Build Showcase CJ's Arrma Vendetta Project

[CJSRCLIFE]

Did you do anything to the stock diff housings making sure they had no binding?
I just skimmed over your posts and didn't see any mention of any rotary tool/files being whipped out to get the diffs spinning freely. I know I was skeptical of Vendetta's diff plague, but sure enough, they had so much drag right out of the box. Very, very tight fit.

I just used a pack of these shims here Arrma 12x15x0.2 Ara709052 all 4 in the front and i just ordered another set which i will put one more in the front and check the rear to see if it needs any. This is one thing that kind of put this car down for me was the fact that the diffs didn't mesh properly out of the box made me think i had a defective pair of diffs. I had tried to use a blade to trim the diff yokes but it barely did anything. As i mentioned in previous post i'll eventually upgrade most of the driveline to 4s Outcast\Kraton\Mojave Specs but i might keep the slipper clutch since it's better suited for this platform.

 

[CJSRCLIFE]

The item CJ's Arrma Vendetta Project has been updated:

Update 3\11\2025, Posted new pictures and updated specs to match the current setup i'm running.

 

[CJSRCLIFE]

The item CJ's Arrma Vendetta Project has been updated:

Update: 3\13\2025, Updated specs to include diff and shock fluids as well as my highest top speed with this car.

 

[CertifiedMike]

NICE JOB!!! You must be SO HAPPY!!!
I am happy for you too!!!

 

[CJSRCLIFE]

NICE JOB!!! You must be SO HAPPY!!!
I am happy for you too!!!

I am happy with my car now since i got the diff issues sorted for now as well as got in my Spektrum radio gear and it now handles so good like my modded XO-1 and how my Felony did last time i had it out. Still only goes 53mph but i hope to get a better battery for this car and maybe my other ones too.

 

[CertifiedMike]

I am happy with my car now since i got the diff issues sorted for now as well as got in my Spektrum radio gear and it now handles so good like my modded XO-1 and how my Felony did last time i had it out. Still only goes 53mph but i hope to get a better battery for this car and maybe my other ones too.

Theres always room for more speed!!!
Very cool you got it straight!

 

[CJSRCLIFE]

Theres always room for more speed!!!
Very cool you got it straight!

I was thinking about buying the same batteries i have for my Felony and XO-1 to use with my Vendetta and my other 3s or 6s vehicles. Or just getting a couple sets of EC5 to QS8 adapters since my good batteries have QS8's on them. These are the batteries i use for my Felony and XO-1.
https://www.amazon.com/Zeee-Battery...83-832d-7e4207536932&pd_rd_i=B0C3QSKK2M&psc=1

 

[CertifiedMike]

I was thinking about buying the same batteries i have for my Felony and XO-1 to use with my Vendetta and my other 3s or 6s vehicles. Or just getting a couple sets of EC5 to QS8 adapters since my good batteries have QS8's on them. These are the batteries i use for my Felony and XO-1.
https://www.amazon.com/Zeee-Battery...83-832d-7e4207536932&pd_rd_i=B0C3QSKK2M&psc=1

Ok. Just keep in mind that when I say I use Ovonic batteries, ppl tell me to buy 'Good batteries' from @Greywolf74 's tested list. CHL is on the list, Liperior too and the prices are good.
Ppl said I would notice more power and better speed for longer.
I don't know enough to recommend, just repeat what I was told.
Good luck, whatever you pick!

 

[CJSRCLIFE]

Ok. Just keep in mind that when I say I use Ovonic batteries, ppl tell me to buy 'Good batteries' from @Greywolf74 's tested list. CHL is on the list, Liperior too and the prices are good.
Ppl said I would notice more power and better speed for longer.
I don't know enough to recommend, just repeat what I was told.
Good luck, whatever you pick!

I use ZEEE and Povway batteries currently i heard good things about CNHL, Ovonic although i was thinking about GA batteries since i have their D300 charger. Only bad thing is that GA is very expensive although i hear good things about them.