Zombi Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 I've tried looking for what the chassis brace mod is on this thread, but I can't find where it's explained - could someone send me a link or explain it please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hell horn. Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Unfortunately it's a common issue with it. Apart from the few things like that it's a fantastic car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 4 minutes ago, Hell horn. said: Unfortunately it's a common issue with it. Apart from the few things like that it's a fantastic car I am hoping i will be okay with mine, not got it to go silly doing jumps and big bashing, more fast woodland running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 (edited) I've just tried the washer mod, but when i tighten the wheel back on there's some binding as the wheel doesn't rotate freely unless I loosen it back up. The washer is M5 x 15mm OD There were 2 washers on the axle that came with it, one was really thin. Are people using that one as well as the 15mm OD one? Maybe at 15mm it's too big... Edited June 24, 2021 by Zombi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hell horn. Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 I left my one as it came. Not had an issue with it yet. And my one gets a bashed around a lot. Crashed it at full speed on a 3s 5000mah 100c fully charged lipo the other week. One snapped arm thats all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 I managed to find some 12mm ones (apparently), so I'll try those when they arrive. I guess for now I'll be doing the same as you and leaving them as-is... I did the other tweaks though, such as loctite on the servo arm and shaft grub screw. At least the parts are readily available. I've read that people run it on 2S and still enjoy it but without the frequent breaks... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hell horn. Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 I used a Allen key driver so had more leverage on it. My drive shaft grub is not coming off any time soon lol. I modded a set if axial capra hex to fit. No more lost pins when the wheels come lose. Also run 2 nuts in each corner. Increased the pinion a few teeth. Rebuilt shocks with 60 wt oil. It flys now. Now I have removed the silly issues they come with it's been really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 How did you mod the capra hexes to make them fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hell horn. Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Turned the pins down half a mm. Then it's a straight fit. Could drill the axles out to a 2mm hole. But I think modding the pins is better 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hell horn. Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 I believe the brace is running a rod between the 2 towers to stop it flexing so much. I might be wrong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 how do you get to the pinion on this truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 7 minutes ago, Hell horn. said: Turned the pins down half a mm. Then it's a straight fit. Could drill the axles out to a 2mm hole. But I think modding the pins is better Perfect, I'll bag some. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hell horn. Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, Jack Reacher said: how do you get to the pinion on this truck A lot of work. I think you have to remove the rear end to get to it. Bit of a pain. Can't remember exactly how to do it. Been ages since I did my one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Would you mind posting a link for the capra hexes that you have please? Im seeing a couple of different types, is it these ones: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124689121107 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hell horn. Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 No problem. It's the stock axial ones. This 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaldyMan Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 I now have 2 functional Quantums. Pink MT and blue Flux + Absolute faff to replace the motor and I've still ended up with an odd screw and no idea where it came from. New battery arrived for the Quantum + Flux and I instantly crashed it after one of the kids came bursting out of the house shouting "DAD, DAD, DAAAAAD, THE GARDEN, THE GARDEN" So I ran to the garden and it was just my cats killing a bird. Anyway new suspension arm later and they're both bashing around our street ready for an excursion this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Hell horn. said: No problem. It's the stock axial ones. This I have some that look exactly the same as that but there's no way they fit onto the axle shaft. Did yours fit ok or did you have to drill them or something? Maybe i have some slightly smaller versions of those?? Think mine are 4mm. EDIT: On closer inspection, they're identical almost, but the ones I have use little grub screws and not those pin screws. Edited June 24, 2021 by Zombi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hell horn. Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 The ones I sent should fit straight on. I didn't need to mod them other then the pin by 0. 5mm. They fit straight on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hell horn. Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 I used the ones that I took off my capra. So it's the stock ones you need. They went straight on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 I've ordered some - I think the ones I have here were off my old SCX Dingo kit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hell horn. Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 The capra ones don't use a grub screw. the pin is the grub screw. It's why they work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seminole81 Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 20 hours ago, Zombi said: I've tried looking for what the chassis brace mod is on this thread, but I can't find where it's explained - could someone send me a link or explain it please? Did I not post it in here? Might be on my build thread. Basically, get some 6mm internal diameter tube, 8mm OD, some wall plugs, cut to 28cm, stuck the wall plugs in and then put two bolts through the diff mounts and Bob's your Uncle. 17 hours ago, Hell horn. said: A lot of work. I think you have to remove the rear end to get to it. Bit of a pain. Can't remember exactly how to do it. Been ages since I did my one Yeah, think if memory serves you remove the bottom skid plate, then the screws to release the motor and I took it off that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seminole81 Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 On 15/06/2021 at 10:52, Seminole81 said: Anything with a Deans connection on it pal. Just have a search under the 2S/3S and use the filters to put a Deans connection on. RC Cars, Remote Control Cars and Radio Controlled Cars from Modelsport UK I've got these ones. Last about 20 minutes running on large grass fields Core RC 4000mAHr 7.4v 30/60C 2s LiPo CR293 (modelsport.co.uk) I'd recommend something with a hard case personally as well. Another note. Little upgrade costs about £13 all in for both of our Quantum's and still have a bit of tubing left over. Seems to really improve the strength of the cars, 6mm internal diameter tube and 8mm outer, 6mm wall plugs, cut to 28cm and stick it in. Holes are already there on diff/body post mount housing 🙂 @Zombi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Thanks for posting that, good man. I see yours also has the same toe-in on the rear wheels that mine does. I was wondering if that was deliberate or not, seems it is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 (edited) Another question - what outer diameter are the washers you used on the wheel mod? @Seminole81 Edited June 25, 2021 by Zombi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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