Hello forum, its been awhile. Long story short my entire life Ive had hobbies that come and go. Some never to return, some are lifelong. Well RC has been life long, but that doesn't mean I don't lose interest. Usually I move onto something else, but this time I lost interest in just about everything. I don't want to get into a long sob story, but I have clinical depression and when its bad I basically lose interest in everything. And this is one of those times. Just as an example I got this brand new Vorteks back in October last year and just unboxed it today. The whole time saying to myself "Ill get to it tomorrow, etc. etc. etc." Just haven't had that RC itch, or any itch for that matter. I even got my 2018 Suzuki GSX-S 750Z fully paid off, registered, insured, and have all the parts to get it up and running, but just haven't felt like it. And motorcycles is #1 in the top 3 of my favorite hobbies, RC probably #2. Anyway I decided to just unbox it and start the build in hopes it would trigger that itch. Anyway thats a “quick” explanation for my lack of posts, etc. Anyway onto the build.
I was originally planning on waiting for the next 4s lineup, but thats been delayed so many times I decided to get the Vorteks. Ive done quite a bit of research, reading posts here, YT, etc. and have a build plan. Its easier to write and read it in a list mode so thats how Ill do it again here. Posting with part numbers for others to be able to find the parts listed easier.
This is all the parts I have now. I have a few more parts on the way below:
Thats the list for now. Im sure Ill think of more as I go. Before anyone says “you don't need that, or you don't need this”, I know there are parts that don't need to be replaced. But for me I LOVE upgrading and working on RC's. So I almost always overdo it when it comes to upgrades and parts. A few pics below. As I take it apart and do the build I will update this as I go. Anyway thats all for now. Thanks for reading!!
I was originally planning on waiting for the next 4s lineup, but thats been delayed so many times I decided to get the Vorteks. Ive done quite a bit of research, reading posts here, YT, etc. and have a build plan. Its easier to write and read it in a list mode so thats how Ill do it again here. Posting with part numbers for others to be able to find the parts listed easier.
- Flysky FS-GT5. My all time favorite radio, after selling the last one I bought it again.
- DS3225 Servo. Found a DS3235 35kg servo I had, so I went with that.
- Arrma ARAC3974 CVD Slider Set X 2
- Arrma ARA330734 Vortek Rear Shocks
- Arrma ARA330733 Vortek Front Shocks
- Hot Racing ATF18M02 motor mount. Originally was going to go with the Arrma one which I bought, but decided on the HR.
- Arrma ARA480017 Body post protectors. I like to add these to my bodies for extra protection.
- Arrma ARAC8883 25T Servo saver. Needed since Im replacing the 23T servo for a 25T.
- Arrma ARAC4024 Center Driveshaft support. Not 100% sure Ill be using this.
- Arrma ARAC3496 Body mount set. Protects the shock tower ends.
- Arrma ARAC6487 Wheelie bar. I prefer this wheelie bar, then I add the 6s tires and wheels by drilling a larger hole (4mm). Smooth street long wheelies all day.
- Arrma ARAC9493 Outcast wheelie bar. Just for the tires and wheels, see above.
- TBR Wheelie Bar - Arrma Vorteks 4x4 3S – 00049
- I also plan on replacing all the stock soft screws with 12.9 screws I already have.
- Also have front and rear LED's I will probably install as well for some cool night runs.
This is all the parts I have now. I have a few more parts on the way below:
- Arrma ARA310998 15T D5 pinion. Just in case I need to lower the heat.
- Arrma ARA310945 Metal Spur. Already have new slipper pads as well.
- Fast Eddy 5x13x4 sealed ceramic bearings. Gonna replace the motor bearings out of the box. Why wait for that bearing to go and do more damage.
- Acer 5x16x5 ceramic bearing. Couldnt find an Fast Eddys so got these.
- BLX100 ESC. I haven't ordered this yet. Im going to test my runtimes after the build and see if I want to replace the ESC. Im hoping the rumored firmware update that allows you to lower the LVC will come soon. Im use to getting 15-20 minute runs, so if this gets 5-10 minute runs like others have reported Ill be getting that BLX100.
Thats the list for now. Im sure Ill think of more as I go. Before anyone says “you don't need that, or you don't need this”, I know there are parts that don't need to be replaced. But for me I LOVE upgrading and working on RC's. So I almost always overdo it when it comes to upgrades and parts. A few pics below. As I take it apart and do the build I will update this as I go. Anyway thats all for now. Thanks for reading!!
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