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Redneck Drunk Truk received a very nice upgrade!
I got the Integy drive cups and axle assembly. After bashing these voltages for the last six months It’s obviously clear that the inboard drive cups are the weakest point. And it’s not the cup itself where the dog bone goes, but where it pushes on to the differential. It’s just a very weak point that spins out easy with 3s power. So I picked up the Integy set but decided to only install the metal drive cups at the differential. I am curious to see how long the axle drive cups last.
I’ve had the car out three times now and it is running more solid and consistent than ever. Yesterday we went to our practice spot for jumping the granite and I decided to see what happened if I aired out Redneck. Wow, I was not expecting how well the thing jumps and flys through the air! Did 8 big jumps with a couple with hard landings but no damage. Being light helps. Even upgraded to 3S, running a 3s battery (3000mah, 30c) the thing still only weighs 5.4lbs with the battery.
I’ve had such good luck with the Integy set so far that I bought two more for my wife and step daughters Voltages. I don’t like spending 35 bucks (30+ postage) each on these cars but the amount of fun that we get out of them is worth it. The 3s system for each cost around 40 bucks, the 3s batteries $16 each, body armor etc another $20, shocks $25, TBone bumper and wheelie bar set $40…So I’m into each car around $250, including the initial purchase price, to get them to the fun and durable point. But it’s worth it! Hell the learning experience alone is great.
We tend to drive these cars when we’re letting the granite, big rock or vorteks rest and cool. Or if it’s wet outside. These are the rainy day cars since they float. I even vented the tires for the next time my wife or father drive one in to the lake
I got the Integy drive cups and axle assembly. After bashing these voltages for the last six months It’s obviously clear that the inboard drive cups are the weakest point. And it’s not the cup itself where the dog bone goes, but where it pushes on to the differential. It’s just a very weak point that spins out easy with 3s power. So I picked up the Integy set but decided to only install the metal drive cups at the differential. I am curious to see how long the axle drive cups last.
I’ve had the car out three times now and it is running more solid and consistent than ever. Yesterday we went to our practice spot for jumping the granite and I decided to see what happened if I aired out Redneck. Wow, I was not expecting how well the thing jumps and flys through the air! Did 8 big jumps with a couple with hard landings but no damage. Being light helps. Even upgraded to 3S, running a 3s battery (3000mah, 30c) the thing still only weighs 5.4lbs with the battery.
I’ve had such good luck with the Integy set so far that I bought two more for my wife and step daughters Voltages. I don’t like spending 35 bucks (30+ postage) each on these cars but the amount of fun that we get out of them is worth it. The 3s system for each cost around 40 bucks, the 3s batteries $16 each, body armor etc another $20, shocks $25, TBone bumper and wheelie bar set $40…So I’m into each car around $250, including the initial purchase price, to get them to the fun and durable point. But it’s worth it! Hell the learning experience alone is great.
We tend to drive these cars when we’re letting the granite, big rock or vorteks rest and cool. Or if it’s wet outside. These are the rainy day cars since they float. I even vented the tires for the next time my wife or father drive one in to the lake