03-15-2012, 08:44 PM | #541 | |
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Not much you can do for the slop that will last other then getting new lockers down the road! | |
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03-16-2012, 12:56 AM | #542 |
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Harley, Thank you for this sticky. From reading your pointers for setting up gearing for crawling I finally got mine dialed in! 35t motor 16/87 gears. couldnt have figured it out without this thread!
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03-17-2012, 12:47 AM | #543 | |
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Sorry, but I am an information junkie. Unfortunately the link you've included for the manual returns a 404 not found error? http://docs.axialracing.com/instruct...01-ae2-esc.pdf Great info otherwise! Thanks! Quote:
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03-21-2012, 07:49 PM | #544 |
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Ok quick question. I need to know what hd gears to get for my diffs (front and rear). I am running 13.5 tekin, mmp, 32p 14/60. I do some trail running but, mostly crawling and hill climbing.
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03-22-2012, 11:44 AM | #545 |
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Pretty sure it was mentioned somewhere but just double checking that ax10 mip shafts will work. they are cheaper than wraith ones
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03-22-2012, 12:59 PM | #546 |
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03-22-2012, 02:38 PM | #547 |
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cool im getting the kimbrough 60t anyways, so looks like ill be ditchin the ole spur cover
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03-23-2012, 05:51 PM | #548 |
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i got some r35 tires today and got a question .my wheels dont have air holes in them should i put some in and if so how many .im new to this and trying to get my rig going.thanks
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04-06-2012, 10:50 PM | #549 |
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| Re: Wraith Beginners Guide If you need some wheel weights in a pinch and don't want to have to order or drive out to the Lhs. Almost all tire stores (full size cars) have stick on wheel weights strips (for mag wheels) that are the same or close to what you can buy at hobby shops. Typically 1/4 oz segments on one strip that add up to 3oz ea. I put one strip ea in my front axial bead locks and they go all the way around. Had to add an extra 1/4 oz to complete the full circle. Worked great and really could tell the difference. Not only in crawling but also not as easy to flip over on it's side at full speed! |
04-08-2012, 07:22 PM | #550 |
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Okay, I just got my Wraith last week and am looking for a good battery for it. After reading the beginning of this thread and finding out that a 2c/2s? lipo is best for it that is what I am going to get but there are SO damn many of them on the market I still don't know what the heck to get. I will also need a charger for it but don't need to spend a ton of money on the best thing out there so if you guys could give me some suggestions on this I would appreciate it. I have been into r/c for a long time but haven't kept up on lipo tech at all so try to be nice.
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04-09-2012, 05:25 AM | #551 |
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I want to change the stock servo to something more powerful and durable. I'm not all into crawling, my preferences can be described as "good speed and a bit of crawling". Mostly forest trails, some mudding. What is your servo advice if I don't want to install a BEC? Budget is below $100. I want to keep my config clean (sooner or later I will purchase HolmesHommbies motor + ESC, that's why I don't want to bother with a separate BEC now).
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04-09-2012, 08:47 AM | #552 | |
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04-09-2012, 08:54 AM | #553 | |
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04-09-2012, 09:00 AM | #554 | |
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04-09-2012, 10:34 AM | #555 |
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Thanks for help, Harley! I have another question, after receiving my Wraith RTR today (I am still waiting for battery to arrive, so no real testing yet): it looks like one of the shocks is tighter than the others, the rear left one. Not only it feels tighter, but also it doesn't fully return to its position, like all other three are doing. Here is a video: Shock problem - YouTube Is that something that will solve itself after running the rig? Or should I dismount this shock? If so, what should I look for? Not enough oil? Something else? |
04-09-2012, 01:27 PM | #556 | |
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Didn't watch your video, disassemble the shock and check the outside of the piston is very smooth. If not then clean it up with an exacto. | |
04-09-2012, 07:20 PM | #557 |
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OK, sorry for the confusion, but I'm wondering if the wiring I'm attempting is even possible. I'm thinking about upgrading my steering servo to something more higher amp than the stock ESC can supply so I was going to hook it up with a CC 10A Bec, but I'm also wiring in a castle link quick connect, so removing wires would defeat the purpose of installing the quick connect since I'd still need to rip open the receiver to reconnect the disconnected wire anyway wouldn't I? ---- Edited after here OK, so after more research and reading, I think I've figured it out: The CC Quick Connect is between ESC and Receiver, and can all be wired together properly as per normal. Bec parallels ESC, powers front servo, and the power wire from BEC-Rx is removed to stop feedback into stock ESC (and it can probably be removed in such a way as to leave a way to plug in castle link to program BEC) Is that basically correct? (IIRC, I could also power the Rx from the BEC by removing instead a power wire from quick connect to RX, leaving the quick connect to ESC connection untouched and usable, but I think I'd rather do it the first way unless there are real differences...) Last edited by Scurvy; 04-09-2012 at 11:33 PM. Reason: Maybe answered my own question... |
04-11-2012, 02:43 AM | #558 |
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Another question is bugging me for a day already It seems to me that in stock setup, my Wraith RTR has a jerky and fast reverse speed. I mean, it's not really that much faster in reverse than it is in forward, but forward acceleration seems very smooth, while it is really a challenge to go slowly in reverse (and stock AX-3 radio doesn't have any Expo stuff). I searched the forum, found some information, which is a bit controversial: 1. RTR Wraith bevel gears are installed wrong way, opposite to how it is described in the manual p. 15 - this is due to assembly line mistake. And this is one of the causes for stock motors being burnt quickly. or 2. these bevel gears were installed the opposite way from what is described in the manual in order to support a stock 20T motor which is a reverse motor unlike the majority of aftermarket ones. which one is correct? |
04-13-2012, 02:37 PM | #559 |
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I have a question. I have a HS-5995TG servo on order and I was wondering if I will need to install a BEC for this servo? Specs on the servo are 333oz.@6V and 417oz.@7.4V. Thanks for any help someone can give me. It's a RTR with stock electronics. Not running Lipo but wiill be moving up to them in the next week or so. I know if I run 3S I will have to install a BEC. If I move to 3S would a PRO BEC be enough to handle everything? ALLEN
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04-13-2012, 02:43 PM | #560 | |
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Yes you need a BEC. A 10 amp BEC from Castle will be fine. A pro is only suggested with 2 high power servos. | |
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