vxl rear bearing carriers

[ksrichard]

I did a speed run and hit a personal best at 55.... Crashed braking.... OH S#!+..... I had an old rusty with the black frame. It had sleaves rather than carriers. It seems to be lagging now. Did this slow me down or are there other issues? I bought the carriers and bearings
just to see if it was the prob. Also i noticed steering had play. One of the bellcrank screws
was stripped. can't wait to fix tonight.
I read in another post, someone had same setup and hit mid 60's. I will do the same.. I hope.

 

[bgbdwlf2500]

I don't know that they will make a 10mph difference but putting bearings where bushings were will help

 

[Non Crimen]

I don't know that they will make a 10mph difference but putting bearings where bushings were will help

Bearing will help a ton!! What battery and gearing are you running?


Sent from my Pipboy-3000 in the Capital Wasteland.

 

[ksrichard]

11.1v 4100mah. According to the manual i should get 60-65. So they say..

---------- Post added at 10:30 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:29 AM ----------

Oops. Gearing is 76/31.

 

[Greywolf74]

just watch your temps...in warmer weather that gearing combo will overheat the VXL. Probably will in cooler weather too, it will just take longer.

 

[bgbdwlf2500]

If its an older version you may not get there. Do you have bearings in every spot they could be in?

 

[ksrichard]

Its a newer model with the grey chassis. I broke the origonal ones and replaced them with the older sleeve style. I bought the RPM carriers to get it back the way it should be.
I do believe i have bearings everywhere i should.
I'm watchn temps. I usually only take 1-2 high speed runs at a time. When i get the cash ill get a fan.

 

[bgbdwlf2500]

Check every bearing in the truck. Transmission etc

 

[ksrichard]

Will do. What should i clean them with? Although theyre sealed should i put a dab of bearing lube on them?

 

[bgbdwlf2500]

Just replace em. If hitting 65 is your main goal no point in cleaning them.

 

[Greywolf74]

I have a video on bearing care and maintenance if youd like to see it.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUinzqb5WEc"]RC Bearing Care (keeping your bearings in good shape) - Greywolf Studios - YouTube[/ame]

 

[ksrichard]

Thanks thats awesome.

 

[ksrichard]

I also replaced front carriers too. I want every thing to be 100% for next run. Are jaco foams good. Herd there costly. Any advise?