Nice setup! I spray mine with lots of wd40 before every run around the wheels and tracks it helps a lot to keep the snow from accumulating and compacting inside of them, specially around the rear.
Be sure to grab the metal (aluminum) tracks! They are pricey but worth every penny in traction control and quality feel. =) On a side note, "top speed" is not what these are made for, it was designed to be driven at low speed, climbing and pushing snow. Torque is your friend. =)
I get where you're coming from but the platform itself it just a bit too small really for pushing snow effectively in my opinion (unless investing in a blower attachment). So I'm going for a Snow ”trail truck/vehicle” if you like. Just keeping things lighter and have a bit more wheel speed to float over deeper stuff. Hence why I removed the blade and also went brushless. Using the light stock tracks also help it to not eat through lipos.
@@CRCG_00thank you for this great video, and explanation. I am looking at purchasing one of these. A coworker said I should youtube to see it's abilities. Great tips you tell.
First thing I would upgrade is to a lipo, tho you will need a lipo alarm since the stock esc has not cut off. Stock electronic actually works alright with 3s lipo. Next for me it would be the radio, more of a personal preference, i prefer the pistol grip style. The finally brushless if you want, definitely look into a sensored or a crawler sensor less system since the smooth start up is quite important. If you won't be pushing snow, then I recommend sticking with the stock tracks, they work well and are light weight, makes floating over snow much earlier. It's also easier on the electronics and battery life
@@CRCG_00 Searched after lipo alarm guide after you comment because i am new in this hobby .. and best video I found was your specific video about lipo alarm in Kyosho Blizzard 2.0 ! Thanks to all you helpful enthusiasts this hobby gets so much easier for beginners.
Yes, I have a vtail mixer and I disconnected one of the middle wires from the esc so only one esc is powering the receiver. Here's the initial set up vid: ruclips.net/video/2d94HH8Ad_c/видео.html Later in when I added lights, I ended up adding in a cheap 6v external bec and disconnecting both middle wires of the esc from the receiver.
I don't know of any big companies make them. But if you want to buy a large scale one, I think rctestflight (search him up on RUclips) sells a kit you can adapt and also Spykerworkshop also does some incredible snow vehicles, tho it's quite expensive and low volume.
I haven't really had a problem with it. But here are a few things that'll help. Leave your blizzard some where cold like outside on a porch or in a cold garage half an hour before running it, allowing the parts to cool down to ambient will reduce Snow and ice sticking. Spraying WD-40/dry lube onto parts that pack ice also helps, tho it's is only a temporary solution. Finally if those things don't work try just swapping in a new sprocket, snow and ice stick more to scuffed up and textured surfaces, so smooth / glossy surfaces like a new part helps
I've been watching all your Blizzard videos, I'm looking to buy one soon. Thanks for the uploads.
No problem, glad that it helps!
I'll be getting my Blizzard next week. I will be keeping an eye on your build for sure!
Enjoy!
Nice setup! I spray mine with lots of wd40 before every run around the wheels and tracks it helps a lot to keep the snow from accumulating and compacting inside of them, specially around the rear.
Be sure to grab the metal (aluminum) tracks! They are pricey but worth every penny in traction control and quality feel. =) On a side note, "top speed" is not what these are made for, it was designed to be driven at low speed, climbing and pushing snow. Torque is your friend. =)
I get where you're coming from but the platform itself it just a bit too small really for pushing snow effectively in my opinion (unless investing in a blower attachment). So I'm going for a Snow ”trail truck/vehicle” if you like. Just keeping things lighter and have a bit more wheel speed to float over deeper stuff. Hence why I removed the blade and also went brushless. Using the light stock tracks also help it to not eat through lipos.
@@CRCG_00 Oh, I got ya.
@@CRCG_00thank you for this great video, and explanation. I am looking at purchasing one of these. A coworker said I should youtube to see it's abilities. Great tips you tell.
This would make coming Swedish winter MUCH more fun. Any recommendations on upgrades on ir o run it stock?
First thing I would upgrade is to a lipo, tho you will need a lipo alarm since the stock esc has not cut off. Stock electronic actually works alright with 3s lipo. Next for me it would be the radio, more of a personal preference, i prefer the pistol grip style. The finally brushless if you want, definitely look into a sensored or a crawler sensor less system since the smooth start up is quite important.
If you won't be pushing snow, then I recommend sticking with the stock tracks, they work well and are light weight, makes floating over snow much earlier. It's also easier on the electronics and battery life
@@CRCG_00 Thanks man! Yeah I want pistol grip radio! Did not know about lipo alarm so thanks man adding that to list of items.
@@CRCG_00 Searched after lipo alarm guide after you comment because i am new in this hobby .. and best video I found was your specific video about lipo alarm in Kyosho Blizzard 2.0 ! Thanks to all you helpful enthusiasts this hobby gets so much easier for beginners.
Do you have a video of you putting it all in? Just trying to figure out esc set up. Are both of them sending power to the rx or just one?
Yes, I have a vtail mixer and I disconnected one of the middle wires from the esc so only one esc is powering the receiver.
Here's the initial set up vid: ruclips.net/video/2d94HH8Ad_c/видео.html
Later in when I added lights, I ended up adding in a cheap 6v external bec and disconnecting both middle wires of the esc from the receiver.
Anyone know of a company that makes a large scale snowcat? Like 2-3 times the size of the Blizzard.
I don't know of any big companies make them. But if you want to buy a large scale one, I think rctestflight (search him up on RUclips) sells a kit you can adapt and also Spykerworkshop also does some incredible snow vehicles, tho it's quite expensive and low volume.
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Can you share were you got the metal gears in the transmission?
The the gears are stock, no metal.
Did you build that? I'm looking to do the same
It's a kyosho blizzard that I got rtr and swapped over to brushless
How do u keep the drive sprocket from building up with snow?
I haven't really had a problem with it. But here are a few things that'll help. Leave your blizzard some where cold like outside on a porch or in a cold garage half an hour before running it, allowing the parts to cool down to ambient will reduce Snow and ice sticking. Spraying WD-40/dry lube onto parts that pack ice also helps, tho it's is only a temporary solution. Finally if those things don't work try just swapping in a new sprocket, snow and ice stick more to scuffed up and textured surfaces, so smooth / glossy surfaces like a new part helps