Losi 5ive T Progress Options and Opinions

[ROBSTER 1992]

Yeah it's good  I've 160 worth of stuff in my shopping cart atm [emoji3] now sitting here thinking do i need all that, should i buy it now or later. 

 

Only going on holiday in 2 weeks don't need too much spending money 

 

My new servo is on the way arrives tomorrow hopefully 

Sweet Glad you got it sorted.

It can be an expensive Hobby sometimes it's burns a hole in my Pocket Sometimes.

[SlayerLayer]

Yeah I know its expensive i got told off last year after i spent a rather large amount of money but not just with rc 

[SlayerLayer]

 

Got the servo now and a few other bits and bobs 

[kangarilla]

And so it begins...........................

[SlayerLayer]

Got some more coming soon and some that are on back order lol + now need an aluminium servo arm but i can live with the plastic one for now.

[ROBSTER 1992]

 

Got the servo now [emoji3] and a few other bits and bobs 

I see you got the Maxima FFT Air Filter good choice it's good Stuff mate.

[emoji106]

[SlayerLayer]

Yeah it seems to be and its really sticky I've just bent 2 allon keys trying to get the front end off i dont think its coming off lol

 

I lost 2 screws today and my servo arm came off ill post up a video of me launching it a few up in the air later

[SlayerLayer]

For the video from this afternoon not very long and first try lol plus it was filmed by a 9 year old, it was also very windy as you will tell by the sound.

 

 

 

 

That was one the allon keys trying to remove the front end the rear came off easy enough.

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Some decent Allen keys are worth investing in. Bondhus do a set for about £15. 

Know someone/got an impact driver? That will get it out if it's not moving. 

Handy tool for 5th scale a little 10/12v impact.

[SlayerLayer]

Yeah i got some nice allen key sets that one was just from a set i was given thought i would use it to bassiclly do that then i could trow it in the bin

 

But i don't have an impact driver i know someone whos most likely has one but if not, i can always take it to work and get it off in the workshop.

[Rover Man]

As it still got the stock diff mounts ??? If so there plastic so theres no way in hell they should be that difficult to get the screws out.

[SlayerLayer]

Its the screws underneath the chassi holding the steering bellcrank in, As i wanted to take that off as well with it.

Edited February 14, 2016 by SlayerLayer

[Rover Man]

Oh right, Heat is your friend. Warm the heads up with a small blow torch 

[ROBSTER 1992]

For the video from this afternoon not very long and first try lol plus it was filmed by a 9 year old, it was also very windy as you will tell by the sound.

 

 

 

 

That was one the allon keys trying to remove the front end the rear came off easy enough.

I would stick to running you're car on Grass mate you can usually find some jumps on grass if that's what your into its not a Skate ramp RC Car it is supposed to be an Off Road RC Car you will trash it if you keep using it on a Skating Ramps.

Still it's your car don't let me tell you what to do with it just advising you that's all.

[SlayerLayer]

Alright ill give that a try tomorrow thanks.

 

Also another question can i use any grease on the drive ? And the bearings or do i need some specific grease? 

[ROBSTER 1992]

Alright ill give that a try tomorrow thanks.

 

Also another question can i use any grease on the drive ? And the bearings or do i need some specific grease? 

Grease would be fine for your Bearings and Drive.

[SlayerLayer]

 

 

1 minute ago, ROBSTER 1992 said:

I would stick to running you're car on Grass mate you can usually find some jumps on grass if that's what your into its not a Skate ramp RC Car it is supposed to be an Off Road RC Car you

Will trash it if you keep using it on a Skating Ramps.

Still it's your car don't let me tell you what to do with it just advising you that's all.

 

Well if you can find me some grass or dirt jumps around here by all means find me some but as you don't know where i drive or what i do seems a bit hasty to tell me where to use it.

 

Also i didn't break anything and i only use one or 2 jumps in that skate park that go onto grass, i go there sometimes for a bit extra fun to watch it fly.

 

I also don't do them kind of jumps expecting everything to be alright, if something breaks just gives me something to fix later which i actually like.

[Rover Man]

i always ran my drive line dry as the grit and dust will stick to the grease making grinding paste.

As for the bearings just give them a blast with GT85 spray or 3 in 1 oil. Dont use wd40 as it will wash the grease out thats already in 

[SlayerLayer]

But i wanted to replace the rubber boots on the rear and front that have grease underneath as one has a split in it so just replace both for safety, so hence why i was curious what grease i could put after i clean them.

[Rover Man]

If they have boots any grease will be fine or if you want real good stuff look for a tin of motorbike chain lube 

[SlayerLayer]

 

I'm trying to get the pin out and I've got the grub screw out, im i missing something else or does it just need a little bit of extra persuading with the only tool jeremy Clarkson has in his tool box lol 

 

 

Think it might need replacing  .

 

Probably a good idea to replace the shock oil and maybe the oil rings hopefully the shaft isn't all scratched.

[supersavage]

Those pins can be a pain. I use something about the diameter (hex driver) of the pin and give it a tap with something. Also the shock boots are prone to ripping.

[SlayerLayer]

Yeah i tried that earlier and i just wanted to make sure before i used a bit more force.

 

Yeah I know i just found it funny as its almost all the way around lol pretty sure its just where the plastic bit sits and its stretched it too much. 

[SlayerLayer]

Now the hex won't come out 

 

Never had maintenance made so difficult 

[SlayerLayer]

Right I'm now going to more drastic measures with this as it's not coming off.

 

Snapped the biggest flat screw driver I had and I've had that for years and it's been through a lot.

 

 

So now probably use a blow torch on it at work tomorrow or hopefully find a weird perfect tool for the job.