed otherwise may wreck drivetrain .I only run 2s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 After a few more hours research I've had a change of heart seems like this might not be quite what I was looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Much more reliable than an X, suffers less failures than an X, costs considerably less than an X.... What's not to like about the PMT?? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 3 hours ago, Noj said: Much more reliable than an X, suffers less failures than an X, costs considerably less than an X.... What's not to like about the PMT?? Lack of UK parts support for one but ageed it a lot less headache the the X any day of the week lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 3 hours ago, Noj said: Much more reliable than an X, suffers less failures than an X, costs considerably less than an X.... What's not to like about the PMT?? It's a really expensive boring version of a Stampede though? Seriously don't get the attraction at least at a UK price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 1 hour ago, Guns said: It's a really expensive boring version of a Stampede though? Seriously don't get the attraction at least at a UK price. Your fast becoming the ultimate Traxxas fanboy The poor old stampede can only dream of being this well made, oh wait a minute that's not quite right you can take all the upgrades for this that come as stock and fit them to the stampede to make it as good but then that would be boring as well and just as expensive if not more, but at least you'd have that traxxas box to show for all your troubles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 I've always been a huge Traxxas fan since my first Traxxas kit in the late 90s. I've never hidden that. It's just in my experience Traxxas vehicles are the ones I've had the most fun with, and retain their value on the second hand market more so than most other things at the mo. IMO £339 for a 2wd 1/10th Kit with no electrics is unbelievably expensive. I do concede it probably is the best in that class, but it should be at that price? Combine that with the lack of UK parts? Cant argue for sub £200 plus Taxes from Tower mind! That DOES kinda make sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Used to own a Stampede 4x4 vxl, it was a great truck, this has brought far more enjoyment. Also, falling on a great deal at the time, it cost less than 240 quid shipped from Germany.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 £240 still seems alot for a 2wd Monster Truck kit for me? Im sure Power Stroke Shocks have been upgraded since, but the ones I had on my E Maxx were awful for the amount they cost! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 19 minutes ago, Guns said: £240 still seems alot for a 2wd Monster Truck kit for me? Im sure Power Stroke Shocks have been upgraded since, but the ones I had on my E Maxx were awful for the amount they cost! No more expensive than buying a Traxxas Stampede then spending a small fortune upgrading to the same spec as this I wouldn't have thought ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Other than rpm carriers/bearings, a front bulkhead tie rod and RPM castors what does a Pede 2wd need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 The shocks have been OK, had a couple of them drop fluid, sorted with better tightening after re-filling. Considering the kit has an ally chassis, full protrac kit, proline wheels, tyres and body shell, the cost was most reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 It's the fact it's 2WD that sorta (for me) just puts it in a category that shouldn't be £500ish all in, using UK prices. It does look quality I admit, but it's 1/8th scale RTR money for a 2wd kit, and it's not like it's a pro level racer? The product does look great, I just think it has no right been anywhere near that expensive in its specific niche. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean-vrs Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 24 minutes ago, Guns said: It's the fact it's 2WD that sorta (for me) just puts it in a category that shouldn't be £500ish all in, using UK prices. It does look quality I admit, but it's 1/8th scale RTR money for a 2wd kit, and it's not like it's a pro level racer? The product does look great, I just think it has no right been anywhere near that expensive in its specific niche. It's all relative, a Xmaxx all in with batteries is £1k, a slash ultimate is £5-600, this is a exspensive hobby when you chase high end kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collective itch Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 I've put mine through some stuff that would muller a traxxas. Yo can't compare the quality of the two, they are chalk and cheese. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 I would perhaps be hesitant to pay UK RRP, but then the shrewd don't....do we I will confess to running a Traxxas Skully shell.....big green skulls appeal...and it was cheap.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Had some fun at the beach, with it Then, I broke it Video here: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twist Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 19 minutes ago, Praet0r87 said: Had some fun at the beach, with it Then, I broke it Video here: His poor little paw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 27 minutes ago, Twist said: His poor little paw. Indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushboy2004 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 1 hour ago, Praet0r87 said: Had some fun at the beach, with it Wish my local beaches - where that clean that empty! Dam tourist! have fun clean the sand out of your gear box! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Haha thanks for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostewart Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 So I am joining the group again, saw one on Facebook, brand new kit for £175, the owner won it, and used the new shell and wheels. Even so the wheels from his old one are still in good condition, only the shell is bashed up. Ordered a Ford shell for it, will be running the Hobbywing Max10-SCT ESC and Hobbywing 3660 4000kv motor, only problem is it's 5mm bore and 48dp pinions are hard to find. Ordered a 23t one from UK stock so it will be up and running, and got a 20t and 22t pinion coming from China. SRT servo: http://www.insidelinemodels.com/inside-line-shop/servos/srt-servos/srt-dl5020-lv-digital-servo-20kg-0-16-sec-6v-semi-alloy-case-waterproof-p I'm currently using the DL1015 servo in my E-Firestorm and it's holding up well for the price. Also got 2 spurs and 2 sets of slipper pads coming from RcMart for spares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostewart Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Finished it off today, got the Ford Raptor body to paint though. One thing that's annoying with the RX box is it's really awkward to get the batteries in, might change its position. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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