.AJ. Posted May 6, 2019 Author Share Posted May 6, 2019 Found these, nicely priced for a full kit including a drill bit and tap https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F283449191614 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 They're a good idea, just keep an eye on them, if they wear too much, you won't be able to get purchase on the heads for removal to fit new ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mond Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 (edited) Alternatively you could get the drill bit, tap and then the hardest bolts you can find and cut the last 5mm off. It's probably what that kit is. Edited May 6, 2019 by mond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted May 6, 2019 Author Share Posted May 6, 2019 Shoe goo and 5p’s it is ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 Not done it yet, but I'm planning on using the knockouts from electrical accessory boxes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted May 8, 2019 Author Share Posted May 8, 2019 Some movement of parts ordered... New radio gear (T4PM) and body should be here today, Brake parts and carbon servo tray kit are due for delivery Friday, also I’ve ordered alloy chassis braces (front brace is on back order doh) and the matching front top plate ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted May 8, 2019 Author Share Posted May 8, 2019 Had a knock at the door and it was the Brake parts being delivered.... There is a small compatibility issue between the Modified RC diff mount and new style brake calliper screws, the MRC use plain m4 threaded mounts/bolts and the newer calliper screws are stepped m3 bolts, it will work with some m4 id/m6 od x 9mm bushes hopefully The shell also arrived, it needs a bit of chopping because it’s meant for a RR5, but looks like it will fit with some finessing ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted May 8, 2019 Author Share Posted May 8, 2019 Fits great! The lower rear section of the body looks soooo much better Lowering the rear body mount was really straight forward.... Before After 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mond Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Grafil body? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 Yep G-Pantox for the RR5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 New radio! Love it... all calibrated and channel mixed, still need to set up the steering servos proper yet, I’ll do that when they are installed in the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mond Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 You graduated to Futaba then? the grafil bodies are nice and thick, I had to cut mine with a Dremel but mine at least was quite rigid so backed it with dry wall tape and shoe goo. Got one split in the bonnet but that's after some pretty big crashes of a very large jump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 Yea it’s pretty thick, I managed to cut it with normal lexan scissors, but I do have a grip like a gorilla lol, the best thing is the shape, the rear is so much lower because it doesn’t have to cover over the exhaust, the RR5 has it’s tucked in nice and low and on the chassis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mond Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I reckon you could also fit a T rear chassis brace as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 Yea I thought that, shame I’ve already ordered the B version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted May 10, 2019 Author Share Posted May 10, 2019 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover Man Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 42 minutes ago, .AJ. said: Dont forget the screws in the top plate to steering posts lol ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted May 10, 2019 Author Share Posted May 10, 2019 1 minute ago, Rover Man said: Dont forget the screws in the top plate to steering posts lol ? Yep, the alloy plate needs csk screws and the kit uses button heads, so I’ve had to order them lol ? There is also a screw missing from the brake servo horn ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kukynas Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 @.AJ. let me know if you’ve been able to set your ESC with reverse function, can’t get it to work, just forward and brake ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted May 10, 2019 Author Share Posted May 10, 2019 12 minutes ago, Kukynas said: @.AJ. let me know if you’ve been able to set your ESC with reverse function, can’t get it to work, just forward and brake ? Ill have a try later and report back, have you got the program box?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kukynas Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Not from ZTW but I got spare one from hobbywing ESC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kukynas Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 And thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted May 10, 2019 Author Share Posted May 10, 2019 I’ve got the ZTW version, it looks the same as the HW one, but maybe the software on it is different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted May 10, 2019 Author Share Posted May 10, 2019 11 minutes ago, Kukynas said: Not from ZTW but I got spare one from hobbywing ESC Just tried it with the ZTW program box and reverse works perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kukynas Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 No idea, I would say it’s the same program card (brand) and should provide same functions but I would need to try it to be 100% sure, lets see once you’re able to set up your ESC and if you get all functions out of box without programming, first manual which came with ESC wasn’t clear and had wrong info init, they changed it accordingly 2wks ago in their online version but I wasn’t able to set it up either, you basically have to reverse trottle function before you start your first procedure which wasn’t mentioned in original manual so maybe I screwed it up coz I was trying to set up initial functions in wrong order ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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