The Dark Knight Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 If you take a look at AJ's awesome build you'll see how he is mounted the battery up front beside the dash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daymo Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share Posted July 20, 2015 If you take a look at AJ's awesome build you'll see how he is mounted the battery up front beside the dash. Is that the king of hammers build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Yeah that's the one Awesome build but I don't plan on spending that much on my one! Famous last words lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daymo Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share Posted July 20, 2015 A little progress tonight waiting for battery & cable to arrive, I picked up a box & gromets to fit the esc & rx in got it mounted with some holes drilled still need to add 1 in the side for servo wire & fit the switch to the lid, I have also treated the rx to a few coats of plastidip will do the esc once I've wired it & know it works Also I cut down the battery tray & fitted it up front When I come to wire it up do I need to install the capacitor supplied with the esc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 That electronics box looks good, think I'll do something similar. Regarding the cap, I would assume it needs to fitted if it was supplied with the esc. Does the manual mention it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daymo Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 That electronics box looks good, think I'll do something similar. Regarding the cap, I would assume it needs to fitted if it was supplied with the esc. Does the manual mention it? Cheers mate I may run the rx in the original box up front so I can put a light controls & winch bits in the back when I can The capacitor must be used as it can cause damage if you don't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daymo Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 Well my body arrived today & some battery's & cable so it was time to get it finished, got it all wired up & running need to change a few things & finish bits off but I had to take it for a run In the last picture is the shock & lower link axel mount have I got this the wrong way round? In the instructions when you put them on the axel it's the other way up but then further in its the way I have them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Looking good, I run the lower link mounts the same way as you, it drops the COG and ride height a bit, which is a bonus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daymo Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 i could use some recommendations for the setup of my tekin fx-r I'm running 2s with a 35t motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daymo Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 Anyone know where to get some cheaper M2.6 x 6mm button head self tapping screws to hold the body panels on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 M2.5 screws work just fine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daymo Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 M2.5 screws work just fine I'm being really useless i can't find any got any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Black http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=360899292531&globalID=EBAY-GB Stainless http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=160915161008&globalID=EBAY-GB I buy 99% of my hardware from this shop on eBay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 That's good to know about the lower shock link for when I build mine Are you going to be painting/using the standard body too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daymo Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 That's good to know about the lower shock link for when I build mine Are you going to be painting/using the standard body too? Yeah I will be just wanted to take my time with that so it looks good so decided to get the panel kit for now plus I can use that when it's gonna get more of a beating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Cool, I was tempted to get a panel kit too and get it hydro dipped but not too sure. I like the look of the stock body so will probably just run that. Have you had it out again? Do you like the Tekin combo? I've put one on my Christmas list Undecided between the 30t or 35t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daymo Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 Cool, I was tempted to get a panel kit too and get it hydro dipped but not too sure. I like the look of the stock body so will probably just run that. Have you had it out again? Do you like the Tekin combo? I've put one on my Christmas list Undecided between the 30t or 35t. Only had it out the once for about 20mins need to find somewhere good as the place I use to go before has been changed, it seems pretty good so far made a few tweaks to the esc drag brake setting & lipo cut off need to play with throttle setting as it's very sensitive not sure how to do that though I might go out for another play tonight if I don't go out for a bike ride, the motor is very smooth not fast but it's a good walking pace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daymo Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 Got out for a bit of a play tonight much fun nothing special just looking for places to play https://vimeo.com/134342743https://vimeo.com/134342818https://vimeo.com/134342935 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Some cool photos there and good to see a few running videos too It looks like you've moved you battery to the rear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daymo Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 Some cool photos there and good to see a few running videos too It looks like you've moved you battery to the rear? Cheers mate The battery is up front under the bonnet, in the rear is my electrics box with the esc in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Ah ok, it must just be the angle of the previous photos, the bonnet looked slightly raised at rear and in the photos yesterday, the bonnet looks more level/flush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daymo Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 Ah ok, it must just be the angle of the previous photos, the bonnet looked slightly raised at rear and in the photos yesterday, the bonnet looks more level/flush. An eye for detail sir I'm a bit short on body screws need to get some ordered, in the first pic I used 2 in opposite corners then yesterday I used 2 in the holes closer to the front window 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 haha yeah can't help myself, it's looking awesome none the less and looks like your having fun with it I'm still jealous, itching to get my one but just have to be patient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daymo Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 haha yeah can't help myself, it's looking awesome none the less and looks like your having fun with it I'm still jealous, itching to get my one but just have to be patient. Cheers dude I need to look for somewhere to get that patient stuff from lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Having a newborn son has helped my patience a lot, my rc budget is tighter now. I've only two more rounds to race my touring car in so I may sell that to help fund the Spawn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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