everclear1984 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I was recently made an offer on an MRS4 that I couldn't refuse. It's in need of some front CVD's, drive cups and a body, other than that it's good to go. Exotek CVD's have been ordered along with some stock drive cups, the body will have to wait while I decide what I want to do with it. My first question is, can anyone recommend a decent size 2s lipo that will fit it? I will also need recommendations on to secure said lipo without fouling the belt. My next question is is locking the front and rear drivetrain really necessary for drifting? It currently have the touring setup. Cheers all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 Some pics of how it stands now, complete with electrical tape drift tyres. I guess I should add some proper ones to the list. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveyb84 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) when i drifted mine, i dodnt bother with a locking diff etc, i just put some drift tyres on it and away it went, i did post a video on my micro rs4 thread (which i need to update) you can buy a locking drive set, they arent expensive (one good thing about micros) but how much difference it makes, i honestly dont know, i have mine in grip setup. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HPI-73419-SOLID-DRIVE-SET-MICRO-RS4-MICRO-DRIFT-KEN-BLOCK-/322411751062?hash=item4b113ce696:g:v2oAAOSwOVpXc6~Y with regards to lipo, im the wrong person to give advice, mines on an exoteck chassis so im limited to 800mah 2s batteries. Edited February 4, 2017 by Daveyb84 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 Thanks for the info, I actually placed an order for the locked drive set today along with the rest of the parts needed to get it running, just need a shell now. How long do you get from the 800mah lipo? I've made a battery tray but it's fairly small so something like that might do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveyb84 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 this is all the spave i have for a battery, 800mah lasts about 6 - 8 mins depending on how i drive i do have a 5430kv system in mine though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I have a 1300mah 2s for mine but all electrics and on the lower deck with a battery tray on the top deck, no risk of anything rubbing the belt now. ill get some pics of the setup in mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 I'd thought about doing the same thing, I figured the weight of the battery being up high shouldn't make too much of a difference. Some pics of how you mounted it would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I'll do them for you this evening after home time madness 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 I've been running mine around the house (rwd) on an 1100mah LiFe pack. Is any reason I can't carry on using it? I've only ever used LiPo in the past so other battery technology baffles me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 Little update, the bits arrived today to get it up and running! I'm not a fan of the yellow wheels but they were too cheap to pass up after I warped the blue ones trying to remove the grip tyres I gave it a little blast around the house and garage and love it Next up, move the electrics to the lower deck as BG suggested. I also have a more suitable micro servo that I'll be attempting to fit at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Mega late I know but here's how mine is laid out. hope they help a bit mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 Thanks, actually ended up mounting it almost identically to you Did you trim your wheels so your drift tyres fit better? My wheel overhangs by a good 2mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 Wheel mystery sorted, I was popping the tyres on from the wrong side I enjoyed a fun filled 15 minutes drifting today, then the tyre came flying off! Looks like I'll be needing new wheels and tyres then This little car is getting expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 At least some bits are cheap. is there owt for the rs4 on Rc mart or Asia tees? worth it though for 15 mins of fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 The Exotek CVD's arrived today, they were from RC Mart. I didn't check whether they have any standard parts in. Wheels, drift tyres and a shell ordered from Modelsport, I should be good for another 15 minutes when it arrives 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 It's finally finished!! What was supposed to be a quick fix ended up costing me a small fortune, mostly due to my mistakes and impatience. Still it's done now and I can finally get out and enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 Just a quick clip from the Skatepark today The little RS4 is running great. At the moment I'm powering it with a 2 cell LIFE pack which feels very underpowered. A 2s lipo will be going in tomorrow, hopefully that'll wake it up a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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