Gtiracer

I use Zees, they seem alright but only used my car for about 8 runs if that so far

I've done exactly the same on mine, the difference was amazing. Strange thing is I've also got a new wing that I've cut out, need to spray and put on. It's not the same wing as yours though. I'll get some pics up soon

Thanks, I'm sure you've probably said in an earlier post but what motor esc and spur/pinion do you use please?

Have you modified your diffs or had any diff problems yet?

Is that on 3s or 4s? Nice run btw

It was mainly because I had been looking at uprated gmade shocks and could find some in the length that I needed for them front, but not the rears, so wondered if they could be put the same, but I hadn't thought of the shock tower being higher, I thought for some reason the back wheels would be extended lower, essentially putting the front in a nose down kind of fashion. But what you said makes a lot more sense. I shall try adding some different shock fluid and see how it goes. Do I need any kind of sealant after taking them apart and putting them back together to keep the fluid retained?

Anyone tried putting same length shocks on the back of the vantage as to what's on the front? Or does the longer ones at the back help keep the nose down a bit more for handling? Are any of the shocks on banggood worth a go?

Have you tried asking in the ftx vantage/carnage thread. Plenty of guys in there who could give you pointers on the carnage. I own a vantage which cost under 200 to buy the RTR and is very similar to the carnage underneath. But not been able to help myself from buying a few upgrades. I found that out of the box these are pretty quick and capable cars, but they do have their limitations so it's all about what you're expecting from them reallyafter my second run I bent a suspension strut and I've lost a few screws which have worked their way loose. Also the grub screw from the centre driveshaft came loose giving me only 2wd. I've since loctited it in. All in all I do enjoy my car, but they do have their weak spots. I also think I would e preferred a car with stronger diffs to reliably run 3s as that seems to be a major sticking point with these ones but it is plenty o fun on 2s too though. In hindsight I probably would've bought something a little more expensive and gone for reliability, but any model will break if bashed enough

I would be up for meeting at the Thetford place if someobody else or a few others were going. I'll set this thread up to notify me of any changes and try to join in if someone wants to go. Where do you guys park if not at the entrance?

I too would be interested to see how you have them setup. Do you mean you put shims behind the cogs to push them closer together and allow less play in movement? Pictures would be much appreciated if you happen to have any from when you did it? 4s would be crazy, what motor and esc do you have that can handle that?

Does anyone know if any of the vantage clones have stronger diffs that are interchangeable with the vantage? I wanna take it to 3s but I hear some many things about the diffs being the weak point

I've always wondered if the Strada xb shell would fit? Or maybe a phat bodies shell if they make a 1/10 one? Other than that I don't know

Thanks, but I'm the stock brushless setup though?

As per question really, from the factory, which cars can handle the most power being put through them without a fuss and handle accordingly well too without having to spend loads upgrading the chassis to cope with the extra power. Quite a few at the local club run the associated cars b64's & b74's I think but would be great to hear your opinions and experience

Is the stock esc worth replacing/upgrading before it breaks, would I notice much difference in the way the car responds or generally just replace once worn out?

What greases do people use on their diffs? I've got some basic grease in the garage but it's really thick and I don't want to clog up the gears too much? I'm also under the impression that silicone/high temp grease is best for the conditions that the RC car is going under. I don't think the stuff in my garage is silicone based

That's crazy good value

What motor/esc/ pinion/spur combo do you run please?

Hi, thanks for the reply, it's just the head Inside the grub screw that's rounded off, I've got it out though but I won't be putting it back in, I've bought some high tensile ones the same size that I'll put in with some blue thread lock. Rather annoying that it's come loose and I've only used the car a total of 3 times however

I've investigated a bit further. And although the rod wasn't spinning, the part of the shaft with thread where it joins to the rod was spinning, it looks like a grub screw that I can't do up tight enough. Can I pack something inside the grub screw that will really grip down on it?, I tried to tighten them and they just round off immediately

For me if I had completely drained the battery until the esc cuts it off, then yes I would, unless I knew I was going to run it the next day. But for me everytime I've taken it out I haven't even used all of the battery juice up so I know there should be enough in there for the next time. Unless it's winter season to put it away in which case I would anyhow. On another note, when I pick my vantage up in the air, only the rear 2 wheels are spinning, anybody know which part is likely to have come disconnected please?

Thanks guys. Top advice as ever

Where do you get steel pinions of varying sizes and how are you supposed to know which cog size variations work together please?

Thanks for the info, I have the hardened spur and pinion but am yet to put them in, did you change from the standard cog sizes with your hobbywing?

Thanks, great to have a comparison. So maybe a future upgrade if it fails as opposed to a 'do it now' type upgrade then? Maybe I'll bump up to 3s on my etronix setup when I fancy a bit more speed for general hooning around and replace when it wears out. Are ESC fires common?