Which Tranny for Rock Racer TLT, AX10 or CR-01?

[TheHeadHunter]

I am in the starting process of making my first TLT build ...custom chassis,Traxxas steel yolks and shafts,Cobalt 6t,3c Lipo,CR-01 tires,Junfac GT 2.2 beadlocks etc

The CR-01 tranny looks like will cost me about $50 (with skid plate I think)
and the AX10 tranny $40 from TCS

main concern now is the motor position ,the closer to the center of the tranny the better since I have a big Cobalt to fit in the standard TLT spaced twin chassis.

This will be a vital decision on my build ...another point is that Tamiya is cheaper (here in Japan) and parts grow on trees...


Your advice will be gravely appreciated !!!!!!!!

[pedemaster-rc]

i would go with the axial tranny, those things are built pretty good, and by custom chassis are you moddin the TLT chassis plates? cuz i would just say, junk that chassis and get a aftermarket one. but thats just me

[TheHeadHunter]

Originally Posted by pedemaster-rc

i would go with the axial tranny, those things are built pretty good, and by custom chassis are you moddin the TLT chassis plates? cuz i would just say, junk that chassis and get a aftermarket one. but thats just me

Im making a custom chassis from scratch...thanks for your help I am hoping that someone who owns a CR_01 might help too...

[stomper4x4.com]

I have tried several trannys and like the Axial the best. It seems to be very heavy duty stock and already there are metal gears and cases available for it. My vote is also for the axial. I posted some pictures on one18th.com of my latest truck. I don't know how to post it on here or I would. Here is the link. http://www.one18th.com/GetGallery17201.htm

[TheHeadHunter]

Originally Posted by stomper4x4.com

I have tried several trannys and like the Axial the best. It seems to be very heavy duty stock and already there are metal gears and cases available for it. My vote is also for the axial. I posted some pictures on one18th.com of my latest truck. I don't know how to post it on here or I would. Here is the link. http://www.one18th.com/GetGallery17201.htm

thanks man ! make a Photobucket account/copy image url click open the Insert Link you see above first row middle/paste your URL in it and it should work ...
As for the AX10 tranny I am all for one but I am hoping to try the CR-01
unless they are not worth it...so hoping to get someone that owns both to answer
and nice rig by the way !

[LIKES2CRAWL]

I say go with the AX-Trany and add a slipper clutch to it. Your building a RR and more than likely it will be getting airborne and with a Cobalt motor, the slipper is just to help keep things in one piece when it lands at WOT!

[TheHeadHunter]

Originally Posted by LIKES2CRAWL

I say go with the AX-Trany and add a slipper clutch to it. Your building a RR and more than likely it will be getting airborne and with a Cobalt motor, the slipper is just to help keep things in one piece when it lands at WOT!

damn good point bud ....I totally forgot about the slipper clutch...

[yotachump]

yes, Get the axial tranny with the slipper