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Sausage gut 04-21-2020 07:33 PM

My sport kit build
 
I decided to finally get a truck after a 15 year break from rc drifting. I’m still missing the tx/rx, servo, and battery and I’m trying to support my LHS ( where I got the kit and esc/motor) but they don’t have many options for servos or batteries. They do have a Futaba 3pv with telemetry that I might get but still debating. Any recommendations on in stock servos, and batteries? I do plan on making this truck pretty heavy so I would like a quality servo


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Sausage gut 04-21-2020 07:37 PM

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JatoTheRipper 04-21-2020 07:43 PM

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Welcome to the site!

I like the choice of paint. It looks good.

I'd suggest the Savox 2290 if you want a top of the line servo. The Holmes Hobbies SHV500v3 is great too. The SHV500v3 runs directly off of the battery. The 2290 will work well with the Mamba X.

The 3PV is a good transmitter, but it's only 3 channel. If you plan on getting into a TRX-4, Capra, SCX10 III or one of those rigs you may need more than 3-channels. I'm using 5 channels on my SCX10 III.

MaX-D 04-21-2020 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper (Post 6016021)

I like the choice of paint.
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You're just biased. LOL! [emoji38]

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Sausage gut 04-21-2020 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper (Post 6016021)
Welcome to the site!

I like the choice of paint. It looks good.

I'd suggest the Savox 2290 if you want a top of the line servo. The Holmes Hobbies SHV500v3 is great too. The SHV500v3 runs directly off of the battery. The 2290 will work well with the Mamba X.

The 3PV is a good transmitter, but it's only 3 channel. If you plan on getting into a TRX-4, Capra, SCX10 III or one of those rigs you may need more than 3-channels. I'm using 5 channels on my SCX10 III.


I was trying to convince myself that the 2290 was an overkill and that I didn’t need it it I relapsed hard on this RC drug and it’s currently in the cart. I’m thinking I can save some money on the radio since I don’t plan on running 2speed.


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Thedesertplumber 04-22-2020 12:23 AM

Re: My sport kit build
 
Lookup reefs rc and check out their servos if you turkey want the best servo out there. 555 oz torque, sealed brushless with ti gears

smog 04-22-2020 07:38 AM

Re: My sport kit build
 
I have the Mamba setup in my Sport build. Love it! Which motor did you go with?

the forest green is a great color

JatoTheRipper 04-22-2020 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Sausage gut (Post 6016039)
I was trying to convince myself that the 2290 was an overkill and that I didn’t need it it I relapsed hard on this RC drug and it’s currently in the cart. I’m thinking I can save some money on the radio since I don’t plan on running 2speed.


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I started off with cheap servos, but now I don't skimp on servos even if I used a budget ESC and/or motor. It's so nice to have a reliable servo and one that will turn the wheels when you want without hesitation.

That's fine, but if you plan on getting other RC's in the future you may need more channels.


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Originally Posted by Thedesertplumber (Post 6016075)
Lookup reefs rc and check out their servos if you turkey want the best servo out there. 555 oz torque, sealed brushless with ti gears

Not sure why you'd want a turkey servo. :lmao: Calling the Reefs best at anything is very debatable though. And there's so much proven competition in that price range.

Sausage gut 04-22-2020 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by smog (Post 6016146)
I have the Mamba setup in my Sport build. Love it! Which motor did you go with?

the forest green is a great color


I’ve got the 2850. I’m excited to see how this thing performs. Which motor did you go with? Also, did yours come with body pins? I find it funny that my kit came with the body pre cut and all the accessories but not pins to hold the body in. Maybe it’s just a preference thing or maybe I’m just an old school RCer and body pins are a thing of the past


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Sausage gut 04-22-2020 08:46 PM

Re: My sport kit build
 
Small update. I just ordered a servo and bought a 3pv from my LHS. I also hated how stiff the tires felt so I did some trimming on the stock foam. Still looking for a decent charger and battery. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...e0a52d4371.jpg


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JatoTheRipper 04-23-2020 08:17 AM

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What Spyderco is that?

Hitec and Venom make nice chargers. I highly suggest spending the extra $20 for the dual battery charger. It's nice to be able to charge two batteries at once.

Batteries are like asking for the best color. Do you want 2S or 3S and full-size pack or shorty?

smog 04-23-2020 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Sausage gut (Post 6016275)
I’ve got the 2850. I’m excited to see how this thing performs. Which motor did you go with? Also, did yours come with body pins? I find it funny that my kit came with the body pre cut and all the accessories but not pins to hold the body in. Maybe it’s just a preference thing or maybe I’m just an old school RCer and body pins are a thing of the past


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I have a 2700kv motor. It’s actually a Holmes Puller Pro as opposed to the Castle Slate. The Slate is a great motor, but I had always wanted to try a Puller Pro so spent a few extra bucks.

The body pins were in a bag with the wrench iirc. I somehow remember them being in an odd spot in the kit. I am okay with body pins, they are simple and convenient and still a relatively universal system of body mounting,
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Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper (Post 6016512)
What Spyderco is that?

Hitec and Venom make nice chargers. I highly suggest spending the extra $20 for the dual battery charger. It's nice to be able to charge two batteries at once.

Batteries are like asking for the best color. Do you want 2S or 3S and full-size pack or shorty?

I have a Venom charger. It’s been solid. I also have an older Onyx that is super basic. You connect the battery and balancer and it does everything and starts automatically. There is something to be said for simplicity. It’s tough to complain when it continues to perfectly balance the cells.

I agree with Jato, get a charger that does multiple batteries. I wish I had one.

BDRiskey 04-25-2020 04:53 PM

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Also just to let you know the canyon trail tires and stock foams take a few runs to get fully broke in. Once they are though they are badass.


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WhiskeyThrottle 04-25-2020 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper (Post 6016512)
What Spyderco is that?

Manix 2 I believe.

Sausage gut 04-29-2020 09:44 AM

Re: My sport kit build
 
I finally got this beast up and running. I’m glad Most of the parts I was looking for we’re not in stock or I would have gotten carried away with this build. Keep in mind that I told my wife I was getting an RTR and I ended up with a build that I am more than happy with. She even bought me the castle Bluetooth adapter so I can tune on the fly. And the knife is a Sage 1
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Sausage gut 05-01-2020 03:09 PM

Re: My sport kit build
 
Haven’t had much time to play with this thing due to having a 6 week old baby to take care of but I did have some time last night to clean up the wires a bit. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...98fae38e04.jpg
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ChrisSandstorm 05-06-2020 09:34 AM

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Nice soldering... I need to do that. Dude the Mamba is impressive!

Sausage gut 05-06-2020 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSandstorm (Post 6020091)
Nice soldering... I need to do that. Dude the Mamba is impressive!


Thanks for the compliment but unfortunately I didn’t do the soldering. all I had was a 15 year old bluepoint butane soldering gun but it wasn’t strong enough so I had the local hobby store do all connectors to xt60. I’m very happy with the mamba. Every morning I strap my 6 week old baby to my chest and I bring her and my dog walking the local trails behind my house and this truck is way more fun than any other rc car I’ve ever owned. It’s been on 5 long trail walks and I haven’t broken anything yet. I can’t say that for any other car I’ve owned.


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Sausage gut 05-06-2020 05:50 PM

Re: My sport kit build
 
Just got this guy installed. There’s a Little Rock section thats been kicking my ass every time I go out and I plan on climbing it todayhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...039ff319e7.jpg


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Sausage gut 05-16-2020 12:22 AM

Re: My sport kit build
 
Did some free mods today. I put on the black fender decals, flipped the bumper support, raised the rock sliders and hacked the body up a bit. I do plan on doing some wheels, tires, and some brass goodies. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...2f57c9cde9.jpg
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