Kpowell911 Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 Heard the rear hubs are weak, couldn't find the Optional Alloy ones from HB/HPI so went with Boom Racing for a 3rd of the price. 18t Pinion and 6s en route Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 for the rear hub, try searching hpi apache http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hot-Racing-HPI-Apache-C1-SC-Aluminum-Rear-Hubs-APC2201-/381837703819?hash=item58e74cfa8b:g:hmgAAOSwcUBYG5yU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 Really want some Badlands for this, is there really much difference between Nanda Blocks and genuine Badlands? Only reason I ask is, I want black rims lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 53 minutes ago, Guns said: Heard the rear hubs are weak, couldn't find the Optional Alloy ones from HB/HPI so went with Boom Racing for a 3rd of the price. 18t Pinion and 6s en route The boom racing ones were narrow when I had some and needed to get extra spacers to go on the hinge pins. The GPM ones for thew HPI Trophy are a more/ perfect direct fit. I haven't got the mill running yet. Was going to do some motor mounts May be a while before I get it how I want it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 hmm, I didn't go with VE8 ones because they needed spacers. hmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Guns said: hmm, I didn't go with VE8 ones because they needed spacers. hmmm I think these suffice if/when you need them. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tough-Nylon-Plastic-Spacers-Standoff-Washers-M3-M4-M5-M6-M8-M10-Pack-of-15-/201472754302?var=&hash=item2ee8b6427e:m:mWnxuEeo8PVa0GlFGnMBglQ http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12-x-Jet-Black-Nylon-Plastic-SPACERS-Standoff-Washer-M2-M3-M4-M5-M6-M8-M10-M12-/302019421824?var=&hash=item4651c2a680:m:mHlsiUJSKp3eLtxPNDpk12A They may have changed spec on the hubs with any luck. The D8T Tessmann ones are the best. No spacer needed but do use plastic bushings (sold separately ) Had some Edit ones as well but they also needed spacers either side. Kept breaking pins so dumped em but they had a fair old chunky weight to them. Edited June 13, 2017 by dazp1976 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 Boom sold Apache and Vorza ones, Im hoping the Vorza ones are different and won't need spacers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 5 minutes ago, Guns said: Boom sold Apache and Vorza ones, Im hoping the Vorza ones are different and won't need spacers? Fingers crossed. They didn't have Vorza ones at my time so I ended up with the Apache's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 http://www.boomracingrc.com/hpi/vorza-flux-upgrade-parts/aluminum-rear-hub-knuckle-1-pair-black-110169 looks like they come with spacers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 2 minutes ago, Guns said: http://www.boomracingrc.com/hpi/vorza-flux-upgrade-parts/aluminum-rear-hub-knuckle-1-pair-black-110169 looks like they come with spacers? Identical to the Apache ones. Look the same narrowness at the bottom with the same spacers. I was fussy and didn't like having black & white spacers My gripe was you have to buy the hubs from HPI to get spare ones See how it looks first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 Theyve shipped now lol.. This came today, its either going to be awesome or a catastrophic failure haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 2 minutes ago, Guns said: Theyve shipped now lol.. This came today, its either going to be awesome or a catastrophic failure haha. Looks the part. If it's claims are right it should weigh around 800gr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 Its heavy i know that. But ive never had a 6s pack soo. Not put it on a charger/cell checker yet either but we will see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babylon Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 whats the battery box like mate, Looking for one for a conversion and these are readily available on the Bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 Probably the best battery tray ive ever used. Its fully adjustable in width and length, with added removable rubber inserts for extra cushioning. Im not sure wether you would have this level of adjustability in another car mind as it screws down from the top as opposed to underneath through the chassis. I had to max it out to fit the 6s lipo which meant moving the ESC Back. As predicted even on stock gearing its bonkers. The stock tyres might as well have been PVC drift tyres in my cul de sac. I Think in the future ill get a Max 8, it will give me 7.2v BEC to my Servo and allow me to adjust the punch etc. Im guessing this is a Quicrun 150a re brand so theres not much you can change. Tyres and a Max 8 and this will be perfect. Its going to be mental geared up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babylon Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Cheers mate, I'm pretty good with a drill, Just wondered what it's like in general as it never seems to be recommended, But it does look solid, And it's easy to get, So I'll just go for it. Bit naughty of HPI, You could arguably say they have down graded the ESC if you think the Castle is better than a Quicrun, But still kept the price the same, To not go the Max8 route is a bit poor for a car that is supposed to be the ultimate RTR buggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 21 minutes ago, babylon said: whats the battery box like mate, Looking for one for a conversion and these are readily available on the Bay. 2 piece box that screws down from the top. I have a nitro conversion using one in which I drilled/tapped the chassis 4 holes M5 size. https://www.hpiracing.com/en/part/103675 On the Vorza I think you can get a 154x52x50mm LxWxH battery. Beings it's a split box you can adapt a chassis so it can fit a longer/shorter one. I did consider using these but tapping the chassis was pretty simple http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201670879549?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&var=501291684785&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT OTB The Hobbywing setup is way better than the Castle imo. I've seen the HW version for £100 less than the Castle/Tork ones. Could do with a better servo too tbf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 160mm you can adjust the length too max. Really impressive imo, im just not entirely sure how it works. Id have obviously preffered a Max 8. That said I used to be a Castle fan boy, but ive had a few let go, so given the choice id say the HW system is better quality even if its cheaper. Dont know if a Max 8 would fit though? I know I got it cheaper than I should have, but with the discounts I got and selling the stock rx/tx/servo it owes me £370 brand new. Yes I bought a £60 servo, and already had a Futaba rx but still. The stock servo suprised me, i didnt even check it till i put it up for sale, but its Metal Gear and 13kg, its more than enough for a 1/8th buggy. I just 'like' nice servos, and couldnt afford my usual Futaba s9373 choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted June 16, 2017 Author Share Posted June 16, 2017 DE Racing Front Skid. First mod Rear is on its way. Could do with a chassis protector Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobie007 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 lovely looking car mate, always wanted one of these, its one of my rc 'wants', nearly bought one a few months ago, but ended up buying the losi 4.0 kit, mainly as i just like building kits, but a vorza is on my list for the future 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted June 16, 2017 Author Share Posted June 16, 2017 Funnily enough I deep down wanted a Tekno ET48 or a Losi 3.0Te, but ive never actually owned a Vorza despite them been out nearly 8 years. The fact it was less than the Tekno kit for a full rtr swayed it for me and in my limited use, im really happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobie007 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 6 minutes ago, Guns said: Funnily enough I deep down wanted a Tekno ET48 or a Losi 3.0Te, but ive never actually owned a Vorza despite them been out nearly 8 years. The fact it was less than the Tekno kit for a full rtr swayed it for me and in my limited use, im really happy with it. glad your happy with it mate, i nearly went with a teckno et 48.3 truggy, or the team durango dex8t, but i just cant shake the want for a vorza, one day i will get one lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted June 17, 2017 Author Share Posted June 17, 2017 More toys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 Finally had time to mess. Added the DE Front Skid: Boom Racing Alloy rear hubs: and geared up Waiting on the rear skid, Mattox chassis skin and GRP Revo Tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 DE rear skids and Maddox chassis protector arrived they didnt make a specific Vorza one so i had to cut it to fit: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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