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Joe Tosh

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    Brushless Summit

    in Monster RCs

    Posted

    Just converted my Summit using the HobbyKing 1/8 brushless set. A simple installation job using the stock 14 tooth pinion and it's a beast! So much power on just 4 cell that the thought of 6 cell is frightening! Went for a set of Trencher X's on the 1/2 inch offset rims while I was at it and the handling is 10 times better.

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    Nice wheels, are those proline too? Got a link?

    Why does this happen? Summit half shafts pop out (pic)

    in Monster RCs

    Posted · Edited by Joe Tosh

    Fair-dos.

    Most guys ( traxxas forum... ) stick the MMM or similar BL systems into the Summit and then drive it like an erevo, so it's little wonder so many of those kinda guys strip diffs and driveshafts constantly, no points for guessing what the common bit of 'advice' is that they receive :D 2 years with no real breakage is impressive driving & care for sure :)

    Know what you mean. I'm pretty cautious with it.

    I won't drive it on 6S either, I want to keep it alive :)

    I do jump it however, and it's easier to control mid air on BL.

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    Why does this happen? Summit half shafts pop out (pic)

    in Monster RCs

    Posted

    Ah, another guy who runs BL in the Summit; buy an erevo for BL, keep the summit for slow driving! :D

    But yeah, sounds exactly like the joint / hole got stretched and now the pin will just keep popping out. Traxxas doesn't sell cvds for the 4 corners, just the centre shafts ( that thought crossed my mind- they would need to make/sell 2 different lengths vs a single length that fits all 4 corners so not worth the hassle for traxxas ), however MIP do sell cvds for all for corners ( universal style slider shafts ):

    http://www.ebay.co.u...=item5ae94d955e

    several sellers if you do a quick search for 'traxxas summit cvds'. Might be worth a go, if not replace with another stock shaft...

    I know, but the Summit is just awesome on BL :yes: It then just becomes the ultimate fun truck!

    And I've never liked the looks of the erevo, looks too squashed.

    I've got to say, I'm not a brainless basher, apart from 2 front bumpers, this is the first breakage in 2 years time.

    Gonna try the MIP CVD's then, thanks for help! :good:

    Why does this happen? Summit half shafts pop out (pic)

    in Monster RCs

    Posted

    Too much torque and too soft plastic = it stretches a little and the pin pops out. You could replace the shaft / that end of it ( if you can find the separate parts in the UK ), or maybe swap to the erevo shafts & tweak the lengths ( one is shorter at each end of the truck ). I doubt a ziptie would work to hold anything in place- do you drive with the diffs locked when this happens?..

    Hmm, good question. I was indeed driving it full speed (BL on 4S) with the front diff locked, although I didn't know that. I must have pushed the switch accidentally and not notice.

    Do you think that might have caused it?

    I usually only lock diffs when I'm crawling, not in high gear.

    The next ride (after I put it back together) was even shorter. Diffs were not locked and the pin popped out after a few minutes of bashing.

    I must say that, when putting it back together, it was kind of loose, no snug fit really. It got me wondering how on earth that pin would stay in when driving... :confused:

    So I guess the half shafts are just worn now?

    Do they have CVD's for the Summit?

    Thanks for your help!

    Hobbyking customs duties, scam or not? Your opinions please?

    in General RC

    Posted · Edited by Joe Tosh

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    I'm quite certain every country has regulations on importing goods & the value threshold before the items are subject to vat & import duties; 2 minutes on google gave me an exact answer ( I searched for "vat threshold on imported goods belgium" ):

    http://www.dutycalcu...g-into-Belgium/

    150 Euros for Import duty & 22 Euros for VAT.

    Not hard to find these things out & it is very important to look them up if you don't want any nasty surprises when ordering from overseas....

    Unbelievable I have to learn that from a Brit! :lol:

    Thanks a lot Neill, really useful. :thumbsup:

    What's bizarre is that my decalred value is about $33 (approx 25

    Hobbyking customs duties, scam or not? Your opinions please?

    in General RC

    Posted

    I do order regularly from Hobbyking (6th time now) and I've never had any issues with customs charging me duties. :)

    Until now, I received a rather bizarre email from their shipping company:

    SCS Express International Ltd

    Dear xxxxxx,

    Re: Your order no. xxxxx from Dynamic Model under our Airwaybill number xxxx

    We are glad to inform you that your parcel order from Hobby King had arrived at our Europe hub station. Your parcel had been cleared from EU region by bulk declaration under one consolidated shipment in order to minimize the clearance costs.

    Now the Parcel is ready for dispatch to you and waiting for your payment settle by Paypal as follows :

    The total sum of amount of EUR xx.xx which is inclusive of any duty and VAT charge if applicable.

    ( Attached file for the AWB copy and the receipt for your reference)

    You have no need to pay more VAT or duties in your own countries as your parcel was finished custom clearance in EU region.

    All VAT charge needs to be paid within ten working days as Free storage charge only for 10 working days only.

    Our Paypal account is [email protected]

    Once we was received payment confirmation from Paypal, our EU Hub station will arrange your parcel to be delivered to you by UPS service within 2-4 working days.

    You can track the further shipping details and status from our web site at www.scsexpress.com by using our Airwaybill number quoted as above after your payment was being confirmed and accepted on next working day afternoon.

    Please copy & paste the following your payment details into Paypal.

    Order no. xxx under Airwaybill no. xxx

    Finished custom clearance dated : 16-Apr-2012

    Once again, thank you for using our SCS Express Hand-Carry Service to handle your shipment.

    If you have any enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us by Email at our mail box at

    [email protected]

    I'm finding this really strange, cause:

    -I've been hit by customs before (not with an HK-order), and it was then collected by the postman at my door

    -The English grammar used in this mail is of poor quality (you would expect an international shipping company to write proper English, wouldn't you?)

    -There are 3 different fonts and 2 colors used in the email, like it was drawn up by some amateur

    -They only propose me to pay with paypal?? That's the thing I find the most suspicious...

    They're not asking me a big amount of money (approx.

    THE E-Firestorm Thread

    in Buggies, Truggies & Stadiums

    Posted

    Well, I have to say that is interesting indeed.

    I would be inclined to say yes, but of course I could be mistaking as well.

    I don't have time right now to surf the web looking for the right answers, but for now:

    I have always known undergearing to cause hot motors with brushed systems, but generally not with brushless systems where I'd tend to say it's the opposite.

    Any guru opinions are welcome of course! :thumbsup:

    THE E-Firestorm Thread

    in Buggies, Truggies & Stadiums

    Posted

    Hence pulling more current from the ESC and making the ESC run hotter, and undergearing the motor makes it spin too fast and generates heat, pulling less current from the ESC as there is less load? My logic :lol:

    Hot motor = under geared

    Hot ESC = over geared

    Hot everything = Way overgeared

    Like you wish guys, have it your way! :rolleyes:

    Baja-Forum Quaggies Dirtbags

    in RC News

    Posted

    Evening Guys,

    Sorry I'm late replying. Easter Bingo at School Tonight :)

    Here's the current code for MSUK Members : msuk2012

    Just enter that code at the checkout, hit the update button and it'll knock 10% off :)

    Cheers

    Justin

    Alright!, cheers for that, really appreciate it :thumbsup:

    Order placed!

    Baja-Forum Quaggies Dirtbags

    in RC News

    Posted

    Hi Joe,

    No problem. Got plenty of fabric in stock. Can get you one sorted pretty quickly. Will put my seamstress on standby! ;-)

    Thanks

    Justin

    Alright, weekend, at last! Time to forget about work! :)

    No coupon code for MSUK-forum members Justin? ;)

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    THE E-Firestorm Thread

    in Buggies, Truggies & Stadiums

    Posted

    Concerning tire questions here, I'm pretty pleased with the Proline Gladiators.

    Grip is awesome with wheelies on grass but also nice to control in oversteer on loose surfaces.

    PL-8170-01_Proline-Gladiator-2-M2-22.jpg

    They do balloon quite a lot though, so taping them is recommended. Can't go back on mine, they're glued now.

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    THE E-Firestorm Thread

    in Buggies, Truggies & Stadiums

    Posted · Edited by Joe Tosh

    That fan will die if you run the ESC as-is on 3s. The way to get around it is to desolder the power leads for the fan on the ESC, and solder them to a plug for the receiver (just the red and black wires on the receiver plug) and that'll mean it'll get a steady 6v no matter what input voltage to the ESC.

    Or you can cut them into the red and black wires from the ESC to the RX I've heard.

    I've got the same ESC in my Storm, but I ordered a 12v EZRun fan off of eBay for

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