Freeze's Savage Flux "Frostbyte II" build thread - Page 16 - RC-Monster Forums

09.18.2010, 12:45 PM

I thought about it but I didn't wanna compromise the strength of the upright carrier and making it easier to break. If I want more steering, i'll sell the Flux and buy a truggy

Arct1k · 09.18.2010, 03:21 PM

LMK if you want to hand off the axle extenders :)

JThiessen · 09.18.2010, 04:23 PM

NOW it looks right....dont clean it man!

I am in complete agreement with you on the effects of the XL conversion. I'd say now you should get a pair of 3S packs, and run it with those too. I think you will like it. You dont have to run it on those all the time, but I have found that I rarely run mine on 4S anymore. Of course I did just have the ESC go up in flames........

09.18.2010, 04:54 PM

does this mean the FLM chassis is for sale? lol

09.18.2010, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JThiessen

NOW it looks right....dont clean it man!

Like hell I ain't cleaning it!

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Originally Posted by 88gtanotchback

does this mean the FLM chassis is for sale? lol

Dunno, I need to do further driving and testing before I make my decision.

Muggydude · 09.18.2010, 08:02 PM

Well if you keep it stock wheelbase, get some TCS TVPS! $20 is a killer price, and I love mine. I would keep it un-XL even if you go to 6s or 5s

josh9mille · 09.18.2010, 08:10 PM

cleaning is highly overrated lol. I agree get 2 3s packs and then you can experiment between 5s and 6s. I think you will be very happy with 5s myself.

09.19.2010, 12:28 AM

While getting the truck prepped up for a bash session at the track tonight, I noticed the damn motor slide forward AGAIN!!! I never had this issue on my first Flux, never! I cranked those farking motor clamp bolts helluva hard with red loctite the first time this happened! Well, enough of this, I'm zip tying the damn thing in place, lets see it try and slide forward now!

And man, I can't believe how quickly my stock pinion gear has been eaten away so far after just a few runs. Looks like another order to RCM soon

Muggydude · 09.18.2010, 08:17 PM

I think i will need to sell 2 of my Turnigy 5200 30c 2s harcases and get some matched 3s and 2s packs for 6s and 5s running. Anyone interested or want to trade?

09.19.2010, 03:39 AM

I've decided im gonna go back to the XL conversion but reduce my pinion to 18t to gain back some torque to help me wheelie and hopefully let me control the truck in the air a bit easier. It should help reduce my temps as well. Now that i've got perspective of the truck on how it performs and handles in both stock and XL platforms, I have a better idea of what I need to change on it to get it to perform how I like. After replacing/upgrading the pinion, im gonna upgrade to 6s power as I think I will really enjoy it with the XL conversion as well as NEED the XL stability to maintain control of the truck with 22.2v of power vs on the stock chassis layout. I think wheelies and backflips will be no problem with 6s lipos churning those big wheels, but, only one way to find out!!!

Looks like its gonna be another late night tear down and cleanup.....I hate driving in wet weather, I really need to stop, the cleanup doesn't make it worthwhile.

josh9mille · 09.19.2010, 05:02 AM

Good choice! It will be a blast! trust me.

09.19.2010, 10:51 AM

i cant wait to see it on 6s. its funny how HPI tells people to run a 25t pinion on 6s when in fact everyone seems to gear down...

09.19.2010, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 88gtanotchback

i cant wait to see it on 6s. its funny how HPI tells people to run a 25t pinion on 6s when in fact everyone seems to gear down...

Because that enables you along with their phatline tires to reach 62mph as they advertise the truck capable of, otherwise it would be false marketing.

reno911 · 09.19.2010, 01:23 PM

Freeze glad to hear your getting out all the kinks, 6s should be interesting, I want a vid of that. As your tire explodes of the wheel... I hear you only like running the truck in warm dry weather ah? Cleaning is not your trade ah? Nonsense, get your ass out in that mud and throw up some roosts. 6s and mud, now that makes me happy just thinking about it. Yummy mud!

09.19.2010, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by reno911

? Cleaning is not your trade ah? Nonsense, get your ass out in that mud and throw up some roosts. 6s and mud, now that makes me happy just thinking about it. Yummy mud!

I'm still cleaning my damn truck of from yesterday, so screw that crap. You go ahead, i'll watch