Lone-wolf Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 correct me if i am wrong but think i have worked out what is holding the vantage back, its been that every time i get to a certain throttle point the car just loses grip, i figure its the fastrax arrow tyres ballooning, thus narrowing the foot print down to a few mm, so next time out i might put the 1/10 foams on, this will drop the gearing a fair bit but a 4s will make up some difference, its worth a try 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 worth trying mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 scrub fitting the Contact wheels to vantage, they dont fit, so back to searching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 3 hours ago, Jack Reacher said: scrub fitting the Contact wheels to vantage, they dont fit, so back to searching What size are they? If they fit the Strada it you'd like to sell them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkbythesea Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 18 hours ago, Jack Reacher said: correct me if i am wrong but think i have worked out what is holding the vantage back, its been that every time i get to a certain throttle point the car just loses grip, i figure its the fastrax arrow tyres ballooning, thus narrowing the foot print down to a few mm, so next time out i might put the 1/10 foams on, this will drop the gearing a fair bit but a 4s will make up some difference, its worth a try Have you tried lining the tyres with decent quality duct tape to belt them and hold back the ballooning? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted April 15, 2021 Author Share Posted April 15, 2021 5 hours ago, walkbythesea said: Have you tried lining the tyres with decent quality duct tape to belt them and hold back the ballooning? No not yet, i have a feeling i wont be able to unglue them to tape them, might have a look over weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkbythesea Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Jack Reacher said: No not yet, i have a feeling i wont be able to unglue them to tape them, might have a look over weekend Not something I’ve had to do myself but apparently if you boil your wheels it makes the CA come unglued, worth a try? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redback Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 4 hours ago, walkbythesea said: Not something I’ve had to do myself but apparently if you boil your wheels it makes the CA come unglued, worth a try? Just be careful as i boiled mine and the wheels were useless after warped all over the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted April 16, 2021 Author Share Posted April 16, 2021 I am so struggling to find wheels/tyres that might work, i love the fastrax arrows other than they balloon like crazy, and wont come of the rims, so now i have the stock tyres on to see how they perform but im not holding much hope . Foam donuts were recommended but not sure what wheels to use as the foams are 70mm OD and 45mm ID Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 12 minutes ago, Jack Reacher said: I am so struggling to find wheels/tyres that might work, i love the fastrax arrows other than they balloon like crazy, and wont come of the rims, so now i have the stock tyres on to see how they perform but im not holding much hope . Foam donuts were recommended but not sure what wheels to use as the foams are 70mm OD and 45mm ID It says the foams fit standard 2.2” rims 👍 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redback Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Have your tried belted 1/8th buggy wheels and tires, just need a 12mm to 17mm adaptor and can test the hyper tires (that wont be belted also) so you will need some 1/8th belted at some point for 100 anyway. If you can use 1/8th on your vantage should be good bang for your buck and no ballooning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted April 16, 2021 Author Share Posted April 16, 2021 5 minutes ago, Redback said: Have your tried belted 1/8th buggy wheels and tires, just need a 12mm to 17mm adaptor and can test the hyper tires (that wont be belted also) so you will need some 1/8th belted at some point for 100 anyway. If you can use 1/8th on your vantage should be good bang for your buck and no ballooning. I have belted GRP s7`s on the hyper but they are to large for the Vantage, plus as the vantage project is winding down i am reluctant to spend a lot more on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redback Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 10 minutes ago, Jack Reacher said: I have belted GRP s7`s on the hyper but they are to large for the Vantage, plus as the vantage project is winding down i am reluctant to spend a lot more on it They shouldnt be to large for going in a straight line, adaptors are cheaper than 4 wheels and tires. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted April 16, 2021 Author Share Posted April 16, 2021 13 minutes ago, Redback said: They shouldnt be to large for going in a straight line, adaptors are cheaper than 4 wheels and tires. Okay sounds like a plan, the larger 98mm diameter might just get this sucker to the original target of 70mph 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 12 hours ago, Jack Reacher said: Okay sounds like a plan, the larger 98mm diameter might just get this sucker to the original target of 70mph I don’t know for certain but I’m pretty sure the GRP’s will be more like drift wheels on a small lightweight plastic buggy ? It’s worth a shot anyway for the price of the adapters 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share Posted April 17, 2021 5 minutes ago, tomr said: I don’t know for certain but I’m pretty sure the GRP’s will be more like drift wheels on a small lightweight plastic buggy ? It’s worth a shot anyway for the price of the adapters 👍 I have ordered the adaptors, might look at splashing out on a set of 1/8th contact foams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share Posted April 17, 2021 While i wait for hex adaptors to arrive decided to use plastic tubing on the shocks to restrict travel, now got about 6mm rear and 8mm front travel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Jack Reacher said: While i wait for hex adaptors to arrive decided to use plastic tubing on the shocks to restrict travel, now got about 6mm rear and 8mm front travel If you haven’t already watch this vid from 3.18 .Showing how to set the chassis up with the spring preload. It might help it run a bit better . Remember to put your batt in first 👍 Edited April 17, 2021 by tomr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lone-wolf Posted April 18, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 18, 2021 New PB with Vantage at little car park on stock FTX tyres, they proved pretty grippy, i do feel i maxed it it today and got 53.99 MPH, the motor was pretty hot after a few runs and might look at a higher KV for it, pleased to up the speed 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redback Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Flying there mate, thats the sound of speed runs! What kv motor you using atm? Maybe a 4000kv+ would be good, but really its going to be down to gearing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted April 18, 2021 Author Share Posted April 18, 2021 11 minutes ago, Redback said: Flying there mate, thats the sound of speed runs! What kv motor you using atm? Maybe a 4000kv+ would be good, but really its going to be down to gearing. its a 3660 3300kv motor in there, i do think the mesh is a tad tight but hardly anything in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redback Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 2 hours ago, Jack Reacher said: its a 3660 3300kv motor in there, i do think the mesh is a tad tight but hardly anything in it Should be able to do 4s just fine with that motor, that should get you a good boost 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted April 18, 2021 Author Share Posted April 18, 2021 4 minutes ago, Redback said: Should be able to do 4s just fine with that motor, that should get you a good boost I have ordered 1/8th foams for it, will try 4S with the foams as they are a little less in diameter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted April 23, 2021 Author Share Posted April 23, 2021 One step forward, 2 steps back I got 17mm hex adaptors, then ordered 70mm 1/8th contact foams, but they are nitro not hex drive, my mistake now hoping WS will take them back otherwise i have just thrown away about £37 on tyres and adaptors, unless the 17mm adaptors come of (think thread lock) then the vantage is grounded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redback Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Well least the hobao tires will now fit the vantage? Do the contacts not fit the hobao? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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