Krakentuned RC
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CURRENT PROJECT: Raptor R
COLLECTION:
X-MAXX (Post #1, Post #3)
RUSTLER 4X4 (Post #9)
DRAG SLASH #1 (Post #12, Post #15)
DRAG SLASH #2 (Post #17)
DRAG SLASH #3 (Post #19)
BIGFOOT 2WD (Post #20)
TRX-4 #1 (Post #21)
SLASH 4X4 (Post #23)
TRX-4 #2 (Post #24)
RUSTLER 2WD (Post #30)
INDESTRUCTIBLE X-MAXX
My goal was to make it "indestructible," or at least as resilient to destruction as it could possibly be. I think I've succeeded. First part that went out was my spur and pinion. I initially replaced it with stock components but realized that they would continue to be a problem. After some research I went ahead and ordered a B&M Belt Kit. I've been using this same kit for over three years and had to replace only one belt. I'm currently running a 15/30 set which is good for mid-50s.
The steering servo was another common failure point so I replaced that with a ProModeler DS1155BLHV. I run it on a 2S battery pack and it has been absolutely phenomenal. To further reinforce the steering I went with a Integy steering brace, Traxxas upgraded servo saver spring, and ProModeler HD Servo arm. I haven't had a single issue.
The differentials were the next area of concern so I began to think about how I could reinforce them. The answer was pretty simple and required the use of TRA7781X aluminum housing typically used for the center differential. The internals are the same but required that I use TRA7783X to make the original spider gears fit.
Bearings, bearings, bearings. The X-Maxx chewed through the stock ones like breakfast. I initially upgraded to the RPM carriers with their supplied larger bearings. But after burning through a few of the RPM bearings I went with FastEddy bearings. I ran it like this for the better part of a year until Traxxas released the TRA7752X upgraded carriers, which I changed out too. I may upgrade to the XRT carriers as those have some improvements over the current design.
I'm only allowed 10 pictures per post, so there will be a part 2 coming shortly!
COLLECTION:
X-MAXX (Post #1, Post #3)
RUSTLER 4X4 (Post #9)
DRAG SLASH #1 (Post #12, Post #15)
DRAG SLASH #2 (Post #17)
DRAG SLASH #3 (Post #19)
BIGFOOT 2WD (Post #20)
TRX-4 #1 (Post #21)
SLASH 4X4 (Post #23)
TRX-4 #2 (Post #24)
RUSTLER 2WD (Post #30)
INDESTRUCTIBLE X-MAXX
My goal was to make it "indestructible," or at least as resilient to destruction as it could possibly be. I think I've succeeded. First part that went out was my spur and pinion. I initially replaced it with stock components but realized that they would continue to be a problem. After some research I went ahead and ordered a B&M Belt Kit. I've been using this same kit for over three years and had to replace only one belt. I'm currently running a 15/30 set which is good for mid-50s.
The steering servo was another common failure point so I replaced that with a ProModeler DS1155BLHV. I run it on a 2S battery pack and it has been absolutely phenomenal. To further reinforce the steering I went with a Integy steering brace, Traxxas upgraded servo saver spring, and ProModeler HD Servo arm. I haven't had a single issue.
The differentials were the next area of concern so I began to think about how I could reinforce them. The answer was pretty simple and required the use of TRA7781X aluminum housing typically used for the center differential. The internals are the same but required that I use TRA7783X to make the original spider gears fit.
Bearings, bearings, bearings. The X-Maxx chewed through the stock ones like breakfast. I initially upgraded to the RPM carriers with their supplied larger bearings. But after burning through a few of the RPM bearings I went with FastEddy bearings. I ran it like this for the better part of a year until Traxxas released the TRA7752X upgraded carriers, which I changed out too. I may upgrade to the XRT carriers as those have some improvements over the current design.
I'm only allowed 10 pictures per post, so there will be a part 2 coming shortly!
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