03-27-2020, 04:53 PM | #2061 |
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| Re: Losi Baja Rey 1/10th 4WD RTR desert truck Quote: How long are the factory shocks? I am running the powerstroke XT’s on the rear which I believe are 128mm |
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03-27-2020, 07:09 PM | #2062 |
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03-27-2020, 07:12 PM | #2063 |
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| Re: Losi Baja Rey 1/10th 4WD RTR desert truck Definitely shorter than 120 mm (Just based on the geometry), I’ll throw a caliper on it tomorrow and post a pic if somebody doesn’t beat me to it! Or I’m sure the info is on here somewhere.
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03-27-2020, 07:19 PM | #2064 | |
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03-27-2020, 08:59 PM | #2065 | |
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| Re: Losi Baja Rey 1/10th 4WD RTR desert truck Quote:
The XT’s are definitely a little long for the stock rear. The driveshaft starts to bind at full droop. I used a set of incision upper links and put a thin nut on one side to space the rod end out slightly. This rolled the axle back enough to keep the pinion angle good through the entire travel. | |
03-28-2020, 10:19 AM | #2066 | |
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| Re: Losi Baja Rey 1/10th 4WD RTR desert truck Quote:
This must be an issue when using the stock axle, its the only other variable, as I have no driveshaft binding at full-droop using the PS XT's in the rear. Also with the stock drive shaft you could just trim a bit of the female half to eliminate the binding. Just an observation, Ed | |
03-28-2020, 05:03 PM | #2067 |
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| Re: Losi Baja Rey 1/10th 4WD RTR desert truck
Light bar came in today! Two less LEDs than stock but at least 3x brighter (Haven’t hit it with a light meter yet)! Still running off the receiver 6V. Used an extra piece of cage I had from a crash to install. If you notice in the picture the two holes lineup perfectly on the rear bar and also are useful as standoffs (because the Light bar is curved). Stuck a little too far out and too high to bolt it to the three holes of the stock light bar location, so I just zip tied the bar to the roll cage for now. Definitely strong enough (I hope!) Until I come up with a better solution. It’s located perfectly in my opinion. What do y’all think? Also included a better picture of how I installed the rear my trick RC chase light. Pictures don’t do this justice! This light is killer… But I knew that already, I have one on Both my crawlers, 5 inch and 2 inch and those are bright as hell too!) Saw a cool trick somewhere to take out the clear lens and hit it with a light shot of chrome on the inside or maybe Lexan window tint? Just to hide the LEDs. Doesn’t take away much from the lumens as far as I can tell! |
03-28-2020, 07:04 PM | #2068 |
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| Re: Losi Baja Rey 1/10th 4WD RTR desert truck
Hey y’all! Quick question. Messing with the settings on the ESC and put it back to stock a few times. Because every time I kept getting timing on number five!?!? There’s nothing after restoring to factory settings that is on number five! Programmed it to number two and it seems way more zippy any thoughts comments or questions? Last edited by CaliCrawler; 03-28-2020 at 07:28 PM. |
03-28-2020, 09:03 PM | #2069 |
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| Re: Losi Baja Rey 1/10th 4WD RTR desert truck
Finally got my first video of her! For you who are wondering about the lights they are bright as shit! Just posting this video and pictures because some had wanted to see them. This thing hooks up straight so much better with extra dampers (Shocks) in the back! https://youtu.be/Aha7HOPVmxo |
03-28-2020, 09:15 PM | #2070 | |
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03-28-2020, 09:43 PM | #2071 | |
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| Re: Losi Baja Rey 1/10th 4WD RTR desert truck Quote:
They offer different leads or you can just crimp on your own but they’re awesome! Super cheap, featherweight and I swear by them. I’ve never had one fail. I totally forgot about installing that … Thanks for reminding me! Appreciate you brother! Hansen Hobbies - Pico Electronic Receiver Switch Last edited by CaliCrawler; 03-28-2020 at 09:49 PM. | |
03-28-2020, 09:47 PM | #2072 | |
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03-28-2020, 09:57 PM | #2073 |
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| Re: Losi Baja Rey 1/10th 4WD RTR desert truck
It sounded great...until I discovered it only says up to 6.0V (I typically set the BEC to 7.4V). However, I should still be about to use one in the BR, as I'll probably be setting the BEC to 6.0V (the servo I'll be installing is already powerful (288oz/in) AND fast (0.08sec) at 6.0V. I could have gone with a less powerful, slightly slower, servo, but Futaba not only had this one on sale...but, it was on sale for less than the slower, less powerful, model. ~ More peace, love, laughter & kindness would make the world a MUCH better place |
03-28-2020, 10:10 PM | #2074 | |
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I wish I would’ve known about that before I bought the SAVOX lol :( Last edited by CaliCrawler; 03-28-2020 at 10:14 PM. | |
03-28-2020, 10:15 PM | #2075 |
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03-28-2020, 10:31 PM | #2076 | |
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03-29-2020, 10:57 AM | #2077 |
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Just a heads up to you guys on the Hansen switches, the next size up: NERS V2 is good for 2-10v and up to 4amps, I also have been using them for years and have never had one fail, I buy them by the 10 pack they are so convenient and small!!
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03-29-2020, 11:58 AM | #2078 | |
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I'd still use the MyTrickRC booster/switch in some vehicles, and these in others, depending on the power needs of the LEDs used - LEDs requiring up to 10V would use these, while LEDs requiring 12V would get the MyTrickRC booster/switch. Thanks, again. ~ More peace, love, laughter & kindness would make the world a MUCH better place | |
03-29-2020, 01:07 PM | #2079 | |
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Also, just a note… The mytrickRC light bars have a 6 V Max rating I believe. I only run it through receiver power now because I learned my lesson. Actually burned out my 5 inch light bar on my crawler in about 20 minutes on 2S lipo (Running through the HeyOk light controller On the headlight lead, which runs straight from the battery voltage). Also another awesome thing I have found and love it, especially on the crawler! They make a few excellent things but one that would be perfect for the Baja would be Their just the brakes controller. You could add the microswitch in between this and the headlight so you would always have breaks but be able to turn the front on and off at will. I forgot to mention the complete lighting controller has a three position switch built-in which is awesome! Here it is an action, I love it! I have some rear yellow warning lights hooked up to the hazard feature. https://youtu.be/rg7Njv9l1iM https://youtu.be/_yHAXLNvr-I Last edited by CaliCrawler; 03-29-2020 at 01:26 PM. | |
03-29-2020, 02:01 PM | #2080 |
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| Re: Losi Baja Rey 1/10th 4WD RTR desert truck
PowershiftRC makes some great 12v boosters with a switch too, and without the switch. I use a lot of his lights/boosters on my crawlers, his optical pods on 12v are stunningly bright and scale looking too. You can find his stuff at Amain and direct, he will make you custom stuff too, super nice guy!!
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