MAZ Posted July 4, 2023 Author Share Posted July 4, 2023 I put the front diff case together last night but totally ballsed up a shim that sits next to a bearing on the diff. Not sure how important it is as its not even included in the instructions for the rtr Hyper ST.. Its in the exploded diagram that was included with the instructions and its also in the Pro instructions It got all bent up whilst trying to fit it into the diff case I ended up using some metal snips to cut it out as it was easier than taking the diff apart. It was knackered anyway so... 🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️ There was also a small countersunk screw that was missing, bodged it in place with different one from the bag of various screws. Should be fine... 🤔 Its getting there slowly 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 im not sure how important that shim is either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 If there's minimal sideways play when diff assembled in housing then shim isnt critical. Normally shims go between bearing and gear not on outside. I havent had mine apart for a long time so dont remember there being a shim. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAZ Posted July 8, 2023 Author Share Posted July 8, 2023 Did a bit more today These were an absolute bugger to fit. I ended up using a drill to help thread the plastic. There's no way I could've done it by hand And thats where I'm at now 🙂 Think I might do a bit more later whilst watching Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 its coming on nicely tho mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAZ Posted July 8, 2023 Author Share Posted July 8, 2023 Not bad, not bad at all... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 Seeing that pic i can see theres quite a few differences tween yours and the rtr version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAZ Posted July 8, 2023 Author Share Posted July 8, 2023 9 minutes ago, Stormbringer said: Seeing that pic i can see theres quite a few differences tween yours and the rtr version I think the chassis is different and the front and rear shock towers are cnc pieces. Is there anything else you've noticed thats different? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 yeh the hinge pin holder at front of dif is cnc i think my 1 was/is plastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAZ Posted July 9, 2023 Author Share Posted July 9, 2023 (edited) Stuff I did today.... Firstly realised that I'd overfilled the diff I'm now going to get the front diff out to make sure that isn't overfilled either 🤦🏻♂️🤬🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️ Used a drill to help tap the threads for the turnbuckles That made life easier Then started work on the back end And finally, the centre diff and chassis braces There is one mod that I'm going to sort out as soon as I can I'll be ditching the e-clip and replacing it with a nut and bolt I'm really happy with what I've gotten done today 🙂 🙂 Edited July 9, 2023 by MAZ Picture in wrong place 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 Starting to really come together now mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAZ Posted July 9, 2023 Author Share Posted July 9, 2023 7 minutes ago, Stormbringer said: Starting to really come together now mate Thank you 😁😁 I probably needed to do some real life stuff, getting ready for work tomorrow, washing up, washing clothes etc etc. I managed to quite successfully put it all off until now lol Go me 🤣🤦🏻♂️🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 Have you decided on esc/motor combo yet ? Im using the Hobbywing max 8 esc with a 2200 kv motor on a 15 or 16 tooth pinion (pretty sure its the 16) and it goes well. It also runs fairly cool 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAZ Posted July 10, 2023 Author Share Posted July 10, 2023 11 hours ago, Stormbringer said: Have you decided on esc/motor combo yet ? Im using the Hobbywing max 8 esc with a 2200 kv motor on a 15 or 16 tooth pinion (pretty sure its the 16) and it goes well. It also runs fairly cool Tbh I'm not sure what brushless system I'll be using. The one I had years ago was 4282 leopard motor 2000kv and a Hobbywing 150a esc I'll start having a proper look around as all of sudden I seem to be a lot closer to needing one than I was like a week ago lol Budget wise I'm also not sure, PayPal's pay-in-three has made things a lot more /affordable manageable when it comes to better quality/more expensive items. It doesn't mean I'm going to spend a small fortune but it does mean that I probably will 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAZ Posted August 7, 2023 Author Share Posted August 7, 2023 Good morning to any and all that are reading this 🙂 its been a little while since I last updated this thread so thought I'd post some pics of where I'm up to I didn't want to cut the graphite (?) radiotray that comes with the pro kit sonI got the rtr version I cut it to the shape I wanted Then sprayed it black Did a quick mock up of what the servo and motor mount will look like once they're installed properly The servo is a savox 1256 and the motor mount is from a Hyper SS or Cage (I think) I've also made up the shocks but I think I'll be swapping them out for some nice big bore ones at a later date This evening I'll be going over what I've already built and putting threadlock where needed And lastly... My motor and esc have arrived 🙂 🙂 Its all slowly getting there 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 At least your making good progress mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAZ Posted December 13, 2023 Author Share Posted December 13, 2023 Build update Its been awhile since I last updated the build so thought I'd give it a little update this evening 🙂 When I was preparing to drill out some holes in the chassis for the battery tray and the motor mount I realised both diffs were leaking I stripped back the diffs from their housings and sorted them out - I'm pretty sure I'd already done this once before.. maybe twice before.. In between sorting the diffs out and drilling out the chassis I also picked up some big bore shocks from ebay. I decided to give them a clean up as it was a great way of putting off drilling the chassis whilst still doing some valid rc stuff The shock oil definitely needed changing I used this for drilling the chassis Next time I do any drilling like this, I'm definitely buying a drill press. I had the dremel already (which I love) and saw that you could get the drill press accessory. Thought it was a cool idea at the time but it was mostly just annoying to use lol. I've drilled a little bit more since then and fitted the motor mount and battery tray I may drill one more hole to secure the battery tray but I'm still on the fence with that one.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAZ Posted December 13, 2023 Author Share Posted December 13, 2023 Not sure if I've mentioned this but I'm basing my build on an old forum members build Its quite helpful when it comes to the battery tray 🙂 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 its coming on tho what tray did you use ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAZ Posted December 13, 2023 Author Share Posted December 13, 2023 4 minutes ago, Stormbringer said: its coming on tho what tray did you use ? I went for a losi 8ight battery tray I did get another tray to use just in case I didn't get on with the losi tray. The other one came from a Hyper Ss/sst/vs2 It worked okay with the losi one though 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 I got 1 of those years ago but when i came to do the conversion i couldnt find it and had to buy another tray lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAZ Posted February 15 Author Share Posted February 15 Its been a little while since my last update so thought I'd pop back here and upload some progress pics. This build is very much a slow burn and it'll take as long as it takes, which I'm fine with 🙂 I've recently bought a few more essential bits.. I always wanted a Spektrum transmitter and really liked the look of this one. The one handed control option, impact protection, and water resistance definitely made me want this. I needed a charger as well I think this one is pretty decent? Got myself some batteries from Amazon as well. Hopefully they're not too terrible.. They came with Deans connectors which I don't think is ideal, especially as the esc is fitted with xt90 connectors. I've bought some bits that need soldering up Its been a few years since I've done any soldering and yessss I know that I could have purchased pre-made connectors which would've been cheaper and easier but I wanted to do it this way lol I'll be doing a bit of practice soldering first but that'll happen once I've decided what solder to buy/use I've got a couple of other bits and have done a little bit more on the truggy too but I'll post those up this evening if I get the chance. Its getting there slowly 🙂 🙂 Cheers 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Youl get there mate Zeee batteries are decent they are my goto brand I think youl like the Spekky tx as well I have the orange 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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