Gaz! Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 Still not checked my little throttle issue yet. would you guys mind if I opened this up to the trx4 owners thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Crockett Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 20 hours ago, big gaz said: Still not checked my little throttle issue yet. would you guys mind if I opened this up to the trx4 owners thread? Fine by me mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavster29 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Fine by me mate [emoji4] Sounds good to meSent from my TA-1033 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 Thanks guys. So, little progress on the throttle issue, tried it using a Tamiya esc (teu-104bk) and still the same. So once school is back open next week I’ll give it a strip and clean I think. Seen the dx5c on eBay for £110 delivered. Which isn’t helping either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghazghul Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 29 minutes ago, big gaz said: Thanks guys. So, little progress on the throttle issue, tried it using a Tamiya esc (teu-104bk) and still the same. So once school is back open next week I’ll give it a strip and clean I think. Seen the dx5c on eBay for £110 delivered. Which isn’t helping either I used this stuff to fix the Maverick TX's which have dodgy throttle pots : http://www.halfords.com/motoring/engine-oils-fluids/lubricating-penetrating-oil/halfords-electrical-contact-cleaner-400ml Just be warned it can attack some plastics.... like my Cateye rear bike light which instantly crazed into tiny pieces and fell apart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share Posted February 23, 2018 Lol, I don’t need that to happen. i do have some wynns contact cleaner so will do it when I get time next week. Cheers though mate, appreciate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyleftthumb Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 call over mine pal and we'll try another radio set on it, i got my sanwa here. just to make sure or confirm whenever anew one is needed..... i can provide a negative report on current handset performance to the missus if needed haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Crockett Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Postman just been.... Few errands to run and shopping, then my day off is sorted 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Crockett Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Day off today... errands, shopping and chores done and intended fitting the shiny red portal covers. Popped to LHS for an ESC for a mate and 'accidentally' bought myself a new shell Swapped all hardware onto new shell and totally rewired lights, new bumper on Beers were nice too Taking it for early morning run and pics to follow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 Looks great mate. what you doing with the old one? @heavyleftthumb, will do soon mate. Almost end of half term now. im still waiting on last couple of bits for it to arrive but got a couple of other jobs to sort out first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trxrincon Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Sorry, just a quick question, has anyone changed the steering servo without using an external Bec? I'm looking at installing a power HD 20kg servo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Stupid question I have a spektrum dx4c that I want to fit into the traxxas. I don't have locking diffs but how do I set the controller to operate the high/low speed servo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Crockett Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 1 hour ago, big gaz said: Looks great mate. what you doing with the old one? Cheers mate! Undecided at the moment... more like don't know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyleftthumb Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 5 hours ago, big gaz said: Looks great mate. what you doing with the old one? @heavyleftthumb, will do soon mate. Almost end of half term now. im still waiting on last couple of bits for it to arrive but got a couple of other jobs to sort out first. oh yeah forgot they were on half term ours was last week lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 On 24/02/2018 at 21:22, trxrincon said: Sorry, just a quick question, has anyone changed the steering servo without using an external Bec? I'm looking at installing a power HD 20kg servo. Yes mate, I use a hi-tec 7955 24kg servo and as it wont get the full beans a bec would give, still not shabby. I am using the hobbywing quicrun 1080 now so will report back but previous use has been fine again without a bec. But it is good practice to run one to lighten the load of the esc. 23 hours ago, norcoforever said: Stupid question I have a spektrum dx4c that I want to fit into the traxxas. I don't have locking diffs but how do I set the controller to operate the high/low speed servo? Set aux 1 or 2 to 2position in the menu and adjust trim to suit mate, can’t see it being too much different from the dx4s? 23 hours ago, Davy Crockett said: Cheers mate! Undecided at the moment... more like don't know Keep me posted if you decide to sell mate 19 hours ago, heavyleftthumb said: oh yeah forgot they were on half term ours was last week lol Back to normal tomorrow mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavster29 Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Sorry, just a quick question, has anyone changed the steering servo without using an external Bec? I'm looking at installing a power HD 20kg servo. I've been running one of the HD 20kg jobies and started with no BEC no problems, I'm using a BEC now but not because of the servo I just wanted to save the ESC some work plus added lightingSent from my TA-1033 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trxrincon Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 14 hours ago, Gavster29 said: I've been running one of the HD 20kg jobies and started with no BEC no problems, I'm using a BEC now but not because of the servo I just wanted to save the ESC some work plus added lighting Sent from my TA-1033 using Tapatalk Thats cool, Ive just bought the servo with a metal horn this morning,. I'll see how I get on. Could you tell much difference between the two servos? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 Small update, attached a tow rope my wife made for me...... oh and fitted the gds alloy lower link mounts (hard to tell them apart from plastic apart from the threaded bit. pics to follow shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 Pics as promised, how she sits as of now. nearly done, again 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Looking good buddy quick question what is the main reason for swapping out the stock esc is there a benefit to the 1080? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trxrincon Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 43 minutes ago, norcoforever said: Looking good buddy quick question what is the main reason for swapping out the stock esc is there a benefit to the 1080? Yup, also interested in the 1080. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just rolling Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 3 hours ago, trxrincon said: Yup, also interested in the 1080. my traxxas esc died after a week, i have the hw 1060 in another truck which is good but the 1080 in my trx, 1080 comes with a great programming box, i only run 10% drag brake which is great for rolling down stuff, lots of options with the tuning box thing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trxrincon Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 My xl-5hv can act up some times, when I switch it on I get servo noise but nothing else it'll do this a couple of times then come on as it should the third time. Hmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Finally finished the rear axle on mine 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Crockett Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 @big gaz, love the red bits and upgrades, tow rope nice addition... might steal that idea See you have rear spare on, didn't you remove it for weight? Or was that advice to my tipping up? Lol! I had a run with my metal front bumper on and difference is amazing, no wanting to tip back on a climb anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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