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kevindnyc · 02-10-2017, 07:25 PM

Hey guys I just bought a Fes Fbl edition. It already has the battery fence and new tail box, I'm wondering what would be NECESSARY upgrades.

Also what spares should I get in my first order? Any help appreciated.

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john2kx · 02-11-2017, 06:54 AM

Just fly it. There are no upgrades necessary to go out and give it all you have. Tough bird you picked.

You may need a set or two TT gears if you don't get the adjustment right. Anything else would fall into bling or replacement parts due to crash damage department.

kevindnyc · 02-11-2017, 10:00 AM

Thank you John, much appreciated. I was really worried about the plastic boom clamp, should I replace it with metal?

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john2kx · 02-11-2017, 11:04 AM

I bought the metal boom clamp a few years back thinking it might be a issue. The metal one is still hanging on the wall.

The only thing I would change is the weak landing braces if yours came with those.

kevindnyc · 02-11-2017, 12:26 PM

Wow that's says alot john, I had screws backing out on my trex 500 plastic clamp that's why I was worried. But I guess I'll hold off on it. Mine is coming with the ridgid skids.

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DanMcN · 02-13-2017, 10:02 AM

http://www.rcbooya.com/gaui.html

x5 is pretty tough

Main and tail gears
Boom
TT
Skid brace and skid set
Tail stab support rod clamp, plastic because sorry to say when your tail is struck it will break before it takes out additionaly the support rods. Cheap point of failure.
Main and spindle shaft
Links (ends & rod),
Assortment of bearings and screws.
I use SAB plastic servo rods, keep a few extra
Tail fin

kevindnyc · 02-13-2017, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanMcN

http://www.rcbooya.com/gaui.html

x5 is pretty tough

Main and tail gears
Boom
TT
Skid brace and skid set
Tail stab support rod clamp, plastic because sorry to say when your tail is struck it will break before it takes out additionaly the support rods. Cheap point of failure.
Main and spindle shaft
Links (ends & rod),
Assortment of bearings and screws.
I use SAB plastic servo rods, keep a few extra
Tail fin

Thank you very much for the tips. What are you referring to the sab plastic servo rods? And I read that the gaui link ends are weak should I buy the align ends?

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john2kx · 02-14-2017, 06:19 AM

I am still operating with the stock linkage. 5 years and over 1800 flights without issue. I may try the rcb canopy mounts listed above.

kevindnyc · 02-14-2017, 02:06 PM

Guys I really appreciate the help.

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john2kx · 02-14-2017, 05:15 PM

Kevin,

1. Have you got your motor, esc, fbl.?

2. Which pinion? Have you a head speed range in mind?

3. What kind of flying? Sport, 3D, smack?

kevindnyc · 02-15-2017, 11:56 AM

I have a fully built fes kit with the formula tail box. Stock everything except I'm adding a HW100 V3 and ikon. I'm a mild to smack pilot. From reading I am aiming for 2500+ headspeed.

The heli is not in my hands yet today or tomorrow

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DanMcN · 02-20-2017, 01:54 PM

depending on servo:

These are cheaper than servo gears.

https://www.helidirect.com/helicopte...ervo-horn.html

https://www.helidirect.com/helicopte...ervo-horn.html

kevindnyc · 02-21-2017, 08:39 AM

Do those break in a crash better than the stock horns? I like horns that break

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tonys-heli · 02-21-2017, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevindnyc

Do those break in a crash better than the stock horns? I like horns that break

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drill a hole right on the words "SAB" 2-3mm weakens the arm but strong enough. vtownnick does it with the stock kst 215's and his break every time right at the arm..so that's where I got the idea for the sab ones. but with full size servos usually the plastic splines strip inside the arm.

DanMcN · 02-22-2017, 01:41 PM

Arm has never broken for me but the arm to servo spline strip. Couple of crashes the link ball will pull out of the arm. Either one is better than a new servo gear set.

kevindnyc · 02-22-2017, 08:58 PM

Great tips guys I'll get a set. So I finally got and setup the heli. This thing flies fantastic stock

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bgymr · 02-24-2017, 08:13 PM

I think there are two upgrades for the x5 that make it a lot better to fly. The Nx4 yoke lowers the head by a couple cm. With the high battery and motor it really gives the bird an aggressive feel. The second is the tail
Speed up pulley.

kevindnyc · 02-24-2017, 08:30 PM

With the x4 yoke I need the x4 linkage rods and main shaft? Am I right?

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robi1kenobi · 03-13-2017, 06:38 PM

Hey guys, will the Formula canopy fit the FES, or are any other upgrades needed? Don't like the FES canopy, but Formula one looks damn sexy

nflanagin · 03-13-2017, 08:45 PM

If you get the Gaui Formula canopy to replace your FES canopy the canopy comes with the special short canopy posts for the rear and you re-use the long FES posts in the front.

If you get a different brand, you may need to get the short rear canopy posts.

02-10-2017, 07:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
kevindnyc Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2015	Fes Upgrades Hey guys I just bought a Fes Fbl edition. It already has the battery fence and new tail box, I'm wondering what would be NECESSARY upgrades. Also what spares should I get in my first order? Any help appreciated. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

02-11-2017, 06:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
john2kx Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2006	Just fly it. There are no upgrades necessary to go out and give it all you have. Tough bird you picked. You may need a set or two TT gears if you don't get the adjustment right. Anything else would fall into bling or replacement parts due to crash damage department. __________________ Gaui R5 Kosmik 200, Scorpion HK 4235-630 TDR (build in progress) Raptor G4 720e xnova 4530-525 Kosmik 200 Gaui X5 Jive 100 Scorpion 910, Jeti DS-16

02-11-2017, 11:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
john2kx Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2006	I bought the metal boom clamp a few years back thinking it might be a issue. The metal one is still hanging on the wall. The only thing I would change is the weak landing braces if yours came with those. __________________ Gaui R5 Kosmik 200, Scorpion HK 4235-630 TDR (build in progress) Raptor G4 720e xnova 4530-525 Kosmik 200 Gaui X5 Jive 100 Scorpion 910, Jeti DS-16

02-13-2017, 10:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
DanMcN Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2012	http://www.rcbooya.com/gaui.html x5 is pretty tough Main and tail gears Boom TT Skid brace and skid set Tail stab support rod clamp, plastic because sorry to say when your tail is struck it will break before it takes out additionaly the support rods. Cheap point of failure. Main and spindle shaft Links (ends & rod), Assortment of bearings and screws. I use SAB plastic servo rods, keep a few extra Tail fin __________________ Diabolo 700, Oxy 5 Nitro, OMP M2, Futaba

02-14-2017, 06:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
john2kx Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2006	I am still operating with the stock linkage. 5 years and over 1800 flights without issue. I may try the rcb canopy mounts listed above. __________________ Gaui R5 Kosmik 200, Scorpion HK 4235-630 TDR (build in progress) Raptor G4 720e xnova 4530-525 Kosmik 200 Gaui X5 Jive 100 Scorpion 910, Jeti DS-16

02-11-2017, 10:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
kevindnyc Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jul 2015	Thank you John, much appreciated. I was really worried about the plastic boom clamp, should I replace it with metal? Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

02-11-2017, 12:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
kevindnyc Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jul 2015	Wow that's says alot john, I had screws backing out on my trex 500 plastic clamp that's why I was worried. But I guess I'll hold off on it. Mine is coming with the ridgid skids. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

02-14-2017, 02:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
kevindnyc Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jul 2015	Guys I really appreciate the help. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

02-14-2017, 05:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
john2kx Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2006	Kevin, 1. Have you got your motor, esc, fbl.? 2. Which pinion? Have you a head speed range in mind? 3. What kind of flying? Sport, 3D, smack? __________________ Gaui R5 Kosmik 200, Scorpion HK 4235-630 TDR (build in progress) Raptor G4 720e xnova 4530-525 Kosmik 200 Gaui X5 Jive 100 Scorpion 910, Jeti DS-16

02-15-2017, 11:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
kevindnyc Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jul 2015	I have a fully built fes kit with the formula tail box. Stock everything except I'm adding a HW100 V3 and ikon. I'm a mild to smack pilot. From reading I am aiming for 2500+ headspeed. The heli is not in my hands yet today or tomorrow Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

02-20-2017, 01:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
DanMcN Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2012	depending on servo: These are cheaper than servo gears. https://www.helidirect.com/helicopte...ervo-horn.html https://www.helidirect.com/helicopte...ervo-horn.html __________________ Diabolo 700, Oxy 5 Nitro, OMP M2, Futaba

02-21-2017, 08:39 AM	#13 (permalink)
kevindnyc Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jul 2015	Do those break in a crash better than the stock horns? I like horns that break Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

02-22-2017, 01:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
DanMcN Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2012	Arm has never broken for me but the arm to servo spline strip. Couple of crashes the link ball will pull out of the arm. Either one is better than a new servo gear set. __________________ Diabolo 700, Oxy 5 Nitro, OMP M2, Futaba

02-22-2017, 08:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
kevindnyc Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jul 2015	Great tips guys I'll get a set. So I finally got and setup the heli. This thing flies fantastic stock Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

02-24-2017, 08:13 PM	#17 (permalink)
bgymr Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2013	I think there are two upgrades for the x5 that make it a lot better to fly. The Nx4 yoke lowers the head by a couple cm. With the high battery and motor it really gives the bird an aggressive feel. The second is the tail Speed up pulley.

02-24-2017, 08:30 PM	#18 (permalink)
kevindnyc Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jul 2015	With the x4 yoke I need the x4 linkage rods and main shaft? Am I right? Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

03-13-2017, 06:38 PM	#19 (permalink)
robi1kenobi Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2011	Hey guys, will the Formula canopy fit the FES, or are any other upgrades needed? Don't like the FES canopy, but Formula one looks damn sexy

03-13-2017, 08:45 PM	#20 (permalink)
nflanagin Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2010	If you get the Gaui Formula canopy to replace your FES canopy the canopy comes with the special short canopy posts for the rear and you re-use the long FES posts in the front. If you get a different brand, you may need to get the short rear canopy posts. __________________ Agile 5.5, Logo 550sx, X5, Goblin 500, Oxy 3, Trex 450proV2, 250DFC #309

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