Ollykamakazi Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 So Chassis has arrived. Any tips on swapping it over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Ollykamakazi said: So Chassis has arrived. Any tips on swapping it over? If you've done it to any other RC than there is nothing really very stright forward if this is your first time doing it then just do one bit at a time so you know where to put it back and don't lose anything Edited June 7, 2018 by RC4WD fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanBullDog Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Ollykamakazi said: So Chassis has arrived. Any tips on swapping it over? If you don't have the users manual you can download it from the internet for free. Take a couple of pictures before taking things apart just for a quick reference of how it looks all assembled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 On 06/06/2018 at 18:05, Bigjimknickers said: wow, real wheels & tyres!! anyone tried these|?? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4PCS-2-2-Inflatable-Tires-W-Alloy-Beadlock-Wheels-1-10-RC-Crawler-CAR-3022BU/252531155007?epid=1783886993&hash=item3acc07a03f:g:R3QAAOSwvzRX0XK2#rwid Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 42 minutes ago, Bigjimknickers said: Anyone? Missed your post tyres yes look the same as the ones I've got the wheels might fit I had to grind some off the hex's on the axial wheels I've got as the stock hex's on the outlaw are only 4mm thick so worst case is y'all need to get some new hex's aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DartmoorTrails Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Missed your post tyres yes look the same as the ones I've got the wheels might fit I had to grind some off the hex's on the axial wheels I've got as the stock hex's on the outlaw are only 4mm thick so worst case is y'all need to get some new hex's aswell I think the shaft length is too short to add a wider hex. The amount of thread left may be too little to get a nut on sufficiently.I've ordered the shortest extensions I could find off eBay (12mm) to try and workaround the issue! Hopefully they'll work ok so I can use any wheels and not just ultra narrow hex types!Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 17 minutes ago, DartmoorTrails said: I think the shaft length is too short to add a wider hex. The amount of thread left may be too little to get a nut on sufficiently. I've ordered the shortest extensions I could find off eBay (12mm) to try and workaround the issue! Hopefully they'll work ok so I can use any wheels and not just ultra narrow hex types! Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk I know what you mean that was the biggest problem I had when looking for new wheels for mine I worked it out that I could run a 7mm thick hex for the axial wheels I've got but I would have to put the stock wheel nut on backwards it would work but opted to narrow the hubs in the wheels instead and put a flanged lock nut on that should of been there to begin with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Low profile wheel nut? going to fit some to mine as with the aftermarket rims I lost 3 (found 2) last run out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DartmoorTrails Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Low profile wheel nut? going to fit some to mine as with the aftermarket rims I lost 3 (found 2) last run out.I couldn't find any thin enough with nyloc... Nervous having a thin nut on without nyloc given surface area but I could be too paranoid perhaps! Obviously would put threadlock on anyway so would that sufficient do you think?Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollykamakazi Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 On 07/06/2018 at 11:14, RC4WD fan said: If you've done it to any other RC than there is nothing really very stright forward if this is your first time doing it then just do one bit at a time so you know where to put it back and don't lose anything Thanks guys. Took 20 mins tops. Did it very unconventionally , I’m sure. Took off back half. Flipped ot over. Undid chadsis from underside. Removed bolts to servos. Then retainers from above. Chucked old away and reversed the process. Changed out suspension arm too which I hadn’t got round to. Hope it runs properly. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 5 hours ago, DartmoorTrails said: I couldn't find any thin enough with nyloc... Nervous having a thin nut on without nyloc given surface area but I could be too paranoid perhaps! Obviously would put threadlock on anyway so would that sufficient do you think? Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk We use plain, and plain serrated nuts on 1/8 set ups with no major problems - just nipped up tight. Some set ups require threadlock - unless you need to change wheels mid 'run' it's no big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 I bought a set of serrated flanged nuts, the dam things STILL come off & I crank them right up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Bigjimknickers said: I bought a set of serrated flanged nuts, the dam things STILL come off & I crank them right up! Realtively big and grippy wheels possibly the cause? Only other RC I have that insists on doing the same is the Hyper MTe - huge torque and massive wheels - since v1.5 though it has locking nuts where a M5 screw goes through the cap and threads into the inside of the axle. Rarely (but not never) lose one now. Looks like either sticking with cheap locking nuts and expecting to replace them or see how threadlock helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 7 hours ago, Ollykamakazi said: Thanks guys. Took 20 mins tops. Did it very unconventionally , I’m sure. Took off back half. Flipped ot over. Undid chadsis from underside. Removed bolts to servos. Then retainers from above. Chucked old away and reversed the process. Changed out suspension arm too which I hadn’t got round to. Hope it runs properly. That's one way to do it are you only running one aluminium front lower arm ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollykamakazi Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 3 hours ago, RC4WD fan said: That's one way to do it are you only running one aluminium front lower arm ? No changed that over afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanBullDog Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 On 09/05/2018 at 20:10, AmericanBullDog said: After breaking the mounting point off of the top of my axle housing I made up this axle truss from aluminum. Normally an axle truss keeps the axle housing from flexing and breaking but I didn't have that problem, I needed a stronger mounting point for the links after seeing how easily the plastic mounts broke off the axle housing from tumbling down a hill. This truss gives me a stronger mount for the links and also raises the link mount up higher from the center line of the axle for a good bit of anti-squat in the 4 link geometry. Plus a big ol' slab of aluminum looks cool on top of the axle ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 On 8 June 2018 at 23:44, Ollykamakazi said: No changed that over afterwards. That makes a bit more sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DartmoorTrails Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Started my own panels after destroying the stock body with very poor landings ?Try as I might I cannot get a really nice edge.Anyone know of a cutting service I can send blueprints off to?Damn shiny [emoji12]Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOFX Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 A while after fitting the 120a esc in the outlaw, I took it for a test up the garden. My God! What a difference! I see major damage on the horizon. ?. Gonna take it for a proper run on the common later with the family . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOFX Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 20 minutes ago, DartmoorTrails said: Started my own panels after destroying the stock body with very poor landings ? Try as I might I cannot get a really nice edge. Anyone know of a cutting service I can send blueprints off to? Damn shiny Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk When I made alu panels for the crap ftxviper, I used a steel ruler & Stanley knife to scribe really deep into the alu sheet. Then used heavy duty scissors to cut along the lines . I then hammered the alu sheet flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DartmoorTrails Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 When I made alu panels for the crap ftxviper, I used a steel ruler & Stanley knife to scribe really deep into the alu sheet. Then used heavy duty scissors to cut along the lines . I then hammered the alu sheet flat. I did the same but then used tin snips to finish it off. I'd love to get pro looking panels for this thing.Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, NOFX said: A while after fitting the 120a esc in the outlaw, I took it for a test up the garden. My God! What a difference! I see major damage on the horizon. ?. Gonna take it for a proper run on the common later with the family . At least you have used yours mine is in bits was going to sort out the bent sharft and go out today but things got in the way 1 hour ago, DartmoorTrails said: Started my own panels after destroying the stock body with very poor landings ? Try as I might I cannot get a really nice edge. Anyone know of a cutting service I can send blueprints off to? Damn shiny Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk That looks bloody good I might venture in having a go with aluminium panels at some point so will see how my plastic ones get on first Edited June 10, 2018 by RC4WD fan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanBullDog Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 For clean smooth edges on aluminum sheet I over cut by just a hair and sand them back with emery cloth backed by a wood block. If you sand a round channel into the backer block you end up with a nice round over on the finished edge of your aluminum. I like how your hood panel looks, DartmoorTrails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DartmoorTrails Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Thanks guys, always wanted to do my own panels so it's nice to finally get on with it!Top tip on the emery and backing, will try that for sure and also some different thickness panels as .7mm seems quite thick and possibly overkill...?Got one side panel finished tonight and the Rioja is now calling so tools down!Not doing the roof till I get a light bar sorted,. leaning towards one from the Losi Night Crawler and hang it off an overhang from the roof, similar to how they do it on the Rock Rey.Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanBullDog Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 I had a go at making panels from quite thin aluminum and I just don't like how they turned out. Very easy to cut but just flimsy at the corners and dinged too easily for my likes. I think .7mm sounds about right. I will check my local shops for that thickness and see how it works for me on my replacement panels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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