andyknight Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) Some of you may know that I've been looking around for an x2 or 5ive for a while on the second hand market. well I found one the other day on the Baja Facebook page for £450 which I'm going to have a look at, supposedly used twice. Edited May 30, 2016 by andyknight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 used....twice..... I think that might be a bit of a tall tale. I also suspect the reason the hobby was not for the previous owner was due to an inability to drive without ramming into stuff and a complete lack of maintenance post run. I'd be looking to tear it right down and give it a full overhaul just to be on the safe side 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almighty15 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Rebuild the diffs Andy... they don't have anything in them. 10k in the rear, 15k in the centre and 7k in the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyknight Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 I tracked his facebok account and it looks pretty genuine, bought as a present by his wife and not used much but when it was it wasn't looked after too well. Ham fisted is the best way to describe it. I'm changing all the bearings when they arrive Saturday, just formed the mesh for the engine but got no shoo goo to fix it until tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_RCModelz Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 This is one from first batch looking at the exhaust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyknight Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 This is one from first batch looking at the exhaust. John can you ship me bits for a Sat delivery if I call you tomorrow? Also any recommendations on areas to address? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almighty15 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 This is one from first batch looking at the exhaust. So how old you make it John? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_RCModelz Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 First delivery as all others came with fat boy pipes. And diffs will need checking for sure and radio if it is the Mt transmitter kill switches won't work will it. If you choose first class you will most Likey get it saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyknight Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) I have another flysky rx to go in so not worried about that. Any recommendations for diff's? Edited December 31, 2015 by andyknight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_RCModelz Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Oil as above but will depends on how you want it to handle but you need to make sure there are gaskets in them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyknight Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 Oil as above but will depends on how you want it to handle but you need to make sure there are gaskets in them Ok ordered a few bits. If you can push this out asap it would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Looking forward to this build, was looking at them again last night.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_RCModelz Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Ok ordered a few bits. If you can push this out asap it would be appreciated. It will go out today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmart Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Hi Andy Be interested to see this running. Be good to have you being able to keep up on the 19th.... Decent quality bearings should last a good while, I'm guessing you've ordered some quality ones to replace? Is the air filter any good on these? Diff oil. I've told you how I like the centre diff quite well 'locked up' so I would go for much heavier oil than others have suggested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(-:AD:-) Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Will be interesting to see it and compare against a 5ive, shame about the damage... the clutch bearings get some stick in a 5ive so im not surprised they have gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyknight Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 The bearings just feel bad when the pinion is nipped up. I might investigate the carrier tolerances today as I read another post that the alloy carrier has been known to be a tiny bit out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almighty15 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 These top out at ~30mph Andy...... not bad considering it's a KM engine and an 18Kg RC!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyknight Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 (edited) Yeah already junked the alloy carrier as the tolerances aren't right for the bearings and cause them to be pinched when the pinion is done up. Put the standard cast one back on and everything is fine. I'm going to replace the engine in a month or two so as long as it lasts a few weeks I'm fine. Edited July 10, 2015 by andyknight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyknight Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 (edited) Engine and pull start meshed. not a fan of the silver pull start but got to use what I have until funds allow some nice upgrades. Edited September 23, 2015 by andyknight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean-vrs Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Yeah already junked the alloy carrier as the tolerances aren't right for the bearings and cause them to be pinched when the pinion is done up. Put the standard cast one back on and everything is fine. I'm going to replace the engine in a month or two so as long as it lasts a few weeks I'm fine. taken from large scale forums The alloy parts are well machined, exception being the clutch carrier. The plunge depth at the bearing is too shallow to allow the bearing full recess. I had to shim 1.mm between the clutch bell and pinion groove to avoid pinching the bearing when fully tightened. The steering top plate and rear body post is a very nice pair of parts with excellent tolerances. I only tightened the servo saver a couple turns and it handles much more crisply now. The Radio link brand TX and Rx have good range and are comfortable and lightweight using only 4 aa's. I had to mess with endpoint adjustment and dual rate to get the servos setup better out of the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean-vrs Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 These top out at ~30mph Andy...... not bad considering it's a KM engine and an 18Kg RC!! my standard rtr five tops out at 39mph, so 30mph does seem a bit low to me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyknight Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 (edited) That post from large scale forums was the one I was referring to. I couldn't see a way of shimming the pinion and clutch bell though as the key is only the width of the bolt so no room for a shim/washer. I'd gladly revisit this if anybody has an idea how to shim it. Edited July 10, 2015 by andyknight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyknight Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 (edited) Today stated off with a Saturday delivery of bits. Mixture of different diff oil weights, air filter outerwear, complete full force bearing set, pull start extender, fid servo arm, fid clutch bell and pinion (much better then ordinary key lock system), alloy manifold, savox 0241 servo and some driveshaft guards for the rear. I've spent the whole day stripping the car down and rebuilding it. I pulled all 3 diffs and replaced the bearings and seals, changing the diff oil as well. no damage appears to be in any of them which is good. Flysky Rx fitted and bound to the tx, endpoints all set and tested.The engine is going to be a wild card. I reckon its a bit duff as the piston sides look badly marked through the inlet port but will have to wait until I try to start it tomorrow. This is how she looks now.On the shopping list now is:Front and rear alloy gearbox casesAlloy diff cases(maybe)New engine of some kind (need some help from you guys here on what to go for)Centre diff alloy supportsNew exhaust of some type Edited September 24, 2015 by andyknight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean-vrs Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 (edited) Today stated off with a Saturday delivery of bits. Mixture of different diff oil weights, air filter outerwear, complete full force bearing set, pull start extender, fid servo arm, fid clutch bell and pinion (much better then ordinary key lock system), alloy manifold, savox 0241 servo and some driveshaft guards for the rear. I've spent the whole day stripping the car down and rebuilding it. I pulled all 3 diffs and replaced the bearings and seals, changing the diff oil as well. no damage appears to be in any of them which is good. Flysky Rx fitted and bound to the tx, endpoints all set and tested. The engine is going to be a wild card. I reckon its a bit duff as the piston sides look badly marked through the inlet port but will have to wait until I try to start it tomorrow. This is how she looks now. On the shopping list now is: Front and rear alloy gearbox cases Alloy diff cases(maybe) New engine of some kind (need some help from you guys here on what to go for) Centre diff alloy supports New exhaust of some type is this car from longton in stoke? Edited July 11, 2015 by sean-vrs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyknight Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 (edited) Yep, hasn't been looked after by previous owner. John @rcmodelz has verified the history and what the previous owner bought in terms of replacement bits which is about what previous owner told me so he hasn't lied about the history. he has however taken no care of it, looks like its been run in the wet and not dried off before storing, all bearings rusted including couplings front and rear. It's been rolled without the cage on as well judging by the marks and scuffs. Edited July 12, 2015 by andyknight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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