Chris_b_uk

Hi all I've been reading all your posts on Diff oil (oh no you all cry), but I'm still not clear. I want to replace my stock grease in my Truggy, and was looking at the Ansmann diff oil from modelsport as it is measured in cps or the Core RC oil which is measured in cst are these the same rating? Which would you recommend for my front,mid,rear diffs? For bashing. Initially I thought 40k front, 30k mid and 20k rear cst (CoreRC) ? Thanks

I already have this one http://www.hobbywing.com/product_show.asp?id=214 For another ESC, would this one work with the stock HPI ESC? (not tried it yet) Is so where would you plug it in? ( this one currently plugs into the fan port on my Ezrun ESC on my stampede)

Which programme card did you buy? To work with the stock HPI esc. The HPI one seems expensive.

See page 45 of the manual. By default is is switched on and set at 3.2 v cut off. http://www.hpieurope.com/manuals/pdf/101707.pdf

A cheap alternative I have used is some black rubber 3/4" tap washers and drill out the center hole to fit the post (8mm I think). about 70p for 4

You all probably know this but make sure your cables are tucked away! My battery cable got jammed between the pinion and spur gear of my Truggy and shorted out and has killed one of the cells on my Lipo!

Im a little confused, my Trophy Truggy Flux already has 17 mm hex mounts as standard, does this mean they have upgraded the spec so this mod is no longer applicable?

One quick question is it best to replace the deans connectors on the ESC for 4 or 5 mm bullet ones?

I got it from Wheel Spin, went in there today (as a work only 15 mins away) told them the issue and they offered to replace it straight away, I even got them to upgrade it to a Savox 1256 and just pay the difference. Great service! Fitted it tonight, adjusted the end points and we are all back in business.

Hi all Where is the best place to get a Gens Ace 4s 5000+ mah lipo (or other decent make), cheaply ! And from a trustworthy source shipped to the UK ? Got to get another battery for my HPI Truggy as its awesome ! Thanks Chris

Well I had fun for the first 10 mins, after which it appear my servo has blown, in fact at the time I was driving in gently at walking pace and the steering stopped on investigation the servo was red hot! Now that's not normal I'm sure. Prior to this happening occasionally the car would move forward a bit on its own. Once I got home I proceeded to investigate further and when I turned the car on the motor would drive forward like mad, on disconnecting the servo all works fine ( the motor responds normally), every time I connect the steering servo up it goes mad again. Strange. Look like a warranty return.....

Just had a quick go in the street and WOW... Off to the forest and dirt today for a real bash !

Yay Just picked up a flux Truggy looks fab ! Quite big ... Nice Lipos charged... Check Once over... Check Screws tight... Check Raise the ride height... Check Ready to rock and roll !

would spraying the outside of the Servo and ESC with Plastic Dip still invalidate your warranty? ... couldnt you remove the plastic before sending it back?

Right I think I have decided on the HPI Truggy Flux But I have a few questions if any one can help... 1) is the servo ok to start with or is it under powered? 2) is there any benefit from running 2x2s lipos compared to 1x4s ? 3) what pinon gear should I run on a 4s (or 2x2s) so it doesn't get too hot? Thanks Chris

Hi All, I am about to buy the HPI Truggy Flux and I was wondering how waterproof it was ? And do I need to get the plastic spray out to seal the ESC and servo? Thanks Chris

Great thanks I am leaning towards the HPI ones. I'm not sure about the Slash or SCT's. not sure they look as good, but then looks aren't everything ! Think I'm going to have to see them in the flesh a bit more... Time for some more hobby shop browsing ! May be I shall have to find a bashing meet. Any in the Stourbridge ( west midlands ) area ?

I'm kind of leaning towards a buggy or truggy, the HPI Trophy's seem good is there anything else which is a better option?

I know its difficult to decide on the type... too much choice i guess. I would like a savage Flux but i think they are a lille too pricey for me. I guess the thing im not sure on it the size of car, the savage Flux seems big (compared to the stampede i have) while the Savage SX SS seems quite small. The Trophy Truggy is 580mm long which also seems big. I guess i need to see them in the flesh. But what are the main reasons for going for a small or large car?

Hi all, Im in the market for a new RC car, I currently have an old Nitro Buggy (11 years old!!) and my son has a Stampede (with an EzRun Brushless combo). I have radio gear and batteries/charger as i currently play with RC Boats (done Planes and Heli's too). Im looking to spend

Just received my 70amp Ezrun combo SC-A and a heat temp gun, what is the max or safe temp these motors should run at ?

How's that Etronix motor and esc holding up? not getting too hot? as its one of the options im looking at for my Stampede.

Cool thanks guys

Ok! Found this in the uk http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150753567132&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en#ht_5258wt_1043 Look about right?

Great thanks, but what makes the Etronix underpowered compared to the Ezrun they both seem to have similar kv, max amps and size?