3Racing Cactus Build

[SHY]

Very nice & detailed build tread! Looks like a very nice kit!

Agreed on the purple anodizing!

[DJR2096]

Originally Posted by SHY

Very nice & detailed build tread! Looks like a very nice kit!

Agreed on the purple anodizing!

Thanks Bud!.
Soooooooooo not a good colour!

[Darrin70]

Originally Posted by DJR2096

Yeah it's not a bad buggy for the price.
Only other problem I've found apart from the gritty mid gear box is I seem to have wobbly front knuckle arm pins.
When I spin my front wheels, My wheels look like they are buckled

Just waiting on HPI to do something about my ESC.
As when I fitted it to my buggy & switched it on, it would just sit flashing at me!!
Got power to the servo & fan. Wouldn't go into set up??

That's to bad about the esc.. Check your sensor wire, or change it out... I found that the wheels are not true they have a bad worp... There is a bit of play on my chubs also, it could be the plastic washers wearing right away.. As for the gear box/ball diff mine feels butter smooth, I always clean all the ball and diff rings before use, manufacturers will put anti corrosion oil on them for shipping, this will make your ball diff feel gritty and wear quicker..

[Darrin70]

What I was also impressed with, was the pre cut velcro....... These guys are thinking of the little stuff that makes a difference.. Can't wait for the release of some hopups!!

[DJR2096]

I checked all sorts on the ESC. No change. So it went back to Adrenaline Models where I got it from & they sent it back to HPI.
Now the waiting begins.

Yeah the pre-cut Velcro was good as was the 3M double sided tape. I love that stuff.

Was wondering if there was going to be any hop-ups. Asiatees stock spares & kits, so maybe we might get something from them.

[Darrin70]

For the money you might want to look at this for a esc.. SkyRC's Toro TS 120amp, I run this in 4 of my cars.. Other then a plastic case design it is damn good... I messaged SkyRC about updating the software for braking and about 3 weeks later there was a update... RCMART has them free shipping check it out...Small foot print..

http://www.rcmart.com/skyrc-30004401...m-p-36726.html

[DJR2096]

Originally Posted by Darrin70

For the money you might want to look at this for a esc.. SkyRC's Toro TS 120amp, I run this in 4 of my cars.. Other then a plastic case design it is damn good... I messaged SkyRC about updating the software for braking and about 3 weeks later there was a update... RCMART has them free shipping check it out...Small foot print..

http://www.rcmart.com/skyrc-30004401...m-p-36726.html

Looks like a pretty good ESC. One to think about.
I know one thing, If HPI don't re-new my ESC, I've got two 1/8 HB buggies that'll be going up for sale, & I'll take my money elsewhere!

[Darrin70]

I don't blame you... I hope it get resolved for you!!!

[DJR2096]

Right time to finish up this build!
HPI did indeed replace my ESC. Thanks HPI/HB top stuff

ESC in with motor & receiver in place!



The manual says use a 24T pinion. So I did with Schumacher braded pinion! Tiny dab of blue on the motor screws to keep them in place


I chose to remover my fan off of my Flux pro ESC & see how temps go when I run the buggy.


Well after running in my ball diff & setting my slipper, I'm happy to say she's up & running.
Been raining here today so not had a chance to let her rip. Given her a run around the living room & she rollers just fine!

I guess it's time to unveil the bodyshell & pain job!

[Chrissy Boy]

I have to say that does look like a nice kit, out of curiosity will you have to get any spares from the states or can you get parts from over here?

[DJR2096]

Originally Posted by Chrissy Boy

I have to say that does look like a nice kit, out of curiosity will you have to get any spares from the states or can you get parts from over here?

All the spares come from Honk Kong. No one stocks over here I'm afraid!

[DJR2096]

Hmm well after putting the first pack through the Cactus,
I have to say seems like a great buggy

But while putting the second pack through it, I flipped it on tarmac while jumping it.
And this happened!

Excuse this poor pic.
Hmm Not used to plastic shock towers, should this happen?
New rear mid shock tower on the way!

[DJR2096]

Well had to be done, I went & glued the shock tower!
Took the cactus out on the road for another spin/
Well I have to say mid motor handles fantastic on a hi grip surface.
Was smiles all round

[The Dark Knight]

Looks like a nice bit of kit for money, tempted to get one myself. Nice write up on the build too.

Not so good about the rear shock tower, but plastic will be more brittle in this cold weather.

[DJR2096]

Originally Posted by The Dark Knight

Looks like a nice bit of kit for money, tempted to get one myself. Nice write up on the build too.

Not so good about the rear shock tower, but plastic will be more brittle in this cold weather.

True & it was cold to be fair on 3Racing.
Still, the tower is still holding with super glue

[/tobys]

looks like the tower flexed and broke when it touched the motor plate. The DEX210 suffered from this in the past. A quick fix for this was to space the tower out so it had more clearance; it allowed the tower to flex without touching the motor plate so easily.

[DJR2096]

Originally Posted by /tobys

looks like the tower flexed and broke when it touched the motor plate. The DEX210 suffered from this in the past. A quick fix for this was to space the tower out so it had more clearance; it allowed the tower to flex without touching the motor plate so easily.

Ah thanks for that info!
Will look into that.
I was wondering if any other kits bits would fit?

[The Dark Knight]

How's the buggy going? Have you raced it yet? Very interested to see how these perform.

[DJR2096]

Originally Posted by The Dark Knight

How's the buggy going? Have you raced it yet? Very interested to see how these perform.

No not raced it as of yet.
It handles really nice on road. not had a chance to take off road.

[The Dark Knight]

When is your first race with it?