Pistonhead Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 (edited) So I've been hankering for one of these since they came out, today I finally got my hands on one! I knew it was gonna big a monster, but still wasn't prepared for the sheer size of it! Already have a few bits and bobs lying around for it - namely Kill switch, Über air filter kit (which will be fitted later) and some yellow Losi wheels that i may not run just yet. Edited September 19, 2017 by Pistonhead 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 (edited) ur title is very confusing...at first glance..... Edited January 26, 2017 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 Bit like your "29cc dibby" First time i've been up close to one of these things, still can't get over the size of the thing! Only got the chance to quickly look over it so far, but my god those shocks are set up damn near perfect and can't hear/feel any air in them, and they're hooge! Can see plenty of threadlock around bolts and screws, only thing I've spotted so far is a tight/rough spot on the pinion/spur but that should wear in within the first tank, and the cage screws are a pita to catch their threads, will try flipping the blocks to see if i've put them all in upside down. I'll be running the rx/tx from my Tekno as I don't have any aa's and can never remember how to add another rx to by gt3c lol. So far I'm more than impressed by the quality of this thing, can't wait to give her a rip, which will probably be tonight on an empty car park or industrial estate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 (edited) yeah they sure r big...in ever way.........easy to bind up dude... gt3b/c the same lets hope u have more luck then jus rolling did with his......... Edited January 26, 2017 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 Rcmodelz had a fresh batch last week, so hoping i got a good one lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Assume it's a KING MOTOR X2 BLUE/WHITE 30.5CC PORTED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 Yeah, the base model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmart Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 8 hours ago, Pistonhead said: So I've been hankering for one of these since they came out, today I finally got my hands on one! I knew it was gonna big a monster, but still wasn't prepared for the sheer size of it! Kind of a worrying omen when the box containing your new truck, that you intend to bash the snot out of, comes in a box marked fragile! LOL I know the KM truck is inferior to the Losi, but is it really that fragile! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 Eventually there'll be naff all KM parts on it, same as most Losi's lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraithstorm67 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Shoe goo on all the body panels it wil make it near indestructible trust me I've put mine to the test loads lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 I've got gorilla tape i'll use on the panel bends and rear arches, after a Big Flex body when this one gets trashed. When i get round to removing a wheelbarrow inner tube, i'll put up a guide thread to an idea i have for some free - apart from cable ties - cage mud guards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny_st Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 very nice,will you be changing out the diff internals for losi or leaving the standard ones in. I should be able to have a look at both of mine Monday there both still in there boxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 I'll only change them out to losi items if/when the stock ones let go. Heard of lots of people with no problems with the diffs tbh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny_st Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 will be interesting to see how long they last as I'm only seeing them last a tank or so if that, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 When did you receive yours? I know they had a fresh batch a week and a half ago, so hoping the latest batch have improved. Still not had the chance to run it yet, but I can't feel any play in any of mine and they all rotate smoothly with no tight spots, in fact nothing on mine has a sloppy fit - all the ball joints on the turnbuckles are buttery smooth, as is the driveline with no tight spots on any of the cvd's. You doing a thread on yours? Be interested to see any differences in the same batch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny_st Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) Got both last Friday so new batch, yeh I will be doing a thread soon I did notice when I opened one of the boxes to make sure all was in there that there was oil of some sort over all the shell but never had the time to get it out of the box so will have a proper look Monday when I'm back home Edited January 27, 2017 by kenny_st 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 Managed to get the rx swapped out from my Tekno and set the end points and trims, had to lengthen the steering servo turnbuckle by half a dozen turns to properly zero the seering trim. Also cycled the rx pack twice to get some life into it. Tonights plan, now the rain has gone, is to fit the kill switch and air filter mod and fire her up for her maiden run! Cannot wait! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 Didn't get the chance to run it yesterday as the rain came in again and hasn't left yet.So, while i was waiting for the rain to clear off, i fitted my Über RC air filter kit to the X2 - only just fits under the cage, but it looks to be the least restrictive of the relocate kits i've seen for the dbxl/5ive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny_st Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) is it sitting on top of the fuel cap ? Edited January 29, 2017 by kenny_st Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 Nope, sits clear of the fuel cap even with the body on. The T-clamps supplied clamp much tighter than jubilee clips. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 Just come back from attempting to run it, pull start broke third pull! Just about to message rcmodelz about it to get a replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmart Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 5 hours ago, Pistonhead said: Just come back from attempting to run it, pull start broke third pull! Just about to message rcmodelz about it to get a replacement. Dude that's not good... in the bigger scheme of things, no real issue, but when your new truck breaks straightaway, just saps the confidence in what you've bought! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) when I buy pull starts I always buy 2x of em....then u`ll always have a spare......and carry it with u......if an when sum one designs a bullet proof pull start they will become rich!! Edited January 30, 2017 by evssv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 39 minutes ago, evssv said: when I buy pull starts I always buy 2x of em....then u`ll always have a spare......and carry it with u......if an when sum one designs a bullet proof pull start they will become rich!! Was still expecting the one it came with to last long enough fire the engine for the first time. 8 hours ago, Carpmart said: Dude that's not good... in the bigger scheme of things, no real issue, but when your new truck breaks straightaway, just saps the confidence in what you've bought! Rc modelz are sending out a replacement, but only after I've sent the the old one back, so may just buy a replacement instead. Still got to run it in the end, my mate let me borrow his of his Baja. Oh, my god! I knew it was gonna be loud, but this makes a Baja and Dom pipe sound quiet, that said though, it's a more pleasant sound than the dom. Thing gets up and shifts pretty well for it's size, although it's a bit boggy part way through the rev range when opening to full throttle, I believe this is down to the air filter causing it to run a bit lean as it's less restrictive, so i'll richen it up a tad when i get the chance next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) yeah not lasting even one tank is very poor..........cant u jus send him a pic??? as it aint no good to him once he receives it is it....he`s only gonna bin it....not like he`s gonna claim on it off km.... Edited January 30, 2017 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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