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    Losi Tenacity DB Pro - owners

    in Buggies, Truggies & Stadiums

    Posted

    On 06/02/2021 at 19:59, Graeme - Edinburgh said:

    I've got a technical question from a newbie. The rear wheels on the car seem to toe in somewhat and not sure if that's just how it's supposed to be, or if it's adjustable or if there is some sort of issue here. Car seems to run ok though. Welcome any thoughts on this?

     

     

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    So

    Slight toe in at the rear is totally normal and helps with top end speed and stability. 
    toe out at front helps with turning. 
    toe neutral at front or slightly toe in is good for top speed strait line stability but turning suffers as a result. 
    hope that helps. 
     

    Losi Tenacity DB Pro - owners

    in Buggies, Truggies & Stadiums

    Posted

    Hi guys. 
    my young lad recently bought one of these. 
    great bit of kit run on 3S. 
    handling is fantastic. 
    do you have problems with the servo ? 
    csn you expand on this?

    we found it fast and responsive so far. 
    tyres too find them pretty decent. 
     Power wise it drags our Senton snd granite and it’s neck and neck really for top speed. 
     I’ll be attacking grub screws with locktite after reading your woes. 

     Who are the go to companies for upgrades for this beauty? 

    Arrma Senton 3S BLX owners

    in Short Course & Desert Trucks

    Posted

    On 02/06/2021 at 18:50, Strugglecuddle7 said:

    Reaalllly thinking of getting one of these but ive read a worrying number of reviews that say the motor bearings die horrendously quick is this true?

    What are the weak points you guys have found etc?

    All cars have weakness if bashed hard. 
    but these are pretty hardy. 
    mine gets good level of abuse. 
     As for motor bearings I have seized a few. I run it in dust that’s like concrete dust and it ends up clogging most things up eventually. 
    i use Ezrun max 10 motor and esc in mine so won’t go into what I think of the blx stuff. 
    the pivot balls wear out very fast (cheap plastic. ) But you can get ally or steel upgrades when the time comes.  They wear too, just slower. 
    front bumper breaks quite easily, but I cable toe mine up and keep going. 
    the original servos were pants, but the v3 may have been upgraded. Someone here will tell you. 
    tyres wear out fast. 
    to use other wheels and tyres it’s best to change hex for 17mm versions as there is a big market in that size. Otherwise choice is limited. 
     Shocks used to be rubbish and leak very quickly. Not sure if Arrma have addressed this issue. 
    so all the above sounds like there’s tons of problems. 
    don’t be put off I love mine and they are pretty bullet proof. 
    I crashed into a tree stump last week. Approx 45 mph, Sent the car 10’ in the air , barrel rolling hit the ground and flipped and barrelled for 30 yards. 
    landed on its wheels and drove strait off for more. 
    upkeep is way more extensive that our granite for some reason. 
    butI love it. Sure you would too. 

    Arrma Senton 3S BLX owners

    in Short Course & Desert Trucks

    Posted

    Im back hopefully.   Been away ages. Forum wouldn’t recognise me. Wtf. 
     So my Senton does motor bearings like I do coffee. Now using Velcro under slipper housing  arrangement and seems to let less crap inside. 
     People talking about 17 mm hex adaptors etc 

    the TRAXXAS.version are duff. And slip and wear out. I use hot racing version with 10 mm extension/spacers to widen the track. Work brilliantly. 
    my wheels are proline badlands for1/8 buggies. Stock pinion. 
    never overheats.
    Body is v3 and they all fit without cutting. 

    gpm ally tie rod and pivot ball set. Brilliant. 
    big bore shocks from the states which change the car completely. It never rolls over in corners no matter how hard I turn in. 45 weight oil. 
    scorched parts mud gauge set has made a huge difference too.

     Big wheels still don’t rub on these either 

     Bashed and battered. It keeps on going send after send. 
    hope I can manage to log in again. It’s been brief but it’s good to be back. 
     

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    Arrma Senton 3S BLX owners

    in Short Course & Desert Trucks

    Posted

    Here’s a tip for saving the Senton and granite shells.
    It’s usually the shock towers that punch the body when it rolls over or lands on its head.
    Simple sponge and a dot of glue cushions the impact dramatically. May not be pretty but very effective, even better when using shoe goo n tape as well. f43f7939de3f61d9495e62a2aba38cfb.jpg


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    Granite steering issues

    in General - Electric

    Posted

    Try this if you’re removing it


    Also just looking from underneath or the front you can see if there are stones in there holding the steering. It’s only every now and then a stone lodged in there and stops the steering and It’s more the steering rods and arm that may get a stone under them but you can see it usually.


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    Granite steering issues

    in General - Electric

    Posted

    Thanks Olly, much appreciated. I am completely new to this so the learning curve is massive. 

    That’s ok. Best to get out there. Send it. Break the odd bit if unlucky ( blx are pretty tough )
    Fix as required. They seem scary at first but they aren’t as frightening as the exploded plans make you think.
    Hers a pic of what mine normally looks like after a bash.
    Only got mudguards this week. 111d309d48b8adf3aa8e49c68ab74ed1.jpg


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    Granite steering issues

    in General - Electric

    Posted

    You will get stones lodged in the quite often. It’s a trait of the short course being so open to the wheels.
    Flat piece of plastic cut to shape and Velcro on as a cover over the steering is easy.
    9c7141fdf64e64d39366f3a1b5e77804.jpgOr you can now buy Senton mudguard sets from scorched parts rc.
    As in pic below. They make a world of difference when smashing through mud and gravel as I do.


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    Arrma Senton 3S BLX owners

    in Short Course & Desert Trucks

    Posted

    Yes not cheap body but much more robust than the granite. My OH just got a second hand granite 4x4 today, and the body look a lot lighter to start with.
     
    Still make sure you screen tape and shoegoo (or equivalent) the inside of the body

    Yeah we also glue pieces of sponge to the top of each shock tower as these punch through the body if it lands on its head.
    Makes a huge difference on the granite.


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    Arrma Senton 3S BLX owners

    in Short Course & Desert Trucks

    Posted

    I bought this one made for the senton
    https://wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/333100/
     
    It is great for relatively dry stuff, when it is wet and muddy it become bad too even with the cover. Recently bought the mud fenders from scorched parts RC. Haven't tested it just yet waiting for some spares
     
     

    Thanks for that.
    I did make up some mud guards which lasted about 3 months. Made a huge amount of difference.
    Didn’t know someone had made some real ones.
    I’ll try for those I think having seen how effective mine where.
    And they are only plastic sheet I heated over a stove and manipulated to shape then fixed with Velcro.
    Also worth doing a plastic cover for the servo arm to stop rocks jamming it up. They are easy. Just cut plastic to fit and attach with spot of Velcro.


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    Arrma Senton 3S BLX owners

    in Short Course & Desert Trucks

    Posted

    Hi, looking around I can't find any sub forum for Arrma Senton owner group so I would give it a go here. If it is not the right place or another already exist please act accordingly.
     
    So a few days ago I received my new car, Arrma Senton 3S BLX V3. I have owned a Maverick Strada XB Evo for a few years and I wanted to have a bit more fun with the off road. 
    I fitted the dirt protection before taking it out for a short spin in my garden, a few rolls but overall great fun to come.  http://cdn.msuk-forum.co.uk/monthly_2020_11/IMG20201113155923.thumb.jpg.24572dce990c0e4bfabf7da9266f970f.jpg
     
    Spent a rainy Saturday to strengthen the shell with scrim plaster-boarding tape with some Evo Stick grip fill.  And today the weather been so much better it was first proper run out, playground being a grassy field near home.
    http://cdn.msuk-forum.co.uk/monthly_2020_11/IMG20201115123734.thumb.jpg.800c822250249cf2237f68d9a78242b7.jpg
     
    Clean to start with; didn't last. The FTX Outlaw being my OH car.
     
    Plenty space to push the 3S battery to the max, nice wheelies and a few crashes in the side undergrowth

     
    After the fun come the time of assessing the cleaning...
     
    http://cdn.msuk-forum.co.uk/monthly_2020_11/IMG20201115144255.thumb.jpg.97213349920721f652abd4ccb5905fba.jpghttp://cdn.msuk-forum.co.uk/monthly_2020_11/IMG20201115144310.thumb.jpg.97557295033d9ee6eb60e096a7547b62.jpg
     
    Outside not too bad, long grass got caught a bit everywhere, now underneath the shell..
    http://cdn.msuk-forum.co.uk/monthly_2020_11/IMG20201115144350.thumb.jpg.c33eb539833b1f45022b6bc5203710d3.jpghttp://cdn.msuk-forum.co.uk/monthly_2020_11/IMG20201115144401.thumb.jpg.3740f0bacedb67f3ca76725c684978e1.jpg
     
    The protective cover did the job.
     
    All good fun, now only need more batteries to run for longer. Looking at possible upgrade such as bigger tyres to run a bit better in harder terrain and longer grass. but no rush
     
     

    Which size dust cover did you order please?


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