Looking to buy n build a yeti but can't decide wich route to go. Which option do you think would be the most bullet proof, if cost was no factor? And which do you think is the best strength per dollar? Which is the best way to upgrade a yeti's front end Yeti x conversion or aluminum up grades?
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Yeti x conversion vs. aluminum upgrades
Tgreer
RCC Addict
The yetiX conversion is stronger than an upgraded yeti. It can also be even stronger with all the great upgrades that are offered for the slash 4x4 front end. In addition to that, you also get better steering and more adjustability options with the slash front end. The slash front end does not have the binding issues you run into with the yeti front either. There is no better setup on the market for bashing and durability for your yeti!
redsawacs
RCC Addict
Cost is always a factor - if not, why would you be looking to make it "bulletproof"? Part of the fun is working on them. If it didn't break, you would get bored and move to something else.
What problem are you looking to fix? If you buy a yeti, you're covered by warranty if anything goes wrong as long as you drive it within the limits of the RC.
If you're going to spend a ton of cash on a Yeti, why would you beat the snot out of it, you know that it is going to break by doing that.
If you want to make it bulletproof, leave it on the shelf and put a bulletproof case over it. After all, no matter how much money you throw at it, you're always going to break or wear out something....even all aluminum upgrades.
Bottom line, be prepared to break parts and spend money. But, that goes with any RC - nothing is definitively bulletproof. I think you should save your money and just fix parts as they break...if you break them more than once under normal operations, then you know that is a problem area for the way you drive your car and at that point look into corrective measures.
No sense spending too much money for no reason right off the bat.
My 4 year old has yet to break anything on his Yeti, but I have the punch control turned down and I am using a 2900kv motor instead of the 3150 to keep the speed down on 2s for him.
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kstowe
Quarry Creeper
I have a heavily upgraded Yeti, I've replace all stock steering components. When I heard about the Yeti-X I seriously considered it, decided not to based on 3 main reasons.
1)I have way too much into those parts already and I can't imagine picking up enough steering angle to justify it (although I'd like more steering).
2)You can't run 2.2s with Yeti-X in the front (I spent too much on my VP wheels that I already spaced out to the max w/ hubs AND I don't like 2.2-3.0 wheels or plastic wheels for the most part.)
3)I would have to replace my aluminum front bulkhead with a stock one (the aluminum makes gear mesh very easy and I run 4S)
I still think about doing the conversion. If I could do it all over again, my only hang up would be the front wheels. Everyone I've seen with one is super happy. One the other hand, fully built my front end is bullet proof (STRC steering kit, STRC posts, BMRC links, STRC c-hubs, SSD knucks) I've run it hard and it has taken some NASTY cartwheels down some big hills and I've never had any of it give me an issue.
@kstowe you can run 2.2 wheels. You just need to run wider hubs up front. If I remember correctly if you run .650 hubs on VP rims you will clear. I'm running Gear Head RC EZ-Locs on mine with there .250 hubs and they clear. You don't need 2.2/3.0's to make it work.
kstowe
Quarry Creeper
The Duuuude wheels they make to clear are 2.5"
Otherwise I have 850's and a currie out back, so I can't run any wider than the 475's that I'm currently running in the front without it looking completely ridiculous. On top of that the SLW V2 wheels that I'm runnning have a high interference back beadlock ring. That's why I'm running 475 and 850 instead of the suggested 225 and 725.
Trust me, I've thought long and hard about it, and I just wouldn't gain enough for the money I'd have to blow.
Tgreer
RCC Addict
Doesn't look rediculous to me. These are 2.2 crawler inovations wheel, cheap and great. 2.2 vp wheels fit just the same. These fall under the 13" max with for U4 Racing. No wider than a stock yeti setup.
trig n tahoe
Quarry Creeper
That thing is F ing SWEET!!! I DIG it!!
@ redsawacs. why would I want to make it bulletproof? Same reason I don't take a stock rig off road....... I research and talk to people with a lot more experience in building I do. Then I take my time and build my rig right, so when I take my rig out I can enjoy having a good time without worrying about something breaking at every turn. I like to take things past their limits so I can better learn what the limits truly are. I know nothing is bullet proof, but I'd like to start off with the best. I'm not getting into this hobby to save money. My idea of fun is putting money into a rig then beating it until it breaks. But to each its own.
As for everyone else, thanks for your input there's no substitute for experience. I've never thought about upgrading the slash parts, good idea!!
As for everyone else, thanks for your input there's no substitute for experience. I've never thought about upgrading the slash parts, good idea!!
SteveC6R
RCC Addict
The Yeti-X conversion is a nice setup, I've seen it in person and the conversion CBE RC sells is reasonably priced. With that said the biggest problem with the Yeti is the bending/breaking of the stock dog bones and Axial universals. I believe there's a fix coming for this issue from a couple of companies that will be much more cost effective when upgrading the Yeti and will solve the issue without having to spend a fortune.
m1009cucv
RCC Addict
5 min of use on my yeti. front end problems already. have a stamped front end off ebay. as soon as I get the information ill pay for the yeti x kit. might as well get it done. bit more steering, adjustable and stronger parts. sounds like a win to me
