Is this an upgraded Traxxas Diff for Maxxes and Revos?

[Chadworkz]

Link to the complete diff [here].

[BrianG]

I rather like that center pin support and it helps keep the diff case from flexing. Either way, it's about time Trx made a diff worth the material it was made of...

[Chadworkz]

Yea, plus they added a 3rd spider, which is a good thing.

[brushlessboy16]

Spoiler Alert!!!!!

Its for the 1/16th scale.

[sikeston34m]

Yep!


I was just getting ready to say that...........it's for 1/16th scale.

[JERRY2KONE]

Why I am shocked, because it is only $20. So what can it be fitted to? It doesn't even say on the site what it is for.

[brushlessboy16]

Originally Posted by JERRY2KONE

Why I am shocked, because it is only $20. So what can it be fitted to? It doesn't even say on the site what it is for.

1/16th scale revo and slash

[Chadworkz]

Never even noticed that. :(

[A RC Dude]

Dang! you guys had my hopes up! haha

[JERRY2KONE]

Yea its too bad they don't put that much detail into some of the 1/8 scale stuff.

[Chadworkz]

Originally Posted by JERRY2KONE

Yea its too bad they don't put that much detail into some of the 1/8 scale stuff.

Traxxas doesn't make any 1/8 stuff, because they don't make any 1/8 vehicles...all Maxxes, Revos, Summits, etc. are 1/10 scale.

[JERRY2KONE]

Originally Posted by Chadworkz

Traxxas doesn't make any 1/8 stuff, because they don't make any 1/8 vehicles...all Maxxes, Revos, Summits, etc. are 1/10 scale.

Who cares? My point was that none of the mainstream maufacurers put the same kind of detail into the bigger vehicles 1/10th, 1/8th, 1/5th etc... that they do the smaller stuff, and I am sure that it is all about saving money. Sorry I only wrote 1/8 and confused you. Plus I was not particularly talking about Traxxas either. You can tell that some real thought went into the R&D for that diff.

[Chadworkz]

Originally Posted by JERRY2KONE

Who cares? My point was that none of the mainstream maufacurers put the same kind of detail into the bigger vehicles 1/10th, 1/8th, 1/5th etc... that they do the smaller stuff, and I am sure that it is all about saving money. Sorry I only wrote 1/8 and confused you. Plus I was not particularly talking about Traxxas either. You can tell that some real thought went into the R&D for that diff.

My bad...since we were ALL talking about Traxxas, I just assumed you meant Traxxas as well, and I just wanted to let you know that Traxxas didn't make any 1/8 parts or vehicles (in case you didn't know)...especially since a LOT of people think that the Maxxes & Revos are 1/8, when in fact they are just 1/10.

You did not confuse me in any way, I thought you were confused, so I was trying to clear things up for you.

Anyway, I agree, the diff I posted is pretty awesome, and would make a great upgrade for the Maxx/Revo-Based vehicles if it were larger. Actually, I wish Traxxas would make a drop-in 4-spider diff upgrade for the Maxx/Revo-Based vehicles, but since that is a common 1/8 scale type diff, I am sure Traxxas won't do it, and will stick with their standard 2-spider diffs to maintain the 1/10 scale rating.

I have to say, though, that if anyone just can't seem to keep their Traxxas diffs together, Mike's Hybrids are the absolute best way to go...PERIOD! If you can't get Mike's Hybrid diffs, the next-best thing to do is modify and install Losi LST diffs...they have proved to be an excellent upgrade, and many people are running them. I, myself, want to find a way to install & run a set of UE/Ofna 8-Spider diffs in my Revo...they are the best diffs ever created IMHO! Maybe Mike's upcoming Hybrid cases will be able to hold 8-Spiders...if they do, I will be a very happy camper!

[sikeston34m]

Originally Posted by A RC Dude

Dang! you guys had my hopes up! haha

Yeah, it kinda had my hopes up too.

It's time to replace yet another rear diff in my E Revo.

The first rear diff failure was some broken teeth on the pinion.

This second one stripped out the spider gears.

I know we're putting alot of power to the ground now, but I really wish there was a bullet proof option.

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by sikeston34m

...I know we're putting alot of power to the ground now, but I really wish there was a bullet proof option.

Might take some custom fabbing, but this should do it.