Kpowell911 Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 Having big problems! Took it out to a large dry park earlier, First proper run, Speed is absolutley scary! Its so fast, And the brakes can sent it into a front flip! Seriously, you dont ride on the rear wheels, or the wheeley bar you ride on the wing. However, 2 Speed passes is all i managaged. After then it was pretty down on power. Br ought it in, Smoke, EVERYWHERE. Thankfully, not from the ESC or Motor, but from the slipper clutch (which is at stock setting), Really hot temps from the slipper and motor plate (hot as a nitro engine when running for a full tank! Ive loosened off the spur and tested it, and after about 15 attemps ive got it right, but its still very loose to me. No wheelies at all, and its very slow accelerating, hills are a struggle. IF i tighten it just a 1/16th, I get the performance im after but the excessive heat comes back after a few mins Anyone know what I can do? IS there an aftermarket slipper avaliable? Could my mesh be too tight? Also, the stock pinion keeps working its way loose, which is very annoying! Going to see what the aftermarket ones ive ordered are like. However, I was grinning like mad though when I first did a speed run Just want to sort these little problems out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Having big problems! Took it out to a large dry park earlier, First proper run, Speed is absolutley scary! Its so fast, And the brakes can sent it into a front flip! Seriously, you dont ride on the rear wheels, or the wheeley bar you ride on the wing. However, 2 Speed passes is all i managaged. After then it was pretty down on power. Br ought it in, Smoke, EVERYWHERE. Thankfully, not from the ESC or Motor, but from the slipper clutch (which is at stock setting), Really hot temps from the slipper and motor plate (hot as a nitro engine when running for a full tank! Ive loosened off the spur and tested it, and after about 15 attemps ive got it right, but its still very loose to me. No wheelies at all, and its very slow accelerating, hills are a struggle. IF i tighten it just a 1/16th, I get the performance im after but the excessive heat comes back after a few mins Anyone know what I can do? IS there an aftermarket slipper avaliable? Could my mesh be too tight? Also, the stock pinion keeps working its way loose, which is very annoying! Going to see what the aftermarket ones ive ordered are like. However, I was grinning like mad though when I first did a speed run Just want to sort these little problems out That could've been a tight mesh, just need to practice that. Bin the pinion, they're ally crap and will continue to come loose. The stock slipper is more than man enough for the job, sounds like teething probs, but if the slipper was loose to start with, you may have just burnt it out, in which case it'll be a new one that you'll need. But when this is all sorted you'll be pleased as punch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 well im off tomorrow and going out with the mrs tonight, and I dont want to get shouted at, So im going to have a look at it all tomorrow, Im expecting to at least buy a new slipper, And i did think my mesh was too tight anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Most of us have done that, have a good night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Run it 1/4 of a turn from fully tightened and you won't have the smoking issue. It won't slip as often and it will be much punchier and harder to control, but it won't burn out the clutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 Ordered a slipper rebuild kit, Still waiting on my pinions from tower (its been 16 days since shipped?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Your pinions will arrive any day now, usually in a box you could fit your head in. Once these teething problems are sorted you'll be flying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 i think they tried to delvier all my pinion and spurs from Tower today, But theres a customs charge or Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Unlucky this time, you must have just tipped the scales. The limit is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I had the same problem as well. The slipper pad backing plate had melted onto the spur gear and the bearing balls turned into dust. I've replaced the bearing with a ceramic one and it's been fine since, I also have the slipper pretty tight too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creamsodauk Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 just thrown two 4000mah 2s lipos into my brushed revo, had a bit off a time switching over to ec3 plugs due to 10 awg wires being overkill for trx plugs. Anyway all i can say is compared to the 3000mah 8.4 nimh you get with the revo, lipo is far far more fun and powerful! Wheelies at less then half throttle and it will sit grinding along on its wing for as long as you like lol, noticeable power increase both in terms of torque and top speed and runs times look to be much better aswell! highly recommended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 just thrown two 4000mah 2s lipos into my brushed revo, had a bit off a time switching over to ec3 plugs due to 10 awg wires being overkill for trx plugs. Anyway all i can say is compared to the 3000mah 8.4 nimh you get with the revo, lipo is far far more fun and powerful! Wheelies at less then half throttle and it will sit grinding along on its wing for as long as you like lol, noticeable power increase both in terms of torque and top speed and runs times look to be much better aswell! highly recommended What LVC are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creamsodauk Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 a cheap one from hobby city, soldered on the esc to the bec side. Didnt let it get low enough to test it today. I also velcroed on a voltage checking unit which i can whip off and plug into the battery on the bec to be sure, i may even run with this plugged in to keep an eye on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted January 24, 2010 Author Share Posted January 24, 2010 Right, My dad paid the customs charge and picked up the package of pinions from tower, in a huge box lol! Anyway, My stock spur was slightly stripped, So I went with a 65t Spur. I got rid of that horrible 18t pinion and went with a 19T Brand new slipper kit, Rebuilt and then installed and meshed the 19t Pinion with the 65t Spur. Seriously, it meshes and rolls so much smoother with the new pinion, the stock 18t with the MMM combo is so terrible! Its running excellent, Rediculous power, Rolling wheelies on none peaked Lipo's! Im thinking of going to a 21t pinion as temps seemed ok and it may cure the rather annoying rolling wheelies! Absolutely love it! As for lipo, going from nimh to lipo isa more impressive step up than going from brushed to brushless. It may cost alot, But id never go back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted January 24, 2010 Author Share Posted January 24, 2010 A said, Pics Included pinion scratched because it came loose and rubbed on the motor mount Stock spur a little worn when pinion came loose New lot installed and ready to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creamsodauk Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 wow you really have your shocks wound down! mine today with the new lipos powering the brushed set up cocks its rear wheels on turning and slowing. Will need tweaking for sure but mine will wheely entire car parks on half throttle which wowed a few people lol Cant wait to get a brushless system just a case of picking which now! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Glad you got it sorted, my pinion and spur looked exactly the same, lol! Cheap ally crap. For sure, try the 21, you'll know if the ESCs not happy as the fan will cut in a lot more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted January 25, 2010 Author Share Posted January 25, 2010 Im just waiting on red aluminium gtr shocks and this baby is finisged slash 4x4 and a crawler are next on the list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 (edited) Im just waiting on red aluminium gtr shocks and this baby is finisged slash 4x4 and a crawler are next on the list Nice shopping list, I took out the fleet yesterday, but had to steer round all the puddles. Can't wait for my Summit to arrive, gonna take it straight out the box and into something very wet! Did you see the vid link I sent you? This one. Edited January 25, 2010 by mrclive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted January 25, 2010 Author Share Posted January 25, 2010 I browse on my phone alot so ill watch it later. Wouldnt mind a Summit. Theres a few instock in my local hobby shop! Very big! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted January 27, 2010 Author Share Posted January 27, 2010 Everyone who owns an E-Revo Brushed, Go buy an MM Combo, Even if you miss a mortgage payment to do it. Its absolutely insane even on 4S. I dread to think what 6S is like. I feel so sorry for the wheely bar and wing, seriously, ive yet to get a top speed run! Even travelling at 3/4 throttle, then going to full throttle, you will pop the front wheels so high you by pass the wheely bar and ride on the wing! Im geared 19/65, Seriously, I Cant wait to ger this up, I got 25 mins out of my batteries and it was still pulling, however most of the time it was me chasing it cause ID rolled it. Seriously, if you floor it from a standstill, it will end up on its roof. Temps were fine, Fan wasnt on and i could hold my hand on the motor all day. So impressed with how strong the E-Revo is, Mines reletively stock and i had some bad crashes and all is cool. I need to gear up however, Bored of wheelies now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Everyone who owns an E-Revo Brushed, Go buy an MM Combo, Even if you miss a mortgage payment to do it. Its absolutely insane even on 4S. I dread to think what 6S is like. I feel so sorry for the wheely bar and wing, seriously, ive yet to get a top speed run! Even travelling at 3/4 throttle, then going to full throttle, you will pop the front wheels so high you by pass the wheely bar and ride on the wing! Im geared 19/65, Seriously, I Cant wait to ger this up, I got 25 mins out of my batteries and it was still pulling, however most of the time it was me chasing it cause ID rolled it. Seriously, if you floor it from a standstill, it will end up on its roof. Temps were fine, Fan wasnt on and i could hold my hand on the motor all day. So impressed with how strong the E-Revo is, Mines reletively stock and i had some bad crashes and all is cool. I need to gear up however, Bored of wheelies now Told you you'd like it, my personal record is approx 300mtrs wheelie, building up to 3/4 throttle. Big fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 Red Alloy Shocks arrived today Will fit them tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Red Alloy Shocks arrived today Will fit them tomorrow Broke a tie rod today, fixed it today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 im slacking i know, Would have been able to fit them today, But had to sort some stuff out on my stupid real car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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