Monster+Redcat Caldera= differintial issue
06-03-2011, 04:14 PM
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Monster+Redcat Caldera= differintial issue
Alright, i bought the Caldera 10E SC truck, it ran great stock and all that but i like to tinker with things. I put a castle creation setup, Momba monster with a 1415 series 4 Pole 2400 kv motor in my truck with 4S lipos.... Needless to say it hauls. Now, i have flattened out two sets of rear differential gears and i cannot find a set of upgraded gears anywhere. Does anyone know where i can find a set of gears or something i can do to fix this issue? ( i mean other than lay off the throttle).. I also blew the stock tires off the front when the rear diff went, any recommendations on tires aswell?
06-03-2011, 04:24 PM
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In all honesty buy a roller for a truck that can handle it.
I HIGHLY doubt the caldera has any parts available for it that can handle the power. If it did you would know cause last I looked Redcat lists all their upgrades in the manual seeing they are the only seller for aftermarket parts for their trucks.
I HIGHLY doubt the caldera has any parts available for it that can handle the power. If it did you would know cause last I looked Redcat lists all their upgrades in the manual seeing they are the only seller for aftermarket parts for their trucks.
06-03-2011, 05:04 PM
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yeah i figured the redcat gears wouldnt stand up to it, i was hoping someone knew a differential setup that might fit. I have been looking at associated and hpi differential setups and thinking about ordering a few to see if they mesh up. so far the only problem i have had with the caldera and the momba is the differential. all the driveshafts and other parts hold up just fine. I was also running stock gearing with punch control set to zero, which i plan on changing once all my parts come in. I have looked at traxxas/hpi rollers but none of them interest me as much as redcat... its somewhat the underdog to most people. As far as durability to bashing, so far ive launched into a toolbox and off a 12 foot gravel mound and havent broke a thing. Thing is sick while it is running =D
06-03-2011, 05:09 PM
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the savage don't interest you?
but yea I ran into the same issues with the Brama the diffs couldn't stand up to the BL power and ground to a pulp, and I wasted so much cash trying to fit other parts in to it in vain it wasn't funny
but yea I ran into the same issues with the Brama the diffs couldn't stand up to the BL power and ground to a pulp, and I wasted so much cash trying to fit other parts in to it in vain it wasn't funny
06-03-2011, 05:19 PM
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RE: Monster+Redcat Caldera= differintial issue
savage does look cool but im trying to get a monster SC truck going, i have an HPI blitz as well but its the 2WD version. i have a 7700 kv motor set up comming for it (wish i would of went with the 5700 setup tho) but i plan on making it a monster too.
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yeah i figured the redcat gears wouldnt stand up to it, i was hoping someone knew a differential setup that might fit. I have been looking at associated and hpi differential setups and thinking about ordering a few to see if they mesh up. so far the only problem i have had with the caldera and the momba is the differential. all the driveshafts and other parts hold up just fine. I was also running stock gearing with punch control set to zero, which i plan on changing once all my parts come in. I have looked at traxxas/hpi rollers but none of them interest me as much as redcat... its somewhat the underdog to most people. As far as durability to bashing, so far ive launched into a toolbox and off a 12 foot gravel mound and havent broke a thing. Thing is sick while it is running =D
yeah i figured the redcat gears wouldnt stand up to it, i was hoping someone knew a differential setup that might fit. I have been looking at associated and hpi differential setups and thinking about ordering a few to see if they mesh up. so far the only problem i have had with the caldera and the momba is the differential. all the driveshafts and other parts hold up just fine. I was also running stock gearing with punch control set to zero, which i plan on changing once all my parts come in. I have looked at traxxas/hpi rollers but none of them interest me as much as redcat... its somewhat the underdog to most people. As far as durability to bashing, so far ive launched into a toolbox and off a 12 foot gravel mound and havent broke a thing. Thing is sick while it is running =D
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RE: Monster+Redcat Caldera= differintial issue
th trick is shimming my friend.find some thin washers about the same size as you bearings on the side of the diffs. then by adding and subtracting shims you can ajust the gear mesh! it's great. i have done it to my tornado and earthquake 8e it works awesome! and its cheep
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As far as durability to bashing, so far ive launched into a toolbox and off a 12 foot gravel mound and havent broke a thing.
As far as durability to bashing, so far ive launched into a toolbox and off a 12 foot gravel mound and havent broke a thing.
Try swapping to the HPI RS4 Nitro MT diffs. They can be pricey to piece together if they don't sell them as a whole unit, but it's worth checking into.
06-03-2011, 10:22 PM
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thanks for the help ill check out shimming when i get the stock gear set in and ill research the hpi gears
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im going to try the shim first, i ordered 5 sets of stock gears to play with. ill keep yall updated once i get my parts in about 2 weeks =( love apo shipping..
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RE: Monster+Redcat Caldera= differintial issue
mamba monster? or mamba max pro?
ethr way, i luv redcat also. but dat setup is way 2 much 4 a redcat 2 handl.
i luv redcat & im ethr guna get a aftrshock8e or da 1/6 scale paprshreddr.
srsly. my names wer 100x bettr.
ethr way, i luv redcat also. but dat setup is way 2 much 4 a redcat 2 handl.
i luv redcat & im ethr guna get a aftrshock8e or da 1/6 scale paprshreddr.
srsly. my names wer 100x bettr.
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RE: Monster+Redcat Caldera= differintial issue
but ya. shimming spider gears & usin 30,000 fluid wood help slowdown internal diff action. & shimming ring & pinion wood help close up diff gear mesh & sum antiwear grease woodnt hurt.
but i hav a feelin dat wif dat setup, ull b fixn gears weekly.
but i hav a feelin dat wif dat setup, ull b fixn gears weekly.
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u hav a pic or da stock ring & pinion? da gound pounder has a upgrade set in "hardend" steel. ring & pinion. if ur stock sets pt # is BS803-027 den hardend set will drop in
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u hav a pic or da stock ring & pinion? da gound pounder has a upgrade set in ''hardend'' steel. ring & pinion. if ur stock sets pt # is BS803-027 den hardend set will drop in
u hav a pic or da stock ring & pinion? da gound pounder has a upgrade set in ''hardend'' steel. ring & pinion. if ur stock sets pt # is BS803-027 den hardend set will drop in
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I dont think you know what youre talking about. Traxxas is way better and you cant even spell WOULD!
I dont think you know what youre talking about. Traxxas is way better and you cant even spell WOULD!
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I dont think you know what youre talking about. Traxxas is way better and you cant even spell WOULD!
I dont think you know what youre talking about. Traxxas is way better and you cant even spell WOULD!
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I dont think you know what youre talking about. Traxxas is way better and you cant even spell WOULD!
I dont think you know what youre talking about. Traxxas is way better and you cant even spell WOULD!
u trx fanboys maik me sik
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For the love of God, please stop typing like you're texting your 15 year old girlfriend. Seriously, man.
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u hav a pic or da stock ring & pinion? da gound pounder has a upgrade set in ''hardend'' steel. ring & pinion. if ur stock sets pt # is BS803-027 den hardend set will drop in
u hav a pic or da stock ring & pinion? da gound pounder has a upgrade set in ''hardend'' steel. ring & pinion. if ur stock sets pt # is BS803-027 den hardend set will drop in
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RE: Monster+Redcat Caldera= differintial issue
no i dont have a pictureof it, there was only one website i found that might have the hardened set you are talking about.. but i dont have access to it for some reason
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RE: Monster+Redcat Caldera= differintial issue
chek ur manual. if ur diff gear set is #bs803-027.
den dis will work
http://www.crawfordperformanceengine...roducts_id=144
den dis will work
http://www.crawfordperformanceengine...roducts_id=144