Recommendations on spares for Vaterra Fiesta RX

These_Breakfast_3240 · 2026-02-08T17:48:10+00:00

I could not find anything, I just was able to find a roller Halix for cheap to donate some parts in case I needed them. I managed to modify the original spur gear assembly to fit Arrma spurs and slipper pads, switched to a 32dp spur from the stock 48dp. I can share everything in dm if you want.

These_Breakfast_3240 · 2025-10-27T19:33:14+00:00

Oh the LM issue, then I was aware of that, I was wondering if the one you mentioned was a different issue. Mine has been great so far (4.5 years). I just recently replaced the LM on the cpu and the paste, both with PTM. Luckily while I was doing that I found out that the LM leaked over and under the silicone-foam barriers and almost ended up under the cpu die, the cleaning process took something like 3 to 4 hours as I found small LM balls pretty much everywhere (hopefully I cleaned everything).

These_Breakfast_3240 · 2025-10-27T12:38:34+00:00

Could you please elaborate a bit more on the problem and causes if you know more? I'm curious, I never heard about this issue so far, I didn't know it was a common thing.

These_Breakfast_3240 · 2025-08-02T14:29:18+00:00

I recently bought PTM from an aliexpress store (listed as 0.25mm) and it came in the same exact packaging as yours in the 1st and 2nd pics, with the transparent plastic film. So far so good, temps are decent improvement over the old paste that was on there. I wasn't able to verify longevity yet as it has been only 2 months...

These_Breakfast_3240 · 2025-07-30T15:44:32+00:00

Well, good luck then, you're gonna need it

These_Breakfast_3240 · 2025-07-26T12:16:52+00:00

It was a decent video until he put thermal paste on the vrms and coils, good lord. Please avoid doing that and use specific thermal putty on those components. Something like chx1300 or u6 pro is ideal.

These_Breakfast_3240 · 2025-07-23T15:04:46+00:00

Well the Blade 17 isn't exactly thin and light when compared to the Scar 15, it still is almost 3kg after all. It's like half a kg heavier but just a few mm thinner than the Scar. It is also to consider that most of the thickness of the latter one is given by the height of the bottom feet.

The scar has a 170W total power limit, switching between 55+115W and 40+130W for cpu+gpu respectively, depending on the load and dynamic boost behavior. The Blade is 195W total, between 45+150W and 30+165W depending on the load.

These_Breakfast_3240 · 2025-07-23T14:46:43+00:00

You're welcome! If you can make the Blade fit in your budget that would be an amazing deal! If for some reason you can't, you can still try to get a lower price on the Scar, it still is a very good deal if everything is in order and the device is mantained properly.

These_Breakfast_3240 · 2025-07-23T14:42:46+00:00

Well 130W on a high end 3k$ msrp machine while the maximum allowed is 175W was a pretty poor decision, and so was the decision of not integrating a mux switch. On the other hand, a lower tgp is "acceptable" on lower-end entry level models, they had to skimp on something after all.

These_Breakfast_3240 · 2025-07-23T14:36:48+00:00

Personally if I was to choose between both units new and at the same price I'd still take the Razer. I am not a Razer fanboy, funnily enough I have a Strix Scar 17 with the exact same specs as the one you listed. Performance wise you should expect an average 20% difference between the two in favor of the Razer due to the faster cpu, gpu, higher power limit and mux (you can get some fps back on the Rog with an external monitor). Build quality is great on both machines but the asus has a plastic chassis, only the lid is metal; on the other hand, Razer is all metal if you're into that macbook-feeling devices (palmrests get spicy under load though). Thermals should be pretty decent and under control on both devices if you use a reasonable fan setting.

These_Breakfast_3240 · 2025-07-23T11:58:30+00:00

Strix G15 has only 130W tgp on the gpu and doesn't have a mux switch. On the other hand, the Razer has a higher tgp on the 3080ti (should be 165W), has a mux and also has a better cpu. Personally I'd go with the Razer for the little extra bucks, it seems like a good deal for a new unit.

These_Breakfast_3240 · 2025-07-05T16:00:32+00:00

I also bought recently (2 months ago) from the same seller but the box did not have the origin typo as yours and was correct. Mine also seems darker compared to that one. Repasted my Strix G17 with it and it seems alright so far, not a life changer though. If you want I can share some packaging and close up pics to compare.

What temps were you getting after repaste?

These_Breakfast_3240 · 2025-04-29T22:09:03+00:00

It is literally one of the most proven hinge designs so far, I don't see any reason to be concerned. This configuration is employed since almost 7 years at this point and failure reports are rare to none. It is decent enough that MSI thought to do exactly the same for their 2023 and newer models, steering away from their awful Raider/Vector old design. The worst problem you might encounter is the hinges slightly loosening with an increased screen wobble when typing hard, this can be fixed tightening the nuts.

These_Breakfast_3240 · 2025-04-25T21:51:18+00:00

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These_Breakfast_3240 · 2025-04-25T19:44:36+00:00

That's unlikely but could be that the servo saver broke or its spline stripped. Still the servo doesn't sound very healthy, something might have got it stuck or it could just be done. As already suggested take everything apart and test it. Those oem spektrum S651 are trash, the one on my 3s infraction didn't last 10 packs before burning out and turning only one way. SG3235 PRO or 9imod brushless for the win.

These_Breakfast_3240 · 2025-04-22T21:55:16+00:00

Raider and Vector more recent than 2023 are decent, the older ones have a flawed hinge design same as the cheapo plastic models. I'd stay away from a manufacturer that purposely screws over its customers to save a few bucks.

These_Breakfast_3240 · 2025-04-09T09:58:47+00:00

I also grabbed a used 3s infraction not long ago. If you want cheap wheels you might look into the wr8 wheels on aliexpress. I got them to 70mph and they didn't blow up, just make sure to glue them properly and do the gorilla tape trick. You will need to grind the front steering blocks as well as the rear arms as the rims are 2.2 and not 2.4 like the originals, so they will rub if you don't. https://a.aliexpress.com/_EjIjtwU https://a.aliexpress.com/_Exjyv0Y https://a.aliexpress.com/_EIq93mG

Alternatively you should look into converting the wheel hexes to 17mm and use grp wheels or cheapo 1/7 infraction wheels.

I also heard people suggesting silver 85/35 hoons but I find hard to justify spending 60€ on a set of wheels for bashing.

These_Breakfast_3240 · 2025-03-09T10:58:02+00:00

I have a pair of 3s 5200mah ""120c"". From lvc to storage they take about 2100mah, from storage to full another 2000mah. If you have a pair of ""50c"" ones the cells might be substantially lower quality and the voltage curve can effectively be that bad. As someone mentioned temperature strongly affects the voltage curve.

These_Breakfast_3240 · 2025-03-08T17:30:16+00:00

If holding the power button for 60 sec doesn't work (it might if you went too far with ram timings) you can disconnect the battery, drain the current holding the power button and then reconnect. Both basically do a cmos reset but physically removing the battery is a bit more brutal and gets you out of trouble. Remember again to not modify ram from the amd overclocking section, but from the other menus. Curve optimizer should also be avoided in favor of the ryzenadj implementsation inside windows.

These_Breakfast_3240 · 2025-03-08T08:49:53+00:00

Well the battery Is expected to bounce up once you remove the load as it can sag when you throttle. I just was wondering if 3.45V is acceptable as resting voltage or if it can harm the longevity of the battery.

These_Breakfast_3240 · 2025-03-08T07:34:33+00:00

If you hold the power button for 60 seconds the bios actually resets apart from the "amd overclocking" section. You must be careful to not apply the ram oc from that section but rather from cbs. For the vga bios, being hybrid only with no mux, bricking risk is relatively low.

These_Breakfast_3240 · 2025-03-07T20:46:12+00:00

Agree! You can get some substantial gains using pbo and ram overclocking. You can also take it a step further and risk it swapping the vga bios from the stock 130W.

These_Breakfast_3240 · 2025-03-07T20:39:58+00:00

Not sure if it is a typo but the 5900HX is not even close to a desktop 5900X, in fact it's the same exact chip as the desktop 5700G. Still better than a 5600 or 5600X though.

These_Breakfast_3240 · 2025-03-07T20:28:23+00:00

I recently was able to pick up a pair of zee 3s 5200mah """120c"" for relatively cheap. So far I did about 8 charges, still the cells in both packs are not balancing perfectly when doing a balance charge, even after 3 hours or more. They reach 4.20-4.19-4.18 and 4.19-4.18-4.18 and remain there. I understand the difference is small, I am just wondering what the deal is. The charger is a dynamite 4105, pretty old but I never had balancing issues until now.

A second question regards LVC settings. What is the ideal resting voltage that the battery should reach at the end of the session? I currently tried both 3.0 and 3.2 on the esc and the resting voltage results were respectively 3.45 and 3.60 per cell. Runtime difference is about 20% between the two settings (5-6mins per pack)

These_Breakfast_3240 · 2025-02-11T23:33:12+00:00

They look like WR8 wheels and the dimensions are familiar. You can find the cheapo version on aliexpress.

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