16LikesHPI Vorza Flux 1/8 E-Buggy Thread
09-28-2010, 08:19 PM
#2371
Someone lied to you. Of course, it needs some changes to the RTR package to be really competitive.
I've been murdering 8ight 2.0's, RC8Be's, Xray 808's, and Kyosho MP9e's on the track. Maybe I have it set up just right for my driving style, but it corners great, and flies great. It may be a bit heavier than an Xray or some others, but that doesn't seem to affect the performance at all. Everyone that has been skeptical at the track now feels dumb for spending as much or more for just a roller.
- The first order of business is to trash that servo for something faster (I use a Futaba S9351).
- Increase the pinion to a 17T for a bit more top end.
- Get rid of the motor mount for an Elite RC mount.
- Change the diff fluids (I run 5-7-3).
- Increase the rear spring tension (Red spring) and increase the rear shock oil slightly, by 5 or 10k
- And the most important thing... TIRES! I run AKA Cityblocks, AKA I-beams, or Proline Revolvers, depending on the track surface.
I've been murdering 8ight 2.0's, RC8Be's, Xray 808's, and Kyosho MP9e's on the track. Maybe I have it set up just right for my driving style, but it corners great, and flies great. It may be a bit heavier than an Xray or some others, but that doesn't seem to affect the performance at all. Everyone that has been skeptical at the track now feels dumb for spending as much or more for just a roller.
Ok so I put 60 weight oil in my rear is that going to be to much? Also what springs are yall running up front?
09-29-2010, 02:26 AM
#2372
Tech Apprentice
i run 2x 3S packs, so i'm pretty heavy, i needed the greys (2nd hardest) and blacks in the front., stock oil and 1/4" preload on the front and 3/8" rear.
i've tried doazens of different etups, the Losi 8ight springs are a god send!
09-29-2010, 05:53 AM
#2373
LOSI 8ight springs all aorund, the longer length is a must... i don't know what HPI was thinking with the springs they put on it.
i run 2x 3S packs, so i'm pretty heavy, i needed the greys (2nd hardest) and blacks in the front., stock oil and 1/4" preload on the front and 3/8" rear.
i've tried doazens of different etups, the Losi 8ight springs are a god send!
i run 2x 3S packs, so i'm pretty heavy, i needed the greys (2nd hardest) and blacks in the front., stock oil and 1/4" preload on the front and 3/8" rear.
i've tried doazens of different etups, the Losi 8ight springs are a god send!
09-29-2010, 09:09 AM
#2374
Tech Initiate
I can understand using stiffer springs if you're running 6s, but the large majority of offroad racers run 4s.
09-29-2010, 09:33 AM
#2375
Tech Apprentice
Does anyone know if the new savage flux 2350 and speed control can work in the vorza.I have a vorza but run only 14.8 anyway .I want to buy a savage to do a 5b conversion.The newer 2350 flux is cheaper.I would like to do a motor/ esc swap.Thanks.
09-30-2010, 12:22 AM
#2376
Tech Apprentice
09-30-2010, 08:49 AM
#2377
2650 flux tork and 6s
for those of you who have wondered or contemplated running 6s and the optional 2650kv flux motor it is scary sick! i will tell you that unless you are soley going for speed and want to invest in some road tires it will not do you any good. this set up would be worthless for racing (unless you want to be first to the first jump and end up in the parking lot somewhere). temps are good all around as long as you run batteries with a high enough C rating and enough mah (5000). you will also need to run a fan on the motor, i use the castle wrap around one and motor temps have never gotten above 120F. also you NEED to make sure your speedo fan turns on at 130F or youre in trouble. i put an MIP temp gauge on the speedo to make sure it works.
i will also need to furnish some sort of wheelie bar. i put wheels on the back of the rear fin but the thing almost goes vertical before it hits them? anyone made a wheelie bar for the Vorza?
thanks
i will also need to furnish some sort of wheelie bar. i put wheels on the back of the rear fin but the thing almost goes vertical before it hits them? anyone made a wheelie bar for the Vorza?
thanks
09-30-2010, 09:22 AM
#2378
Tech Initiate
for those of you who have wondered or contemplated running 6s and the optional 2650kv flux motor it is scary sick! i will tell you that unless you are soley going for speed and want to invest in some road tires it will not do you any good. this set up would be worthless for racing (unless you want to be first to the first jump and end up in the parking lot somewhere). temps are good all around as long as you run batteries with a high enough C rating and enough mah (5000). you will also need to run a fan on the motor, i use the castle wrap around one and motor temps have never gotten above 120F. also you NEED to make sure your speedo fan turns on at 130F or youre in trouble. i put an MIP temp gauge on the speedo to make sure it works.
i will also need to furnish some sort of wheelie bar. i put wheels on the back of the rear fin but the thing almost goes vertical before it hits them? anyone made a wheelie bar for the Vorza?
thanks
i will also need to furnish some sort of wheelie bar. i put wheels on the back of the rear fin but the thing almost goes vertical before it hits them? anyone made a wheelie bar for the Vorza?
thanks
09-30-2010, 10:50 AM
#2379
i would, but i have only had the Vorza about a month and i still havent found a location big enough to get it to top speed! I was going to run it at the local airport, but i think they have laws against people running rc cars on runways?? something about getting in the way of the planes...?? crazy people!! 
ha ha
Ben
ha ha
Ben
10-01-2010, 08:45 AM
#2381
Tech Adept
10-01-2010, 10:06 AM
#2382
Tech Initiate
10-01-2010, 12:26 PM
#2384
Tech Initiate
10-03-2010, 09:54 AM
#2385
venom packs garbage?
hey
im running 6s venom packs in my vorsa, and i swear one of them is starting to puff a little after 6 charges!!! i treat all my batteries like gold all around so i know i did not do anything. the ampage that i pull is no where near the max continuous let along peak.
anyone else have exposure to venom packs?
im running 6s venom packs in my vorsa, and i swear one of them is starting to puff a little after 6 charges!!! i treat all my batteries like gold all around so i know i did not do anything. the ampage that i pull is no where near the max continuous let along peak.
anyone else have exposure to venom packs?
