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06-10-2007, 10:40 PM
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New to Revos,questions...
I am considering purchasing a revo,
I will not be using the stock engine or electronics.
The engine will be replaced with a OS .21 VG-X,which my questions is will this fit with the big block kit?
Also what else do I need?
I also need suggestions on Gearing.
But do I need things likecenter diff,forward only,rear brake kit?
Any help would be great!
I will not be using the stock engine or electronics.
The engine will be replaced with a OS .21 VG-X,which my questions is will this fit with the big block kit?
Also what else do I need?
I also need suggestions on Gearing.
But do I need things likecenter diff,forward only,rear brake kit?
Any help would be great!
06-10-2007, 10:46 PM
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RE: New to Revos,questions...
defently a FOC, i think the CD and read brake are ur choice...and there are a few BB kits u can go with. the traxxas one...the new era models kit...and theres one more i cant remember it tho.
06-10-2007, 10:54 PM
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RE: New to Revos,questions...
If you plan on purchasing a revo, just get a roller if you absolutly know your changing out almost everything.Check up here in buy nd seel forums for a roller. It would be a lot easier then spending all that money on a new one when your swapping out so much stuff. Foc is the easiest way to loose weight nd gain acceloration. For the BB kit get a new era models kit. The traxxas one will have the starter hit the rear a-arm.(pull start, ez-start, roto, etc..) I'm not sure about O.S. comin out with a strait drop in .21 so you might wanna wait for that to come out nd save money on a BB kit. Thats like $50 you can use twoards hop-ups. Gearing you will want to gear it for more top end so it wont wheelie uncontrolably. Check out what steve slaydin did to make his revo race worthy.
Part 1: [link=http://www.traxxas.com/support/index.php?action=artikel&cat=143&id=482]suspension[/link]
Part 2: [link=http://www.traxxas.com/support/index.php?action=artikel&cat=143&id=482]steering/chassies[/link]
Part 3:[link=http://www.traxxas.com/support/index.php?action=artikel&cat=143&id=483&artlang=en]drivetrain/gearing[/link]
Part 3:
Part 1: [link=http://www.traxxas.com/support/index.php?action=artikel&cat=143&id=482]suspension[/link]
Part 2: [link=http://www.traxxas.com/support/index.php?action=artikel&cat=143&id=482]steering/chassies[/link]
Part 3:[link=http://www.traxxas.com/support/index.php?action=artikel&cat=143&id=483&artlang=en]drivetrain/gearing[/link]
Part 3:
06-10-2007, 11:03 PM
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RE: New to Revos,questions...
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If you plan on purchasing a revo, just get a roller if you absolutly know your changing out almost everything.Check up here in buy nd seel forums for a roller. It would be a lot easier then spending all that money on a new one when your swapping out so much stuff. Foc is the easiest way to loose weight nd gain acceloration. For the BB kit get a new era models kit. The traxxas one will have the starter hit the rear a-arm.(pull start, ez-start, roto, etc..) I'm not sure about O.S. comin out with a strait drop in .21 so you might wanna wait for that to come out nd save money on a BB kit. Thats like $50 you can use twoards hop-ups. Gearing you will want to gear it for more top end so it wont wheelie uncontrolably. Check out what steve slaydin did to make his revo race worthy.
Part 1: [link=http://www.traxxas.com/support/index.php?action=artikel&cat=143&id=482]suspension[/link]
Part 2: [link=http://www.traxxas.com/support/index.php?action=artikel&cat=143&id=482]steering/chassies[/link]
Part 3:[link=http://www.traxxas.com/support/index.php?action=artikel&cat=143&id=483&artlang=en]drivetrain/gearing[/link]
Part 3:
If you plan on purchasing a revo, just get a roller if you absolutly know your changing out almost everything.Check up here in buy nd seel forums for a roller. It would be a lot easier then spending all that money on a new one when your swapping out so much stuff. Foc is the easiest way to loose weight nd gain acceloration. For the BB kit get a new era models kit. The traxxas one will have the starter hit the rear a-arm.(pull start, ez-start, roto, etc..) I'm not sure about O.S. comin out with a strait drop in .21 so you might wanna wait for that to come out nd save money on a BB kit. Thats like $50 you can use twoards hop-ups. Gearing you will want to gear it for more top end so it wont wheelie uncontrolably. Check out what steve slaydin did to make his revo race worthy.
Part 1: [link=http://www.traxxas.com/support/index.php?action=artikel&cat=143&id=482]suspension[/link]
Part 2: [link=http://www.traxxas.com/support/index.php?action=artikel&cat=143&id=482]steering/chassies[/link]
Part 3:[link=http://www.traxxas.com/support/index.php?action=artikel&cat=143&id=483&artlang=en]drivetrain/gearing[/link]
Part 3:
I have the OS .21 allready from my older crt,but I could use the Sirio with the Revo instead which may be a better choice once I gear it correctly.
Also I want to run a single servo,what do I need for that?
06-10-2007, 11:44 PM
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RE: New to Revos,questions...
^^ just take out the secound one.. lol its that easy. Most people get this tho: [link=http://www.hobbieguyrc.com/shop/cart.php?target=product&product_id=20935&category_ id=1047]clicky[/link]
I'm also getting this so it lets me turn the wheels a little moe
[link=http://www.hobbieguyrc.com/shop/cart.php?target=product&product_id=18767&category_ id=573]longer servo horn[/link]
I'm also getting this so it lets me turn the wheels a little moe
[link=http://www.hobbieguyrc.com/shop/cart.php?target=product&product_id=18767&category_ id=573]longer servo horn[/link]
06-11-2007, 01:18 AM
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RE: New to Revos,questions...
oh ok,
i thoght you had to buy a differnt steering arm to make a single servo work.
for steering ill be running a 94358 if anyone was wondering.
i thoght you had to buy a differnt steering arm to make a single servo work.
for steering ill be running a 94358 if anyone was wondering.
06-11-2007, 07:52 AM
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RE: New to Revos,questions...
qoncepts is the third BB mount option. Said to be the best because of its durability & will work with nearly every BB. Down side is its bump start only with this mount.
06-11-2007, 08:13 AM
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RE: New to Revos,questions...
actually with some engines you can use the hot bodies jump start or hpi roto start if your also running the tekno extended wheelbase a arms.
06-11-2007, 08:25 AM
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RE: New to Revos,questions...
True...I'm not saying it can't be done. All depends on what engine and how much modification you are willing to do. Generally, most BB blocks are longer than say a midblock like the Picco 26 Max. If you got a pic showing a BB, roto, qoconcept setup, I'd love to see it.
