HR Main gear case. Bling bling or a must have?

[matts175]

I had the binding trans problem, like everyone else. I did the mod to the plastic case where the bearings sit. Now.... the binding is gone, but everything is wobbly as heck. I don't like it.

Would this fix it? Hot Racing Losi 1:24 Micro Crawler RC Car upgrades and Hop-ups Or, is it all show and no go?

[Midlife Crisis]

While blingin', it helps alot when a powerful motor is used because of tranny gear deflection. The plastic case is more flexible than you'd think. Now if we could get alloy trans gears made.

[DVS]

Functional bling.

[spoo76]

makes the trans buttery smooth

[rik]

Originally Posted by Midlife Crisis

Now if we could get alloy trans gears made.

x2

i just installed this case. it does look nice..

oh and i didnt vote yet because i still have the bingind/wobbly tranny...but i think its the spur. i ordered one last night. i'll let ya know how all works out. i'm pretty sure its the spur in my case though...

[DRCrawlGood]

Just bling unless you are really hard on your stuff. I never really used aluminuim cases/gears on anything I ever owned.

[spoo76]

Originally Posted by DRCrawlGood

Just bling unless you are really hard on your stuff. I never really used aluminuim cases/gears on anything I ever owned.

Not in this case. clicking and binding is very common in the McRC trans and using this case corrects that

[matts175]

Yeah, my trans is wobbly as heck and that's why I was inquiring.

[8695Beaters]

Definitely worth the $18. I didn't think the binding issue was such a big deal until I gutted my old trans and installed everything in the new case. I found one of the top shaft bearings was so bad the dust shields had come out of the bearing case! When I put everything in, not only did my trans still click, but the spur was wobbly as hell. I took a video of it and you can see it here: Losi Micro Crawler :: MVI_0636.mp4 video by Hondahead88 - Photobucket After swapping in some parts from a different crawler, the trans is smooth as silk, as seen here: Losi Micro Crawler :: MVI_0637.mp4 video by Hondahead88 - Photobucket Below is the bad bearing. Guess this is what happens after 8 months of abuse and Predator power on MiClaw grip.

[elsewhere]

Almost mandatory if ur going to have a serious crawler.

[DANALLY]

A must have! I have cured all my binding woe's. In fact, I had a new losi plastic trany I was using and it was smooth as silk. I pulled the trany one day later and it already had small spots of binding. Swapped in the case and all better.

I think it was Dogbreath that figured this out a long time ago...props dude!

[8695Beaters]

Yeah I didn't believe it until I actually saw it for myself. Definitely a must have!

[dieselmudder]

is this just for bigger motors and/or wheels and tires, or should i be getting one for my stocker. its only a couple days old. dont plan on modding it past the free stuff, well for now at least

[DANALLY]

Originally Posted by dieselmudder

is this just for bigger motors and/or wheels and tires, or should i be getting one for my stocker. its only a couple days old. dont plan on modding it past the free stuff, well for now at least

I say a must...I have found even on lightly moded rigs that in no time the trany binds a little. It only gets worse from there.

But to directly answer...yes I would. Best $18 to spend on a micro. Worst case scenario...keep a close eye on the trany and the moment it starts to bind up order the case!

[8695Beaters]

There are 3 mods I would recommend for anyone who wants the bare minimum:

Li-Po
HR tranny case
E-Flite S75 servo

The Li-Po give you plenty of power if you're just having fun, the E-Flite is far stronger than stock but won't break the bank, and the trans case will keep everything smooth. This would be on top of all the free stuff like moving the battery, flipping the transmission, decase the ESC, and moving the shocks inboard.

[Midlife Crisis]

In my findings, the 1st time the drivetrain gets cooking, that's when the binding starts. The plastic case gets gooey and deforms.