therealrsr
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I did a hello post for some background if interested:
http://www.redcatrampageforum.com/showthread.php?p=153776#post153776
Here are my thoughts and questions after mild tear down and a couple break-in runs:
Only real things I did on tear down were remove body panels, chassis plates, white silicone on the trany gears, check for loose bolts, put an outwear on the filter. I will do a complete tear down and install my killer bee before letting her rip.
-1st noticeable need to address, transmission mesh, silicone for now and reexamine after 4th item below.
-2nd, differential action. Pretty bad, sure it will improve with driving but I'm a silky smooth diff guy. If mine is tight, only because I put diff lock oil or silly putty in.
-3rd, shock springs. Action reminds me of the old pull out cot springs from the 70's. Progressive setup to be figured out. Rebuild them and start testing different wt. oils front and back.
-4th, the transmission plate. Either 7075's or RC's. Is the 7075 worth the $ difference?
-5th, the air filter will be swapped for HPI's because they are better material with better air filter oil, and I got em laying around.
-6th, fab up some brace to attach the side cage body mount holes to the chassis. (This was my only real "duh" moment with the car design)
-7th, fab some metal body panels and perhaps cage support. Might heat treat the cage parts going for added strength. (this will be a loaner often so sturdy rules over weight)
-8th, HPI adapters. Again mostly because I have 5b stocks, tarmacs and hostiles mounted already.
-9th, extra A arms, carriers, chubs, etc. heat treated for added strength. If only RPM...
-10th, remove the rear wing/mount and fab a wrap up rear skid plate for butt landings.
-11th, the support brace for the front bumper, actually that was the other "what?" with the car. Could work fine on a car half this weight, but come on...
-12th, throw in a HPI stock steering servo. The RC stock seemed fine but I have it laying around after 5b upgraded to Savox and has better #'s.
-13th, fast, high-torque savox servo for the gas/break. Just peace of mind.
-14th, find some axle boots
-15th, bike tire for shock socks.
-16th, Killer bee and rx for my DX3s (5b is on a DX4)
That should keep me busy for a few days.
http://www.redcatrampageforum.com/showthread.php?p=153776#post153776
Here are my thoughts and questions after mild tear down and a couple break-in runs:
Only real things I did on tear down were remove body panels, chassis plates, white silicone on the trany gears, check for loose bolts, put an outwear on the filter. I will do a complete tear down and install my killer bee before letting her rip.
-1st noticeable need to address, transmission mesh, silicone for now and reexamine after 4th item below.
-2nd, differential action. Pretty bad, sure it will improve with driving but I'm a silky smooth diff guy. If mine is tight, only because I put diff lock oil or silly putty in.
-3rd, shock springs. Action reminds me of the old pull out cot springs from the 70's. Progressive setup to be figured out. Rebuild them and start testing different wt. oils front and back.
-4th, the transmission plate. Either 7075's or RC's. Is the 7075 worth the $ difference?
-5th, the air filter will be swapped for HPI's because they are better material with better air filter oil, and I got em laying around.
-6th, fab up some brace to attach the side cage body mount holes to the chassis. (This was my only real "duh" moment with the car design)
-7th, fab some metal body panels and perhaps cage support. Might heat treat the cage parts going for added strength. (this will be a loaner often so sturdy rules over weight)
-8th, HPI adapters. Again mostly because I have 5b stocks, tarmacs and hostiles mounted already.
-9th, extra A arms, carriers, chubs, etc. heat treated for added strength. If only RPM...
-10th, remove the rear wing/mount and fab a wrap up rear skid plate for butt landings.
-11th, the support brace for the front bumper, actually that was the other "what?" with the car. Could work fine on a car half this weight, but come on...
-12th, throw in a HPI stock steering servo. The RC stock seemed fine but I have it laying around after 5b upgraded to Savox and has better #'s.
-13th, fast, high-torque savox servo for the gas/break. Just peace of mind.
-14th, find some axle boots
-15th, bike tire for shock socks.
-16th, Killer bee and rx for my DX3s (5b is on a DX4)
That should keep me busy for a few days.
) That would keep me busy for a few months, LOL 
