Popular Post .AJ. Posted January 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 13, 2023 I’ve not seen many of these on here! Anyway I’ve now got one, I swapped it for my Kraton 8s….. I’ve only managed a brief look at it and a quick test run around the flat, I was impressed with the smoothness of the big scaled up FOC style Spektrum combo, the steering servo isn’t great though, I think it’s only rated at 40kg which will never be great in such a big truck, so I’ll address that straightaway. Also it’s screaming out for some bling bling wheels 😂 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 blingy wheels will look ace on it mate 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 I would kinda like one but they are to rich for me, good truck though...........i spy a guitar amp did not know you played 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post .AJ. Posted January 13, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 13, 2023 I’m learning 😂 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53HRA Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Miss it already mate think I’ll end up getting another one down the line, there’s nothing out there like them 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PraetoR Posted January 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 13, 2023 (edited) I bet it takes some pretty crazy terrain to get that thing stuck! The truck, not the bass guitar... Edited January 13, 2023 by PraetoR 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 10 hours ago, 53HRA said: Miss it already mate think I’ll end up getting another one down the line, there’s nothing out there like them Did you use it? Looks brand new haha 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted January 14, 2023 Author Share Posted January 14, 2023 Not a mark on it 👌🏼 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53HRA Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 4 hours ago, Kpowell911 said: Did you use it? Looks brand new haha It climbed the complete staircase a few times with ease, after that I think I didn’t need to see anymore action 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted January 14, 2023 Author Share Posted January 14, 2023 Been given some advice before running it, first is clean out all the horrible grease in the axles and transmission and grease with something more suitable, shim the diffs and clean the slipper clutch… I opened up the rear axle and here’s said grease It’s a really sticky and frankly horrid silicone grease,, I’ve cleaned it all up and went to shim the diff, it probably needs a 0.2 thick shim but I don’t have any the right size, so I’ve put it all back to together until have the correct shims (12mm id) and I want to get some heavy duty cleaner before I rip into the front axle and transmission…. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted January 14, 2023 Author Share Posted January 14, 2023 There’s a good vid here about the grease, shimming etc.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 your really getting into the crawlers these days and really looking forward to a video of it running 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted January 14, 2023 Author Share Posted January 14, 2023 It will be a while till it’s run, I’ve got zero interest in getting it all muddy 🤣🤣🤣 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 yeh but they look really good muddy 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyroo Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Looks great AJ and great timing - I got the honcho for Christmas - so I'll be following this thread looking out for all your tips etc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted January 14, 2023 Author Share Posted January 14, 2023 56 minutes ago, Daddyroo said: Looks great AJ and great timing - I got the honcho for Christmas - so I'll be following this thread looking out for all your tips etc You know the rules, we need pictures 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyroo Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Excuse the blue floor as I took this at work where the lighting is much better! Fitted a 4 inch light bar to the bumper and will probably fit some switches somewhere to allow some lights to be controlled. Also in the pic is a much larger wheel I'm contemplating for more of a road look - tyres to fit are same diameter but about an inch wider. Wheel fits fine but the tyres will be close to the shocks 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post .AJ. Posted January 18, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 18, 2023 Got rid the rubbish stock servo and fitted a 100kg AGFRC servo To power it I’ve got a Hobbywing 10a bec set to 8.4v, I’ve also made up a bypass so only the servo get the full bec voltage and the rest including the RX, shift servo and LEDs still gets a safe 6v from the ESC bec…. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 100 kilo thats a beast of a servo mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyroo Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Decided whilst fitting switches I'd try dechroming the front light buckets a bit - and then wished I hadn't started as the chrome is quite thick. Still, a lot of scratching and a blob or two of black paint and below is the result, on one side so far..... Switch wise I'm thinking one for the headlights and another for the light bar and pillar lights leaving the bumper and rear lights on permanently. Did a quick first test run around the lounge (scaring the dogs in the process) and I agree with AJ, the steering isn't great but that will have to wait. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted January 19, 2023 Author Share Posted January 19, 2023 I’ve got a real basic light controller I’ll be fitting, it’s something like this, I’ve had it kicking around in my spares box’s for years…. It has 2 channels and and 5 modes Off Channel 1 on Channel 2 on Channel 1&2 on Channel 1&2 in flashing random rave mode 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 (edited) the flashing rave mode will probably drive ya nuts lol Edited January 19, 2023 by Stormbringer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted January 19, 2023 Author Share Posted January 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Stormbringer said: the flashing rave mode will probably drive ya nuts lol Cosmo ain’t sure about it 🤣🤣🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 yeh he aint happy youve spoilt his new truck 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyroo Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 I reckon cosmo will fit behind the wheel given how big these are... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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