SlayerLayer Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) Right so at the weekend i brought my first 1/5th scale rc losi 5ive t 2nd hand. From a top bloke, brilliant would 100% buy from him again, well looked after. But as being new and all to this scene I'm probably going to have a lot of questions for you guys, where to buy, what to buy, what to do, and so on. I'll put here every question i have and everything i do with this car from using it to breaking it to dismantling it and replacing bits and so on. Just the progress with it. Edited February 20, 2016 by SlayerLayer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HYPER-BOY Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I needed a new shell when I bought my used 5ive, I just trauled eBay and other sites for a good used one and ended up with a decent one for about £60.. I used a combination of ducktape and fibreglass kit (messy!) but it helped the weak points (front arches). Again, for spares I did the same, checked out eBay for good condition used and also got stuff from Freeprawn, MMR etc. From the get go I got a kill switch and then got some chassis protector plates - Servo's and a quick release throttle release! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Contact Nige at Freeprawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolas4k Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I recommend plasterers joint tape and shoe goo on the inside of the shell especially around the most vulnerable edge parts but if you have enough shoe goo and tape,do the lot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SlayerLayer Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) I've got other photos i wanted to upload for you guys to see but won't let me But can i get just the center diff cup and a pin to go through the cvd i think? Edited February 2, 2016 by SlayerLayer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYOSHOKEV Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 The out drive cup and pins are fairly easy to change the pins will just knock out with a vice and hammer you can heat it up slightly before knocking them out just to make it easy. here is the pin set you can buy http://abbotsrc.co.uk/LOSI-5IVE-TMINI-WRC-DRIVE-PIN-SET-16-LOSB6560-P5470546.aspx As for the out drives its just a case of stripping the diff apart and changing the cups although i would suggest changing the rubber O rings in the diff at the same time and then its just a case of putting it back together with all new oils http://abbotsrc.co.uk/LOSI-5IVE-TMINI-WRC-CENTRE-DIFFERENTIAL-OUTDRIVE-SET-2-LOSB3214-P5428676.aspx http://www.mmrlargescale.co.uk/acatalog/RCLOSB3214.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bog Standard Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I cut and glued bicycle tyre inner tube to the inside wheel arches, will not wear out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlayerLayer Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 KYOSHOKEV would them parts be able to take the same amount of wear as the ones I've got atm or would they wear out quicker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover Man Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Id leave the cup as that still as loads of life left in it. But change the pin in the shaft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlayerLayer Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 Yeah i was going to leave them, i just want to buy spares now for when they break so ive got a replaced instead of having to wait for a delivery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmart Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Just buy generic hardened machine pins/dowels off eBay for the drive pins. Would need to refer to my records for correct size, but they are MUCH cheaper and just as good as the pins that you buy with a Losi label on the packet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCbutcher Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I swear by the drywall tape / shoo goo. 3x 110ml tubes should be enough to cover most the 5ive shell. 100x better than duct tape which soon starts to peel letting dust get stuck then soon after it looks a right mess under ther. But if I could I would use fibreglass. I saw one post saying that shoo goo on a large scale body can actually make it weaker not sure how and I hope it's guff. I've done mine already lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmini Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Just buy generic hardened machine pins/dowels off eBay for the drive pins. Would need to refer to my records for correct size, but they are MUCH cheaper and just as good as the pins that you buy with a Losi label on the packet! Maybe Losi cloned them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmart Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 21 minutes ago, Madmini said: Maybe Losi cloned them Don't be so provocative or I shall report you to Mr Dogsbody, AKA Rover Man... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlayerLayer Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 Im now going to reinforce the shell ill upload the finish product later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover Man Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Dont go mad with it. Just the curves in the roof and the front and rear wheel arches. There heavy enough as it it without adding even more weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlayerLayer Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 One of the roof screws is rounded off and I didn't want to drill it out, theres no other way is there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bog Standard Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Dremmel a slot in it, then use a flat screwdriver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlayerLayer Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 I can't I've only got cutting disks but that won't do without damaging the shell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlayerLayer Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 One panel complete more to go lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlayerLayer Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 Can i put water through my exhaust? As its got blocked witg dirt when it bounched on its back and i haven't got an air compressor. And my lungs aren't strong enough to push it out. Ive got a v2 predator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Put some petrol down it if you need to not water. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBSTER 1992 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 +1 Put Some Petrol In the Exhaust and block the Holes up and give it a good shake I do it with my Exhaust Every now and then. Take Super Sharp Shooters Advice. But take the Exhaust of the Car and do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlayerLayer Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share Posted February 4, 2016 Yeah i got it by breaking it down with a sharp tool and then rinsed it out with petrol to make sure all the dirt was out. Its running lovely now Cracked my shell yesterday :-( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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