heavyleftthumb Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 sounds like a plan, bring them all over and we can put something together if you like. need to run some ideas past you for the man cave lool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 Sounds like a plan to me mate ooh might have some worktop coming my way too. I’ll keep you posted on that though. as for the trx4, well the parts are building up, going to wait until I have them all here before giving it a nut and bolt rebuild with all the bling bits fitted., should help weight a bit too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyleftthumb Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Sweet keep me informed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share Posted January 17, 2018 Been waiting since before Christmas to add these hop ups to the truck, some bits are ‘still’ in the post.... now my original plan was all black alloy but spied the front inner and outer portal cases from gpm at silly money in red so decided to get red portal casings with black c-hubs and rear lockouts (samix c-hubs are black). But when it came to ordering, couldn’t find the samix ones anywhere so had to settle for fastrax for now (I’ll get samix ones eventually and put the fastrax ones on My lads truck). Oh and lastly a red rear alloy bumper mount, the screws are a temp fix while I get some more one thing i will say though, the different branded bits aren’t a perfect fit together either but nothing a bit of modding couldn’t cure. anyway, pics.... front, rear, rear bumper mount, sorry about the pics, I’ll try to get some better ones in proper light. waiting again now until the next batch of things to come through the post. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Very nice mate if you don't mind me asking how much in total so far have you spent on this ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyleftthumb Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 1 hour ago, RC4WD fan said: Very nice mate if you don't mind me asking how much in total so far have you spent on this ? lets hope kelly aint watching him type his reply lol.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Crockett Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Looks the dogs doo-dahs! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share Posted January 17, 2018 If I was starting from scratch, around th 900 but I already had the servo and winch so say, 780 ish..... scary to think really but as I’ve said before, I would rather have a few decent cars than loads of stock cars if that makes sense. i have to point out though, most of the changes aren’t necessary but more personal pleasure thanks guys 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 7 hours ago, big gaz said: If I was starting from scratch, around th 900 but I already had the servo and winch so say, 780 ish..... scary to think really but as I’ve said before, I would rather have a few decent cars than loads of stock cars if that makes sense. i have to point out though, most of the changes aren’t necessary but more personal pleasure thanks guys 900 think I need to stop looking at these or I will go bankrupt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyleftthumb Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 or divorced lol i see gazes plan now the big picture. cos if he said im buying a new car 900 quid hes most liekyl be dead. but if he says 500 hes half a chance to survive. . and then he filters it in parts here and there. .... so the other half is non the wiser lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willb Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 I just took delivery of my TRX-4. Can I ask, do you run a 2S or 3S in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 Well other than smoking, Rc is my only pleasure. If it came new with that figure, I wouldn’t buy it, I like a bare bones Rc and personalise it my way, it will always affect resale value but for once I can honestly say, I’m happy with the Rc I have, must get them used a bit more too. anyway, another chunk of alloy dropped through the letterbox this morning so hoping to slap that on sometime today only need 3-4 more bits to get it where I’m happy, then it all wants dialling in, been looking at different shocks but I think with a rebuild of the stock ones with different oils should make them loads better. i need to get out with them again soon though, it’s far too long in between outings..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, Euphoria said: I just took delivery of my TRX-4. Can I ask, do you run a 2S or 3S in it? Only used 2s as yet mate and for me, that’s enough although I have some 3s so I might give that a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 Ooh, forgot yesterday’s pics...... i think I have had a genius moment too, I’ll elaborate some more on that later, it’s harder to explain in text than showing or speaking it, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdar44 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Looking very good mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 20 hours ago, bigdar44 said: Looking very good mate Cheers mate, appreciate it so to elaborate to the genius moment.... pas said elsewhere in this thread, I have kept the rear diff locked and keep the front switchable from the tx, as I’ve been adding low down weight I thought I best remove what I’m not going to need, now the first mode was to lock the rear diff and unplug the servo but wanted something a little more permanent, as I was changing the rear diff cover, I manually worked the diff lock fork shows a little tab that swings out as it’s unlocked, now this pics shows what I did, drilled a 2.5mm hole smack bang in the middle of the little lump in the diff cover and screwed in a m3 x 6mm dome head, now I had to file a little off the end, as you refit the diff cover it needs to mate up to the axle housing perfectly but it’s a easy to work out and sort. Now this stops the fork disengaging the lock leaving me free to remove the servo. the cable is tie wrapped up out the way but I’ve heard a permanently locked diff kit will be coming available so hopefully there will be a bung to replace the cable. We shall see.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 At request rcbearings are now stocking full replacement bearing kits https://www.rcbearings.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=1761 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 3 hours ago, norcoforever said: At request rcbearings are now stocking full replacement bearing kits https://www.rcbearings.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=1761 Thats great news, could very well be worth getting a set for stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Crockett Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 (edited) Question for the TRX4 clan...... Anyone having trouble with XL5 going into 'limp' mode? Had a quick trail on Saturday and twice I lost power, wheels just turned very slowly, both times ESC blinking red led. Had 2 lipos, 4000mah and 5300mah, both fully charged and happened 1st going through mud and 2nd climbing a rock. Only 20mins or so in so not flats. It was bloody cold and I'm guessing low voltage cut out?? Wondering about putting a 1060 ESC in...... Edited February 12, 2018 by Davy Crockett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just rolling Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 22 minutes ago, Davy Crockett said: Question for the TRX4 clan...... Anyone having trouble with XL5 going into 'limp' mode? Had a quick trail on Saturday and twice I lost power, wheels just turned very slowly, both times ESC blinking red led. Had 2 lipos, 4000mah and 5300mah, both fully charged and happened 1st going through mud and 2nd climbing a rock. Only 20mins or so in so not flats. It was bloody cold and I'm guessing low voltage cut out?? Wondering about putting a 1060 ESC in...... had my trx4 1 week and the esc died, now have a hw1080 which is great, deffo worth the extra money over the 1060, comes with very useful programming card 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted February 13, 2018 Author Share Posted February 13, 2018 21 hours ago, just rolling said: had my trx4 1 week and the esc died, now have a hw1080 which is great, deffo worth the extra money over the 1060, comes with very useful programming card Whilst my esc is going strong although a little too rough on the throttle curve for this type of truck, I can only echo what @just rolling has said. The 1080 is sublime for the money. I will say the Tekin fxr (non waterproof) is better but it’s at least double the price. between me and the lad, we have 4 of the 1080 esc’s and can’t fault them one little bit. just to add, have some more shiny stuff to fit but more coming so I’ll wait until it all arrives and do it in one go. not much left to get now, need some titanium links and a spur gear cover and it’s about done for now..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just rolling Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 1 hour ago, big gaz said: Whilst my esc is going strong although a little too rough on the throttle curve for this type of truck, I can only echo what @just rolling has said. The 1080 is sublime for the money. I will say the Tekin fxr (non waterproof) is better but it’s at least double the price. between me and the lad, we have 4 of the 1080 esc’s and can’t fault them one little bit. just to add, have some more shiny stuff to fit but more coming so I’ll wait until it all arrives and do it in one go. not much left to get now, need some titanium links and a spur gear cover and it’s about done for now..... running my tactical on a 3ch now with diffs locked and 3rd ch for high and low, will be fitting the diff locker spools when they arrive, got the hw 1060 which is ok in others trucks but the hw 1080 i have in tactical is great, was thinking castle brushless but just gona stay with 1080 and stock motor, seems all good now lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted February 13, 2018 Author Share Posted February 13, 2018 Lol, I’m waiting for those spools too, they come with a little bung to cover the cable hole too. saw them on a u.s Rc shop for £10 a set but £18 postage......I wait for them to be in stock at modelsport 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 (edited) 16 minutes ago, big gaz said: Lol, I’m waiting for those spools too, they come with a little bung to cover the cable hole too. saw them on a u.s Rc shop for £10 a set but £18 postage......I wait for them to be in stock at modelsport You got a link buddy? Scratch that just ordered a pair for $22 shipped from amain hobbies. Don't get me wrong the locking servo is a nice trick but I run it almost always locked anyway Edited February 13, 2018 by norcoforever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted February 13, 2018 Author Share Posted February 13, 2018 It was rrp hobbies I was looking on. amain one sounds promising though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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