22LikesTeam Durango DEX410 4WD 1/10 Off-Road Buggy Thread
08-07-2010, 01:27 PM
#1066
Some say the ball cups dont pop off and some say they do pop off like the post b4 this one grrrr so what ball cups would be a direct replacent? Would i have to replace the ball studs also?
08-07-2010, 02:11 PM
#1067
This car is really a piece of art, I love the layout and design, everything is centered, But why not a CF chassis? I bet if someone designed a CF chassis for this car they would sell like hot cakes.
08-08-2010, 07:19 AM
#1068
Hey! If you were out there wednesday I was running my Dex. I finally got some laps on it.
The aluminum front hingepin holders are a MUST
IRCR likes Losi BK rears and taper pins in the pink compound. I run pro-line suburb clays also.
I'm running dark green springs front, light green springs rear, losi 25f 30r, rear shocks one out from furthest in, 10k front 5k rear diff... some other stuff I'm sure I'm forgetting but it was pretty hooked up. My rod ends keep popping off though.
The aluminum front hingepin holders are a MUST
IRCR likes Losi BK rears and taper pins in the pink compound. I run pro-line suburb clays also.
I'm running dark green springs front, light green springs rear, losi 25f 30r, rear shocks one out from furthest in, 10k front 5k rear diff... some other stuff I'm sure I'm forgetting but it was pretty hooked up. My rod ends keep popping off though.
08-08-2010, 01:03 PM
#1069
I've had my full spec DEX410 for about a year now. And like you for ages I was fighting the temp beast..
6 months ago I got fed up with running high temps all the time so I sat down to try and sort it out and what I found was there are several areas which may be "binding"
1. CVDs: make sure the threadlock you use isn't causing the CVDs to be even the slightest bit stiff. I currently run a bicycle chain lube in all my cvds. I spray a bit in before each race.
2. Diffs: take them out and turn them with your hand close to your ear. they should run quiet without ANY grinding noise at all. The metal gears take forever to wear down, so any high point will cause heat in your motor and ESC.
3. Spur: I'm not sure how you normally run your mesh in other cars, but In a 44 I would run fairly close tolerances. In the Rango, I run pretty loose.
4. Check bearings regularly
After checking all of these areas meticulously, I now run my Rango with a 21/87 or 22/87 gearing with LRP X12 4.5 & a Tekin RSPro v208.
It's crazy fast, but I can run a whole pack through it and the motor will be about 65ish*C and the ESC will have 6/7 lights flashing occasionally I might catch a glimpse of all 7 lights flashing for a sec then back to 6.
The soldering posts measure high 60*C.
Hope this helps.
PS. It's often said that the Rango is a "noisy" car. If this is the case, then there is some binding going on.
My Rango is now no louder than my B44.
Disclaimer: I'm not suggesting anyone run 4.5T in their DEX410, I just like the amount of power. Most guys I know who own a DEX410 are running 7.5, 6.5 or 5.5 motors..
Cheers
LJ
6 months ago I got fed up with running high temps all the time so I sat down to try and sort it out and what I found was there are several areas which may be "binding"
1. CVDs: make sure the threadlock you use isn't causing the CVDs to be even the slightest bit stiff. I currently run a bicycle chain lube in all my cvds. I spray a bit in before each race.
2. Diffs: take them out and turn them with your hand close to your ear. they should run quiet without ANY grinding noise at all. The metal gears take forever to wear down, so any high point will cause heat in your motor and ESC.
3. Spur: I'm not sure how you normally run your mesh in other cars, but In a 44 I would run fairly close tolerances. In the Rango, I run pretty loose.
4. Check bearings regularly
After checking all of these areas meticulously, I now run my Rango with a 21/87 or 22/87 gearing with LRP X12 4.5 & a Tekin RSPro v208.
It's crazy fast, but I can run a whole pack through it and the motor will be about 65ish*C and the ESC will have 6/7 lights flashing occasionally I might catch a glimpse of all 7 lights flashing for a sec then back to 6.
The soldering posts measure high 60*C.
Hope this helps.
PS. It's often said that the Rango is a "noisy" car. If this is the case, then there is some binding going on.
My Rango is now no louder than my B44.
Disclaimer: I'm not suggesting anyone run 4.5T in their DEX410, I just like the amount of power. Most guys I know who own a DEX410 are running 7.5, 6.5 or 5.5 motors..
Cheers
LJ
08-08-2010, 01:18 PM
#1070
Thats a good question on bearings, what is the best balance of durability and cost? Not looking for "ceramic all the way, you get what you pay". Or is that really the truth about bearings. Reason is as tight as most of them fit I cant imagine any of them coming of in a reusable condition!
08-08-2010, 03:05 PM
#1072
the truth about bearings is that if the bearings is in a location where it gets lots of load then ceramic is hands down superior. they're soooo much more durable it's ridiculous.
However, some areas don't really receive much load, and so even steel bearings will last for a long time.
Just ask pan car guys how much longer a ceramic bearing lasts in the diff hub compared to even the best steel bearing..it's because that bearing is so sideloaded that it sees tons of wear, and steel just cant cope.
I doubt the durango has anything that loaded....
However, some areas don't really receive much load, and so even steel bearings will last for a long time.
Just ask pan car guys how much longer a ceramic bearing lasts in the diff hub compared to even the best steel bearing..it's because that bearing is so sideloaded that it sees tons of wear, and steel just cant cope.
I doubt the durango has anything that loaded....
Cant wait for next weekend!
08-09-2010, 07:42 AM
#1077
08-09-2010, 09:56 PM
#1079
I need a diff ring gear.. the 3 missing teeth are now about 8-12 missing teeth.
If someone has one I'll gladly buy it off them.
I need to get this ballcup issue and a ring gear and I'll be set. This thing is a beast and I don't even have it running or set up right.
08-10-2010, 07:54 AM
#1080
What ballcups and balls are people running?
I need a diff ring gear.. the 3 missing teeth are now about 8-12 missing teeth.
If someone has one I'll gladly buy it off them.
I need to get this ballcup issue and a ring gear and I'll be set. This thing is a beast and I don't even have it running or set up right.
I need a diff ring gear.. the 3 missing teeth are now about 8-12 missing teeth.
If someone has one I'll gladly buy it off them.
I need to get this ballcup issue and a ring gear and I'll be set. This thing is a beast and I don't even have it running or set up right.
