Kpowell911 Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 (edited) 8 minutes ago, mydoddy69 said: Really that’s a shock Proline Brute Shell with new shell hardware, Widemaxx kit, a set of Badlands and the 2085x Servo comes to £605 😂😅 I expect the Sledgehammer’s to be priced similarly to the Badlands. The Widekit has moved forward in the UK, now due in Feb not March. March wouldve been better for me, but I suppose Ill have to sell bits to fund such a big purchase. That said, my £200 Stampede 4x4 from @53HRA/ @tanveer, alndthe Slash/Rustler 4x4 I got off your kind self are getting used more than anything lately. Both those full RC’s came to the same amount of the above upgradess 😩😅 Edited January 23, 2022 by Kpowell911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Tyres….. In all fairness, first time Ive ever done this across 5 X Maxx’s…. I wanna keep stock motor, but I appreciate now I dont need to do full power speed runs with the X, as thats not the point of it. Are Badlands the best option? Swallow the money, gear down and accept the performance loss? also. Ghetto bodyshell love this truck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Hmmmm https://wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/342014/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 You must be lucky then I’ve blown all mine I just superglue them back together, they only get replaced when I blow the foams out. Badlands too heavy heats the motor up and ends up causing more damage on impact even if you tweak your suspension. Great if you want to go fast in a straight line NOT so great if you actually use it like an off road truck 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 6 minutes ago, mydoddy69 said: You must be lucky then I’ve blown all mine I just superglue them back together, they only get replaced when I blow the foams out. Badlands too heavy heats the motor up and ends up causing more damage on impact even if you tweak your suspension. Great if you want to go fast in a straight line NOT so great if you actually use it like an off road truck 😂 Do you know mich about the MX57’s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 25 minutes ago, Kpowell911 said: Do you know mich about the MX57’s? As far as I’m aware the weight difference from the mx43 and the 57 is there lighter by 20% even that isn’t enough on the x Maxx imo Give them ago you never know you might like them or wait for the sledgehammers and see what they weigh in at 🤷🏻♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 10 minutes ago, mydoddy69 said: As far as I’m aware the weight difference from the mx43 and the 57 is there lighter by 20% even that isn’t enough on the x Maxx imo Give them ago you never know you might like them or wait for the sledgehammers and see what they weigh in at 🤷🏻♂️ Ive seena few ripped Sledgehammers already =/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Kpowell911 said: Ive seena few ripped Sledgehammers already =/ That’s them out then. No point buying something that’s gonna rip just like the stockers might as well just invest in superglue 😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Can you get Louise Wheels/Tyres in the UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant.p Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 (edited) On 28/09/2021 at 12:59, Kpowell911 said: Id stick to 6.0v BEC, bare in mind its not just the servo thats only rated for 6.0v but the receiver too. Gearing. Id go with the smaller (46t) spur and a 20 or 21 tooth pinion This was a while ago I know, but just thought I should say the gearing you recommended made a massive difference. Goes like a rocket now! Thanks again 👍🏻 Edited February 6, 2022 by Ant.p 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Just now, Ant.p said: This was a while again I know, but just thought I should say the gearing you recommended made a massive difference. Goes like a rocket now! Thanks again 👍🏻 Completely transforms the truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant.p Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 32 minutes ago, Kpowell911 said: Completely transforms the truck! Agreed, didn’t think it had that much room for improvement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 4 minutes ago, Ant.p said: Agreed, didn’t think it had that much room for improvement! What ESC are you running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant.p Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 8 minutes ago, Kpowell911 said: What ESC are you running? HW Max6 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 5 minutes ago, Ant.p said: HW Max6 😁 Was gonna suggest this. Max 6, Stock motor, higher gearing its perfect! The bigger motors etc are a waste of time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant.p Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Just now, Kpowell911 said: Was gonna suggest this. Max 6, Stock motor, higher gearing its perfect! The bigger motors etc are a waste of time Yeah, I looked at the various options only because my stock esc failed so was forced to do something. The max6 fitted without mods and is more than capable of running the Velineon. It’s so much fun and also a bit of a head turner. It’s the rc which gets the most comments from people passing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 6 hours ago, Kpowell911 said: Can you get Louise Wheels/Tyres in the UK? Try here they might have something you like https://www.rcmodelz.co.uk/wheels-tyres.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 16 minutes ago, mydoddy69 said: Try here they might have something you like https://www.rcmodelz.co.uk/wheels-tyres.html Ordered some Louise RC X Uphill from Belgium in the end 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kpowell911 Posted February 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2022 3 days from Belgium! watch this space for more exciting X Maxx stuff 😉 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 36 minutes ago, Kpowell911 said: 3 days from Belgium! watch this space for more exciting X Maxx stuff 😉 Very nice what’s the weight like compared to the stock ones ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, mydoddy69 said: Very nice what’s the weight like compared to the stock ones ? Ill have to google, these are at my parents, itll be the weekend by time I fit em. The wheels look like they can take a beating, and the lettering isnt as bad as I thought it would be Edited February 8, 2022 by Kpowell911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Nice wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Nice 7am delivery from Appliance! Proline Shell and the cage stuff, this has no right being over £100 all in but hey, sign of the times 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant.p Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 15 minutes ago, Kpowell911 said: Nice 7am delivery from Appliance! Proline Shell and the cage stuff, this has no right being over £100 all in but hey, sign of the times Going to look decent with the new wheels! Will be interested to hear your thoughts re performance, durability and any how (if at all) the drive is effected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 6 minutes ago, Ant.p said: Going to look decent with the new wheels! Will be interested to hear your thoughts re performance, durability and any how (if at all) the drive is effected. I'm going Widekit so its going to be completely different. Hoping the wheels arent too heavy being further out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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