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dragit · 06-08-2009, 07:20 PM

got mine in and love the attention to detail axials have. i cant wait to fiddle with customizing upgrades, foo shoo

medina619 · 06-08-2009, 08:27 PM

that looks tight dude

mfawv · 06-08-2009, 08:30 PM

nice paint.

dragit · 06-08-2009, 08:39 PM

hey thanks for the compliments... the only issue i have had with the rtc is the driveshafts sliding off next to the trans. i dont want to overtighten the allen screw and strip it but damn it falls of like every run. bender if you see this post do you have a quick fix for this issue? let me know thanks

DeweyCJ5 · 06-08-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dragit

hey thanks for the compliments... the only issue i have had with the rtc is the driveshafts sliding off next to the trans. i dont want to overtighten the allen screw and strip it but damn it falls of like every run. bender if you see this post do you have a quick fix for this issue? let me know thanks

blue thread lock

monkeyracer · 06-08-2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dragit

hey thanks for the compliments... the only issue i have had with the rtc is the driveshafts sliding off next to the trans. i dont want to overtighten the allen screw and strip it but damn it falls of like every run. bender if you see this post do you have a quick fix for this issue? let me know thanks

Locktite and another M3 set screw on the other side of the yoke (as long as they are the metal yokes)

Had the same problem with my RTR, works fine now.

Tanis · 06-08-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dragit

hey thanks for the compliments... the only issue i have had with the rtc is the driveshafts sliding off next to the trans. i dont want to overtighten the allen screw and strip it but damn it falls of like every run. bender if you see this post do you have a quick fix for this issue? let me know thanks

Yep, a drop of threadlock on the setscrew and you're good. I also like putting a setscrew on the other side, extra insurance.

dragit · 06-09-2009, 06:58 AM

very cool ill have to try that thanks for the heads up

Gimp · 06-10-2009, 12:50 PM

Mine's gettin Axial's aluminum color pack with 4 bent links (grey), rtr hardware upgrade kit so I can install all the aluminum, and some Pro-Line Chisel G8's pretty soon.

dragit · 06-10-2009, 04:56 PM

Mine's gettin Axial's aluminum color pack with 4 bent links (grey), rtr hardware upgrade kit so I can install all the aluminum, and some Pro-Line Chisel G8's pretty soon.
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wheres the pics?????

fullsyzz · 06-10-2009, 05:23 PM

Picked up an RTC to get my dad into crawling and out of the box it had radio issues....could not get full forward throttle. Called Axial and they said try a different radio, so I put an old traxxas radio in and that fixed the problem. So the radio is being sent back for replacement. Also, after the battery got any less than half charged it had either steering and no throttle, or throttle and no steering. Put a Castle BEC in and solved that problem. The BEC really woke up the truck fosho.....steering is WAY better. And you can actually go forward and steer at the same time which is kinda nice. So far minor issues, but easily fixed and overall pretty cool way to get pops into crawling.

Gimp · 06-11-2009, 01:37 PM

I'll get some pics next time it's out.

Oze30 · 06-13-2009, 04:54 PM

I may have missed this somewhere, but does the RTC have the stronger diff lockers? or are they still the soft ally ones?

JSN · 06-13-2009, 05:52 PM

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I may have missed this somewhere, but does the RTC have the stronger diff lockers? or are they still the soft ally ones?

According to the specs on axial's site they come with the HD lockers... i haven't opened up my son's RTC's axles to confirm this though.

http://www.axialracing.com/ftp/ax10rtc/

tjcrawler · 07-17-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by fullsyzz

Picked up an RTC to get my dad into crawling and out of the box it had radio issues....could not get full forward throttle. Called Axial and they said try a different radio, so I put an old traxxas radio in and that fixed the problem. So the radio is being sent back for replacement. Also, after the battery got any less than half charged it had either steering and no throttle, or throttle and no steering. Put a Castle BEC in and solved that problem. The BEC really woke up the truck fosho.....steering is WAY better. And you can actually go forward and steer at the same time which is kinda nice. So far minor issues, but easily fixed and overall pretty cool way to get pops into crawling.

I noticed sometimes when my steering is in a bind and I am trying to go forward I have no throttle at all until I release the steering. Is this why? Would a BEC (I dont even know what the hell that is) solve the problem? Thanks

Gimp · 07-17-2009, 09:28 PM

Mine did the same thing. I replaced the ESC with a Novak Rooster Crawler, well worth it!

theslowguy · 07-18-2009, 08:51 AM

^^^^^ BEC issues^^^^^ I struggled with my truck for a long time because of the same problems you are having. I even got a sidewinder and still had the issue. 2 routs. Get a BEC and wire it in or get a servo extender and strip the center wire out of it and put it in line with your esc. Then add a seperate reveiver pack to run the esc and servo. Both work like a charm. I went with the latter, because I liked adding the extra weight so low and added an extra 6-cell and some batteryplates on my rear axle and ran it.

tjcrawler · 07-18-2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by theslowguy

^^^^^ BEC issues^^^^^ I struggled with my truck for a long time because of the same problems you are having. I even got a sidewinder and still had the issue. 2 routs. Get a BEC and wire it in or get a servo extender and strip the center wire out of it and put it in line with your esc. Then add a seperate reveiver pack to run the esc and servo. Both work like a charm. I went with the latter, because I liked adding the extra weight so low and added an extra 6-cell and some batteryplates on my rear axle and ran it.

Thanks for the help.

Pipi · 08-06-2009, 06:37 PM

On these new shocks what weight of oil is used ? The shocks will be mounted on a 35 deg angle from the ground. And what spring would be best to eliminate the little torque twist?

BENDER · 08-18-2009, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Pipi

On these new shocks what weight of oil is used ? The shocks will be mounted on a 35 deg angle from the ground. And what spring would be best to eliminate the little torque twist?

The stocks have 30wt oil in them stock. It would probably be a good idea to pick-up a shock oil set ranging from 20 to about 60 and try a few set-ups. I usually run lighter oil out front and a little thicker out back.

06-08-2009, 08:39 PM	#84
dragit Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: tn Posts: 151	bender i have a rtc driveshaft question hey thanks for the compliments... the only issue i have had with the rtc is the driveshafts sliding off next to the trans. i dont want to overtighten the allen screw and strip it but damn it falls of like every run. bender if you see this post do you have a quick fix for this issue? let me know thanks

06-08-2009, 07:20 PM	#81
dragit Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: tn Posts: 151	got mine in and love the attention to detail axials have. i cant wait to fiddle with customizing upgrades, foo shoo

06-08-2009, 08:27 PM	#82
medina619 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 109	that looks tight dude

06-08-2009, 08:30 PM	#83
mfawv MFDesigns Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ValleHOE Posts: 672	nice paint.

06-09-2009, 06:58 AM	#88
dragit Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: tn Posts: 151	very cool ill have to try that thanks for the heads up

06-10-2009, 12:50 PM	#89
Gimp RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 1,594	Mine's gettin Axial's aluminum color pack with 4 bent links (grey), rtr hardware upgrade kit so I can install all the aluminum, and some Pro-Line Chisel G8's pretty soon.

06-10-2009, 04:56 PM	#90
dragit Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: tn Posts: 151	Mine's gettin Axial's aluminum color pack with 4 bent links (grey), rtr hardware upgrade kit so I can install all the aluminum, and some Pro-Line Chisel G8's pretty soon. __________________ wheres the pics?????

06-10-2009, 05:23 PM	#91
fullsyzz Rock Stacker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Reno Posts: 68	Picked up an RTC to get my dad into crawling and out of the box it had radio issues....could not get full forward throttle. Called Axial and they said try a different radio, so I put an old traxxas radio in and that fixed the problem. So the radio is being sent back for replacement. Also, after the battery got any less than half charged it had either steering and no throttle, or throttle and no steering. Put a Castle BEC in and solved that problem. The BEC really woke up the truck fosho.....steering is WAY better. And you can actually go forward and steer at the same time which is kinda nice. So far minor issues, but easily fixed and overall pretty cool way to get pops into crawling.

06-11-2009, 01:37 PM	#92
Gimp RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 1,594	I'll get some pics next time it's out.

06-13-2009, 04:54 PM	#93
Oze30 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK Posts: 146	I may have missed this somewhere, but does the RTC have the stronger diff lockers? or are they still the soft ally ones?

07-17-2009, 09:28 PM	#96
Gimp RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 1,594	Mine did the same thing. I replaced the ESC with a Novak Rooster Crawler, well worth it!

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07-18-2009, 08:51 AM	#97
theslowguy Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Appleton, Wi Posts: 660	^^^^^ BEC issues^^^^^ I struggled with my truck for a long time because of the same problems you are having. I even got a sidewinder and still had the issue. 2 routs. Get a BEC and wire it in or get a servo extender and strip the center wire out of it and put it in line with your esc. Then add a seperate reveiver pack to run the esc and servo. Both work like a charm. I went with the latter, because I liked adding the extra weight so low and added an extra 6-cell and some batteryplates on my rear axle and ran it.

08-06-2009, 06:37 PM	#99
Pipi Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gatineau Posts: 4	On these new shocks what weight of oil is used ? The shocks will be mounted on a 35 deg angle from the ground. And what spring would be best to eliminate the little torque twist?

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