10-31-2021, 02:55 PM | #1 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Hills
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| The terrible phoenix
This is my first full Vanquish kit and I liked the build a lot. A ton of work but very rewarding. I built the truck with decent electronics and splurged on a new transmitter and matching 6 channel receiver to take advantage of all the fun stuff the phoenix can do. Only issue during the build was the shock collars like everyone else had problems with. I ended up warming them with a heat gun and that really helped. About 2 hours of trail time today with zero issues. Only changes I plan are some sort of servo winch (suggestions?) |
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11-01-2021, 09:35 AM | #3 |
Newbie Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Maineville
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The shock collars are keyed, if you spin them in reverse ever so slowly, you will feel a subtle "click" then they will be started on the correct threads, and wont be cross threaded so easily. Still not easily twisted on, but way easier than when they are cross threaded |
11-07-2021, 01:04 PM | #4 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Hills
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I have about 4-5 hours run time on the phoenix now with zero issues. I mounted a spare in the bed but not sure I like it. It does cover the open area well but I think the extra little bit of weight up high is a hinderance. Think I'm going to pick up an element enduro receiver box and mount my receiver on the side pod in the box. I like it being in the fuel tank but I hate the wiring being run over top of the fuel tank. Also still shopping for a winch. Not sure how I would use one of the internal drum versions but I like the idea of the internal to keep the winch wire wound nicely in the captive drum. |
11-07-2021, 01:49 PM | #5 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: 3rd rock pile on the right
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Such a good lookin rig! Youve got some sweet lookin terrain to play on. Im in the process of buildin a course out back
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11-08-2021, 12:22 PM | #6 |
Newbie Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Eureka
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Nice rig! What paint did you use? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
11-08-2021, 02:54 PM | #7 | |
Newbie Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA
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| Re: The terrible phoenix Quote:
That said, one 'issue' with portal axles being used on this chassis means there is less clearance between the upper link bracket and any servo-winch spool - and in this instance it does actually touch just before the shock is fully compressed on that side: In general running you're unlikely to notice or for it to be an issue, but just be aware that there is less space available for a servo winch that there would be with straight axles and correspondingly longer shocks. Hope that helps... | |
11-08-2021, 03:12 PM | #8 | |
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11-08-2021, 03:14 PM | #9 | |
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11-08-2021, 03:29 PM | #10 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: 3rd rock pile on the right
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I was goin to suggest the udea of spacing it up myself. So far, i havent had any issues with the line coming off the spool. Ive seen alot of people use this type of winch without problems
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11-09-2021, 08:40 AM | #11 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Plainfield
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It’s kind of ghetto, but I have a converted traxxas servo winch I was thinking of using. I hadn’t even thought about spool clearance. I’m sure there’s plenty of room under the body? I haven’t even test fit mine yet, lol. Your build looks great bro! Love the color. Lou |
11-09-2021, 11:12 AM | #12 |
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11-09-2021, 11:46 PM | #13 | |
Newbie Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA
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| Re: The terrible phoenix Quote:
If you're not too concerned with retaining the maximum approach angle, then yes, a traditional bumper mounted winch might well be the better option if you want to retain absolute maximum articulation on that side. Unfortunately you're going to have to compromise one way or the other I feel... or just don't install a winch at all of course! | |
11-12-2021, 12:46 AM | #14 |
Newbie Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vernon
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I ran the reefs 800 internal winch in the ultra and I ended up using some smaller ball ends to shim it up and clear the axle, I haven’t had a chance to look at my pheonix yet but I’m assuming I’ll be doing the same thing
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11-12-2021, 04:37 PM | #15 |
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11-12-2021, 05:31 PM | #16 |
Newbie Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vernon
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I don稚 have any pics of the ultra cuz a driveshaft rolled over my phone and have sold it, but I知 picking up an 800 right now so I値l try and get some pics for you tonight
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11-12-2021, 07:50 PM | #17 |
Newbie Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vernon
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I shave the back side a bit to clear the wiring on install, and I cut out the front reinforcement piece to clear room for the winch line, I値l end up shaving the guide also, I used m4 nuts to shim it up, as I hit full compression it just touches the rod end and I tryd to show it and I can only post one pic at a time apparently Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
11-12-2021, 07:50 PM | #18 |
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11-12-2021, 07:51 PM | #19 |
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11-12-2021, 07:52 PM | #20 |
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