BlackHole Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 will a 3 cell be over powered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 20 hours ago, jea said: you can still get the hk gt2r from the uk thy work with the turnigy gtx3 so should work with the flysky gt3b/c http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__29040__HobbyKing_GT_2_2_4Ghz_Receiver_3Ch_UK_Warehouse_.html Could not find 'em for love nor money!!! I blame the internet, stupid thing that it is, making me order from abroad..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 17 minutes ago, BlackHole said: will a 3 cell be over powered? Imho, yes. Plus, being a Tamiya, I don't believe a normal 3s pack would fit into the battery area....a compact lipo might, not much to be gained by 3s in my experience.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 You'll need another ESC to run 3s. Stick to 2s at first and see if ot's fast enough for you. 2s with a hotter motor would be a good next step. John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHole Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 (edited) Now I gotta connect an external BEC to the circuit it seems I can't find receives with BEC Edited October 25, 2016 by BlackHole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Sell the 104BK and get a Quicrun 1060 perhaps. Built in BEC and 2s or 3s and LiPo cut-off. John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHole Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 1 minute ago, johninderby said: Sell the 104BK and get a Quicrun 1060 perhaps. Built in BEC and 2s or 3s and LiPo cut-off. John I like that idea thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHole Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 54 minutes ago, johninderby said: Sell the 104BK and get a Quicrun 1060 perhaps. Built in BEC and 2s or 3s and LiPo cut-off. John got any good place to buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 If you don't mind waiting 7 to 10 days there is eBay. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/361364273048?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Or right away. http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hobbywing-quicrun-1060-brushed-waterproof-esc-sbec/rc-car-products/404964 . John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHole Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 (edited) 4 minutes ago, johninderby said: If you don't mind waiting 7 to 10 days there is eBay. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/361364273048?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Or right away. http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hobbywing-quicrun-1060-brushed-waterproof-esc-sbec/rc-car-products/404964 . John wow.. i typed it in google but didn't show in modelsport thank you Edited October 25, 2016 by BlackHole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHole Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 (edited) what lipo batteries you guys using? let me know Edited October 25, 2016 by BlackHole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 34 minutes ago, BlackHole said: what lipo batteries Floureon 2S 4000mah 30C, hard case oval shaped to fit Tamiya chassis, but beware Floureons are sometimes unreliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 nVision lipos are really good but not the cheapest. http://www.modelsport.co.uk/nvision-7.4v-sport-lipo-3700-45c-deans-/rc-car-products/380174 . John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jea Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 2 hours ago, BlackHole said: what lipo batteries you guys using? let me know http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__29020__Turnigy_nano_tech_4200mah_2S2P_40_80C_Hardcase_Stick_Pack_UK_Warehouse_.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHole Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 transmitter + receiver + esc + battery = almost £100 this is creazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHole Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 (edited) Nvm .. decided to go with this http://www.modelsport.co.uk/absima-cr3p-afhds-2.4ghz-3-channel-radio-system/rc-car-products/372690 felt a bit sad about my money though tell me if anyone used it or know about it. Would be very helpful Edited October 26, 2016 by BlackHole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 6 hours ago, BlackHole said: transmitter + receiver + esc + battery = almost £100 this is creazy You get what you pay for in this hobby. Buy cheap, buy twice.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 9 hours ago, BlackHole said: transmitter + receiver + esc + battery = almost £100 this is creazy That's cheap lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHole Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 (edited) Edited October 26, 2016 by BlackHole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 If you dont mind waiting a few weeks then for <£50 - GT3B Tx/Rx £25 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FLYSKY-GT3B-FS-3-2-4GHz-RADIO-CHANNEL-AUTO-BOAT-WK-/171961351318?hash=item2809b1fc96:g:SooAAOSw0HVWFWQl Floureon 4000mah £13...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FLOUREON-Lipo-RC-Battery-7-4V-4000mAh-2S-30C-Li-Polymer-Pack-Deans-Plug-RC-Car-/152038450705?hash=item236632a611:g:fGEAAOSwwPhWizv- ESC 60A £11...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Racing-60A-ESC-Brushless-Electric-Speed-Controller-For-1-10-RC-Car-Truck-LIB-/111938860581?hash=item1a10137625:g:EX4AAOSwh-1W6jAi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 or, I can sell you a nice Futaba 4pls TX with two receivers and a tx box, for a mere 220 earth pounds I'll not be including a lipo with that though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 If the stock servo saver isnt strong enough or creates too much slop then the Kimbrough 124 servo saver can be used. If you want to adjust steering arm length then turnbuckles from a Firestorm can be used with appropriate ball ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHole Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 (edited) 2 hours ago, locky said: If the stock servo saver isnt strong enough or creates too much slop then the Kimbrough 124 servo saver can be used. If you want to adjust steering arm length then turnbuckles from a Firestorm can be used with appropriate ball ends. edit: how do I use the servo saver? Connect it to the servo and attach turning rods to it? is this that you talking about? http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?I=LXS361 Edited October 26, 2016 by BlackHole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 2 hours ago, BlackHole said: how do I use the servo saver? £3 from here....http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222271862256?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Just replace stock with this one which is better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 A good radio is an investment in the hobby as you can use it with multiple vehicles. You have a hobby-grade radio set already though don't you? Have you considered just getting another receiver for it? Ought to be cheaper than a whole new setup. Core RC LiPos are popular with Tamiya fans as they fit with no mods required. Many rounded LiPo packs from other manufacturers are the right width and height but are a little on the long side for many Tamiyas. It is quite easy to add spacers to the battery "wings" on the WT-01 to accommodate slightly over-long packs, but easier still to just get one that fits to begin with, especially if you might be adding more Tamiyas to your fleet in the future. Good call on the Quikrun ESC - many people use them and I haven't read any complaints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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