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11-21-2005, 06:49 AM
Busy weekend wrenching on the Weevo. We built a ramp (see Gallery) and promptly snapped off a shock, which must have been defective, because we all know Revo's don't break. Well, I've had a Hobbytown gift card burning a hole in my pocket since Fathers Day so off we go for parts. I had already built the Crimefighters on Velocitys and was waiting to run them to see if they made a difference. In stock form they just felt a little grippier, and turned in a little better (this is on grass, mind you). So I wanted to see what Steve Slayden's setup feels like, so we bought and installed:
Shock rebuild for the broken one and the other front shock; drain and refill rear shocks (does Traxxas always fill the new shocks with black oil?) P2 rockers Red push rods Tan springs rear, green springs front 50wt oil in all four shocks Now this thing really bites into the corners, drives flat, brakes without front end dive, and really hits hard off the line. I don't know why Traxxas doesn't build this thing this way out of the box. It's great! Can't wait to put it on dirt at LH's  ! I highly recommend the changes, and even with the shock parts the bill was only about $55.
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11-21-2005, 07:25 AM
was the black oil comment a joke? lol
cheap oil or really old oil turns black. It's clear when it goes in. Was that your first change in oil since you bought it? I usually do it every gallon, or 2 months, whatever comes first. 
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11-21-2005, 08:41 AM
Yes, joke.
Yes, first shock oil change since new :ROLLEYES: but we don't run dirt much, but apparently it still gets in there. Differential maintenance is next; haven't done that yet either.....
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11-21-2005, 12:23 PM
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11-21-2005, 12:34 PM
the black oil is from rubbing in the stock shocks. Best way to get rid of that problem is to get the traxxas gtr shocks. After 3-4 gallons my oil was still clear. Actually from the dirt dawg race i won in spring till the money race at the dd track was the same shock oil and it was always clear and never got dirty. I finally changed it to a lighter oil for another setup but the gtr shocks are a must have for racing. Super super smooth and really make a night and day difference with your trucks handling.
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11-21-2005, 12:43 PM
I wondered about the black. Now I know. I thought maybe it was material from the piston? So the GTR shocks are the high end, otherwise change the oil frequently.
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11-25-2005, 06:24 PM
hey guys I was thinking about getting a revo and was doing research. looks like the revo is indestructible
according to what I have been hearing from people. anyways does anyone know if the opti drive is good or not?  I mean like does it run out of batterie power quickly or not and how long will it last?also if I get one what should I upgrade first and into the future? any help is appreciated.  thanks, traxxas thrasher
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11-25-2005, 06:33 PM
I have run for a few hours before having to recharge. It is nice because it charges quickly though. It also has a built in failsafe which is a great feature. Through everything I have thrown at it I only bronk one turnbuckle... and it wasn't at the bash the video was taken at. I love it and the opti drive works great. As long as you are stopped you can shift from foreward to reverse and back... no waiting for engine rpms to drop. The only time I have had a problem with it is if I rush shifting... then I need to stop again. Check out the video... it about sums everything up. The only real weak point that I have found is the plastic carb. It has already developed an air leak. I have plans for a different motor in the future so it doesn't really bother me...
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