Are Ball Bearings Worth It?
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Are Ball Bearings Worth It?
Well, in the quest for speed I am constantly looking for modifications to make my Rustler faster. As of right now, I put a Velineon brushless system in it, with an 8 cell battery powering it. Currently, my top speed is about 45mph.
So, now to my question. Is it worth it for me to install ball bearings in the car to improve the cars speed? If so, how much will the ball bearings really improve my speed?
Here's the bearings I am looking at. I am going to be running on pavement so they should be perfect. Any feedback is appreciated.
[link=http://www.bocabearings.com/bearing-inventory/4020/rc-car-truck-bearings/ultra-seal/traxxas-rustler-electric-off-road]Bearings[/link]
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So, now to my question. Is it worth it for me to install ball bearings in the car to improve the cars speed? If so, how much will the ball bearings really improve my speed?
Here's the bearings I am looking at. I am going to be running on pavement so they should be perfect. Any feedback is appreciated.
[link=http://www.bocabearings.com/bearing-inventory/4020/rc-car-truck-bearings/ultra-seal/traxxas-rustler-electric-off-road]Bearings[/link]
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ball bearings will reduce friction, thus allowing more of the power to get to the wheels.
but its more than that. bushings will wear out over time, especially in brushless vehicles.
did you upgrade your rustler with a vxl system? because the vxl rustler comes with ball bearings.
anyway, you can find ball bearing kits for almost any RC on ebay. usually wont cost more than $15-$25. money well spent.
oh, if you really seek speed......you need to get a 3s lipo. that will ad 25MPH right there.
but its more than that. bushings will wear out over time, especially in brushless vehicles.
did you upgrade your rustler with a vxl system? because the vxl rustler comes with ball bearings.
anyway, you can find ball bearing kits for almost any RC on ebay. usually wont cost more than $15-$25. money well spent.
oh, if you really seek speed......you need to get a 3s lipo. that will ad 25MPH right there.
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RE: Are Ball Bearings Worth It?
Thanks for your response Nitro Sport.
The car was originally an XL-5, so it has bushings. I installed the VXL system after I had the car awhile.
Joe
did you upgrade your rustler with a vxl system? because the vxl rustler comes with ball bearings.
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Install bearings and spin your frontwheel -it will "never" stop spinning Try to change it at one of the sides of your car and compare the "spintime" between the bushing and the bearing
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Thanks for all of the responses guys. I appreciate it. Looks like I will be looking into a set of ball bearings for the Rustler.
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Go Boca or avid for the bearings. Don't bother with the cheesy Ebay bearings for 20 cents apiece; they won't last any longer than your bushings.
It's totally worth the 25-30 bucks for your bearings, don't try to save a whole ten dollars on a identifiably inferior part.
It's totally worth the 25-30 bucks for your bearings, don't try to save a whole ten dollars on a identifiably inferior part.
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good thread btw why do tamiya charge $20 for 4 sealed 1050 bearings? the only replacement parts from tamiya i can't consider cheap []
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are you sure you dont have bearings already?
it was almost 8 years ago I think, but when I built my rustler kit, I thought I remembered the box saying something about "ball bearing equipped". part of me thinks it might have been referring to only the transmission and I know at least the trans had em, cant remember if I had to add them everywhere else or if they came with it.
it was almost 8 years ago I think, but when I built my rustler kit, I thought I remembered the box saying something about "ball bearing equipped". part of me thinks it might have been referring to only the transmission and I know at least the trans had em, cant remember if I had to add them everywhere else or if they came with it.
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ORIGINAL: Haddi Taha
good thread btw why do tamiya charge $20 for 4 sealed 1050 bearings? the only replacement parts from tamiya i can't consider cheap []
good thread btw why do tamiya charge $20 for 4 sealed 1050 bearings? the only replacement parts from tamiya i can't consider cheap []
I wouln't suggest buying the super cheep bearings on ebay that come straight from china. I know a few people who had problems with those. One guy's TXT-1 literally crushed some of the balls in a couple of those bearings.
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are you sure you dont have bearings already?
it was almost 8 years ago I think, but when I built my rustler kit, I thought I remembered the box saying something about ''ball bearing equipped''. part of me thinks it might have been referring to only the transmission and I know at least the trans had em, cant remember if I had to add them everywhere else or if they came with it.
are you sure you dont have bearings already?
it was almost 8 years ago I think, but when I built my rustler kit, I thought I remembered the box saying something about ''ball bearing equipped''. part of me thinks it might have been referring to only the transmission and I know at least the trans had em, cant remember if I had to add them everywhere else or if they came with it.
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i use the standard bearings available in the kits, and i replace the bushings in the steering with yeah racing ones from rcmart. I think that all RC's must come stock with a full set of ball bearing and no stupid plastic or bronze bushings. You will be suprised how much more steering you can get from replacing the bushings on your tamiya ta05 or tb03 to ball bearings, certaily helps on tight tracks.