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JThiessen · 10.22.2010, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Freezebyte

With the improvements/changes to the Flux tranny, I don't find that argument valid anymore. Bulletproof diffs + HD drive gear = almost invincible drivetrain. The again, 6s lipo is more then enough to trash any drive train if you drive like an uncaring moron.

I find the two manufactures tranny's to be relatively the same. Out of the box, not reliable for 6S. Now if you upgrade them with steel gears, then both will handle 6S well. I agree on the rest of the drive train - HPI does get the nod there.

As far as the Stampede, I challenge anyone to grab an equivelent 1/10 2WD MT and see how well it holds up to 40 mph bashing...the key there is 2WD MT - the RC10's compare more to the Rustler.

Some of you weren'' around prior to the Revo coming out - it was the most revolutionary MT ever. An engineering marvel in the world of RC. It also propelled the brushless push here - how many of us spent the better part of a year or so figuring out how to stick electric power in one...?

And how about the technology in the Summit....might not be up to high power brushless, but have you seen any other company design something that complex?

My only beef with Traxxas was the grandstanding leading up to product releases, and only find out they have done a rebadged this or that...

The world wide web has made it quite easy for a clerk at 7-11 to belittle an engineering staff while he is on his 10 minute state mandated break for hourly workers..

mistercrash · 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JThiessen

I find the two manufactures tranny's to be relatively the same. Out of the box, not reliable for 6S.

I can't comment on the Flux tranny, some are very happy with it with upgraded gears in it. I know for a fact that the gears in the Traxxas BL E-Revo tranny don't need to be upgraded. I ran the E-Revo tranny on 6S in a 14 pound LST XXL all summer remember? The E-Revo tranny is very reliable on 6S. I will admit that it does need one inexpensive upgrade though, the Hot Racing double slipper. If you happen to have the newer model of tranny that comes with the aluminum slipper pads then you're all set, absolutely no upgrade needed for 6S.

JThiessen · 10.22.2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mistercrash

I ran the E-Revo tranny on 6S in a 14 pound LST XXL all summer remember? The E-Revo tranny is very reliable on 6S.

That's true. I wonder though what the outcome would have been if you hadn't blown your diffs all the time (may have been the same outcome....nobody knows for certain).

mistercrash · 10.22.2010, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JThiessen

That's true. I wonder though what the outcome would have been if you hadn't blown your diffs all the time (may have been the same outcome....nobody knows for certain).

Well the fact that the rear diff blew so often shows me that it might have been the weak link in the drive train. And that LST XXL diff with the HD cup is well known to be very strong and dependable. The E-Revo tranny always came out shinning with no visible signs of wear. We will surely find out how the outcome will be and if that tranny will still perform as well because the truck is on its way to nitrostarter as we speak.

Maybe he will find if there was a problem that I over looked about the rear diff.

josh9mille · 10.22.2010, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mistercrash

Well the fact that the rear diff blew so often shows me that it might have been the weak link in the drive train. And that LST XXL diff with the HD cup is well known to be very strong and dependable. The E-Revo tranny always came out shinning with no visible signs of wear. We will surely find out how the outcome will be and if that tranny will still perform as well because the truck is on its way to nitrostarter as we speak.

Maybe he will find if there was a problem that I over looked about the rear diff.

I have to agree, the revo tranny is amazing, especially for being plastic. Probably has something to do with the 1/2 inch wide contact pattern on all the gears.

mistercrash · 10.22.2010, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by josh9mille

I have to agree, the revo tranny is amazing, especially for being plastic. Probably has something to do with the 1/2 inch wide contact pattern on all the gears.

My opinion also, and there are three gears in there, two are metal and the big one on the output shaft is plastic.

josh9mille · 10.22.2010, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mistercrash

My opinion also, and there are three gears in there, two are metal and the big one on the output shaft is plastic.

I didnt know that, i thought they were all plastic. I never had to tear mine appart so i wasnt sure. the tranny is the only thing i never had a problem with.