Arrma Vendetta 3s suspension adjustment?

[@carlosvelazquez4649]

All right, ready for today's teaching moment. Brought to you by Mr. Earl Moorhead.

[@hybrid32494]

Hey Earl!! I just ran my own vendetta for the first time and was looking for ride heigh adjustments, happy this video helped me out. That is pretty creative with the adjustable pre-load on the shocks. What sucks is they did not give it any more shock position adjustment. If you remove the shock and let the arm hang, there is great potential for ride height changes. Somebody should come up with a easy to get more heigh with the stock setup and not going with longer shocks.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes I agree should have more mounting positions 💯🤔

[@gillian9178]

Earl the gun shaped tool is also used to undo the shock bottom cap, the 2 weird looking stick out parts with slots on slide either side is for unscrewing the lower cap of the shock. It slides onto the shock shaft then push the tool up into the lower end cap & turn. The reason their are 2 is for different size/diameter shock bodies. The larger one is possibly for a future 4s car/truck that uses larger shocks like they did on the old 4s Kraton/Outcast.

[@davidrivero7943]

Self learned Bandits vxl suspention by trying what didnt work, 1st. That recent Sale got me here, just subbed & im going to sit down and listen . Good contents perfectly explained .

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks for the sub!

[@earlmoorhead5555]

There is a playlist on the series 👌

[@ReadySetRC]

I could watch this type of tuning all day👍 You are right 75mph would be a nice place for this car.

[@4WheelRC]

Thanks for this. Good info on the preload being adjustable. As for composite plastics, I prefer composites to aluminum for parts that are under stress or where you are picky about tolerance. Aluminum and steel parts are good for rigidity but, they are less forgiving than good plastic composites. Just like the 7075 motor mounts available for these cars. Great idea for the offroad vehicles based on this chassis but, for smooth surface running.......not needed! I also agree about the weight savings. Much like you I am running 8000MAH 120C CNHL packs. Bang for buck this chassis makes a a great handling onroad touring/drifting/hooning/rally type vehicle for the actual cost of the blx series. I am sure they work great as the granite and vorteks too but, I have more fun not having to go source out offroad places to run. The first upgrades I will be doing are adjustable turnbuckles, steel or aluminum pivot palls, sealed bearings in the steering bell cranks and with luck I will be able to find some solid rubber tires in a good compound that aren't much difference in diameter. The elevens are nice tires and they hook up well but, man these cars eat em' up! I have the Infraction BLX 3s and although the plastic pivot balls bind and it needs to be gone over right out of the box, I think is a great deal and loads of fun! All the best. I subscribed.

[@chadbiermann3380]

I'm glad they changed the design of the shocks a little over the V3. They only came with the preloaded spacers.

[@team3peaks]

Just push bottom of shock up into shaft and that awkward piece your referring matches which is key 🔑 to twist unlock and get to your shock oil

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Good to know 👍👍

[@thegunslinger1999]

On other arrma shocks, yes. On these you need to use the supplied tool. The notch in the eyelet that usually fits in at the bottom of the shock is too big to fit in to it.

[@SpeedSyko]

Great how to Earl! The shocks can be adjusted on all the 3s lines like that. 👍💯

[@kennyvest4540]

Think you you do for us. Praying for you and your family too

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏

[@ISIAH_STL]

I used traxxas spring spacer between the spring and shock cap on the rear works perfect

[@Joercgarage]

Earl always appreciate the time you take to teach us some new stuff on this new platform im in i can’t wait to pick one up

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏

[@gabrielpichardo1492]

In my experience , sometimes plastic is better than metal because it can absorb a heavy blow and bounce back meanwhile metal will either bend and stay bent or just snap

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes

[@Bluecuban71]

Can't wait till you get yours built !

[@jeremystewart1785]

Yeah im really likeing this car the more you show. Definately going to be a great little speedster. Gathering funds to buy one, going to be pretty fun to tune and rip.

[@futabaguy1]

It's going for $200 right now on Horizon hobbies or Amain hobbies

[@EXTREMERC416]

The best is to put a few mm of silicone tubing inside the front shocks and increase spein tension to get rid of rubbing during braking

[@earlmoorhead5555]

There really no ground clearance but I know it will help for sure 👍👍

[@EXTREMERC416]

Yeah but its going to rub a lot less

[@soundmindtv2911]

I like the scale and the look, but still thinking the Limitless is the better way to go.

[@elchappo1320]

I was in the same boat. I ended up getting a vendetta and have no regrets. Limitless seems lime its only good for straight speed runs

[@louies67]

love your videos brother its alot of help for me thanks so much

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏

[@reginalp1997]

Hey Earl that little gun tool looks like it's for the tires nuts , what ya think ???

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes and slipper clutch adjustment supposed to be able to work on the complete rc with that tool and the two Allen keys

[@Wooskii1]

I just bought one because it IS plastic, I think plastic is way better for what Arrma was going for- a basher. Aluminum bends and doesn't spring back, but it holds tighter tolerances. Plastic might wear a little quicker but shouldn't develop corrosion issues. It's always a tradeoff... If I really wanted a dedicated speed pass car I would have chosen something on a different chassis. I'm planning on doing some rally & drift stuff with little modding and I bet this thing will take some serious abuse going off the other 3S cars on the same chassis.

[@Wreckedekcoupe]

Spider gears are metal not ring and pinion. I think people get those mixed up when they said metal in the diffs.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes 👍

[@lifeofdave1237]

Wonder if basherqueen could make some shock extender's, like a cap that the top or bottom of the shock bolts in and then the cap bolts into the original shock hole giving it a few more mm raised.

[@gamechangerrc4633]

Great video and info👊👊💯💯

[@rcguygarage]

Vendetta body on DB Pro actually looks good

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Speed Losi 🤔😳💪💪

[@dr_racing7998]

I prefer this car than the limitless because the limitless is roller only which is disappointing.

[@gonzodetroitify]

Hey Earl 😎 maybe they unlock like the older 3s typhon line shock I’m thinking 🤔🤔

[@jonvoogd511]

Is that the same esc they use for the Big Rock truck 3s Different motor? I would think they would put a metal drive shaft on it.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

It’s the new smart esc that comes in most of arrma new releases I know it’s the same as the VORTEKS esc

[@lowridr2]

That’s why the losi tenacity is a must You get steel CVDs ,Alloy shocks, center diff and full steel powertrain all for $429

[@carlosochoa1831]

Tenacity is a different type of rc

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes a biggie and the lasernut expensive now way over priced I was shock when I saw there new price 👀👀

[@lowridr2]

@@earlmoorhead5555 yeah no kidding I haven’t checked recently but I got the tenacity TT pro the SCT truck and was blown away it’s like a EXB all the upgrades already on it lol 😂

[@EXTREMERC416]

I saw not so good things at first like the axles snaping when they are made of metal😳.

[@MatrixRC]

Nice video Earl 👍🏼💯 Do this for me if you got time. The largest optional gearing for this car on Arrma's website is a 32T pinion. See how that will fit and run it again now that you have the Adjustable shocks setup. Let me know how it goes.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Idk if there is room in there 🤔🤔and it’s D shape I know I don’t have that pinion 😳😳

[@MatrixRC]

@@earlmoorhead5555ok but if you ever get the opportunity.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

@@elmofn1293 yes I’m up to a 34 tooth pinion now as well 🤔

[@SlooDon]

@@earlmoorhead5555 How do you tighten the bolts under the larger pinion? I was thinking sung them with needle nose pliers, set the mesh, then remove the pinion and tighten the bolts and put the pinion back on hoping the mesh didn't change? How did you do it? Love your videos!

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes set the mesh removed pinion tightened motor screws

[@phillipfrey6597]

How much do you think the motor from the vendetta into the vorteks would do? Just wondering

[@earlmoorhead5555]

It would slow down but need more power 🔥

[@EXTREMERC416]

I pre ordered mine, my first pre prder 50$ less if i ordered before the 1st of november😳

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Nice 👍

[@Killa_b_rc]

I’m starting to like this car a lil bit

[@travis5738]

Will the 4s ESC burn up the motor on 32/50 gearing?

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Over time it will but one pass at a time should last awhile long as you let it cool down and I’m really not sure a 32 pinion will fit unless arrma keeps it the same size round 😳😳

[@travis5738]

@@earlmoorhead5555 They have a 32 for it as an optional pinion.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes but could be a mistake hopefully it fits but I’m maxed out already as I showed it already

[@travis5738]

@@earlmoorhead5555 oh ok

[@earlmoorhead5555]

@@travis5738 I couldn’t fit a 29 tooth in there only one motor bolt would line up without slotting it bigger 🤷🏻‍♂️😳😳

[@EXTREMERC416]

What is wraak?

[@rcjunkie260]

I'm liking this car with the adjustable shocks! Maybe custom limiting straps for the front shock? Or open them up and some o-rings inside the shock?

[@EXTREMERC416]

Just a simple silicone tubing inside the shock to slign the chassi to the user liking and adding more spring tension to remove the rubbing

[@EXTREMERC416]

Theres not such thing as limiting strap on a normal suspension only the e revo can use them

[@rcjunkie260]

@@EXTREMERC416 not true! Longer screws,a 3mm or 4mm spacer or old shock end. And use a tie wrap as a limiting straps. Crude yea! Gets the job done for lowering the front end. No money spent!!!!

[@rcjunkie260]

Must use 3 tie wraps on each shock. One over each spacer or shock end and tie wrap to hold in each end. Rubber bands even. Just a test if it can even be lowered with out scraping the ground.

[@EXTREMERC416]

@@rcjunkie260 idk ehats expensive about a plastic straw you get at mcdonalds or a 2$ tube of silicone tubing so hard? And its not professional using zipties

[@rcguygarage]

LaserNut 4s ESC 🤣😂

[@earlmoorhead5555]

💪💪🔥🔥🔥

[@kevonrcguy2205]

Earl can u make your videos 6 minutes max thank you

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Nope

[@kevonrcguy2205]

@@earlmoorhead5555 know I talk my stuff u 😎 people better

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Keep it clean 🧽