Popular Post SWF Posted June 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2022 (edited) It’s here!!!!! Going to watch the CompetitionX build videos a couple of times and then dive in. It looks like it works best with a low profile servo, need recommendation’s for a decent option please and a sensored esc. Is a Hobbywing XR10 Stock a good option with a 10.5 turn motor? Then it’ll be a body, it’d be Delta Integrale if it weren’t for the sticker hell. Hmm? I’ll post the odd picture as it goes along, if anybody is interested? Cheers Steve Edited June 21, 2022 by SWF Spelling 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGinge Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 15 minutes ago, SWF said: I’ll post the odd picture as it goes along, if anybody is interested? Yes please. Will be nice to see how this compares to the XV-01 and the LC Racing PTG-2. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorrylemming Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 The XR10 juststock (G2.1 or G3) is cutting it close with a 10.5t motor. I'd run a quicrun 10bl120 with a 10.5t or I'd drop to a 13.5t with a juststock. The juststock can power a 7. 4v high voltage servo which would be nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWF Posted June 21, 2022 Author Share Posted June 21, 2022 1 hour ago, lorrylemming said: The XR10 juststock (G2.1 or G3) is cutting it close with a 10.5t motor. I'd run a quicrun 10bl120 with a 10.5t or I'd drop to a 13.5t with a juststock. The juststock can power a 7. 4v high voltage servo which would be nice. Thanks lorrylemming, quicrun 10bl120 looks to be suitable and good value to boot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SWF Posted July 5, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 5, 2022 (edited) Hi It’s been slow progress to here, as a couple of parts were missing from the kit. The wonderful LHS had this sorted in short order, then work got in the way 😪. Well it went together very well, built to the manual, and the suspension feels plush, especially when I compare it to my TT02! The only upgrade I’ve fitted are a set of alloy wheel hex’s. Just waiting for the electronics now. It’s designed to take a low profile servo, though standard do fit, I’ve ordered one to make it just so. There’s a 13.5t Surpass V5R, Hobbywing XR10 Pro Stock Spec and a Savox 2263 servo going in, all on the way as we speak. Once that’s all done, it’ll be time to pick a body? Anyway, this is how it looks now. Cheers Edited July 5, 2022 by SWF Servo 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 On 05/07/2022 at 22:04, SWF said: Hi It’s been slow progress to here, as a couple of parts were missing from the kit. The wonderful LHS had this sorted in short order, then work got in the way 😪. Well it went together very well, built to the manual, and the suspension feels plush, especially when I compare it to my TT02! The only upgrade I’ve fitted are a set of alloy wheel hex’s. Just waiting for the electronics now. It’s designed to take a low profile servo, though standard do fit, I’ve ordered one to make it just so. There’s a 13.5t Surpass V5R, Hobbywing XR10 Pro Stock Spec and a Savox 2263 servo going in, all on the way as we speak. Once that’s all done, it’ll be time to pick a body? Anyway, this is how it looks now. Cheers Anymore updates? Ive just bought a kit and should be with me tomorrow 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SWF Posted July 21, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 21, 2022 Hi You’ll enjoy the build, it goes together well. Still not run it yet. All the electronics are in and ready to go, I just need to get the bodyfilm off and stickers fitted, but that might take a while as I’m rubbish with them! Take care when cutting out the body cover, I rushed and missed the tab around servo pushrod. A substitute has been fashioned. Also, the foam was difficult to cut, at least for me. The motor might be a bit too much I’m thinking, it’s 13.5 turns, but with 30 degrees static, then 10 degrees boost and a further 10 degrees turbo, it is working out at 4200kv, should be fun though! Any questions about the build, feel free, but I’m sure you’ve got it covered. Here’s how it’s looking so far. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Sweet, electrics wise I’m going for this, nothing fancy, along with a Power HD R12 servo, i reckon it should work well 👍 https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/hobbywing-justock-combo-g3-esc-plus-justock-g21-135t-motor-1339937 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SWF Posted July 22, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 22, 2022 Well the paint has turned out just as I wanted it, now the job of fitting the stickers! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shergar Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 That looks great 👍 What is the colour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWF Posted July 23, 2022 Author Share Posted July 23, 2022 It’s Tamiya PS-48, Semi Gloss Anodised Aluminum, backed with black. Wanted a reflective look, which appears to have worked a treat! Cheers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SWF Posted July 28, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2022 Phew! Spent over 5 hours putting stickers on today. Water technique worked wonders, don’t think I could’ve done it otherwise. Well, a few creases and a little tearing around the wheel arches, but overall happy enough with the result. All ready for some shakedown runs now, shame I’m about to start a run of night’s! What do you think people? 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Doesnt look bad at all mate 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Looks really good mate 👌 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windz1000r Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Looks fantastic makes me want to build one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shergar Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Thats just lovely 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWF Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 (edited) Hi Just waiting for a bodyshell to paint up as a beater, so that it can be used as intended, can’t bear the thought of trashing the chrome one! So, I need help? Ive got the slipper and centre diff but can’t decide which to fit? Was thinking of fitting the centre diff and the 40 tooth in the front, but maybe should try the slipper first, with the standard 39 at each end, to get an idea of the out of box balance? If I go with the centre diff, was thinking either f-c-r, 10k-10k-3k or 10k-30k-3k, what do you think? Tamiya suggest 3k in the centre diff, which sounds a bit thin to me, particularly if one end or other is underdriven. Got the alloy/adjustable suspension holders too, so lots of adjustments to play with, once I get it running. All help is much appreciated! Cheers Steve Edited August 4, 2022 by SWF Update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWF Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 Just a note to anyone whom wants to fit the alloy suspension holders, here is a list of the parts, as Tamiya only show the XH part as being for the XV02. You need 2 x 22055 (XV02 Aluminium Adjustable Suspension Mount XH), 2 x 54884 (RC Separate Aluminium Suspension Mounts A in blue aluminium) *OR* 54940 (RC Separate Aluminium Suspension Mounts A in brass) and 1 x 53539 (Aluminium Spacer Set). The part 53539 are alloy spacers which are required, as I found that the arms were too tight with the standard plastic spacers, once the XH (22055) parts were fitted. I only obtained the 22055 first, then found the other required part numbers on the supplied paperwork. Parts 53539 and 54884 are on order and should be here later next week. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWF Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 Beater body ready, iPad camera has toned it down a little! Just got to decide on the slipper or centre diff now, though starting with the slipper and matching drive ratios at each end is probably the right thing to do, to get a feel for how it is out of the box? Maiden voyage tomorrow! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SWF Posted August 7, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 7, 2022 (edited) First run complete without any major problems. Laid out a short track on some hardpacked gravel to check how it drives. The handling is really good, very easy to control, far better than the TT02 that I have. Not sure it needs the underdrive on the front to get the tail around as it slides nicely as it is, on gravel anyway. Despite the chassis cover, lots of small stones got inside, though not so much dust, sort of the opposite of what I would have thought? The only issues were the esc fan stopped working, though this is working now I’ve got home so it must have been a stone. Then I found that both of the outer rear hinge pins had worked there way out, towards the front of the car. The wheels had prevented them from coming out completely, luckily! I have now added a securing screw on the front side of each arm. There is a hole there for it, I think the arms are reversible, the manual shows this screw being fitted at an earlier stage in the manual and I missed it! It’s a shame that the area that I thought would work though has too many loose 1 to 1.5cm stones scattered around, so doubt this will get much use until I find a better spot to run on. Cheers Steve Edited August 11, 2022 by SWF Error 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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