Billy Magic
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Hi Everyone,
I purchased the Arrma Granite BLX 4x4 at the beginning of the month after a long (30 yr) hiatus from RC cars. It's been a great hobby to get back into during the pandemic and it also doesn't hurt that I'm using my own money instead of begging mom and dad for parts like back in the day. I've been breaking/upgrading parts as I bash it, and most of the upgrades I've made have come from suggestions on this forum: Typhon 6s aluminum shocks installed, Pro Line Trenchers with the aluminum 14mm hex adapters, and RPM A-arms on front and back.
My newest problem is vexing me a bit. I keep losing my back right wheel during runs. It happens at the intersection of the driveshaft (AR310780) and the pinion (AR310764) and it looks like the teeth of the plastic driveshaft are worn down some or stripped. When I look at how they fit together It seems like they just lock together, like there's no screw or anything to tighten it on to. I've tried some superglue and Zap Threadlocker to no avail. It keeps coming off in the middle of a run. So far it's only happening on the one wheel.
My question are will this keep happening since I've upgraded the tires and have aluminum adapters on the hex nuts? Am I just placing too much stress on the driveshaft with the bigger tires? Am I looking at it correctly or am I missing something on the assembly? Should I consider an upgrade for the driveshafts to something like this? https://www.activepowersports.com/a...974/?utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=cse
I've got a new set of back driveshafts on the way so at least I can replace the part.
Any and all help is appreciated. Thanks in advance. I can also provide pictures if you think that would help.
I purchased the Arrma Granite BLX 4x4 at the beginning of the month after a long (30 yr) hiatus from RC cars. It's been a great hobby to get back into during the pandemic and it also doesn't hurt that I'm using my own money instead of begging mom and dad for parts like back in the day. I've been breaking/upgrading parts as I bash it, and most of the upgrades I've made have come from suggestions on this forum: Typhon 6s aluminum shocks installed, Pro Line Trenchers with the aluminum 14mm hex adapters, and RPM A-arms on front and back.
My newest problem is vexing me a bit. I keep losing my back right wheel during runs. It happens at the intersection of the driveshaft (AR310780) and the pinion (AR310764) and it looks like the teeth of the plastic driveshaft are worn down some or stripped. When I look at how they fit together It seems like they just lock together, like there's no screw or anything to tighten it on to. I've tried some superglue and Zap Threadlocker to no avail. It keeps coming off in the middle of a run. So far it's only happening on the one wheel.
My question are will this keep happening since I've upgraded the tires and have aluminum adapters on the hex nuts? Am I just placing too much stress on the driveshaft with the bigger tires? Am I looking at it correctly or am I missing something on the assembly? Should I consider an upgrade for the driveshafts to something like this? https://www.activepowersports.com/a...974/?utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=cse
I've got a new set of back driveshafts on the way so at least I can replace the part.
Any and all help is appreciated. Thanks in advance. I can also provide pictures if you think that would help.