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Project Darth Revo has begun... -
06-06-2005, 11:48 PM
The transformation of my stock revo into a potent racer has officially begun tonight. In honor of this occasion I have given this project a name. Project Darth Revo.
 First on the hit list...ditching the stock radio. I pulled the JR synthesized receiver off the savage and installed it earlier tonight on the revo. All the settings are adjusted and the optidrive module has been reprogrammed. Took it out for a spin in front of my house and all is working as planned  . Bye bye crappy AM traxxas radio, hello JR XS3 Pro!Current weight: 9lbs 9.8 oz (emply fuel tank) Next on the hit list ... Hurricane rims and traxxas response tires. "If you cook scallops in a non-stick pan, then they won't stick. That's why they call it NON F@#*$&%G STICK!!!" - Im watching YOU!- roc 
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06-07-2005, 12:39 AM
i would recommend the python tires from panther instead of response tires. The response are good tires but they wear out fast, and also dont perform as good as the pythons for different tracks. I havent found a track the pythons havent hooked up at yet. also close ratio gears for the trans will help give ya a little more bottom end and still keep good top end. the teflon shock upgrade parts are just sweet. There so much smoother and to me feel a lot better over the stock shocks. cant go wrong with lunsford parts either. And also when you are ready to go to 1 steering servo the proline steering arm will make a huge improvement for just a single servo. Of course the FOC will help give you a little more grunt on the low end but not to much on the revo.
Be careful of the outside wheel bearings because they are so small they will wear out like 3 times as fast as any other bearing. Avid bearings are a sweet upgrade plus you can get a set of 20 bearings for 20 bucks. Definatly ditch the cheasy start to lose some weight. I would highly recommend the rd starter box. Seal up that engine and get rid of those OWB problems before they begin. Theres so much you can do. Il go through mine and give ya some of the setups ive done that made a good difference for racing.
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06-07-2005, 12:48 AM
How's the weight difference between the response tires and the panthers? Ever weighed them? Traxxas claims 305 gram difference from the stockers to the responses. That's over 10 ounces!
"If you cook scallops in a non-stick pan, then they won't stick. That's why they call it NON F@#*$&%G STICK!!!" - Im watching YOU!- roc
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06-07-2005, 12:53 AM
well a total weight for the pythons are 2 and a half pounds. the traxxas ones are a ton lighter then that but you will have a harder time getting traction at the same time. There 1.7 pounds for the response.
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06-07-2005, 09:19 AM
Project idea is cool.... But rename it!!!!
As for the response tires i have them and i like them but i too wouldnt recomened them John. They wear very fast and ive blown two of them up!!! they tear very easy!!! They are super light and i love that but the durabilty isnt there, I think im going to go back to prolines... Not as light but MUCH more durable and not as heavy as the panther. --Then follow the rules! haha!-- -Tune
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06-07-2005, 10:14 AM
Rename it? NEVER! hahaha.
"If you cook scallops in a non-stick pan, then they won't stick. That's why they call it NON F@#*$&%G STICK!!!" - Im watching YOU!- roc
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06-07-2005, 10:29 AM
My god man!!! Dont do that to your revo!!! Its gonna get laughed at by all the other revos because its a star wars nerd!!!! LMAO!!!
--Then follow the rules! haha!-- -Tune
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06-07-2005, 11:11 AM
response tires are some good tires, but they have a very soft sidewall and do wear really fast. Pythons are a nice alternative. Heavier but last longer and do a good job on the track.
I'd follow Mich's advise and do the things he listed along with some P2 rockers and pushrods. Pick up the full line of traxxas CB's and spurs so you can re-gear according to the track your running on. Other than the small option parts, the Revo is pretty much track worthy. Good luck on your Star wars theme project. May the force be with you young Jedi......=)
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06-07-2005, 12:10 PM
rocco, The force is strong with this revo. Understand this you will.
"If you cook scallops in a non-stick pan, then they won't stick. That's why they call it NON F@#*$&%G STICK!!!" - Im watching YOU!- roc
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06-07-2005, 12:12 PM
RD Racing Products has the solution to the bearings blowing out. They have new 23mm axle carriers with bigger bearings and an 8mm stub axle instead of the 6mm stocker. I'm going to be putting them on my new Vantage CF chassis as soon as they re-release them.
I also have the Response tires but have only run them a couple weekends so far. I'll go to the Pythons when they wear out.
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06-07-2005, 12:26 PM
Quote:
"If you cook scallops in a non-stick pan, then they won't stick. That's why they call it NON F@#*$&%G STICK!!!" - Im watching YOU!- roc
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06-07-2005, 12:37 PM
P3's worked on the Leisure track when it wasnt blown out. P2's seem to be the best overall rocker/pushrod set-up. I run orange/gold springs on mine. Mich I believe runs tan/black on his. His set-up is alittle stiffer than mine. As far as shock oils goes, It's a good idea to keep mulitple oil weights in your pitbox. I carry from 27.5 to 70 in mine. I like the feel of 50 weight in mine with number 2 pistons all the way around. where as Mich runs 60 I think.
John, if you have the extra cash, it doesnt hurt to pick up multiple springs, rockers, pushrods and oils handy to tweak the suspension according to your driving skills. One guys set-up might make you drive horrible.
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