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Got the Vendetta im running the castle monster mamba x 1/8 3-6s esc with a traxxas 75mm 2200kv 6s motor and a 26t pinion gear what spur gear can i run on 6s? I keep burning thru stock 50t plastic spurs someone let me know please cuz the only spur gears i can find for this car is the plastic stock 50t or 55t
 
I'm no specialist on the topic but, from what I've gathered, most (if not all) of the people looking to go fast with the Vendetta invariably go the path of making their own spool so that they have their choice of gears as you do on other Arrma vehicles with spools. After a quick search, this was the first thread where it's explained how to go about making one. I'm sure people will be happy to help you out should you choose to go down this route and have any questions. The madlads on here are spectacularly helpful. Hope this helps :)
https://www.arrmaforum.com/threads/vendetta-150-build-thread.48130/
 
Got the Vendetta im running the castle monster mamba x 1/8 3-6s esc with a traxxas 75mm 2200kv 6s motor and a 26t pinion gear what spur gear can i run on 6s? I keep burning thru stock 50t plastic spurs someone let me know please cuz the only spur gears i can find for this car is the plastic stock 50t or 55t
Vendetta with 6s electrics???? That 4x4 platform is already maxxed out on 4s as it is. You will be a slave to a broken drivetrain and $spent tires$.
Get your self a 1/7 scale On road Arrma rig. Money better spent. If you want to use 6s gear, plastic gears are Not used.
6s power is just not a match for the 4x4 platform.
I am sure some have even went 8s in their Vendetta?:giggle:
Hey its your wallet. Some rigs can only provide so much. Keep pushing it with more and more power and it never hooks up. Waste of Coin. A money pit.
Get a Lim ($400.) or Infr. for 6s+ power. The real deal. And for not much more money, when you consider durability.
 
Vendetta with 6s electrics???? That 4x4 platform is already maxxed out on 4s as it is. You will be a slave to a broken drivetrain and $spent tires$.
Get your self a 1/7 scale On road Arrma rig. Money better spent. If you want to use 6s gear, plastic gears are Not used.
6s power is just not a match for the 4x4 platform.
I am sure some have even went 8s in their Vendetta?:giggle:
Hey its your wallet. Some rigs can only provide so much. Keep pushing it with more and more power and it never hooks up. Waste of Coin. A money pit.
Get a Lim ($400.) or Infr. for 6s+ power. The real deal. And for not much more money, when you consider durability.
My two rigs are holding up extremely well on 6-8s.
They are lightweight cars and makes it easier on the drivetrain.
Tbh both of my rigs have less after run required maintenance then my limitless. I get about 5-8 runs on the vendettas before have to changing spool bearings,
My limitless is typically 1-2 runs and needs new input bearing
Got the Vendetta im running the castle monster mamba x 1/8 3-6s esc with a traxxas 75mm 2200kv 6s motor and a 26t pinion gear what spur gear can i run on 6s? I keep burning thru stock 50t plastic spurs someone let me know please cuz the only spur gears i can find for this car is the plastic stock 50t or 55t
Metal Cnc front and rear arrma diff gears,
Hot racing center driveshaft and you’ll be good
Pickup the hot racing slipper eliminator .
https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/powerup-slipper-eliminator-arrma-4x4-3s-4s-blx/HRAATF25R02.html

It’s the easiest way to convert to mod 1 gears that are stronger.
Then grab an FOH mod 1 spool gear from island hobby nut. Converting to mod 1 will be strong and won’t strip out
https://www.islandhobbynut.com/product-page/copy-of-36t-mod-1-spur-gear

For your 2200kv motor I would recommend
26 pinion and 38 spool gear.
Should get that motor to 100mph on 6s

I’m running a 2200kv in my Carbondetta and have it up to 169mph but I’m running 8s.

I think a good gear range for that motor that fits inside the gearbox for 6s is
26/38 then 26/36, 28/36, 28/34
If you go too aggressive you’ll just damage your batteries from voltage sag. So start low
 
Vendetta with 6s electrics???? That 4x4 platform is already maxxed out on 4s as it is. You will be a slave to a broken drivetrain and $spent tires$.
Get your self a 1/7 scale On road Arrma rig. Money better spent. If you want to use 6s gear, plastic gears are Not used.
6s power is just not a match for the 4x4 platform.
I am sure some have even went 8s in their Vendetta?:giggle:
Hey its your wallet. Some rigs can only provide so much. Keep pushing it with more and more power and it never hooks up. Waste of Coin. A money pit.
Get a Lim ($400.) or Infr. for 6s+ power. The real deal. And for not much more money, when you consider durability.
Honestly it sounds like you have just had a run of bad luck and that sucks man but my gear mesh was to tight with the stock 50t spur thats why they burnt up i dremmeled out the motor slots and put the stock Typhon 3s spur and slipper with a 26t pinion in the Vendetta and ran the hell out of it on 6s with no issues other than the stock tires ballooning but i already knew i was gonna need belted tires i appreciate your input just a little tip tho don't be such a peepee or a act like a know it all and your advice/info might be better recieved im just sayin hope your luck gets better
Vendetta with 6s electrics???? That 4x4 platform is already maxxed out on 4s as it is. You will be a slave to a broken drivetrain and $spent tires$.
Get your self a 1/7 scale On road Arrma rig. Money better spent. If you want to use 6s gear, plastic gears are Not used.
6s power is just not a match for the 4x4 platform.
I am sure some have even went 8s in their Vendetta?:giggle:
Hey its your wallet. Some rigs can only provide so much. Keep pushing it with more and more power and it never hooks up. Waste of Coin. A money pit.
Get a Lim ($400.) or Infr. for 6s+ power. The real deal. And for not much more money, when you

My two rigs are holding up extremely well on 6-8s.
They are lightweight cars and makes it easier on the drivetrain.
Tbh both of my rigs have less after run required maintenance then my limitless. I get about 5-8 runs on the vendettas before have to changing spool bearings,
My limitless is typically 1-2 runs and needs new input bearing

Metal Cnc front and rear arrma diff gears,
Hot racing center driveshaft and you’ll be good
Pickup the hot racing slipper eliminator .
https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/powerup-slipper-eliminator-arrma-4x4-3s-4s-blx/HRAATF25R02.html

It’s the easiest way to convert to mod 1 gears that are stronger.
Then grab an FOH mod 1 spool gear from island hobby nut. Converting to mod 1 will be strong and won’t strip out
https://www.islandhobbynut.com/product-page/copy-of-36t-mod-1-spur-gear

For your 2200kv motor I would recommend
26 pinion and 38 spool gear.
Should get that motor to 100mph on 6s

I’m running a 2200kv in my Carbondetta and have it up to 169mph but I’m running 8s.

I think a good gear range for that motor that fits inside the gearbox for 6s is
26/38 then 26/36, 28/36, 28/34
If you go too aggressive you’ll just damage your batteries from voltage sag.

My two rigs are holding up extremely well on 6-8s.
They are lightweight cars and makes it easier on the drivetrain.
Tbh both of my rigs have less after run required maintenance then my limitless. I get about 5-8 runs on the vendettas before have to changing spool bearings,
My limitless is typically 1-2 runs and needs new input bearing

Metal Cnc front and rear arrma diff gears,
Hot racing center driveshaft and you’ll be good
Pickup the hot racing slipper eliminator .
https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/powerup-slipper-eliminator-arrma-4x4-3s-4s-blx/HRAATF25R02.html

It’s the easiest way to convert to mod 1 gears that are stronger.
Then grab an FOH mod 1 spool gear from island hobby nut. Converting to mod 1 will be strong and won’t strip out
https://www.islandhobbynut.com/product-page/copy-of-36t-mod-1-spur-gear

For your 2200kv motor I would recommend
26 pinion and 38 spool gear.
Should get that motor to 100mph on 6s

I’m running a 2200kv in my Carbondetta and have it up to 169mph but I’m running 8s.

I think a good gear range for that motor that fits inside the gearbox for 6s is
26/38 then 26/36, 28/36, 28/34
If you go too aggressive you’ll just damage your batteries from voltage sag. So start low
Ive got it running at the moment i used the stock Typhon 3s 57t spur and slipper set with a 26t pinion i cant find a Vendetta spur anywhere right now everyones on back order and i don't have to knowledge to build my own spool lol
I'm no specialist on the topic but, from what I've gathered, most (if not all) of the people looking to go fast with the Vendetta invariably go the path of making their own spool so that they have their choice of gears as you do on other Arrma vehicles with spools. After a quick search, this was the first thread where it's explained how to go about making one. I'm sure people will be happy to help you out should you choose to go down this route and have any questions. The madlads on here are spectacularly helpful. Hope this helps :)
https://www.arrmaforum.com/threads/vendetta-150-build-thread.48130/
Thank You ive seen people sayin build your own spools but i don't know where to even begin to do
I'm no specialist on the topic but, from what I've gathered, most (if not all) of the people looking to go fast with the Vendetta invariably go the path of making their own spool so that they have their choice of gears as you do on other Arrma vehicles with spools. After a quick search, this was the first thread where it's explained how to go about making one. I'm sure people will be happy to help you out should you choose to go down this route and have any questions. The madlads on here are spectacularly helpful. Hope this helps :)
https://www.arrmaforum.com/threads/vendetta-150-build-thread.48130/
Ill deffinetly be looking into doing this seems like my best ootion if i can figure out how to do it lol
 
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Honestly it sounds like you have just had a run of bad luck and that sucks man but my gear mesh was to tight with the stock 50t spur thats why they burnt up i dremmeled out the motor slots and put the stock Typhon 3s spur and slipper with a 26t pinion in the Vendetta and ran the hell out of it on 6s with no issues other than the stock tires ballooning but i already knew i was gonna need belted tires i appreciate your input just a little tip tho don't be such a peepee or a act like a know it all and your advice/info might be better recieved im just sayin hope your luck gets better





Ive got it running at the moment i used the stock Typhon 3s 57t spur and slipper set with a 26t pinion i cant find a Vendetta spur anywhere right now everyones on back order and i don't have to knowledge to build my own spool lol

Thank You ive seen people sayin build your own spools but i don't know where to even begin to do

Ill deffinetly be looking into doing this seems like my best ootion if i can figure out how to do it lol
The links I posted above are for doing your own spool it’s very easy.
 
A run of bad luck with the same issues over and over again seems to be a pattern with the 4x4 line.
I will keep it simple for those that are confused.
I am not the be all end all.
Whatever floats your boat. There are many that like the 4x4 line. Just don't lock your self into this platform. There is always the 6s line.
:giggle:
Honestly it sounds like you have just had a run of bad luck and that sucks man but my gear mesh was to tight with the stock 50t spur thats why they burnt up i dremmeled out the motor slots and put the stock Typhon 3s spur and slipper with a 26t pinion in the Vendetta and ran the hell out of it on 6s with no issues other than the stock tires ballooning but i already knew i was gonna need belted tires i appreciate your input just a little tip tho don't be such a peepee or a act like a know it all and your advice/info might be better recieved im just sayin hope your luck gets better





Ive got it running at the moment i used the stock Typhon 3s 57t spur and slipper set with a 26t pinion i cant find a Vendetta spur anywhere right now everyones on back order and i don't have to knowledge to build my own spool lol

Thank You ive seen people sayin build your own spools but i don't know where to even begin to do

Ill deffinetly be looking into doing this seems like my best ootion if i can figure out how to do it lol
Honestly it sounds like you have just had a run of bad luck and that sucks man but my gear mesh was to tight with the stock 50t spur thats why they burnt up i dremmeled out the motor slots and put the stock Typhon 3s spur and slipper with a 26t pinion in the Vendetta and ran the hell out of it on 6s with no issues other than the stock tires ballooning but i already knew i was gonna need belted tires i appreciate your input just a little tip tho don't be such a peepee or a act like a know it all and your advice/info might be better recieved im just sayin hope your luck gets better





Ive got it running at the moment i used the stock Typhon 3s 57t spur and slipper set with a 26t pinion i cant find a Vendetta spur anywhere right now everyones on back order and i don't have to knowledge to build my own spool lol

Thank You ive seen people sayin build your own spools but i don't know where to even begin to do

Ill deffinetly be looking into doing this seems like my best ootion if i can figure out how to do it lol
 
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You are doing something wrong there with your Lim.
Or that's BS.;)
Not really. Over 160mph the input bearings wear out after 1-2 runs. If you can wiggle the cups they should be changed. I’ve run Them longer but the bearings are usually in pieces when it’s taken apart
I run 58 series can and 4 batteries in that car so it weighs a decent amount. But there’s scorched drive cups and titanium shafts.
The shaft pins also flatten out and shear after 3-5 runs. Just the way it goes.
You asking for trouble if you don’t go over the car after every few runs
 
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You absolutely got me with speed.(y)
You running Ceramics?
That would be my go to for 160mph.
I run M2C drive cups. FWIW. And Ti shafts. My BB's are always well maintained and use Synthetic oil on all my speed run rigs. All the BB's. Outdrives and all.
 
You absolutely got me with speed.(y)
You running Ceramics?
That would be my go to for 160mph.
I run M2C drive cups. FWIW. And Ti shafts. My BB's are always well maintained and use Synthetic oil on all my speed run rigs. All the BB's. Outdrives and all.
I found that the 5-7$ Full ceramics tended to crap out just as fast🤦‍♂️ I use the 2.50$ avid metal revolution bearings.
There’s a few guys running 170-190 on my road as well and they all deal with the same issues
 
The links I posted above are for doing your own spool it’s very easy.
I found a Hot Racing slipper eliminator with a Hot Racing 54t spur for the Vendetta im gonna try with a 26t pinion and a 28t pinion if it fits
 
You absolutely got me with speed.(y)
You running Ceramics?
That would be my go to for 160mph.
I run M2C drive cups. FWIW. And Ti shafts. My BB's are always well maintained and use Synthetic oil on all my speed run rigs. All the BB's. Outdrives and all.
This is pretty standard operating for the 6s rigs to wear out the rear input bearing after 2 runs over 160 mph.
Guys like James Mccoy looked into other diff housing that had larger bearings but didn't help and ended up not being great when the bearing races failed and it destroys the aluminum housing versus a steel sleeve in the stock housing.

In the end you are putting 80% of the power to the rear wheels and it all passes through that diff input shaft. Think about that if the car is going 160+ mph is producing something like 15-20 horse power. You are then putting 12 to 16 horsepower through that one point on the car. Ceramics break under these power levels.

The ultra high speed world is downright hard on the cars. Each pass you have to go over the whole car.
 
This is pretty standard operating for the 6s rigs to wear out the rear input bearing after 2 runs over 160 mph.
Guys like James Mccoy looked into other diff housing that had larger bearings but didn't help and ended up not being great when the bearing races failed and it destroys the aluminum housing versus a steel sleeve in the stock housing.

In the end you are putting 80% of the power to the rear wheels and it all passes through that diff input shaft. Think about that if the car is going 160+ mph is producing something like 15-20 horse power. You are then putting 12 to 16 horsepower through that one point on the car. Ceramics break under these power levels.

The ultra high speed world is downright hard on the cars. Each pass you have to go over the whole car.
Jamie Morrison is trying an interesting approach that I haven't seen or heard of anyone else trying before and I'm curious to see if it has any real world effect. At present he's posting consistent 158mph passes and, to address the diff input bearing issue, he's installed flanged bearings in the hopes that the extra mm in thickness might help keep the bearing intact longer. I can see the argument for both outcomes but, as always, real world application will tell the story.
 
Jamie Morrison is trying an interesting approach that I haven't seen or heard of anyone else trying before and I'm curious to see if it has any real world effect. At present he's posting consistent 158mph passes and, to address the diff input bearing issue, he's installed flanged bearings in the hopes that the extra mm in thickness might help keep the bearing intact longer. I can see the argument for both outcomes but, as always, real world application will tell the story.

It would be interesting to see what exactly fails on them. My guess is that the rear issue is inside the bearing. My thought is that the inner race and the balls inside are seeing some torque at and angle not intended by design of the bearing.... my imagination is telling me that it is trying to rip itself out of the intended path by around 45 degrees.
 
It would be interesting to see what exactly fails on them. My guess is that the rear issue is inside the bearing. My thought is that the inner race and the balls inside are seeing some torque at and angle not intended by design of the bearing.... my imagination is telling me that it is trying to rip itself out of the intended path by around 45 degrees.
Interesting thought I hadn't considered. Do you think it might be possible to counteract or ameliorate those forces by switching to a cylindrical roller bearing such as one of the following?
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