Gaz! Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 4 hours ago, mo_miah said: Im waiting to see what the kit version is like. Think my xmas bonus will go on that I think I would have gone for the kit version if that gorgeous 110 shell wasn’t there on the rtr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo_miah Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 The trx4 shell is amazing and so many extras available for it like 3rd party light kits etc Looking online the trx4 has more upgrade parts available than the scx10ii Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted December 30, 2017 Author Share Posted December 30, 2017 Well, little update.... both good and and bad news to report, been out out for a bash with the trx4’s today and noticed a couple of things that I now need to address. 1, forgot to center the servo prior to today and was a real ball ache trying to sort it in the field. 2, really need some taller tyres (been waiting for 3 months for stock to come back) 3, it’s dirty..... One other little problem I do have is that almost the first half of the throttle needs to be applied before the motor squeals (im going to try and re-calibrate the esc and tx, or it’s a problem with the transmitter) something to investigate tomorrow if I can find a little spare time. otherwise great run out for me and jake, he loves his new trx4. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 TRX4 does look good and got a rave review here as well https://www.bigsquidrc.com/1-9-scale-crawler-shootout/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 Well the turnout wasn’t great yesterday but I would say half the rigs there were the Traxxas trx4, loads of people all say the same thing too about how good it is. i’ll put it another way, we have one each now, paying full uk prices too and I don’t have any regrets in buying them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo_miah Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 I have a scx10ii kit and adding all the extras like inner fender wells and other features the trx4 has already. By the time you add up all the bits you're talking trx4 money anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyleftthumb Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 everything has swings and roundabouts, its all personal preference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Got one for Xmas off the wife, replaced steering servo original packed up on Christmas day, now fitted checker plates on wings, waiting for door/bonnet hinges, rear mud flaps side checker plates, fuel filler, & today ordered a complete green body shell, have not told wife yet. Still need to order more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, Trouble said: Got one for Xmas off the wife, replaced steering servo original packed up on Christmas day, now fitted checker plates on wings, waiting for door/bonnet hinges, rear mud flaps side checker plates, fuel filler, & today ordered a complete green body shell, have not told wife yet. Still need to order more. Be great to see some pics of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Will have to get my son to do that for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 Little update Since the last scale nationals back in October, I decided I “needed” some Pit bull rock beast xl tyres as they are taller than the plain rock beast that I bought by mistake anyway, scouring eBay over the holidays I found a cracking deal on some Pro-line Hyrax 1.9” with the exact same diameter as the pitbull tyres on rcMart eBay shop, just a shade u der £40 posted. heard lots of good things about these so worth a try until the pitbull xl’s come back into stock, then hopefully some comparison testing..... anyway still a ton of stuff between my house and Hong Kong shops at the minute so just a couple of pics. hope to update the thread again soon 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Looking good mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Crockett Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Loving those tyres! Gives a nice aggressive look I stuck a set of fastrax rocko on my landy, surprised how good they are.... once they're unglued from c***py plastic rims Be interested to hear how the hyrax perform 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 I will, hopefully it’s not too cold over the weekend.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyleftthumb Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 looking good pal was aching to try the hyrax tyres out, let us know how good or bad they are 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Does the trx have standard 12mm hexes? Or do I need to buy different wheels to change the tyres on mine? Are there any upgrades that are absolutely needed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyleftthumb Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 from what gaz has said and i have seen, they are standard 12mm hex but a lot of wheels have clearance issues on the portal axles. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, heavyleftthumb said: from what gaz has said and i have seen, they are standard 12mm hex but a lot of wheels have clearance issues on the portal axles. Cheers buddy hopefully he will be along soon to clarify what do and don't fit XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted January 12, 2018 Author Share Posted January 12, 2018 Rims like the Rc4wd monster race line wheels with a big rear beadlock ring are very likely to rub the portal housings, however, there is room for wider hexes but I like the “look” of the stance as it is. Rc4wd stamped steelies and load of the cheap Chinese alloy wheels will fit along with the full range of 1.9” and 2.2” wheels from ssd. link me to the ones you like and I’ll yes or no them for you mate. real bad points (just put in your thread) are needs weight up front, steering servo isn’t strong enough for this truck and reset the end points for the mini servos, they will last longer. the stock tyres are very good once worn in, maybe worth un glueing them and putting on some nice beadlocks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Crockett Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 10 hours ago, big gaz said: real bad points (just put in your thread) are needs weight up front, steering servo isn’t strong enough for this truck and reset the end points for the mini servos, they will last longer. the stock tyres are very good once worn in, maybe worth un glueing them and putting on some nice beadlocks. Cant agree more with Gaz's advice... I've blown a diff servo after only a few runs, replaced them both with cheap (£2.41!) turnigy 9g servos , so far so good Ive tried some RC4WD Dick cepek copies and they foul the portals, junfac NR02 plastic beadlock are fine 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted January 13, 2018 Author Share Posted January 13, 2018 I think mine are gmade alloys too although I can’t be sure i was looking at those servos too mate, keep us posted on how they fair, might be worth stocking a few “just in case” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Davy Crockett said: Cant agree more with Gaz's advice... I've blown a diff servo after only a few runs, replaced them both with cheap (£2.41!) turnigy 9g servos , so far so good Ive tried some RC4WD Dick cepek copies and they foul the portals, junfac NR02 plastic beadlock are fine At that price I've just ordered a few to keep in as spares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyleftthumb Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 13 hours ago, big gaz said: I think mine are gmade alloys too although I can’t be sure i was looking at those servos too mate, keep us posted on how they fair, might be worth stocking a few “just in case” yep defo gmade ones pal. saw them on there site the other day 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyleftthumb Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 im sure if you like we can put a few other to the test when he next comes over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted January 13, 2018 Author Share Posted January 13, 2018 Yeah mate, we could start up a wheel guide or something maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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