****OFFICIAL ROCK CRAWLER THREAD****
02-26-2009, 06:59 AM
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ORIGINAL: IloveMYxt2
Ok fellows I have a problem. There is a diff bearing missing. When I drove it, there was a loud clicking noise coming from the rear differential. So I knew something was wrong. I took apart the rear differential and WAALLAAAA!!! There is a differential bearing missing (RC-016D). And guess what, it stripped the bevel gear (RC-017). So now I cant even ride my brand new crawler.
I am expecting Himoto to care of this situation. I need a bearing and new bevel gear.
Someone please contact me. And please use USPS shipping and not UPS because UPS takes 7 days and USPS takes 2-3 days.
[email protected]
Thank you.
Ok fellows I have a problem. There is a diff bearing missing. When I drove it, there was a loud clicking noise coming from the rear differential. So I knew something was wrong. I took apart the rear differential and WAALLAAAA!!! There is a differential bearing missing (RC-016D). And guess what, it stripped the bevel gear (RC-017). So now I cant even ride my brand new crawler.
I am expecting Himoto to care of this situation. I need a bearing and new bevel gear.
Someone please contact me. And please use USPS shipping and not UPS because UPS takes 7 days and USPS takes 2-3 days.
[email protected]
Thank you.
No Problem bro, We will take care of it, sorry about that. I will email you with tracking info.
02-28-2009, 11:44 AM
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RE: ****OFFICIAL ROCK CRAWLER THREAD****
So I 'made' a bearing out of a plastic tube and I shimmed the pinion to where its real snug against the crown gear and the crawler is ALIVEEE!!!!
So far I love this thing. I did put a longer servo horn to give it a better turn radius. I will post a video of me crawling over fire wood.
This is thing has tons of power and will climb a 90 degree wall.
I am thinking of locking the rear end but I am afraid I will put too much stress on the diff and strip it.
I am waiting for the metal gears too.
So far I love this thing. I did put a longer servo horn to give it a better turn radius. I will post a video of me crawling over fire wood.
This is thing has tons of power and will climb a 90 degree wall.
I am thinking of locking the rear end but I am afraid I will put too much stress on the diff and strip it.
I am waiting for the metal gears too.
02-28-2009, 11:51 AM
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RE: ****OFFICIAL ROCK CRAWLER THREAD****
You see Adams vid yet on how to lock the rear diff? [link=http://www.break.com/usercontent/2009/2/How-to-Lock-your-RC-Diffs-676126.html]locked diff adam style[/link]He made it very clear in this video and you can unlock it anytime you want as well.
02-28-2009, 11:56 AM
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RE: ****OFFICIAL ROCK CRAWLER THREAD****
So I 'made' a bearing out of a plastic tube and I shimmed the pinion to where its real snug against the crown gear and the crawler is ALIVEEE!!!!
..........just kidding XT2
02-28-2009, 12:03 PM
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We will have the diff locker, metal gears and other upgades available very soon but Adams diff locking is one of the best ways to go.
02-28-2009, 01:17 PM
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RE: ****OFFICIAL ROCK CRAWLER THREAD****
I Made the video cuz i know some people are strapped on cash and play-doh is a easy way to lock the difs and the play-doh is easy to clean up for when you do get the Metal Lockers. And i had fun making the vids.. hehe.... more videos to come on alot of other things.
02-28-2009, 09:16 PM
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RE: ****OFFICIAL ROCK CRAWLER THREAD****
Here is my first video of this bad boy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYek6MdOlyQ
I have a question. I am new to electric so bare with me. The crawler goes faster in reverse than forward. When I adjust the throttle trim on the transmitter, it goes faster but then it doesnt go in reverse and at idle it creeps forward. Is this normal for it to go faster in reverse than forward?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYek6MdOlyQ
I have a question. I am new to electric so bare with me. The crawler goes faster in reverse than forward. When I adjust the throttle trim on the transmitter, it goes faster but then it doesnt go in reverse and at idle it creeps forward. Is this normal for it to go faster in reverse than forward?
03-01-2009, 03:16 PM
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RE: ****OFFICIAL ROCK CRAWLER THREAD****
I have a question. I am new to electric so bare with me. The crawler goes faster in reverse than forward. When I adjust the throttle trim on the transmitter, it goes faster but then it doesnt go in reverse and at idle it creeps forward. Is this normal for it to go faster in reverse than forward?
03-01-2009, 04:03 PM
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RE: ****OFFICIAL ROCK CRAWLER THREAD****
ORIGINAL: amf66
Adam, your rear steering video is on the main page of the Himoto website! Cool! [8D]
Adam, your rear steering video is on the main page of the Himoto website! Cool! [8D]
03-01-2009, 04:43 PM
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RE: ****OFFICIAL ROCK CRAWLER THREAD****
ORIGINAL: kuppler
lol.. yes i know.... I think its cool they did that..... LOL. i must be doing something right... hehehehe
ORIGINAL: amf66
Adam, your rear steering video is on the main page of the Himoto website! Cool! [8D]
Adam, your rear steering video is on the main page of the Himoto website! Cool! [8D]
03-01-2009, 05:08 PM
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RE: ****OFFICIAL ROCK CRAWLER THREAD****
So what would it take to make the rear steer to be on a 3 way switch on the controller so you can flip the switch to turn the wheels.
03-01-2009, 05:34 PM
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ORIGINAL: IloveMYxt2
I have a question. I am new to electric so bare with me. The crawler goes faster in reverse than forward. When I adjust the throttle trim on the transmitter, it goes faster but then it doesnt go in reverse and at idle it creeps forward. Is this normal for it to go faster in reverse than forward?
I have a question. I am new to electric so bare with me. The crawler goes faster in reverse than forward. When I adjust the throttle trim on the transmitter, it goes faster but then it doesnt go in reverse and at idle it creeps forward. Is this normal for it to go faster in reverse than forward?
It can be normal, since its more for torque than speed, it can be the way the speed control is setup. I wouldnt worry about it.
03-01-2009, 05:36 PM
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So what would it take to make the rear steer to be on a 3 way switch on the controller so you can flip the switch to turn the wheels.
So what would it take to make the rear steer to be on a 3 way switch on the controller so you can flip the switch to turn the wheels.
you would need a 3 channel radio. I think you would want to keep it on 4 wheel steer all the time.
Come to think of it, you would need a little more than a 3 channel radio, you would need to have it also hooked up to the steering channel so it steers in the oposite direction of the steering channel. I will have to do a little investigation or maybe someone else can chime in.
03-01-2009, 06:13 PM
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The reason why im asking is sometimes you just need the rear tires turned or just the front tires turned. Also since the steering arm is in the back it makes it opposite of the front.
03-01-2009, 06:22 PM
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RE: ****OFFICIAL ROCK CRAWLER THREAD****
Airtronics RDS 8000 is what a lot of the XTM guys are using, its a programable system so you can go multi directional
03-01-2009, 07:36 PM
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RE: ****OFFICIAL ROCK CRAWLER THREAD****
ORIGINAL: HimotoRacingUSA
It can be normal, since its more for torque than speed, it can be the way the speed control is setup. I wouldnt worry about it.
ORIGINAL: IloveMYxt2
I have a question. I am new to electric so bare with me. The crawler goes faster in reverse than forward. When I adjust the throttle trim on the transmitter, it goes faster but then it doesnt go in reverse and at idle it creeps forward. Is this normal for it to go faster in reverse than forward?
I have a question. I am new to electric so bare with me. The crawler goes faster in reverse than forward. When I adjust the throttle trim on the transmitter, it goes faster but then it doesnt go in reverse and at idle it creeps forward. Is this normal for it to go faster in reverse than forward?
It can be normal, since its more for torque than speed, it can be the way the speed control is setup. I wouldnt worry about it.
03-03-2009, 10:58 AM
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alot of optional parts are available, will be up on the site today, rc0-001 to rc0-016, aluminum shock holder, knuckles etc