Revo Slipper on E-Maxx Tranny Mod :)

[ssspconcepts]

Originally Posted by BP-Revo

I have been using this successfully for the ~5 runs on my G2R since this mod was done (and since getting my 1940/7). It has held up fine to the 1940, and hasn't caused a single problem. My spur spins respectably true.

Right now, I have my slipper set that the truck can wheelie and handle full throttle launched with no slip, however, the slightest bit more than that (me holding the truck down with my foot) and the slipper gives easily. This is my favorite setup as I like the raw feel of a constantly connected driveline but I don't want to risk the drivetrain.

Thus far, I've been using stock Revo diffs without a problem.

Just curious...in an earlier post you indicated that the spur was too far away from the motor plate. How did you address this issue? I recall that you could address it one of two ways...drilling another hole in the input shaft and adding a small plate to address the gap.

Well, what if you used a RC Monster 18T mod1 steel pinion (they also have a 5mm bore and will fit on the revo input shaft) in place of the stock emaxx 18T gear (its a mod 1 pitch too right?)? Then you wouldn't have to drill any new holes in the input shaft...just break out the dremel and flatten a small spot on the shaft and then adjust to the correct position and then red lock tite. Voila! adjustable input shaft....would it work?

[ssspconcepts]

BTW...the reason I ask is because I am on my last two sets of Strobe slippers and I find myself frantically looking for an alternative! What will I use when they are gone!!!!!

I did get two direct drive units from Mike that will allow me to run a center diff in place of the Emaxx tranny, but that only helps me with my FLM Emaxx trucks...not the G3R Gorilla Revo.

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by ssspconcepts

Just curious...in an earlier post you indicated that the spur was too far away from the motor plate. How did you address this issue? I recall that you could address it one of two ways...drilling another hole in the input shaft and adding a small plate to address the gap.

Well, what if you used a RC Monster 18T mod1 steel pinion (they also have a 5mm bore and will fit on the revo input shaft) in place of the stock emaxx 18T gear (its a mod 1 pitch too right?)? Then you wouldn't have to drill any new holes in the input shaft...just break out the dremel and flatten a small spot on the shaft and then adjust to the correct position and then red lock tite. Voila! adjustable input shaft....would it work?

It works fine, this is what I did to my tranny and have not had any issues, just make sure that the flat spot is just the right size, so that the gear cannot slide down the shaft.

[ssspconcepts]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

It works fine, this is what I did to my tranny and have not had any issues, just make sure that the flat spot is just the right size, so that the gear cannot slide down the shaft.

Hey Linc...

Do you have any issues with the motor rotor not being long enough to reach the spur since the slipper is on the back side of the spur?

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by ssspconcepts

Hey Linc...

Do you have any issues with the motor rotor not being long enough to reach the spur since the slipper is on the back side of the spur?

Not really, I run 5mm shaft motors, which are not to sensitive on the pinion placement.

The pic above is slightly misleading due to the angle. It looks like the spur and slipper are closer to the tranny that they will be. I was not happy with the distance that the assy sat away from the motor plate, so I ground a small flat spot and used a 18t hardened pinion.

Good to hear about the flm center diff chassis, looks like I will be building another maxx! That would make 6!

[sikeston34m]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

Not really, I run 5mm shaft motors, which are not to sensitive on the pinion placement.

The pic above is slightly misleading due to the angle. It looks like the spur and slipper are closer to the tranny that they will be. I was not happy with the distance that the assy sat away from the motor plate, so I ground a small flat spot and used a 18t hardened pinion.

Good to hear about the flm center diff chassis, looks like I will be building another maxx! That would make 6!

How close can you get the spur gear to the motor plate using the Revo Slipper?

Great idea btw.

[lincpimp]

Hey sike, take a look at the new emaxx, just the same.

You could mill the cooling fins off and possibly get the spur a few mm closer, the slipperential setup in the revo that metal man made has the fins off and it sits very close, not issues with the motor shaft length there.