Belt drive on dune runner?

[Loud72]

Anyone tried the belt drive on the Dune Runner yet? I'm thinking about it for my V3. Just wondering if it is any better for a racing situation where I'll be jumping and bouncing around.


Regards,


Loud72

 

[k.jensen]

dunno if it will fit, but if it uses the same gearplate as the XT/XB or the old TT then I can't see a problem. I'm running it on my XB for offroad racing = alot of jumping and bouncing arround, and I'll say it's ALOT better than meteal gears

 

[charles8102]

Belt Drive

dunno if it will fit, but if it uses the same gearplate as the XT/XB or the old TT then I can't see a problem. I'm running it on my XB for offroad racing = alot of jumping and bouncing arround, and I'll say it's ALOT better than meteal gears

What makes it better than metal gears? Although I don't know exactly how it performs, according to RC pit stop (http://www.rcpitstop.net/aftermarket.html) the belt drive fits Dunerunner.

 

[k.jensen]

What makes it better than metal gears? Although I don't know exactly how it performs, according to RC pit stop (http://www.rcpitstop.net/aftermarket.html) the belt drive fits Dunerunner.

well Ive seen a big improvement on my car's preformance, much quickker at the buttom and more speed at the top. and that's even though the gear ratio is the stock one (1:1) also, you've only got ONE part that's beeing whorn, and that's the belt, cheep. PLUS I love the look of it

 

[charles8102]

well Ive seen a big improvement on my car's preformance, much quickker at the buttom and more speed at the top. and that's even though the gear ratio is the stock one (1:1) also, you've only got ONE part that's beeing whorn, and that's the belt, cheep. PLUS I love the look of it

I agree the look is sweet. I havent made my mind up on what i want to get yet (Dunerunner, XB or Baja 5b) but which ever one i get i want to add the belt drive. I don't "think" the belt drive will work on baja though.

 

[Deluge]

It won't fit the Baja. Completely different setup.

 

[charles8102]

Alright, then i made a good decision by getting an XB.

 

[Guest]

Just to clarify, the Dune Runner has the same gear plate as the other Redcat gassers. The belt drive does fit the Dune Runner. The Dune Runner is not a copy of the 5b they are completely different.

 

[Loud72]

This makes me happy. Thanks for the input guys!

Regards,

Loud72

 

[delta_kilo]

Will the belt drive work even if you change gears for higher top speed?

 

[Guantanamo Joe]

Will the belt drive work even if you change gears for higher top speed?

The belt drive replaces all the gears and takes your truck to a 1:1 ratio.

It will spool up faster because you are not turning that massive chunk of gears any more.

The belt does fit the DuneRunners gear plate, but the plastic piece that is on the outside of the chasis will need to be altered because it will not fit over the belt drive. Because of this, I put the only belt drive I have on my MT instead, but I am about to order another for the DuneRunner and just figure out the fabrication.

 

[rampagemt]

I just cut a hole on the plastic side skirt for the pulley on the layshaft to fit

 

[Guantanamo Joe]

does that hold up pretty well and is the pulley protected?

 

[rampagemt]

It don't stick out at all! I will be putting mesh over to keep grass out

 

[Guantanamo Joe]

Sweet... then I know now that I will be ordering one soon

 

[rampagemt]

I wish I could just take the side off to show off belt drive but you need it to mount body

 

[Deluge]

The belt drive is also quieter. No chatter from running the steel gears.

 

[Guantanamo Joe]

I broke my body and havent bothered to replace it yet... I am looking into maybe making one that just covers the front 3 pins- out of kydex... we shall see.

 

[rampagemt]

If you do I would love to see!

 

[Deluge]

For sure, I'd like to see that, as well.