Talion Brand New to RC World and looking for someone to teach me how to Wrench.

[IvanRC]

This is perfect! As you can see, it’s a kind crowd. Have fun!

Thank you very much. This is extremely helpful.

 

[kspitters]

Thank you very much. This is extremely helpful.

Not a problem!

 

[Garcbomber]

Check out the More Kevin Talbot youtube channel, he wrenches on a lot of Arrma and answers live chat that will most likely help with your future questions on upgrades or work instructions.

 

[EJunlimited]

@IvanRC where do you plan to run your car mostly?

 

[IvanRC]

@IvanRC where do you plan to run your car mostly?

A little bit of everything. Please explain, why you ask?

 

[kspitters]

A little bit of everything. Please explain, why you ask?

It puts wear and tear on different parts. If you’re going to jump big, you could bend a chassis. If you’re on road, balanced tires will matter more. Lots of stuff, those are just 2 I’ve seen.

 

[Mathieu]

A little bit of everything. Please explain, why you ask?

Ok then be ready to break a little bit of everything

But it’s okay no matter what you do, you will enjoy it regardless.
Break this and that is just part of the fun and help you know your car (it’s pros and cons) better and adjust your driving to it (or not).

There is no one good way. Everyone has its own way and a place here.

Welcome to the forum. The community is amazing here!

 

[IvanRC]

Just have a go yourself. It's how you'll learn. If you make a mistake its not a big deal. As kspitters said above, take photos, watch youtube vids, refer to manuals and exploded views and ask questions here on this forum.

Thank you!

You're 4 hrs from me.

Research, research, research. Youtube, here-AF, exploded views from Horizon Hobby, google.....that's how I learned. Sounds like you are a visual/hands on learner like me. Google specfic things (i.e. Change Talion diffs/rebuild shocks/etc) and I bet there's a video of it. Good luck man! You'll figure it out!!

Thank you for the words of confidence. I’m excited to be apart of this world of hobby RC

First off, you must have decent tools and fixins’, like grease, oil and shock/diff oils. The below are great on a budget and will get you started. Watch 6s repair videos on you tube and ask questions here.

Jennysrc.com. Best prices for take off stock parts. Get yourself a screw kit first thing. They sell out on parts and restock quick so sign up for the text notification if out of stock. Study the below breakdown of your car, push the red part number to see what it is. Good luck bud!!

*Arrma Talion exploded view https://www.arrma-rc.com/en/interactive-exploded-view?pid=ARA8707

https://jennysrc.com/collections/ar...-nuts-t-wrench-ara8707?variant=39590004391990

Neewer - Set of 4 Hexagonal Screwdrivers Made of Titanium Nitride with Coloured Handles.Compatible with 1.5, 2, 2.5 and 3mm Screws. https://a.co/d/0paSC7v

Hobbypark 17mm Hex Adapter Wrench Tools w/4mm 5mm 5.5mm 7mm Cross Sleeve for 1/8 1/10 1/12 Scale RC Cars Trucks Wheel Hubs Nuts (Black-Red) https://a.co/d/ceLLE0C

Loctite Threadlocker Blue 242 Nut/Bolt Locker https://a.co/d/2L24qun

Super Lube 51004 Synthetic Oil with PTFE, High Viscosity, 4 oz Bottle,Translucent white https://a.co/d/90a00ni

(Just an example each of diff/shock oil Below)
TEAM LOSI RACING Silicone Shock Oil 60WT 810CST 2oz TLR74014 Electric Car/Truck Option Parts https://a.co/d/0RNGjIb

Associated 5458 Silicone Diff Fluid 60000cst https://a.co/d/40sow8F

This is awesome. Thank you for going out of your way to help me out.

 

[IvanRC]

I appreciate everyone’s advice. I got together some starter parts and tools and fixed my bent shock shaft and rebuilt the shock instead of dropping it off at the LHS.

 

[BudUMfan]

I’m not gonna lie. I’m wrenching but getting to the diffs seems daunting. Lucky for me? I’m in Clarkston with a workbench and money! Cause I’m not sure how much of a PIA it is to just get to em. I KNOW I got my Michigan peeps close. @fozzy71 @3d-rc.myshopify.com and a bunch more. Tutorial please

 

[fozzy71]

Clarkston

I try and avoid Clarkston, too many memories/feels for me there.

I’m not gonna lie. I’m wrenching but getting to the diffs seems daunting. Lucky for me? I’m in Clarkston with a workbench and money! Cause I’m not sure how much of a PIA it is to just get to em. I KNOW I got my Michigan peeps close. @fozzy71 @3d-rc.myshopify.com and a bunch more. Tutorial please

FYI I have notifications disabled.

I have never messed with F/R diffs and all 4 of the 5(?) center diffs I have worked on all leaked... So I would suggest anyone but me as a mentor.

I am spooling most of my cars now since 99% of my trigger time is on-road. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I just changed my on-road FireTeam (53/107 Silver Hoons) from 28/36 spool to 28/42 which I hope to test tomorrow.

 

[BudUMfan]

I’m originally from Cadillac by way of Flint. Grew up in Caddy but Dad lived in Flint. Always dumped me off at my cousins on the south side. So I fish, ski, but Flint is where boys are. See em sparingly. Cause it’s always chitty chitty bang bang, and a weekend full of debauchery. So I pace myself!