16LikesHPI Vorza Flux 1/8 E-Buggy Thread
06-15-2012, 09:13 AM
#8251
Tech Adept
I had the same problem, I just cut off one end of the tray, the lipo is still held in place with the Velcro strap that runs the length of the lipo won't slide, you have about 1cm until you hit the diff support which was more than enough for my nano-tech 6000mah
06-15-2012, 07:33 PM
#8252
Mine seized up/locked and I sent my motor back to HPI for inspection so I could get a replacement motor... I nabbed an extra one on ebay for $100 CAD bucks and I am running 6S with it, ESC never went over 45 celsius and usually my motor temp is a little lower than the ESC temp... I'm still waiting on HPI since my tracking says it was delivered on May 21 2012. I don't see why running 6S as everyday running battery in the Vorza with the Mamba Monster (which it is supposed to handle 6S easily) would break in a $650 vehicle, and not even bashing hardcore... This was a 5 minute "warm up" bash and oom lock up! lol! I'm running fine right now with my 2nd motor but I want my original replaced....
did you ever hear back on your motor? sorry if its later in the pages. im catching up now. finally dusted off the vorza and ran it long enough to bend a front hinge pin. doh...
and as far as running with 6S everyday, thats all i use and run the car hard. if it cant be done, it shouldnt be all over the box. I watch the temps but there always ok. having burnt 2 motors so far i keep an eye on it, warranty or not its a pain to deal with and id rather avoid it.
Back to the hinge pin issue...will the M2Cs with the nuts help my issues in the front? they seems to pop out or come loose due to other issues often...
06-15-2012, 11:21 PM
#8253
Tech Adept
Can i ask is my TF-20U/RF-30 2.4GHz RADIO having problems?When i put my trasmitter on a 1metre high table and walk less than 20metre away,the wheels will spin automatically.When is loses radio signal i thought the fail-safe will bring it to a stop?
06-16-2012, 02:20 PM
#8254
06-16-2012, 02:59 PM
#8255
did you ever hear back on your motor? sorry if its later in the pages. im catching up now. finally dusted off the vorza and ran it long enough to bend a front hinge pin. doh...
and as far as running with 6S everyday, thats all i use and run the car hard. if it cant be done, it shouldnt be all over the box. I watch the temps but there always ok. having burnt 2 motors so far i keep an eye on it, warranty or not its a pain to deal with and id rather avoid it.
Back to the hinge pin issue...will the M2Cs with the nuts help my issues in the front? they seems to pop out or come loose due to other issues often...
and as far as running with 6S everyday, thats all i use and run the car hard. if it cant be done, it shouldnt be all over the box. I watch the temps but there always ok. having burnt 2 motors so far i keep an eye on it, warranty or not its a pain to deal with and id rather avoid it.
Back to the hinge pin issue...will the M2Cs with the nuts help my issues in the front? they seems to pop out or come loose due to other issues often...
06-17-2012, 12:20 PM
#8258
So i managed to adjust the motor mount and test out my new 18T Pinion.. Jesus its fast. Thanks to everyone that advised me on the 18T Tekno Pinion.
06-17-2012, 01:01 PM
#8259
Tech Adept
iTrader: (1)
^^Don't be afraid to run larger pinions. With the 44t Kyosho spur and 19t pinion, I'm running lower temps than stock. It's much faster, too. With a 44t spur and the stock motor mount, I believe the biggest pinion you could use is a 22t and still get proper gear mesh.
06-17-2012, 02:02 PM
#8261
HPI Vorza by nicholask1993, on Flickr
HPI Vorza by nicholask1993, on Flickr
HPI Vorza by nicholask1993, on Flickr
HPI Vorza by nicholask1993, on Flickr
06-17-2012, 03:34 PM
#8262
^^Don't be afraid to run larger pinions. With the 44t Kyosho spur and 19t pinion, I'm running lower temps than stock. It's much faster, too. With a 44t spur and the stock motor mount, I believe the biggest pinion you could use is a 22t and still get proper gear mesh.
So after a run with the new pinion today i have put the final nail in the coffin on my stock wheels and tyres. This has probably been asked a dozen times and more but links die due to the age of the questions on here.
What tyres are you all running and on what surface? Iv got my eye on the Hara jumbo wheels (are they really that much bigger?) but have no idea for the best price. Im looking for general bashing tarmac/grass/gravel any recommendations?
06-17-2012, 03:43 PM
#8263
Tech Adept
iTrader: (1)
I use these premounts for onroad. $70 for a set of 4:
http://www.sweepracingusa.com/18-GT-...s-2_p_267.html
And these premounts for offroad. $48 for a set of 4:
http://www.sweepracingusa.com/18-Bug...s-4_p_238.html
http://www.sweepracingusa.com/18-GT-...s-2_p_267.html
And these premounts for offroad. $48 for a set of 4:
http://www.sweepracingusa.com/18-Bug...s-4_p_238.html
06-17-2012, 06:15 PM
#8264
Tech Initiate
Finally got the Vorza on the track today for the first time! Ambient temp was maybe 85 and I saw the ESC hit 135 and the motor about 125. It ran well, I had a ton of fun, and actually had a few people come up to me saying they were lusting over the Vorza and were thinking of getting one.
I need to learn about suspension tuning. There was way too much on power understeer. I removed the front anti-roll bar and brought the front linkages up to parallel with the a-arm, per some preliminary reading I did but I need to learn more
No money or desire for a v4 conversion - gotta live with what I have! This thing is a blast!
I need to learn about suspension tuning. There was way too much on power understeer. I removed the front anti-roll bar and brought the front linkages up to parallel with the a-arm, per some preliminary reading I did but I need to learn more
No money or desire for a v4 conversion - gotta live with what I have! This thing is a blast!
06-17-2012, 06:18 PM
#8265
Tech Initiate
And these premounts for offroad. $48 for a set of 4:
http://www.sweepracingusa.com/18-Bug...s-4_p_238.html
http://www.sweepracingusa.com/18-Bug...s-4_p_238.html