16LikesHPI Vorza Flux 1/8 E-Buggy Thread
09-25-2011, 12:47 PM
#6406
Sounds like it may be the on/off switch. Typical failure on the MMM. Try bypassing the switch...
09-25-2011, 01:55 PM
#6407
Tech Rookie
Don't get me wrong - I run the system. E.g. the RX8 T8 ESC TT2311 4030B 2050Kv motor combo. And it runs awesome. But I also have a stock Vorza too. And the Blur/Torq system runs awesome too;-).
No. The Tekin does not run hot. No hotter than the Torq/Blur. It is an excellent set-up. Can't go wrong. Its just that the Blur/Torq that is designed to fit in there, is similarly priced and works just as well if not better.
I had bought a roller and had the system (brand new in the box) described above setting around collecting dust from a trade I had made. The Tekin needed a home so I bought the roller with the intent to put the Tekin in there.
And it kicks butt. But if I were shopping - I'd get OEM equipment.
09-25-2011, 06:34 PM
#6409
Need alot of help.
I was running my vorza around the stones and dirt for about 5 minutes then decided to hit a small BMX track. Basicly everyjump has a down and the track is a circle that is about 50 feet long with about 10 jumps and 20 feet wide. Ok so the first jump I hit the Vorza went maybe 2 feet in the air and landed perfectly!!!!! It shut off. Nothing no power or anything.
Took it to the truck and changed batteries. It came right on. Put everything together and nothing. I put the old battery in and it did the same thing. Something wasn't getting a connection. But the battery was. I took the reciever cover off and no lights. But everything was connected. I finally was getting frustrated. I decided to take the cover off of the fan area. Right where all the electric wires are. Took it off and didn't see anything out of the norm. Put it back together and nothing. Took it apart and the same thing. So I went to start to pack it up and the thing came on.
After going on and off a few times I finally picked it up and dropped like a foot off the ground down one of the jumps. Probably wrong thing to do but it ran the rest of the night through all the battery packs. What is the problem and where to start looking. I don't want this to happen again and would rather work on the problem now before it comes back to haunt me.
I was running my vorza around the stones and dirt for about 5 minutes then decided to hit a small BMX track. Basicly everyjump has a down and the track is a circle that is about 50 feet long with about 10 jumps and 20 feet wide. Ok so the first jump I hit the Vorza went maybe 2 feet in the air and landed perfectly!!!!! It shut off. Nothing no power or anything.
Took it to the truck and changed batteries. It came right on. Put everything together and nothing. I put the old battery in and it did the same thing. Something wasn't getting a connection. But the battery was. I took the reciever cover off and no lights. But everything was connected. I finally was getting frustrated. I decided to take the cover off of the fan area. Right where all the electric wires are. Took it off and didn't see anything out of the norm. Put it back together and nothing. Took it apart and the same thing. So I went to start to pack it up and the thing came on.
After going on and off a few times I finally picked it up and dropped like a foot off the ground down one of the jumps. Probably wrong thing to do but it ran the rest of the night through all the battery packs. What is the problem and where to start looking. I don't want this to happen again and would rather work on the problem now before it comes back to haunt me.
09-25-2011, 07:15 PM
#6410
Green Car...
Hey gang! I just came across a little snippet of video taken a few months back by Griz11 while running at SADT. It is a slo-mo clip of the HPI Tekno Buggy in action. Really cool! 
Check it out!
http://www.youtube.com/user/griz11#p/u/10/3hGYwms2G88
On a side note I am taking the plunge into the nitro experience to get a view of the whole RC landscape. So...I just bought an Xray XB808 2011 Spec...still getting the rest of the stuff together, but am really excited about it...and so is the wife...er, uh, I mean pit crew!
I decided to give nitro a go after I was sidelined with electrical ESC issues...yet again...while racing yesterday. A buddy of mine just put his nitro (Hyper 9) together and had it at the track to do some practice, but didn't get a chance to turn laps since he was busy preparing to race his SC Truck. So I ran it for him while he tuned and pitted for me...we did really well and enjoyed every minute of it! Immediately put in close to equal lap times to that of the T-Buggy.
Surely jumping into nitro is merely an exchanging of headaches with electric, but I think it will be worth it! And nope...not selling the T-Buggy. I am keeping it and going to run her on electrics only night. Can't have too many toys!
I'll keep on this thread though...some of the coolest guys around.
Check it out!
http://www.youtube.com/user/griz11#p/u/10/3hGYwms2G88
On a side note I am taking the plunge into the nitro experience to get a view of the whole RC landscape. So...I just bought an Xray XB808 2011 Spec...still getting the rest of the stuff together, but am really excited about it...and so is the wife...er, uh, I mean pit crew!
I decided to give nitro a go after I was sidelined with electrical ESC issues...yet again...while racing yesterday. A buddy of mine just put his nitro (Hyper 9) together and had it at the track to do some practice, but didn't get a chance to turn laps since he was busy preparing to race his SC Truck. So I ran it for him while he tuned and pitted for me...we did really well and enjoyed every minute of it! Immediately put in close to equal lap times to that of the T-Buggy.
Surely jumping into nitro is merely an exchanging of headaches with electric, but I think it will be worth it! And nope...not selling the T-Buggy. I am keeping it and going to run her on electrics only night. Can't have too many toys!
I'll keep on this thread though...some of the coolest guys around.
Last edited by Z4Kevo; 09-26-2011 at 06:26 AM.
09-25-2011, 07:43 PM
#6411
Well, that was a question I was gonna ask; . . . .Why?
Don't get me wrong - I run the system. E.g. the RX8 T8 ESC TT2311 4030B 2050Kv motor combo. And it runs awesome. But I also have a stock Vorza too. And the Blur/Torq system runs awesome too;-).
No. The Tekin does not run hot. No hotter than the Torq/Blur. It is an excellent set-up. Can't go wrong. Its just that the Blur/Torq that is designed to fit in there, is similarly priced and works just as well if not better.
I had bought a roller and had the system (brand new in the box) described above setting around collecting dust from a trade I had made. The Tekin needed a home so I bought the roller with the intent to put the Tekin in there.
And it kicks butt. But if I were shopping - I'd get OEM equipment.
Don't get me wrong - I run the system. E.g. the RX8 T8 ESC TT2311 4030B 2050Kv motor combo. And it runs awesome. But I also have a stock Vorza too. And the Blur/Torq system runs awesome too;-).
No. The Tekin does not run hot. No hotter than the Torq/Blur. It is an excellent set-up. Can't go wrong. Its just that the Blur/Torq that is designed to fit in there, is similarly priced and works just as well if not better.
I had bought a roller and had the system (brand new in the box) described above setting around collecting dust from a trade I had made. The Tekin needed a home so I bought the roller with the intent to put the Tekin in there.
And it kicks butt. But if I were shopping - I'd get OEM equipment.
thank you for your advise.
RC
09-25-2011, 10:50 PM
#6412
Hey gang! I just came across a little snippet of video taken a few months back by Griz11 while running at SADT. It is a super slo-mo clip of the HPI Tekno Buggy in action. Really cool!
Check it out!
http://www.youtube.com/user/griz11#p/u/10/3hGYwms2G88
On a side note I am taking the plunge into the nitro experience to get a view of the whole RC landscape. So...I just bought an Xray XB808 2011 Spec...still getting the rest of the stuff together, but am really excited about it...and so is the wife...er, uh, I mean pit crew!
I decided to give nitro a go after I was sidelined with electrical ESC issues...yet again...while racing yesterday. A buddy of mine just put his nitro (Hyper 9) together and had it at the track to do some practice, but didn't get a chance to turn laps since he was busy preparing to race his SC Truck. So I ran it for him while he tuned and pitted for me...we did really well and enjoyed every minute of it! Immediately put in close to equal lap times to that of the T-Buggy.
Surely jumping into nitro is merely an exchanging of headaches with electric, but I think it will be worth it! And nope...not selling the T-Buggy. I am keeping it and going to run her on electrics only night. Can't have too many toys!
I'll keep on this thread though...some of the coolest guys around.
Check it out!
http://www.youtube.com/user/griz11#p/u/10/3hGYwms2G88
On a side note I am taking the plunge into the nitro experience to get a view of the whole RC landscape. So...I just bought an Xray XB808 2011 Spec...still getting the rest of the stuff together, but am really excited about it...and so is the wife...er, uh, I mean pit crew!
I decided to give nitro a go after I was sidelined with electrical ESC issues...yet again...while racing yesterday. A buddy of mine just put his nitro (Hyper 9) together and had it at the track to do some practice, but didn't get a chance to turn laps since he was busy preparing to race his SC Truck. So I ran it for him while he tuned and pitted for me...we did really well and enjoyed every minute of it! Immediately put in close to equal lap times to that of the T-Buggy.
Surely jumping into nitro is merely an exchanging of headaches with electric, but I think it will be worth it! And nope...not selling the T-Buggy. I am keeping it and going to run her on electrics only night. Can't have too many toys!
I'll keep on this thread though...some of the coolest guys around.
Since there is a track opening near you, when are you going 5th scale?
09-26-2011, 11:28 AM
#6419
Tech Rookie
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I wish I would have ordered the caster ones instead. The Ofna one's were hell to install. I had to make the holes for the pins bigger. It looks like the Vorza uses larger diameter pins to secure the hubs to the axle.
And I think the ofna hubs I used are pulling the axles a little too tight against the hub carrier making the wheel slightly harder to spin. Did you have this issue with the caster ones?
09-26-2011, 11:36 AM
#6420
Tech Rookie
Getting rid of dogbones
Hey guys.
I have a stock Vorza (except for the CC BEC, Z9100S Servo, 2.4Ghz radio, and Ofna 30mm extended hubs with Savage Truck wheels now that I think about it). If I wanted to get rid of all dogbones, what is recommended. WCE, DCJ, Universal, WCE Universal? I'm confused on that.
It would be awesome If someone could tell me how many of what part number I need for the best upgrade to get rid of all dogbones.
Thanks.
I have a stock Vorza (except for the CC BEC, Z9100S Servo, 2.4Ghz radio, and Ofna 30mm extended hubs with Savage Truck wheels now that I think about it). If I wanted to get rid of all dogbones, what is recommended. WCE, DCJ, Universal, WCE Universal? I'm confused on that.
It would be awesome If someone could tell me how many of what part number I need for the best upgrade to get rid of all dogbones.
Thanks.