Timritchieblue Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I think traxxas has increased the tolerances since first release. Doddy shimed his diffs, I couldn't get my truck to move after adding shims. Had to remove them. I have 7 full runs on my truck, only thing I've hurt has been 2 spur gears. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripoffbritain Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 The minute the slipper goes loose it's going to melt those spurs up, yea ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Yep I'm going to have to agree with Tim on this, the first 2 had some slop and play here and there nothing to worry about but this last one I got with the colour coded hubs and shocks just feels different tighter even the tyres feel different ! . Now I thought it was just my imagination on the tyres but ripoffbritian says the same about the tyres he just bought.. Maybe it got a little rework done down the road prior to releasing the V2 ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripoffbritain Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 It'll be interesting how the 8s boys get on down the road with their big tooth diffs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timritchieblue Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 My 1/5 motor will be here soon, guess I'll be 8s also. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 3 hours ago, Timritchieblue said: My 1/5 motor will be here soon, guess I'll be 8s also. What motor did you opt for ? Im thinking the the leopard 1340 but i want to see how the new Traxxas one performs first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timritchieblue Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) 20 hours ago, mydoddy69 said: What motor did you opt for ? Im thinking the the leopard 1340 but i want to see how the new Traxxas one performs first Bought a 730kv leopard, and a bunch of Pinions, 30,32,35,40,48T. Most run 48T with the 2028 castle 800kv. I have a 1090k Leopard I can try as well. Edited February 17, 2017 by Timritchieblue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mydoddy69 Posted February 17, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted February 17, 2017 Remember I had that issue fitting the Rock Passion ring and pinions to the new centre diff ? Well not no more The one on the left has had the centre mounting drill out as it not needed on the centre diff it's only used when you use the gears on the front and rear for the outdrives to bolt too.. Before it sat in like this Now it sits all the way in nice and snug Well chuffed with this 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripoffbritain Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Someone's done a pukka job on those bad boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocdcbr Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 23 hours ago, mydoddy69 said: Remember I had that issue fitting the Rock Passion ring and pinions to the new centre diff ? Well not no more The one on the left has had the centre mounting drill out as it not needed on the centre diff it's only used when you use the gears on the front and rear for the outdrives to bolt too.. Before it sat in like this Now it sits all the way in nice and snug Well chuffed with this Did u just drill it out yourself? ( was it easy? ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 1 hour ago, Ocdcbr said: Did u just drill it out yourself? ( was it easy? ) No I gave it to a mate of mine he did it at work for me. If you want to try it I'd get a 6.5mm calbalt bit and use a bench drill.. Normal HSS bits won't cut it Be careful though the end material is super thin and you need to go all the way down If you got a steady hand you might be all right using a cordless drill and a vice ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vettehigh Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I might have an in with getting the Snap On edition in the next few weeks. Prob from the dealer and I also have several others that if they win, they will sell it to me for a few hundred (they have no idea and don;t care what it is worth) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatWheels Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Great sell it to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady 2215 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Thinking of selling my xmaxx if anyone is interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I might know someone who wants it I'll PM you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripoffbritain Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 We're back again lol ten packs on Sunday no diff issues, just tore front bumper mount out and more damage to the shell, my shell is now 50% shoe goo, I really need that wheely bar when it comes available. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 29 minutes ago, Ripoffbritain said: We're back again lol ten packs on Sunday no diff issues, just tore front bumper mount out and more damage to the shell, my shell is now 50% shoe goo, I really need that wheely bar when it comes available. 5 runs in one day! I wish I had your time haha! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timritchieblue Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Ordered 2 #7712 for my body's,, hoping I can cover some holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Sounds like someone had a great weekend bashing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatWheels Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Timritchieblue said: Ordered 2 #7712 for my body's,, hoping I can cover some holes. I want one of those. It's a serious weak point on the shell need em in the U.K. asap Edited February 20, 2017 by FatWheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinga Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Well... i got my vxl8 replaced and i managed to snap a top control arm on the rear, so waiting on parts again, should be here tomorrow, so i got bored and stripped the car down to basically nothing. Washing all the plastic oiling all the bearings.. im getting slightly concerned i may not be able to rebuild it i brought some stainless steel replacement screws so all is good for spares its really easy to strip next up is the the front bulkhead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 (edited) 32 minutes ago, Dinga said: Well... i got my vxl8 replaced and i managed to snap a top control arm on the rear, so waiting on parts again, should be here tomorrow, so i got bored and stripped the car down to basically nothing. Washing all the plastic oiling all the bearings.. im getting slightly concerned i may not be able to rebuild it i brought some stainless steel replacement screws so all is good for spares its really easy to strip next up is the the front bulkhead. Welcome, and enjoy the rebuild!! I built mine from parts, and had a steel rule, hex drivers and my laptop open at the Traxxas X-Maxx downloads page when I was building it! Al. Edited February 20, 2017 by atom3624 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinga Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 (edited) I don't need instructions;) I hope haha. Going good so far steering is rebuilt and much free feeling than before i stripped it. Things to note the front diff was near empty of fluid, the center diff the fluid is very thick literally you can touch it and it does not really stick to your finger...I guess the center diff is supposed to be so thick? i have re filled the rear diff with 100k fluid and the front 50k. Edited February 20, 2017 by Dinga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripoffbritain Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Not getting mine wet again too much to clean up, All the crashes I've had and never broke a A-arm, oops shouldn't have said that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinga Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Im going to stop spaying wd40 on it that makes it harder to clean, and its waterproof so it helps the dam mud stick. I have the stainless steel screws should stop the rust a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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