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[TT83]

Well...I hate the pins with e-clips the hold the A arm...

One of the e-clips fell off and cause a disaster...

Shock cap,A arm holster, sway bar links and bend A arm pin

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[dazp1976]

Well...I hate the pins with e-clips the hold the A arm...

One of the e-clips fell off and cause a disaster...

Shock cap,A arm holster, sway bar links and bend A arm pin

REV IT UP!!!!

This might be useful. I am running these all round on the arm ends for the hub carriers already with positive results (as long as you don't do them up too tight )

https://www.hpiracing.com/en/part/68184

And I'm going to run these on the inner arm / suspension braces-holders sometime soon:

https://www.hpiracing.com/en/part/109848

  Tower hobbies

Edited February 20, 2015 by dazp1976

[stevo2551]

They seem like a good upgrade to get, doesn't say a price though, they'll fit your truggy, but would they fit the buggy too? I'm yet to come across any issues with my e clips at the moment and it's bin in peices and back together quite a lot recently. But watch this now I've said that, I'm off out for a bash...probably need some later haha.

I have come across a good way to set the droop on mine instead of using screws and damaging chassis. I used the small bush/plastic bearing/spacer from the two posts that the servo saver goes onto after I upgraded to bearings. I put a ring of superglue around it and stuck it to the underside of the bottom arm right into the corners so it can't move and slip. Works well on Mine :-D

[dazp1976]

They seem like a good upgrade to get, doesn't say a price though, they'll fit your truggy, but would they fit the buggy too? I'm yet to come across any issues with my e clips at the moment and it's bin in peices and back together quite a lot recently. But watch this now I've said that, I'm off out for a bash...probably need some later haha.

I have come across a good way to set the droop on mine instead of using screws and damaging chassis. I used the small bush/plastic bearing/spacer from the two posts that the servo saver goes onto after I upgraded to bearings. I put a ring of superglue around it and stuck it to the underside of the bottom arm right into the corners so it can't move and slip. Works well on Mine :-D

R u in the u.k. ?

[dazp1976]

R u in the u.k. ?

I've just ordered these to try out:

2 sets of these: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDBWH

2 sets of these: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDBWK

The bottom ones are loads cheaper than the 68184 outer threaded. Might be a little bit longer but I can just put some kind of washer/spacer under the nut to get a good fit

All in (inc del) came to

Edited February 20, 2015 by dazp1976

[stevo2551]

Yeah I'm in England but wish I wasn't sometimes haha just been out, 45min to balance, 2mins drive, and 10 mins on foot to my bash spot...5mins playing and the heavens opened!

I really am impressed at the difference since doing all three diffs.

I have a couple of spare clips in my box of goodies for the inevitable, but let us know how you get on with those fitment wise. I'd imagine if they fit the truggy they'll fit the buggy?

[dazp1976]

Yeah I'm in England but wish I wasn't sometimes haha just been out, 45min to balance, 2mins drive, and 10 mins on foot to my bash spot...5mins playing and the heavens opened!

I really am impressed at the difference since doing all three diffs.

I have a couple of spare clips in my box of goodies for the inevitable, but let us know how you get on with those fitment wise. I'd imagine if they fit the truggy they'll fit the buggy?

Truggy and buggy use the same braces / hubs / carriers so they will fit both if they actually do fit. When I get them I'll post a photo of how they look. Hopefully they're sweet. I know for a fact that the threaded 68184 fit both ends just thought I'd try and find something even cheaper (I'm tight like that )

[Trophy1811]

To hazard a guess on 4x AA rechargeable batteries: If a servo uses say 350mah and receiver 100mah then 2 servos and a receiver will use 800mah combined so to run for say 2 hours solid you would need 1600mah or higher. However like I said before servos won't be as strong on 4.8v. So, however many tanks you can use in say 1hr 45 mins solid then that is the ballpark depending on your servos power consumption. I think 350mah is about right if not a little high

I man to get about 5 and a half tanks with a brand new set of aa

[dazp1976]

I man to get about 5 and a half tanks with a brand new set of aa

I thought you may have gotten more than that. Was that about an hours running or so? for future reference.

[Trophy1811]

I thought you may have gotten more than that. Was that about an hours running or so? for future reference.

it was more than I think think about hour and 20 mins something like that. I could of probably got more tanks out of it but I don't want to risk a run away

[dazp1976]

it was more than I think think about hour and 20 mins something like that. I could of probably got more tanks out of it but I don't want to risk a run away

No faith in the failsafe I made a close estimate of 1hr 45mins earlier then, I'm quite chuffed with that

Any longer though I'd probably hit boredom point anyways

Edited February 20, 2015 by dazp1976

[Sully]

Backto those E clips, I lost a couple a few months ago and just replaced like for like but that little mod you found looks like my next purchase, thanks muchly.

[Trophy1811]

No faith in the failsafe I made a close estimate of 1hr 45mins earlier then, I'm quite chuffed with that

Any longer though I'd probably hit boredom point anyways

that's why I stopped because I got bored???? I don't trust fail safe

[dazp1976]

that's why I stopped because I got bored???? I don't trust fail safe

:D :D I'm not that keen on the failsafe, have to test it every run with it on a stand. Brushless + 6s = damage!!!!!!

Edited February 20, 2015 by dazp1976

[Trophy1811]

:D :D I'm not that keen on the failsafe, have to test it every run with it on a stand. Brushless + 6s = damage!!!!!!

I was going to get the flux but got nitro instead

[dazp1976]

I was going to get the flux but got nitro instead

I think you made a wise choice. The flux needs a lot more upgrading for reliability. The silly amount of off the line power brushless produces rips the drivetrain to bits!!!!!! I also don't rate the stock system that comes with it, definitely not on grassy surfaces. My neighborhood frowned a little with my nitro one.

[stevo2551]

Been out for an early morning bash on the park, gave it some abuse and broke nothing new haha but did loose one of my droop 'washers' but hey ho was a good run...

[TT83]

This might be useful. I am running these all round on the arm ends for the hub carriers already with positive results (as long as you don't do them up too tight )

https://www.hpiracing.com/en/part/68184

And I'm going to run these on the inner arm / suspension braces-holders sometime soon:

https://www.hpiracing.com/en/part/109848

[emoji106] Tower hobbies

Nice...Thanks...I'll get them right away...

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[TT83]

Well...now my steering servo it's gone...what you guys recommend...???

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[chrisp]

Well...now my steering servo it's gone...what you guys recommend...???

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[chrisp]

I got savox sc-0252mg on mine. Digital high torque high speed servo from PBM racing in Nottingham. Once fitted noticed a big big difference. Cost

[dazp1976]

 

 

I've noticed that a lot of people rate the Savox servo's. I got a good price on a HPI SF-50 and so far no issues after 5 months (touch wood) It isn't massively fast but plenty of torque.

Edited February 22, 2015 by dazp1976

[chrisp]

i also put aluminium servo arm on cause the plastic ones can slip and throw steering off....

http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/31803-/

this is mine

[Shiesty2000]

This might be useful. I am running these all round on the arm ends for the hub carriers already with positive results (as long as you don't do them up too tight )

https://www.hpiracing.com/en/part/68184

And I'm going to run these on the inner arm / suspension braces-holders sometime soon:

https://www.hpiracing.com/en/part/109848

Tower hobbies

So those will replace these?

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXBTUN

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCJEW&P=ML

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCJEX&P=ML

[Trophy1811]

Been out for an early morning bash on the park, gave it some abuse and broke nothing new haha but did loose one of my droop 'washers' but hey ho was a good run...

I've lost all them foam washers