Tug Posted July 15, 2016 Author Share Posted July 15, 2016 12 hours ago, jdbarnes80 said: How is best to do that? Sent from my Vodafone Smart ultra 6 using Tapatalk Temp gun, ten quid off ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdbarnes80 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Sent from my Vodafone Smart ultra 6 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixelJunkie Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Hi taking delivery of a Scorpion VE as had my eye on one for a while this week just wondering any advice or upgrade tips? So far I've ordered some t-bones and might put larger pinion on, also heard to put some better rear tyres on. Cheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdbarnes80 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 My essential list in order. #1Diff. #2 Rear tyres (proline badlands). #3 Hardened steal gear (the one after the pinion). Only a crazy person would disagree with my #1. Read back through the thread to Tugs notes on the diff, but basically buy a CEN diff, mod it and it fits and lasts foreverever, they can take a while to source so get that on order now. Sent from my Vodafone Smart ultra 6 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdbarnes80 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Otherwise pretty indestructible! Sent from my Vodafone Smart ultra 6 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixelJunkie Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Hi Guys, Could I go upto 6s with a new ESC on my xxl ve or would maybe need to upgrade diff and spur gear? Maybe 5s is better? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdbarnes80 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 If you ran it on a 1s you'd still need the upgraded diff! Sent from my Vodafone Smart ultra 6 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixelJunkie Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 If you ran it on a 1s you'd still need the upgraded diff! Sent from my Vodafone Smart ultra 6 using Tapatalk Ah ok lol! What is the mod to the diff any links? Pointers? Cheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixelJunkie Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Guess this is the diff? http://www.dollarhobbyz.com/products/cen-1-8-gst-e-brushless-front-or-rear-differential-bulkhead?variant=10906718081 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdbarnes80 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 #323 has a link about it Sent from my Vodafone Smart ultra 6 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdbarnes80 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Guess this is the diff? http://www.dollarhobbyz.com/products/cen-1-8-gst-e-brushless-front-or-rear-differential-bulkhead?variant=10906718081 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Looks correct to me, but all that plastic goes in the bin as its just the insides you need. Sent from my Vodafone Smart ultra 6 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixelJunkie Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Ok thanks for responding and your info appreciate it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdbarnes80 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Ok thanks for responding and your info appreciate it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk No worries, other people helped me when mine first turned up, but it wasn't until a few diff's later I saw the need for the diff. Sent from my Vodafone Smart ultra 6 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixelJunkie Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Do you know what the weak point is in the diff? Would shimming help and making pins from drill bits? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdbarnes80 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Do you know what the weak point is in the diff? Would shimming help and making pins from drill bits? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk My theory is that the plastic housing causes too much flex and movement in holding everything together, causing a lot of mush with the 4x tiny gears inside the diff. The Cen diff is a one time fix, haven't heard of any fails, I've already forgotten about the import duty I had to pay on it, at the time I wasn't too impressed. Sent from my Vodafone Smart ultra 6 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixelJunkie Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 My theory is that the plastic housing causes too much flex and movement in holding everything together, causing a lot of mush with the 4x tiny gears inside the diff. The Cen diff is a one time fix, haven't heard of any fails, I've already forgotten about the import duty I had to pay on it, at the time I wasn't too impressed. Sent from my Vodafone Smart ultra 6 using Tapatalk Ok thanks I am over in USA in October for work so might pick one up while I am there Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duo Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Thinking of selling mine never got round to running it yet. That's really bad two years and it's still in the box the laziness. Wanted the diff upgrade sorted before I ran it. But don't have the skill set to do it. What price do you think it would go for never been run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 4 hours ago, Duo said: Thinking of selling mine never got round to running it yet. That's really bad two years and it's still in the box the laziness. Wanted the diff upgrade sorted before I ran it. But don't have the skill set to do it. What price do you think it would go for never been run. Tug knows a guy who can do the diffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtbag Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Hi Gents, Has been a while since I've shown my face here, still have my BXXLVE and thinking of bringing it down from the loft for a spin once the weather warms up. I remember that one of my beadlock hex's is split and I'm thinking of splashing out on some quality ones. Was hoping to get some input from you guys. Any suggestions are appreciated as always.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duo Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Quick question the diff mod used a diff from the cen collosus can't find that part online anymore. But the diff for cen Reaper is now out and looks similar is this same diff used for collosus . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixelJunkie Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Quick question the diff mod used a diff from the cen collosus can't find that part online anymore. But the diff for cen Reaper is now out and looks similar is this same diff used for collosus . It's highly possible there's a CEN colossus group on Facebook not sure if you can ask on there. Dan Ransom is your man [emoji1303]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duo Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Not on Facebook not really into it. Seen picture of new diff looks like same one. Might get one good excuse to buy reaper if not correct diff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdbarnes80 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 There's one on eBay cen gst diff £30+£7 postageSent from my Vodafone Smart ultra 6 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixelJunkie Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I ran mine this week with 16t pinion on 6s with the CEN Diff mod it's excellent if not a little lively! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 What kV can have you installed? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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