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Old 03-01-2011, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Novarossi
I think there is some confusion here. The way I am reading it, he is referring to the screws that holds his diff gears (ie, the screw that goes into the outdrive) is coming loose.

I have seen this happen several times, it happened to me causing the diff to seize.

As this is metal to metal, loctitie is the fix.

See photo of what I am talking about...
My mistake! got confused, using loctite on the outdrives (804188) is a must.
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Old 03-01-2011, 07:51 PM
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I never had any of the issues alot of people post about their 733's. My only problem was the faulty first tank and first run of plastics! Other than that the car was a work horse. My car was the first shipment into the US.
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Originally Posted by Novarossi
I think there is some confusion here. The way I am reading it, he is referring to the screws that holds his diff gears (ie, the screw that goes into the outdrive) is coming loose.

I have seen this happen several times, it happened to me causing the diff to seize.

As this is metal to metal, loctitie is the fix.

See photo of what I am talking about...
100% right, thats exactly whats happened, im sure locktite is the answer, i did locktite most of the metal to metal screws, guess i never expected that one coming loose.
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Old 03-01-2011, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by rias5037
100% right, thats exactly whats happened, im sure locktite is the answer, i did locktite most of the metal to metal screws, guess i never expected that one coming loose.
Try using only 2 bevels, not all 4 bevels also

Just double your oil thickness (ie, if you use 50,000cst normally with 4 bevels, you need to use 100,000cst with 2 bevels). You get a much smoother diff action and get the advantages of weight savings off your drivetrain.

I have been using it for ages, works great....
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Old 03-01-2011, 09:58 PM
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Here is the setup I used at the KO Propo race this past weekend...

Please feel free to ask any questions..
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Old 03-01-2011, 11:16 PM
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Just wanted to know has anyone got any advice on what improvement the DLS and V2 rear end bring to the car in real world terms?
Are they worth the price?
Just raced the car for the first time in std guise and it's pretty amazing outta the box
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Originally Posted by rias5037
does anyone else have the screw on the rear diff holding the gears together come loose, mine has twice now, anyone have this, any solutions guys?
I had this same problem twice!!!!!!!

Just use some really good lock tight like really good.....
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Originally Posted by Serpent-Dan
I never had any of the issues alot of people post about their 733's. My only problem was the faulty first tank and first run of plastics! Other than that the car was a work horse. My car was the first shipment into the US.
I'm with you on that. I got one of first batch of cars and other than those issues you mentioned I've had only minor issues that was due to my error. I run my car in parking lots, in front of my house and the track and it holds up great
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Originally Posted by quietstorm76
I'm with you on that. I got one of first batch of cars and other than those issues you mentioned I've had only minor issues that was due to my error. I run my car in parking lots, in front of my house and the track and it holds up great
same. 1st generation chassis and plastics, i have problably broken 2 front bumpers, 3 different arms, and rebuilt the diffs a few times, then replaced with new cases after the 3rd time. i replaced my spurs due to being worn , not stripping.i may have stripped one or 2 in total, one after a crash, and one due to too much flex i put into the car (but not the parts Fault). infact the last race before i sold it, about 1.5 years on, it went the best it ever had.
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Is anyone keep track of how much mah they are using in there rx packs? I'm wondering if an 800 mah lipo will do the job of 20-30 minute mains?

Thanks in advance
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What will removing the two bevels help in terms of handling, we normally go 10000 dif oil in the rear, we have a low traction track with lots of bendy stuff only 2 small straights. We use 35 rears and 40 or 38 fronts, got the car running great with help from pattojnr's set.up. Just want to know whats the benefit is of doing it, oh and btw im also running a solid front, no diff.
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Old 03-02-2011, 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by ugglasdav
does anyone have any other ways of charging the IP 1450 life battery while its still in the car. i have figured out how i can wire it but i cant find a way in which i can charge it. i would have to take the top deck off the car every time if i wanted to charge it.
I just solder a second cable to my battery pack and together with the balancing wire run it between the radio plate and the belt tensioner.
I shaved a little bit of the radio plate to make mre room for the wire.
It's probably not looking to fancy, but it beats taking out the battery for charging..
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Originally Posted by Tha Skinny
Is anyone keep track of how much mah they are using in there rx packs? I'm wondering if an 800 mah lipo will do the job of 20-30 minute mains?

Thanks in advance
30 minutes shouldn't be a problem, I'm getting close to 1 hour out of my 800Mah Lipo pack. However this is with a regulated pack. Also when you run Savox/Team Orion servos the runtime will be greatly reduced because they use a ridiculous amount of power.
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Originally Posted by stefan
I just solder a second cable to my battery pack and together with the balancing wire run it between the radio plate and the belt tensioner.
I shaved a little bit of the radio plate to make mre room for the wire.
It's probably not looking to fancy, but it beats taking out the battery for charging..
that is the same way I have mine, it works fine
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Old 03-02-2011, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Pattojnr
i dont think you would have had it on too long anyway Andrew. maybe Moorebank on a higher grip day. but not Little hampton.

i removed as many screws as possible to get Flex, not taking it out, and it made a world of difference.
Thanks patto,
Could you give me anymore tips with the 733 as I believe both les and myself could use some,also looking to try the X-ray clutch at some stage, what do you think?
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