Asuga Build thread & collecting ideas for my transformation

[Horatio]

Got it lying around somewhere. I remember reading something about it and then skipping it because "i'll just drive stock and never touch that stuff"

Of course you'll 'touch that stuff'! Obviously, operating manuals are a last resort.

The Asuga won't be much different to this.

 

[morrjr71]

Of course you'll 'touch that stuff'! Obviously, operating manuals are a last resort.

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The Asuga won't be much different to this.

Here's the chart from the Asuga manual:

I run a 15/52 in my Asuga. I tried a 16T, but the adjustment on the motor mount was maxed out and I could barely get a decent gear mesh.

 

[XashBE]

So basic settings are pretty much ideal for 4S and 6S as well and also fast enough.
I wonder why my rotor blew up then when driving on 6S.
Yeah well, factory replacement is already on it's way. Still, shouldn't have happened. It was mayne 60% of just one lipo...

 

[XashBE]

So, after a week and a half of "i don't need expensive Hobbywing, i just get myself a Rocket RC set" i got myself:

On top of that some ADU fan holders and fan cover plus a Rocket fan.

Pics will follow when arrived.

 

[morrjr71]

So, after a week and a half of "i don't need expensive Hobbywing, i just get myself a Rocket RC set" i got myself:

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On top of that some ADU fan holders and fan cover plus a Rocket fan.

Pics will follow when arrived.

That's the combo I have in my Asuga that I bought as a roller. I'm using a Powerhobby clamp-on fan mount with a Rocket 40mm 16,000 RPM fan. To complete the build, I have a 35kg servo and a R6FG receiver to go with my Radiolink RC6GS V3 transmitter.

 

[XashBE]

That's the combo I have in my Asuga that I bought as a roller. I'm using a Powerhobby clamp-on fan mount with a Rocket 40mm 16,000 RPM fan. To complete the build, I have a 35kg servo and a R6FG receiver to go with my Radiolink RC6GS V3 transmitter.

Yeah i went for a 55kg servo since i run in sand a lot, so it cannot hurt to have reserves.

 

[XashBE]

So finally the first part arrived.

Should come more today, will keep you posted.

 

[XashBE]

So it begins

Well tomorrow that is, work calls.

 

[morrjr71]

Here's what the chassis looks like on my Asuga with the Max8 4278 combo and 35kg servo.

I have Corally spring steel turnbuckles and composite steering rod ends coming from RC Hobby Explosion to correct the front toe - it's way too much towards the outside of the vehicle for my liking.

 

[XashBE]

Here's what the chassis looks like on my Asuga with the Max8 4278 combo and 35kg servo.

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I have Corally spring steel turnbuckles and composite steering rod ends coming from RC Hobby Explosion to correct the front toe - it's way too much towards the outside of the vehicle for my liking.

Interesting, i don't have that issue

 

[XashBE]

So, for anyone interested in putting in the same combo in an Asuga, be warned, you'll have to either make the white-red-black cable longer or cut your transmitter box open so the cable is long enough. Hobbywing cable is at least 5cm shorter than the original one !
I went for second option because i don't have the material for the first one.

On the other hand, motor cables are way longer!

So i used cable binders to fix that. Who knows if i ever need them that long, so rather keep it that way.

I chose the 9imod servo to give me plenty of power because i drive in sand a lot for now. Also replaced the stock servo arm with the new one.

Next is the fan and related things. Waiting till it arrives.

Sadly i forgot to tighten my pinion screw and my first test was finished after 2 minutes.
So far i can tell it runs smoother but that could also be imagination. Letting the threadlocker dry to do more testing.

 

[XashBE]

Next part done.
Sadly only one fan holder arrived. Second one is on it's way.

 

[CCB-MN]

That looks nice! What do you think of the quality so far?

 

[XashBE]

That looks nice! What do you think of the quality so far?

I tried bending the fan cover and it didn't budge even a little, so material wise it's certainly decent.
Corners and everyting are decently made as well, no sharp edges either.
Only thing i consider way too expensive are their wheel nuts: over 30€ seems a little excessive

 

[Horatio]

I tried bending the fan cover and it didn't budge even a little, so material wise it's certainly decent.
Corners and everyting are decently made as well, no sharp edges either.
Only thing i consider way too expensive are their wheel nuts: over 30€ seems a little excessive

€30 for wheel nuts?! I hope they are made out of something exotic for that price!

Fan mount looks good.

 

[XashBE]

Looking for some rims like these but in 1/8. And hard(er) street tyres as well.

 

[XashBE]

My ADU stuff came today, so this will be updated soon!

 

[XashBE]

Ready to start!

Close up comparison. I think the ORing will keep sand out a little better. Time will tell i suppose.

And part one done. Had a few fights with the pins not wanting to get out. Disadvantage of sand, i guess. But with a little help from my wife, we managed !

Rear went fine as well. Same issue with the pins though

Then i noticed!
They sent the wrong parts !

So wrapping it up for now. Not doing the servo saver for now since i still need a better spring and i'm not paying 35€ for the one @Horatio once ordered.

So yeah. Decent quality but warehouse seems to be lacking with ADU. Two orders so far, one not complete, one faulty.
Yeah well...

 

[Horatio]

I bought 10 springs I think, then sold them. Orders under £35 Attracted a £15 admin charge, so it made much more sense to buy a number of them - then sell them. I did sell them all, but certain people wondered why they weren't £3.50 per spring any more.

 

[XashBE]

Yeah i know. Tried a few of my mates but they didn't want to.
When i change my saver i will just pull the spring really hard to lengthen it a tiny bit. (And probably overdo it and buy a new one ^^)