What do I need for my FG
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What do I need for my FG
I just got my long awaited FG Monster Beetle Pro. I was wondering what I needed as far as servos and shock fluid go?
I was thinking this for servos.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXYUM6&P=0
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXUZ89&P=0
I was thinking this for servos.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXYUM6&P=0
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXUZ89&P=0
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RE: What do I need for my FG
Dont forget one of these.... http://cgi.ebay.com/1-5th-scale-FG-c...item1c16076425
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RE: What do I need for my FG
I already know what receiver to put in. I use the same model for my 5B and 5T but what about the shocks? do I need to fills them and if so than with what?
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RE: What do I need for my FG
If you did not get a RTR you will need the following:
giant scale servo for steering: Go with the hitec 5755 or Hitec 805MG. For throttle, you do not need anything high speed. The hitec 645mg is good because it has enough torque if you upgrade to front cable brakes later. You also need a 6volt receiver pack. Go minimum 3300mah pack
As for the truck, first thing I would get the following right away
6439 alloy gear holder- the plastic stock one will melt out pretty quick (if yours comes with the steel spur gear, then you don't need this)
alloy rear upper arms - these will stop the flex and keep your spur gear from stripping out.
for hop-ups I would go in this order:
pipe
front brakes
wheelie bar
alloy front uprights.
giant scale servo for steering: Go with the hitec 5755 or Hitec 805MG. For throttle, you do not need anything high speed. The hitec 645mg is good because it has enough torque if you upgrade to front cable brakes later. You also need a 6volt receiver pack. Go minimum 3300mah pack
As for the truck, first thing I would get the following right away
6439 alloy gear holder- the plastic stock one will melt out pretty quick (if yours comes with the steel spur gear, then you don't need this)
alloy rear upper arms - these will stop the flex and keep your spur gear from stripping out.
for hop-ups I would go in this order:
pipe
front brakes
wheelie bar
alloy front uprights.
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That wheelie bar looks awesome. looks like I found my first upgrade.
That wheelie bar looks awesome. looks like I found my first upgrade.
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I would say FGbasher has the right order in hop ups..
Darkfire, that is a wheelie bar, it is fully adjustable, you can set it up the way you would like, it does not have to sit on the ground, it can sit all the way up off the ground, it's all in what the user wants it for.
You don't just have to drag race with it.
Darkfire, that is a wheelie bar, it is fully adjustable, you can set it up the way you would like, it does not have to sit on the ground, it can sit all the way up off the ground, it's all in what the user wants it for.
You don't just have to drag race with it.
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RE: What do I need for my FG
my fg came artr from Dave's. I just ordered the receiver for my 3PM, the 5755, 645mg, and battery. So what about shock fluid? do I even need it? If not than all I'll need is paint.
I have a pipe for it. and the pinion is metal. I can't wait to abuse this thing. Anyone know where to get some aftermarket parts for it.
I have a pipe for it. and the pinion is metal. I can't wait to abuse this thing. Anyone know where to get some aftermarket parts for it.
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RE: What do I need for my FG
Don’t forget one of the most if not the most important upgrades you need a kill switch. Before you even run the car make sure you have installed, just my advice. I recommend getting the FG or whatever brand alloy engine mounts, the small and the big one.[8D]
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RE: What do I need for my FG
you may have been better off with the 5645, same as the 645 but digital (and more money[])...some handsets don't have dig/analogue ch settings (not sure on your 3pm) and don't like running a digital and analogue servo at the same time.
+1 to the kill switch and alloy engine mounts..i'd also add alloy upper rear arms and an alloy diff case.
DDM, fg supply, high performance hobbies, advance hobbies stock FG stuff and hop ups...don't bother with hobbythek unless you have a big order...their minimum shipping weight is 1kg so a single bearing will ship as 1kg and cost you about $45[X(]...been there done that
+1 to the kill switch and alloy engine mounts..i'd also add alloy upper rear arms and an alloy diff case.
DDM, fg supply, high performance hobbies, advance hobbies stock FG stuff and hop ups...don't bother with hobbythek unless you have a big order...their minimum shipping weight is 1kg so a single bearing will ship as 1kg and cost you about $45[X(]...been there done that
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my fg came artr from Dave's. I just ordered the receiver for my 3PM, the 5755, 645mg, and battery. So what about shock fluid? do I even need it? If not than all I'll need is paint.
I have a pipe for it. and the pinion is metal. I can't wait to abuse this thing. Anyone know where to get some aftermarket parts for it.
my fg came artr from Dave's. I just ordered the receiver for my 3PM, the 5755, 645mg, and battery. So what about shock fluid? do I even need it? If not than all I'll need is paint.
I have a pipe for it. and the pinion is metal. I can't wait to abuse this thing. Anyone know where to get some aftermarket parts for it.
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RE: What do I need for my FG
fg shocks come with 1000 and it's way to thick..1000=about 100wt....I seem to remember i ran 70 rear and 60 front in my fgbaja, the pro has 2 shocks on each wheel and I've heard people running 70wt in one and 60wt in the other.
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Agree with above posters here, get the brake/throttle-servo digital too while you are at it And atleast get the killswitch! That is a cheap, but well worth insurance.
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fg shocks come with 1000 and it's way to thick..1000=about 100wt....I seem to remember i ran 70 rear and 60 front in my fgbaja, the pro has 2 shocks on each wheel and I've heard people running 70wt in one and 60wt in the other.
fg shocks come with 1000 and it's way to thick..1000=about 100wt....I seem to remember i ran 70 rear and 60 front in my fgbaja, the pro has 2 shocks on each wheel and I've heard people running 70wt in one and 60wt in the other.
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RE: What do I need for my FG
you can but trouble with hpi oil is it comes no thicker than 40wt and is too thin for the fg shocks...the piston holes are too big...any LHS that has elec or nitro should have a variety of oils..or so you'd think
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RE: What do I need for my FG
Got the HS-5755MG for the steering. The problem is, it's too small for the space. I know an 805 will fit, but I already got this one. Anybody ever run a 5755? If so. How did you mount it?
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I guess maybe [link=http://www.rc-car-online-shop.de/cgi-bin/cosmoshop/lshop.cgi?action=showdetail&wkid=1354&ls=e&nc=1286448940-1730&rubnum=&artnum=fg_6118_02&file=&gesamt_zeilen=0Tsuche6118]this[/link] is what you need? The servo is just a tad too "short", right?
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RE: What do I need for my FG
that's indeed the needed part....your way better off with the 5755, the 805 is slower, less powerful and has nylon gears
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RE: What do I need for my FG
Yep. found the part. all is well. Steering, throttle, and brake all work. Now all I need is a decent paint job so I can ruin the finish and she'll be good to go.