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@moobutt Күн бұрын
Gotta get that MIP ball diff fix and then rip it up!
@RichardBrown-m6b Күн бұрын
I had the same problem with my RPM gear box with the suspension arms being stiff just file some material and good to go 😮😊
@abullock1995 3 күн бұрын
When that body tucks under, need to stop and have it fixed!! If it's on the tires, it will cut a groove!
@arkyrc 3 күн бұрын
Hopefully my new shell won't do that!
@hendrahendra 5 күн бұрын
100% agree on the mods on these class of cars. 3 pop on my mind: 1. Grass Hopper 2. Hornet 3. Lunchbox Ball bearings, Lipo, and you will be smiling from ear to ear. Like you said dont overcomplicate these RCs and you will be having all the fun.
@arkyrc 5 күн бұрын
I think people forget that these cars are old designs. I run them as I did back the day and have a blast with them. I agree..a lipo really livens them up!
@NeilLB7 6 күн бұрын
Race like this. You have to be behind a curtain with only your monitor.
@AddamsPlayground 6 күн бұрын
Nice racing out there! Lil bit of rubbing and banging around but 100% better than I would have done out there! I find in my brain the obstacles become incidental targets and I hit all the things! LOL! Looks like you have the car set up well for out there, congrats on the win!
@arkyrc 6 күн бұрын
Thanks Adam! It's a small course but very fun. Coming from dirt racing this is a huge change. On dirt you are usually fighting for traction. On carpet, you are usually trying not to traction role!
@abullock1995 6 күн бұрын
Footage turned out great! We've gotta do that more often!
@arkyrc 6 күн бұрын
Heck yeah!
@logansearing 7 күн бұрын
Are the DJI cameras worth it? Awesome video!
@arkyrc 7 күн бұрын
I've enjoyed using it and it takes very good video. I usually shoot in 1080 which keeps the files sizes reasonable. It's not the best in low light like most action cameras. Thanks for the comment.
@LucasGentry 7 күн бұрын
That was a lot of fun :-) Thanks for posting it!
@LukesVintageRC 8 күн бұрын
I was thinking about grabbing a latrax vehicle I might not now. Anyhow thanks for your awesome content. Happy New Year.
@arkyrc 8 күн бұрын
@@LukesVintageRC Happy New Year! Seems like a lot of the small scale cars have this issue. I'll post a solution if I can find one.
@gamedogrc 9 күн бұрын
Great Video. I like that deerc trophy truck. I agree on traxxas. Too high a brand to sell cheap crappy parts.
@arkyrc 9 күн бұрын
Thanks man! Yeah..that DeeRC is a cheapie but it keeps on trucking. Haven't sorted out the Teton...probably going to have to buy a new servo.
@gamedogrc 9 күн бұрын
@arkyrc make sure its metal gear.
@arkyrc 8 күн бұрын
@gamedogrc Definitely!
@Maybe049 9 күн бұрын
Is that a traxxas latrax prerumner?!
@arkyrc 9 күн бұрын
The SCT's are all 1:10 scale. Teko's mostly... 410.3 and the SL.
@AddamsPlayground 10 күн бұрын
Looks like you have been having fun! A full bench of things to work on means a lot of stuff is getting run! Wishing you all the best in the new year!
@arkyrc 9 күн бұрын
Thanks Addam! Merry Christmas as well! Have a great new year as well. :)
@gaffle-411 11 күн бұрын
Bad sign with breaking parts. Cars have gotten better (at least on the basher dirt end) so there’s no excuse for weak designs. Pass on this one…
@germanrcvision5076 12 күн бұрын
Nice Car!
@SteveNavarro-qc3vl 17 күн бұрын
I just had this happen to me yesterday. At least I believe this is what's going on as I haven't popped the diff open to take a look. I noticed loss of power to rear, but when manually holding rear center drive shaft and cup up against the diff housing it was engaged and would work properly. But soon as I'd let go it would go back to free spinning.
@arkyrc 17 күн бұрын
I'd say there's a good chance that this is your issue. I ended up shimming the pinion after this happened again and this seemed to help. You might try this and see if it helps. Good thing is that these are pretty cheap and easy to change out.
@SteveNavarro-qc3vl 16 күн бұрын
@arkyrc 100% thats what it was. Totally just ground to dust. I ended up buying a couple extra pinions incase this happens again. Does the shim go on out side between diff case and drive cup? Or on inside between pinion and bearing?
@arkyrc 15 күн бұрын
@@SteveNavarro-qc3vl I placed the shim between the diff pinion and the bearing. This created more contact between it the ring gear. It even sounds different after installing the shim. I used a traxxas teflon spacer and it seems to be the correct thickness that I needed. You just don't want it too tight. The link below is to another video I did after I installed the shim. It might help.... Unfortunately I didn't record the installation of the shim when I repaired it trackside! Good luck and Merry Christmas! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYXcf6x7jpaeZ5I
@SteveNavarro-qc3vl 15 күн бұрын
@arkyrc Merry Christmas to you too brother! And thank you for the help🙏
@migueltavaresdimartino894 18 күн бұрын
Is that on 3s?
@arkyrc 18 күн бұрын
No..just 2S. It would be crazy on 3S. On 2s I can't keep it on all 4 on our carpet track. :)
@OMMYWOOD 19 күн бұрын
Can this idea work ebike battery
@arkyrc 19 күн бұрын
I would think that an E-Bike battery would be built similar but would have way more than two cells and operate at a much higher voltage. If it were me I'd not mess with one of those just to be safe.
@RichardBrown-m6b 19 күн бұрын
That would be great 😮👍
@RichardBrown-m6b 20 күн бұрын
I like your setup and I think like you don't spend lots of money on your car if you don't need to 😎👍
@arkyrc 19 күн бұрын
I do "race" mine from time to time just for the fun of it. I have seen its design limitations. Great cars, but they are what they are. I just enjoy running it and have already spent more on it that I should have.. 🤣 Have a Merry Christmas!
@RichardBrown-m6b 19 күн бұрын
@arkyrc I'm going to spend some money on mine just for my personal enjoyment and find a good balance of the power and handling of the car you don't have to be the fastest guy just be consistent and you will win races 😎👍
@Strider1122 23 күн бұрын
I’ve been rebuilding my old Tamiya Grasshopper, upgrading it step by step. Originally, it had the stock 380 motor, smooth tires with no real grip, and basic bushings. Here’s what I’ve done so far to bring it to life: Swapped out the old motor for a Tamiya GT-Tuned 540 Motor for more speed and power. Upgraded to a Hobbywing 1060 ESC to handle the new motor. Added a Voltz 7.2V 3000mAh NiMH battery for longer runtimes. Replaced the stock bushings with 1150 metal ball bearings for smoother performance. Fitted a Power HD LW20 Waterproof Metal Gear Servo for precise steering. Next up, I’m thinking of a lime green paint job with some custom stickers, and my favorite number ‘11’ on the front. I might also swap out the rear tires for something grippier like the Tamiya Super Grippers but keep the front ones as they are for now. This build is meaningful to me, I promised myself I’d have one of these when I was a kid but never got one. I’m 45 now, building it properly while my 3-year-old son has the ready-made Hornet. I’m re-kitting this Grasshopper in front of him, and it’s as much about learning as it is about sharing the experience with him. Future Tweaks to Make It Even Faster (Without Destroying It): 1. Pinion Gear Upgrade: Fit a slightly larger pinion gear for a little more top speed, but don’t go too big or you’ll stress the gearbox. 2. Oil-Filled Shocks: Swap to Tamiya CVA Oil Shocks for better stability and handling at higher speeds. 3. Modern Grippier Tires: Fit Pro-Line Dirt Hawg 2.2 rear tires on 2.2 wheels for more traction and control. 4. Higher Capacity Battery: A 5000mAh NiMH battery for even longer runtimes. 5. Brushless System (Optional): Later on, you could upgrade to a 13.5T brushless motor and ESC combo for insane speed, but you’d need to reinforce the gearbox first. It’s a build I’m proud of, and I’m learning as I go. This Grasshopper is going to fly, and there’s still room to tweak it further down the line! I know it all sounds pointless but I'm challenging myself in pimping this thing up turn it into the Grasshopper I think it's meant to be. Thanks for the video mate You have a new subscriber
@arkyrc 22 күн бұрын
@@Strider1122 I love it! The point of RC is to have fun and it sounds like you definitely are having fun.. I was fortunate enough to have a Grasshopper as a kid so for me the Grasshopper brings back that RC nostalgia from the 80's. The Grasshopper is so fun to play around with. It's one of my favorite RC's. When I got back into RC a few years ago I was surprised to see that you could still buy them. Thanks for subscribing...I greatly appreciate it. Have a Merry Christmas!!
@AddamsPlayground 27 күн бұрын
Seems simple enough. I was lazy and just bought some Ovanic batteries to replace them! LOL! I'll have to see if I have some spare balance leads and try this.
@arkyrc 27 күн бұрын
I bought another battery for it before I did this. Now I have three! That's ok...I can use them in other cars. :)
@crowbot4023 27 күн бұрын
Do traxxas next please 😊
@arkyrc 27 күн бұрын
@@crowbot4023 I don't have and won't buy any Traxxas batteries. 🤣 They would probably sue me anyway!! 🤣
@voodooreptiles3553 Ай бұрын
I would spend hours looking at these. Especially at Christmas. 👍🏻❤
@Critter0817 Ай бұрын
Think I hear that slipper clutch going to WORK
@SirSavesALot1977 Ай бұрын
Looks great!
@arkyrc Ай бұрын
Thanks! She really drives well too!
@SirSavesALot1977 Ай бұрын
I still have my PRO-X Team Version from like ’94. Your rc reminds me of that one. Watching your video makes me want to get that old rc working again. It’s still in great shape.
@arkyrc Ай бұрын
@@SirSavesALot1977 Appreciate your comment. The Pro-X is a great RC worthy of restoration. Hopefully parts are out there. Good luck with it! :)
@abullock1995 Ай бұрын
Once we get the gearing sorted out, that Yokomo will be a competitive car. I heard yesterday that we need to be more around 93/46 in 64p.
@arkyrc Ай бұрын
@@abullock1995 I hope so...really enjoy running it.
@nickvledder Ай бұрын
Again, nice video.
@nickvledder Ай бұрын
Great video. Only the jazz piano-music in the background….
@arkyrc Ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@Animal_6976 Ай бұрын
We've got 2 sets of tekno rear axle conversions at the shop. It lets ya run the same rear axles as the tekno 410SL sct uses. Ya aint gonna hurt them in a Traxxas. 😎 We also have a good selection of 2wd Traxxas aftermarket arms and parts too.
@arkyrc Ай бұрын
@@Animal_6976 Really? I'll have to check those out.
@Animal_6976 Ай бұрын
@arkyrc yeah after that swap ya won't ever have to replace another rear axle in it again. They fit the slash and stampede also.
@IowaBudgetRCBashers Ай бұрын
Happy thanksgiving buddy
@arkyrc Ай бұрын
@@IowaBudgetRCBashers Happy Thanksgiving!
@AddamsPlayground Ай бұрын
Happy Thanksgiving and nice score with the grom and glad you are having fun with the on-road car. Nice deer as well, venison on the menu for today as well!
@arkyrc Ай бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground Thanks Adam. No venison on the menu today, but we eat alot of it. 😁
@Cimmerianmusic Ай бұрын
I just got one of these today vintage one needs a battery and battery cover and a remote
@arkyrc Ай бұрын
You'll enjoy it! Plastics on a true vintage one may be a little brittle. Cheap e-bay for parts...should be plenty on there.
@XBOXShawn12thman Ай бұрын
One of the best Metallica songs ever written!!!!!
@gamedogrc Ай бұрын
Great Description And Great Video because i damn sure did😂😂 now mines is stripped down till i fix the transmission on ol rusty.
@arkyrc Ай бұрын
You broke the transmission? Wow! No problem ..they are easy and cheap to repair. Have fun with it!
@berwynrogers1450 Ай бұрын
Where did you install the bearings
@arkyrc Ай бұрын
I replaced all the white bushings with bearings. The gearbox and the front wheels. Makes a big difference.
@berwynrogers1450 Ай бұрын
@arkyrc have you got a vid on this me and my brother are trying to get into this hobby !! Ps thanks for replying
@arkyrc Ай бұрын
@@berwynrogers1450 No video on installing the bearings. When you build the kit it will be pretty obvious where the bearings go. Fast Eddy Bearing sells them all together. The Grasshopper was my first hobby grade RC car back in the 80's. They are perfect for learning on. Welcome to the hobby!
@AddamsPlayground Ай бұрын
Looks like a nice chassis and I have heard good things from their RS line of cars. Same basic geometry as the high end ones but with less expensive parts so it should drive really well. Have fun with it at the track!
@arkyrc Ай бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground Thanks Adam. I drove it earlier this week at the track. I did break a front hub, but other than that I was impressed with it. I just need to learn how to drive it!! Way different than racing on dirt.
@RcKarpf Ай бұрын
New spur?
@arkyrc Ай бұрын
Still on the original stock one! It's showing some wear but has a lot of life left in it.
@TheMxrider25 Ай бұрын
Did the stock pinion fit?
@arkyrc Ай бұрын
@@TheMxrider25 yep...just installed a 19T for more speed.
@GearWorksRc Ай бұрын
That’s pretty awesome stadium truck running oval wish I could take my Team associated T3 there hopefully they make body mount kits for Dwarf car body’s so we can run the big wings on them would look sick on a 2wd stadium truck. 👍🔥
@arkyrc Ай бұрын
@@GearWorksRc I was surprised how well it ran after making a few adjustments. I still think there is room for improvement with it but unfortunately the rear mounted motor limits it. It took a beating out there for sure. Both king pins were badly bent...I didn't realize this until I got home. Looking forward to running it again. I'm also going to try out a Yokomo Touring Car on the track...should be fun!!
@logansearing Ай бұрын
I’ve been racing short course trucks here for a couple months. I love the hobby so far! Keep the videos coming!
@arkyrc Ай бұрын
@@logansearing Short course is so much fun and much cheaper than almost any other class. Thanks for watching!
@logansearing Ай бұрын
For sure!
@AddamsPlayground 2 ай бұрын
Not a bad deal for $15. It is nice to have a pile of hardware on hand as something always seems to get damaged or lost to the hardware gremlins at some point!
@arkyrc 2 ай бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground I have used several screws since making the video. No issues so far. Quality seems very good.
@abullock1995 2 ай бұрын
They look nice! Glad to hear they fit your protek drivers well.
@abullock1995 2 ай бұрын
You really need to quit screwing around though. Lets go racing!
@arkyrc 2 ай бұрын
@@abullock1995 Soon! LOL!
@AnnyCai 2 ай бұрын
Hello, We can supply some Kyosho Optima 1-10 off-road truck upgrade accessories at nice price,such as below as example: Alum Knucil Arm (L/R)(Al.) OT001B US$4.65 Rear Hub Carrier(L/R)(Al.) OT002B US$4.96 Aluminum Front Hub 1 pair Gun Metal OT003B US$4.96 Alum Fron Lower Arm 2P OT004B US$4.96 Alum Gold rear Lower Susp Arm 2P OT005B US$5.11 Alum Front Shock Absorber OT006B US$3.41 Alum Rear Shock Absorber 108MM 0T007B US$3.41 If you have interest,I can send you price list.
@abullock1995 2 ай бұрын
That was fun! You had a good day considering what you were racing.
@arkyrc 2 ай бұрын
@@abullock1995 looking forward to doing some more racing.
@beta5033 2 ай бұрын
What mods that thing got
@arkyrc 2 ай бұрын
@@beta5033 RPM gearbox which allows for rear toe in. This really helps the car hook up. A hobbywing sensorless esc/motor combo (4000kv), and adjustable camber links....that's it. Gearbox internals are all stock. Oh, I recently swapped out the front bulkhead to an aluminum one I had laying around just for a little added weight in the front. This is probably not needed though but it does look cool. Thinking about trying out aluminum front hubs. Im always bending the kingpins...thinking the aluminum ones may help prevent that. I'm not a huge fan of aluminum parts though..these cars need to flex some to prevent breakage. This is probably all I'll do with upgrades. It's a Rustler and it doesn't make sense to overspend on it. It is such a fun RC though...one of my favorites!!
@bar9501 2 ай бұрын
I LOVED my modified Grasshopper. My first RC.
@arkyrc 2 ай бұрын
They are so underrated!
@Harvz78 2 ай бұрын
Need to replace the shocks. It’s too bouncy.
@arkyrc 2 ай бұрын
Yeah..that's an issue with these cars. It's still fun! :)
@user-wp9mz 2 ай бұрын
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@Theeverythingchannel-c9s 2 ай бұрын
This was fun❤
@Theeverythingchannel-c9s 2 ай бұрын
Is this an advertisement?
@Theeverythingchannel-c9s 2 ай бұрын
Nice