Yoshimoto Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 (edited) Picked this up from a local RC head-quite tidy-very strong engine and never messed with. Ive never had a 1/8th Traxxas before and i think im probably going to stick with one for some time-i really like some of the features and can see that its a top quality model. This one has no shell and some T-Maxx wheels and tyres on it but after replacing the radio with my Spektrum combo and putting a new shift servo and a handful of dust seals on it,its had its 1st couple of tanks through it today. 2 bolt engine removal is a breeze,turnbuckles turn between fingers,dust seals everywhere,optical shift safety switch,super quality plastics im blown away,and really like the low profile stance. http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/29915-/ http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/29916-/ http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/29920-/ http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/29919-/ http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/29918-/ http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/29917-/ http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/29921-/ http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/29922-/ http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/29923-/ Yoshi Edited July 22, 2014 by Yoshimoto 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Very nice. I don't suppose it matters, but it looks like all four shocks are back to front, the ERBE and Summit layout has them the other way around. You might want to switch to RPM wishbones, particularly at the rear as they remove the tie-rods which are a weak point. You'll need the true-track rears for that. The Crown gears are very weak in the diffs, try not to land under power or fit a monster of an engine and they'll be OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlton Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 back shocks are right way front wrong way, you want the shock body end fastened to the chassis mount so the shock itself is not moving back and forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoshimoto Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 Yeah i think your right-although the shocks are pretty well oil filled i can hear a little air in one of em at the front-i may swap the shocks around to quiet em down. Yoshi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoshimoto Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 Nope they really all want a rebuild,ive swapped the fronts orientation-one of you may know if the T-Maxx and Revo share the same wheel/tyre size? Yoshi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Yes, exactly the same size. Just standard MT boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchrodeMode Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 one of you may know if the T-Maxx and Revo share the same wheel/tyre size? Yoshi Yes and no. Your Revo has the older 14mm hex, you can use T-Maxx wheels/tires but they would have to come from the 2.5 or an older 3.3 Maxx....unless you convert to 17mm hexes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoshimoto Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 That makes sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andythecrane Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Its a nice clean machine. It looks funny with the Max boots on. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoshimoto Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 Ha ha-my mate stopped in the street on the way home;rolled the window down and asked-why u got maxx wheels on it?-its all i got for now Yoshi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andythecrane Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 It will probably work well with the Max boots. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I have three Traxxas rigs with Chevrons, love em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoshimoto Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 I cant pick faults with them as yet-they just work for now. Yoshi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoshimoto Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 Ok so i got round to rebuilding the shocks-rears fine...but the fronts.... The pistons are super tight in the shock bodies-seriously-with no oil in em but lubricated i can hardly move them by hand-ive seen somthing similar before when someone used mineral oil instead of the proper stuff and the seals expanded,but the pistons are soooo tight-any ideas or experience of this? Ive got them out easy enough but wondering what to do before rebuilding em? Yoshi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andythecrane Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Shock rebuild kits ate buttons. There is two to choose from, most people use the variable damping kit. I have the part number some where. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoshimoto Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 Yeah i had a look at them,MS are out of stock at mo,but i think ive sussed it.While reassembling i notice that they are sensitive to the amount of torque you put on the nut that holds the piston..ill try a rebuild for now and see what i think... Yoshi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoshimoto Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 RESULT Its not all bad,a swift rebuild with green slime and some careful assembly has them back to tip top performance It seems that the old oils had degraded somewhat and taken on similar properties as 'bog watter'-a decent clean before refilling has them sweet again. Yoshi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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