Carpmart Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 9 hours ago, Sharkfat78 said: I think there are a few Vetka's in the UK, its just nobody wants to buy one from MMR Even if I did want one, I'm NEVER spending a penny with that shop again... Ever period... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkfat78 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 5 hours ago, Carpmart said: Even if I did want one, I'm NEVER spending a penny with that shop again... Ever period... lol you not had good service or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyknight Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 1 hour ago, Sharkfat78 said: lol you not had good service or something? I don't think anybody has good service from them, not unless you rock up in person and buy over the counter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCbutcher Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Spending 1.5k on it I wouldn't mind fitting some boca bearings lol. Or mayb with the size heavier duty bearings could be used. I found some green slime bearings that sound very good but unsure if they'll fit anywhere on my baja. The baja I'm sick of looking at I think I'm just gonna break it in soon lol. Stuff waiting for a move. I'll chance it in the public space shed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mond Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 Some new videos up on Youtube with the Dragonhammer. I know it's FID, but it does look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 4 minutes ago, mond said: Some new videos up on Youtube with the Dragonhammer. I know it's FID, but it does look good. Ocdcbr has just uploaded a vid, it explains the engine installation process, but you do get to see it run briefly at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG15 Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Had a good look at a DH today and I now want one. How are people finding theirs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmart Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 8 hours ago, NG15 said: Had a good look at a DH today and I now want one. How are people finding theirs? I thought you were a Losi 5ive guy? Ive no direct experience, but the thing stopping me buying is the live rear axle. Looks great from a scale model perspective, but there is a very good reason why IRS has been the suspension methodology of choice since kart axles left production vehicles, even the Yanks have started going that route now too, which is why some of their cars actually handle now... Just my 2p input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 I saw on of these at bash fest and in my opinion the Vekta gets my vote just on looks alone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG15 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 3 hours ago, Carpmart said: I thought you were a Losi 5ive guy? Ive no direct experience, but the thing stopping me buying is the live rear axle. Looks great from a scale model perspective, but there is a very good reason why IRS has been the suspension methodology of choice since kart axles left production vehicles, even the Yanks have started going that route now too, which is why some of their cars actually handle now... Just my 2p input! I am, I was just shopping round and decided to look into these in more detail and was amazed by the parts they come with. The way the handle rough terrain is immense. I think there's a lot more to blame for yank cars not handling other than the rear axel, the fact they weigh stupid amounts doesn't help. Plenty race truck and cars still use solid axels and do just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmart Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 1 hour ago, NG15 said: I am, I was just shopping round and decided to look into these in more detail and was amazed by the parts they come with. The way the handle rough terrain is immense. I think there's a lot more to blame for yank cars not handling other than the rear axel, the fact they weigh stupid amounts doesn't help. Plenty race truck and cars still use solid axels and do just fine. Your view is interesting... Logically I think it will be a step backwards in terms of handling from a 5ive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG15 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Yeah if I were racing and chasing lap times maybe, but I'm a basher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losi8igh Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 I have to say I like both the DH and KV but the alloy on the DH looks cheap,it might not be but it looks it. Equally it just looks to flashy,like it is trying to make up for something by being very bling I would have to choose the KV out of the two but that is beyond me price wise. If the DH was a bit less bling I would consider it but not as it stands now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmart Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 1 hour ago, NG15 said: Yeah if I were racing and chasing lap times maybe, but I'm a basher. Me too (Basher) but I still enjoy driving things which work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mond Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 1 hour ago, losi8igh said: I have to say I like both the DH and KV but the alloy on the DH looks cheap,it might not be but it looks it. Equally it just looks to flashy,like it is trying to make up for something by being very bling I would have to choose the KV out of the two but that is beyond me price wise. If the DH was a bit less bling I would consider it but not as it stands now. Just pull the anodised finish off? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losi8igh Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 21 minutes ago, mond said: Just pull the anodised finish off? ???? Pull it off,how would that work Maybe I could peel it off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Oven cleaner will strip off the anodised finish and then polish it with a dremel, sod doing that tho..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mond Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Yeah, seems a bit much but people do such things. I do like the DH though. I may see how much it weighs in a brushless setup and then trade in the DBXL for one if it's under 30lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG15 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Ive never paid much attention to the DH but after watching ocdcbr's video upclose in HD really shows it off. Shame it will cost £1600 when finished with a half decent engine etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losi8igh Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 I think the DH would be better if it were plainer looking,it's to in your face,more so with the choice of colour used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HootMaRoot Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 didnt read this whole thread but i am guessing noone has had hands on with the dragonhammer ? If anyone has what are your impressions as most the ones on youtube look like they have been sponsored Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 1 hour ago, HootMaRoot said: didnt read this whole thread but i am guessing noone has had hands on with the dragonhammer ? If anyone has what are your impressions as most the ones on youtube look like they have been sponsored Check out Ocdcbr's channel on youtube, he's got a friend running one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mond Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 It does look good. I really want to see a brushless conversion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kangarilla Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Some footage of the krakken and some interesting engines close up for the geeks out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCbutcher Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 On Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 13:56, HootMaRoot said: didnt read this whole thread but i am guessing noone has had hands on with the dragonhammer ? If anyone has what are your impressions as most the ones on youtube look like they have been sponsored There's a guy on here who ran the dragon hammer for awhile helping testing for rcmodels I think. He has a full report of the dh on here somewhere it was a very good read and made the dh look very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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