Poison Spyder Wraith - Driveshafts - Week 3 - Budget Build

[@clockwoood]

finally hear someone talk about the junk servo horns axial so kindly provided...didn't know a stock servo would take them out though, mine stripped with mid grade hitec (brass gears are a no go, they stripped also!) thanks for your vids man, really enjoy them!

[@h0wse]

Doh, just went I ordered a set of Wraith MIPS..... loving the build series, thanks again for doing it.

[@nvghostrider]

Don't forget that one could also fit a dowel or rod with some glue into the hollow male end of the drive shaft. Cures most of the twist and strip that happens on brushed 3s and light brushless systems.

[@MrRcspeedster]

I bought mine last night , took her out today on the track & in a gravel pit. Very impressed . I'm Fpving with it. What a blast. Will post vides Monday.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

If you continually slightly over tighten them then they will eventually strip. You can apply a small dab of CA glue on the threads when you insert the screw to hold you over if it does happen. Then buy stock replacements or upgrade to VP housings.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

The hubs can be easily replaced with Vanquish SLW hubs. An easy upgrade to save some cash and add adjustability. I'll be keeping the light weight wheels until I have as many of the weaker parts changed as possible. Heavier wheels add a ton of stress to the drivetrain and axle parts.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Nothing is impossible. The CS170 is a readied Hitec 5955 which was a great servo. Have you changed the stock steering links? Those plastic links have TONS of give and basically act like a servo saver. If you're running a VXL it's obviously more basher and less trail truck which is more along the lines of what I do. So that's why I usually prefer a more responsive direct setup.

[@65BAJA]

I believe the Axial 6mm aluminum tube fits into the male portion of the WB8 driveshaft. With this mod on my Dingo I've never had any problems.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

The honcho runs about the same wheelbase as the AX10. The other SCX version is for the shorter wheelbase. I would get the AX version.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

There is a big difference between a 1.9 dingo and a 2.2 Wraith as far as stress and driveshaft length goes. Modded shafts on a 1.9 would probably last a good long time. However I always prefer steel shafts. I run high power in almost everything.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Yes, you need to add a BEC though. You can see the details in week 1.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I don't like that method due to needing to access the screws through the shafts to service them. Either way I would still replace them ASAP. Plastic driveshafts are never on my trucks for long. I want dependability, and they just don't offer that.

[@TrailAddict.]

For a super cheap mod you could replace the plastic bushings in the AS-3 servo by bearings, just use the traxxas 2075 rebuild kit and throw away the gears. And since this video is all about MIP, I have a RTR honcho and I am looking for the perfect MIP driveshaft, do I get the SCX10 version (10145) or the AX10 version (08101)? Thanks and great video as always.

[@elliotbaltazar]

Awesome tutorial man!!! Way to go on the product reviews too! Subbed.

[@MrFRITZ5]

no servo saver? I use a kimbrough #124 monster truck saver with alloy steering links and love it! full wheel lock is scrubbed a little but i run a vxl and castle 3800 in mine,,, she seems to be a servo eater before that servo saver! Also, honest opinion on those bfg tires? thanks

[@GrannygearKiller]

Here's a question for you: Will I eventually strip out the plastic tubes if I keep removing and putting screws back in.

[@minizchannel]

Great tutorial. Really good information.

[@gabehunt2000]

lovin this series! thanks

[@MrFRITZ5]

so you say that cs-170 is good enough to get rid of that junk saver? and yeah i run vp links all 10. first wraith rrp gears hd axial gears super shafty top shaft and tranny housing, vp as well as there alloy motor mount! cant forget the xd mip shafts and v v ps up front!

[@ridgerc5976]

I just started to build up a Wraith and was going to use your Spyder project as a guide. I was on the MIP site and saw the AX10 shafts are discontinued. Got any recommendations?

[@TheRCNetwork]

Before I got my MIP's, I ran threaded rod inside the male portion.

[@rcgarage195]

I really like the budget you set. I have the same Axial Wraith and i love it. How do you like yours?

[@FlyTryin]

Any idea if the AX10 shaft will work with this same setup with the Spawn? Thanks.

[@dabmasterson9965]

thx man.good work on the video's. save me a tone of time.

[@MrFRITZ5]

i run a hobbico cs-170.... But am worried about that "no servo saver " Do you bash yours? mine wrecks on vxl 3s pretty bad! thought i needed a saver!

[@wolfbanger2124]

wow ive seen twisted shafts but wow. Im running MIP in mine.

[@FlatwoodsDairyLLC]

you could fill the center of the male end with jb weld i did ut on my tmaxx before

[@grantsimon5778]

did you have any problems with the stock servo because mine broke in the first 5 minutes!

[@spikesjk]

You mite look in to wheels soon my hubs all ready giving out!

[@RCFunEveryday]

Shame about the GH Racing servo horn being bad... They make some amazingly precise and tough parts in the large scale world.

[@ps3gamer143]

Do you run 3s with stock electrics ?

[@gizzy2014]

i agree with the servo horn not being that great, i have one of those and had the same problems

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Nope, I am not a fan of servo savers at all. I prefer just using high quality servos with strong geartrains. I'll go to a Futaba servo in the future.

[@stevenpatterson4679]

Don't glue your drive lines if you run in to the problem of collapsing and twisting your drive lines get some all thread that will fit tight inside the drive lines male side thread in the all thread all the way through the male piece cut the rod off at both ends this will keep your drive lines from collapsing and twisting on you the drive lines collapsing is the reason they will twist

[@underdogsciontc]

Is it better to go metal drive shafts

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Thats what this video covers.