.AJ. Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 (edited) The proper term is "lockouts" that's why you have got confused, lockers are for the diffs Edited July 15, 2015 by .AJ. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.Son Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Ah, that's it.. Any idea about brush paints for a lexan interior? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Yes enamel will work and is what i've used. Bear two things in mind though: 1. Ensure you scuff up the areas you want to paint first or it wont take hold. Use a brillo, dish washing scour pad. 2. Appreciate that if the lexan flexes sufficiently the enamel will flake off. It's best to use a type of paint called Polycarbonate (as you likely already know) as it retains its flexibility. But it generally comes in spray form rather than in little pots. If you don't find some in pots, then let me know as i'd like to have some. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.Son Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Z, I'm sure you've probably already seen this guys vid, but it's a good demonstration of how useful the roll (sway) bar disconnects are: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aUwq1EkjtRw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Aye I've seen that particular build thread with Rat Boy, as I call him. Take it from me though, no matter what you do with the Yeti you'll never make it a competent crawler - it's just not what it's designed for. Don't get me wrong, you can still have fun following the Wraiths up and down the technical challenges, but you'll never do it with the same grace or control as them. It tends to be a rather crass (but gloriously impressive) display of power as you bang on full throttle to raz it up and over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 I ended up with gpm ones from asiatees came as a set of 5, 1x servo link 2x stearing arms 2x top links. Good quality I've not managed to bend or damage them yet!http://www.asiatees.com/display?Axial-Yeti-Parts-Hop-Ups-Upgrades&brand=Axial&model=Yeti&id=102115&pid=1 Thanks Shaun, that's definitely a option I reckon Cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.Son Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 (edited) Personally I wouldn't fit the alloy a arm's as they have a habbit of bending, unlike plastic which will absorb some impact and spring back into shape. If I was to upgrade I'd fit plastic RPM's Edited July 15, 2015 by J.A.Son Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.Son Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 BTW, here's a Yeti making a good fist of being a SC truck! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=E7NOZbJEqtU Brilliantly produced video too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Personally I wouldn't fit the alloy a arm's as they have a habbit of bending, unlike plastic which will absorb some impact and spring back into shape. If I was to upgrade I'd fit plastic RPM's I can't help agree with that one - something I'll not add onto my yeti. I like how those and the hinge screws are cheap insurance essentially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Rpm arms already fitted to mine, just want some adjustable top links now.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mond Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Got a question for those experience with Yeti's - I'm deciding what to do when I get one, I'm very tempted by the Trophy Truck conversion with the Twin Hammers trailing arms, however it will need an open rear diff. I gather the stock yeti is a locked rear diff. Is there a good aftermarket Yeti axle housing that allows for an open diff? I read that you can convert the stock one to open but it's not sealed and will leak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 It's fairly straight forwards as you just put a set of spider gears in there, but the problem you'll face is sealing in the diff fluid like you can on the front. Read this: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/axial-yeti/520905-open-diff-rear-end.html#post5126205 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.Son Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 That's a good link. I actually hadn't thought about the fact you can't install output shafts whilst assembling the diff! After read that thread it seems some thick grease should do the trick. The good thing is it's quick and easy to get to the rear diff to top up occasionally. Also it seems that the hpi spiders etc are compatible, but from a quick side by side comparison that's about it, as the driver cups on the Yeti are bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mond Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Thanks. Saw a few links and videos of guys doing this. Can this conversion be done on any of the Vanquish or SSD axles? Wondering if the losi diff grease might be a better alternative to diff oil dribbling out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.Son Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Mond, using grease sounds like a reasonable idea to me. Although, something like 500,000 wt diff oil doesn't exactly dribble Imo, grease will probably last a little longer, but give a more open diff action, where as 500k oil more of a locked diff but may leak easier? Either way it's not a huge job accessing the rear diff to top-up. It could possibly be done without actually opening the diff case through the output shaft holes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mond Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Another question as I price things up - I have a Castle Mamba Max Pro SCT edition and a Castle 2400kv 1415 which I could use to put in this and run it on 3S. I have a feeling the motor would be complete overkill. Thoughts? Possible get a higher KV sensored motor, since the ESC can do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.Son Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Anyone running Axial CVD's notice them clicking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Another member of the club here... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Anyone running Axial CVD's notice them clicking? Mine didn't click, nope. They bent well enough, but no clicking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Yeah I had that issue of clicking after fitting the rpm arms, alloy hubs and knuckles, if you take out the little rubber shim from the diff output and then try it. Might mean you need to adjust camber or find a thinner rubber shim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Did Robb Haze ever post up his Yeti? I looked for about the first 15 pages then ended up skipping to the end Be interesting to see a Yeti that's too fast... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.Son Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Yeah I had that issue of clicking after fitting the rpm arms, alloy hubs and knuckles, if you take out the little rubber shim from the diff output and then try it. Might mean you need to adjust camber or find a thinner rubber shim Thanks Gaz, I didn't notice there was an I ring in the outdrives Tbh, the camber isn't right yet, so that could be it, as it's only the one side. So I'll try that first, then the doughnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Glad to be of help mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Did Robb Haze ever post up his Yeti? I looked for about the first 15 pages then ended up skipping to the end Be interesting to see a Yeti that's too fast... Haha did he fuxk as like! I actually saw it on Scaler when he sold it - it was basic, so I'm not sure what planet he was on when making the above statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I wonder if it was the same one I spoke to him about on there, if it was then it was hardly hopped up to the point it couldn't go any further. Certainly not to the point it was too fast lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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