Exotek YETI HDX CHASSIS SET

[mikemcE]

Canceled mine..... no way the two speed fits


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[soze]

Originally Posted by mikemcE

Ordered one today.... found it for $123. Shipped.
I don’t know about the two speed , I will find out!


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Where at? I don't plan on using 2-speed so I might pick this up.

[mikemcE]

Originally Posted by soze

Where at? I don't plan on using 2-speed so I might pick this up.

Dirt Cheap RC

http://dirtcheaprc.com/shop/exotek-r...is-conversion/


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[ninja turtle]

Originally Posted by mikemcE

Canceled mine..... no way the two speed fits


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Do you know that for fact? What about it won’t fit? It has holes for the shifting servo. I don’t see why it wouldn’t “fit”.

[mikemcE]

Originally Posted by ninja turtle

Do you know that for fact? What about it won’t fit? It has holes for the shifting servo. I don’t see why it wouldn’t “fit”.

No I don’t. I really like this, but I do run the two speed, I’m not seeing the servo mount for the two speed
None of the pictures show that side


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[soze]

Originally Posted by mikemcE

No I don’t. I really like this, but I do run the two speed, I’m not seeing the servo mount for the two speed
None of the pictures show that side


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The only thing keeping me from pulling trigger is that I'm uncertain how prone it is to getting bent out of shape.

If you were to somehow land the chassis on a rock or something similar really hard, would it bend? I'm sure it's probably ok and probably unlikely though.

[c0bra]

Originally Posted by soze

The only thing keeping me from pulling trigger is that I'm uncertain how prone it is to getting bent out of shape.



If you were to somehow land the chassis on a rock or something similar really hard, would it bend? I'm sure it's probably ok and probably unlikely though.

I don’t know how the chassis does as far as that, but it is definitely well built and is pretty thick. I’ll try measuring it tonight in a few places to give you a better idea


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[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by soze

The only thing keeping me from pulling trigger is that I'm uncertain how prone it is to getting bent out of shape.

If you were to somehow land the chassis on a rock or something similar really hard, would it bend? I'm sure it's probably ok and probably unlikely though.

That would have to be one hell of a hit to bend that thick, aluminum plate!

[soze]

Originally Posted by c0bra

I don’t know how the chassis does as far as that, but it is definitely well built and is pretty thick. I’ll try measuring it tonight in a few places to give you a better idea


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Keep us updated on how it performs. Really interested to see how it affects the handling of the Yeti.

[soze]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

That would have to be one hell of a hit to bend that thick, aluminum plate!

Yeah, it's highly unlikely, but you never know.

You probably also need to be selective in what other pieces you use as well I would guess since this chassis is not going to flex like the stock chassis.

For ex:

Rear link mounts - what would give first... the trailing arms or link mount depending on which trailing arms you use.... SSD vs Vanquish. The chassis should be the most rigid, so it's either bending the trailing arm by Vanquish, or a tie-rod end for the SSD. What if the Vanquish trailing arm is used and the truck gets hit in an odd way would there be a risk of the link mounts getting bent?

I could just also be worrying over nothing!

[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by soze

Yeah, it's highly unlikely, but you never know.

You probably also need to be selective in what other pieces you use as well I would guess since this chassis is not going to flex like the stock chassis.

For ex:

Rear link mounts - what would give first... the trailing arms or link mount depending on which trailing arms you use.... SSD vs Vanquish. The chassis should be the most rigid, so it's either bending the trailing arm by Vanquish, or a tie-rod end for the SSD. What if the Vanquish trailing arm is used and the truck gets hit in an odd way would there be a risk of the link mounts getting bent?

I could just also be worrying over nothing!

Have you ever heard of paranoia?

Yeah it could bend. Yeah the world could end. Will it anytime soon? Probably not.

Exotek makes top notch stuff. Lots of people call Vanquish top of the line in the crawling world. Exotek is above that and they have the customer service to back it up.

[soze]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

Have you ever heard of paranoia?

Yeah it could bend. Yeah the world could end. Will it anytime soon? Probably not.

Exotek makes top notch stuff. Lots of people call Vanquish top of the line in the crawling world. Exotek is above that and they have the customer service to back it up.

Yeah, the paranoia creeps in when you just bought a bunch of stuff at the end of this year.... and you are trying to keep yourself from buying more...

[c0bra]

Originally Posted by soze

Keep us updated on how it performs. Really interested to see how it affects the handling of the Yeti.

Will do, although I won’t be able run it much right now as it is the middle of winter and nothing I have is waterproof.

My yeti is currently being built into a short wheelbase version to run a short course body as I do not plan on crawling this thing


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[ninja turtle]

Mini servo for shifting “fits”

[mikemcE]

Looks good, will a full size fit ? Looks like just 2 screws?


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[ninja turtle]

Originally Posted by mikemcE

Looks good, will a full size fit ? Looks like just 2 screws?


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I don’t know, I didn’t try a regular sized servo but anything is possible. Why you’d want a regular sized servo is beyond me when it takes about 10-15oz to shift, a mini bolts right up and is lighter then a regular sized servo.

Yes, it looks like there are 2 screws because there are 2 screws securing the servo. Imo one screw would do it for this application.

[mikemcE]

Reason being is that’s what I’m already using. The stock tactic is perfect for it.
I held off buying this chassis as I didn’t know if I could shift it.


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[Killa-Cotton]

A full size servo won't fit. The chassis plate was designed for a mini servo which is all it needs. A full size servo would provide too much torque and if the end points weren't set properly it could damage the trans anyway. Get a cheap mini servo and it will work fine for shifting. You really can't go wrong with anything from Exotek. I've run there stuff for years in my touring cars and can attest to the quality of their products. I wish they made crawler/scale parts.

[c0bra]

Here’s some pics of my hdx swb yeti


Losi offset wheels with jconcepts bajr body


Losi offset wheels with stock scte 3.0 body. From what ive read, these need the wider traxxas offset rear wheels to make the rear end fit better. Well, I’m running a ssd diamond centered rear with Losi offset and the wheels seem to fit just about perfect. I will confirm this when I have the actual body for it.


Hdx yeti swb next to the scte 3.0 for size comparison. The yeti is about 1/4 inch longer, but the rear link mounts are flipped. I’ll flip them back over and try and find a bent rod end to help with the upper links so they don’t bind as much. If the wheel base is still off, I’ll see about getting shorter trailing arms and uppers made for this


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[edmccoy01]

Originally Posted by ninja turtle

Mini servo for shifting “fits”

Nice!! Can you tell me what model servo that is and how you mounted it

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