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Kyo

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  1. Just taken the DR8 for its first bash since changing the diff oil. So glad I did it - much better power delivery and handling. Makes a huge difference. Found all 3 diffs were pretty much empty when I opened them up. Also found I needed new seals - they only come in a pack with the casing though, bit of a waste.
  2. Went to do the oil in the DR8 diffs, started with the centre. Opened it up to find it bone dry! Looks like the seal is broken in half, ugh.
  3. Made a Maverick Carnage with an old Quantum and broken Carnage shell.
  4. I have these on mine now: https://www.louiserc.eu/1-10-Scale/1-10-Maxx-c-2023/Louise-RC-MFT-MT-PIONEER-Maxx-Tire-Set-Mounted-Sport-Black-3.8-Bead-Lock-Wheels-1-2-Offset-Hex-17mm-L-T3329SB/ Awesome wheels/tyres. Out of stock at the moment though so not sure I was much help 😆
  5. Had a few races down the field today - out of 6 cars only one survived the day uninjured 🤣 Everything from lost wheel nuts, broken hinge pin holder's, stripped pinions, broken bumpers. Absolute chaos but A lot of fun had by all!!!
  6. Kyo

    17mm wheel nuts

    Ah thanks, like these? https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/fastrax-17-x-125mm-serrated-wheel-nuts-17mm-blue-4-- I did wonder what the 1mm vs 1.25mm bit meant.
  7. Kyo

    17mm wheel nuts

    Hi folks, I have some fastrax 15mm extenders on my dr8: https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/fastrax-18th-extension-hub-adaptors-15mm-369520 Today I lost a wheel nut (and had to chase after a rogue wheel!!). My original DR8 wheel nuts don't seem to be the same thread as the fastrax extenders. I'm reluctant to buy more nuts without knowing if they fit, and cant find any info on the fastrax regarding thread anywhere, can anyone advise which spare nuts will fit the extenders? Cheers in advance.
  8. I doubt the led bars take much current at all, should be fine I reckon.
  9. My mind instantly went to the national lampoon's station wagon when I saw that lol. With the price of wrap on ebay I might even try it 🤣
  10. Fitted the new wheels to the DR8 today and took it for a blast. Very happy with the results! Much more grip, no ballooning, less rolling over in the corners. Thinking next mod may be a wrap.
  11. They are 137x70, similar diameter but wider than stock DR8 tyres. https://www.louiserc.eu/Maxx-Series/1-10-Maxx/Louise-RC-MFT-MT-PIONEER-Maxx-Tire-Set-Mounted-Sport-Black-3.8-Bead-Lock-Wheels-1-2-Offset-Hex-17mm-L-T3329SB/ I'm hoping they fit and work ok - bit cheaper than the belted Badlands.
  12. New wheels arrived for the DR8, can't wait to give them a bash!
  13. Ouch what happened? Motor get too hot with the bigger wheels? My new wheels should arrive this week - can't wait to try them out.
  14. Has anyone tried the 3.8" belted badlands? I'm torn between the 2.8 and 3.8 - a lot of money to spend without knowing the 3.8 will fit. I do have 15mm extenders but is that enough? EDIT: Ignore this question - after measuring it up I realised the 3.8" was a daft idea. Decided Proline didn't quite do what I wanted so I have some Louise wheels on the way!
  15. Not had any issues with mine. Though I tend to go round the car periodically and tighten stuff up so maybe thats why.
  16. Fitted my fathers day present to the DR8, a new 35KG servo! Much better than the stock 15kg, and so much better than some socks or a mug 😁
  17. I would undo the servo horn and check the mechanism moves freely in both directions, no binding or stiff action. I usually give mine a spray with gt85 after a wet run.
  18. Have you checked the servo saver? Pointedscarab had a similar issue on page 2 of this thread - rebuilt the servo saver and all good.
  19. Spent a bit of time with the duct tape and my boys carnage shell. Hopefully it will help - it appears to be made of the most fragile plastic on Earth.
  20. Love that channel. If I didn't live so far away I would pop along and join the races.
  21. Modded the DR8 with some Arrma body clips and 15mm hub extenders. Hopefully help the corner roll on grass and stop me losing clips every time i take the shell off!
  22. Nice 👌 Every time you post a pic I find myself on the modelsport website looking at proline wheels 🤣
  23. His review cracked me up. Surely he had a prototype? A car made of wood and 3d parts for 1.4k..
  24. Can anyone recommend a replacement servo? Looking for something faster and stronger than stock.
  25. I have gone through 2 dead fans so far, running a Centro aluminium fan now which seems to be holding up fine. Not had any issues with the stock pinion yet
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