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Took it outside for a proper little run - RC4WD steel wheels + GoodYear Wrangler MT/R tyres (bit more scale) and I painted the roof white
Really good fun so far 😄
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I decided to nab one of these - got some plans for it in the future when funds allow. They seem really well put together out of the box, but they definitely need some low down weight.
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Took mine racing - changed pinion to 15t and fiddled with the front a bit (put HD steering blocks on) - was pretty good and nearly kept up with the proper race buggies. However if I decide to get back in to racing next year I will be getting a proper race buggy
Haven't used the Radix a lot recently but it is a great buggy for the money
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Superb day yesterday over at Polyapes Scale RC - brilliant courses set out and their scale village has so many different lines it was awesome.
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On 13/05/2022 at 17:50, Jack Reacher said:
Love the bronco shell but you have done a mint job on the Raptor, looks really scale, im looking at dropping the Raptor shell from mine and going 2021 bronco
Yeah I'm really tempted to get the 2 door Bronco 2021 when it's available
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So after all that effort if plumbing in the winch and setting it up - it's come off for the new bodyshell....
Now it's an F150 Raptor, 75mm absima shocks to lower it and it's amost a proper Class 1 crawler:
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Good to see this thread, I used to do a lot of mountain biking as a teen and then got a road bike as a form of transport to work/back. Now I have a car for commuting, I decided to sell the road bike and get back in to MTB.
Got myself a Vitus Nucleus 27VR 2021 - had it since the beginning of last year but started getting out on it more often towards the end of last year.
So far the changes have been:
DMR Deathgrips
DMR V8 pedals
Maxxis Aggressor rear tyre
Maxxis High Roller II front tyre
Tubeless setup
Shimano Saint BB
Tektro high performance ceramic/metallic compound pads (stock organics glazed easily)
Brand X 150mm dropper post
And yesterday I installed a 1x11 speed Deore setup - the stock 1x8 was ok but had quite a limited 11-42t cassette, the Deore has 11-51t for steep climbs that I found myself struggling up.
I took some time setting up the bike to my liking (cockpit, fork pressures etc...) and I love it now. All the upgrades I do will be with the mindset that I will then move the parts on to a higher end through-axle frame in the future.
I also serviced the shocks very early on and installed oil soaked foam rings, also used peatys suspension grease upon reassembly and they have been super plush ever since - most of the issues people have with these budget forks are because the stock grease is terrible and in there for longevity and not performance. As I don't mind more frequent servicing I went with a more performance oriented setup.-
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Got a whole pack through it on Sunday - some fun bashing and the 6200mah packs I have lasted a while.
Only breakage was this, got some skid plates on the way too which may help. I wouldn't mind getting metal chassis braces one day too, as there is quite a lot of flex, and the stock springs are also quite soft.
https://i.imgur.com/RDRMrKl.mp4
https://i.imgur.com/GWHlWFS.mp4
https://i.imgur.com/97ndQOj.mp4
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This shell really is on its last legs - new one soon!
Now sporting a functioning winch via the 3rd channel on my controller.
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Although my local track might start up a 1/10 SCT class again - in the back of my mind I should sell this and get a SCT haha.... -
It handles really really well - really enjoyable but the first bash lasted all of 20 mins at some dirt jumps 😂 I did say I wouldn't bash it too hard on it's first run, but that didn't last long - was doing big jumps as it just flies through the air so easily and is very controllable
Sadly the stock front upper arm design isn't very good - so XTR parts on order that clamp everything together - like @.AJ. installed on his 4s Radix - will need to drill 2 holes in the stock shock tower.
Either way - for £50 worth of parts to increase durability here, it's still a great buggy, especially for the price. The stock electrics are superb on 4s, enough speed for me and very driveable.
I did change all the stock oils, diffs are 5k-7k-3k and 40wt shock oil in the front and 35wt rear.
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4 minutes ago, Fat Freddy said:
Thanks.
As it happens, I relented and bought a hard case… for now. Then I’ll feel happier using it in faster cars/for bashing.
But when finances allow, I plan to buy soft cases, to be used exclusively in crawlers.
Must be nice to have “crawling friends”, I’m billy bloody no-mates when it comes to RC🙁🤣
The more the merrier, it definitely makes a difference going out with at least one other person.
Yeah I have hardcase 2s for bashers - soft case 3s (2900mah small ones) for crawling use
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I've got a set of these (without foams sadly): https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/426074
Really good condition, photos were taken after I cleaned them up, no tears or holes - would do a straight swap if you like.
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Me and my crawling friends all use soft case 3s lipos
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On 02/04/2022 at 21:17, .AJ. said:Amazon delivery
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Been curious as to how good Zeee batteries really are, as they seem to be very good value if they work well.
On another note, postie brought this today
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34 minutes ago, Darren Frosty said:
oh as with most cars, you should check your diff oil levels before running it much, I had one full and two half empty. and check the shock tops/bottoms are tight as two of mine dumped all their oil quite soon.
I plan to, I've got quite a few diff oils / shock oils from my years in the hobby 🙂 this is my 3rd 1/8 buggy
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37 minutes ago, Darren Frosty said:
oh you do realise the arm holders are aluminium inside already? just not posh aluminium.
Yeah I didn't know that before buying the posh aluminium ones, thought they were plastic.... oh well
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Just picked up the Radix XP 6s for £339 - seems like a right bargain!
I'll be running it on 4s - never really found the need to run 6s in a 1/8th buggy before and doubt I will now. I may up the pinion a tooth or two, but I will see how it handles stock. I have ordered turnbuckles for the front and rear to replace the stock fixed plastic links, along with HD steering knuckles and aluminium rear arm holders (although the stock ones look pretty sturdy).Future upgrades may include aluminium chassis braces and front arm holders, but we shall see, I mainly hope to only upgrade if I break things. This seems really well thought out and built right out of the box, the electrics are one of the reasons I went with this model, they seem really good (even the servo) and I'll only be swapping the radio gear to my usual Spektrum setup.
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hobbywing combo sold!
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@Gaz! Any chance the title could be changed to 4s / 6s
I've just ordered the 6s version 🙂 however I will be running it on 4s (2x2s lipos).
Got the rear turnbuckles coming, HD steering knuckles and aluminium rear arm mounts.
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And sensible offers considered
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On 17/03/2022 at 13:39, Fly In My Soup said:
After brushless motor... something larger than 3650 /540 size.
Cash/pal waiting.
I've just listed a Hobbywing combo in the classifieds - includes a 3660 3200kv motor
The Traxxas trx4m owners thread
in Micro & Mini
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Changed the tyres and wheels, it's actually now running the same tyres as pictured but with white wheels again as they look better. Injora steel beadlocks with brass inner rings, brass c-hubs, injora stainless high clearance links and bearing kit.
Brilliant little truck, but still needs a bit more weight down low, knuckles and diff covers should do it.