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    Xmaxx battery and charger advice please

    in General - Electric

    Posted

    I'm in the throws of investing in a new traxxas xmaxx

     

    I am just trying to decide if I'm doing the right thing buying traxxas own battery and charger or I should go after market. If so which ones are best? 

     

    Iv been saving for ages so waiting a bit longer and not jumping into wasting cash would be a good idea 😜

     

    Many thanks. Dave 

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Losi mini t 2.0 stearing advice

    in General RC

    Posted

    Thanks pal. 

     

    No strange buzzing noise. It's a new 1/16th spectrum servo so I assumed it would be decent. It returns true with no splines missing. If you turn on the tx and Rx and put load on the servo saver it's stays kinked one way.. I think it must be a poor design. It's not even like it's working hard, this thing is tiny lol. I could understand it on an xmaxx 

    Losi mini t 2.0 stearing advice

    in General RC

    Posted

    14 hours ago, Bajadre said:

    could be the servo saver too weak as long as yoove reset the steering horn and centred the trim on the TX it prob the servo saver may need tightening down a tad could also just be the servo depending on the model if its an inhouse brand a better one will pull back centre 👍

    Thanks. This I what I thought. The servo saver won't go any tighter. I might try glue it shut. I know it will cause the servo to fail in time but it's pretty useless at the minute. 

     

    It's annoying because it came brand new like this. Anyway I should know better RTR = ready to rebuild 🤣

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    Losi mini t 2.0 stearing advice

    in General RC

    Posted

    This is happening to my model but I suppose could be applicable to everyone in the RC world.

     

    So I have a brand new losi mini t and whenever I center the stearing after a couple of turns up and down the street it kinks slightly off to the left. 

     

    I have made sure everything is tight or loose enough in the linkage to work. The servo saver is tight and no splines are missing on the servo. 

     

    Can anyone recommend something else I can try ? At this point I'm assuming it's a weak servo saver not allowing the wheels to set back to zero? 

     

    Many thanks.  Dave 

    Super clod buster advice please

    in General RC

    Posted

    49 minutes ago, johninderby said:

    Clod Buster is easy to mod. Axle mounted steering servos make a big improvement. Also fitting a proper 4 link suspension system helps. 

     

    My Bigfoot 16 Clod Buster

     

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    Bigfoot and TXT-2

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    TXT-2 chassis is a lot different to the Clod Buster

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    Nice ! Is that your clod? 

     

     

    Super clod buster advice please

    in General RC

    Posted

    19 minutes ago, mond said:

    The clod has a huge following and aftermarket part support but predominantly in the US, so you'll need to order from there. Rcbitz in the UK also stocks some parts, like wheels and tyres. You can pretty much use any shock of the right size on it.

     

    There's a few chassis available from people like Crawford Performance Engineering and the like.  RC4WD also carries parts. If you do a Google search for Trigger King, you'll see a ton of custom Clods being used there.  http://www.clodparts.com is also a good resource.

     

    There's also the alternative of a Tamiya TXT 2.  Matteo movies on YouTube has an awesome video of a hopped up TXT 2 with clod wheels on YouTube.

    Thanks for your input thats is just what i wanted to hear !. 

     

    I think im pretty set on the super clod buster as the price and ability to use it from the get go are a big advantage in my eyes. The txt 2 is a bit out of our price range and they dont look as good as the original txt i think if i could have afforded one at the time i would have got one of those :)

     

    Thanks again. Dave :)

    Super clod buster advice please

    in General RC

    Posted

    Hi chaps. 

     

    Im after a new kit to build with my daughter. We did the lunchbox a few years ago, the mad rat kit last year and now we are looking at the super clod buster. 

     

    She loves the lunchbox but would be good to have somthing that can be used for a bit of off road crawling and is slightly more capable. 

     

    As the clod buster has a cult following i was wondering if companys still exist that sell custom parts for the clod buster to make it better and stronger off road ? Upgraded chassis and shocks etc.. 

     

    It is kind of becoming a tradition at christmas time that we build some kind of kit so i thought this would be ideal ! 

     

    Cheers guys 

     

    Revo electric conversion ?

    in General RC

    Posted

    Hi guys i was hoping somone could help me. My revo engine is leaking from the flywheel and over heating so insted of spending a fortune trying to replace it with another odd ball after market unit i would try convert it to electric. 

     

    I already have 1/8th brushless running gear so im hoping it would be fairly streight forward getting and installing a conversion kit, at hopefully less then the cost of a new engine. What do you guys think ? And does anyone know of a good supplier of conversion kits for revos. 

     

    Many thanks. Dave 

    Revo 2.5 engine advice

    in General - Nitro

    Posted

    Thanks guys I'll look at all these suggestions. As it is at the moment within 1 minute of the engine being on its running red hot. And the front bearing us leaking so I think it's past fudged ! 

     

    I will try another fuel tank first but I think even pinching the engine is not going to fix all the problems. 

     

     

    So my options are to either 

     

    Buy a replacement engine in 3.3 format or 

    A big block conversion 

     

    A new 3.3 is going to cost around 140 but will drop directly in. 

     

    A conversion is going to cost 50 and I have a spare hyper 7 21 engine that's has seen less then half a gallon hmmm

    Revo 2.5 engine advice

    in General - Nitro

    Posted

    13 minutes ago, spannermonkey said:

    Common problem with the Revo. Part number is 5362 and they are about £3 for two. Check your crank bearings too, my first 3.3 had a similar leak from the flywheel area and the inner bearing failed in under a tank of fuel. The cutting out when hot could also be signs of a worn piston and sleeve. If you have a broken seal then have where you need to start.

    Thanks mate. Is the crank baring an easy fix ? 

     

    I will do the seal first thanks for the part number. I don't know how old this engine is I'm thinking it might be worth me upgrading to the 3.3

    Revo 2.5 engine advice

    in General - Nitro

    Posted

    Hey up chaps as I'm pretty "novice" in terms of nitro I'm having a few teething problems with my revo 2.5 

     

    1st there seems to be a small leak by the flywheel whilst running. 

     

    I returned the needles to factory settings but the car seems to be running hot. Not too bad whilst idling. But gun the motor and it cuts out for a few minutes cools down a bit then re starts. 

     

    There is also a lot of due by the fuel tank/battery box and a arms so I think the fuel tank may have a little leak but can't find it. 

     

    The only thing I could find wrong was the servo was not opening the throttle fully. And there is quite a bit of oil coming out of the exhaust. This to me would indicate a rich running engine, but wouldn't the engine run cooler? 

     

    Anyway any advice would be helpful. 

     

    Thanks very much. Dave 

    Show us your Revo

    in Monster RCs

    Posted

    On 09/05/2015 at 18:25, Pistonhead said:
    On 17/07/2016 at 22:22, Pistonhead said:

     

    Used the Traxxas 17mm hub conversion to fit those.

    THanks mate. Does anyone know the best place for rpm arms ? I'm trying to get a full set but most places dont have stock of all of them. Just front right or rear left

    . Never a full set 

    Show us your Revo

    in Monster RCs

    Posted

    On 09/05/2015 at 18:25, Pistonhead said:

    Just needs a 3.3 chassis, front driveshaft and new body and she's 'finished'

     

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    What are those wheels / tyres  mate? Are they standard hex fitment ? 

    Project - "what the hell have I let myself in for" revo

    in Monster RCs

    Posted

    No pics I'm afraid. If you do have some kind of weird gore fetish I will send you signed picture for £5 including free p&p ;)

     

    Back to the car.. it will give me a little time to think about what I want put of it. 

     

    I was thinking of turning it into a rock racer ? Iv seen a kit on ebay that allowed yout to give the suspension extra traval any thought guys ? 

     

    Thanks for the kind words !!!

     

    Many thanks. Dave 

    Project - "what the hell have I let myself in for" revo

    in Monster RCs

    Posted

    3 minutes ago, evssv said:

    well its looking 100%better now dude:good:

    Thanks mate! Its getting there.. all the rubbers need replacing for the turn buckles. do people tend to bother with these as they don't house any serious moving part like a bearing? and they cost a fair bit for what they are lol... although i have found a cheaper way to get them :) 

     

    Well disaster struck yesterday, I decided it would be a good idea to have a fight with a bacon slicer. Long story short Iv taken off the top of my thumbs knuckle and cut through the tendon, so a&e yesterday and plastic trauma this morning to sow me back together, 

     

    unfortunately its my right hand which i use for screwing (easy now !) so i may be a few days out of rc action whilst i repair a bit.  :boredlook:

     

    Davee 

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