Kpowell911 Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 20 hours ago, Bigjimknickers said: Guys, buy a Traxxas ID to xt60 conversion wire or just chop it & solder xt60? All my cars & batteries have xt60. Truth be told, I run a converter on mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 21 hours ago, Bigjimknickers said: Mines here! I know some people don’t like Traxxas but wow, the quality just shines through, the colour of the shell, the weight of the model, it just all feels very high quality. IMO. now for a light kit! any recommendations? traxxas tqi link &light kit? Really liking the look of the Bronco, they do the model inthe UK (real one) and it looks class 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 Just been to the workshop, chopped the esc lead & soldered an XT60 & went through the batteries, I have a few 3s & loads of 2s all a bit puffy but useabl, there is a nifty little 3s 1000mah pack I can use on the front but I need a strap? Anyone know the Traxxas part no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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steephill Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 @Bigjimknickers TRX8080 is the part number for the inner fenders and front mount battery tray. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 6 hours ago, Bigjimknickers said: Why such a small MAH? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 Is this the “upgrade” everyone goes for? https://www.makeitbuildit.co.uk/hobbywing-quicrun-fusion-crawler-1800kv-motor-with-built-in-esc-hw30120401-94610?gclid=CjwKCAiAhqCdBhB0EiwAH8M_GhlTCbACWelMJV7U4Qm1ZNyJBfKHx8_u0D_R4dO0baryVOoSCEiSfhoCFRkQAvD_BwE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redback Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 Its to heavy for the fusion and there is no way to fix it once the esc pops, the Axe r2 550 3300kv is what we and lots use its a beast on 3s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 13 hours ago, Redback said: Its to heavy for the fusion and there is no way to fix it once the esc pops, the Axe r2 550 3300kv is what we and lots use its a beast on 3s. I had a beer last night and watched a few youtube videos and ended up ordering the 2300kv one =/ ah well. We will see how it goes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 On 25/12/2022 at 20:14, Kpowell911 said: Why such a small MAH? Found it in the shed! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 Just had an order up, Xmas money spent- pro scale light kit & strap part no Trx 8222 for my wee battery to go up front. 👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 (edited) So looks like the 1000mah 3s is a bit small so what do you guys use on the front tray? 3s? What’s the min C rating too? Edited December 30, 2022 by Bigjimknickers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shergar Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 I’ve just stuck to a central battery and a LCG tray, been using my DeWalt batteries on 3S this winter because I’m a bandit 🤣🤠 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redback Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 (edited) 8 hours ago, Bigjimknickers said: So looks like the 1000mah 3s is a bit small so what do you guys use on the front tray? 3s? What’s the min C rating too? C rating doesnt matter as its not pulling high amps, and most c rating are fluff and made up anyway. No one really uses the front trays afaik for running batteries, maybe a winch battery or dedicated servo battery up front. I got the esc on the front tray to give some forward bias. You want atleast a 3000mha to get more than 20min run time. That being said, my batteries give me 5 min run time and have 6000mha so if the battries are poor or cant sustain the power it will cutout. these are 60/90c rated batteries but im sure its the resistance and age thats killed the runtime not the truck. Edited December 30, 2022 by Redback 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 I’ll have to check my 5000 & 3300 mah 3s lipos, so far I’ve only used the 1000mah Lipo just to test everything & run indoors. atm I have a nanotech 3s 5000 mah Traxxas rip off in the middle tray, I think I’ve been overthinking the forward Lipo thing. (I read it was one of the best mods to get forward bias). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 Anyone have a bronco 2021 roof rack fitted? (I need one for sausages!) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redback Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 Just now, Bigjimknickers said: I think I’ve been overthinking the forward Lipo thing. (I read it was one of the best mods to get forward bias). On 3s you will get massive runtime as its going slow. They are top heavy trucks by nature, best investment is 75g brass portal covers adds loads of weight as low as it will go. We also use heavy weight rims but some dont like rotating mass on the drive line. Avoid adding brass on the chassis as sprung weight is bad and makes it sad. 😅 Tonka 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Any one have any idea if this will fit a ‘21 bronco? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Metal roof rack will really highten the cog and make it even more top heavy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 I’m ok with it being metal the bronco is pretty lcg compared to other Trx versions 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 Fitted this: its very smooth and slow etc, but the truck seems noisier/harder to roll. Almost as if the pinion/spur mesh is too tight, but its using the same pinion/hole as stock. Any ideas? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redback Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 3 hours ago, Kpowell911 said: Fitted this: its very smooth and slow etc, but the truck seems noisier/harder to roll. Almost as if the pinion/spur mesh is too tight, but its using the same pinion/hole as stock. Any ideas? Check it again its easy to make an error, make sure the pinion isnt rubbing on the gear or housing too. Dont forget to turn up the bec volatage to 7.4 for your new servo, just watch the built in esc they do pop on the old fusions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 25 minutes ago, Redback said: Check it again its easy to make an error, make sure the pinion isnt rubbing on the gear or housing too. Dont forget to turn up the bec volatage to 7.4 for your new servo, just watch the built in esc they do pop on the old fusions. Was gonna leave the BEC at 6.0v cause of the RX/micro servos? Do people generally upgrade the motor mount? The plastic one seems to flex a lot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redback Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 22 minutes ago, Kpowell911 said: Was gonna leave the BEC at 6.0v cause of the RX/micro servos? Do people generally upgrade the motor mount? The plastic one seems to flex a lot? Havent done mine, doesnt flex enough to cause the mesh to skip so didnt waste money on it, money better put into brass. Yes if your on stock servos 6v but those servos come to life at 7v+ its day and night performance difference if you pinch into tight rocks allot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Do the micro ones take 7.4v? I know theyre not rated for it, but Ive ran RXs on 7.4 without issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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