scoobied77 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 (edited) 33 minutes ago, mydoddy69 said: Be interested to see your thoughts on these two and half times the price of the zippy compacts so I hope there atleast twice as good ! Fantastic size and weight very impressive indeed One thing that gets me is if there really as good as they say they are why use a crappy 100a max deans connector ? Makes no difference to me. First thing I’ll be doing is sticking EC5’s on when they arrive! Hopefully these will give my motor the power it deserves, I can’t find a better alternative for the spec/money ratio. They say they are a true 100c and being 8000Mah should give a noticable boost in run time. I will certainly be letting you know my thoughts when I run them. Edited January 20, 2018 by scoobied77 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 1 minute ago, scoobied77 said: sticking EC5’s on Hopefully doesnt invalidate warranty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushboy2004 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 3 hours ago, scoobied77 said: Little update, I've actually cancelled my order of Graphene 4s 6000mah from hobbyking and instead (after looking about) for a bit more money you can get a much better spec battery from Ludicrous Lipo's. Nice that it's a UK company as well, reviews on them seem very positive so I'm gonna take a punt on these as they seem to be the best out there without importing from the US. They come with a 6 month warranty for piece of mind. LUDICROUS Lipo's 8000mAh 4s 14.8v Race Spec Lipo: LUDICROUS LI-PO's offer an excellent value by providing factory direct pricing and quality that meets or exceeds that of other major battery manufacturers. Our batteries go through strict testing and quality control procedures in order to provide extremely accurate mAh, Voltage, and C ratings. Don't let their low cost fool you, these batteries outperform major manufacturers batteries!! Features: True Capacity and C-Rating 4mm Bullet Output Leads for Continuous High Current Draw Thick 12AWG Discharge Leads Durable Hard Case Deans Ultra Connector JST-XH Balance connector 4mm Bullet Leads Capacity: 8000mAh Voltage: 4S /Â 4 Cell / 14.8v Discharge Rate: 100C Constant (800A) / 200C Burst (10 sec) (1600A) Charge Rate: 2C (16.0A) Max, 1C (8.0A) Recommended Watt Hours: 59.20 Wh Weight: 600G Dimensions LxWxH: 138 x 46.5 x 45.0 mm Discharge Plug: Deans Ultra Connector Balance Plug: JST-XH Might give these a try for the DBXL-E they look very much like these. https://www.ebay.com/itm/HobbyStar-8000mAh-4S-14-8V-100C-Hardcase-LiPo-Battery-XT90-RC-Car-Buggy-Truck/172667643165?hash=item2833cb251d:g:GT8AAOSwmOJaSrkn I have not been impressed with my Genaces when I used them in my DBXL-E they swelled on the 3rd run in the summer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobied77 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 28 minutes ago, locky said: Hopefully doesnt invalidate warranty No it does not. Warranty 100% in tact. I checked with the company that sell's them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 ludicrous = stupid or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobied77 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 1 minute ago, locky said: ludicrous = stupid or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at! No a very optimistic person are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 5 minutes ago, rushboy2004 said: Might give these a try for the DBXL-E they look very much like these. https://www.ebay.com/itm/HobbyStar-8000mAh-4S-14-8V-100C-Hardcase-LiPo-Battery-XT90-RC-Car-Buggy-Truck/172667643165?hash=item2833cb251d:g:GT8AAOSwmOJaSrkn I have not been impressed with my Genaces when I used them in my DBXL-E they swelled on the 3rd run in the summer. I got a pair of Gens ace from Amazon and a pair direct from Germany both looked identical but the ones I got from Amazon where crap wouldn’t balance and puffed sent them back and was lucky enough to get a refund. The ones I got direct are brilliant so going of this there might be some fakes floating around maybe ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 I'd rather see some evidence of better performance, just careful and probably sceptical. Their pricing does not match their website design/content. It's all fake news apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 (edited) To be honest, I ran bargain basement 4s Lipos in my Xmaxx 8s . I ran 5800 may and 6200mah 4s Zippy’s, which at the time were £30ish a pack and even had multiple runs of 4s 5000mah 20c which were £18 each. With a Max 6 and higher gearing there was simply no need for any more punch or power in an XMaxx. It used to hit 55mph+ and back flipped if I gunned it from nothing. I had 8x 4s Lipos that cost me around £180 for all 8 with connectors. I honestly think youve got rocks in your head spending £220 a pair on Lipos.... id be investing that into my charger if you havent already? Edited January 28, 2018 by Guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tingtong333 Posted January 29, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 29, 2018 A quick bash this morning on tarmac using speed bumps as jumps and overtaking old people in their cars.!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady 2215 Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 (edited) Don't know if this has been discussed before. But. Is it possible to fit this torsion cush drive system out of the 8s v2 into a 6s v1. Anyone done this? And does anyone know the parts list required? Edited February 2, 2018 by Ady 2215 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 8 hours ago, Ady 2215 said: Don't know if this has been discussed before. But. Is it possible to fit this torsion cush drive system out of the 8s v2 into a 6s v1. Anyone done this? And does anyone know the parts list required? Yes it’s pretty straight forward to do Do you just want the Cush drive or both Cush drive and centre bias ? Ideally you’d want to change both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 sum links would dead handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushboy2004 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 I purchased this when I converted https://jennysrc.com/collections/traxxas-x-maxx-74076/products/x-maxx-plastic-set-front-rear-bulkhead-covers-receiver-box-traxxas-77076-4 https://jennysrc.com/collections/traxxas-x-maxx-74076/products/x-maxx-spur-gear-slipper-clutch-set-center-driveshaft-assembly-traxxas-77076-4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady 2215 Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 On 03/02/2018 at 06:53, mydoddy69 said: Yes it’s pretty straight forward to do Do you just want the Cush drive or both Cush drive and centre bias ? Ideally you’d want to change both. Yes was going to change both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady 2215 Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 So regarding the 8s tyres. Whats the difference between the 6s and 8s wheels and tyres? I take it they are interchangeable 8s on to 6s v1? I need a wheel but there is not much in it on the price for 6s and 8s wheel and tyre set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Ady 2215 said: So regarding the 8s tyres. Whats the difference between the 6s and 8s wheels and tyres? I take it they are interchangeable 8s on to 6s v1? I need a wheel but there is not much in it on the price for 6s and 8s wheel and tyre set. The 8s tyre is meant to be a stronger compound they do feel harder when new but I’ve managed to tear them of the rims and split them. Just glue them back up until the foams are dead then replace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 17 hours ago, rushboy2004 said: I purchased this when I converted https://jennysrc.com/collections/traxxas-x-maxx-74076/products/x-maxx-plastic-set-front-rear-bulkhead-covers-receiver-box-traxxas-77076-4 https://jennysrc.com/collections/traxxas-x-maxx-74076/products/x-maxx-spur-gear-slipper-clutch-set-center-driveshaft-assembly-traxxas-77076-4 Perfect and a few parts left over for spares, you can’t beat good old JennysRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hegs44 Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Doh !! Any tyres/wheels for sale don’t mind used. Ta. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 50 minutes ago, Hegs44 said: Doh !! Any tyres/wheels for sale don’t mind used. Ta. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Plenty of life left in that pop down to B&Q and pick up some locktite super glue and glue it back together, don’t use the cheapo stuff it won’t hold it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hegs44 Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 The Rubber is fine, I glue all the time, its the foam that is missing, so have flat spots on all but 1 wheel now. ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobied77 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 (edited) Not long till my new body arrives! Glad I held out for metallic silver! EDIT: Arrived today! Edited February 8, 2018 by scoobied77 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scoobied77 Posted February 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2018 Stickered and fitted. Turned out sweet! No more broken bodies! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Is it still the same, SLIGHTLY smaller than stock and the cage is difficult to fit? Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboy_uk Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 On 10/02/2018 at 11:28, scoobied77 said: Stickered and fitted. Turned out sweet! No more broken bodies! How was the fit on that? I have heard a few people complain that the body was a bit small. Looks great by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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