dgrobe2112

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i want to get the big bores.. anyone here notice a huge difference in the 2wd?

Blacktiger355

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Does anyone know if the ZX-5 FS bulkhead/tower mounts fit the regular zx-5? I have snapped 2 rear tower mounts the last few times out and want to try something to stop it. May have to track down some aluminum mounts.

Djioul

My 2 cents : get some 3R aluminum parts, or any other brand, I've done it after keeping breaking the tower mounts and never had any more issues with this.

Blacktiger355

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Yeah, thats what I am thinking. Whats is a good place to get them? Been looking without much luck.

Djioul

For hop-ups like this, we are struggling to get them in local shops in Europe, so I usually order in HK to rcmart.com

But it depends where you are, it could be easier in US, I don't know...

tonyd

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Blacktiger A-MAIN

Blacktiger355

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Tried there Tony. I could not find it on their website.

Brenos

Im not a 100% sure but i think those parts are discontinued.
Get the FS bulkhead set. Its an upgrade to the original and its stronger. And it fits the original bulkhead.

Cheers
Brendan

wyl03

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Yup it fits the original bulkhead. There's a lot of more material on the fs bulkhead so u will get the shock tower positioned just a little wee bit higher than standard position. U might need to unscrew the shock eyelets by a couple of turns otherwise u will lose some droop.

In the few mths that I ran the fs bulkhead, I found it to be stronger than either pn racing or 3racing ones which bent too easily.

Blacktiger355

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Awesome, thanks for the info guys. I did find that stella models does still stock the aluminum 3racing ones. But I will try the fs parts first and see how it holds up. Looks to have a lot more material where it counts. So it should be good.

jhassing

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Hey everyone, Ive had my ZX-5 for 3 years ow and I've decided to sell it. I'm moving on to a differnet racing class. It's been a ton of fun and very good car.

http://www.rctech.net/forum/r-c-item...uggy-sale.html

HighGs

Found a really good deal on an Lazer ZX5 (origional) kit. I'm very excited to get to the build! Just have a question about using a brushless system on it (sorry if this has been addressed somewhere else; I've been looking but there are SOOO many pages on this forum and the search button hasn't helped too much!)

I'd like to use the Leopard 3300kv/12T brushless combo. Though I've been into RC for years, this would be my first brushless motor. I've watched several videos of people using brushless, and it seems that some who use this inexpensive setup can barely control their vehicles! Several seem to strip gears, spin out, flip over, etc. I thought that this setup was realitively mild. (Again, my ignorance of brushless motors means I could very well be wrong!)

My question is, can the ZX5 kit handle the power from this (or any) brushless system? I am mainly wanting to go brushless for the convenience; I'd prefer to be able to control my buggy rather than go 50mph!

If brushless is going to be too much, any suggestions on a good brushed motor?

Any help or links to help would be most appreciated! I'll keep scrolling through the 500+ pages in the mean time!

Thanks!

Scrad

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It should be fine. I think I have a 5.5 or 6.5 in my Original zx-5.

HighGs

Thanks! Any problems fitting a lipo in it?

HighGs

I was able to find more info on the Leopard Brushless combo using the "advanced search" so I think I was able to find the info I needed. I think that is the direction I'm going to go.

Are there any issues with fitting a lipo into the origional ZX5?