TheFunkeyGibbon

Thanks@daniel parkinson that was really useful. I think I might stick with 2S and upgrade in other areas. Speed may not be the most important thing at present. Then I can maybe get an RC that can properly handle it later on. [emoji106] Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk

Being a nice guy I let a friend with no experience take my Vantage for a spin. Approximately 90 seconds later he stacked it into the metal leg of a picnic table. Broke the suspension arm. Turns out it wasn't be a big deal but still lost me an evening of fun with my car and I've had it less than a month! [emoji849][emoji1] Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk

Update: I found official FTX parts at my local hobby store who I hadn't realised had reopened and I just went with straight replacements, new suspension arm and pins. The repair seems to have gone smoothly although I haven't had time to take it out for a run yet. Kinda happy how straightforward it was and it's given me the taste for potential upgrades in the future. I do have a follow up question if anybody knows. As far as I was aware the Vantage Brushless RTR setup should be able to run a 3S LiPo even though it comes with a 2S. But when I asked about it at the store the clerk (a little condescendingly I felt) said that I should stick to a 2S as it'll either strip the gears or damage the ESC in fairly short order. Is he right? What's the opinion on 3S for a stock Vantage? Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk

I had an unfortunate incident, I let a ham-fisted friend drive my Vantage and he promptly put it into the metal leg of a picnic bench. This has unsurprisingly snapped the lower suspension arm one side and by the looks of this bent the pin. The questions I have are: 1) Is there anything else that I should check for breakages at the same time? The dogbone looks fine but if I need to order parts I'd rather do it in one go. 2) Are aluminium suspension arms really worth the significant cost difference? £4 v £18 is a heck of a gap. 3) Modelsport aside who else are a good supplier for parts? Many thanks for any and all answers, this will be my first repair so I want to do it right! Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk

Makes sense, I didn't think there would be a smart phone that could have that high a shutter speed. I'm quite into my photography too and I'm hoping to get so sweet pics of my RC soon. Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk

Great action shots. Did you use a smartphone or a camera? Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk

Damn, that is a lot of stuff. [emoji54] Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk

I'm going to be honest, with the included charger I can't see any options. I imagine it doesn't have them and I'll need to buy a better charger. Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk

Not that impressive a vehicle but the woods are lovely right now. Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk

I know this has probably been answered before but can you charge a LiPo that hasn't been exhausted. I took my RC out for a quick buzz but by no means a long run and so the battery still has charge. Should I do something with this? Can it be charge to top it up? It has been disconnected and stored in a LiPo bag in a metal tin until I need it. Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk

Nice. I have one of those. A solid card that does 1440p gaming pretty comfortably. [emoji106] Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk

Took the Vantage out at lunch. My first quick buzz across a carpark, short grass and some loose bark chippings. Tons of fun but it's pretty clear that the spoiler isn't going to last long. Would it be better with something a little more ridged on the back? I own a 3D printer... [emoji848] Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk

What did you get? Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk

Funnily enough my brother wanted to get me something for my birthday so I was thinking of a couple of LiPo's. Anybody have a suggestion for a brand they like or us? It's a 2s or 3s for an FTX Vantage. Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk

Nowt wrong with that shell. Run it in a bit see if it grows on you. I've painted other models for other hobbies and sometimes it takes time to see that your initial feelings were right! Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk