The shocks need thicker oil, stiffer springs, and pen springs. A Hobbywing 880 esc runs 2 motors, and runs 2s-4s. Try the 880 for the budget build before going to 2escs.
I can recommend plumber's solder (solder wire) wrapped around inside each wheel. I added double sided tape to the "wheel well" of each wheel, then wound the solder around until it filled the "well", then covered the solder with electrical tape. This was after changing the tires for some softer, grippier, ones. ( HPI Rover-EX soft 2.2 )
You could cut a few turn of the coil spring and put some gas line tubing on the shock shaft to limit the articulation. I am really liking this budget minded project. We are really spoiled with the quality of the scale truck these days. It''s fun to "hack" the cheaper cars!
I did the pen springs and external limiters on the shock shaft, which gave me 6-7mm if travel at the shock which equates to about 4.75-5" of articulation at the wheel. I have since moved to full droop and a custom lcg chassis for the ridgerock.
Personally I could be wrong but I think you are overlooking a few Items. 1. you need more wheel speed, so you should put the lower weight somewhere other than at the wheels (rotational weight). 2. Why not add pen springs internally on the shocks to provide more predictable control? Limit the suspension drop?. Lastly for more wheel speed run 3s. There are a lot of people running 3s bone stock with no issues on this rig. There are 3 problems solved and little to no more money spent...then see how it performs...before new motors...esc's etc..and budget blown. Just my 2 cents. Great videos! Look forward to final danchee and Optimus 3 head to head!
Seeing you adding the weight of the wheels to put some weight lower reminds me that is something else tgat I'm wanting to do to my Wraith Spawn. After adding a sound kit in the only place that I could get it to fit, may try something else, it is a bit top heavy.
Just bought 1 a couple days ago...literally just gave out on me for no reason! It was great at first, then while I was working on my front links, not touching the servo or anything, I turned it back on, it started "clicking" while slowly turning on its own & not responding to the remote. Turned it off, back on, & dead.....I'm disappointed in a way but willing to try another maybe in a few months. Good video
the easiest and probably best mod i did on my ridgerocks was putting in a 3s battery (i have ran the stock electronics on 3s for about a year now and have had zero problems with electronics). ive also considered mounting my electronics in the top of the frame where the battery is supposed to go and then put the battery lower where the electronics currently are to lower the center of gravity.
When"s Part 4 going to be out? We put wraith spawn wheels with hex hub extender's on ours. We also put an axial aluminum hex hub set on it to replace the plastic ones, lowered the body 5/8 of an inch, pen spring mod and we run a 3s 2200mAh-20c battery in ours
I'm very new to this sport. Are you running the 3s 2200mAh-20c Lipo batteries with the stock ESC? I ask because I read this ESC shouldn't run on Ni-cad.
I would like to see some upgreaded vids joe i just got mine going again running one 1080 with both motors upgraded motors and a gt5 it gets better and better
do you only change thé servos ? you didnt need another change on receptor or something liké that ?? :o id liké to know because o wanna change them to m'y danchee, thanks !!
Yeah they do but that’s not needed for this one. These tiny motors don’t pull enough amps to need that. I’ll run two 1080’s on it which is also way way too much.
Will the 20kg servo work just as well? I have some Jconcepts scorpios on order for the Danchee. Just wanna know what mods I would need to make. Not too concerned about a budget.
I am loving your videos and think Ive watched all regarding this rig. Quick question though- Ive swapped my tires and the servos and have used some lead wrap on my rims to get some weight on it and have removed the lower stops from the shocks to bring it down. But I have a question for anyone out there as I am pretty new to this crawler market. I was looking at putting in the hobbywing quicrun 880 and swapping out the stock motors for a set of the axial AX24004 AM27 540's and finally replacing my transmitter with the dumboRC X6 ? Just to help with the lack of power to the rear tires when climbing some steeper stuff? Am I out to lunch? any and all feedback is massively appreciated! Cheers
I have one cheap 25kg and it is noticeable stronger and more precise but for general trailing the stock ones are good enough and capable of lifting the truck weight easily. I am rally enjoying mine, very addictive and incredible slow speed control for such a budget rc
@@ExocagedRC I think they would. I have customers that would love to know. So would i. Most that buy it dont want to spend to much money on it but, would replace the motors.
Theres an imitation tamiya dual motor esc available. 1 i seen was about the same price as the hobbywing version of the 1080. When i had my clod2, i used 1 on it
I can’t believe u haven’t done the bungee cord mod yet.. that way u can get a better cog.. 🤷♂️ also if u have the stuff laying around I don’t see that it would cost money cause u didn’t actually buy it for that project.. just my opinion.. I mean I’d be cool with that..
The shocks need thicker oil, stiffer springs, and pen springs. A Hobbywing 880 esc runs 2 motors, and runs 2s-4s. Try the 880 for the budget build before going to 2escs.
Daniel Capitano. Will the crawler still have same functions?
I can recommend plumber's solder (solder wire) wrapped around inside each wheel. I added double sided tape to the "wheel well" of each wheel, then wound the solder around until it filled the "well", then covered the solder with electrical tape. This was after changing the tires for some softer, grippier, ones.
( HPI Rover-EX soft 2.2 )
What is the solder's purpose?
@@cheseborger Weight.
I lowered the body about a 1/2 inch on mine. Drilled new holes and trimmed the bottom. Had to clearance some inside the back.
Thanks a ton for taking the time to do these upgrades😄👍
I took some old suspension links off of my trx and zip tied them to the long steering arms to take a little of the flex. Keeps me under $100 budget.
You could cut a few turn of the coil spring and put some gas line tubing on the shock shaft to limit the articulation. I am really liking this budget minded project. We are really spoiled with the quality of the scale truck these days. It''s fun to "hack" the cheaper cars!
I did the pen springs and external limiters on the shock shaft, which gave me 6-7mm if travel at the shock which equates to about 4.75-5" of articulation at the wheel. I have since moved to full droop and a custom lcg chassis for the ridgerock.
Personally I could be wrong but I think you are overlooking a few Items. 1. you need more wheel speed, so you should put the lower weight somewhere other than at the wheels (rotational weight).
2. Why not add pen springs internally on the shocks to provide more predictable control? Limit the suspension drop?. Lastly for more wheel speed run 3s. There are a lot of people running 3s bone stock with no issues on this rig. There are 3 problems solved and little to no more money spent...then see how it performs...before new motors...esc's etc..and budget blown. Just my 2 cents. Great videos! Look forward to final danchee and Optimus 3 head to head!
great points, I have plenty of little cheap 3s batteries
I spred my shocks out it helped alot
Seeing you adding the weight of the wheels to put some weight lower reminds me that is something else tgat I'm wanting to do to my Wraith Spawn. After adding a sound kit in the only place that I could get it to fit, may try something else, it is a bit top heavy.
Just bought 1 a couple days ago...literally just gave out on me for no reason! It was great at first, then while I was working on my front links, not touching the servo or anything, I turned it back on, it started "clicking" while slowly turning on its own & not responding to the remote. Turned it off, back on, & dead.....I'm disappointed in a way but willing to try another maybe in a few months. Good video
Well that sucks. I guess I’ve been lucky.
the easiest and probably best mod i did on my ridgerocks was putting in a 3s battery (i have ran the stock electronics on 3s for about a year now and have had zero problems with electronics). ive also considered mounting my electronics in the top of the frame where the battery is supposed to go and then put the battery lower where the electronics currently are to lower the center of gravity.
What brand of battery did you use
@@evanedens6406 venom 2200mah 3s
occasionally use a goldbat 5200mah 3s
I might have to get me one and upgrade it
When"s Part 4 going to be out? We put wraith spawn wheels with hex hub extender's on ours. We also put an axial aluminum hex hub set on it to replace the plastic ones, lowered the body 5/8 of an inch, pen spring mod and we run a 3s 2200mAh-20c battery in ours
I'm very new to this sport. Are you running the 3s 2200mAh-20c Lipo batteries with the stock ESC? I ask because I read this ESC shouldn't run on Ni-cad.
@@RayceManyon00 yes running 3s with the stock esc
I would like to see some upgreaded vids joe i just got mine going again running one 1080 with both motors upgraded motors and a gt5 it gets better and better
I’ve got pinions coming in soon. The stock pinions didn’t want to swap over to the 37t motors. But it’s apart right now just waiting
They actually have a esc where you can run dual motors for the danchee
Hobbywing 880 should work
Do you think it’s worth alleviating the JST motor plugs and direct soldering them? Those plugs are just cheap Tin push connectors.
do you have any other videos of upgrades for the ridgerock ?
do you only change thé servos ? you didnt need another change on receptor or something liké that ?? :o id liké to know because o wanna change them to m'y danchee, thanks !!
I have a hw dual motor esc...I think its 80a if ya want it just hollar its just sitting there never gonna be used.
I'll need independent control over the motors
Doesn't hobbywing make a 2 motor esc? 4s capable? 0880 maybe? I think it would be a nice upgrade for most guys
Yeah they do but that’s not needed for this one. These tiny motors don’t pull enough amps to need that. I’ll run two 1080’s on it which is also way way too much.
Also with dual 1080 esc's and the right controller he could do cut one esc to do a front or rear dig
@@urdonercjeremyburris7541 yep! I was just thinking for your average guy the 880 would be a hell of an upgrade
Go to a heavier shock oil. That will help the truck a lot.
How so?
High clearance links would’ve been a nice upgrade …he got hung up on the links most of the times.
Would be funny to set it on 4 channel stick radio and controll front throttle+steering on one stick and rear with other.
I'd have to use two hands to drive it
did you ever do the tummy tuck mod an relocate esc?
Will the 20kg servo work just as well? I have some Jconcepts scorpios on order for the Danchee. Just wanna know what mods I would need to make. Not too concerned about a budget.
I put jcconnseps tires on mine and 20kg servos are slow but I would get hire kg
Hi good day my friend I want to know if I use the Flysky fs gt5 6CH transmitter and receiver on this clawer vehicle and how can I do this convictions
I am loving your videos and think Ive watched all regarding this rig. Quick question though-
Ive swapped my tires and the servos and have used some lead wrap on my rims to get some weight on it and have removed the lower stops from the shocks to bring it down. But I have a question for anyone out there as I am pretty new to this crawler market. I was looking at putting in the hobbywing quicrun 880 and swapping out the stock motors for a set of the axial AX24004 AM27 540's and finally replacing my transmitter with the dumboRC X6 ? Just to help with the lack of power to the rear tires when climbing some steeper stuff? Am I out to lunch? any and all feedback is massively appreciated! Cheers
Maybe use a 2.2 wheel and tire and see if it handles better ???
Do the servos add any performance? Or are they just stronger?
I have one cheap 25kg and it is noticeable stronger and more precise but for general trailing the stock ones are good enough and capable of lifting the truck weight easily. I am rally enjoying mine, very addictive and incredible slow speed control for such a budget rc
I use this more for trailing. What tires would you reccomend?
Standard one with no foams are good enough for that purpose after soaking them overnight in wd40.
What's up with working on this thing some more
Its just on the table, sitting there right now
@@ExocagedRC pretty interesting on how far u can take a budget rc.
Hi. How did you fix the tyres hitting the arms?
Dang I was hoping to see those motors on the stock esc.
think they would work?
@@ExocagedRC I think they would. I have customers that would love to know. So would i. Most that buy it dont want to spend to much money on it but, would replace the motors.
@@ExocagedRC Yes they would work, there is a guy on the FB group who ran 25 turns motors. He did abuse the speed and ended up destroying the gears.
Needs the esc. Cloud stalls like hell
Yeah badly
Will this build get finished or did I miss it?
I would run the reedy sc480x esc's. Save you $10 each and they can be programmed
hmmm, never messed with those
I have a couple in my rigs and liked them so I got 3 more when I could get them on a deal threw towerhobbies. They are cheap and easy to program
@@urdonercjeremyburris7541 Could you do a video on programming those? Allot of newbies would love that!
Instead of 2x 1080 ESC's, just put a 880 into it!
Theres an imitation tamiya dual motor esc available. 1 i seen was about the same price as the hobbywing version of the 1080.
When i had my clod2, i used 1 on it
Lastly, u can also have/use different pinion gears on front & rear. Like 1 tooth bigger front to overdrive the front end more/less.
can I change pinions on this?
@@ExocagedRC
U can in all redcats. BUT, they use a metric (gold/brass color pinions 😜🤯) pitch gears.
(Sorry for the late reply)
I can’t believe u haven’t done the bungee cord mod yet.. that way u can get a better cog.. 🤷♂️ also if u have the stuff laying around I don’t see that it would cost money cause u didn’t actually buy it for that project.. just my opinion.. I mean I’d be cool with that..
1 today! 👍😁
That thing is moa get bent links
400...
Can definitely tell it's a cheap toy