Why the plastic gear?

[bplakers]

Was just wondering if anyone knew why there is a plastic gear in the xl trans? Finally had a nice day out took it out maybe qt tank wouldn't move. Would think they could put all metal gears in there. How often does this gear strip out? What could of caused it? I'd just sent it in for trans issues got it back after they said was just the tune.

 

[2revo1maxx]

I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[bplakers]

kinda making me mad though still have no shipping label from hpi. They still owe me a set of shocks a arms & rims.

 

[srusinek]

I'm not sure why they do that anyways because everything is steel. I've never had a problem with it personally but someday I might upgrade. I lnow if you pit a monster engine in it you might have to upgrade anyways or just drop the 3 speed in favor for the 2 speed.

 

[godale03]

Most RC companies will use a nylon spur gear. This is not out of the ordinary. The biggest reason is it gives a designed weakness. In other words, it provides a weak point so if something goes wrong you are out a couple of bucks for a new spur instead of a whole transmission or drivetrain.

 

[b_balln4life]

I'm not sure why they do that anyways because everything is steel. I've never had a problem with it personally but someday I might upgrade. I lnow if you pit a monster engine in it you might have to upgrade anyways or just drop the 3 speed in favor for the 2 speed.

Even the 3 speed has a plastic or nylon gear in it. Just fyi.