Popular Post .AJ. Posted January 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 17, 2022 I didn’t know we had a owners thread, so best I share mine 😉 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 28 minutes ago, mch87 said: Can anyone suggest some nice beadlocks but in plastic? I don't want to add weight for the motor to have to spin... Gmade make some nice plastic beadlocks, no idea if they clear the portals though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mch87 Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Has anyone lifted their TRX4 without using the Traxxas kit? It's a bit more than I want to spend and I want to add more travel rather than "lift" as such... I like what RC Review achieved with improving capability in this vid: I would like to slowly buy some brass bits (but not anything adding rotating mass) to again make it more capable... I've read that the shocks in the kit are the GTS shocks... Info stolen from the web: Standard shocks Extended Length: 90mm Compressed Length: 65mm Travel: 25mm GTS Shocks Extended Length: 110mm Compressed Length: 75mm Travel: 35mm Additional compressed length over stock: 10mm Additional travel: 10mm or 40% So with the correct weight oil and spring rebound I wondered if shocks alone would make a big difference without any link changes... I also wondered if I could get standard links off the longer wheelbase TRX4 to run on my Bronco and if that would give a little extra... As from what I understand the "lift" kit is longer links, longer shocks and longer shift cables... anyone got some input? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Any links to anything to cheaply lower the COG? Guessing brass stuff? id quite like to leave the wheels alone for now. Ive not tried 3S yet, but was well impressed with power, cant believe Im saying this but Im thinking brushed is fine for this. Maybe a 1080 ESC, POSSIBLY a HH motor and a servo upgrade? What servos do you suggest. Not those Amazon ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 (edited) LCG battery tray, there’s some cheap 3D printed ones on eBay and brass knuckles weights, again they can be had cheaply on eBay or Amazon 👍 Edited February 12, 2022 by .AJ. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 3 minutes ago, .AJ. said: LCG battery tray, there’s some cheap 3D printed ones on eBay and brass knuckles weights, again they can be had cheaply on eBay or Amazon 👍 Got any links for the brass? It seems to vary so much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 I’ve got Vitavon ones on mine now, it’s hard to recommend any without ever using them, Amazon would be the best bet, the reviews are normally spot on, I’ll go have look though 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 I would happily give these a go https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0774K26RT/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AAU0UTTLA8Q3Z&psc=1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 24 minutes ago, .AJ. said: I would happily give these a go https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0774K26RT/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AAU0UTTLA8Q3Z&psc=1 Stupid question, but two packs right? Or are front and rear different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 They are the same F&R, I would do both ends 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Kpowell911 said: Any links to anything to cheaply lower the COG? Guessing brass stuff? id quite like to leave the wheels alone for now. Ive not tried 3S yet, but was well impressed with power, cant believe Im saying this but Im thinking brushed is fine for this. Maybe a 1080 ESC, POSSIBLY a HH motor and a servo upgrade? What servos do you suggest. Not those Amazon ones I used a power HD servos in my sport and carisma coyote and never had any problems with them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 1 hour ago, .AJ. said: They are the same F&R, I would do both ends 👍 Sorted. Ill get them ordered 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shergar Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 The 1080 is a lovely bit of kit. This video from John Holmes is quite helpfull. . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Hahaha, welcome to the weird and wonderful world of John Holmes 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mch87 Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Anyone know if the brass bumper mount servo relocation gives you better steering clearance? and does it help or hinder weight distribution? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redback Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Sprung weight is never ideal, id say it would hinder weight distribution, id be aiming for unsprung weight lower down eg metal diff covers, metal axles, beef tubes. The trx4 is quite tall there for any weight above the axles will have a slight negative side effect. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 (edited) Hi guys, I want to run this on 3s, only because I have lots of 3S lipos…. At the moment, I have the stock ESC with TRX connector, and a 2s Lipo and Traxxas EZ Peak charger. I didnt buy the charger or lipo, just got it in a deal and it made sense to use it. Its taking a while to charge the 5800 lipo at 4ah….. Everything else I run is XT90 and I have more powerful chargers. Just dont know what to do. Im on a tighter budget than usual too…. A) Get a Traxxas to XT90 adapter, run all my lipos and stock ESC (£3.50) B) Get a Hobbywing 1080 with XT90 and motor bullets (£45) but I can sell stock ESC/EZ Peak Charger and Traxxas Lipo for circa £70 so?) But this means all Id have is 3s lipos (no 2s), and Id still be brushed C) wait and save and go Brushless? Edited February 19, 2022 by Kpowell911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 7 minutes ago, Kpowell911 said: Hi guys, I want to run this on 3s, only because I have lots of 3S lipos…. At the moment, I have the stock ESC with TRX connector, and a 2s Lipo and Traxxas EZ Peak charger. I didnt buy the charger or lipo, just got it in a deal and it made sense to use it. Its taking a while to charge the 5800 lipo at 4ah….. Everything else I run is XT90 and I have more powerful chargers. Just dont know what to do. Im on a tighter budget than usual too…. A) Get a Traxxas to XT90 adapter, run all my lipos and stock ESC (£3.50) B) Get a Hobbywing 1080 with XT90 and motor bullets (£45) but I can sell stock ESC/EZ Peak Charger and Traxxas Lipo for circa £70 so?) But this means all Id have is 3s lipos (no 2s), and Id still be brushed C) wait and save and go Brushless? tight budget.....stay with stock esc for now, maybe get an adaptor so you can run a 3s, makes money sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redback Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Personally i'd save up and go brushless, its night a day better in everyway, more power, longer run times, no worry about melting brushes or dirt in the motors. Better control, more torque, water proof the list goes on. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 What brushless system then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redback Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 34 minutes ago, Kpowell911 said: What brushless system then? I'd recommend the axe systems, for the trx4 the 550l can 3300kv is spot on. I did try a 1800kv axe 540 but it got hot fast as was too small for the big trx4. People like the axe fusion systems, however i dont like the idea of a combined unit as when one thing fails its dead fred. Or a Castle system with unsensored or sensored motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 1 minute ago, Redback said: I'd recommend the axe systems, for the trx4 the 550l can 3300kv is spot on. I did try a 1800kv axe 540 but it got hot fast as was too small for the big trx4. People like the axe fusion systems, however i dont like the idea of a combined unit as when one thing fails its dead fred. Or a Castle system with unsensored or sensored motor. https://www.makeitbuildit.co.uk/hobbywing-xerun-axe550-3300kv-r2-foc-sensored-brushless-combo-94336?gclid=CjwKCAiAx8KQBhAGEiwAD3EiP7XV4vi_AaF6SHdvtvrD_sNibye-9oq_o6B8Mjd0R_S8i3wUwVEERhoCr08QAvD_BwE that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redback Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 3 minutes ago, Kpowell911 said: https://www.makeitbuildit.co.uk/hobbywing-xerun-axe550-3300kv-r2-foc-sensored-brushless-combo-94336?gclid=CjwKCAiAx8KQBhAGEiwAD3EiP7XV4vi_AaF6SHdvtvrD_sNibye-9oq_o6B8Mjd0R_S8i3wUwVEERhoCr08QAvD_BwE that? Indeed, good price too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyUK Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Here are our trx4's, had them about 18 months now (I think) and they've been thought a few changes. Both climb and drag themselves over things quite well really. Got a few ideas for changes to them, mainly the Merc, just have to find the time to do it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BigGinge Posted February 24, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 24, 2022 Just adding mine to the thread too. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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