I also fixed my stocker this way, but with Airtronics bearings. It should hold me over for a bit until I get a better servo.
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Wraith Beginners Guide
- Thread starter Harley
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I also fixed my stocker this way, but with Airtronics bearings. It should hold me over for a bit until I get a better servo.
gbean
RCC Addict
I've found setting the rim on a cup that matches the diameter of the rim can give you an advantage when mounting a tire.
Seems like it takes practice regardless.
creeping_death
Newbie
last time out, my stock steering linkage failed. the screw that connects the drag link to the tie rod stripped. should i just replace the plastic steering components or upgrade to aluminum? i feel the plastic lets it have some give so it don't trash the servo but i don't want to keep replacing the same plastic steering components either.
You can repair that stripped rod by just using a machine screw to get you by.
Replacing the tie rod and drag link will put a lot of stress on the stock servo. You will likely need to replace it not long after replacing the steering links.
Stay away from the chinese aluminum links like Hot Racing and such. They are garbage. Find yourself a nice Ti or Stainless setup that utilizes Revo rod ends instead of 3mm stuff.
Calderwood
I wanna be Dave
Besides the fact that replacing it with a m3 screw holds better you can use a m3 screw that is quite a bit longer than the self tapping screw that axial suggests without hurting anything.
creeping_death
Newbie
thanks for the info, exactly what i was looking for! just another example of why i love this site! "thumbsup"
puffntough760
Pebble Pounder
stock esc replacement? cheapest. thanks
Read the motor and ESC sticky for a ton of info. If your stock esc must be replaced you could just grab a Castle Sidewinder for cheap.
My first post here... Kit's on it's way as we speak, and this will be my first non-assembled car. Not goin' wild at first, just Vanquish steering link, brushed Novak Eiger 35t and beadlocks with weights. Hope I can have some fun crawling and trailing it without blowing too much $$$. This will not be a basher, have other cars for that. Planning on moving the battery forward and hinge the hood for easy access. I've read I-dont-know-how-many treads but do have some noob questions.
Servo, going etiher Savox 1256TG for "budget" or the more expensice Hitec 7954SH. Reading this forum I get the idea that Savox is crap and Hitec is "the shit"?
The esc/motor comes with an extra 3A 6V BEC. Will it be enough for these servos?
Will there be enough space up front for the ESC, or do I have to move it to the back? If back, best way of doing so?
Servo, going etiher Savox 1256TG for "budget" or the more expensice Hitec 7954SH. Reading this forum I get the idea that Savox is crap and Hitec is "the shit"?
The esc/motor comes with an extra 3A 6V BEC. Will it be enough for these servos?
Will there be enough space up front for the ESC, or do I have to move it to the back? If back, best way of doing so?
gbean
RCC Addict
Savöx gets a lot of crap here. So does anything else that isn't the mainstream high dollar stuff.
That said, I've been running a Savöx 1230SG (500oz/in for $75) in my heavy big-tired Wraith for at least 8 months, through Axialfest and weekly GTG's without issue. I am not certain about that 3A BEC being capable. I've been using a castle BEC.
Your choice in electronics are good. The Novak Rockstar 35T motor suits the wraith well. I run the same motor on 3S.
Get aluminum knuckles and hubs.
Reinforce the stock drive shafts with lengths of 9/32" piano wire epoxied into the hollow shaft.
do all the cheap/free mods and have fun.
That said, I've been running a Savöx 1230SG (500oz/in for $75) in my heavy big-tired Wraith for at least 8 months, through Axialfest and weekly GTG's without issue. I am not certain about that 3A BEC being capable. I've been using a castle BEC.
Your choice in electronics are good. The Novak Rockstar 35T motor suits the wraith well. I run the same motor on 3S.
Get aluminum knuckles and hubs.
Reinforce the stock drive shafts with lengths of 9/32" piano wire epoxied into the hollow shaft.
do all the cheap/free mods and have fun.
gbean
RCC Addict
Some people actually use Traxxas maxx shafts as a cheap drive line upgrade.
Search RCC "piano wire wraith mod" and you'll find a how to I believe.
Search RCC "piano wire wraith mod" and you'll find a how to I believe.
gbean
RCC Addict
Cut a length of 9/32" piano wire to fit inside the male side of the splined drive shaft.
Use a 5 minute epoxy to glue the wire inside. This will help prevent twisting and breaking the shaft.
This is really just a stop gap measure.
Getting the MIP drive shaft set is the best bet. ( MIP part #11116, street price around $60)
Use a 5 minute epoxy to glue the wire inside. This will help prevent twisting and breaking the shaft.
This is really just a stop gap measure.
Getting the MIP drive shaft set is the best bet. ( MIP part #11116, street price around $60)
Calderwood
I wanna be Dave
Plenty.
Dostradamas
RCC Addict
Yes you can fit a 87T 48P spur inside the stock gear cover.
FRENCHBLUE72
RCC Addict
I looked around and have not seen this asked but is there a way to mount a servo winch in the stock chassis?
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