CVD vs. Dogbones

[CharliesTheMan]

I'm going to be replacing the stock units on my T-Maxx and my HPI Savage pretty soon. I'm wondering what the difference is between dogbones and CVD's, and what are the pros and cons of each. I know CVD stands for Constant Velocity, so does this mean that they don't take the constant jarring of engaging and disengaging, thus reducing the shocks and jars of driving a MT?

I will be running the stock 4.6 for a while in the Savage, and going with a 3.3 in the T-Maxx, so let me know what I need for each application.

 

[hamz9561]

CVDs are more expensive, but are much more durable. I don't know much about the Savage, but I'm sure that there lots of aftermarket combos for the T-Maxx.

 

[CharliesTheMan]

Is there a certain combo that's good for the T-Maxx? I know a lot of people say that the axles are pretty stong on the maxx, thats why they use them on the Revo. I know that they aren't nearly as strong as say MIP CVD's, but will I need the axles and center driveshafts, or just the center shafts? I will be running an OS 18tm eventually.

Cmon Rolex, I know you're out there hiding in the dark shadows of rcnitrotalk-ville. What do you reccomend? And what do I really need? I know polished CVD's all the way around will be beautiful, but for now I'm not trying to spend too much money making the maxx pretty. My savage is going to be my primary truck to bash, but I want to have the Maxx for backup. (Example: These motors get to be expensive and I've got tons of Chevy engines, so I'm working on putting a GM 502 crate engine on the savage, so since this may take a couple of weeks I can have the maxx to drive)

Really I plan on using the maxx so I can take people out to bash that are interested in learning about the best hobby in the world and let them learn the basics so they can decide if they like the hobby, and I want something dependable. It will be my way of giving back to the hobby and letting people see why we enjoy it so much!

 

[robmob]

I converted over to shiny MIP’s on all fours and centers after twisting one of the stockers on my 2.5 Maxx a few years ago. I had just put a Sirio .18 in it. Still running them and the Maxx has been converted over to a brushless set-up.

At the time I had no other options since the stock sliders were prone to twisting. Now the new Revo spec sliders are supposedly able to withstand the abuse. I know that my Revo has had zero issues with the stock sliders. I can’t comment on whether they could stand up to my brushless set-up nor would I want to find out. When I convert my Revo over to brushless, I plan on switching to CVD’s. I tend to want to avoid problems while running.

 

[Cupooterluvr]

Do the MIP shafts come with a brake adapter for the 3.3 or do they just fit the stock one? I was looking, scratching my head the other day saying "wtf?"

 

[jon2]

For the Savage, I would recommend the stock dogbones since they are tough to bash with. Unless you race, stick to the bones.

 

[CharliesTheMan]

thanks for all that info guys!