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Chip73 04-19-2015 05:05 PM

First real run, finally.
 
As everyone knows this thing is a beast. After my front diff debacle, I was able to run 45 mins straight today. Only issue was a rear wheel came loose and stripped. Thought I lost a rear diff, so glad it was only a wheel but still not happy, had to break out the spare. So I check tightness every 15 mins or so. Front right keeps loosening up, any suggestions? This is a kit, so have the upgraded system.

EeePee 04-19-2015 05:07 PM

Re: First real run, finally.
 
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Originally Posted by Chip73 (Post 5206297)
Front right keeps loosening up, any suggestions?

Do you mean other than Loctite?

Chip73 04-19-2015 05:26 PM

Re: First real run, finally.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by EeePee (Post 5206299)
Do you mean other than Loctite?

I thought about that. A little dab of red on the outer threads.

cmbscx10 04-19-2015 05:33 PM

Re: First real run, finally.
 
Congrats on your run. I just finished my 2nd run after my Tekin nightmare that put me out of using it for almost 3 weeks.

45min? Doing what? I get 20-22min with 8200's at 50% speed runs and 50% goofing off.

I keep a wrench in my pocket like this one King Headz 17mm Truggy Wheel Wrench (Long) [KHZ-KT-011] | Maintenance - AMain.com - AMain.com but on my Losi truggy i use these OFNA 17mm Serrated Wheel Nut Set (4) [OFN10994] | Parts - AMain.com - AMain.comhavent had them come loose since. They may work for you.

Chip73 04-19-2015 05:36 PM

Re: First real run, finally.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by cmbscx10 (Post 5206327)
Congrats on your run. I just finished my 2nd run after my Tekin nightmare that put me out of using it for almost 3 weeks.

45min? Doing what? I get 20-22min with 8200's at 50% speed runs and 50% goofing off.

I keep a wrench in my pocket like this one King Headz 17mm Truggy Wheel Wrench (Long) [KHZ-KT-011] | Maintenance - AMain.com - AMain.com but on my Losi truggy i use these OFNA 17mm Serrated Wheel Nut Set (4) [OFN10994] | Parts - AMain.com - AMain.comhavent had them come loose since. They may work for you.

I was goofing off with a few speed runs. My time is not scientific, just an estimate. I am at 10000 MAH. I will time it next run and see for sure.

AxialXL 04-19-2015 06:11 PM

Re: First real run, finally.
 
running parallel?

Chip73 04-19-2015 06:35 PM

Re: First real run, finally.
 
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Originally Posted by AxialXL (Post 5206359)
running parallel?

Yes, I am running these in parallel:

https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...dProduct=58763

Damnir 04-19-2015 06:56 PM

Re: First real run, finally.
 
Use plumbers tape. It's dirt cheap, it's removable, but it helps with the nut not backing off. I use it and haven't had a loose nut since. I still wreck wheels though!

tonyfalkon 04-19-2015 06:58 PM

Re: First real run, finally.
 
I run about 45 mins with 2 in series 2s Bias 60c 5000 Mah with my RTR at full speed running circles around the soccer field treating it like an oval track.

cmbscx10 04-19-2015 07:45 PM

Re: First real run, finally.
 
I'm running is series. Now i see how you are getting your run times.

Fordfreak95 04-19-2015 08:34 PM

Re: First real run, finally.
 
A lower kv motor will increase runtimes...but you'd need 6s.

Chip73 04-20-2015 07:02 PM

Re: First real run, finally.
 
Had a great run today, mud, water and lots of jumps, unfortunately landed dead on the front right tire from about 8 feet and split the A-arm right at the seam where the pivot bolt feeds through at the bulk head. Cant blame the truck, just a very hard, bad landing. Overall though this thing is a blast, takes on anything.


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