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10-27-2008, 04:55 PM
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Definately the Lightning, it's bigger and more durable than the XTR. Probably faster too. The 1/16ths are known for have problems with their diffs too.
10-27-2008, 11:35 PM
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k i think the xtr looks cool though is the site a good place to buy them or is there a cheaper place.also is a 4 wheel drive harded to maintain than a 2 wheel drive
10-28-2008, 03:18 AM
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If you do decide to get the 1/16 scale nitro buggy, there are a few things you need to do before running it for the first time. From my experience with these, it is a must.
You will need to remove the front and rear diff gearboxes and check the gear mesh in both diff's. I always had to add at least 1 to 4 shims on the diff bearings to get the gears to mesh more. You don't want them so tight that you can feel each tooth when you turn the axle by hand. Just right before that feel. You may have to order more shims from the website. I know I had to take the shims out of another gearbox and add them to the rear to get them to mesh correctly.
You will also need some very small o-rings and insert one in each drive cup to take up the slack(or play) in the dogbones. Fuel tubing is good to use instead of o-rings also.
Don't get me wrong, I love the 1/16 nitros... they haul butt and are fun to drive, but they need some attention in these areas before running for the first time. This will save you a lot of headaches in the end.
You will need to remove the front and rear diff gearboxes and check the gear mesh in both diff's. I always had to add at least 1 to 4 shims on the diff bearings to get the gears to mesh more. You don't want them so tight that you can feel each tooth when you turn the axle by hand. Just right before that feel. You may have to order more shims from the website. I know I had to take the shims out of another gearbox and add them to the rear to get them to mesh correctly.
You will also need some very small o-rings and insert one in each drive cup to take up the slack(or play) in the dogbones. Fuel tubing is good to use instead of o-rings also.
Don't get me wrong, I love the 1/16 nitros... they haul butt and are fun to drive, but they need some attention in these areas before running for the first time. This will save you a lot of headaches in the end.
10-28-2008, 09:15 PM
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durability and less maintanance is as follows....least durability and more maintanance 1/16th....then the 1/10ths...1/8ths are a lil more money (and I mean little and worth every penny) less maintance and more durability...also 3 diffs is easier to maintain then 2 spd....
as I said in the previous post...lightning hands down....best on-road car redcat offers
as I said in the previous post...lightning hands down....best on-road car redcat offers
10-28-2008, 09:25 PM
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durability and less maintanance is as follows....least durability and more maintanance 1/16th....then the 1/10ths...1/8ths are a lil more money (and I mean little and worth every penny) less maintance and more durability...also 3 diffs is easier to maintain then 2 spd....
as I said in the previous post...lightning hands down....best on-road car redcat offers
durability and less maintanance is as follows....least durability and more maintanance 1/16th....then the 1/10ths...1/8ths are a lil more money (and I mean little and worth every penny) less maintance and more durability...also 3 diffs is easier to maintain then 2 spd....
as I said in the previous post...lightning hands down....best on-road car redcat offers
But being this is your first nitro, I would go with the lightning too. Because you might get ticked off from the things you have to do to keep these 1/16's running. But if you take your time and check each point on the car and correct any issues, you won't have so many headaches.
10-29-2008, 12:32 AM
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k cool i have a nitro car already its the xtm x-cellerator and i love it its really fun and durable except its not 4 wheel drive.also could u explain wat the differentials are i think i know but im not quite sure.also wat are shims cuz ive heard of those to
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