New guy say's Hello ( and need a quick quide)

[maxmekker]

Hello to all of you from Norway.
So I just picked up a scx kit from a friend and wanted to say hi, and ( probably like every newcomer ) have a few questions







I'm mostly into rc tanks , and need a few pointers as to what to get first( and were to score best deals ) on a few hops ops.
I see mild use only , and deep inside the upgrades probably , for me ,mostly is cosmetic's .

Got some Upgraded steering links and set of tires in the deal. Alu dampers also ( not put on yet ) and a clear dingo body

Thanks for looking and taking the time to give me a few pointers

[4X4 Freak]

First off welcome. As for upgrades.... It's all up to where and how you will be using your rig. For light trails I'd keep it stock until breaking parts . But I'd say one thing is good set of links because those plastic ones are durable but will give way when under stress . As for the rest like stated above depends on your driving environment.

[tda271]

Welcome. I agree with cabron, the links bend a lot, and other upgrades should be on break it/ replace it kind of thing for light trails. One of the first things I did have to replace was the knuckles and c-hub. After running mine for about 6 months they finally just gave out.
Granted, this is after a pretty knawrley comp course up in the mountains

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[maxmekker]

Thanks guy's

Best place to get that set ? ( we talk about the Ax31142 kit yeah ? )

Ore other brands just as good and cheaper ( about 100+ dollars here in Norway. )

[tda271]

Originally Posted by maxmekker

Thanks guy's

Best place to get that set ? ( we talk about the Ax31142 kit yeah ? )

Ore other brands just as good and cheaper ( about 100+ dollars here in Norway. )

I bought mine as separate upgrades, because they didn't break at the same time. I also went with aftermarket companies (my knuckles are weighted brass not aluminum). A stage one upgrade of the knuckles, c-hub and rear lockouts tends to run about the same price here though ($100)

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[maxmekker]

first run with the car . ( all 1 hand driving and filming, so not so kick ass )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH3tGDy-9vc

[shiftauto]

Looks like a fun playground.

[1967Typhoon]

Wow! I wish I had terrain like that in my area! You are very lucky!

[maxmekker]

Originally Posted by 1967Typhoon

Wow! I wish I had terrain like that in my area! You are very lucky!

Just behind the kid's school ( a part of the area ) so it's like a 25m walk ( not to rub it in )

[maxmekker]

New video , from the coast scene

enjoy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr0NCi00gGg

[johnnyluv]

Good video action! Welcome to the trail/crawling side of the hobby.

I'd recommend either making your own steel suspension links (using Traxxas REVO rod ends), or see if R2J Kustoms would ship a set of his custom links to Norway, because the Axial aluminum link set uses cheap plastic rod ends, which will eventually break, especially with your rocky terrain. Also, steel will slide over rocks better than aluminum. They say titanium is best, but it's more expensive.

You mentioned you received a clear Dingo body with the purchase. If you decide to use that, it'll require an 11.4" wheelbase, as opposed to your current 12" wheelbase. This is probably not something you'll want to mess with for awhile, because of the work involved, but a cheap way to do that is get Traxxas Steel Push Rods (Part #5318 ) for your lower links (front & rear), and rear upper links. For the front upper, you either need to make your own, or look up what aluminum links Axial recommends for 4-linking the front end (in order to get the correct pinion angle). I'm currently doing this very thing!

[maxmekker]

Awsome tips there my friend, thanks . Will look into it

[maxmekker]

What ( cool ) body's is there for this 305mm (12") Wheelbase kit ? I Would like to pick up a Toyota hilux body of some sort if any have a few pointers . thanks

[maxmekker]

After looking a bit I need a quick advice on my G6 Falken 305mm WB kit .
Looking into getting the AX30550 link set ( ore any other aftermarked for that matter) for extending it to a 313mm WB . Seems to be a better selection of body's for that WB ( amongs that , the T Hilux i want ) . Have I got it right in that it is only to put on the AX30550 kit, and no need to buy/modify other parts for it to be a 313MM ? Thanks