Things they dont make but should

[jameschatz]

Like this I think

http://www.teamlosi.com/Products/Gal...A0096&Index=11

http://www.teamlosi.com/Products/Def...rodID=LOSA0096

Edit:Oops beat me to it

[hyperasus]

He's talking about the end bell. My XXX-T brushless was like that. Had to buy an optional metal end bell to replace the stock plastic one. Can't seem to find a picture of the plastic one online, but here is the optional metal one I bought to replace the stock plastic.

http://www.shopatron.com/product/pro...35.0.0.0.0.0.0

[Serum]

Ah, yes, that explains.. thanks hyper.

endbell of plastic.. that would make sense,

[Procharged5.0]

I hate to see plastic on brushless motors. Not great for heat dissapation.

[hyperasus]

The plastic isn't so bad, but the bearing they use with the plastic...wow, it's like they design it to fail within a month. I have 2 of these trucks. First bearing went out so I ordered the metal bell for both. But, somehow when the bearing went and binded the motor it took something else with it. Probably something to do with all those censored wires going in there. Decided I may as well wait for it to fail before replacing the second one as well. That was a mistake. When it went it also took something else with it. So now both systems are in the mail on their way back to Novak for repair. Why am I telling you all this. Just in case any of you ever get one, buy the metal endbell/bearing/rotor upgrade and replace the plastic one ASAP. Don't wait for it to break like I did.

Sorry for the off topic. Figured I may as well say something since it was brought up anyways.

[jhautz]

Originally Posted by hyperasus

The plastic isn't so bad, but the bearing they use with the plastic...wow, it's like they design it to fail within a month. I have 2 of these trucks. First bearing went out so I ordered the metal bell for both. But, somehow when the bearing went and binded the motor it took something else with it. Probably something to do with all those censored wires going in there. Decided I may as well wait for it to fail before replacing the second one as well. That was a mistake. When it went it also took something else with it. So now both systems are in the mail on their way back to Novak for repair. Why am I telling you all this. Just in case any of you ever get one, buy the metal endbell/bearing/rotor upgrade and replace the plastic one ASAP. Don't wait for it to break like I did.

Sorry for the off topic. Figured I may as well say something since it was brought up anyways.

So just buy the kit and put your own system in it then?


Gmaxx360: I'm with you on the revo pro. But make it a kit with all the hop ups and no motor, electronincs or tires. That would be sweet and a great base to start a brushless converstion. Nitro racers would like it too.

[crazyjr]

Originally Posted by jhautz

So just buy the kit and put your own system in it then?


Gmaxx360: I'm with you on the revo pro. But make it a kit with all the hop ups and no motor, electronincs or tires. That would be sweet and a great base to start a brushless converstion. Nitro racers would like it too.

yeah, i got too many stock radios here

I was just working on my G2R and it dawned on me, We need an arm on the servo saver that straightens the linkage on the steering. Looking at mine, its not binding, but could be straighter than it is

[Procharged5.0]

Sorry to hear that you've had so much trouble with them.
Glad you shared with us @ RC-M so we can avoid the same!

[hyperasus]

No worries. Gave me an excuse to put a MM/Lehner combo in it LOL. It's too much though so I'll prob go back to the innocent little novak when I get it back from RMA. These Losi's.......they aint Traxxas. Thats for sure.

[BP-Revo]

Originally Posted by hyperasus

These Losi's.......they aint Traxxas. Thats for sure.

You meant this as in Traxxas is better, right? :027:

[GorillaMaxx360]

They need to make a pro version of the revo with tubes, GTR shocks, and all of those traxxas hopups

[Procharged5.0]

Originally Posted by GorillaMaxx360

They need to make a pro version of the revo with tubes, GTR shocks, and all of those traxxas hopups

That would be cool, but expensive.

[hyperasus]

LOL

I'll put it this way. Rusty/pedes break every other time I run them. XXX-T on the other hand...luck to even get a full pack out of it. Real lucky. But hey, just have to look at the bright side. The Losi's may break easily, but at least they are a pain in the ass to work on.

[BP-Revo]

Originally Posted by hyperasus

The Losi's may break easily, but at least they are a pain in the ass to work on.

ROFL :005:

So they break easily AND are a pain in the ass to work on? Who would want a Losi? LOL!

Anyways...sounds like someone needs a Revo...

As far as I know, a Revo is the most durable truck made...

[jollyjumper]

what traxxas should make is a rock crawler, muhahahahaha.
i like losi tough, but he's right.
a xxx-4 is a pita to wrench on.
xxx-t mf2 is good, supa easy.
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