06-01-2009, 09:03 AM | #61 | |
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06-01-2009, 11:13 AM | #62 |
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What I don't understand is I thought there was so much testing done and there wasn't found to be any problems by the team drivers. I get one and 10 minutes in I'm running on three wheels. I understand things can happen and not bashing Losi but one would think a cvd would of lasted a little longer.
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06-01-2009, 11:38 AM | #63 | |
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06-01-2009, 11:59 AM | #64 |
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This whole CVD issue is either a very serious oversight on Losi's part or some kind of heat treat/material issue from the vendor. I am sure Rich is going to be very busy over the next couple of weeks sorting this whole fiasco out. I can only hope that Losi bites the bullet on this one and does the right thing, only time will tell. Our shipment of Comp Crawlers will be in tomorrow, maybe we got a good batch. |
06-01-2009, 07:31 PM | #65 |
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Broke mine crawling on the COUCH. passenger side front CVD. Just thought I would add my name to the list. 21.5 brushless novak with GTB esc 18 tooth pinion and a lipo. Other than that seems ok. |
06-01-2009, 08:42 PM | #66 |
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Another cvd bites it. Looks like the Axial is not going too far out of reach.
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06-01-2009, 09:35 PM | #67 |
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I just ordered a pair off ebay, hopefully theres just something wrong with the ones being used in the trucks, and the spare parts ones are fine.
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06-01-2009, 10:30 PM | #68 | |
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All the same run probably Im sure the issue has just been caught and production on the CVD's came to a screeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeching hault | |
06-01-2009, 10:37 PM | #69 |
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I suppose this problem is the price we pay for buying a BRAND new product. I am sure it will be fixed in a month or 2. Venom took care of me and the last set of axles I broke were very brittle looking. The new one sent to me is holding strong for a month.
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06-02-2009, 01:29 PM | #70 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Leicester, UK
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My only panic is i have the uk nationals on the 5th of july and ill be getting mine on the 18th of june do i even dare run it at the nats or do i run a bully or ax10 setup. dont get me wrong i love everything about the LCC i just dont want to risk losing cos i break a CVD
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06-02-2009, 01:47 PM | #71 | |
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06-02-2009, 02:07 PM | #72 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Leicester, UK
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Im thinking of buying some extra cvd's and trying heat treating them
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06-02-2009, 07:30 PM | #73 |
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06-02-2009, 07:43 PM | #74 |
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| just a thought. typically if the metal lacks hardness it will bend or twist. when it is over hardened it tends to break clean, or shatter. I am thinking trying to harden them more may just make things worse.
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06-03-2009, 12:42 PM | #75 |
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Replacement parts came in today, so hopefully backing off the steering EPA's should take care of this. Also got a new drive cup, so Im going to replace the one that broke on that axle.
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06-04-2009, 09:38 AM | #76 |
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Just got my Comp Crawler last night and spent quite a bit of time looking at the front cvd's. Very apparent from looking at and playing with them that backing them a couple of clicks off full lock will be key to keeping them alive. By hand you can really feel the binding going on when they are at full lock. Go just a little bit off of full lock and they free up considerably. Not trying to take any pressure off Losi, because I think they made a little mistake in their design, but setting up your endpoints correctly will definitely keep this thing running longer. I have seen this issue time and again with people setting up vehicles, they seem to think that they need to hit the endpoints in order to get max steering. Sometimes a degree or two less steering will save the day. By the way, 2 Comp Crawlers running at our comp last night and neither one had any broken parts or steering issues.
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06-04-2009, 09:58 AM | #77 |
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I know a few of you have gotten replacement CVDs from Rich already (way to go for the support!) ... Have these replacements held up? Are you breaking those as well? Do they look different? Taste? Mine should be coming in the next week or so, just curious. (Gotta remember EPA's!!) |
06-04-2009, 03:01 PM | #78 | |
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Look the same, haven't tried them yet, taste a bit different (little more metallic) | |
06-04-2009, 03:30 PM | #79 |
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Those that have received replacement parts have been told that I can't guarantee that they are any better. It seems to be hit and miss and I'm thinking some bad parts got through. In mean time we will have a better part very very soon. If anyone breaks a CV, contact me and I'll send you a new one or two if needed. Thanks, Rich |
06-04-2009, 03:44 PM | #80 |
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