vw addict

iTrader: (38)

Thanks bro, I was leaving mine rear motor because a friend runs mid and wanted to see the difference. Obviously it sucks. So I'll kick his ass with the RB5 instead.

Cspurlock

iTrader: (31)

I totally agree, carpet and dirt are two different animals and there isn't just one universal answer to ur question.

If u really want your car to work well, and u really want some serious help with it, then I highly suggest that you break the car down and put a setup on it from petit rc. I would maybe try to pick through some of the pro setups that are in the carpet section and pick one of theirs( I would run a mid motor setup for sure). That will give u at least a fighting chance of being in the ballpark of having a correct setup. Then u can post any issues u r having here and which setup u r using, and we will b able to intelligently help u. I know it is not the answer u want to hear, but I think if u asked everyone on here that really was good at setting up their cars, I believe u would get a similar answer.

There r a lot of knowledgable people on this thread, so if u do this, I promise u will get some good help from us.

Just my 2 cents...

jackcarter3

iTrader: (6)

Anyone using straight rear camber links? I hate those funky angled kit ball cups.

Atomicsickness

iTrader: (26)

Yes. If you flip (right to left) your rear hubs you can run a straight link with no issues.

Jonny5

iTrader: (19)

That is the same way I installed the new Tresrey hubs on Cush's buggy.

jrock32

iTrader: (12)

Hey guys, what spur and pinion do you recommend I start with if running an Orion 9.5?

Also, is anyone running the gear diff? If so, what are your likes/dislikes?

Raul Garcia

iTrader: (79)

Ive done the same with my Tresrey hubs. straightening the camber link does shorten the overall length though if original holes are reused.

Jonny5

iTrader: (19)

We run 24-25/81 with an 8.5 and a little boost. I would think somewhere around there, or maybe up one tooth with no boost is a safe start.

Most guys running the gear diff just use black grease. We haven't even tried it though because the ball diff is awesome. With BFast carbide balls the diff will outlast the outdrives.

jrock32

iTrader: (12)

Great point on the BFast carbide balls.... Does the 81 spur come stock? And if I need to mess with gearing would you suggest adjusting the spur or pinion? Hopefully the pinion as its much easier to remove/replace!
Thanks for all the help so far guys, I'm fairly new to electric.

Jonny5

iTrader: (19)

No, an 87 comes stock but to get the ratio where you need it for most mod motors it won't fit with the size pinion you'll end up with. An 81 will do what you're looking to run no problem, and they are available from TD (CNC Machined) or RW (also machined). Tresrey also sells a layshaft/slipper hub set that allows you to use AE spurs on the car.

jackcarter3

iTrader: (6)

So I can just move the carbon bits on the tresrey hubs. I don't need to remove the entire hub and switch them right?

Jonny5

iTrader: (19)

That is correct.

vw addict

iTrader: (38)

Hey my slipper pads are really glazed, how are you guys cleaning yours? My A/E's I scrape with a razor, but these things are rubbery and I don't want to ruin them.

DBL15

iTrader: (8)

if glazed to bad just replace with the AE ones they are a direct fit orr RC Shox has some real good ones that once in you dont have to worry about any more

vw addict

iTrader: (38)

no way to clean the glaze off these?