G2R Driveshafts???

[bluonyx]

After my first test bash I noticed that the driveshafts were binding or there was to much play in the cups. The shafts had peices missing or gouges out of them. I know this is not normal?:002:

http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/1825/dogbones002up2.jpg

Will adding some fuel tubing or the O-ring trick solve this problem?

[RC-Monster Mike]

Yes, spacing the drive shafts with a small bit of fuel tubing will properly center the shafts inside the cups. The shafts are a little short to facilitate removing the tranny without disassembling the front or rear of the truck.

[crazyjr]

I havent had a problem with mine and i don't use fuel line

[Serum]

You better use it crazy.

a driveshaft needs to be centered or pushed to one side, depending on the design.

[bluonyx]

I used a small piece of fuel tubing on each side of the driveshaft and what a difference, no more clunking noise and the shafts aren't binding anymoe either. The motor and ESC ran cooler and I was able to get a longer run time. I ran a 14T pinion and temps never got over 110 degrees. Cutting the right length of tubing for each cup took a little time but was well worth it. Thanks guys!

[fagzz]

can someone post a pic of the fuel tubing mod please?

[Serum]

It's quite simple;

put a piece of fuel hose inside the cup. Use large diameter fuel hose for the best result

[bluonyx]

I'll post a pic 4 u tomorrow.

[fagzz]

thank u! ;)

[bluonyx]

If you look inside the cups you can see the fuel tubing.

http://img279.imageshack.us/img279/430/fueltubing004gi5.jpg

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/2889/fueltubing002hh4.jpg

[fagzz]

yes i understand! what a good idea! i will try it tonight!
All thanks Blonyx ;)

[TraxxMaxx]

The original plastic REVO driveshafs, I reckon, are much better than the supplied Gorillamaxx shafts. They work perfectly and are much less noisy - they are also considerably lighter. You will have to buy one or two extra parts to do the conversion, but well worth it!!

[bluonyx]

I figure if the gorilla's goes out on me, I have a set if the 3.3's in the toolbox. They are much lighter than these.

[RC-Monster Mike]

I am pretty sure the stock Revo shafts won't fit due to clearance issues(too large diameter), which is why the dogbones are included with the G2R kit.

[BP-Revo]

Hmm, seems like something I would need to do.

Anyone have a link to "large-diameter" fuel tubing?

[Serum]

You can also use o-rings HPI has got them, with an 8mm od

[BP-Revo]

These?

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDLB6&P=7http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDLB6&P=7

[coolhandcountry]

That looks like the ones. They work well to keep the dog bones in the cups better.

[TraxxMaxx]

The stock REVO driveshaft will work, provided you are using the Gorillamaxx Tranny. You will need to mount the tranny towards the rear or the REVO - This a good thing as it improves the weight distribution. Then by using three driveshafts, obviously one being cut to join the inner two driveshaft provides for a perfect fit. I will take a couple of pics tomorrow to show how this is done.

[bluonyx]

Hey TraxxMaxx, how about those pics?