evssv Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 (edited) ...for my new rc...stuff it...y not...so will baja wheel nuts fit a losi dbxl???as I bought sum for the mcd as there the same so I hope the answer is yes??I guess the db is 24mm hex like me baj???and will Baja extended hexs fit it aswell???what r the essential upgrades for a db??it already has fid fr/rear chassis braces fitted...I`m guessing decent tie rods/steering rods r a good upgrade. Under chassis guards??..but I haven't even seen the bottom of it yet so it may have them fitted already..... lol...I don't even know the kv of the motor yet...I guess the esc is 150 or 200 amp??? Edited October 24, 2016 by evssv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover Man Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Moved to correct section as i see no petrol parts lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Baja nuts don't fit my xcr not sure if dibby different. Uses losi 5five wheels nuts of xcr Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 if you dont mind me asking, How much did you pay for that with the esc and motor? PM if you want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share Posted May 26, 2016 32 minutes ago, Rover Man said: Moved to correct section as i see no petrol parts lol ..sorry dude...forgot its brushless.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 ESC is 200a, motor will either be 780kv (if the older spec) or 800kv (if the new spec). Personally, I would avoid FID parts and be wary of adding weight with unrequired bling....lightness = less strain on the ESC and will improve runtime. You'll want a low punch setting on the ESC and leave the throttle curve linear. Priority is fitting the cap pack, which has to be fitted exactly as castle's instructions re distance from the ESC. They aren't easy to solder either, so be patient. I would hope it's running minimum 6mm bullets, 8mm is actually much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, Noj said: ESC is 200a, motor will either be 780kv (if the older spec) or 800kv (if the new spec). Personally, I would avoid FID parts and be wary of adding weight with unrequired bling....lightness = less strain on the ESC and will improve runtime. You'll want a low punch setting on the ESC and leave the throttle curve linear. Priority is fitting the cap pack, which has to be fitted exactly as castle's instructions re distance from the ESC. They aren't easy to solder either, so be patient. I would hope it's running minimum 6mm bullets, 8mm is actually much better. Ok..what do I need cap pak wise then? Assuming it ain't no got one already. ...this could well b a bez mod then as my soldering. ....although improved...aint up to scratch ......and i wouldn't wanna damage the esc tbh. Edited May 27, 2016 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 (edited) There where fitted already ...the fid braces Edited May 27, 2016 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 All wanna do is make it bashable...not into bling for the sake of bling gonna get the centre shaft carrier in ally as i thk thats good idea over the stock plastic one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mond Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 I'd try and keep the weight off. You'll be restricted to 8S which is actually plenty. I would do the following: Remove and check all bearings, stock are not shielded and mine were practically ceased. Check the diff cases for wear and warping. They are pretty thin and I replaced mine with the AreaRC cases which are really very nice. The diffs themselves seem really solid. Disassemble those shocks and replace the oil if they are stock and replace the springs with DDM ones. Replace the plastic Ackerman with a aluminium one Replace the servo horn with an aluminium one Move that ESC or shield it. It's right behind the front wheel, stuff will get kicked up into it even behind the body I'd probably remove all the boots and check for grease and damage to the rubber. The Fast Eddy boot tool is really useful when replacing. Get or make some mud guards for the rear arms. The shock boots and drive shafts will take a pounding from gravel. I had real problems with the front drive shaft, where it couples to the pinion. The pin kept coming out. There's a few ways to fix this, some cheap and but replacing with 5ive couplers is expensive. I think you got a good deal with that, especially as it has different tyres on it. I'd be tempted to fit mechanical breaks to it since the BL setup allows for that unlike other systems. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 (edited) ..I'll chk all the above for sure....what wt oil is good for general bashing then??diff oil??isit normal shox oil i use? ??mechanical brake. ..hows this set up then? ?i have 2x spare 1256tg's so thats a good brake servo I'm guessing. ......i have a boot tool........mudguards i can make. ....hopefully the stock bearing have already been replaced.... But I will chk..definitely gonna do sumin with the esc placement/or guard it from the front Edited May 27, 2016 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mond Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 I used stock oils from the manual in mine. Here's the manual with everything in; https://www.horizonhobby.com/pdf/LOS05001_Manual.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 Awesome that a come in dead handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 i dont really see much brushless 5th scale, cant wait for the videos mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 There's a few 6-8s vids on u tube. ...That's what convinced me I needed in this db in my life .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Cap pack: http://www.modelsport.co.uk/castle-cap-pack-50v-12s-lipo-880-farads-/rc-car-products/368567 Some excellent advice from Mond there....perhaps ask Bez to print up the modified pack, esc and cap pack box he did for Mond.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mond Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 (edited) Sadly it will only work with the Kershaw system. It probably could be modified to fit the stock one but you'd need to invest some time into it. You could however design a new one based on that which could be mounted as part of the servo tray so could contain both the esc and BEC. They tricky bit is aligning all the holes up to be screwed into from the chassis, because they need to be interpreted by the printing software as holes so they get reinforced rather than surrounded by the honeycomb which it normally does for internal spaces. Edited May 27, 2016 by mond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Ah, my bad, forgot which conversion kit you used Mond.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 2 hours ago, Noj said: Ah, my bad, forgot which conversion kit you used Mond.... so that cap pack in the link I pm`d is the same but only 13 of best offer??or isit different?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 No idea matey, you never included the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401124670479?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT 11 squid....sweeeeet!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtong333 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 I On 26 May 2016 at 22:26, evssv said: ...for my new rc...stuff it...y not...so will baja wheel nuts fit a losi dbxl???as I bought sum for the mcd as there the same so I hope the answer is yes??I guess the db is 24mm hex like me baj???and will Baja extended hexs fit it aswell???what r the essential upgrades for a db??it already has fid fr/rear chassis braces fitted...I`m guessing decent tie rods/steering rods r a good upgrade. Under chassis guards??..but I haven't even seen the bottom of it yet so it may have them fitted already..... lol...I don't even know the kv of the motor yet...I guess the esc is 150 or 200 amp??? Can't wait to see this Mike. Post up when your out with it next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 (edited) race on I reckon.....both 8s...2wd v`s 4wd..........I will let u know once its all ready to bash.....gota few things to sort on it first..should b here by end of nx wk......so wk end after nx ..weather permitting ..........u been out with ur evo at all?? Edited May 27, 2016 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtong333 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Only for about 5 minutes last weekend because the grass was still wet but yes we will have to arrange a meet up soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 nice!!...cool...I `ll pm u as n when then dude.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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