RE: OFFICIAL 1/16 VXL Slash thread.

RE: OFFICIAL 1/16 VXL Slash thread. Gallery slideshow

View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Logged in as Guest

Users viewing this topic: none

Search This Thread

Printable Version

All Forums >> RC Cars, Buggies, Trucks, Tanks and more >> 1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars >> RE: OFFICIAL 1/16 VXL Slash thread.

Page: << < prev 6 7 8 9 10 11 [12] 13 14 15 next > >>

Message

<< Older Topic Newer Topic >>

RE: OFFICIAL 1/16 VXL Slash thread. - 4/29/2010 3:16 PM

Thorfinn

Posts: 32
Score: 100
Joined: 1/21/2010
Last Login: 1/14/2011
From: SEABECK, WA, USA
Status: offline

Let us know how it does.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Foam Crazy)

Post #: 276

RE: OFFICIAL 1/16 VXL Slash thread. - 4/29/2010 6:26 PM

Foam Crazy

Posts: 22
Score: 100
Joined: 7/25/2005
Last Login: 3/14/2012
From: Atlanta, GA, USA
Status: offline

i think it does really well. it does tend to still bottom out on taller stuff (grass, rough terrain, rocks), but it is definitely more stable. i think if you run the slash on its intended terrain type (dirt track), you could also lower the chassis more to make it flip over even less. right now for me, i am on stiffer springs to help the rear not bottom out so much under hard acceleration. i think some people prefer that effect, but they are generally more experienced than i, and usually racers of some kind.

< Message edited by Foam Crazy -- 5/12/2010 6:39 AM >

Hide Signatures

(in reply to katzcratch)

Post #: 277

RE: OFFICIAL 1/16 VXL Slash thread. - 4/29/2010 6:38 PM

Foam Crazy

Posts: 22
Score: 100
Joined: 7/25/2005
Last Login: 3/14/2012
From: Atlanta, GA, USA
Status: offline

some of you had PM'ed me about this setup, so i tested it out this morning. slash, wheel wideners, erevo tires / wheels, ace hardware springs, and erevo body. i was initially concerned the rear tires might rub on the body, but as it turns out, it was fine and nothing scraped anything else. this said, if on stock springs, i think the rear tires would probably rub the rear fender sometimes. here are some pics. yeah, i need to give it a bath (more like a shower) later today. it was wet grass and some dirt and stuff flying up around. i do enjoy the occasional dew rooster tails, as i run back and forth on my grass. enjoy. cheers.

Attachments

Click for fullsize	Click for fullsize	Click for fullsize	Click for fullsize
Click for fullsize	Click for fullsize	Click for fullsize

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Foam Crazy)

Post #: 278

RE: OFFICIAL 1/16 VXL Slash thread. - 4/29/2010 11:18 PM

Thorfinn

Posts: 32
Score: 100
Joined: 1/21/2010
Last Login: 1/14/2011
From: SEABECK, WA, USA
Status: offline

I think you need to add the wing on the back. Looks good though. Especialy dirty. I recieved my spacers yesterday and my tires and wheels today. getting ready to set it up. Still need springs.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Foam Crazy)

Post #: 279

RE: OFFICIAL 1/16 VXL Slash thread. - 4/29/2010 11:30 PM

Foam Crazy

Posts: 22
Score: 100
Joined: 7/25/2005
Last Login: 3/14/2012
From: Atlanta, GA, USA
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: Thorfinn

I think you need to add the wing on the back. Looks good though. Especialy dirty. I recieved my spacers yesterday and my tires and wheels today. getting ready to set it up. Still need springs.

ah, a wing, and maybe even a little wheelie bar... i might have to do just that! thanks.

okay, one more tip. when tightening on the wheels with the wheel wideners, try not to tighten down with too much torque. this tends to snap the tiny little pin that goes through the wheel axle, that holds the hex piece together. i snapped a few before realizing this. in other words, when i had put everything together and started to torque down the nut from the outside, using the traxxas socket wrench, i heard a small "pop" sound. when i took the wheel off again, i saw that the pin was snapped in 2. i think this happends anyway, and is not solely an issue with the wheel widener. but when i had the stock plastic hex nut on there, nothing snapped.

so, now i use cut-off high tensile strength 1/16" drill bit pieces instead of a traxxas stock axle pin. the traxxas pins are so weak and brittle, but i find that drill bits last much longer. i haven't broken a piece yet.

good luck.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Thorfinn)

Post #: 280

RE: OFFICIAL 1/16 VXL Slash thread. - 5/1/2010 12:08 AM

Thorfinn

Posts: 32
Score: 100
Joined: 1/21/2010
Last Login: 1/14/2011
From: SEABECK, WA, USA
Status: offline

Foam Crazy,

OMG Meats!!! The tires looked cool in your pictures but in real life their huge. I haven’t tried them in the dirt yet, hate to get them dirty!!! I have another question you might be able to help with. I have a 6 cell 1600 mah 7.2v battery. What’s a good charge rate? I have the thunder charger.
I'm off to get my tires muddy.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Foam Crazy)

Post #: 281

RE: OFFICIAL 1/16 VXL Slash thread. - 5/1/2010 12:46 AM

mrgoodbar

Posts: 267
Score: 103
Joined: 4/30/2010
Last Login: 5/4/2010
From: , , USA
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: Thorfinn

I have a 6 cell 1600 mah 7.2v battery. What’s a good charge rate?

It is advised that nimh batteries should be charged using the 1C system, or at 1.0 amps per 1000mah of pack capacity. So in your case, 1.6A is the recommended charge rate.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Thorfinn)

Post #: 282

RE: OFFICIAL 1/16 VXL Slash thread. - 5/1/2010 1:27 AM

Foam Crazy

Posts: 22
Score: 100
Joined: 7/25/2005
Last Login: 3/14/2012
From: Atlanta, GA, USA
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: mrgoodbar

quote:

ORIGINAL: Thorfinn

I have a 6 cell 1600 mah 7.2v battery. What’s a good charge rate?

It is advised that nimh batteries should be charged using the 1C system, or at 1.0 amps per 1000mah of pack capacity. So in your case, 1.6A is the recommended charge rate.

this sounds about right to me. although, because my nimh charger does its own thing (ramps up and down on current during the charge cycle), i couldn't say for sure. i run on lipo mostly now. i come from planes and heli's, so i was concerned about banging around lipo packs, but i have had no issues so far. i did, though, add some foam padding inside the battery compartment to keep the movement to a minimum. i think it helps.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to mrgoodbar)

Post #: 283

RE: OFFICIAL 1/16 VXL Slash thread. - 5/1/2010 1:57 AM

Thorfinn

Posts: 32
Score: 100
Joined: 1/21/2010
Last Login: 1/14/2011
From: SEABECK, WA, USA
Status: offline

Yup 1.6 did just fine. My Slash MT did great. climed my dirt pile like it was a goat. Picked up a used 1/10 2wd today. Needs bigger batteries. I also have a Blade 400. I'm better at fixing it than flying it.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Foam Crazy)

Post #: 284

RE: OFFICIAL 1/16 VXL Slash thread. - 5/1/2010 8:37 PM

Thorfinn

Posts: 32
Score: 100
Joined: 1/21/2010
Last Login: 1/14/2011
From: SEABECK, WA, USA
Status: offline

When I took the body off the motor esc and battery were very hot. Not too hot to touch but hot. I didn't notice that before but wasn't looking for it either. Could the big tires and wheels be causing that? Do I need to change my pinion gear? If so what size? How hot is too hot? Running a 1600mha NMHI.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Thorfinn)

Post #: 285

RE: OFFICIAL 1/16 VXL Slash thread. - 5/1/2010 8:39 PM

mrgoodbar

Posts: 267
Score: 103
Joined: 4/30/2010
Last Login: 5/4/2010
From: , , USA
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: Thorfinn

When I took the body off the motor esc and battery were very hot. Not too hot to touch but hot. I didn't notice that before but wasn't looking for it either. Could the big tires and wheels be causing that? Do I need to change my pinion gear? If so what size? How hot is too hot? Running a 1600mha NMHI.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Thorfinn)

Post #: 286

RE: OFFICIAL 1/16 VXL Slash thread. - 5/1/2010 8:42 PM

mrgoodbar

Posts: 267
Score: 103
Joined: 4/30/2010
Last Login: 5/4/2010
From: , , USA
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: Thorfinn

When I took the body off the motor esc and battery were very hot. Not too hot to touch but hot. I didn't notice that before but wasn't looking for it either. Could the big tires and wheels be causing that? Do I need to change my pinion gear? If so what size? How hot is too hot? Running a 1600mha NMHI.

I use the "5-sec finger rule." If you can't hold your finger on the motor for 5 seconds without burning yourself, gritting your teeth, or screaming, it's too hot.
Big tires are definately the problem. You either need to change back to stock sized wheels, or start by dropping at least 4 teeth on the pinion.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Thorfinn)

Post #: 287

RE: OFFICIAL 1/16 VXL Slash thread. - 5/1/2010 9:02 PM

Thorfinn

Posts: 32
Score: 100
Joined: 1/21/2010
Last Login: 1/14/2011
From: SEABECK, WA, USA
Status: offline

I think I passed the 5 second rule no problem. I'll run it again today and check it. I will go to a different pinion though. Thanks.

quote:

ORIGINAL: mrgoodbar

quote:

ORIGINAL: Thorfinn

When I took the body off the motor esc and battery were very hot. Not too hot to touch but hot. I didn't notice that before but wasn't looking for it either. Could the big tires and wheels be causing that? Do I need to change my pinion gear? If so what size? How hot is too hot? Running a 1600mha NMHI.

I use the "5-sec finger rule." If you can't hold your finger on the motor for 5 seconds without burning yourself, gritting your teeth, or screaming, it's too hot.
Big tires are definately the problem. You either need to change back to stock sized wheels, or start by dropping at least 4 teeth on the pinion.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to mrgoodbar)

Post #: 288

RE: OFFICIAL 1/16 VXL Slash thread. - 5/2/2010 2:47 AM

Foam Crazy

Posts: 22
Score: 100
Joined: 7/25/2005
Last Login: 3/14/2012
From: Atlanta, GA, USA
Status: offline

yep, i had the same thing too. the stock nimh batteries heat up quickly. i changed to the included "speed pinion", and am running lipo's now. the 2200mah 20c 2cell lipos i run now doesn't even yawn even when i run at full speed the entire time. the motor and the ESC does heat up a little though. i've measured them at upto 165 degrees F. for me, things that reach temperatures of about 115-120F tend to be too hot to hold for long. 165F is definitely impossible to keep your finger on for long.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Thorfinn)

Post #: 289

RE: OFFICIAL 1/16 VXL Slash thread. - 5/16/2010 11:14 PM

Ttam Says Blarg

Posts: 5676
Score: 186
Joined: 2/23/2008
Last Login: 6/19/2013
From: Lake Arrowhead, CA, USA
Status: online

Anyone know a good cheap drop in replacement for the servo? Pretty sure the plastic gears are stripped... Man this mini slash just doesnt have the popularity of the merv... I emailed RPM again about maybe making parts for the mini slash. We will see what they send back.

_____________________________

Aint nothin but a thang
Slash 1/16 - DB-01 - TT-01 - RC18B and a Super Cub!

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Foam Crazy)

Post #: 290

RE: OFFICIAL 1/16 VXL Slash thread. - 5/20/2010 9:20 PM

Ttam Says Blarg

Posts: 5676
Score: 186
Joined: 2/23/2008
Last Login: 6/19/2013
From: Lake Arrowhead, CA, USA
Status: online

"Dear Matt,
We are working on a couple of additional parts for the 1/16th Revo but nothing at the moment for the Slash. I apologize for the bad news.
Take care and thank you for your interest and support of RPM products. If you have any other questions or comments, please feel free to send us another e-mail."

Might as well make my slash a merv.....

_____________________________

Aint nothin but a thang
Slash 1/16 - DB-01 - TT-01 - RC18B and a Super Cub!

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Ttam Says Blarg)

Post #: 291

RE: OFFICIAL 1/16 VXL Slash thread. - 5/20/2010 9:30 PM

DrivenProductions

Posts: 100
Score: 100
Joined: 11/18/2005
Last Login: 6/7/2010
From: , CA, USA
Status: offline

Hi guys and gals,
we are working on more parts for the 1/16th slash. We are going to release our delrin arms very soon.

Hitting our distributor next week is our new cnc'ed ABS rims. These rims work with 1/18th scale AE or losi tires.
Pictured are the rims running losi paddle tires.

DrivenProductions

_____________________________

Owner Driven Productions

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Ttam Says Blarg)

Post #: 292

RE: OFFICIAL 1/16 VXL Slash thread. - 5/20/2010 9:39 PM

Ttam Says Blarg

Posts: 5676
Score: 186
Joined: 2/23/2008
Last Login: 6/19/2013
From: Lake Arrowhead, CA, USA
Status: online

They look pretty spiffy!

_____________________________

Aint nothin but a thang
Slash 1/16 - DB-01 - TT-01 - RC18B and a Super Cub!

Hide Signatures

(in reply to DrivenProductions)

Post #: 293

RE: OFFICIAL 1/16 VXL Slash thread. - 5/20/2010 9:44 PM

DrivenProductions

Posts: 100
Score: 100
Joined: 11/18/2005
Last Login: 6/7/2010
From: , CA, USA
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: Ttam Says Blarg

They look pretty spiffy!

Thank you

Their a blast, we'll get some vids up soon with our test truck running all 4 paddles in the sand with a 3cell lipo.

_____________________________

Owner Driven Productions

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Ttam Says Blarg)

Post #: 294

RE: OFFICIAL 1/16 VXL Slash thread. - 5/20/2010 9:51 PM

Ttam Says Blarg

Posts: 5676
Score: 186
Joined: 2/23/2008
Last Login: 6/19/2013
From: Lake Arrowhead, CA, USA
Status: online

Cool! So you own Driven Productions? How long have you been around?

_____________________________

Aint nothin but a thang
Slash 1/16 - DB-01 - TT-01 - RC18B and a Super Cub!

Hide Signatures

(in reply to DrivenProductions)

Post #: 295

RE: OFFICIAL 1/16 VXL Slash thread. - 5/20/2010 11:35 PM

DrivenProductions

Posts: 100
Score: 100
Joined: 11/18/2005
Last Login: 6/7/2010
From: , CA, USA
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: Ttam Says Blarg

Cool! So you own Driven Productions? How long have you been around?

Yes I do, DP has been around since 2005.

_____________________________

Owner Driven Productions

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Ttam Says Blarg)

Post #: 296

RE: OFFICIAL 1/16 VXL Slash thread. - 5/22/2010 2:46 AM

katzcratch

Posts: 183
Score: 100
Joined: 8/13/2009
Last Login: 8/31/2011
From: , CA, USA
Status: offline

So I am trying to get pics up but I went to remove the wheels and one of them wouldnt come off. As I loosened the wheel nut it was a difficult task every thread. It got to point where it is now that when I turn the nut it will make a pop.. the nut and the wheel axle that is inside the nut turn togther...How do I get something instrument wise on the otherside of the nut to try and hold the axle?
I am sure pics will help but looking to see if anyone else has had this issue..and to make it even worse..I was able to get all the other erevo wheels on it so it would be ready to go

Hide Signatures

(in reply to DrivenProductions)

Post #: 297

RE: OFFICIAL 1/16 VXL Slash thread. - 5/26/2010 8:00 AM

katzcratch

Posts: 183
Score: 100
Joined: 8/13/2009
Last Login: 8/31/2011
From: , CA, USA
Status: offline

so here are some photos... yuo can see the wheel now is not tight on the car but the nut wont loosen any further..any further turn causes the nut to turn along with the axel inside. its not a fluid movement it will pop a turn then not move.. any ideas how to get the wheel off?

Attachments

Click for fullsize

Hide Signatures

(in reply to katzcratch)

Post #: 298

RE: OFFICIAL 1/16 VXL Slash thread. - 5/26/2010 3:21 PM

magnum500

Posts: 458
Score: 100
Joined: 3/23/2006
Last Login: 5/7/2013
From: amherstburg, ON, CANADA
Status: offline

i`d get a dremel and grind the nut away (carefully) , sounds like you may need a new nut and axle

Hide Signatures

(in reply to katzcratch)

Post #: 299

RE: OFFICIAL 1/16 VXL Slash thread. - 5/26/2010 7:24 PM

katzcratch

Posts: 183
Score: 100
Joined: 8/13/2009
Last Login: 8/31/2011
From: , CA, USA
Status: offline

is it a difficult replace for the axle?

Hide Signatures

(in reply to magnum500)

Post #: 300

Page: << < prev 6 7 8 9 10 11 [12] 13 14 15 next > >>

All Forums >> RC Cars, Buggies, Trucks, Tanks and more >> 1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars >> RE: OFFICIAL 1/16 VXL Slash thread.
Page: << < prev 6 7 8 9 10 11 [12] 13 14 15 next > >>

Jump to:

Charities we support that also need your help
Yorkie Rescue | Humane Society | ASPCA | Crohn's-Colitis America

0.688RCU1