Typhon 3s to 4s

[Jason1000]

I am getting a 4s motor + ESC from arrma. Will my driveshaft need upgrading?

 

[GraniteFox]

Probably not. I’m not aware of any good aftermarket driveshafts for the Typhon. You may just want to keep spares on hand. Try not to land on power and adjust the slipper if needed.

 

[Jason1000]

Thanks. I will take your advice.

 

[Robbbbbb66]

Thanks. I will take your advice.

Mine pops drive shafts on 3s.

 

[Jason1000]

So far I have been lucky. Just got a bit worried what 4s would do to driveshaft.

 

[Robbbbbb66]

So far I have been lucky. Just got a bit worried what 4s would do to driveshaft.

I would just start running it on 4s and start upgrading as things break.

 

[Hector_Fisher]

Imo, the 3s rigs can decently handle continuous power, just not frequent insta-torque changes such as: landing jumps on power, sudden changes in speed (going from low grip to high grip surfaces, or hitting a wall), quick changes from reverse to forward, etc. Training your trigger finger to tame the 4s power and apply it at the "appropriate times" will be the best bang for you buck method to make the stock truck last a while. The other route (upgrades) just costs lots of money.

But that's how I'd do it.

 

[MisterG]

Throttle control and a good slipper setting the stock driveshafts will be just fine. You will want to get the arrma sleeve for the output of the transmission or do the velo sleeve mod using a bearing to keep the output from mushrooming and stripping out. I converted my 3s typhon to 4s with the 130a spektrum and 1900kv spektrum motor. It's an absolute blast with mojave wheels and tires.

 

[Velodromed]

velo sleeve mod

Still running with that eh? I love it!

 

[MisterG]

Still running with that eh? I love it!

It's pretty much official at this point. Arrma should rename the part

 

[Velodromed]

It's pretty much official at this point. Arrma should rename the part

I guess there’s a thin line between inventing and promoting so I will go with it and enjoy the teeny tiny spotlight shining on me

 

[Jason1000]

Imo, the 3s rigs can decently handle continuous power, just not frequent insta-torque changes such as: landing jumps on power, sudden changes in speed (going from low grip to high grip surfaces, or hitting a wall), quick changes from reverse to forward, etc. Training your trigger finger to tame the 4s power and apply it at the "appropriate times" will be the best bang for you buck method to make the stock truck last a while. The other route (upgrades) just costs lots of money.

But that's how I'd do it.

I will heed your advice. I am learning all the time.