Steve-O2021 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Just wondering is the Gmade R1 a good crawler to go with? Any things to look out on them? Any weaknesses? Any must do mods? Thanks 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 They are pretty good you need to have @tomr opinion on it he did post some stuff in the Gmade thread 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redback Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Didn't like mine, too top heavy, wheel base to short even at extended wheel base. Shocking shocks and weak portal gears, long term they are not a keeper. The tires were probably the best part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-O2021 Posted January 22, 2023 Author Share Posted January 22, 2023 47 minutes ago, Redback said: Didn't like mine, too top heavy, wheel base to short even at extended wheel base. Shocking shocks and weak portal gears, long term they are not a keeper. The tires were probably the best part. Aahhh balls, didn't want to read that lol... I suppose it will be classed as an upgrade over my HSP 1/8 Crawler? Or is it a downgrade????? The HSP 1/8 seems a very capable crawler but for me the gears are a weak point.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-O2021 Posted January 22, 2023 Author Share Posted January 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Lone-wolf said: They are pretty good you need to have @tomr opinion on it he did post some stuff in the Gmade thread Will check this 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Steve-O2021 said: Will check this 🙂 could be worth looking at ravine or just come away from this design and go with a scale crawler also i may be selling my Injora modded rock buggy, like the G1 but no portals Edited January 22, 2023 by Lone-wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, Steve-O2021 said: Will check this 🙂 I enjoy mine and I’m yet to break anything on it. Not sure if Gmade improved the quality of the materials used but all the gears on mine have been fine so have the shocks with no leaks and work great. IMO You do need to lengthen the wheelbase and relocate the battery to the front axle to get the most out of it. some R1 info and videos from page 6 onwards in the link below 👍 im running mine with 355mm wheelbase and a 2000mah 2s battery on the front axle Edited January 22, 2023 by tomr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-O2021 Posted January 22, 2023 Author Share Posted January 22, 2023 51 minutes ago, tomr said: I enjoy mine and I’m yet to break anything on it. Not sure if Gmade improved the quality of the materials used but all the gears on mine have been fine so have the shocks with no leaks and work great. IMO You do need to lengthen the wheelbase and relocate the battery to the front axle to get the most out of it. some R1 info and videos from page 6 onwards in the link below 👍 im running mine with 355mm wheelbase and a 2000mah 2s battery on the front axle Nice, I paid £130 for one used (well £150 but I had a £20 voucher to use) did that seem a good price? Thanks 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, Steve-O2021 said: Nice, I paid £130 for one used (well £150 but I had a £20 voucher to use) did that seem a good price? Thanks If it’s all there and in good working condition I’d say it’s a bargain mate 👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redback Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Agreed, dont burn 280+ on one that just dissapointed me, 2nd hand im sure you will be happy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-O2021 Posted January 23, 2023 Author Share Posted January 23, 2023 Cool thanks, suppose at that price I won't loose money if I goto sell it on 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-O2021 Posted January 23, 2023 Author Share Posted January 23, 2023 18 hours ago, tomr said: I enjoy mine and I’m yet to break anything on it. Not sure if Gmade improved the quality of the materials used but all the gears on mine have been fine so have the shocks with no leaks and work great. IMO You do need to lengthen the wheelbase and relocate the battery to the front axle to get the most out of it. some R1 info and videos from page 6 onwards in the link below 👍 im running mine with 355mm wheelbase and a 2000mah 2s battery on the front axle What parts do I need to do the extension mod? Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 9 hours ago, Steve-O2021 said: What parts do I need to do the extension mod? Thanks Pretty sure I used a 324mm link kit like this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/403986815566?hash=item5e0f7d9a4e:g:0l8AAOSwoO9jbHOB&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA4HtiCdHNnFENhAr3COXsRrne1gb5bKQ1OU0lpm8AVJP9HGd4yzluFfaqAnfyJg3kLZgfMfpAzRCey1xRYb%2B49aRCCOy3XAX3fqB2J15AbqlaweOgXQ2Z47tL3Ewts3KIJV2eDtXpyqXGVSX9XGUsdUThm85KY43AXU2D4yRaxULxykFtECfiDxQ9t18hllhj1704n81q%2BupaHgdkzrXDTf5qw%2BxV%2BNQsIcz7jYWcJBDBxmKXXbBTp6YqpxDcxcgv0%2BLqjo7ZrQDg8T0RK7i1odDYhWPE8VrqXNxq8upGTYgn|tkp%3ABFBMnNSWgLxh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggieC Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 I picked one up at the back end of summer. So far all I've done is the under-drive conversion for the rear axle. Looking at getting it out a bit more when it's a bit warmer! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-O2021 Posted January 24, 2023 Author Share Posted January 24, 2023 21 hours ago, tomr said: Pretty sure I used a 324mm link kit like this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/403986815566?hash=item5e0f7d9a4e:g:0l8AAOSwoO9jbHOB&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA4HtiCdHNnFENhAr3COXsRrne1gb5bKQ1OU0lpm8AVJP9HGd4yzluFfaqAnfyJg3kLZgfMfpAzRCey1xRYb%2B49aRCCOy3XAX3fqB2J15AbqlaweOgXQ2Z47tL3Ewts3KIJV2eDtXpyqXGVSX9XGUsdUThm85KY43AXU2D4yRaxULxykFtECfiDxQ9t18hllhj1704n81q%2BupaHgdkzrXDTf5qw%2BxV%2BNQsIcz7jYWcJBDBxmKXXbBTp6YqpxDcxcgv0%2BLqjo7ZrQDg8T0RK7i1odDYhWPE8VrqXNxq8upGTYgn|tkp%3ABFBMnNSWgLxh Thanks will look into them Another Q is what size lipo do these take? And 2 or 3 s? Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-O2021 Posted January 24, 2023 Author Share Posted January 24, 2023 21 hours ago, tomr said: Pretty sure I used a 324mm link kit like this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/403986815566?hash=item5e0f7d9a4e:g:0l8AAOSwoO9jbHOB&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA4HtiCdHNnFENhAr3COXsRrne1gb5bKQ1OU0lpm8AVJP9HGd4yzluFfaqAnfyJg3kLZgfMfpAzRCey1xRYb%2B49aRCCOy3XAX3fqB2J15AbqlaweOgXQ2Z47tL3Ewts3KIJV2eDtXpyqXGVSX9XGUsdUThm85KY43AXU2D4yRaxULxykFtECfiDxQ9t18hllhj1704n81q%2BupaHgdkzrXDTf5qw%2BxV%2BNQsIcz7jYWcJBDBxmKXXbBTp6YqpxDcxcgv0%2BLqjo7ZrQDg8T0RK7i1odDYhWPE8VrqXNxq8upGTYgn|tkp%3ABFBMnNSWgLxh Thanks will look into them Another Q is what size lipo do these take? And 2 or 3 s? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Steve-O2021 said: Thanks will look into them Another Q is what size lipo do these take? And 2 or 3 s? Thanks I personally run 2s, something around this size pack is ideal https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/core-rc-4000mah-74v-3060c-2s-shorty-lipo-389027 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-O2021 Posted January 30, 2023 Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 Had it out on Sunday and so far noticed - - Seems to lean to the left on acceleration or is this normal for crawlers when they are going full throttle? Not really an issue just looks funny lol - Could do with more grip, should I put a hole in the tyre or wheel to vent them to allow them to form rocks better? - Likes to wheelie over / tip over backwards going up inclines. Any tips for this? Wheel weights at the front? Was wondering if the underdrive mod would help as it would slow the rear rotation a little more at the rear Upgrades so far is 35kg servo I had spare and a 1080 esc on its way Also stripped all the gear areas down and packed them with grease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-O2021 Posted January 30, 2023 Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 On 23/01/2023 at 19:30, ReggieC said: I picked one up at the back end of summer. So far all I've done is the under-drive conversion for the rear axle. Looking at getting it out a bit more when it's a bit warmer! Think I will try this mod 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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