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Maybe ill have the new motor by then. @Silverspool do you have sway bars on your XV01? I ran another guys car to compare and it turned a whole lot better than mine on 1 particular hairpin turn. I'm considering ordering those before the next race.

 

i dont but ive been meaning to order the sway bar kit also

 

The rally group was looking to place an order with RC Mart this week with 3-5 day shipping. I was considering ordering a set with the group order. I can PM the guy if you're interested too.

 

Ill hold off for now, thanks though. I think its def a worthy upgrade and baffled as to why Tamiya left it out of the kit

 

What I think is crazy is that it almost could be made out of paper clips yet has that much of an effect on the car's handling.

 

That didnt last long

 

Not much action on here

 

Hope this spices it up.
The boat arrives Friday.... then it's in the shop for a brushless conversion.

 

Just wait...Im going to the post office at lunch to pick up my RC Mart order. So, I will be installing the 4500kv motor and Hobbywing ESC on the XV01 later today. Stoked to see how fast it goes!

 

Sweeet thats a nice combo, how fast is it?

 

I think i killed the motor or something. I ran it once and I got it up to 36mph. I let off the throttle and all of a sudden the motor no longer runs. Fun while it lasted....

 

So, I found the blue wire had a spotty connection at the bullet connector to the motor. I resoldered that and plugged it back in. The ESC fan turns on and the receiver has a red light on, but no lights on the ESC now.

 

Hmm smell burnt at all?

 

Yeah, there was a weird smell before I unplugged the battery. Tried again this morning, still no lights or beeps on the ESC when I plug in the battery. I guess I fried it?

 

Ordered a replacement ESC (Same Quicrun model) from AMain Hobby that will arrive Friday. Going to try to warranty the other one through Amain.

 

If it smells burnt yah sounds like its toast. Has next rally been confirmed?

 

Yeah, it's still on for 5/20 8am in Murphy. It's pretty close to 75 and Renner.

 

Wellllll, got another crawler. Rocking a deadbolt, now, for the more narrow stuff. Already has some metal high clearance links in the rear, MIP driveshafts, ‘JR’ front electronics mounting trey, metal front and rear bumpers (front has a stinger and winch mount, rear is high clearance), stock esc and motor (ae5 and 27T), traxxas canyon trail tires on non beadlocks, hot racing metal steering linkage, and stock SLOW servo.

First things first, get rid of the factory paint job. Pretty happy with the turnout considering I’ve never attempted this style of paint job, but it was quick, easy, and I’m happy with it. SCORE!! Will have to post updated pics once the paint dries and I can peel the tape.

 

Wa-lah, check my paint work!!