Taking a look at my brushless conversion of the Feiyue Desesrt Eagle 3 Feiyue Desert Eagle 3: bit.ly/2bMsi05 The motor: bit.ly/2HOc560 The ESC: bit.ly/1nVW58b The servo: bit.ly/1SBZ16x Pinion: bit.ly/2t9W834
bought a feiyue fighter 1 ( same as eagle 3 just has a different short track truck body) for my 8 year old, he absolutely loves it , I was kinda into r.c. trucks and had a couple 1st generation tmaxx gas trucks when they came out. . many moons ago . this little machine is the gateway drug back into the world of r.c. , weve pushed this feiyue pretty hard doing some really crazy jumps but its taken its toll, motor has lost its cooling fins and jammed it up, i picked out the pieces and its running but for how much longer I can't believe very long, front axles aren't the best design and have little material near the metal stub shaft, replaced with similarly sized traxxas units i removed the stubs and drilled out the hole to accept the feiyue stubs, thst snd shortened them about 1/2 inch and they're running good so far , we had the rear differential give up. the spider gears stripped out so we degreased the diff reassembled and filled with jb weld creating a locked rear diff. to be honest handling, and slow speed stuff like tight turns weren't affected by locking the rear diff and it makes it easier to climb up tougher obstacles with less throttle. . overall im happy with it and think that I am going to be doing the brushless conversion this week. . ive got the bug and I barely get to play with the thing , I guess daddy is just part of the pitcrew ...so I reached out to a buddy who has a small r.c. business and is a redcat dealer so now a brushless blackout truck is getting picked up later this week, along with the parts i originally called him about for the feiyue ..this is how it starts I guess.
Excellent job, in fact i did the same with my FY-02 but then some; 540 size 16turns brushless (about 3800KV) 1:10 tamiya tble-01 esc from my wrecked Tamiya Levant (piece of sh#%#$) and offcourse a 3 wire servo and seperate receiver. And the stock Li-Ion battery pack performs like a 2s lipo which was a surprise since i run a big block so thats a keeper too, tried 3s lipo but i wish to keep the stock axles in one piece as long as possible and hate traction rolling while cornering so 3s a no go. I already own a traxxas Summit and Slash both 1/16 and did some measuring and sure enough the suspension rockers from the Slash 1/16 are a direct fit on this chassis, you can even use the long travel ones (used in the back on traxxas) as i have. Gives you about 15mm more upwards travel and 5mm droop. Slap in some ball bearings instead of the nylon bushes and you've got way more suspension travel. i even kept the stock front shocks and filled them with 70wt oil, used two o-rings from the 1/16 traxxas shocks and on top the bladder, works great and do not even leak (try that with the traxxas units...) oh and ditch the springs and instead take the rear ones and shorten them about 1cm shorter than the stock ones this way you can set your rideheight as it's supposed to (stock ones are too long so you don't have the option to lower the rideheight and set some droop in the suspension. For the rear just get some descent 90mm oil filled shocks, i again used the levant ones and a soft spring from the slash 1/16, the spring sits under the shock body instead of over it and this way it's just the right length and suppleness. With this setup my FY-02 is just as fast as my mini Summit (i even use the same wheels/tires) and just as capable offroad but jumps waaay better, it's nose heavy on slow jumps and lands on all 4 when you gun it, just love it. It does jump flatter than my summit (shorter wheelbase is it's main shortcoming in that regard). i'd say with some modding this chinese rig is more bang for the buck than a traxxas 1/16, being slightly lower build quality but not by much. The diffs are tough but fitment is a laugh, but it's actually a good thing since the slghtly 'gritty' feel off the diffs (resistance in the spidergears) does in fact acts like a limited slip and keep the wheelspin from a unloaded tire to a minimum. Same as thicker diff fluid in the traxxas as long as it doesn't bleed out like it most always does, access to the diffs is better too just a few screws and you can take it out together with the CVD halfshafts in one go, thumbs up for that. As long as the Feiyue stays in one piece i'll keep modding it and both my 1/16 traxxas are demoted to shelf gueens. just my 2 cents... i'd say grab one, do some modding and be amazed! Traxxas rockers > TRX7158 Optional baerings > TRX5124 x2
+Nathan ter Stege Hey thanks! That is some great information, I'm definitely gonna check out the 1/16 traxxas suspension rockers that sounds great. I agree it is a great rig for modding on the cheaper side that's for sure.
+Void X RC You are welcome. Just make sure you get the rockers for the Slash 1/16 NOT the e-revo/summit as they are too big (you might be able to use them together with adjustable push/tie rods) as said the slash ones a a direct fit and come with nylon bushes which work great when new, as you know the feiyue rockers don't use any bushes/bearings for the rockers. Oh if you go with the long travel or rear rockers you do need to shave of some material from the body post mounts in front of the shock mounts and the one between the shocks (same mount just bolted down in 2 different places). shame i can't post a pic...
again, great video!!!also if you want to put oil in the stock shocks,just be sure to order 4x 1/16 rally/slash shock rebuild kits and some medium weight shock oil because the internals have some pretty big flow holes.the top and bottom seals work perfectly and makes a big difference as far as handling!!!..and I made a c.f. battery tray that mounts the battery where the esc unit is to compensate for the wheel lift that happens at half throttle after I added a 2838 6200kv motor with 28t pinion and mounted the hobbywing 120a esc in the battery tray.later I'm gonna try my 1/16 slash upper rotating stock mounts with sealed bearing to see if it will reduce some of the friction in the suspension components.
To all you guy's running a FY-01 < - > FY-04; I found one anoying weakspot in the driveline, not so much because it wasn't well engineered but due to the fact the china men not like so much the thread locker ;-( The front pinion for the differental is screwed on to the connecting rod to the center driveshaft, as said NO thread lock used so it will loosen in time and if you are lucky you can just put it together no harm done. In my case the pinion got stripped of it's splines... end of that one. Because of my foreseeing abilitees i already ordered a spare front and rear diff although not expected to arrive for another 2-3 weeks (oh joy) So i superglued it on for the time being, no fun running just RWD with locked diff The rear diff pinion doesn't have the same issues because of it's reversed rotation (it's mounted backwards if you know what i mean) however if you use 100% reverse frequently it too will become loose so might as well fix that too. Remember Thread locker is your friend, it's also great for those stripped out screw holes; dab of locker in the hole, loosely fit the screw and let the thread locker cure and then hand tighten (more finger tighten with this plastic). happy wheelin'
+Nathan ter Stege Hey great info thanks! luckily I've already thread locked in the front driveshaft screws and I'm running an axial driveshaft in the back which is already thread locked too.
yeah, lots of stuf broke on mine aswell. i got a full-metal drivetrain now, all drivetran crews threadlocked. and this thing rips along with a 4000kv motor. i love it. its like a wild animal, it sucks at first, but when you get it decked out, it can flat out beat some 500€ cars too. trust me, i know what iam talking about :)
I have FY06 RC car. I have 45A ESC and 2845 3100KV motor. and it is starting very very slow. No power at all. May be I have bought wrong motor or a ESC?
I think you have a good ESC and motor. I run a a 1980kv motor in my fy06 and while it is not very fast it has a lot of power. From what you describe it sounds like something is wrong. My be you got a bad motor or something. I would contact the customer support where you got the motor. I not heard of that kind of problem before unless the pinion or clutch is slipping
I've got the same motor and that thing will fly. It does wheel stands from 1/4 throttle on. The only issue I have is when it encounters any sort of resistance. If I stop in grass it won't roll and the motor will just click. It acts like it has no power. It definitely can't climb any sort of an incline but on flat pavement the thing will do at least 50 mph. I just can't get the thing to have any power when climbing.
It's how sensorless brushless motors work. They have very bad low speed performance and barely any torque on the low end. it's been a problem since brushless motors were first introduced. Now a sensored brushless motor is different and have lots of torque on the low end and are good for crawling.
Void X RC thanks for the reply. It's hard to find info on things like that. I'll be on the lookout for a sensored motor. I read that getting a lower kv motor will also add some low down power. So I've got one on order. Hopefully it'll slow it down a bit and add some climbing power.
Hi, Also I have the same motor as you but the 4500kv version instead of the 5000kv version. But what screws did you use to secure it to the motor mount ? Because when I go to use the stock motor screws that came with the truck they are too small and they just slide in and out of the motor. Please message me back to help and if possible send me the part numbers
+skinpounder666 The screws the new motor use are M3 size screws and need to about around 7-8mm long. You also need to drill out the mounting holes with a 7/64" drill bit(2.77 mm drill bit in metric). I just had some spare screws laying around that I used. If you don't have any spares just searching 'm3 screws' on banggods has a ton of results, can get a cheap pack something like this: bit.ly/1S7xQM6
+Rafael Sanchez You can't use the same radio after you switch to brushless, I've been using the Turnigy GTX3 radio. The servo is Corona DS238MG Digital Metal Gear Servo, there is a link in the description. I did another video with updated information on mounting the servo better, here's the link th-cam.com/video/CwkXVoCNSOU/w-d-xo.html
Hi, i've upgraded the shocks, motor, ESC, and servo but cannot get the right servo horn to fit properly. What servo horn did you use and was it included with the servo you purchased?
I used one of the horns that came with the servo. The servo I used is a Corona DS238MG, It comes with a few different horns. I used the double sided horn, cut one side off. Here's the servo on HK: bit.ly/2nmGdhG
Is the radio reciever after market or was it the original one that came with the car? I'm getting this car and doing the same conversion as you and I've ordered the same motor and servo as you (with an already made pinion hahah). I was just wondering whether I have to purchase another reciever or if the original one will work fine. Also, how could I add LED lights.
It is after market, the stock receiver is combo'd with an esc and only works with brushed motors. you can add lights in a couple of different ways. There are a lot of inexpensive led setups that get powered off of a spare slot in the receiver.
So, you replaced the esc, receiver, and motor. Drilled out the old pinion to fit new motor. That's it right? Does the stock transmitter work with the HK receiver? Mine is coming in the mail and I'm looking into a brushless setup for it too.
+Team Steami I also replaced the servo, as the stock one is one of those cheap 5 wire servos that is controlled by the ESC it's self. The stock transmitter doesn't work with the HK receiver I installed. It definitely gets a much needed boost in power for brushless.
+kawi god to do the conversion you need to remove the stock servo and speed controller/radio and get all new electronics(servo, speed controller, radio system)
Which servo did you get, the one with 1 mounting hole on each side or two? If it's 1 hole per side then in this video: th-cam.com/video/CwkXVoCNSOU/w-d-xo.html I showed what I did to mount it. If it's two per side I think it should fit the stock servo bracket.
+waqar baig I've been using the stock battery since I upgraded and it has been fine. I've not had any problems with it heating up. Although I'm a bit lighter on the throttle than a lot of people.
I know there are a couple places that sell them, but I got mine from www.banggood.com/Syaheli-112-2_4G-4WD-Desert-Off-Road-Truck-Eagle-3-RC-Car-FY03-p-984621.html
There are two little brackets that come with the servo, they fit over the tabs with the holes. then you secure the servo to the chassis via the 2 brackets.
Okey, but in your video, it´s the new servo and old servo attach, i dont see little brackets. Do you have a some detail photo? I dont understand to attach the servo with the old attach cover. Thx
There are 2 little black plastic brackets that come with the corona ds238mg. They are the middle left: hobbyking.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/thumbnail/565x414/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/legacy/catalog/19959-1.jpg On one of the brackets you have to chop off one of the mounting tabs. then just use a screw and nut to hold it to the chassis. Here are couple installed pics: imgur.com/DQfv0MF imgur.com/CVtbPgu
hey i just got one of these and i want sugestions on where to buy upgraded aluminum parts and full converion any canadian sites that are good? and i cant find anything for a 1/12 scale rc please help with sugestions i have alot of ideas for this rc, also interested in replacing the plastic tube work on the frame with metal thanks for the help
+Clint Richmond Hey, unfortunately there aren't any aluminum upgrades parts for the Feiyue FY03 Eagle-3 that I know of. All of the retailers I know of that carry it and the spare parts are all based in Asia somewhere.
basicly need to change everything and still not waterproof...nce work you did though...but i fought you were going to show us how to, and not just what you have changed...i notive you also changed the servo system i believe(im newbie) the thing that steers....one of its issues is the huge dead zone, mostlly due to the steering system, but inotice you changed for a more precise one, the screw system with is more precise then that pressure lock. Do you have video where it shows how you made it...im thinking of buying one of these...its all i can afford although i like rock crawler and trail finders this one is super cool for the price and i believe good choice to start this hobbie thing :)
I do have a video explaining a better way to mount the servo. One thing you have to be aware of if you are going to remove the servo savor is it's a lot easier to break the servo/steering components if you run into an object at high speed there is no longer anything to give in the steering system. hopefully this explains mounting the servo better. th-cam.com/video/CwkXVoCNSOU/w-d-xo.html
Once again...thanks for the proper replay...i was thinking more of a diferent system but i honestly don`t know if it steal have safety...perhaps i`ll better see video on link you gave me first ;) Yes totally, the thing is there for a reason, too hard it will pop out, but also have big dead zone, , but to fix it is to take chance...but i heard you can change the type...don`t know :) See ya and thank you once again
Nice job,I have a Donkey 380 and a HK 30A ready to drop in mine when the stock gear fails.Wasn`t sure which servo to get does the one you use drop straight in with no mods?
+Jake Bullit The new servo fits in the stock servo bracket but the stock servo had two screws per side and the DS-238MG servo only has one screw per side. I had to cut a little bit of plastic from the mounting tabs on the servo. That was all I had to do to get it to fit.
After you've plugged up the holes on the inner part of the wheels and taken out the foam, you just basically re-assemble the beadlock and tire. Since it's an off road vehicle you don't need a high pressure. If you do want a little bit more air in them though assemble them in the coldest place possible as cold air is more dense. When the air inside heats up again it will expand a bit.
The front shocks are off of a 1/16th rally car, needed a bit of moddifying and I'm still not too happy with them. I'm still looking for a better pair shocks to use
Have you made sure there is no oil/grease getting onto it? I also find lightly scuffing the clutch pad an the metal plates with sand paper helps a lot.
+skinpounder666 Hey, the pitch for the pinion gear is Mod 0.5 edit: banggood actualy has a pinion meant for upgrading to brushless here: bit.ly/1VpYmGK
Ok. I got mine from Banggood. I'll have to see if they'll send me another one. Your FY-03 videos will come in handy when I install my brushless setup. Thanks for the quick reply Void!
+iamadroid Yes you have to also replace the servo too. The stock ESC is a combined ESC/Receiver and controls the 5-wire servo. So when you replace the stock ESC for a brushless one, you have to get a separate receiver and a new servo(a normal 3-wire one). Both the new ESC and the new servo plug into the new receiver.
Good conversion and perfect video my friend. sub and liked. I Want to buy FY03 and same as your motor,esc,receiver and pinion but, what is your spur gear and controller?
+31Preacher31 Thanks! The spur gear is the stock one that comes with the FY03. For the Radio system I've been using Turnigy GTX3 AFHDS 2.4ghz 3 Channel Radio System( bit.ly/1QXCImh )
For servos other than the corona DS238MG(linked in the description) and the "official" Feiyue upgraded one I don't. I do think the corona DS238MG is a much better servo than the Feiyue one. Here is the link to the Feiyue one: www.banggood.com/Feiyue-Upgraded-FY-S3-2_8KG-3-Wire-Servo-With-Metal-Gear-Car-Part-p-1060092.html?p=AF261224072852015082 For motor/escs there is quite a few options. I'm personally running the 3100Kv version of: www.banggood.com/Racerstar-2845-Motor-Brushless-Waterproof-Sensorless-35A-ESC-Combo-112-114-RC-Car-Parts-p-1113519.html?p=AF261224072852015082
hi I'm looking to do the same conversion as yours. well getting the kit and parts separately. can you give me some insight to 3600 kV vs 4500kv motors? I think ok the kit page for the eagle 3 it recommends 4500kv. much thanks
Friend comorei a kit FY03 without electronics in the store banggod also asked eletronica but was not sent because the suggested servant is out of stock , I'd like u indicate me a servant to replace the original order but it is sold in banggod , I count on your help
Hey, here is the only other servo that I could find on banggood that will fit: www.banggood.com/Corona-CS239MG-22g-Thin-Metal-Wing-Digital-Servo-p-1049446.html
I really liked this upgrade what you did ... as has been the result? I have a fy feiyue 03 stock here, but this losing signal within walking distance, and even has the engine heating problem ... with this new engine it works best? and esc heats up too much? thanks for your video!
+Werlen da rocha Thanks! I haven't been able to run it yet as I just did the conversion a few days ago and it is still winter here. I do not expect the new motor or ESC to overheat though. There should be no range problems either with the new radio system i put in it.
+Werlen da rocha I think the vehicle is light enough that 35a should be ok, I guess I will find out though! I'm using a turnigy GTX3 radio system in mine. i've never used any radiolink stuff so I can't comment on that.
got one of these a week or so ago charged battery turned the switch on to the buggy motor wide open. cant return the car so do you have any idea what it could be
+Damon Hill Are you turning the radio on first? Have you tried re-binding the radio to the receiver?(Step 6 on page 7) If binding doesn't work then I'm not sure. I don't run the stock electronics anymore.
+Void X RC yeah did all that never got to run the car. there send me part's out hopefully that will work. what to do the same thing you did with yours just having trouble getting the parts
+Damon Hill Here's a list, 2 of the items I used are on back order, the esc and servo. I list alternative. You will need new Radio/Receiver, something like this will work well: bit.ly/23YTvB9 The pinion: bit.ly/1VpYmGK The motor(I personally chose the 3600kv): bit.ly/1oi0amI The servo: bit.ly/1rf61e1 For the ESC here are a couple choices, either one should be ok: bit.ly/1pBtKDT or bit.ly/1TuBwdn
Doing a brushless conversion won't make the vehicle last longer as you are putting more power through the system than with the stock motor. Parts wearing out can really be affected by driving styles too.
They are front shocks off a quanum vandal: hobbyking.com/en_us/plastic-front-shock-complete-1-10-quanum-vandal-4wd-racing-buggy-2pcs.html?___store=en_us
Here are the parts you need to go brushless: Motor: bit.ly/2c1RkGS Speed controller: bit.ly/2eSOQfR Servo: bit.ly/2clSQE4 Pinion: bit.ly/2cdoimz and new radio/receiver: bit.ly/2eXUX0K
hello mate... i would like to ask something... i will change all the original components of my feiyue into hobby wing waterproof brushed esc with seperate receiver from flysky... can i use any seperate standard 3 wire servo with it? will it fit ? i am worried that there is only a limited space ...
+Void X RC i really appreciate your help mate... thank you so much... how about this one? m.banggood.com/Towerpro-MG995-High-Torgue-Mental-Gear-Analog-Servo-p-999987.html this the only availble servo here in my local rc shop...
It sounds like it is either a speed controller or battery problem. Speed controllers have a low voltage cut off so if the battery is below a certain voltage the speed controller cuts power to the motor and only the servo will work. If the battery is actually fine and is fully charging then the speed controller is most likely the problem, or could be a loose wire.
Ok, so the only thing you did was pull out the old motor and stick the new one in and it doesn't work? I'd suggest taking the motor out and using a couple of AA batteries to verify that the motor works. If the motor does work, then it sounds like the problem is with the speed controller.
I had to drill out the mounting holes slightly for the bigger screws that the motor uses to mount. I also ground away a bit of material around the screw holes because the new screw heads were a bit bigger too.
What motor, servo and ESC would you recommend for a general good quality upgrade (without spending big bucks) for someone who is not so much interested in speed but reliability when taking this buggy out crawling around on the desert floor ....... some rocks, brush and such but no super crawling over big boulders and such ...... Also for going on some tall (3 inch) grass at parks and such. Will only use a 2S battery. Thanks for your help !
Thank you, I went with the motor and ESC you suggested, but may go with the Feiyue upgrade on the servo because it will fit without me modifying anything and it is far better than what I have now. I have a FlySky GT3C and a few of their receivers, so I'm set. I got a program card also for the ESC. What you think ?
It looks good, the feiyue upgrade servo does work ok. I have installed and used one but it felt a little weak to me. The mod that I said is very easy, as in you just have to cut 1 corner off a little bracket that comes with the servo. You put the little bracket that comes with it on each side of the servo and then just use a screw and nut on each side to hold it to the chassis. you do not have to drill holes either, you use the holes the original servo mourning arm used. I have a couple pictures here: imgur.com/DQfv0MF imgur.com/CVtbPgu As you can see its just a little bracket on each side. The servo is also stronger too. I just however noticed it is also out of stock, so I guess my be think of it for a future upgrade or something? Have fun RCin!
Perfect, I will get what you said then .. I'm in no big hurry, so I will order everything at once .. I have a couple of FY-03's and will upgrade them both ;- ) ... I have a WL Toys 12428 and may get the next size up motor size for that too .... and be done with it. I will then have a few good quality off road trucks that I did not spend $$$$$ for ;- ) PS: my Desert Fox is coming in today ;- )
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My 7 year old boy is gonna go crazy.Can not wait....
Hope he's enjoying the RC!
Awesome,you are the first to post a brushless setup video on the entire youtube!!!!
bought a feiyue fighter 1 ( same as eagle 3 just has a different short track truck body) for my 8 year old, he absolutely loves it , I was kinda into r.c. trucks and had a couple 1st generation tmaxx gas trucks when they came out. . many moons ago . this little machine is the gateway drug back into the world of r.c. , weve pushed this feiyue pretty hard doing some really crazy jumps but its taken its toll, motor has lost its cooling fins and jammed it up, i picked out the pieces and its running but for how much longer I can't believe very long, front axles aren't the best design and have little material near the metal stub shaft, replaced with similarly sized traxxas units i removed the stubs and drilled out the hole to accept the feiyue stubs, thst snd shortened them about 1/2 inch and they're running good so far , we had the rear differential give up. the spider gears stripped out so we degreased the diff reassembled and filled with jb weld creating a locked rear diff. to be honest handling, and slow speed stuff like tight turns weren't affected by locking the rear diff and it makes it easier to climb up tougher obstacles with less throttle. . overall im happy with it and think that I am going to be doing the brushless conversion this week. . ive got the bug and I barely get to play with the thing , I guess daddy is just part of the pitcrew ...so I reached out to a buddy who has a small r.c. business and is a redcat dealer so now a brushless blackout truck is getting picked up later this week, along with the parts i originally called him about for the feiyue ..this is how it starts I guess.
I have been waiting on someone to post a brushless bashing video before I order 1 of these.cant wait till you get some good weather buddy!
+Micah Allen Me too! damn this snow/slush everywhere.
Nice work. It all fits well and looks great.
+Theibault Thanks!
Im a noob to the RC community and i just got this to begin with awesome video
Excellent job, in fact i did the same with my FY-02 but then some; 540 size 16turns brushless (about 3800KV) 1:10 tamiya tble-01 esc from my wrecked Tamiya Levant (piece of sh#%#$) and offcourse a 3 wire servo and seperate receiver. And the stock Li-Ion battery pack performs like a 2s lipo which was a surprise since i run a big block so thats a keeper too, tried 3s lipo but i wish to keep the stock axles in one piece as long as possible and hate traction rolling while cornering so 3s a no go.
I already own a traxxas Summit and Slash both 1/16 and did some measuring and sure enough the suspension rockers from the Slash 1/16 are a direct fit on this chassis, you can even use the long travel ones (used in the back on traxxas) as i have. Gives you about 15mm more upwards travel and 5mm droop.
Slap in some ball bearings instead of the nylon bushes and you've got way more suspension travel. i even kept the stock front shocks and filled them with 70wt oil, used two o-rings from the 1/16 traxxas shocks and on top the bladder, works great and do not even leak (try that with the traxxas units...)
oh and ditch the springs and instead take the rear ones and shorten them about 1cm shorter than the stock ones this way you can set your rideheight as it's supposed to (stock ones are too long so you don't have the option to lower the rideheight and set some droop in the suspension.
For the rear just get some descent 90mm oil filled shocks, i again used the levant ones and a soft spring from the slash 1/16, the spring sits under the shock body instead of over it and this way it's just the right length and suppleness.
With this setup my FY-02 is just as fast as my mini Summit (i even use the same wheels/tires) and just as capable offroad but jumps waaay better, it's nose heavy on slow jumps and lands on all 4 when you gun it, just love it. It does jump flatter than my summit (shorter wheelbase is it's main shortcoming in that regard).
i'd say with some modding this chinese rig is more bang for the buck than a traxxas 1/16, being slightly lower build quality but not by much.
The diffs are tough but fitment is a laugh, but it's actually a good thing since the slghtly 'gritty' feel off the diffs (resistance in the spidergears) does in fact acts like a limited slip and keep the wheelspin from a unloaded tire to a minimum.
Same as thicker diff fluid in the traxxas as long as it doesn't bleed out like it most always does, access to the diffs is better too just a few screws and you can take it out together with the CVD halfshafts in one go, thumbs up for that.
As long as the Feiyue stays in one piece i'll keep modding it and both my 1/16 traxxas are demoted to shelf gueens.
just my 2 cents... i'd say grab one, do some modding and be amazed!
Traxxas rockers > TRX7158
Optional baerings > TRX5124 x2
+Nathan ter Stege Hey thanks! That is some great information, I'm definitely gonna check out the 1/16 traxxas suspension rockers that sounds great. I agree it is a great rig for modding on the cheaper side that's for sure.
+Void X RC You are welcome. Just make sure you get the rockers for the Slash 1/16 NOT the e-revo/summit as they are too big (you might be able to use them together with adjustable push/tie rods)
as said the slash ones a a direct fit and come with nylon bushes which work great when new, as you know the feiyue rockers don't use any bushes/bearings for the rockers. Oh if you go with the long travel or rear rockers you do need to shave of some material from the body post mounts in front of the shock mounts and the one between the shocks (same mount just bolted down in 2 different places). shame i can't post a pic...
+Nathan ter Stege Pics in your mailbox
+Nathan ter Stege Nice! look good.
again, great video!!!also if you want to put oil in the stock shocks,just be sure to order 4x 1/16 rally/slash shock rebuild kits and some medium weight shock oil because the internals have some pretty big flow holes.the top and bottom seals work perfectly and makes a big difference as far as handling!!!..and I made a c.f. battery tray that mounts the battery where the esc unit is to compensate for the wheel lift that happens at half throttle after I added a 2838 6200kv motor with 28t pinion and mounted the hobbywing 120a esc in the battery tray.later I'm gonna try my 1/16 slash upper rotating stock mounts with sealed bearing to see if it will reduce some of the friction in the suspension components.
+Micah Allen wow! It sounds like you have built quite a beast out of the Eagle 3! Good to know about the rebuild kits, thanks!
Did the servo fit in the stock servo mount?
I got one of these but for some reason it’s stopped turning it’s my first rc car and I have no idea how to fix it
Hey I was wondering what size brushless motor do u recommend and what servo or the dimensions of a servo that would fit thx
What motor size did you use?
To all you guy's running a FY-01 < - > FY-04;
I found one anoying weakspot in the driveline, not so much because it wasn't well engineered but due to the fact the china men not like so much the thread locker ;-( The front pinion for the differental is screwed on to the connecting rod to the center driveshaft, as said NO thread lock used so it will loosen in time and if you are lucky you can just put it together no harm done. In my case the pinion got stripped of it's splines... end of that one. Because of my foreseeing abilitees i already ordered a spare front and rear diff although not expected to arrive for another 2-3 weeks (oh joy) So i superglued it on for the time being, no fun running just RWD with locked diff
The rear diff pinion doesn't have the same issues because of it's reversed rotation (it's mounted backwards if you know what i mean) however if you use 100% reverse frequently it too will become loose so might as well fix that too.
Remember Thread locker is your friend, it's also great for those stripped out screw holes; dab of locker in the hole, loosely fit the screw and let the thread locker cure and then hand tighten (more finger tighten with this plastic).
happy wheelin'
+Nathan ter Stege Hey great info thanks! luckily I've already thread locked in the front driveshaft screws and I'm running an axial driveshaft in the back which is already thread locked too.
Could you do this with the subotech bg1513.
yeah, lots of stuf broke on mine aswell. i got a full-metal drivetrain now, all drivetran crews threadlocked. and this thing rips along with a 4000kv motor. i love it. its like a wild animal, it sucks at first, but when you get it decked out, it can flat out beat some 500€ cars too. trust me, i know what iam talking about :)
I have FY06 RC car. I have 45A ESC and 2845 3100KV motor. and it is starting very very slow. No power at all.
May be I have bought wrong motor or a ESC?
I think you have a good ESC and motor. I run a a 1980kv motor in my fy06 and while it is not very fast it has a lot of power. From what you describe it sounds like something is wrong. My be you got a bad motor or something. I would contact the customer support where you got the motor. I not heard of that kind of problem before unless the pinion or clutch is slipping
I've got the same motor and that thing will fly. It does wheel stands from 1/4 throttle on. The only issue I have is when it encounters any sort of resistance. If I stop in grass it won't roll and the motor will just click. It acts like it has no power. It definitely can't climb any sort of an incline but on flat pavement the thing will do at least 50 mph. I just can't get the thing to have any power when climbing.
It's how sensorless brushless motors work. They have very bad low speed performance and barely any torque on the low end. it's been a problem since brushless motors were first introduced. Now a sensored brushless motor is different and have lots of torque on the low end and are good for crawling.
Void X RC thanks for the reply. It's hard to find info on things like that. I'll be on the lookout for a sensored motor. I read that getting a lower kv motor will also add some low down power. So I've got one on order. Hopefully it'll slow it down a bit and add some climbing power.
Hi, Also I have the same motor as you but the 4500kv version instead of the 5000kv version. But what screws did you use to secure it to the motor mount ? Because when I go to use the stock motor screws that came with the truck they are too small and they just slide in and out of the motor. Please message me back to help and if possible send me the part numbers
+skinpounder666 The screws the new motor use are M3 size screws and need to about around 7-8mm long. You also need to drill out the mounting holes with a 7/64" drill bit(2.77 mm drill bit in metric). I just had some spare screws laying around that I used. If you don't have any spares just searching 'm3 screws' on banggods has a ton of results, can get a cheap pack something like this: bit.ly/1S7xQM6
Would a 390 motor be too big?
It's stock motor is a 390 I am pretty sure.
yea it is
Do you use the same transmitter, and which is the name of the servo?
+Rafael Sanchez You can't use the same radio after you switch to brushless, I've been using the Turnigy GTX3 radio. The servo is Corona DS238MG Digital Metal Gear Servo, there is a link in the description. I did another video with updated information on mounting the servo better, here's the link th-cam.com/video/CwkXVoCNSOU/w-d-xo.html
what size shocks are you running front & rear have the rc & want to change mine have fun RCing ps was thinking about 85 mm for back 65 mm for front
+Budget Guy RC On the rear they are 95mm and the front they are 62mm.
+Void X RC thanks i appreciate it have fun RCing
Youre the best man
Hello friend., Excelent work!, I have a cuestion., used you servo saver?
Thanks a lot!!
I did not use a servo saver. I have a direct connection from the servo to the steering
Ok perfect! Thanks, !!!
Sweet Build. When you say you're going to lube it before you run, what are you using for bearings, linkage,etc? Thanks.
+Paulo Instantinno I use a marine grease meant for boat trailer wheels as I find it's the best for keeping water out.
Hi, i've upgraded the shocks, motor, ESC, and servo but cannot get the right servo horn to fit properly. What servo horn did you use and was it included with the servo you purchased?
I used one of the horns that came with the servo. The servo I used is a Corona DS238MG, It comes with a few different horns. I used the double sided horn, cut one side off.
Here's the servo on HK: bit.ly/2nmGdhG
Is the radio reciever after market or was it the original one that came with the car? I'm getting this car and doing the same conversion as you and I've ordered the same motor and servo as you (with an already made pinion hahah). I was just wondering whether I have to purchase another reciever or if the original one will work fine. Also, how could I add LED lights.
It is after market, the stock receiver is combo'd with an esc and only works with brushed motors. you can add lights in a couple of different ways. There are a lot of inexpensive led setups that get powered off of a spare slot in the receiver.
oh i see. Are there any receivers that can bind with the stock transmitter?
I don't know of any that would, it'd be nice if there was.
So, you replaced the esc, receiver, and motor. Drilled out the old pinion to fit new motor. That's it right? Does the stock transmitter work with the HK receiver? Mine is coming in the mail and I'm looking into a brushless setup for it too.
+Team Steami I also replaced the servo, as the stock one is one of those cheap 5 wire servos that is controlled by the ESC it's self. The stock transmitter doesn't work with the HK receiver I installed. It definitely gets a much needed boost in power for brushless.
New to this do you need a servo to do the swap and stock controls worked after ?
+kawi god to do the conversion you need to remove the stock servo and speed controller/radio and get all new electronics(servo, speed controller, radio system)
How do you assemble the servo? I got a deagle 3 got all the same upgrades
Which servo did you get, the one with 1 mounting hole on each side or two? If it's 1 hole per side then in this video: th-cam.com/video/CwkXVoCNSOU/w-d-xo.html I showed what I did to mount it. If it's two per side I think it should fit the stock servo bracket.
my romote controller wont work because the red and green light are non stop blinking
tell me about the battery can i use the same stock battery with this setup???
+waqar baig I've been using the stock battery since I upgraded and it has been fine. I've not had any problems with it heating up. Although I'm a bit lighter on the throttle than a lot of people.
Hi, Do You mean Mod 5 or do you mean Mod 0.5 ? Never seen a Mod 0.5
+skinpounder666 It uses a metric pinion, 0.5m. Sorry for the confusion!
hi im ant to buy one of these for begine from where should i buy it ??
I know there are a couple places that sell them, but I got mine from www.banggood.com/Syaheli-112-2_4G-4WD-Desert-Off-Road-Truck-Eagle-3-RC-Car-FY03-p-984621.html
any suggestions on a better battery i can put in mines or i have to leave in a stock one?
+jr flare I've been running some Venom 35C 2S 2000mAh batteries, they fit it great.
hello, i have one question, how did you attach the servo to the buggy, servo have one hole and old servo cover have two hole. Thank for your answer.
There are two little brackets that come with the servo, they fit over the tabs with the holes. then you secure the servo to the chassis via the 2 brackets.
Okey, but in your video, it´s the new servo and old servo attach, i dont see little brackets. Do you have a some detail photo? I dont understand to attach the servo with the old attach cover. Thx
There are 2 little black plastic brackets that come with the corona ds238mg. They are the middle left: hobbyking.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/thumbnail/565x414/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/legacy/catalog/19959-1.jpg
On one of the brackets you have to chop off one of the mounting tabs. then just use a screw and nut to hold it to the chassis. Here are couple installed pics: imgur.com/DQfv0MF
imgur.com/CVtbPgu
This is it, thank you very very much. Sorry for my incomprehension.
Not a problem, if you have any other questions feel free to ask.
hey i just got one of these and i want sugestions on where to buy upgraded aluminum parts and full converion any canadian sites that are good? and i cant find anything for a 1/12 scale rc please help with sugestions i have alot of ideas for this rc, also interested in replacing the plastic tube work on the frame with metal thanks for the help
+Clint Richmond Hey, unfortunately there aren't any aluminum upgrades parts for the Feiyue FY03 Eagle-3 that I know of. All of the retailers I know of that carry it and the spare parts are all based in Asia somewhere.
+Void X RC thanks anyways, ill be useing this video as a referance
hola que ventilador para el esc usas?
basicly need to change everything and still not waterproof...nce work you did though...but i fought you were going to show us how to, and not just what you have changed...i notive you also changed the servo system i believe(im newbie) the thing that steers....one of its issues is the huge dead zone, mostlly due to the steering system, but inotice you changed for a more precise one, the screw system with is more precise then that pressure lock. Do you have video where it shows how you made it...im thinking of buying one of these...its all i can afford although i like rock crawler and trail finders this one is super cool for the price and i believe good choice to start this hobbie thing :)
I do have a video explaining a better way to mount the servo. One thing you have to be aware of if you are going to remove the servo savor is it's a lot easier to break the servo/steering components if you run into an object at high speed there is no longer anything to give in the steering system.
hopefully this explains mounting the servo better. th-cam.com/video/CwkXVoCNSOU/w-d-xo.html
Once again...thanks for the proper replay...i was thinking more of a diferent system but i honestly don`t know if it steal have safety...perhaps i`ll better see video on link you gave me first ;) Yes totally, the thing is there for a reason, too hard it will pop out, but also have big dead zone, , but to fix it is to take chance...but i heard you can change the type...don`t know :) See ya and thank you once again
I am running a stock FY02 that has the same chassis as the FY03. What benefits have you found converting to a brushless motor?
The main thing is just how much more power/torque. Acceleration is vastly improved, just overall a much faster vehicle.
Nice job,I have a Donkey 380 and a HK 30A ready to drop in mine when the stock gear fails.Wasn`t sure which servo to get does the one you use drop straight in with no mods?
+Jake Bullit The new servo fits in the stock servo bracket but the stock servo had two screws per side and the DS-238MG servo only has one screw per side. I had to cut a little bit of plastic from the mounting tabs on the servo. That was all I had to do to get it to fit.
Void X RC Thanks,ordered one today
How do you airfill the tires
After you've plugged up the holes on the inner part of the wheels and taken out the foam, you just basically re-assemble the beadlock and tire. Since it's an off road vehicle you don't need a high pressure. If you do want a little bit more air in them though assemble them in the coldest place possible as cold air is more dense. When the air inside heats up again it will expand a bit.
Are those front shocks from a 1:16 Slash? Looking for suitable replacement.
The front shocks are off of a 1/16th rally car, needed a bit of moddifying and I'm still not too happy with them. I'm still looking for a better pair shocks to use
Mine soffers of clutch slippage...i've controlled clutch plate but it's New...Any suggestions?
Have you made sure there is no oil/grease getting onto it? I also find lightly scuffing the clutch pad an the metal plates with sand paper helps a lot.
Hi, what is the pitch on the pinion gears ? I wanna find out before I buy the wrong pinion for my brushless setup
+skinpounder666 Hey, the pitch for the pinion gear is Mod 0.5
edit: banggood actualy has a pinion meant for upgrading to brushless here: bit.ly/1VpYmGK
Did all 5 of your tires come with the inner / outer 'rims' (beadlocks)?
1 of my tires is missing the inside rim.
Thanks
Yes they did, I have the both RTR feiyue and the kit one. Both of them had all of the pieces for the beadlocks.
Ok. I got mine from Banggood. I'll have to see if they'll send me another one.
Your FY-03 videos will come in handy when I install my brushless setup.
Thanks for the quick reply Void!
if i replace my esc and motor to brushless ones, i have to replace also the servo? so a 3 wire servo is compatible with the new esc?
+iamadroid Yes you have to also replace the servo too. The stock ESC is a combined ESC/Receiver and controls the 5-wire servo. So when you replace the stock ESC for a brushless one, you have to get a separate receiver and a new servo(a normal 3-wire one). Both the new ESC and the new servo plug into the new receiver.
what receiver u use
The receiver is HobbyKing® ™ GT-2 2.4Ghz Receiver, and the radio is Turnigy GTX3 AFHDS.
Did you use the stock battery, if not, which battery did you use?
I use the stock battery and other batteries. The other ones I use are venom 35C 2s 2000mah 7.4v lipo.
Good conversion and perfect video my friend. sub and liked. I Want to buy FY03 and same as your motor,esc,receiver and pinion but, what is your spur gear and controller?
+31Preacher31 Thanks! The spur gear is the stock one that comes with the FY03. For the Radio system I've been using Turnigy GTX3 AFHDS 2.4ghz 3 Channel Radio System( bit.ly/1QXCImh )
Can you do a video of how you actually change the parts?
Sorry man I don't mess with the fy03 much anymore I can try to answer any questions that you have though
@@VoidXRC what are the dimensions of the servo and will a 2838 brushless motor fit in the stock motor mount
Do you know of any other motor esc and servos that you can buy in the us that will fit this car?
For servos other than the corona DS238MG(linked in the description) and the "official" Feiyue upgraded one I don't. I do think the corona DS238MG is a much better servo than the Feiyue one. Here is the link to the Feiyue one: www.banggood.com/Feiyue-Upgraded-FY-S3-2_8KG-3-Wire-Servo-With-Metal-Gear-Car-Part-p-1060092.html?p=AF261224072852015082
For motor/escs there is quite a few options. I'm personally running the 3100Kv version of: www.banggood.com/Racerstar-2845-Motor-Brushless-Waterproof-Sensorless-35A-ESC-Combo-112-114-RC-Car-Parts-p-1113519.html?p=AF261224072852015082
hi I'm looking to do the same conversion as yours. well getting the kit and parts separately. can you give me some insight to 3600 kV vs 4500kv motors? I think ok the kit page for the eagle 3 it recommends 4500kv. much thanks
+AJ L the difference will be the top end speed, the 4600kv motor will have a higher top end but not as much torque as the 3600kv.
Thanks for that info!
Friend comorei a kit FY03 without electronics in the store banggod also asked eletronica but was not sent because the suggested servant is out of stock , I'd like u indicate me a servant to replace the original order but it is sold in banggod , I count on your help
Hey, here is the only other servo that I could find on banggood that will fit: www.banggood.com/Corona-CS239MG-22g-Thin-Metal-Wing-Digital-Servo-p-1049446.html
+Void X RC ,thank you, hope to make good use of the car in Brazil
Hope you have lots of fun!
I really liked this upgrade what you did ...
as has been the result?
I have a fy feiyue 03 stock here, but this losing signal within walking distance, and even has the engine heating problem ...
with this new engine it works best? and esc heats up too much?
thanks for your video!
+Werlen da rocha Thanks! I haven't been able to run it yet as I just did the conversion a few days ago and it is still winter here. I do not expect the new motor or ESC to overheat though. There should be no range problems either with the new radio system i put in it.
+Werlen da rocha you can make another video showing more details of the upgrade
+Werlen da rocha is there anything specific that you would like to know?
+Void X RC yeah you used a esc 35a would not be a better 45a?
and .. what radio should use? if Flysky gt3c or Radiolink?
thank you man for your help
+Werlen da rocha I think the vehicle is light enough that 35a should be ok, I guess I will find out though! I'm using a turnigy GTX3 radio system in mine. i've never used any radiolink stuff so I can't comment on that.
Nice video...... How much do you have into the conversion?
+JDMbyBlood I think around $45
+Void X RC in Aus for all of the upgrades you have done it is $150
got one of these a week or so ago charged battery turned the switch on to the buggy motor wide open. cant return the car so do you have any idea what it could be
+Damon Hill Are you turning the radio on first? Have you tried re-binding the radio to the receiver?(Step 6 on page 7) If binding doesn't work then I'm not sure. I don't run the stock electronics anymore.
+Void X RC yeah did all that never got to run the car. there send me part's out hopefully that will work. what to do the same thing you did with yours just having trouble getting the parts
+Damon Hill What parts are you having trouble getting?
+Void X RC the Converse part's the you did for the swap
+Damon Hill Here's a list, 2 of the items I used are on back order, the esc and servo. I list alternative.
You will need new Radio/Receiver, something like this will work well: bit.ly/23YTvB9
The pinion: bit.ly/1VpYmGK
The motor(I personally chose the 3600kv): bit.ly/1oi0amI
The servo: bit.ly/1rf61e1
For the ESC here are a couple choices, either one should be ok: bit.ly/1pBtKDT or bit.ly/1TuBwdn
ok so I have a question I got my fy03 and is a brushless conversion better for it to last longer thanks
Doing a brushless conversion won't make the vehicle last longer as you are putting more power through the system than with the stock motor. Parts wearing out can really be affected by driving styles too.
Void X RC ok thanks
can you link the pinion&spur and the battery? thanks :) and what size of battery will fit?
You don't need to change out the spur, just the pinion. pinion: bit.ly/1VpYmGK
Battery: amzn.to/2bkNRA3
Battery tray size is about 87mm x 34mm-35mm
thanks
what kind of transmitter do you use?
I've been using the Turnigy GTX3. The Flysky GT3B is basically the same one.
used baterry 2 or 3s ?
2S
Did you use the stock battery?
Where did u get those rear shocks??
They are front shocks off a quanum vandal: hobbyking.com/en_us/plastic-front-shock-complete-1-10-quanum-vandal-4wd-racing-buggy-2pcs.html?___store=en_us
can you pair the esc and receiver you installed to the stock remote control?
Nope, the esc I installed is for brushless only. You could do the same thing, except use a esc for brushed instead of brushless
OK, I see, and where did you get the servo horn? the servo is a 25T and the stock is 21T I think
I used the servo horn that came with the servo that I used as a replacement. When changing the ESC and Receiver you have to change out the servo too.
Motor 4500kv or 3600kv ?
3600kv
What is the name of the items u install?
Here are the parts you need to go brushless:
Motor: bit.ly/2c1RkGS
Speed controller: bit.ly/2eSOQfR
Servo: bit.ly/2clSQE4
Pinion: bit.ly/2cdoimz
and new radio/receiver: bit.ly/2eXUX0K
hello mate... i would like to ask something... i will change all the original components of my feiyue into hobby wing waterproof brushed esc with seperate receiver from flysky... can i use any seperate standard 3 wire servo with it? will it fit ? i am worried that there is only a limited space ...
A standard size servo would be too big, but there is other 3 wire servo that work. Here is a servo that will fit and work: bit.ly/2fcs2Wi
+Void X RC thanks mate... how about this one??? m.banggood.com/Tower-Pro-MG90S-Metal-Gear-RC-Micro-Servo-For-RC-Model-p-74870.html
Looking at the dimensions that servo looks to small.you need one 30mm long and about 30-32mm tall.
+Void X RC i really appreciate your help mate... thank you so much... how about this one? m.banggood.com/Towerpro-MG995-High-Torgue-Mental-Gear-Analog-Servo-p-999987.html this the only availble servo here in my local rc shop...
That servo looks to be too big as its dimensions are 40mm long and 43mm tall.
hey is it all waterproof
It's all waterproofed now, I had to waterproof the servo and receiver myself.
Are you able to do a video about that or if you have can you send me a link. Thanks for all the awesome videos
Hey, I'll see about getting a video up about water proofing servo and receiver in a couple days.
Sweet
what remote did u use?
I'm using a Turnigy GTX3 AFHDS 2.4ghz 3 Channel Radio System, although there are cheaper radios that will do the job fine.
Hi! Rear shok absorber where from ?
+Any Key Hi, I had a spare pair of front shocks from the quanum vandal that I used. Here's a link to the shocks themselves: bit.ly/1TFhdM2
+Void X RC Thanks! And tell what to replace the front shock absorbers, if you know it ? Default front s.abs. is leacking.
just got that equal 3 two months ago won't run Servo works what's the problem?
I need more information than that. Have you checked to make sure the motor wires aren't loose? Do you have another battery you can test it with?
battery works fine the only thing that works is the steering?
It sounds like it is either a speed controller or battery problem. Speed controllers have a low voltage cut off so if the battery is below a certain voltage the speed controller cuts power to the motor and only the servo will work. If the battery is actually fine and is fully charging then the speed controller is most likely the problem, or could be a loose wire.
had a new motor come in and that was the problem burned out the first one
Ok, so the only thing you did was pull out the old motor and stick the new one in and it doesn't work? I'd suggest taking the motor out and using a couple of AA batteries to verify that the motor works. If the motor does work, then it sounds like the problem is with the speed controller.
Hello mate im back! What is the drill size you used in your pinion to fit the motor shaft? thanks...
I used an 1/8" inch/3.2mm drill bit.
+Void X RC Thank you:)
Does the motor fits the motor mount without any problem?
+Void X RC i will be using 2838 4500KV sensorless motor...
I had to drill out the mounting holes slightly for the bigger screws that the motor uses to mount. I also ground away a bit of material around the screw holes because the new screw heads were a bit bigger too.
What motor, servo and ESC would you recommend for a general good quality upgrade (without spending big bucks) for someone who is not so much interested in speed but reliability when taking this buggy out crawling around on the desert floor ....... some rocks, brush and such but no super crawling over big boulders and such ...... Also for going on some tall (3 inch) grass at parks and such. Will only use a 2S battery.
Thanks for your help !
Thank you, I went with the motor and ESC you suggested, but may go with the Feiyue upgrade on the servo because it will fit without me modifying anything and it is far better than what I have now. I have a FlySky GT3C and a few of their receivers, so I'm set. I got a program card also for the ESC.
What you think ?
It looks good, the feiyue upgrade servo does work ok. I have installed and used one but it felt a little weak to me. The mod that I said is very easy, as in you just have to cut 1 corner off a little bracket that comes with the servo. You put the little bracket that comes with it on each side of the servo and then just use a screw and nut on each side to hold it to the chassis. you do not have to drill holes either, you use the holes the original servo mourning arm used. I have a couple pictures here:
imgur.com/DQfv0MF
imgur.com/CVtbPgu
As you can see its just a little bracket on each side. The servo is also stronger too. I just however noticed it is also out of stock, so I guess my be think of it for a future upgrade or something?
Have fun RCin!
Perfect, I will get what you said then .. I'm in no big hurry, so I will order everything at once .. I have a couple of FY-03's and will upgrade them both ;- ) ... I have a WL Toys 12428 and may get the next size up motor size for that too .... and be done with it. I will then have a few good quality off road trucks that I did not spend $$$$$ for ;- )
PS: my Desert Fox is coming in today ;- )
Just placed orders, items arrive when they arrive... thank you for your help ;- )
can any one help mine stopped working
What specifically stopped working?
why not just buy a new pinion for a few bucks rather than drilling it out?
+Eric Kelly I had no use for them and like reusing stuff if I can, although I do plan on getting a new pinion for it at some point.
Vazio X RC make a video walking with him
That not brushless i think
I definitely put a brushless motor in it.