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blueST

4,401 posts

217 months

Sunday 11th December 2022
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eggchaser1987 said:
blueST said:
eggchaser1987 said:
I went into my local model shop for a look, came out with a slightly lighter wallet

Looks good. Let us know how it goes. I was considering one of these before I ended up with the Arrma Vorteks
Well, was working on Sunday no problem. Got it out-of the box lunchtime today, the steering was working but no drive.

Sure it's something I'm doing, but I'm going to take a trip back to the shop tomorrow before they close to get some advice or a new one.
Did you get it sorted?

blueST

4,401 posts

217 months

Sunday 11th December 2022
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Finally finished my Optima, really satisfying build. No idea what it’s like to drive, need some dry weather for that.






generationx

6,781 posts

106 months

Sunday 11th December 2022
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blueST said:
Finally finished my Optima, really satisfying build. No idea what it’s like to drive, need some dry weather for that.





Nice job, and they’re remarkably good to drive. I’ve got an original Turbo which I love, plus a re-re Javelin on the shelf and a new Mid to build!

ShredderXLE

530 posts

160 months

Sunday 11th December 2022
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You made a great job of the yellow stickers! I built one when they first re-re'd it and made a complete hash of it. Ended up in the bin and got the Javelin cage set for it instead.

blueST

4,401 posts

217 months

Sunday 11th December 2022
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Thanks, I think the compression on the photo upload smooths them out a lot. They don’t look great on close inspection.

Volant

138 posts

129 months

Tuesday 13th December 2022
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Nice. I really love my Javelin Re re - so lovely to build. I used the chain just for some more noise and character. I do run it, but not hard, I’ve got other buggies for that. I use turbo optima wheels and Schumacher tyres to run, so I keep the stock wheels and (really soft) Sand Super tyres nice for the shelf.



I’m thinking I’ll get a mini z optima next time I’m in Japan - should be more useful in the garden (only on astroturf/paving, not the real grass…)

Matt Cup

3,163 posts

105 months

Saturday 7th January 2023
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Me and my son have replaced our FTX Tracers for these.


blueST

4,401 posts

217 months

Monday 16th January 2023
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A rare occurrence, but a new bricks and mortar model shop opened about an hour away from me, so why not nip over and buy that steering servo I needed?

1 hour later and I'm the proud owner of a Traxxas TRX4m. Great indoor crawling fun.


spuds1

40 posts

16 months

Tuesday 17th January 2023
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They're really capable little cars. This is my lad's (which I play with more than he does):



aliperry

9 posts

178 months

Wednesday 18th January 2023
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So over lockdown dragged my old HPI e-firestorm out of the loft, rebuilt it and fitted a Hobbywing ESC and motor. Now rebuilding a second one for my lad to play with!



Such a good blast!

spuds1

40 posts

16 months

Monday 23rd January 2023
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Infraction with my BittyDesign Destroyer body on it.




V10 SPM

564 posts

252 months

Friday 27th January 2023
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This is my Cross-RC EMO AT4V 1:10 scale crawler in action on a mountain trail. It has portal axles, independent front and rear axle locking differentials and 2-speed transmission. During the build I added quite a few aluminium alloy and brass parts to improve crawling performance. There are also some accessories to give better scale realism.

https://youtu.be/RRjMBRdDtpI
BlackSeaRC

DoubleSix

11,718 posts

177 months

Friday 27th January 2023
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spuds1 said:
They're really capable little cars. This is my lad's (which I play with more than he does):
These are great, I bought a couple for my kids at Christmas.

I enjoy the tinkering so have bought nearly every possible hop-up...

Check out the Injora website. Be warned it can get spendy!!

Edited by DoubleSix on Friday 27th January 22:40

blueST

4,401 posts

217 months

Friday 27th January 2023
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DoubleSix said:
spuds1 said:
They're really capable little cars. This is my lad's (which I play with more than he does):
These are great, I bought a couple for my kids at Christmas.

I enjoy the tinkering so have bought nearly every possible hop-up...


Check out the Injora website. Be warned it can get speedy!!
I'm waiting for the Holmes Hobbies motor (he's got some good TRX4M videos on YouTube). I'll install it with the Traxxas low range gearset which is only about a £5er.

DoubleSix

11,718 posts

177 months

Friday 27th January 2023
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blueST said:
DoubleSix said:
spuds1 said:
They're really capable little cars. This is my lad's (which I play with more than he does):
These are great, I bought a couple for my kids at Christmas.

I enjoy the tinkering so have bought nearly every possible hop-up...


Check out the Injora website. Be warned it can get speedy!!
I'm waiting for the Holmes Hobbies motor (he's got some good TRX4M videos on YouTube). I'll install it with the Traxxas low range gearset which is only about a £5er.
The low range gear kit is essential imho.

I have also added the following... for both cars eek!!

INJORA 24T/12T Alloy Steel Helical Gear Set
INJORA Black Brass Steering Link
INJORA Bearing kit
INJORA Tow Hook Shackles for SCX24 TRX4M Bumpers
INJORA Coreless High Torque Micro Servo for 1/18 TRX4M (INJS11) - Servo with mount & black horn
INJORA Black Brass - Diff Covers
INJORA Black Brass - Steering Knuckles
INJORA Black Brass - C Hubs
INJORA Black Brass - Steering Link
INJORA 1.0" 56*22mm Soft Rubber Rock Terrain Tires
INJORA 1.0" Negative Offset 3.78mm Deep Dish Stamped Steel Wheel Rims
INJORA Inner Wheel Rings for 1.0" Wheels
Traxxas Light Kit
Traxxas Steel Hardware Kit
Traxxas low range gears
Traxxas Steel Suspension Link Set
Traxxas Heat Sink

I added the bits to one car first which was interesting as I could do direct tests. The difference in performance is massive once you get some weight low down.

The Injora bead lock wheels, tyres and brass wheel rings would be my top recommendation both for performance and aesthetics.



Edited by DoubleSix on Friday 27th January 23:01

spuds1

40 posts

16 months

Friday 27th January 2023
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DoubleSix said:
spuds1 said:
They're really capable little cars. This is my lad's (which I play with more than he does):
These are great, I bought a couple for my kids at Christmas.

I enjoy the tinkering so have bought nearly every possible hop-up...

Check out the Injora website. Be warned it can get spendy!!
Aye. I'm waiting on the black Broncos to come back into stock to get one for myself, which I will slap a load of Injora stuff on. The red Defender is my 3yo's smile

This is my TRX4. Started as a '21 Bronco but then I got modding. It's got 4WS (opposed steering, crab steering, rear steer only, and front steer only modes), as well as a "kinetic" winch (which is basically just a bungee cord attached to a big fishing hook)...



Debating throwing it on an Injora LCG chassis.

blueST

4,401 posts

217 months

Saturday 28th January 2023
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DoubleSix said:
blueST said:
DoubleSix said:
spuds1 said:
They're really capable little cars. This is my lad's (which I play with more than he does):
These are great, I bought a couple for my kids at Christmas.

I enjoy the tinkering so have bought nearly every possible hop-up...


Check out the Injora website. Be warned it can get speedy!!
I'm waiting for the Holmes Hobbies motor (he's got some good TRX4M videos on YouTube). I'll install it with the Traxxas low range gearset which is only about a £5er.
The low range gear kit is essential imho.

I have also added the following... for both cars eek!!

INJORA 24T/12T Alloy Steel Helical Gear Set
INJORA Black Brass Steering Link
INJORA Bearing kit
INJORA Tow Hook Shackles for SCX24 TRX4M Bumpers
INJORA Coreless High Torque Micro Servo for 1/18 TRX4M (INJS11) - Servo with mount & black horn
INJORA Black Brass - Diff Covers
INJORA Black Brass - Steering Knuckles
INJORA Black Brass - C Hubs
INJORA Black Brass - Steering Link
INJORA 1.0" 56*22mm Soft Rubber Rock Terrain Tires
INJORA 1.0" Negative Offset 3.78mm Deep Dish Stamped Steel Wheel Rims
INJORA Inner Wheel Rings for 1.0" Wheels
Traxxas Light Kit
Traxxas Steel Hardware Kit
Traxxas low range gears
Traxxas Steel Suspension Link Set
Traxxas Heat Sink

I added the bits to one car first which was interesting as I could do direct tests. The difference in performance is massive once you get some weight low down.

The Injora bead lock wheels, tyres and brass wheel rings would be my top recommendation both for performance and aesthetics.



Edited by DoubleSix on Friday 27th January 23:01
I’d been looking at some of that stuff, it’s very tempting, but I’ve got my Optima to finish and a new Brushless system for my Arrma. Maybe when they are done.

12dan34

273 posts

112 months

Tuesday 31st January 2023
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Ice_blue_tvr said:
Wanted something to replace the Acme conquistador nitro car , but less fragile and temperamental so went for a brushless model.

Opted to start with 2S batteries and it still absolutely flies.

Pics don't do justice as to how big it is.


A few questions if i can hijack the thread for a moment..
1) is it better to fast or slow charge lipo batteries ?
2) do I need to worry about storing them - ie are they still a fire hazard at rest ? I only have one and have kept it in a fireproof pouch in the garage.
3) are other centre diffs available? A locked or limited slip would work better as an open centre diff isn't very effective when the car gets stuck with the front wheels raised off the ground.

I do miss the noise and drama of a nitro , but this is a) something the kids can have a play with as you can limit the top speed and b) won't annoy any neighbours even on a Sunday.
These look like such good value and I'm tempted to buy one but I really wanted a kit to build and these come almost ready to run. I am planning to get back into this hobby, I had a classic cougar many years ago and was looking at the Procat this time around, a friend had one years ago which I loved but I think a truggy will be better as I'd like to run it in my garden mainly which is grass, quite rough in places.

How has yours been, I know this was posted last August, have you had much use out of it?

Matt Cup

3,163 posts

105 months

Tuesday 31st January 2023
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12dan34 said:
Ice_blue_tvr said:
Wanted something to replace the Acme conquistador nitro car , but less fragile and temperamental so went for a brushless model.

Opted to start with 2S batteries and it still absolutely flies.

Pics don't do justice as to how big it is.


A few questions if i can hijack the thread for a moment..
1) is it better to fast or slow charge lipo batteries ?
2) do I need to worry about storing them - ie are they still a fire hazard at rest ? I only have one and have kept it in a fireproof pouch in the garage.
3) are other centre diffs available? A locked or limited slip would work better as an open centre diff isn't very effective when the car gets stuck with the front wheels raised off the ground.

I do miss the noise and drama of a nitro , but this is a) something the kids can have a play with as you can limit the top speed and b) won't annoy any neighbours even on a Sunday.
These look like such good value and I'm tempted to buy one but I really wanted a kit to build and these come almost ready to run. I am planning to get back into this hobby, I had a classic cougar many years ago and was looking at the Procat this time around, a friend had one years ago which I loved but I think a truggy will be better as I'd like to run it in my garden mainly which is grass, quite rough in places.

How has yours been, I know this was posted last August, have you had much use out of it?
If you want a kit then try a Tekno MT410



I bought my son a maverick quantum but it was returned after a short period of ownership due to poor quality. He now has my Team Associated Rival MT10 which is a beast.

12dan34

273 posts

112 months

Tuesday 31st January 2023
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Matt Cup said:
If you want a kit then try a Tekno MT410



I bought my son a maverick quantum but it was returned after a short period of ownership due to poor quality. He now has my Team Associated Rival MT10 which is a beast.
Thanks, looks good but a bit pricey. I've had Tamiya before and I do appreciate quality so maybe Schumacher is the way to go..