VFD Transmission Kit - Overview and Assembly - Vanquish Products

[@Brian_Mowry__BMOW71]

I was happily surprised when this video popped up! Just placed an order for the VFD and battery tray! Thanks Josh and VP!

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Thanks Brian!

[@PhiddyPford]

Looks solid at that price point. I can add the upgrades, but I’m not comping, just trailing.perfect blend. After building and installing the trans in my OriginVS4, I love it. Hardest part was adapting the new battery tray. Did that and still can run my 4300 packs! Great upgrade!

[@briankenny6822]

Great video!! I just picked one up tonight and this is going to make it a lot easier to follow.

[@tctz28]

Sound is great! So is the transmission.

[@rc-ingaroundamerica8792]

This kit will work great in a custom rock bouncer I'm starting a build on, thanks for the great products

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I think it would be perfect for something like that’

[@curtisleague8184]

Looks amazing! After element made their transmission I wondered if it would inspire other companies to produce a different style trans. Love it

[@johngrant1337]

Super video and great transmission, thanks Vanquish for this kit

[@justinmounts8181]

Just ordered one. Thanks for the heads up Josh.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

No problem!

[@Legoman585]

I was hoping that you would do a video installing the DIG unit onto the VFD transmission.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I’ll get that done soon

[@Legoman585]

Mine should arrive in about a week,Hint Hint.

[@cstategrad99]

Thanks for the video! This was much more straight forward than the instructions. I look forward to putting this in a chassis kit soon!

[@zainlucian6318]

I realize it is quite randomly asking but does anybody know a good site to stream new series online ?

[@sonnyelliot106]

@Zain Lucian Try flixzone. Just search on google for it :)

[@Panther6834]

I'm sure I'm not the only one who would love to see VP offer the VFD Transmission Kit with all the "upgrades" included...call it, if you wish, the "VFD Pro Transmission Kit". For those truly interested in stock a trans kit, it would be more affordable that purchasing this kit, followed by purchasing all the "upgrades"...plus, you'd probably sell more of them. Speaking of the "upgrades", whatever happened to the list? The description (from over 3 months ago) said the upgrade parts list, with links, would be added soon...three months later, still no list (or links). Personally, I purchased the VS4-10 Pro...but, I'm also potentially interested in this (plus the chassis kit) for a custom build.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I updated all the option parts, thats something that slipped my mind. An upgraded trans kit was just going to be very expensive and often the lower cost units are just such a better seller that it is what we focus on. But yes the upgraded cost really makes you see the value in the Pro kit!

[@rlagrange899]

I was wondering if you ever did a video switching out the original ORIGIN transmission with the VFD? I'd like to see what is involved.

[@001002ish]

Now I just have to get one.

[@kenneth_jensen]

I'm considering this transmission in my Axial Gladiator 🙂 Not sure it will fit though 😁

[@00godlovesus]

I slept in this morning to;)

[@kylemikel6395]

Is there a good replacement for a metal spur gear? If so, will I need to assume a different slipper plate?

[@camyota]

Hmm, that looks like something I could make work in my scx10 jk build. I like how it puts the motor low.

[@davidspinney7344]

Looks kinda similar anyway lol.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

It may be possible to fit but you’ll need an offset front axle and some creativity if you aren’t going to use a VS4 chassis

[@zizzlinz]

My VFD clicking after assembly. What is the solutions?

[@mastermindrc4404]

Hey bro can you help me make a vfd with selectable dig and overdrive like this one so its locked and use this back cover tl use in a lcg

[@BK33REVIEWS]

Will this trans and setup fit scx 10 2, or say a lcg chassis

[@timvanasen9822]

Hey Josh I know this video is 3 years ago butt will this transmission fit the new axial scx10iii base camp build kit?

[@OldMan4of4]

Thank you for putting this video together. Does the Xerun Axe 540L R2-FOC (57.8mm) fit in this transmission?

[@brdtrd69]

Anyone know if I can make the vfd work in a scx10 II?

[@mtzl1930]

@Harley Designs -- Thanks for this informative video, my 12-year-old son and I love your videos and approach to the R/C hobby; I've bought a TRX-4 Sport for him this holiday season and he is super interested in it :) We've watched multiple videos on your channel as well as SBGs. We want to ask you two questions: 1) would it be possible to cancel the 6% front overdrive? 2) what is the overall gear ratio of VFD transmission? Thanks again :)

[@btinthehouse]

I am curious, would ceramic bearings help this trans, or would it be just an overkill???

[@Henrysbuilds1983]

I noticed a click in my driveline or Trans after assembly just wondering if was normal or if I assembled it wrong thanks

[@adamguerich9200]

I wish it turned the front driveshaft the opposite direction as the rear to reduce torque twist.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

That’s more of a gimmick type feature as unless you have perfectly even pressure on all tires it makes no difference. You have torque twist on a 2WD truck for example.

[@williamgreenwood8670]

Great video. So can I use this transmission with my vs410 chassis kit without having the offset vs410 front axle? I thought I Remember yoh saying in another video that in order to clear the motor with driveshaft you needed the offset vs410 front axle.

[@jonstinytrucks768]

It does require an offset front axle.

[@williamgreenwood8670]

The power wagon he has there has trx4 portals under it I believe. Maybe I miss understood but I thought he's was saying you just needed to move the battery tray.

[@jonstinytrucks768]

TRX4 front portal axle is offset

[@bradlycruse73]

William Greenwood so this vfd transmission would work with the trx4 axles?

[@Tuidkskiwjdhdbd]

I got the phinox kit and i cant get the transmission to work right can i just get the short shafts and just do a like 3 gear it came with a vfd rear trans cover but the shafts are all to long

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

You would need gears, shafts and a skid plate.

[@benzlick]

I just bought a vs4-10 ultra and thought I know it has overdrive gears in the portals, front and rear, so I purchased the standard gear set for rear portals so I would have overdrive front. Now watching this I just heard you say that the vfd transfer case already has overdrive built in so I may have to high of an overdrive front ratio. Can you please verify if the transmission comes out of the box overdriven to the front, or does it require a different gear set to achieve that?

[@jprohrer]

That seems like a lot of plastic for a $100 trans. I was looking forward to getting one of these as an upgrade to my VS4-10 Origin Limited, but am not interested in going from my aluminum trans with machined gears to a plastic trans with sintered gears!

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Comparing the price of a bombproof trans to a kit like this is more reasonable. This trans has been tested and is stout but the cost of the full Pro outfitted trans would be much more expensive. All of the pieces to build a pro version will be available as well this week.

[@staypositive0108]

What is the output gear ratio of the gearbox it self... thanks

[@rccraft5900]

I just bought a vs410 ultra and this is the transmission it came with,but the pro comes with the aluminum upgrades?what made it ultra just the portals?

[@Headon89]

Interested in using this for a moon buggy build. Typically, these buggiea feature a rear mounted engine. Is it possible to flip the orientation and the overdrive output so that the spur gear faces towards the rear of the chassis? Then, for a bonus point, would the DIG fit to the rear out put still? I understand what I want is WAY outside the realms of what you guys were thinking when you designed it!

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Since the gear plates are removable and adjustable it would be possible but would require a set of plates we don’t make yet. The dig just wouldn’t fit in that way though.

[@therealjmoney336]

Do the trx portals have enough front offset to clear the trans?

[@JT-hk1np]

How can I set this up with no overdrive?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

The 6.5% is so little that it really won’t be noticeable from normal use.

[@fjolnirgumannsson4170]

Will it need the support at the front when fitted to a Wraith based FOFF rig?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

There is a screw in the bottom of the skid but it would still be good to support the motor plate up top.

[@forrestcrabbe]

🤘🍻🤘

[@xxxxxx-rm2pn]

So how many of these running updates does Vanquish do without telling anyone about them?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

This is a new product, how is this a running change?

[@danielcurtis3822]

Can you use an axle that has a centered pumpkin. I really want to put some super shafty Capra 44 axles under the vanquish chassis and vs4 transmission but it looked like the angle for the drive shaft would not work. Am I wrong?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

It must use a offset pumkin. Vanquish Capra axles would be the better choice.

[@danielcurtis3822]

Thank you for your reply

[@danielcurtis3822]

See I told my wife, “you can never have enough transmissions”. Good thing I bought the vanquish scx10 3 gear when I bought the chassis😂😂😂

[@777luckyme]

If I add this to a scx 10 ii I just need to get off set axles and we’re set right??

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

It’s for the VS4-10 chassis, so you would need the chassis and offset front axle.

[@crazedacresrc9086]

what is this black grease you are using? I ordered the blue vanquish grease

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

That’s some Swepco grease, I use VP grease as well but I didn’t have any here at the new studio.

[@cameronjr2427]

R u able to use that exact setup on a Scx10 ii chassis?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

No, it’s made for the VS4-10 chassis.

[@braydenfrench8569]

Can we see this in a scx10?¿

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

No, it’s made for the VS4-10 and requires an offset front axle.

[@theoffroadguy6652]

Would it work on a scx10 fram

[@wblteen]

Requires an offset front pumpkin and a VS410 chassis

[@xd_gangster693]

could i put this in a scx10 ii with the stock frame rails?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

No, this is for a VS4 chassis.

[@matth510]

@@HarleyDesignsInc so only if you have the VP chassis rails right

[@lopatovich]

I like the overall LCG design but 110$ for the kit kit with a plastic motor plate is a joke...

[@AkosiMRswabe]

What does VFD means

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Vanquish Forward Design

[@tomandrews5392]

Can this transmission be installed into a SCX 10 ii?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

It’s not designed for that. It requires an offset front axle.

[@tomandrews5392]

@@HarleyDesignsInc Thanks..

[@hk4x4rcfever--20]

V for ? F for ? D for ?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Vanquish Forward Design