jdawgs CC

[jdawg53]

Here is a CC I have been running alot lately.

-Removed the center section to allow for lower elec mounting
-Cut the side plate to get the ESC down low. I wish I had another FXR-Pro to put in it but they are both in my Berg
-Holmes 454's (LOVE EM)
-5oz + Great Planes stick on lead weight in each front wheel (Proline)
-Big bore shocks
-FULL metal gear set (including the main gear)
-Full bearing set
-Aluminum links
-5 cell battery mounted on the graphite batt plate over front servo

[Brandon]

Looks good J. How do those 454's do on 5 cells? Sure makes it easy to pick a battery since I have a bunch of 6 cell 2/3a's laying around

[jdawg53]

I love them with 5 cells. I have tried 5,6 and 8 cells with them. 8 cells was silly stupid power. I am currently using Much More 5 cell receiver batts and love the performance. 6 cells gave me a little extra, but since the thing is pretty light it doesn't really need 6 cells. Thanks for letting me use your butter knife
I am working on doing a carbon chassis for it now. Just need time to finish drawing it up.
J

[randy1]

looks sweet man how do it crawl compaired to your berg

[jdawg53]

Well, they are setup completely different. My Berg uses front steering only and a dual esc setup to control dig. My CC is 4 wheel steering and a single esc without dig. They just are not the same. Not to mention the size differences. I usually take my Berg, Axial and my CC when I go crawling and each work differntly, but all of them are a blast to drive. Hope this answers your question.
J

[randy1]

hey guys tryed the stock detta motors an the r way fast on 6 cells lots of wheel speed but yet it will still crawl ok im going to try 5 cells an see what happens

[gigercreeper]

is everyone finding there hop ups online only. i have three lhs and all they have is the links. wat site has all the goodies really all i have in mind to buy is all metal gears, bearings, and big bores. wat is everyone running for oil wieght

[randy1]

tower hobbies has all the goodies an i run 30 in all mine

[jdawg53]

giger
I would talk to the lhs's first to see if they can order in the parts for you. I don't know of any of the RCC vendors that are currently carrying the hop ups or I would suggest one of them. You can always go to Tower Hobbies.

[gigercreeper]

im checkn out tower hobbies right now.thnks

[cartronicshn]

Hey buddy, keep me posted on the metal main gears, oh and thanks for the spares

[randy1]

hey j is the axle housing covered under stress parts . i broke off the nub where i had my rear locked out. think i got a gear going bad as well its starting to pop

[jdawg53]

Yes, the gearbox housing is covered under stress tech guarantee. However, the gears themselves are not.
J

[gigercreeper]

mine has started making a pop kinda noise whenn i go into reverse at first. i looked into it and all seemed fine i jst grease all them gears. and it went away

[vltchkr]

Originally Posted by jdawg53

Yes, the gearbox housing is covered under stress tech guarantee. However, the gears themselves are not.
J

I just had them send me a set of gears front and back, except for the main gear, where did you find a steel main? and new dog bones.

The guys at warranty are very good ppl

Andrew

[jdawg53]

vltchkr
I am running samples of the main gears right now. We should have the main gears in stock soon. New dogbones? I am still running the stock dogbones.
Glad to hear the guys in our warranty center took good care of you.
J

[randy1]

hey j sence u work over there will u try the stock detta motors an tell me how they are conpaired to the 454. i have them in mine an its really good i think

[vltchkr]

Originally Posted by jdawg53

vltchkr
I am running samples of the main gears right now. We should have the main gears in stock soon. New dogbones? I am still running the stock dogbones.
Glad to hear the guys in our warranty center took good care of you.
J

J, go to my "Broke" thread and look at the twisted break, that is with the stock motors. I purchased the CVDs they look a bit more beefy.
And yes the warranty department rocks, If I could I would buy them a round!!!

Andrew

[jdawg53]

I already checked that out. I have never broke an axle like that. Very impressive. Even with the Holmes motors I have not seen that. I have alot of time on SEVERAL Cliff Climbers. I will pass along your appreciation to our service center. Alot of times all they hear is how upset someone is so to get a pat on the back once in a while will be appreciated.
J

[vltchkr]

Originally Posted by randy1

well i have mantaged to rip both sets ox axles apart today . really upset me that i have to spend more money on this lil truck already. i guess it will be like every duratrax that i have owned , get it drop a couple houndred dollars in hopups an then it will rock. at this point i will just shelf this thing coaus i dont have the money to put into it or it will be on the forsale line up. sorry to have to post up im alil upset

Randy dont dispair, shit happens, just count your stars that it wasnt a real 1:1.
Call the warranty #(217) 398-0007 and they will be happy to send you out a set.

Andrew