evssv Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 35 minutes ago, Timritchieblue said: Who's a "Yank"? the term `yank` is what we English use to describe people from/in the usa.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Being from Texas, Ritchie might be referring to this: Yankee ˈjaŋki/ noun informal 1. derogatory an American. 2. US an inhabitant of New England or one of the northern states Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrighty8766 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Timritchieblue said: Who's a "Yank"? Apologies, no offence meant (if any taken) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I think Ritchie knew the meaning but was offended by the term (I go to America twice a year, but I genuinely dont know if they find the term offensive or not, so I never ever use it). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timritchieblue Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 2 minutes ago, Wrighty8766 said: Apologies, no offence meant (if any taken) None takin. Yankee's are northern people. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deafty Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Traxxas quote Quote Larger diameter driveshafts are specified to handle the twisting torque out to the wheels An honest quote Quote Larger diameter driveshaft pins are specified to handle the twisting torque out to the wheels You could argue, but ... It is blatant lies. Will people support such business ethics? I hope no one else buys this. At least not new. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Yankee is an Anglicised version of the Dutch word Janke which refered to Dutch Americans in colonial times but came to be applied to all people from north eastern America. Outside of the US often shortened to Yank and used to refer to anyone from the US. Bit like Americans using the term Brit for anyone in the UK. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mydoddy69 Posted January 13, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 13, 2017 (edited) OMG Holding this space until tommrow you guys aren't going to believe what's just dropped on my door step !!! Bought it on a whim really was an unwanted gift and I gave £640 for it and sold the esc for £70 so I'm in at £570 plus some postage on the esc .. The only real loss from my old one would be the those diff gears and £40 so not too bad, but I'm thinking the trade off from new shell etc off sets some of that ? So the question is do I run this new 8s esc in it or opt to sell it and get the max6 again ? I know before anyone says it i must be bloody mad !! Edited January 14, 2017 by mydoddy69 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripoffbritain Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 (edited) Special addition v2 fully loaded with hop ups am I getting warmer Edited January 13, 2017 by Ripoffbritain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombercountynick Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Kershaw difs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 A bombproof VXL-6S? Prototype UE centre-diff? Prototype UE unobtanium CVD's? Tax rebate? You won the lottery? Warm-ish? Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 2 hours ago, mydoddy69 said: OMG Holding this space until tommrow you guys aren't going to believe what's just dropped on my door step !!! A cheque with 3 zero's on it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocdcbr Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 (edited) On 12/01/2017 at 13:44, mydoddy69 said: Excellent vid mate. Very useful to us all. from what you have shown I'm really glad I didn't but the kit. That's me personally... as I'm sure in some instances it makes sense. Its reaffirmed that all in need is the cd. Maybe not even the Cush.... hmmmm. If the slipper fits with the cd, I guess there is not necessarily the need to get it? So, cd and bulkhead is all I'm particularly looking 4. Those drive shafts...??? They seem like a fair bit of bs to me. I'm happy with the v1 shafts! Thanks again for all the info. Edited January 13, 2017 by Ocdcbr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick.irie16 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Great video. Thanks a lot. Had mine delivered today. Sent from my HUAWEI P8max using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocdcbr Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 Savage xl flux listed on model sport.... at £600. Only mention it as many seemed to think it was an xmaxx competitor on the early days... https://www.modelsport.co.uk/?product_id=397409 some considering the v2 may well consider it as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 6 minutes ago, Ocdcbr said: Savage xl flux listed on model sport.... at £600. Only mention it as many seemed to think it was an xmaxx competitor on the early days... https://www.modelsport.co.uk/?product_id=397409 some considering the v2 may well consider it as well. I dont see why it would be a competitor to the X, its alot smaller and Id imagine most X Maxx owners have had a Savage XL at some point as theyve been pretty easily obtainable for years now? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timritchieblue Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) 4 hours ago, Ocdcbr said: Savage xl flux listed on model sport.... at £600. Only mention it as many seemed to think it was an xmaxx competitor on the early days... https://www.modelsport.co.uk/?product_id=397409 some considering the v2 may well consider it as well. Im building a Savage Flux right now. (Skip to last page for XXX photos) http://thercgarage.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=415 got my Rock Passion diffs today,,, super fast shipping. Edited January 14, 2017 by Timritchieblue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 12 hours ago, Ocdcbr said: Excellent vid mate. Very useful to us all. from what you have shown I'm really glad I didn't but the kit. That's me personally... as I'm sure in some instances it makes sense. Its reaffirmed that all in need is the cd. Maybe not even the Cush.... hmmmm. If the slipper fits with the cd, I guess there is not necessarily the need to get it? So, cd and bulkhead is all I'm particularly looking 4. Those drive shafts...??? They seem like a fair bit of bs to me. I'm happy with the v1 shafts! Thanks again for all the info. Thanks fella Personally I wouldn't get the Cush I'd run a slipper unit, buy the new bulkhead and use the centre diff .. Ive emailed Traxxas regarding those cvd shafts as this is what they state [ Larger diameter driveshafts are specified to handle the twisting torque out to the wheels ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 That is the question - are the SHAFTS also a larger diameter, or is it just the PINS? From what I've been reading isn't it just the pins people have had problems with, and the alloy stub axles? Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 6 minutes ago, atom3624 said: That is the question - are the SHAFTS also a larger diameter, or is it just the PINS? From what I've been reading isn't it just the pins people have had problems with, and the alloy stub axles? Al. The shaft section is the same size new and old it's the pin and ball end that changed but it states larger diameter driveshafts . Yes the usual point of failure is the pins which then destroy the stub axle, they have addressed a problem area granted but it's not quite what they state in there spill, as it misleading you to think the whole driveshaft has changed. Or is it just me misinterpreting what they state ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 This is modern society for you! Spellcheck solves all problems - wrong! Previously people would 'proof check' anything going into public print before actually doing it, latterly a 'few seconds reading through' should be enough to establish if it is correct. 'Bigger driveshafts' to me would be either LONGER (which isn't possible without longer arms ...) or indeed beefier / larger-diameter - agreed. Al. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Edited yesterday's post and yes I'm bonkers !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 18 hours ago, mydoddy69 said: OMG Holding this space until tommrow you guys aren't going to believe what's just dropped on my door step !!! Bought it on a whim really was an unwanted gift and I gave £640 for it and sold the esc for £70 so I'm in at £570 plus some postage on the esc .. The only real loss from my old one would be the those diff gears and £40 so not too bad, but I'm thinking the trade off from new shell etc off sets some of that ? So the question is do I run this new 8s esc in it or opt to sell it and get the max6 again ? I know before anyone says it i must be bloody mad !! 8S this exactly has Traxxas intended with the Power Up kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinga Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 23 hours ago, mydoddy69 said: OMG Holding this space until tommrow you guys aren't going to believe what's just dropped on my door step !!! Bought it on a whim really was an unwanted gift and I gave £640 for it and sold the esc for £70 so I'm in at £570 plus some postage on the esc .. The only real loss from my old one would be the those diff gears and £40 so not too bad, but I'm thinking the trade off from new shell etc off sets some of that ? So the question is do I run this new 8s esc in it or opt to sell it and get the max6 again ? I know before anyone says it i must be bloody mad !! You really do love it haha, my tires are becoming thread bare now tho im not running 8s either, I have had to glue them over aggressive throttle on ice probably, they are coming away from the rims in places, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 This is then third 8S ESC to go I believe? https://traxxas.com/forums/showthread.php?9072405-VXL-8S-just-died Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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