Racier Revo

[jnev]

Well, I finally got a chance to install the Traxxas sway bars, but the wing mount was out of stock. Also changed the front a-arms to RPM and a few other small upgrades. But I have to say that the Revo is just so much fun with the sway bars. The install wasn't too bad either after reading the instructions a couple times.

The only problem I see is that the sway bars in the back look very vulnerable during wheelies or jumps where I land too far on the back... Before, I had the rear bumper to protect the back end, but now it won't fit with the sway bars. Should I get a wheely bar? Will it fit? Or should I not even worry about the back end or about the sway bars breaking?

Originally Posted by jnev

Well, I finally got a chance to install the Traxxas sway bars, but the wing mount was out of stock. Also changed the front a-arms to RPM and a few other small upgrades. But I have to say that the Revo is just so much fun with the sway bars. The install wasn't too bad either after reading the instructions a couple times.

The only problem I see is that the sway bars in the back look very vulnerable during wheelies or jumps where I land too far on the back... Before, I had the rear bumper to protect the back end, but now it won't fit with the sway bars. Should I get a wheely bar? Will it fit? Or should I not even worry about the back end or about the sway bars breaking?

I have been wating a long time for the Traxxas mount , Tower now has it...I wonder if the E Revo has been holding things up at Traxxas I ordered one earlier in the week

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXTKJ4&P=7

[jnev]

Originally Posted by jnev

The only problem I see is that the sway bars in the back look very vulnerable during wheelies or jumps where I land too far on the back... Before, I had the rear bumper to protect the back end, but now it won't fit with the sway bars. Should I get a wheely bar? Will it fit? Or should I not even worry about the back end or about the sway bars breaking?

I took the Revo out this afternoon for a real bash and jumped it quite a bit and took it on some pretty rough/bumpy places. I wasn't really worried about a rock hitting it or anything, but every time I jumped and landed just slightly on the back wheels, I cringed thinking that something will happen to the sway bars. They are still new, so I am not sure how tough they are or how they react to different landings. Any help to the above questions would be great.

Edit: Or thinking about it some more, maybe I can use the wing as a wheely bar, or protection for the sway bars...

[jhautz]

Once you get the Traxxas wing mount it protects the sway bars pretty well and the rear bumper mounts to the wing mount for further protection. You'll see once you get it. Its a solid setup. No worries. Even without it, I havent heard of anyone tearing it up.

Dont the sway bars just make a world of diference in the handleing department. I just love em.

Originally Posted by jhautz

Dont the sway bars just make a world of diference in the handleing department. I just love em.

Oh gosh... I love being able to drive my Revo hard on pavement and not worry about rolling it.

[Sammus]

Originally Posted by jnev

I took the Revo out this afternoon for a real bash and jumped it quite a bit and took it on some pretty rough/bumpy places. I wasn't really worried about a rock hitting it or anything, but every time I jumped and landed just slightly on the back wheels, I cringed thinking that something will happen to the sway bars. They are still new, so I am not sure how tough they are or how they react to different landings. Any help to the above questions would be great.

Edit: Or thinking about it some more, maybe I can use the wing as a wheely bar, or protection for the sway bars...

Just touch the brakes in the air and the nose will drop a little, should help to stop it landing on the back end.