Element RC Trailrunner and Knightrunner owners thread

[Redback]

Even the STL files arnt cheap, but if you do purchase them, I can print in grey PLA shoot me a DM.

[Derka]

 

[tomr]

21 minutes ago, Derka said:

 

Oooh she’s a beauty 😍

[Daddyroo]

That does look good

[Stormbringer]

Looking good mate 

[Derka]

 

High clearance rear links fitted

 

[Alvarez]

On 01/02/2022 at 18:32, Derka said:

Gents, I'm looking into the Knightrunner front and rear light buckets from Knight Customs Shapeways store. 

 

For basic white plastic parts (£31.30), shipped (£13.40) processed as an economy service comes in at £46.29!

 

Does anyone here 3D Print or know of a cheaper way to source the light buckets?

I had the same predicament a couple of months back. I searched around and contacted a couple of 3D printing shops near me and most quoted me pretty much what it would cost to have Shapeways print it for me with postage on top.

However if you go with another company you have the additional cost of buying the 3D file too.

It's pricey for sure no matter which way you look at it. I just gave up and stuck with buying it from Shapeways as it's more convenient and they are a trusted source. Parts arrived in about 5 days with full tracking. Excellent quality stuff.

 

This has really made me consider purchasing a 3D printer later in the year just to avoid this cost/hassle.

[tomr]

Mine had its first run today 👍🏻 Looking forward to getting out with it again .

 

 

 

[BigGinge]

I originally asked this question over in the SC1-E thread about the Carisma Ford F-150 body but it looks like that won’t fit. So, would anyone who has the knight runner body shell please do me a favour and measure something for me?

 

I would like to know if the shell is wide enough to fit my TRX4 without me needing to trim the fenders. So if someone could take a measurement of the internal width near the wheel arches that would be brilliant. The picture below shows the fenders that I’m hoping this will clear, which are 200 mm (ish) across. 

 

[Derka]

215mm front and 210mm rear.

 

[BigGinge]

2 hours ago, Derka said:

215mm front and 210mm rear.

 

Thanks very much for that. Guess I know what to spend my birthday money on now. 

[BigGinge]

It would seem the body is out of stock everywhere now with no expected restock date. 😢

[Derka]

I only really do woodland trails so I didn't really encounter any limitations to the IFS but I have swapped it out for a solid axle. Visually I prefer it too, maybe I'm the odd one out but I find the IFS ugly and doesn't replicate an IFS truck visually. I did have the upgraded aluminium Bowhouse RC aluminium bell cranks and steering rank that cost $45 so I will be selling a complete IFS assembly very soon.

 

 

 

 

[Derka]

Which wheels?

 

 

[Alvarez]

Took my Knightrunner and the wifes Trailrunner down to the coast for some rock crawling. Couple of rolls but all going well.

Edited May 5, 2022 by Alvarez

[Stormbringer]

1 hour ago, Derka said:

Which wheels?

 

 

The 6 spoke on rear 1st choice then the 1 on front 2nd

[Redback]

same on the 5 6 spoke, good looking tires too

Edited May 5, 2022 by Redback
cant count

[tomr]

The 6 spoke for me 👍🏻

[Shergar]

Don’t listen to them, pick the front rims - though I have set exactly the same built here so I might be biased 🤣

[Alvarez]

Gotta pick the 6 spokes.

[Shergar]

I need to try some subliminal brainwashing here 😉

 

 

[BigGinge]

 

I may also be slightly biased. 

[Stormbringer]

Roflmao guys 

Still think the 6 spoke are nicer possibly cos they are different 

Edited May 5, 2022 by Stormbringer

[Derka]

 

[Shergar]

These rigs really seem awkward to pick wheels and tyres for, but you have really nailed it there 👍