Building a new 4WD runner

[maraach 5]

22 minutes ago, StueyS said:

If you can get them, the Core RC lipo stick packs fit in all of my Tamiya 

Unfortunately not available here in Australia

[Snappy1 966]

5 hours ago, maraach said:

 

Actually, you might be able to help! What batteries will you be running? Im still struggling to find tamiya compatible lipo's that will fit the hotshot.

I run IP race packs 2c , compatible size, I bought them from Northern Beaches Hobby Centre

[maraach 5]

Like these ones?

https://www.nbhc.com.au/lipo-4800mah-30c-7.4v-tamiy-intl4800-2s-w3

 

 

[Snappy1 966]

No , they are a Tamiya Life pack , only 6.6v, you want a full 2 cell lipo at 7.4v

Like this http://www.rcmart.com/intellect-iprw2s4600hvr-lipo-battery-pack-4600mah-wtamiya-plug-p-80573.html?cPath=52_1286

[maraach 5]

Will they fit?? They seem a bit too large dont they?

[Snappy1 966]

I have the 4000 and  4800 mah version, it fits in all my Tamiya's, incl all the hotshot chassis, except my Avante and Egress need some slight mods to fit but it does,

Top Force Evos, Astutes, Blackfoot, Dyna Storm, Madcap, Terra Scorcher, Wild One  etc etc etc, even my original Losi JRX2, no problem.

I can even squeeze a 5500 Mah 2c lipo square pack in my Super Hotshot

[maraach 5]

Ok. We have a winner. If the 4800 fits the hotshot that will do perfectly.

Don't have the fox by any chance do you?

[maraach 5]

It to confirm before I place the order. It's definitely this one right?

 

https://www.nbhc.com.au/lipo-4800mah-30c-7.4v-tamiy-intl4800-2s-w3

[Snappy1 966]

That is the exact one I have.

 

I don't have a Fox,   yet

 

[Jonathon Gillham 4605]

 

 

9 hours ago, maraach said:

Ok. We have a winner. If the 4800 fits the hotshot that will do perfectly.

Don't have the fox by any chance do you?

I have a Fox and Boomerang and these NiMH fit. Its a tighter fit in the Fox than the Boomerang but may give you an idea.

https://www.rcnz.com/categories/batteries-and-accessories/ni-mh-batteries/rcnz-7-2v-ni-mh-3800mah-battery-pack/

[maraach 5]

Apologies all. Another question. Any suggestion on how to run the suspension? Should I be using any of the spacers on springs, front or rear?

[maraach 5]

Well. It's all together now. Unlike most here I wasn't blown away with the quality of the instructions. The biggest challenge i found was woeking through some confusing bits of manual.

 

I do however have an issue with steering I'm going to have to work through. Seems as if I have slow (but ok) steering left but barely anything to the right. Im running a high speed digital servo so something seems wrong..