HPI Vorza S Flux Truggy - Draco Upgrades / Overview and Concept (Part 1)

Coming soon is a selection of parts designed for the HPI Vorza S Truggy Flux, so in this video I talk about each part and explain some of the design changes I have had to make. Although the parts are not quite finalised you will get a look at the direction I would like to go with this platform. Make sure to stick around to the end of the video as I would like to get your opinion on some things.
www.draco-jp.com/vorzaparts
www.draco-jp.com/thedracostore

[@2626bigbones]

and as for the 7075 front and rear lower center braces it would be an instant purchase for me would buy two sets

[@Ro-StreetTriple]

Can't wait for this to become available. Will have to get it for my Vorza S Truggy

[@dracoprecision]

I will appreciate the support!

[@kylarstern7627]

Hey mate, righto few things. Love everything you've got going on here, it looks functional but Aesthetic as well, you've done an outstanding job mate. I would make those brace attachment points separate, opens up more options for you to sell. I can Not wait for that Motor Mount in a Buggy Option man, I know we have spoken about it, and you will get to it when you can, but God damn that looks awesome!! As far as replacing the lower plastic front and rear bracing, I'm all for it, as it shares that part of the structure with the Buggy, Definitely make that up! But, I would love a centre brace that ties the front, rear shock towers with the centre diff (Buggy) I need all the help I can get! 😅 Great video, and as always outstanding Designs my friend.

[@dracoprecision]

Thanks man! I always enjoy talking with you. I fully support anyone getting to RC and thank you for all the support and kind words! The motor mount will currently work with the buggy as it is so no need for a Different design. the Centre braces do not work in the buggy that’s only for Truggy. Thanks for the input!

[@JimmyDaval-u4x]

Hi there friend!... Great products for sure but i have 2 suggestions for u : 1. Instead of 2 shocktower braces, u should do as losi tenacity pro that is 1(only 1 ) brace from tower to tower instead of gear box to gear box as losi... 2. If u do chasis braces front n rear , do also tohether with both chasis plates because if u do only chasis braces , the chasis plates and the gear box might break in big jumps do to the fact that the plates and gear boxes are plastic.. And ty for giving hpi fans upgrades that are sooo hard to find if any.... I HAVE MY VORZA FLUX(ORANGE GEN) WITH HB CVDS, EXOTEK ALUMIN PLATES FRONT N REAR, EXOTEK CHASIS BRACES BOTH FRONT N REAR, ALSO INTEGY CENTE DIFF HOLDERS, ALSO HB ALUMINUM 5MM FRONT N REAR SHOVKTOWERS, ALSO CHUB N CASTERS ALL ALUMINUM FRONT N REAR, ALSO FRONT REAR HB DOGBONES THAT GOES TO CENTER DIFF. BASICALLY BULLETPROOF AND I WAS LUCKY TO FIND ALL THESE UPGRADES FOR MY VORZA FLUX BUT NOW A DAYS SOOO HARD TO FIND IF ANY AVAILABLE....

[@dracoprecision]

The brace is from tower to tower. The brace mounts directly to the shock tower. I have aluminum front and rear braces that attach to the chassis also. Please check my website Draco-jp.com/vorzabraces

[@dracoprecision]

I appreciate your support!

[@taffer74]

Wow this looks superb, I would order for the truggy and buggies I have! I would prefer separate brace attachments for a cleaner look and lower cost option. Alloy replacent braces for the stock plastic front and rear would be a nice option also, I do like the cable tidy on the stock rear brace though, maybe a cutout/loop in situ to cable tie wires to it if it's not possible to have a 3d printed plastic cable tidy attach to your new alloy brace? Would a newly designed front brace allow for a thicker front driveshaft?

[@dracoprecision]

Thank you for the ideas. I will look into the cable/wire holding option and see if it is worth it.

[@2626bigbones]

wow everything is looking great! is the center diff top gonna be 6mm thick? or get reinforced with maybe a gusset since it takin impact and pressure from the shock towers. whats size screw are you using for center diff mount top as well since m5 m6? i do like the towers with option to have the center brace in case some one wants to update later or not run them.

[@dracoprecision]

The Centre top plate is 5mm thick. I will check how this holds up under testing. The screws are m3 screws which should be sufficient. Thanks for the feedback.

[@RCboyzTV]

I would purchase one of everything for my future build!! Love it man! Definitely use 7075 for the angled front and rear chassis braces and towers. Not sure if 304 stainless is best choice for the horizontal braces- have you compared its tensile strength to other available materials? This may not matter since the rod ends are plastic which will take a lot of the impact forces. Is the upper shock mount screw m3 on this model? This will be a weak point on big jumps with 7075 towers. My only issue with your shock tower is all the shock mounting options- if I was to drill thru for a bigger m4 shock mount bolt, would i break into the other holes on your shock tower? Thanks

[@dracoprecision]

Great news! Yes all the parts will be made of Hard Anodized 7075 for this platform. I have checked the tensile strength of 304 it is quite similar to 4140 at 500-700MPa. The braces have a centre section of 8mm in diameter and tapering to 7mm in diameter, I feel they will be stronger enough, but I plan to test them and see if they bend. I will revisit material choice if there are issues. Thanks for the idea! For the M3 screws have you tried better materials like 10.9 grade screws or titanium screws? Yes, the hols if drilled to 4mm would break into the other holes.

[@RCboyzTV]

@@dracoprecisionfor my bashing style, huge air and bad landings, no m3 screw holds up for me as a shock stand off bolt, no matter what the material. All the big aftermarket companies are making m4 (and m2c just released m5!!) shock standoffs for 1/8 scale truggies such as the sledge and Kraton 6s/ outcast etc. That is the only thing I hope you consider changing on your design. Integrate m4 shock stand-offs into your tower design 🙏 If not, I believe the m3 stand-offs will be the weakest link on the truck after all your mods are installed

[@dracoprecision]

@@RCboyzTV Thank you for the feedback. I will look into this I just hope it doesn`t mean a redesign of the shock cap. The other option would be using a one-piece standoff which eliminates the need for a screw.

[@RCboyzTV]

I haven’t looked at my vorza truggy yet, it’s still in box. But I planned to upgrade the shock stand-offs no matter what if they were m3. I could be jumping the gun though. Maybe the stockers will hold up fine? I’m not sure. Either way, Thanks again for your effort towards improving the hobby for all of us!

[@dracoprecision]

You are welcome. Once you take it for a run I would be very interested in your thoughts on the platform or if there are any other things that need improving.