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  1. Cynan
    Ah good. Was just about to suggest to check the foam.
  2. Cynan
    Loving all the different colour schemes! What’s that in his head? Have I missed a step?
  3. Cynan
    You don’t have to fit them.
  4. Cynan
    I’ve popped in a 16T pinion with a 5.5T motor. Thought I’d start low and work my way up.
  5. Cynan
    It’s not the mounts that flex but the chassis where they are screwed too. I’m using the Alu hop up mounts and turning the wheels by hand I can see the servo move. Other than using custom made mounts (thanks again for the STLs) the other option I guess is to pad the bottom of the servo so it sits flush on the chassis floor.
  6. Cynan
    Yeah.. I never really thought about this though their are hopes predrilled. I would have had to make the servo and ESC wires shorter though doing it this way I do like how it’s done away with all the linkage that you have to remove when taking the battery in/out. I wonder why Tamiya didn’t do this layout ?
  7. Cynan
    I’ve left the DualLock in but the receiver is now sitting face up. It just fit! Yeah I’ve done the same.
  8. Cynan
    Finished my electric install today. Routed the ESC to receiver wire down and round the steering servo mount, across the bottom of the chassis to the receiver and stuck it down with some tape like you do for the steering receiver. Popped in a battery and found that the wires just get in the way if they are at the front, so routed them to the back. Will be shortening the ESC battery wire soon. I also used 3M Dual Lock for the receiver but it’s too thick and the steering catches on the top. I might switch the receiver round to clear it or swap the 3M Dual Lock for tape. Oh and the steering servo still moves even with the hop up mounts. Those 3D printer ones sound the way to go.
  9. Cynan
    The SA has these spacers in the hubs between the bearings too.
  10. Cynan
    Finished wiring up the ESC to the motor in my SA, calibrated the ESC and ran it on the bench. It scared me lol (first brushless set up I’ve done). Can’t wait to run it outside.
  11. Cynan
    Nice job @Mtbikewv! Making the STLs available?
  12. Cynan
    Two motor wires to solder and then waiting on parts!
  13. Cynan
    Hi sorry, to clarify I fitted extra shims - part 53588. There is play otherwise. Though I assume you do need some to allow loosening the diff. in situ.
  14. Cynan
    I only had to remove the two screws and sort of manoeuvre the great cover a certain way, but it does come out. I found there is room for motor tabs in one position so the motor needs some jiggling to get in. Best done before the bottom blade is fitted but it can be done after. My rear diff did move a bit before the bottom plate went on but now it’s fine. Did you out the shins in?
  15. Cynan
    For info. purposes, the Tamiya brushless motors fit and Hobbywing V10s fit that I’ve seen so far.
  16. Cynan
    Nice. Looks really good! I took the gear cover off and the motor out earlier to solder up the wires and then put it back in. I didn’t find it that tricky? The motor coming out and in just required it to be inserted in a particular angle so the connection tabs did catch. Which motors did you have trouble fitting?
  17. Cynan
    Being in the UK I can agree that Hermes (and Yodel!) are the worst. I’m surprised at FedEx though… I though they were supposed to be like the pinnacle in the US?
  18. Cynan
    Looking at wiring options myself. Need to build more of the front end for me to get it fully figured out. The prop shaft looks like it’ll just kiss the ESC in this location but without the front finished I can’t be sure.
  19. Cynan
    Just some hop ups I’m missing and realised I need to cut, tin and solder wires for the brushless set up! Which also means I need to buy some connectors and suitable battery. Oh and the servo I bought divest fit.. mount holes are wrong. Argh! Started and now having to stop whilst I wait for parts
  20. Cynan
    For those wondering if motors with tabs on will fit, yes they will! But looks like you need to solder up before the motor goes in.
  21. Cynan
    Happy TD4 day!
  22. Cynan
    Made that mistake myself! I ordered another. Don’t know if you’ll need it… but I figured it’s be nice to have them match
  23. Cynan
    I’ve just got mine! Arrives tomorrow! Yay!
  24. Cynan
    Nice. I’ve an old shell that I acquired with a bad paint job so I might give this a go to. Looking forward to see yours painted.
  25. Cynan
    Better to get the hop ups first though I reckon, then having the kit without. I'd have been so tempted to build it only to take it apart a few weeks after!
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