pejota

iTrader: (12)

Update

I should have known it would be something stupid...

After cleaning the gear diff out and using some Tamiya grease i had laying around i ended up with the same problem. The gear diff still felt like it was locked up. So i backed the four screws out a half turn and it spins freely like it should.

So i truly had a locked up differential that turned out to be a mechanical issue and not a lubricant issue. I may reuse the 30K weight oil in the future. Right now it has Tamiya grease and two drops of the 30K oil. I'll do some testing and see if i get around the course any better.

Still gonna check on the Pro 4 outdrives combined with some AE gears. Should go something like this... Pro 4 outdrives, rings and bearings, TC3 diff bolt and screw assembly, Stealth gear and diff balls.

jbrow1

iTrader: (28)

So was the silicone fluid still in there, or had it leaked out? How were the tranny cases, did it get flung around in there? That's a good tip too, don't overtighten the screws. Thanks.

pejota

iTrader: (12)

Diff fluid was still there. Like i said it's Duratrax 30K weight, that's 30,000. And no, it wasn't flung around the case or leaking out of the drives.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXHFT5&P=7

The only thing i can really equate it to is Lucas Oil Additive you can pick up at any Auto Zone, etc.

Super thick, super sticky, it actually gets stringy when you squeeze it out of the bottle and it touches something.

I won't know until Wednesday how good or bad the diff is working now.

sun_dance

iTrader: (6)

Hi folks,

I wanted to upgrade the front shock towers in my ST, since my current ones have a hairline crack from the tower to the body mount assembly. Was wondering if anyone knows of any upgrade options?

Or if not, if anyone has some to spare...I'll pay shipping of course

Cheers

pejota

iTrader: (12)

According to Tower Hobbies you can get a direct replacement made of the same plastic or a graphite upgrade which should be stiffer, but some people think more brittle than original.

I'd buy the graphite honestly for the rigidity which will make the shocks do their job and make handling more predictable and consistent.

I've also read that the Losi XX-T towers are a direct fit and provide more tuning options, i.e. more holes to mount stuff.

If you have a local hobby shop they might have replacements on the wall.

sun_dance

iTrader: (6)

Thanks for the advice on the parts...but if I can get something with more options, that would be even better. So is there anyone who can confirm that the Losi XX-T towers will work on my rig?

tmail55

iTrader: (61)

Until I ran out of them I put XXT front AND rear shock towers on a ST.

Front shock tower is a direct fit.

Rear shock tower you will need to remove the material between the two bottom mount holes so you can bolt up to the ST bottom hole.

XXT rear shock tower have double mount holes so you can raise or lower the tower, it's a tuning option.

sun_dance

iTrader: (6)

good to know...now i'll be on the look out for XXT towers...BTW, do I still need the DTX body mount or is the XXT one interchangeable as well?

evaderbx2012

Hi I'm new to the site and have had an Evader BX for about 6 years now and want to give it a good upgrade starting with a brushless motor and esc possibly a combo if it saves money. The thing is I only have a little over $100 to spend on it. Thanks.

tmail55

iTrader: (61)

body mount will interchange

tmail55

iTrader: (61)

$100 and BL = not enough $$$$$

You may find a deal on ebay.

IF you don't beef up the trans, a 13.5/17.5 BL could be the limit. I've ripped them up with a 27 turn race motor!!!

As with any motor (brush or brushless) watch your slipper setting.

Some GOOD ST/BX info here
http://www.t3t4webservice.com/Dur1.html

and a MOD BX here
http://www.t3t4webservice.com/E_B.html

drive2survive

iTrader: (23)

one thing for sure fellas, this has been a great advertisment for duratrax almost makes ya wanna go out and buy one

evaderbx2012

so what would be a good upgrade to compete with the nitros that doesnt break the bank. i plan on upgrading the tranny and everything elso once i get a new motor and esc.

Mattcar

yeah sure

evaderbx2012

what would you guys say about putting the traxxas velineon brushless system in my bx? it is about $125 at my local hobby shop. what then should i do for strengthening it i read about the team associated parts fitting in the evader but which model and parts are it?