Build, Break, Repair, Repeat.

[hamz9561]

I just converted my RC-18's to LiPo. I was running a 3S in it and blew the steering tie rod out of the cup and had the CVD come out of the diff cup and endo. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement ball cup for a widetrack conversion the 18T?

My 18R caught a crack and rolled throwing the 2S LiPo, RX and the ESC out of the Carbon Fiber Chassis. The accident ripped the switch wiring out of my Mamba 25. I wish I had a camera to catch the carnage! Anyway, rather than deciding to try and repair the switch and solder it back on the circuit board, I went ahead and bought the Mamba Micro Pro. I haven't run it, yet, but that is the plan for today.

Hopefully, nothing else will break today, but fixng these little beasts isn't really expensive and is half of the fun.

 

[Lessen]

I'm sort of confused on which part you are looking for. A ball cup end for the steering?

 

[hamz9561]

I'm looking for the socket that fits over the ball for the extended track conversion. Sorry about the confusion.

 

[Lessen]

Is it not a standard 1:18 size ball? I'm guessing you just need something that's longer than stock. Mini-T ends are longer I believe.

 

[hamz9561]

Thanks. I'll check it out next time I'm at the hobbyshop.

 

[kswiencki]

I'm pretty sure if you could use the propulse hardware kits for your problem, if you could find them.. start calling local radio shacks! they are rediculously cheap.. like less than 2 bucks

 

[x_doug_x]

sell me the esc with the ripped plug?

 

[hamz9561]

sell me the esc with the ripped plug?

I'm just going to solder a new switch on it and keep it as a spare.

Update:

I ran the -18r with the new Mamba in it and it runs great. I was running it with a 2s and separated the tire from the wheel because they ballooned so large! Then while i was slowing to turn around I noticed that the right front wheel wasn't turning. I blew another diff...

I've ordered a pair of MIP superdiffs to replace both of the stockers. I've also been painting some new lids for both of my RC18s and I'll post some pics of them when I get some pics taken.

 

[hamz9561]

Lessen, you were right! Thanks for the suggestion. I was out beating on the -18t at the local park and ripped another of the long ball sockets out of the tie-rod. This one broke just behind the ball cup itself. That's what I get for catching some air and then trying to turn on landing.

It was great watching the little truck scooting along like a Baja 500 modified truck. The rooster-tail of dust was great. Too bad that I broke it again after only 20-minutes of running. Guess I better get fixing it.