Granite Wheel Driveshafts

[bicketybam]

Yup, you are the only one...


I can't get my slipper to last long enough to break anything else.

Probably because I do stuff like this ?

 

[maddmatt02]

I'm starting to worry whats going to happen to my poor senton when I get the big MT tires on for good. I drive it like I am trying to break it and have only gone through one a arm, no axles, and no slipper/spurs or anything.

 

[bicketybam]

I'm starting to worry whats going to happen to my poor senton when I get the big MT tires on for good. I drive it like I am trying to break it and have only gone through one a arm, no axles, and no slipper/spurs or anything.

The wheel driveshafts are my only issue and some bust almost instantly and some need a really bad landing. The design of the U-joint is just poopy. I can't wait for the upgraded driveshafts to ship. Tower has them listed as "on order."

https://www.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p??&I=LXGYRS

 

[Yonic]

As these new driveshaft presumably are for the new 4s cars, which by logic will be the wider versions of the current short/long wheelbase cars (so a outcast & kraton), i wonder if these will fit the current cars, with their short a-arms
I'm thinking good chance they will not..

Another thing is these are connected to the diff outdrives via a set screw, and not using a "through screw" that the current driveshaft uses, but i think the current outdrives have a place for a set screw which is currently not used, so from that standpoint i think it will be fine..

 

[bicketybam]

As these new driveshaft presumably are for the new 4s cars, which by logic will be the wider versions of the current short/long wheelbase cars (so a outcast & kraton), i wonder if these will fit the current cars, with their short a-arms
I'm thinking good chance they will not..

Another thing is these are connected to the diff outdrives via a set screw, and not using a "through screw" that the current driveshaft uses, but i think the current outdrives have a place for a set screw which is currently not used, so from that standpoint i think it will be fine..

The description reads "Mega BLX" so assume they are a direct replacement for the stock driveshafts and not for a vehicle not yet in existence.

 

[bicketybam]

And another one bites the dust! Usually it's the outer half that breaks, so I had plenty of these.

 

[Yonic]

Did you had that many breakages when it was warmer?

 

[bicketybam]

Did you had that many breakages when it was warmer?

Yes. The pins pop out. If anything it should be better in the cold.

 

[DoNoHarm]

Same problem with the garbage Traxxas plastic telescoping drivesnaps. Most people just throw in some MIP’s and call it a day.

 

[blackgoat04]

And another one bites the dust! Usually it's the outer half that breaks, so I had plenty of these.


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I've done that about 6 times so far, to 3 different ones. I just push the back together. at least next time one tries to break it will just come apart again and not crack any plastic

 

[Zcole13]

This happened on my first outing I was taking it for flying lessons off a half pipe so I guess it's my fault, is there any other company gonna make these because the mixed reviews about the hot racing ones are a bit mixed .I'm after bullet proof .or has anyone considered different out drives from the diff to be able to use alternative sliders ??

 

[TraverseCity420]

This happened on my first outing I was taking it for flying lessons off a half pipe so I guess it's my fault, is there any other company gonna make these because the mixed reviews about the hot racing ones are a bit mixed .I'm after bullet proof .or has anyone considered different out drives from the diff to be able to use alternative sliders ??

I suspect your thinking of integy stuff, HR just released the 3s blx shafts like a week or 2 ago..

 

[Zcole13]

Will either keep it on 2s or shelf it as the cost of those HR ones is a bit high untill not aftermarket parties jump on board

 

[Wes84]

Try upgrading Traxxas shafts to metal if the Arrrma steel cvds last $80 might be a bargain in comparison.

MIP for my slash ran me $125 which is on the cheaper side but no longer have that POS

 

[Vmabuck]

Just a few questions:

What is the speed increase with the bigger motor?

Did you have to get a new ESC for running 4s?

Is it worth it LOL!