Direct Drive to Diff E Revo Build

[JERRY2KONE]

You know Sikes you might be on to something. If a belt drive was strong enough and efficient enough to drive a 700lb motorcycle, then why not come up with a scale size belt for our trucks that fits the same sort of specs? It would make things quite a bit easier for the 4X4 setup of the types of vehicles we run. Just think of it. two Harley style belts that could run directly from the motor to the drive axles. Maybe using a slipper or clutch type motor drive.

[Mod Man]

I use belts all the time. They are tough enough for this application. Space is an issue, though (for the design you guys are discussing).

[team3six]

Your kidding right? You guys might want to check into the Belt driven RC's for idea's to make that work for you. They even have kevlar belts now for the belt driven RC's. I am possitive some of those belts are the sizes you need. and long term effect word be way better then it was 3 years ago when we were streatching out belts left and right.

[DrKnow65]

Don't know how or where you would get it but a ceramic bushing would be worth considering. Ceramic has a very low drag coefficient and does not expand with heat. I.E. no lube required and it's too hard to wear out any time soon. Besides this is a "wet" diff right? So even the metal bushing would last a while right?

[its me]

Hey sikes any updates?

[sikeston34m]

Sorry, No updates in awhile.

I'm going to install the 13/43 Hot Bodies gearing in the Revo diffs. The Custom Wye Wind performs almost like it's undergeared on the 10/43 gearing. (which doesn't hold up btw)

So I'm gonna trade the 4.3:1 ratio for the 3.3:1 ratio. I believe the Custom Wye wound 4130 will still start just fine. And IF it doesn't, I believe the Kontronik Jazz will. I just learned that they are very smooth with outrunners.

I've really been watching/waiting for Tower Hobbies to get the 2 speed kit in the for E maxx. I was gonna put all of this into one order. BUT they just bumped the "delivery" date up to Late Feb. *Sigh*

[JERRY2KONE]

Yea it sucks when they do that, but we all know it is due to some delivery issues beyond their controls. Some items go on for months like that, because they cannot get the items from their suppiers when they would like. We are all still looking forward to hearing about your testing with this one Sikes. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[its me]

Originally Posted by sikeston34m

Sorry, No updates in awhile.

I'm going to install the 13/43 Hot Bodies gearing in the Revo diffs. The Custom Wye Wind performs almost like it's undergeared on the 10/43 gearing. (which doesn't hold up btw)

So I'm gonna trade the 4.3:1 ratio for the 3.3:1 ratio. I believe the Custom Wye wound 4130 will still start just fine. And IF it doesn't, I believe the Kontronik Jazz will. I just learned that they are very smooth with outrunners.

I've really been watching/waiting for Tower Hobbies to get the 2 speed kit in the for E maxx. I was gonna put all of this into one order. BUT they just bumped the "delivery" date up to Late Feb. *Sigh*

Well keep up the good work man! im learning alot from reading your threads

[sikeston34m]

Originally Posted by its me

Well keep up the good work man! im learning alot from reading your threads

Thank you.

I placed the Tower Hobbies order for the 3.3:1 Regular cut gears.

I believe I can get this to hold up as long as I use them. They will side load the pinion bearings instead of loading them like a thrust bearing does.