EP Savage X build

[scarletboa]

there are some monster sized motors on hobbycity. i'm most likey going to use a kb45 series motor. i've seen people get tons of torque with the L motors. the XL motors are just SICK! a feigao xl motor is 36x74 while a kb xl is 45x78. the only downside is you will need to either find a 30mm spaced motor mount or make one with 30mm spacing for the mount screws.

[Joey]

Originally Posted by scarletboa

there are some monster sized motors on hobbycity. i'm most likey going to use a kb45 series motor. i've seen people get tons of torque with the L motors. the XL motors are just SICK! a feigao xl motor is 36x74 while a kb xl is 45x78. the only downside is you will need to either find a 30mm spaced motor mount or make one with 30mm spacing for the mount screws.

Yeah the KB45 is a beast, but Im going to stick with a 36mm diameter can I think, I believe that will be more than enough power for me! If I want more I can just make a new motor plate :)

[Joey]

I got the axles on and the shafts in and everything is pretty much good to go...

Well I just rolled it around a little and moved the wheels with my hand, and there is a TON of resistance. I know its coming from the diffs, but not from the gears. I think its from the green goo thats on the diff casing and on the big bevel gear. The little pinion gear now has all the goo on it too and its really thick, so I think thats creating the resistance. Im hoping that after the first time its run the goo will get flung around and will barely be on the gears letting it move alot more freely. Does anyone else have this problem? Does it go away after the first run?
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[littlegiant]

Originally Posted by Joey

I got the axles on and the shafts in and everything is pretty much good to go...

Well I just rolled it around a little and moved the wheels with my hand, and there is a TON of resistance. I know its coming from the diffs, but not from the gears. I think its from the green goo thats on the diff casing and on the big bevel gear. The little pinion gear now has all the goo on it too and its really thick, so I think thats creating the resistance. Im hoping that after the first time its run the goo will get flung around and will barely be on the gears letting it move alot more freely. Does anyone else have this problem? Does it go away after the first run?
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Could be a case of over tightened diff housings (If you are using plastic gear housings). Try loosing each screw for half a turn.

[Joey]

Thanks littlegiant Ill check it out.

Just to make sure, the buggy/truggy pinions are usually Mod1 48p right? Im having a hard time finding a pinion like that under 10 bucks.... :confused:

More pics...

[Joey]

Getting there....

[Joey]

[BL_RV0]

Great truck! I have a couple questions for you. How much have you spend to date? Would you mind making me a list of the parts you bought? Thanks very much!

[Joey]

Suspension arms: --------------------Bought for $13 shipped.

Bulkheads + Diffs + Shock Towers: -- -Bought front and rear for $47.20 shipped.

Bumper + Skid assembly: -------------Bought front and rear for $8 shipped.

X TVPs: -----------------------------Bought for $15 shipped.

Axle dogbones + cups: ---------------Bought for $25 shipped.

Center diff/tranny and mount: --- ----Bought for $27 shipped.

Bellcrank/Servo Saver assembly: -----Bought for $6.50 shipped.

Axle carriers + bearings: -------------Bought for $13 shipped.

Suspension arm hinge pins: ----------Bought front and rear for $4 shipped.

Screw set + misc: -------------------Bought for $12 shipped.

F/R Turnbuckles: --------------------Bought for $6.70 shipped.

Radio box: --------------------------Bought for $8 shipped.

Center dogbones: -------------------Bought for $15 shipped.

Chassis braces: ---------------------Bought for $10 shipped.

Extra screws/hardware: -------------Bought for $8.

17mm hex hub set: -----------------Bought for $10 shipped.

warhead towers + shock mount kit -- Bought for $15 shipped

Total cost so far... ----------------- $235




I already had the shocks, wheels, and servo. Hope this helps!