dazp1976 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 (edited) 5 hours ago, bertberr said: Without going back over 507 pages can anyone suggest a motor mount for a trophy 3.5 v1 buggy brushless conversion? Something available easily in uk. I take it a losi 8 tray would be ok? Cheers This is the standard flux one and will fit straight on the 3.5 to the 2 diff mount holes: I don't know any others that fit at present. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HPI-RACING-TROPHY-TRUGGY-FLUX-101674-MOTOR-MOUNT-TROPHY-FLUX-SERIES-ORANGE-/311519823195?hash=item488807455b:g:U74AAOxyRhBS9Rge It does have an extra outer mounting hole in it and I recommend drilling the extra one in chassis for more strength. The mount can snap in a head on. May need this if motor is over 42mm can diameter: (ie flux tork 2200) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HPI-Racing-101801-Center-Gearbox-Mounting-Plate-Trophy-Truggy-/301265551116?hash=item4624d37f0c:g:ZccAAOSw-ndToQYR But can't find decent price in u.k. If you look at the Truggy chassis for example (don't have a buggy one) you will see where the leg sticks out on the orange center mount there is an extra 3rd hole next to the 2 normal center diff mount holes (between the 2 screws) That's the extra hole I mean Edited January 31, 2016 by dazp1976 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 What weight diff oil would you guys recommend for the buggy flux? I was going to lock the centre but I think I'll try 50k as a starting point but I have no idea for front and rear. I only bash on dirt and grass, no racing for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 1 hour ago, everclear1984 said: What weight diff oil would you guys recommend for the buggy flux? I was going to lock the centre but I think I'll try 50k as a starting point but I have no idea for front and rear. I only bash on dirt and grass, no racing for me. 50c will be fine. I use 10f 30c 7r in the Truggy these days seems to give a good balance. Tried 20f 10r before and it spun out a lot so I assume the buggy would prob react the same. The Vorza flux uses 5f 100c 5r . I would go with 10f - 50c - 7r myself. I'd get these 3 fastrax oils together, works out at ok price and I've had no troubles using it. They only do 60k round that weight but is close enough http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371533110256 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391365202932 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252208690990 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 19 minutes ago, dazp1976 said: 50c will be fine. I use 10f 30c 7r in the Truggy these days seems to give a good balance. Tried 20f 10r before and it spun out a lot so I assume the buggy would prob react the same. The Vorza flux uses 5f 100c 5r . I would go with 10f - 50c - 7r myself. I'd get these 3 fastrax oils together, works out at ok price and I've had no troubles using it. They only do 60k round that weight but is close enough http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371533110256 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391365202932 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252208690990 Thanks, I use Fastrax shock oil so don't have a problem buying their diff oil. I'll try that combination and see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestInPieces Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Is it normal for a 6v hump pack reading over 7v on my charger?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestInPieces Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Xbox power supply powering my charger [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 (edited) 2 hours ago, RestInPieces said: Is it normal for a 6v hump pack reading over 7v on my charger?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That's what I want to know too?? All I can say is my chargeable AA's could go at least 1.45v easy (1.2v nom) so if I have 5 of those together I would get 7.25v total. Makes sense but does this equasion follow with a hump pack too? Edit: Going to bench test my rx + servos in a bit in the D812 and see if owt blows up at that voltage never dealt with hump packs b4. Edit: I'd say it's right from the maths above and the servo's or rx have some kind of regulator built in. Just did a rigorous 10 mins bench test with Savox 1256 + 1258 and all was fine. Dropped 0.5v so I reckon this old 1200mah I have will go about 40 mins!!! Need a larger one me thinks or 2. Those Savox are noisy. I was thinking of a life pack but spending double money for the same capacity as a hump doesn't make sense to me especially when you can get a reasonable 1600mah hump pack for like around £10. All I need now is a better wall charger for it too the one I found lying around charges at 75mah yes not 750, 75! not worth getting the 400w + psu jobbie for the flux out. Edited February 1, 2016 by dazp1976 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) 2 hours ago, RestInPieces said: Xbox power supply powering my charger Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Is that the 80w? PSU brick: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-7A-84W-AC-DC-Adapter-Power-Powering-Supply-for-LED-CCTV-Cameras-5-5mmx2-1mm-/400536283613?hash=item5d41d2a9dd:g:p5gAAOSwgNRV7vpm Highest rated brick type I've found so far. Would have been better to tap a molex on the pc for charging something that small yellow=12v+ black=grd instead of hacking the xbox Edited February 1, 2016 by dazp1976 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestInPieces Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Didnt need it so i thought i would use it! 12v at 16amps. Plenty off juice Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 8 hours ago, RestInPieces said: Didnt need it so i thought i would use it! 12v at 16amps. Plenty off juice Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I must admit you're onto something hacking the xbox brick. The general brick psu's you can get don't even come close to the power of those and for almost identical price. All I seem to see is 7A 84W which will just about do an Accucel 6 80w. Now power rates from the xbox bricks: Double!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestInPieces Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Yeah and its easy to do! You can get them for a few quid. Mine was only £5 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pug=309 Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Hi guys, long time no see, im now getting the gt our of hibernation ready for if the weather actually gets reasonable enough to get out Heres's a little ebay spend to get me started Not too bad for £13 posted, i also have a pair of de racing (i think) d8t mud guards on there way tòo, axles stripped and new bearings on, bumper bracket being repaired, now just to get a new piston/liner or new engine and clutch shoes and ill be ready to run Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Bring on the better weather! Having to clean this every time I go out is getting old now lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Proper dirty, I loves it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 3 minutes ago, Sully said: Proper dirty, I loves it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk All fun and games til you get it home It's all shiny again now, ready to get s**t high another day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Yea I need to plan my strip down cleans for when her is on a nightshift so I can have the kitchen without earache Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 7 minutes ago, Sully said: Yea I need to plan my strip down cleans for when her is on a nightshift so I can have the kitchen without earache Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That's exactly how it works in my house except I have morning to myself. Everything get stripped down then it goes in the shower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pug=309 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 17 hours ago, everclear1984 said: Bring on the better weather! Having to clean this every time I go out is getting old now lol That is the way to do it, sod cleaning that up though Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 1 hour ago, pug=309 said: That is the way to do it, sod cleaning that up though Allan Finished cleaning it today, ready to go again at the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestInPieces Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 You dont need to clean it every time! Just keep the bearings in order and keep up the wd40 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 3 minutes ago, RestInPieces said: You dont need to clean it every time! Just keep the bearings in order and keep up the wd40 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I wouldn't wd bearings myself, dries them out and fail prematurely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestInPieces Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I grease bearings, is that ok? Wd40 all the steel parts Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestInPieces Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Adding a switch into my xbox supply, there is a little fan inside to keep it all cool! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 46 minutes ago, RestInPieces said: You dont need to clean it every time! Just keep the bearings in order and keep up the wd40 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I left my Blitz dirty if there was only going to be a few days between bashes and it showed. The Trophy is easy to clean in comparison, everything just unscrews from the chassis. I'll keep it up, at least until the novelty wears off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 12 minutes ago, RestInPieces said: I grease bearings, is that ok? Wd40 all the steel parts Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk A bit of grease on the bearings should help to keep moisture out but too much will attract dirt. I just use wd40 but as Daz says, it's not ideal. Bearings are fairly cheap though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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