New lower geared trans?

[Jefferson87]

Saw this on axials site, haven't seen it talked about any where else. Wonder if they will offer a kit to lower the ratio in older capra?

This updated Capra has an improved final drive ratio of 45.37:1 (6.31 internal) compared to 31.4:1 (4.37 internal). This is 45% lower than the previous model, vastly improving the climbing ability and power of this rig.

 

[Gula]

Time to eplore/compare some parts lists

 

[Chingon]

Just get you a knock off Chilux NOD 2 transmission LCG Transmission NOD2 Gearbox for Straight Axle SCX10 UGRC Gspeed RC Comp Builds | eBay

You can get them even cheaper off AliExpress, but you'll wait longer. I am not familiar with Capras, but I know Logan from West Desert Wheeler has recommended the NOD 2 for Capras a few times. I don't know how well it would fit the Capra Chassis, but the knock off OD-3s (OD3 Transmission Overdrive Gearbox w/ 72mm Skid for 1/10 RC Crawler LCG Chassis | eBay) are another good option.

There is also the knock off Portal transmission (Ultra-light Portal Transmission and Spare Gears for Comp Rig RC Crawler Chassis | eBay) which is as small and light as it gets, but the gearing isn't as low as the NOD 2.

 

[bgredjeep]

It looks like the parts are available, or will be soon. Looks like over $60. Trans case, shaft set, gear set, spur, not sure of the motor plate is different. Add a couple bearings and should be good. It would be nice if they offered an upgrade kit with just what is needed for the extra idler to be added to an old capra. They should easily be under $50 for an upgrade kit with only the required items.

 

[Jefferson87]

It looks like the parts are available, or will be soon. Looks like over $60. Trans case, shaft set, gear set, spur, not sure of the motor plate is different. Add a couple bearings and should be good. It would be nice if they offered an upgrade kit with just what is needed for the extra idler to be added to an old capra. They should easily be under $50 for an upgrade kit with only the required items.

Guess the case is different then?

 

[bgredjeep]

Looks like the case and spur cover support the idler gear and shaft that actually gave it the extra reduction. I don't think they changed anything internally, but not 100% on that.

 

[Jefferson87]

Just get you a knock off Chilux NOD 2 transmission LCG Transmission NOD2 Gearbox for Straight Axle SCX10 UGRC Gspeed RC Comp Builds | eBay

You can get them even cheaper off AliExpress, but you'll wait longer. I am not familiar with Capras, but I know Logan from West Desert Wheeler has recommended the NOD 2 for Capras a few times. I don't know how well it would fit the Capra Chassis, but the knock off OD-3s (OD3 Transmission Overdrive Gearbox w/ 72mm Skid for 1/10 RC Crawler LCG Chassis | eBay) are another good option.

There is also the knock off Portal transmission (Ultra-light Portal Transmission and Spare Gears for Comp Rig RC Crawler Chassis | eBay) which is as small and light as it gets, but the gearing isn't as low as the NOD 2.

I just bought the Amazon 3 gear hurtz dig knock off for $60 for mine, the stock trans and spare axles is going in a rig for my kids, and I was trying to use as much spare parts as possible.

My capra is a dig version and I've actually been pretty happy with the the trans as is. Was just curious if I could gear it down with a ~$30 gear set.

Although I didn't realize those trans were under $20, I'm undecided if I want dig on the kids rig. I should have probably just got one of the ones you linked for the kids and be done. Oh well. I wanted to try the 3 gear in mine anyway

 

[Jefferson87]

If you did want to check parts list, how do you know which version you're looking at?

 

[Gula]

Ya, I just looked over the interwebz, and all searches had rhe same internal trans parts