Raider How many have Raider XL BLX and what have you done to them?

[mudman]

Looking for ways to improve the performance and reliability. I have installed larger wheels and tires but experiencing poor hookup in loose pack offroad conditions. T-Bone Racing front bumper too. Had to replace a rear hinge pin, suspension arm and rear pin mount after a cartwheel ripped out the suspension arm.

I'd like to know what tires people have tried and the results as well as other changes, for instance, shocks.

 

[ajdragon]

Hi

JConcepts Tires are what you want. I'm running there Choppers in the back and there Rib's in front. You will get great tracktion with these tires. If you check out some of my older posts you will see quite a few mods for the Raider XL that I have done.

Here are the links for the tires and rims I am useing.
http://www.jconcepts.net/shop/choppers-fits-sct-30-x-22-wheel
http://www.jconcepts.net/shop/rips-sc10b-front-tire
http://www.jconcepts.net/shop/hazard-sc10-fr-sc10-4x4-fr-sc10b-r-wheel
http://www.jconcepts.net/shop/hazard-sc10b-front-wheel

 

[mudman]

Awesome. Thanks ajdragon. I will be ordering the front tires & wheels. The rears are out of stock. I'll let you know how they work out.

 

[cuzzy]

Here some pictures of my Raider XL ....It is a really good rig.....

 

[mudman]

Here some pictures of my Raider XL ....It is a really good rig.....

That looks awesome! I'd be interested in knowing some things about it if you care to share? Like which JConcepts tires are those and how do they perform? And the wheels, what type? Great aluminum add-ons. Could you give details on them? Is that the Arrma wheelie bar, or something else? How much $ have you invested in this? Thanks

 

[mudman]

Raider BLX with lights!

There are two orange lights in the rear that flash continuously, not shown in this picture. The two orange lights on the side pods only activate with throttle input and the white lights are on continuously. So when coming towards me all lights are on and when I let off the throttle the white lights are still illuminated. Going away I always see the flashing orange lights from the back. The red light is simply a Venom voltage monitor. The white lights are installed in a T-Bone Racing front bumper.

 

[Alexander ¯\_(ツ)_/¯]

I put better tires on the back once I stripped the factory set. I also replaced the rear hubs with metal ones to keep the screws from stripping loose in the plastic. I am thinking about replacing the steering arms with metal ones as well, as they frequently snap in high speed turning crashes.

 

[CT Yankee]

My Raider xl blx should be here Thursday. Are you guys running 3s or 2s mainly?

 

[Alexander ¯\_(ツ)_/¯]

My Raider xl blx should be here Thursday. Are you guys running 3s or 2s mainly?

I run 2s as it is more controllable and typically the packs fit better.

 

[eugine1981]

Hi! I'm new one here and Raider xl blx is my first Arrma. Sorry for my English... Firstly I change shocks - HSP alum shocks are great for there price. Second, I buy cheapest drift gyro GYC300 - traction control on start is super! In plans: I try to change dog bones to CVD's.

 

[mudman]

My Raider xl blx should be here Thursday. Are you guys running 3s or 2s mainly?

I have only run 3S in my Raider.
https://www.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCUBT&P=7

Hi! I'm new one here and Raider xl blx is my first Arrma. Sorry for my English... Second, I buy cheapest drift gyro GYC300 - traction control on start is super!

Gyro - now that sounds like it's worth looking into.

 

[Psychosix]

I haven't received my blx yet but i also ordered a gyc300 mini gyro. $10.

I also have a gensacearespammers 4000 50c 3s. (Hope it fits)

Also a set of proline dirt hawgs 2.8's. Im aware they will not last long but love the appearance for some nice stills.

And lastly a 4k action cam (gopro wannabe) for onboard footage.

 

[mudman]

I also have a gensacearespammers 4000 50c 3s. (Hope it fits)

That battery should fit fine. But if it comes with the XT60 plug on it you'll have to make a change. The Raider comes with a Deans plug.

 

[Psychosix]

Got it. No prob. Hey im shopping for a servo as i hear some have had issues with the stock. Or is the stock good? If bad, whats a decent reliable servo? Anything under 25 if possible.

 

[CT Yankee]

Got it. No prob. Hey im shopping for a servo as i hear some have had issues with the stock. Or is the stock good? If bad, whats a decent reliable servo? Anything under 25 if possible.

I haven't had any problems with the stock one in mine, but I have only had it for a couple weeks. I have a no-name/rebranded metal gear digital waterproof servo in my other cars that I got off Amazon for under $20.

https://www.amazon.com/DS3218-update-digital-Waterproof-Control/dp/B01N0XZOZU&ved=0ahUKEwii4t6HmcnYAhVBUd8KHf0TCGsQFghuMAA&usg=AOvVaw0JKoE4tZJQsR9uRoajdXiC

 

[Psychosix]

I just ordered that servo. Sweet. Thanks

 

[mudman]

Got it. No prob. Hey im shopping for a servo as i hear some have had issues with the stock. Or is the stock good? If bad, whats a decent reliable servo? Anything under 25 if possible.

I haven't had any problem with my servo. I've had my Raider for a year now and around 10 runs on it with 3s.

 

[Psychosix]

So you normally run it on 2s but have had 10 runs on 3s with it? Just to clarify.

 

[mudman]

So you normally run it on 2s but have had 10 runs on 3s with it? Just to clarify.

Nope. Only 3s packs have been run through the Raider.

 

[Psychosix]

So you have barely used her lol well at least I'll have a spare servo.