rct Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Bluetak? I'm about to fit the official diff locks so v curious. Is this the blue putty for sticking posters up? Sent from my LG-H850 using Tapatalk This stuff my friend works wonders and you can remove it whenever you want. Sent from my SM-T210 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADH66 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 This stuff my friend works wonders and you can remove it whenever you want. Sent from my SM-T210 using Tapatalk No way???OK, so you just bung it in the diff? I thought it would just rip it up.Any probs with added stresses to drive train? I'm going to do rear diff, take it for a run, then try front if needs be. Sent from my LG-H850 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 No way???OK, so you just bung it in the diff? I thought it would just rip it up.Any probs with added stresses to drive train? I'm going to do rear diff, take it for a run, then try front if needs be. Sent from my LG-H850 using TapatalkJust clean the diff out of all grease then place one of the gears in that the drive shafts go into then place the small double gears back in, now start packing in the blu tack down the sides and use the handle of a small screw driver to help pack it in.Just fill in as much as you can, when you get full the only thing you have to worry about is makin sure the last gear fits in level with the edge of the diff case, if all is ok put back together and refit.Make sure you can fit the drive shafts before it goes back into the axle as its easier when its out than when its in.No problems with the drive train as the shafts are metal so its all good, turning circle seems ok with the rear locked.Have fun.Sent from my SM-T210 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADH66 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Nice one! I'm gonna see how the std lockers fit first, simply as I have them at hand, but I like the idea of bluetak esp given that it much allow a degree of slip compared to the metal lockers should it be needed, instead of stressing other components.Great advice.I'll report back. Sent from my LG-H850 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADH66 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Nice one! I'm gonna see how the std lockers fit first, simply as I have them at hand, but I like the idea of bluetak esp given that it much allow a degree of slip compared to the metal lockers should it be needed, instead of stressing other components.Great advice.I'll report back. Sent from my LG-H850 using TapatalkOk rear diff locker fitted no probs. Took a min to work out how to fit it, but once inner cogs removed it dropped in a treat. Tried it around the flat (stainless steel prop shaft) and it seems unconcerned about locked diff which is great.May get out on trails with it this weekend. One half of A'n'T R/C on youtube, see my SCX10II in action there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 The transmitter you get with the ftx which other receivers can it work with please?Many thanks Sent from my SM-T210 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADH66 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 The transmitter you get with the ftx which other receivers can it work with please?Many thanks Sent from my SM-T210 using TapatalkI would imagine any other Etronix transmitter. I don't think you can pair them across brands. One half of AnT R/C on youtube, see my SCX10II in action there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 I would imagine any other Etronix transmitter. I don't think you can pair them across brands. One half of AnT R/C on youtube, see my SCX10II in action thereI was hoping that the flysky 3ch receiver would work?Sent from my SM-T210 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADH66 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Try it and see. But I would be surprised. Nothing to lose tho eh? One half of AnT R/C on youtube, see my SCX10II in action there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welsh40 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 On 29/01/2018 at 08:00, t2boats said: @Welsh40 ah mate unlucky! Yeah it’s best to just renew the electrics. And running on sand is absolutely great, but the cleaning afterwards Receivers are cheap as chips, the FlySky receiver binds to the eTronix Rx no problems (they’re the same thing!). But for quick postage I’d go for one from modelsport again, or see if someone in the UK on eBay are selling the FlySky 3ch receivers. The twitching could just be your receiver. But, as for steering servo’s - are ten a penny, so many to choose from. Could be a good opportunity to upgrade to a more powerful servo. I’ve used allsorts of makes over the years, my Outlaw now has a TowerPro 20kg servo fitted. Very powerful! You can try Turnigy, and recently I’ve bought and tried a HDKJ 15kg - proved itself very well indeed, and they’re waterproof. Someone recommended the flysky to me. I havent tried it yet but is seems they have and they were able to bind it fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Someone recommended the flysky to me. I havent tried it yet but is seems they have and they were able to bind it fine. Ta loads I have ordered one and will let you all know the outcome.Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Question about stock tires?Will the stock tires work with a beadlock rim?Many thanks Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t2boats Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 @rct yep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 [mention=15701]rct[/mention] yep!Awesome many thanksSent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t2boats Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 @rct I've posted a few pix of beadlocks on my thread in General Electrics, just deciding which set to go for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 [mention=15701]rct[/mention] I've posted a few pix of beadlocks on my thread in General Electrics, just deciding which set to go for. I got a set of gmade r1 beadlock wheel's with bighorn tires on them, but they are on my custom ftx spyder crawler. I was thinking of putting them on but the bighorn tires are not really good for bashing so thats them out, but at least i have the beadlock wheels and i can get replacement Outlaw tires and foams and now that i know they will work on beadlock wheel's i am a lot happier.I did not realise that the Outlaw tires are axial yeti ripsaw clones?Sent from my SM-T210 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t2boats Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Not sure on that one?! I guess the producer of the tyre must supply to several brand names (as they're also found on the identical model under the guise of VXL Octane) , or the tyres have been allowed to be produced under licence (however it works). Never noticed them on any other model other than the Outlaw and Octane now you mention it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Not sure on that one?! I guess the producer of the tyre must supply to several brand names (as they're also found on the identical model under the guise of VXL Octane) , or the tyres have been allowed to be produced under licence (however it works). Never noticed them on any other model other than the Outlaw and Octane now you mention it . I had a good look today at work and if you compare the 2 they have the same tread pattern, the only thing missing is the branding logos.Have a look what do you think?Sent from my SM-T210 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t2boats Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Yeah very similar, just the central pattern overlaps on the Axial tyre, the outer knobbles seem closer together whereas on the FTX tyre they seem a little further apart. Not sure if they tyres are the same diameter and width!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOFX Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Are these made from matte black fine China like the viper? I've been watching a king of the hammers ultra 4 thing on the telly & I've found a fantastic crawling/ rock racing spot recently. So I'm eyeing up one of these. Also what's the motor dimensions? I've got a 2300kv brushless motor & 120a esc going spare ( out of the bloody awful viper) . So ( if I do hit the buy button) I'd buy the brushed version & save a few quid. Tia noFx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 10 minutes ago, NOFX said: Are these made from matte black fine China like the viper? I've been watching a king of the hammers ultra 4 thing on the telly & I've found a fantastic crawling/ rock racing spot recently. So I'm eyeing up one of these. Also what's the motor dimensions? I've got a 2300kv brushless motor & 120a esc going spare ( out of the bloody awful viper) . So ( if I do hit the buy button) I'd buy the brushed version & save a few quid. Tia noFx Nah, these are pretty solid bashers. No Pro-Line Pro-MT, of course, but fairly decent! The motor is 550 sized, but a 540 brushless is definitely an upgrade! In fact, ditch the standard motor, immediately!! That system would be fine, but you'd need to run it 3s, as I think 2s would leave a lot to be desired. 550 and 540 have the same 36mm diametre. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Just got back from the first brushless 3s run, locked front and rear diffs.Wow what a difference she goes like a rocket now and climbs much better than my ftx spyder thing?BUT i did break one of the trailing arm chassis mounts after a big tumble down a big slope, i was so surprised that i didnt break anything else. My chassis strengthening carbon plates seem to have worked, i was fully expecting the chassis to have broken in the usual place but she did not.I decided to purchase the stanard plastic replacement part just simply due to cost, they are so cheap.How does the aluminium chassis and alu parts hold up to a good tumble?Sent from my SM-T210 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickarla Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 I’d like to know that as well. I would imagine it would do very well. My Ripmax Husky has an aluminium chassis and is bullet proof...and thats at the hands of my gun-ho, full throttle, hit every curb and tree going, 8 year old son driving it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickarla Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 And good work on the carbon strengthening plates. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just rolling Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 running mine on 2s castle 3800 and locked rear diff, great for speed and a bit climbing too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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