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Nard Cox · 10.09.2010, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by freeagent

Im sad winter is comeing.

That makes two of us.

My Mugen can also turn on a dime, I love it

freeagent · 01:56 AM

Well, I think I have er. It doesnt quite turn on a dime because of my servo, but it turns reallly well. I love how it drifts thru corners. Im getting a new Hitec 7955TG servo from my bud, it only has about 20 mins use on it. That way I can toss this airtronics back on my revo, it seems to like that truck better heh. One thing I did notice tho is how warm the center diff gets when you are hard on the truck, Im assumeing thats normal? I cant give exact temps, but its close to the motor temp at times, but cools relatively quickly. I believe I am running 10k in the center. Would it be worth it to get an MBX6T over the 5T?

Edit:

I set each tie rod to 2.330" and shes good! I should tighten the servo saver spring up a bit, but other then that Im content :)

Also my buddy reminded me that I should attach the rear chassis brace.. noobs eh :)

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/7470/img3754a.jpg

magman · 10.10.2010, 07:38 AM

I would run 20K in the center and try that. I run 15 front 20 center and 10 rear for bashing and it works great

freeagent · 10.10.2010, 10:24 AM

I guess 10k is a bit thick eh?

20k in the center would probably help with turning a bit too heheh.

magman · 10.10.2010, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by freeagent

I guess 10k is a bit thick eh?

20k in the center would probably help with turning a bit too heheh.

It took me a couple of different combos to get the fluids to my liking and driving style.

freeagent · 05:25 PM

Well, Im pretty sure I blew the front diff last night.. It could be the center diff, but Im almost positive its the front. That sux :( I have spare parts, but i still havent figured out how to get the outdrives off. I hate being a noob :(

Edit:

Nope, the grub screw holding the pin in the shaft cup up front came out, casue it to wedge.. now its got some loctite in it heh.

magman · 09:21 PM

Blue loctite ALL those grub screws and you should have no worries.

Also if you haven't done it yet, down load an exploded view of your truck..it will help.
if you do not have one already

freeagent · 10.12.2010, 10:06 AM

Well, I got that part done lol.

About 20 minutes after the loctite set, this happend

Figures it has to be 50 bux for the parts I need

magman · 10.12.2010, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by freeagent

Well, I got that part done lol.

About 20 minutes after the loctite set, this happend

Figures it has to be 50 bux for the parts I need

OUCH..I broke 2 front a arms ( the same one ) w/in a 5 minute span one day.

So, how was it running?

freeagent · 07:40 PM

Heheh yup, thems the breaks! Literally lol :) I just hate it when something breaks and the store is closed, or like in my current situation, 2 days before pay

As for how it runs.. Well I will be honest.

At first, I did not like it, mainly because it steered like a bus.

But! Checking the tie rod length really made a huuge difference. I guess the previous owner while it was nitro powered did not need much steering, or he steered with the throttle. But now, I think its an awsome machine :) Its very quick, even with just 4s geared 16/46 it pulls pretty hard. It will turn on a quarter, and it drifts very nicely. I took it out for its first ramp session yesterday, and I have to say, I really love how it flies :) Overall, Im very satisfied with it.. I realise you can buy a new model from any company, but as a first truggy, Im content with my choice. On top of a few suspension bits I want to replace, I was looking at what few hopups there are for it.. hmm. Also, Im starting to see what people are talking about when it comes to power and efficiency.. My run times arent for very long, maybe 15-20 mins just messing around out front of the house on the street. I do have a Q tho.. at around 30mph, the pinion/spur mesh starts sounding a bit ragged.. that would be a good indication the mesh is a bit on the sloppy side? I set it for about .030" of slop..

Edit:

I think its just the metal pinion and spur sound.. Im not quite used to it yet heheh. My revo is much quieter heheh.

magman · 10.12.2010, 09:25 PM

15-20 minutes of run time per battery is very good considering the weight of the truggy. If you tweak your esc settings a bit you main gain another minute or two. I set my punch control down to 70% and that does make a difference. As far as hop ups go..I have Kings Head rear arm holders and that's basically it. It is a prospect version so there really wasn't muck to do on it......and yes it is a bit loud at high speeds with the metal on metal gears

Nard Cox · 10.13.2010, 08:41 AM

Any vids of it flying around ??

Damage : front lower and upper arm, shock shaft and the plastic thing on the end?

magman · 10.13.2010, 11:53 AM

his damage is almost a mirror image of what i did one day

freeagent · 10.13.2010, 11:57 AM

Yup, upper and lowers, shock end, and I hope the shaft didnt bite it, Ill have to check.. I just put it up on the shelf. I did give my buddy the cam, but he did such a bunk job, its truely sad :(

I will get this fixed and make a vid this weekend

I do have 1 jump on my ipod, it doesnt look too high, but it flew pretty good :)

magman · 10.13.2010, 08:29 PM

I have the OFNA/ X-RAY big bore shocks on my truck and it made a huge difference in handling and jumping. That would be a nice upgrade for yours. Not sure which ones I have as they came with the truck