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DJR2096 30-10-2013 09:37 PM

3Racing Cactus Build
 
Well guys & gels, My 3Racing Cactus is here from RC Mart & I think I'll do a build thread to go along with it http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/public/s...t/thumbsup.gif!
I looked at many. many kits for a 1/10 2WD buggy: Intech, Team Durango, Team C, Atomic & so on for my first new build of a 1/10 buggy since 1989!
http://imageshack.us/a/img593/2484/ehkd.jpg
Its a great bit of kit for the money, & I was surprised with the quality of the kit parts! It even comes with a set of AKA tyres too http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/public/s...t/thumbsup.gif http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/public/s...t/thumbsup.gif
I'll be running the HPI Flux Pro ESC & Motor in it (Thanks to Adrenaline models for that), Spektrum SR3100 receiver & a Power HD 1206TG sevo in the front for steering!
And so on with the build we go http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/public/s.../hahadance.gif
http://imageshack.us/a/img833/9706/y95u.jpg
Bag 1 is always a good place to start!

http://imageshack.us/a/img15/9303/ckn4.jpg
Chassis, front end, rear pin holders & steering bits!

http://imageshack.us/a/img69/2474/eas6.jpg
Yep nice set of bearing with the kit!
Now is that what I think it is?

http://imageshack.us/a/img33/9492/myks.jpg
Yes it is http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/public/s...t/angrymad.gif!
Kit come with anodised pink parts. As nice as the anodising is................it's gotta go. off to the caustic soda it is!
I hate pink or purple anodising!

http://imageshack.us/a/img824/1969/18x8.jpg
Da composite main chassis! All nice & clean out of the box!

http://imageshack.us/a/img593/987/mtcj.jpg
Bet the bottom of it won't look like that soon!

http://imageshack.us/a/img201/6549/nv0p.jpg
Front end of the chassis is held on with 4x M3 lock nuts & 4x M3x8 flat head screws.

http://imageshack.us/a/img692/4977/zxjy.jpg
Screws secure from the bottom.

http://imageshack.us/a/img189/3371/swj6.jpg
10 mins & some caustic soda later & that rubbish pink is gone. Hurrah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/public/s.../topbanana.gif
http://imageshack.us/a/img28/4558/fn1k.jpg
You only want the larger of the alli parts, 4x M3x8 scres & a 0.5mm & 1.0mm suspension mount RF spacers.
The RF spacers sit under the pin holder.

http://imageshack.us/a/img30/4646/7awt.jpg
And screw in to the allow from the bottom. As it's metal to metal I used a little blue threadlock just to be safe.

http://imageshack.us/a/img853/6052/5w4u.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img703/9476/ec07.jpg
And there we have the chassis up to now!

http://imageshack.us/a/img41/2470/c9no.jpg
Time to start getting the steering rack build.
These parts came on a tree. So snip them off & give em a trim with a knife & start the build with screwing in the 4.8 ball studs.

http://imageshack.us/a/img14/8476/qli5.jpg
Just like that!

http://imageshack.us/a/img24/9955/8gma.jpg
& one ball stud in the left steering arm & push the M5x8x2.5 bearing in both the left & right steering arms.

http://imageshack.us/a/img850/3235/3q89.jpg
Place a 3.02 shim on one of the M3x12. Do two of these!

http://imageshack.us/a/img18/1050/58dn.jpg
Place two M5.7x5.5 bushings in the steering link. One in each side of the.

http://imageshack.us/a/img12/7016/07kg.jpg
Push ya screws through aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand..........

http://imageshack.us/a/img809/6538/0i01.jpg
Screw down you steering arms to the link! Job done!!


http://imageshack.us/a/img36/3703/1wra.jpg
Now to mount it to the steering to the chassis using two M3.18 button head screws, two M5.02 shims & two M8.9.2 steering posts.

http://imageshack.us/a/img266/2757/uu53.jpg
posts, shims & screw go like that!

http://imageshack.us/a/img14/2496/vfoh.jpg
And you should end up with it looking like that.
Check for binding & unscrew until till its gone!

DJR2096 31-10-2013 09:14 PM

Felix Law ran a Cactus with Losi shocks at the 2013 worlds.
http://imageshack.us/a/img10/5695/gub3.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img822/6461/q5g1.jpg

On with the build we go!
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Hinge pins, front arms, pin carrier & lower suspension mount red to go. Do a little sanding on the arms to get them to fall under
their own weight.

http://imageshack.us/a/img842/6169/fvys.jpg
Push in the pins.

http://imageshack.us/a/img837/4286/2dol.jpg
And secure the front pin carrier with two 2.6x6 countersunk screws.

http://imageshack.us/a/img199/5162/fj6l.jpg
Front bumper and screws ready to bolt the front arms to the chassis.

http://imageshack.us/a/img541/9485/t805.jpg
Place the front suspension assembly on to the chassis & screw the bulkhead down ion place.

http://imageshack.us/a/img11/9751/72cc.jpg
Rear M3x16s in first

http://imageshack.us/a/img89/1210/jyp3.jpg
Then secure the bumper to the front end with the last two M3x16 screws.

http://imageshack.us/a/img811/7093/ick6.jpg
Bag two here we go! looing for the front shock mount!

http://imageshack.us/a/img545/4933/v30h.jpg
There it is. Ready for attachment.

http://imageshack.us/a/img17/3125/a7aw.jpg
A little more de-anodising on the M3x10x1.5 spacers. Slip them over the two 4.8x7 ball studs.

http://imageshack.us/a/img22/5152/73bs.jpg
And screw into place. I'm going with stock settings for a starting point!

http://imageshack.us/a/img24/6083/09q9.jpg
Put in place.

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Screwing to place with the four M3x10 button screws!

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Tower in place. Seems very sturdy. http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/public/s...t/thumbsup.gif

Voske 31-10-2013 10:42 PM

Looks like a very nice kit, and a nice build threat. :thumbsup:

DJR2096 01-11-2013 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Voske (Post 813455)
Looks like a very nice kit, and a nice build threat. :thumbsup:

It's been a great kit so far. No grumbles from me!

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Right up next is the front hubs. Again all nice clean!

http://imageshack.us/a/img41/5109/7rg7.jpg
Push in the two M5x10 included bearings

http://imageshack.us/a/img29/782/ykvt.jpg
Screw in a 4.8mm ball stud.

http://imageshack.us/a/img5/412/91rc.jpg
Push the knuckle are pins through the knuckle arms.

http://imageshack.us/a/img841/176/yim1.jpg
Place a M5x02 shim over the knuckle arm, then a hex adaptor.

http://imageshack.us/a/img12/4661/0mli.jpg
Then secure with a M2x12 hub pin.

http://imageshack.us/a/img708/8241/21v4.jpg
Take your knuckles and & place in the C-hub with an M2.5x7x1 plastic spacer each side of the knuckle. Push pin though &

http://imageshack.us/a/img547/848/hmv6.jpg
Secure with a M2x4 button head screw.

http://imageshack.us/a/img407/7283/nf18.jpg
Left & right hubs finished

http://imageshack.us/a/img826/9647/3q5p.jpg
Next up...........turnbuckles!

http://imageshack.us/a/img12/962/55bn.jpg
I always take a little bit of plastic out of the ends of the ball caps just for ease of starting them off!

http://imageshack.us/a/img849/8619/28i3.jpg
The supplied tool helps lots! Make four up & put them a side ready for mounting!

http://imageshack.us/a/img542/9725/bizk.jpg
Time to mount the C-hub/knuckle assembly.

http://imageshack.us/a/img209/5386/xpwx.jpg
Two spacers each side of the c-hub, push pin though & secure with a M2x4 screw.


http://imageshack.us/a/img31/2527/v8w3.jpg
Snap on you four turnbuckles and there you go!

Bluestreak 01-11-2013 10:38 AM

That looks really nice fella. And the price on rcmart seems to be very good value. How good do the plastics feel??

Mugenextreme 01-11-2013 11:44 AM

looks nice but best get yourself some spare castor blocks and steering knuckles for the front of the car.

DJR2096 01-11-2013 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluestreak (Post 813523)
That looks really nice fella. And the price on rcmart seems to be very good value. How good do the plastics feel??

Plastics aren't bad. Chassis has plenty of flex.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mugenextreme (Post 813537)
looks nice but best get yourself some spare castor blocks and steering knuckles for the front of the car.

Yeah good idea!

http://imageshack.us/a/img809/3564/hcuw.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img547/2450/io19.jpg
Bag 3 & we start the backend!

http://imageshack.us/a/img585/3676/npis.jpg
I'm building the mid motor chassis so I can do away with these gear box half's.

http://imageshack.us/a/img593/8016/ww72.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img30/9694/yhhx.jpg
You'll need to make up two 24T idle gears.

http://imageshack.us/a/img30/1478/p7nc.jpg
Lay shaft came pre-built but I still took it apart & rebuilt it!

http://imageshack.us/a/img20/316/fg52.jpg
Diff build next!

DJR2096 01-11-2013 07:32 PM

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Although the kit come with ball diff grease, I opted to use the Team Associated.

http://imageshack.us/a/img35/5858/irmy.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img197/9390/ntrb.jpg
Grease up both Diff half's & Place a spacer/plate over each diff half. Then put a little grease on the plates.

http://imageshack.us/a/img22/8530/6jdc.jpg
Put a little bit of grease on the diff balls.

http://imageshack.us/a/img689/310/yqqa.jpg
Place the two 5x8x2.5 bearings in the open ended diff half. One will sit inside & one will sit on top .

http://imageshack.us/a/img10/3624/6r89.jpg
Place your 52T diff gear over the diff half with the bearings in.

http://imageshack.us/a/img600/9421/cfms.jpg
The start to put your diff balls into the diff gear. I like to use the diff grease tube so the balls stick to the end!

http://imageshack.us/a/img4/7360/ldl9.jpg
I just put a smidgen of grease over the balls for good luck!

http://imageshack.us/a/img818/118/901e.jpg
Place the other half of the diff over the gear.

http://imageshack.us/a/img703/161/95vw.jpg
And prep the rest of the parts for putting it together.

http://imageshack.us/a/img22/8650/sjq0.jpg
a M10x0.3 shim & a M10x15x5 on each side of the diff.

http://imageshack.us/a/img850/9976/j5rw.jpg
Put a little dab of Anti-wear grease on the thrust bearing & place it over the M2.6x22 diff screw.

http://imageshack.us/a/img708/9463/jdsx.jpg
Put a M2.6 lock nut inside the diff nut, then place the M1.3x2 spring in the end of the diff followed by the diff nut, & place the diff screw into the other side.

http://imageshack.us/a/img196/8946/bvww.jpg
Tighten down all the way until its time to bed the ball diff in at the end of the build.

DJR2096 01-11-2013 08:56 PM

http://imageshack.us/a/img845/6920/fdqx.jpg
Mid motor gear box half's

http://imageshack.us/a/img541/5595/1md9.jpg
Lay shaft in place!

http://imageshack.us/a/img593/9814/rx70.jpg
Diff & idle gears in place with grease........

http://imageshack.us/a/img29/8572/jkmr.jpg
And that was my first mistake http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/public/s...fault/nono.gif .
I should have given it a dry fitting as when it went together, it didn't want to close up too well. So after taking it apart once or twice I got it to close!
Yay!!................er no. now there's a binding when to turn the gears. So gunna strip it down tomorrow & have little at what might be binding inside! Hmmm not happy about that bit!! http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/public/s...lt/tantrum.gif

buggy#0 01-11-2013 09:14 PM

Great build so far, but if you check the gearbox again and it still feels notchy you will probably just need to run it in a few times, I know because my Cougar was pretty bad (only took 1 race meet and it was butter smooth;))

DJR2096 02-11-2013 05:52 PM

Well after stripping the gearbox, checking each gear, running each idle gear on its own. found no issues.
So I put it back together & still there was binding http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/public/s...efault/ack.gif .
I had it suggested to me it might disappear after a few runs by Buggy0

http://imageshack.us/a/img14/9475/kcvz.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img811/5666/z723.jpg
Mid motor guard time. Screw in the M310 set screw & screw the mount down over it.
http://imageshack.us/a/img703/6171/07by.jpg
yuk
http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/public/s...efault/078.gif
http://imageshack.us/a/img819/266/shc8.jpg
Better http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/public/s...t/thumbsup.gif

http://imageshack.us/a/img96/6899/nkbi.jpg
Place the motor guard & motor plate over the gearbox.

http://imageshack.us/a/img855/5085/vxch.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img811/5666/z723.jpg
The start screwing the plate & mount place.

http://imageshack.us/a/img266/6338/5dlg.jpg
Time to bolt the rear shock tower into place.

http://imageshack.us/a/img29/5473/m1nm.jpg
Screw two 4x8 ball studs each side stabilizer seat.

http://imageshack.us/a/img546/2606/xsso.jpg
Locate the shock tower onto the stabilizer seat.

http://imageshack.us/a/img14/6118/oayt.jpg
& screw into place with the two M3x10 button heads!

http://imageshack.us/a/img46/3562/ddgy.jpg
Ready the motor mount stiffener with its hardwear

http://imageshack.us/a/img811/2332/hn7u.jpg
End result!! http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/public/s...t/thumbsup.gif

mr. ed 02-11-2013 06:50 PM

Maybe try loosening up the screws that hold both halves together a bit?

I'm surprised there's no pressure bearing in the diff outdrives

DJR2096 03-11-2013 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr. ed (Post 813875)
Maybe try loosening up the screws that hold both halves together a bit?

I'm surprised there's no pressure bearing in the diff outdrives

Actually the opposite worked better.
Seemed to run a lot smoother after being fully build.
But it only grinds a little in a certain place when rotated.
I have a feeling one if not both idle gear are a little on the poor molding side of things!

http://imageshack.us/a/img407/4128/l1ft.jpg
Slipper time!

http://imageshack.us/a/img23/4085/u9c2.jpg
Ruffen up the slipper pads a little.

http://imageshack.us/a/img689/2149/g9dk.jpg
Place a M2x0.2 shim over the slipper shaft followed by a slipper plate.

http://imageshack.us/a/img854/8392/fuq1.jpg
Push the slipper pads in place onto the spur gear.

http://imageshack.us/a/img822/7336/2pt9.jpg
On goes your other slipper plate followed by the spring, slipper spring ring & M4 lock nut. Tighten down all the way ready for setting it up later.

http://imageshack.us/a/img17/871/j1ib.jpg
You rear end should look something like this by now!
Ready for the motor now!

http://imageshack.us/a/img46/5637/qcii.jpg
As I said at the start I going to be running the HPI Flux Pro system in this buggy. I got mine from Adrenaline Models for a great price!.
I'm running a 10.5T motor in this as I didn't want make to quick or the mark!

http://imageshack.us/a/img197/4673/d644.jpg
Bolted in place. Something missing but can't think what http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/public/s...efault/017.gif

http://imageshack.us/a/img845/5594/vrh4.jpg
Hmm now where do I fit new brushes? http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/public/s...t/imstupid.gif

http://imageshack.us/a/img856/2092/bo41.jpg
Next up is the gear cover. Slot in the slipper cover & screw it in place a M3.5 screw.

http://imageshack.us/a/img802/2474/oz2y.jpg
Secure the gear cover to the gearbox with two M3.5 Button head screw.

http://imageshack.us/a/img20/9319/mnqq.jpg
Place you gearbox assembly onto the rear of the chassis & put four m3x8 flat heads to hold it in place ready for the rear arm build.

DJR2096 03-11-2013 09:43 PM

http://imageshack.us/a/img13/4116/bjnz.jpg
Time to put the rear arms together!

http://imageshack.us/a/img849/4163/8sl3.jpg
Slide a hinge through the arm & place a pivot ball on each end of the hinge pin.

http://imageshack.us/a/img547/6031/p4lc.jpg
Push the assembled pivot ball/arm assembly in to the pin carrier.

http://imageshack.us/a/img845/3170/lqli.jpg
Push the rear pin carrier into place. Push the pumper into its slot & bolt into place with M3x16 screw for the rear hols & M3x13 for the front hols.

http://imageshack.us/a/img11/2131/frzl.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img826/8784/69rk.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img30/9738/je41.jpg
Assembling the rear hubs involves placing an M3x6x2 spacer over a 4.8x7mm ball stud & screwing it into the upright.
Place a M5x13x4 bearing in the front of the upright & a M10x15x4 in the rear.

http://imageshack.us/a/img196/1883/fpfp.jpg
The left & right universal drive shafts are very nicely build

http://imageshack.us/a/img42/7049/lpop.jpg
Push them into the uprights & fit them with the hexes just like the front.

http://imageshack.us/a/img545/6530/syhq.jpg
Build up the rear turnbuckles.

http://imageshack.us/a/img11/4865/yp6i.jpg
Push the hinge pin through the hub end of the arm & place a M2.5x7x1 spacer on to the pin.

http://imageshack.us/a/img843/9271/cs42.jpg
Place your upright over the pin followed by another M2.5x7x1 spacer.

http://imageshack.us/a/img407/600/3y74.jpg
Stop the pin from falling out by fitting a M2x4 button head screw.

http://imageshack.us/a/img163/4703/t4e7.jpg
Bar shocks, rear end done! http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/public/s...t/thumbsup.gif

DJR2096 05-11-2013 05:21 PM

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Wing mount parts!

http://imageshack.us/a/img856/3270/6sb5.jpg
Screw the mounts to the shock tower with four m3x12 button heads.

http://imageshack.us/a/img843/1122/u7on.jpg
Then place the two wing spacers over the mount & hold down with body pins.

http://imageshack.us/a/img854/9841/qu6w.jpg
Right time to get cracking on the shocks!

http://imageshack.us/a/img856/6263/tk3z.jpg
Start by trimming all the plastic parts of the trees/sprues!

http://imageshack.us/a/img834/1720/zigu.jpg
I'm going to be putting 1.3 pistons in both front & back but 30w oil in the front & 35w in the rear!

http://imageshack.us/a/img547/7028/hykp.jpg
First up fit the shaft with a 2.5mm C-clip.

http://imageshack.us/a/img571/4910/u288.jpg
Slide you piston over the shaft & secure it with another 2.5mm C-clip.

http://imageshack.us/a/img23/9762/mniu.jpg
shafts ready! Screw adjustment rings onto the shocks! Nice 3Racing emblem on the shock bodies. Nice little touch!

http://imageshack.us/a/img703/7783/7i86.jpg
Right, time lube up the seals & what not. Instead of the Associated green slim, I opted to try some GMK Shock Snot!
It seems to have a thicker viscosity than green slime dose. It seemed to stay on the seals with ease

http://imageshack.us/a/img837/7933/u9zc.jpg
In order of packing into the bottom of the shock body........O-ring cover, O-ring, O-ring spacer, O-ring, O-ring cover.
The screw on the bottom end cap!

http://imageshack.us/a/img818/6082/tw6b.jpg
Shock shaft & body built!

http://imageshack.us/a/img28/8013/rku3.jpg
Pre tapping the shock cap with it's bleeder screw.

http://imageshack.us/a/img833/1518/qnwt.jpg
Shacks filled with oil, end cap on & ball cap in place!



http://imageshack.us/a/img34/9028/xojz.jpg
Springs & shock ends next.

http://imageshack.us/a/img802/5289/lczw.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img209/4613/xtv5.jpg
M5.8x6 ball end in the bottom, Damper ball end in the top!

http://imageshack.us/a/img708/2739/6tnc.jpg
Front shock in place!

http://imageshack.us/a/img20/2158/qafy.jpg
Rear shocks in place.

http://imageshack.us/a/img594/6618/ifs6.jpg
& there we have it!
Leccy bits next!

DJR2096 06-11-2013 08:13 PM

Right.............mounting the servo!

http://imageshack.us/a/img38/6808/ocg8.jpg
I opted to run a Power HD 1209TG servo for this buggy.

http://imageshack.us/a/img96/834/0c39.jpg
Servo post parts ready to be fitted.


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http://imageshack.us/a/img440/2434/56p0.jpg
Placement goes post,1mm post shim held in place by M3x8 screw. I added a wash to spread the load on the servo.

http://imageshack.us/a/img40/3733/mry4.jpg
The servo save parts read to be fitted. Some folk over in the states have chosen to not run the servo save & have gone with a alloy servo arm instead.

http://imageshack.us/a/img199/8275/mx9z.jpg
Your servo will need to be zeroed at this point.

http://imageshack.us/a/img843/3834/3qh7.jpg
Fit the spring, place the spring cover over that & tighten down with a M3x18 button head.
Then fit the ball stud in the top.

http://imageshack.us/a/img31/7807/y25y.jpg
Servo arm parts ready to be put together.

http://imageshack.us/a/img809/208/v4p5.jpg
Servo are ready & snapped into place. I know, I know I missed a pink bit http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/public/s...efault/078.gif


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In place with the bell crank side of the steering arm snapped on.
Time to screw it in place.

http://imageshack.us/a/img842/7823/rwmw.jpg
Screw the servo to the chassis with two M3x8.

DJR2096 07-11-2013 05:52 PM

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Next up is the battery stopper. This fixes to the chassis with two M3x8 flat heads.

http://imageshack.us/a/img21/6195/oh6t.jpg
Building the swinging battery cover is next on the bill. A little cutting & trimming the spru first!

http://imageshack.us/a/img856/333/ngkz.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img194/4876/wzbd.jpg
After cleaning up the cover mount, slide an M3x10 though the battery cover & though a flanged tube into the cover mount.

http://imageshack.us/a/img20/4153/vh62.jpg
Battery tray foam in next.

http://imageshack.us/a/img849/1537/5tb1.jpg
I opted to fit both centre & side foams.

http://imageshack.us/a/img820/2953/qyht.jpg
Next locate a square peg in a square hole!

http://imageshack.us/a/img547/7748/qzhs.jpg
Bolt down your hinged battery cover with two M3x8 screws

http://imageshack.us/a/img27/2159/wspg.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img820/4954/v9ka.jpg
Locate the mid motor conversion battery post mounts & screw them into place with two M3x22 screws. The screws that came with my kit
were more like M3x25's

http://imageshack.us/a/img36/1501/9isl.jpg
Push the cover into place......................

http://imageshack.us/a/img19/8215/jein.jpg
Bolt down the battery cover with the two supplied thumb screws. I'll upgrade the thumb screws to alloy one's at a later date!

DJR2096 08-11-2013 05:57 PM

http://imageshack.us/a/img197/2420/uqnx.jpg
DST in place for the ESC!

http://imageshack.us/a/img689/4764/hj4i.jpg
Set of yellow dish wheels came with the kit.

http://imageshack.us/a/img5/1502/70kh.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img11/6330/z2jh.jpg
Biggest shock for me with this kit was inclusion of a set of AKA tyres.

http://imageshack.us/a/img34/4750/5ym1.jpg
You get a set of AKA Three Rib in red compound for the front. Jared Tebo won the 2013 worlds with a set of these!


http://imageshack.us/a/img703/729/ql6i.jpg
And a set of Impact tyres for the rear also in red compound.
Both have AKA red inserts too!

http://imageshack.us/a/img202/3665/lv9i.jpg
Next up.......................the body shell & it paint job!

Darrin70 13-11-2013 01:08 AM

Just finished building a rear motor one minus paint for my son to race, he did not want to race what I race... It is was actually a nice build, impressed with the fit finish and the shocks...Wonder if they will release a gear diff and or a larger spur gear?

DJR2096 13-11-2013 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrin70 (Post 816133)
Just finished building a rear motor one minus paint for my son to race, he did not want to race what I race... It is was actually a nice build, impressed with the fit finish and the shocks...Wonder if they will release a gear diff and or a larger spur gear?

Yeah it's not a bad buggy for the price.
Only other problem I've found apart from the gritty mid gear box is I seem to have wobbly front knuckle arm pins.
When I spin my front wheels, My wheels look like they are buckled:(

Just waiting on HPI to do something about my ESC.
As when I fitted it to my buggy & switched it on, it would just sit flashing at me!!
Got power to the servo & fan. Wouldn't go into set up??

SHY 13-11-2013 12:56 PM

Very nice & detailed build tread! Looks like a very nice kit!

Agreed on the purple anodizing! :D

DJR2096 13-11-2013 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SHY (Post 816190)
Very nice & detailed build tread! Looks like a very nice kit!

Agreed on the purple anodizing! :D

Thanks Bud!:D.
Soooooooooo not a good colour!

Darrin70 14-11-2013 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJR2096 (Post 816185)
Yeah it's not a bad buggy for the price.
Only other problem I've found apart from the gritty mid gear box is I seem to have wobbly front knuckle arm pins.
When I spin my front wheels, My wheels look like they are buckled:(

Just waiting on HPI to do something about my ESC.
As when I fitted it to my buggy & switched it on, it would just sit flashing at me!!
Got power to the servo & fan. Wouldn't go into set up??

That's to bad about the esc.. Check your sensor wire, or change it out... I found that the wheels are not true they have a bad worp... There is a bit of play on my chubs also, it could be the plastic washers wearing right away.. As for the gear box/ball diff mine feels butter smooth, I always clean all the ball and diff rings before use, manufacturers will put anti corrosion oil on them for shipping, this will make your ball diff feel gritty and wear quicker..

Darrin70 14-11-2013 01:16 AM

What I was also impressed with, was the pre cut velcro.......:) These guys are thinking of the little stuff that makes a difference.. Can't wait for the release of some hopups!!

DJR2096 14-11-2013 08:38 AM

I checked all sorts on the ESC. No change. So it went back to Adrenaline Models where I got it from & they sent it back to HPI.
Now the waiting begins.

Yeah the pre-cut Velcro was good as was the 3M double sided tape. I love that stuff.

Was wondering if there was going to be any hop-ups. Asiatees stock spares & kits, so maybe we might get something from them.

Darrin70 14-11-2013 11:32 PM

For the money you might want to look at this for a esc.. SkyRC's Toro TS 120amp, I run this in 4 of my cars.. Other then a plastic case design it is damn good... I messaged SkyRC about updating the software for braking and about 3 weeks later there was a update... RCMART has them free shipping check it out...Small foot print..

http://www.rcmart.com/skyrc-30004401...m-p-36726.html

DJR2096 16-11-2013 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrin70 (Post 816573)
For the money you might want to look at this for a esc.. SkyRC's Toro TS 120amp, I run this in 4 of my cars.. Other then a plastic case design it is damn good... I messaged SkyRC about updating the software for braking and about 3 weeks later there was a update... RCMART has them free shipping check it out...Small foot print..

http://www.rcmart.com/skyrc-30004401...m-p-36726.html

Looks like a pretty good ESC. One to think about. :thumbsup:
I know one thing, If HPI don't re-new my ESC, I've got two 1/8 HB buggies that'll be going up for sale, & I'll take my money elsewhere!

Darrin70 18-11-2013 02:16 AM

I don't blame you... I hope it get resolved for you!!!

DJR2096 20-11-2013 09:21 PM

Right time to finish up this build!
HPI did indeed replace my ESC. Thanks HPI/HB top stuff:thumbsup:

ESC in with motor & receiver in place!
http://imageshack.com/a/img9/2921/y713.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img534/9200/yvby.jpg

The manual says use a 24T pinion. So I did with Schumacher braded pinion! Tiny dab of blue on the motor screws to keep them in place
http://imageshack.com/a/img822/5518/vveo.jpg

I chose to remover my fan off of my Flux pro ESC & see how temps go when I run the buggy.
http://imageshack.com/a/img823/3342/iiri.jpg

Well after running in my ball diff & setting my slipper, I'm happy to say she's up & running.
Been raining here today so not had a chance to let her rip. Given her a run around the living room & she rollers just fine!

I guess it's time to unveil the bodyshell & pain job!

http://imageshack.com/a/img209/52/iz6y.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img31/3674/xzw1.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img12/3666/trtm.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img163/1971/sz6z.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img716/3521/qv7x.jpg

Chrissy Boy 20-11-2013 11:25 PM

I have to say that does look like a nice kit, out of curiosity will you have to get any spares from the states or can you get parts from over here?

DJR2096 21-11-2013 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrissy Boy (Post 817909)
I have to say that does look like a nice kit, out of curiosity will you have to get any spares from the states or can you get parts from over here?

All the spares come from Honk Kong. No one stocks over here I'm afraid!

DJR2096 21-11-2013 08:45 PM

Hmm well after putting the first pack through the Cactus,
I have to say seems like a great buggy http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/public/s...t/thumbsup.gif

But while putting the second pack through it, I flipped it on tarmac while jumping it.
And this happened!
http://imageshack.com/a/img571/932/4tli.jpg
Excuse this poor pic.
Hmm Not used to plastic shock towers, should this happen?
New rear mid shock tower on the way!

DJR2096 23-11-2013 05:49 PM

Well had to be done, I went & glued the shock tower!
Took the cactus out on the road for another spin/
Well I have to say mid motor handles fantastic on a hi grip surface.
Was smiles all round:D

The Dark Knight 25-11-2013 09:06 AM

Looks like a nice bit of kit for money, tempted to get one myself. Nice write up on the build too.

Not so good about the rear shock tower, but plastic will be more brittle in this cold weather.

DJR2096 26-11-2013 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dark Knight (Post 818844)
Looks like a nice bit of kit for money, tempted to get one myself. Nice write up on the build too.

Not so good about the rear shock tower, but plastic will be more brittle in this cold weather.

True & it was cold to be fair on 3Racing.
Still, the tower is still holding with super glue:thumbsup:

/tobys 27-11-2013 11:29 AM

looks like the tower flexed and broke when it touched the motor plate. The DEX210 suffered from this in the past. A quick fix for this was to space the tower out so it had more clearance; it allowed the tower to flex without touching the motor plate so easily.

DJR2096 28-11-2013 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by /tobys (Post 819216)
looks like the tower flexed and broke when it touched the motor plate. The DEX210 suffered from this in the past. A quick fix for this was to space the tower out so it had more clearance; it allowed the tower to flex without touching the motor plate so easily.

Ah thanks for that info!
Will look into that.
I was wondering if any other kits bits would fit?

The Dark Knight 30-11-2013 03:45 PM

How's the buggy going? Have you raced it yet? Very interested to see how these perform.

DJR2096 01-12-2013 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dark Knight (Post 819828)
How's the buggy going? Have you raced it yet? Very interested to see how these perform.

No not raced it as of yet.
It handles really nice on road. not had a chance to take off road.

The Dark Knight 01-12-2013 10:23 AM

When is your first race with it?


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