stretch Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Last week we were leaving to go on holiday and I had to decide which toy to take. I recently picked up a scout roller for the misses and put in my own electrics and although I understood crawling but never "got it" as I'm more used to speed and bashing. I opted for the scout and I'm glad I did. The terrain was just right and found lots of streams to drive through. The misses couldn't wait to grab the TX out of my hands so she enjoyed us challenging each other to get over rocks up inclines etc. I did manage to snap a half shaft though but must admit I was giving it a bit of stick. I now "get" crawling and will definitely keep it but can't see it being used much as there's not many places near me I can think of that would be suitable for it. I love the many hours runtime I got out of a single 2s lipo. I will be weighing the wheels like i've seen a few people do as a few times I notified the front wheels creep up. Although can't compare it to anything else I found it be very capable for the price. A few pics.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbro789 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Awsome pictures looks like another factor of fun, im also guessing those servos are water proof? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 Cheers mate, yes it is its a traxxas one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(-:AD:-) Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 sounds like you had some fun, them pics look good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 few more for ya ooops a bit deep first breakage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksprogis Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Sweet man check my thread I did my diff in on saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 Been reading your post since you started it mate gonna weigh my wheels and lower my shocks, any tips for reducing torque twist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksprogis Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 A fair few say higher your shock oil wt and i run 180g per front and 60g per rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 A fair few say higher your shock oil wt and i run 180g per front and 60g per rear to be honest your going to need more weight than that, between 8oz and 14oz in each front and 1/2 to 2/3rds that in the rear lower the body, get the battery over the front axle, then when funds allow either hot bodies sedonas in white or rovers in white, you`ll need a crowbar to get it off the rocks then matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 (edited) A fair few say higher your shock oil wt and i run 180g per front and 60g per rear What wt do you recommend then mate? i've got 30/35/40 to be honest your going to need more weight than that, between 8oz and 14oz in each front and 1/2 to 2/3rds that in the rear lower the body, get the battery over the front axle, then when funds allow either hot bodies sedonas in white or rovers in white, you`ll need a crowbar to get it off the rocks then matey Will these rovers fit the standard wheels? 2.2 right? http://www.rcpitstop...7772-1519-p.asp Edited May 31, 2012 by stretch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 30wt oil would be great for the shocks and those tyres you linked to will fit on the kit rims too, lead flashing is about the best stuff, you could use the fake sticky backed lead they use on double glazing too, either is fine though as you get more weight for less space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksprogis Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Sedona's are in stock at modelsport at the mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 (edited) 30wt it is then, gives me an excuse for more tinkering. I will go with the rovers as monies tight at the moment. Would any of these do the trick? http://www.ebay.co.u...=item231d707ad4 http://www.ebay.co.u...=item231d707ad2 http://www.ebay.co.u...=item231d707ad3 Edited May 31, 2012 by stretch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 thats the stuff but go to a builders merchants like b&q etc. save the money of postage mate. it may also pay to take the tyre off the rim and take it with you to give some ideas on width for the pre-cut stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 this is the stuff igbandy uses and he swears by it, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/50-Mtrs-WINDOW-LEAD-FINEST-QUALITY-ORIGINAL-DECRA-LED-/140556000923?pt=UK_Crafts_Glass_Art_Supplies_CV&var=&hash=item667337779c 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 ok mate i'll try B&Q has it got to go round the tyre or wheel as i've seen both done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 needs to go round the wheel, that way the tyre can still deform over the rocks and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 cheers matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 Just bought a set of brand new rovers for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 seen them, right bargain there mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 (edited) Well today had a bit of spare time so decided to do my shock oils and while I had them off I thought i'd shorten them a tad. Without the wheels on the height to the top of the tray was 14.3cm I used a shock spacer as a height guide for the tubing installed on shocks Difference between stock and modded All filled with 30wt and put back on, now 13.3cm so 1cm off stock I'm hoping it'll take the 'edge' off it flailing around like a drunken toy. Edited June 11, 2012 by stretch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooBoonix Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Looking good stretch My wheely king is kind of a crawler now Lowered it abit, changed gearing, I am gonna add some weight to the wheels too, just needs waterproofing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 (edited) Cheers mate, you got the crawler conversion set for the WK? it's about 30 quid and includes all you need and rims/tyres. sits a bit nicer now going to take it out at the weekend and see how she handles. Edited June 15, 2012 by stretch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 The shock mods I did have got rid of the terrible torque twist, well happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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