Revo tranny center-diff opinions?

[sjcrss]

Linc, i found the pic on the traxxas forum, yesterday.....but it would be nice to atleast to be able to have 4 spyders inside it......may have to do some browsing to find a simular cup to match up to the gear, that will hold the spyders we want....I'll let you know if i find anything

[sjcrss]

Well, after searching all afternoon, I was unable to find a suitable diff replacement to house the 4 spyders, I did however find on the NOVA rc site a aluminum diff cup, which may work, also....Im considering buying a set of hardened diff internals, like hot bodies ect, i may try the set I have sitting in a old ofna dominator diff.......Linc...do you have an rough pics or sketches on what you are trying to do..ie adapter ect.....I may just get the traxxas one...and drop a different set of internals in... any suggestions....I also looked at the bolt pattern of other diffs & the raxxas one, more than likely it only has 2 spyders, much like the nitro versoin...this is due to the bolt location.....

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by sjcrss

Well, after searching all afternoon, I was unable to find a suitable diff replacement to house the 4 spyders, I did however find on the NOVA rc site a aluminum diff cup, which may work, also....Im considering buying a set of hardened diff internals, like hot bodies ect, i may try the set I have sitting in a old ofna dominator diff.......Linc...do you have an rough pics or sketches on what you are trying to do..ie adapter ect.....I may just get the traxxas one...and drop a different set of internals in... any suggestions....I also looked at the bolt pattern of other diffs & the raxxas one, more than likely it only has 2 spyders, much like the nitro versoin...this is due to the bolt location.....

I should have some close to finished pics up in a day or two. I have figured out the bearings, shims and measured all of the various lengths. I need to have the machinist tun the adapter down, bore out the lower gear, and mill that gear to a certain thickness. I have to narrow it slightly, which should not cause any strength issues. I will drop off the parts tomorrow and should have them back friday.

[sjcrss]

cool, if your design works, and appears to be stronger than the traxxas one......I think i may get it...not sure...just figuring stuff out....your design does incoperate 4 spyders right......i think i read that?

[George16]

I'm interested on this too.

[sjcrss]

George, thanks for the very clear pics....im sure that cleared up alot about the diffs.....kudos...man

[George16]

Originally Posted by sjcrss

George, thanks for the very clear pics....im sure that cleared up alot about the diffs.....kudos...man

No problem bro .

Hey, I haven't seen you in the UE forums lately?

[sjcrss]

your right, I havn't been on there lately....the reason is I sold my UE/Gmaxx chassis & kept the tires,electronics ect......even though I worked hard to get my truck the way it was...It came to a point...when funds where needed....so I sold it....and now have replaced it with the Erevo.....it was a tough decision...but I had to do what was needed., I go on there everyonce in awhile....just to see whats up is all/....

[George16]

Yup, almost everyone is leaving the Supermaxx scene. Chadknorr is selling all his stuff and so is JD. Sad thing to see indeed. I just "retired" my son's SM and it will just be a static display.

[sjcrss]

yup it is sad, the product is excellant, however the parts are far and in between, but when they don't have product supposrt...it makes it hard to keep them around....I'm sorry to hear about your son's trck being a show piece....I think UE missed the boat when it didn't release the razorback......and hate to say it, but the maxx plateform is a aging....

[George16]

Originally Posted by sjcrss

yup it is sad, the product is excellant, however the parts are far and in between, but when they don't have product supposrt...it makes it hard to keep them around....I'm sorry to hear about your son's trck being a show piece....I think UE missed the boat when it didn't release the razorback......and hate to say it, but the maxx plateform is a aging....

I agree. The razorback was really nice. I was glad I didn't buy one though because of the limited support.

My son was actually very happy when I retired his truck because it means more stick time for him on the Revo . I still run my predator once in a while and I'm thinking of retiring that too.

I'm just keeping some of the hard to get parts now so I can have them made for my personal use once I report to the ship in December. I'll have my Navy machinist friends make some for me .


Alright, back to Linc's thread.

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by George16

Alright, back to Linc's thread.

Funny, xcntrk started this thread!!! I will start my own when I get all the parts done and test fitted.

I wil also gauge interest in them. Not sure about prices yet though. I will have 2 of them produced, to run in my emaxx with the plett maxx and in the erevo with the 1515 1.5d, both on 4s. That should give me enough time to determine if the design is up to snuff. I do worry about the bearings, but I have a cure for that...

[lincpimp]

Ok so I spent the last few HOURS checking parts and cost...

Looks like it will cost about $35 minimum to get the parts I need, plus shipping. Then there are the machine shop costs to mod the gear and the output shaft, and the costs to build the adapter and a spacer.

I have a hard time seeing this cost less than $100... Unless I have a bunch made by someone with a CNC...

[xcntrk]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

Funny, xcntrk started this thread!!! I will start my own when I get all the parts done and test fitted.

..and I'm still following of course. Put me on that list for your custom setup linc. That is if you decide to produce a batch. My only suggestion is the more you build the less each will cost. Of course you'd have to sell all your stock and that may be challenging with Traxxas producing the same (albeit inferior) product.

[George16]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

Funny, xcntrk started this thread!!! I will start my own when I get all the parts done and test fitted.

Sorry xcntrk.