ECX Barrage upgrades

[Xrayray]

Originally Posted by Brake Weight

That looks like them. Don’t even try anything besides a Dremel or some sort of rotary cutting tool. It’s too small and the tolerances too tight to mess around with.

thanks for the tip.

How difficult is it to cut with a Dremel?

I'm used to cutting bolts, screws, and Allen wrenches down to size, is that experience similar?

Do I just use the measurements off the stock shafts?

Sorry for all the questions, I only ordered one pair.

[Brake Weight]

Just clamp it in a vise and cut it off. Smooth cut the first time and deburring is simple, too.

[Xrayray]

Here's the most recent test of my setup so far. It crawls really good with the 9t pinion and servo board esc. Waiting on steel drive shafts, then maybe it will rollover less.

https://youtu.be/C6BBTDKvTSI

[Tundratrader]

Does anyone know the teeth count of the axles gears? I blew the rear on one of mine. I am gonna scab in a scx10 axles setup maybe. I am likely gonna end up ordering a complete set of the one the Chinese alloy ones. Have any new people done that swap? I would just use what I have but the front axle housing doesn’t have a way for the servo to mount. Not sure it would work any other way on this rig.

[Xrayray]

My wpl axles are out for delivery today!

[spoo76]

Originally Posted by Tundratrader

Does anyone know the teeth count of the axles gears? I blew the rear on one of mine. I am gonna scab in a scx10 axles setup maybe. I am likely gonna end up ordering a complete set of the one the Chinese alloy ones. Have any new people done that swap? I would just use what I have but the front axle housing doesn’t have a way for the servo to mount. Not sure it would work any other way on this rig.

This is the 1/24 Barrage, SCX10 parts wouldn't fit

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[Xrayray]

Hey guys, just a quick review of the steel WPL driveshafts:

1. they took a while to cut, because of the material
2. one U-joint pin fell out from the vibrations of the Dremel (pushed back in with pliers)
3. another U-joint pin worked itself halfway out after an hour run in the backyard.
4. fits great
5. overall not too happy; I don't think it will last two packs on the trail until a pin falls out on its own.

Any thoughts or fixes for those U-joint pins? Can they be replaced with anything else?

[Brake Weight]

Originally Posted by Xrayray

Hey guys, just a quick review of the steel WPL driveshafts:

1. they took a while to cut, because of the material
2. one U-joint pin fell out from the vibrations of the Dremel (pushed back in with pliers)
3. another U-joint pin worked itself halfway out after an hour run in the backyard.
4. fits great
5. overall not too happy; I don't think it will last two packs on the trail until a pin falls out on its own.

Any thoughts or fixes for those U-joint pins? Can they be replaced with anything else?

Weird. I haven't had any issues with the pins on mine. Being that they are steel. You may be able to heat them and wick some solder in there.

[spoo76]

Originally Posted by Xrayray

Hey guys, just a quick review of the steel WPL driveshafts:

1. they took a while to cut, because of the material
2. one U-joint pin fell out from the vibrations of the Dremel (pushed back in with pliers)
3. another U-joint pin worked itself halfway out after an hour run in the backyard.
4. fits great
5. overall not too happy; I don't think it will last two packs on the trail until a pin falls out on its own.

Any thoughts or fixes for those U-joint pins? Can they be replaced with anything else?

The pins popping out is a common problem with those drive shafts, the only fix I've seen is a replacement pin or screw.

As far as the ESC, it's a little late but the RGT ESC/RX alone is $15 on AsiaTees

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[Brake Weight]

For the pin popping. Roll pins.

Not sure on the size needed. But here’s a 1.5mm example.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F172250950757

[Xrayray]

Hmm roll pins... great idea! Ive had problems wicking solder into things so i might try this.
I was thinking of using a 1/10 traxxas body clip cut real short.

[Xrayray]

Originally Posted by Brake Weight

For the pin popping. Roll pins.

Not sure on the size needed. But here’s a 1.5mm example.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F172250950757

The 1.5 are actually 1.8 and they squeeze down to 1.5. I think it's too thick. I'm going to try the body clip idea but I have to leave it running for an hour to see if I can get a pin to fall out lol.

[jean_2556]

Simple solution is to find the right size heat shrink tubing and put a small piece around the collar to hold the pin in place. Material is pretty durable and can easily be replaced and removed when needed.

[GChambers]

I have a Barrage and, against my better judgement, I'm about to do some mods to it. Wheels and tires ordered. With those on the way, I have been thinking about motor/ECS upgrades. Seeing how this is new to me, would anyone have input as to whether this motor might fit?

https://www.amainhobbies.com/hobbywi...Uylxvm1LpFdIuQ

Thanks in advance.

[Shape_Shifter]

Originally Posted by GChambers

I have a Barrage and, against my better judgement, I'm about to do some mods to it. Wheels and tires ordered. With those on the way, I have been thinking about motor/ECS upgrades. Seeing how this is new to me, would anyone have input as to whether this motor might fit?

https://www.amainhobbies.com/hobbywi...Uylxvm1LpFdIuQ

Thanks in advance.

That motor is too big as well as too powerful for this little truck.

[distress]

Originally Posted by BIGW0RM

I revived my rgt with a RC4WD r5 transmission.

Now I actually like the RGT. Much much better torque.




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I did the same thing and it’s WAY better. Tons of torque.

[BIGW0RM]

Originally Posted by distress

I did the same thing and it’s WAY better. Tons of torque.

Right on man. It sure it a lot better!

[GChambers]

What's the current hotness for shocks for these little trucks?

[BIGW0RM]

Originally Posted by GChambers

What's the current hotness for shocks for these little trucks?

carisma oil shocks!!! Hands down IMO.

Check mine out.
Bigworm’s SCX24 Build

https://www.hobbyrecreationproducts....lled-shock-set

[GChambers]

Thanks!