How to Adjust Arrma 3s 4s Slipper Clutch Setting. Kraton, Outcast, Granite, Senton, Big Rock, Typhon

[@ronc.7176]

This video was very helpful, this is my first rc car . I know were to go for all my repair info. Thanks again Pete.

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hi there. Glad that the video was helpful. Many thanks indeed for your kind feedback 😁👍

[@DustyFingersRC]

You make brilliant maintenance video's Pete, good content for anyone to refer to for help. The edit was really tight with the voiceover, well done. Bet this will help anyone who finds it. 👍🏻

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hiya Damian. Well I was thinking that some of the other maintenance vids had done well so thought I'd do this. Initially it was just me talking about what I was doing but I did a bit of voiceover to make it flow better. Cheers for your kind comments as ever my friend. Best wishes to you 😁

[@robertjackson628]

Just bought a big rock for my boy very helpful video thanks 👍

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hey that's cool. Many thanks for your feedback 😁👍

[@RCRoads]

Great job showing us how to tighten the slipper. I have never really paid much attention to the sound of an RC as the clutch is slipping. I do tend to over tighten my slippers.

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hi there. Oh yeah I thought it was worth doing a demo of how it is with the clutch slipping. The trouble is with it being over tight is that the gears might get trashed if the clutch doesn't slip when something gets jammed. Many thanks indeed for your great feedback. Much appreciated 😁👍

[@chris-ip4pk]

Hi Pete ,got my kraton last night ,waiting on lipos now excellent video,much easier once you've seen someone do it,nice 1 I've subscribed

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hi there. I hope you enjoy your Kraton once it's up and running. Many thanks for your great comments and the sub. Very much appreciated 😁👍

[@Granite-City-RC]

strangely enough, if people read the instructions they would have fount out how to do it ..... but its always handy seeing someone do it as well LOL. nice video mate :)

[@PeteWylieRC]

Oh who reads instructions? 🤣 Thought it was worth showing it and also demonstrating the sound of the clutch slipping. Many thanks for watching and your great comments 😃👍

[@Granite-City-RC]

@@PeteWylieRC It's where they hide useful info, but i think now days its hard to find anyone who has an attention span of more then 1 min ( which is why i dont watch shorts .. if you've done any, sorry , havent checked lol ), but yeah is useful having things like the sound to reference against and problem solve things if you have no idea of where to start or what you doing is good :)

[@PeteWylieRC]

@@Granite-City-RC Oh I have done a couple of shorts I'm afraid but I agree that they are a bit of a waste of time like TikTok 🙂

[@Boogie_the_cat]

​@@Granite-City-RCI'm with you. TikTok was created to destroy the American youth's attention span.

[@madsrcbuggy]

Very well illustrated and explained as always, Pete! I still haven't got me one of these, but one day I will need this info and I know exactly where to find it! 😀

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hi there. Many thanks for your kind comments. I'd definitely recommend one of these to knock around. A very solid bit of kit and great fun. Best wishes to you 😁

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Pete and happy Friday again! Great instructional video, mate, even though I don't have an Arrma it was still interesting to watch you wrenching away there! I must say I'm impressed by the modular construction of these rigs and how easy they are to take apart to work on. You can tell a lot of thought has gone onto the designs. Anyway, top job matey and enjoy your weekend down there - cheers! 😁👌✌👍

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hello mate. Yeah hoorah for Friday 😁🍺 I just thought I'd do this video as the other clutch one was popular but didn't really say about the noise you get when the clutch is loose. These cars are absolute tanks and I've not had to do any maintenance on this 4s car apart from the clutch. We are planning to go RC'ing on Sunday which should be good. Many thanks indeed for your great support as ever. Best wishes to you and yours 😁

[@UncleBobsRC]

Good stuff Pete!!! I know nothing of those RC's but I learn watching you!!!!

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hiya Bob. You should definitely get one of these for knocking around. Lots of fun. Many thanks indeed for watching and commenting. Best wishes to you and yours 😁

[@UncleBobsRC]

@@PeteWylieRC I can think of other things to drop 500 bucks on mate... however, beating the shit out of an RC and have it live gets me thinking. LOL

[@PeteWylieRC]

@@UncleBobsRC other things I could spend $500 on 🤔 well I guess I could fill my real car with petrol 😂 Actually more like half a tank at current prices 🤣

[@UncleBobsRC]

Copy That!!!

[@SnoriRC]

Brilliant vid Pete. Best one I’ve seen on this popular topic.

[@PeteWylieRC]

Many thanks indeed for your great feedback. It's much appreciated 😁👍

[@robbrennanrc]

Very nice how to Pete. I will def keep this in mind for when I win the lottery and get me an Arrma. Keep up the good work and hope you have a great weekend mate.

[@PeteWylieRC]

Ha, well it's really only a couple of Tamiya kits in value. Definitely good to have one of these to beat up so the Tamiya's can enjoy a nice easy(ish) life. Cheers for watching mate 😁👍

[@3DMOFO2020]

Another very insightful Arrma maintenance video Pete thanks for sharing👍

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hi there. Yeah I thought it was worth a quick video to go through this. Many thanks indeed for your great support as ever 😁👍

[@lukesanders8258]

Another v helpful video 👍🏻

[@PeteWylieRC]

@@lukesanders8258 Glad it was useful. Thank you for your great feedback 😁👍👍

[@JF-RC]

Hi there Pete, a very informative video on the clutch adjustment for these great RC’s. Your detail is superb. I just love the design of the Arrma’s so effective and makes maintaining these tough RC a real pleasure. Your guide is spot on my friend. Best wishes to you all 😊😊😊

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hiya John. Yeah the design of these is quite ingenious although getting the power module back in on this one was much harder than it looked on the video. Not sure why as they normally clip back in ok. Your Typhon was a mega wasn't it so has it got the same clutch assembly as the 3s range. I did look into getting one of those 2wd ones with a view to upgrading it but when I actually looked into it there are a lot more differences including a lighter weight clutch. It would take a 2s system ok I'd have thought. Anyway, cheers for your great support as ever mate. Very best wishes to you and yours 😁👍

[@JF-RC]

@@PeteWylieRC hi Pete, yeah, my Mega Typhon has everything ready to be upgraded to 3S brushless system, same clutch system, gearbox etc…I’m looking at upgrading it with a HobbyWing BL60 sensored Brushless ESC, just looking at an appropriate motor, then hopefully do a video on a budget conscious upgrade for the Mega and make it a bit more ‘peppy’ 😊😉😊best wishes 😉😊😉

[@davelawson3703]

Really useful! Thanks. *I don’t mind the music either 😆

[@PeteWylieRC]

Ah that's good to hear. Thank you for your kind feedback. Much appreciated 😁👍

[@MauzyrockRC]

Always nice to get a little refresher! Cheers

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hi there. Yeah I thought it was worth doing a short video of just this info. Many thanks indeed for watching and commenting 😁👍

[@scottm2398]

You don't have to take the whole power module apart and take the whole slipper clutch out to adjust the slipper clutch. You can take the power module out and just hold the spur gear with your hand to keep it from spinning as you tighten..stock setting is to tighten all the way then loosen 1.5 turns...I find 3/4 to 1 turn is good for me . Any less than that and you risk causing damage to your stock composite diffs if youre an aggressive driver . I ended up stripping a rear diff one time and learned my lesson on setting the slipper properly .

[@PeteWylieRC]

Oh yeah you can adjust the clutch with the power module still in the truck. You just need to take out the centre drive shaft. Yes 1 turn or so is about right to hopefully avoid damage. Many thanks indeed for your great feedback 😁👍👍

[@BenJRC]

Is there a way to adjust the repartition between front and back ? My Vorteks is mostly back-driven and I would like more power on the front. Thanks

[@PeteWylieRC]

@@BenJRC No I don't think so as there is only the clutch adjustment and that is for front and back. Thanks for watching the vid 👍👍

[@islandrc-duke1972]

Great video and information, have a great weekend brother

[@PeteWylieRC]

Many thanks indeed. Hope you have a lovely weekend too :-)

[@islandrc-duke1972]

@@PeteWylieRC thank you my friend

[@damienroach8862]

Great mate thanks worked for me

[@PeteWylieRC]

Glad it worked. Many thanks indeed for watching and your feedback. Much appreciated 😁👍

[@hommytorres6576]

Hi. Great video. I have the Big Rock and changed the plastic spur gear onto a steel spur gear. When I placed everything back the truck began squealing very loudly, and hardly moved. I know it’s the slipper clutch because you confirmed it, but I followed your instructions and it is doing it still or more. Any suggestions??

[@PeteWylieRC]

So if you had a plastic spur gear that must be the Mega version rather than the 3s right? I haven't worked on a Mega but have you tried taking the whole clutch out and testing it manually? I show how to do this with the 3s trucks here kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHq9m3-wq5idkJY

[@Lunitarie]

Nice video :)

[@PeteWylieRC]

Many thanks indeed for your great feedback 😁👍

[@lancelucas3569]

What type of grease do you use for the outer part of the diff and underneath the power module. Just got a Granite and I feel like I know what I’m doing now. Thanks for all the great info!

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hi there. I'm just using some general purpose LM2 grease. Could probably do with something thicker for the gap under the power module but that's what I'm using at the moment. Hope you are enjoying the Granite 😁👍👍

[@micha3017]

Hi! I understand that these latest versions V2.5 (2023) with center differential no longer have Slipper Clutch?

[@PeteWylieRC]

Yeah that's right 👍 I've got a v2.5 Mojave so might do a video about the centre diff. Many thanks for watching 😁👍

[@micha3017]

@@PeteWylieRC THANKS! Sub! 😁

[@jacobsparks4419]

It looked like they were humping in the camera lol Let’s Go TSM!

[@PeteWylieRC]

Haha, many thanks for your great comment 😁👍

[@43rocket]

ive been running my big rock for a while im hearing screetching louder sound from slipper area? what needs replacing?

[@PeteWylieRC]

Have you already tried tightening the slipper? Maybe tighten it all the way just as an experiment and if it solves it then loosen it till it only does it sometimes. Other than that you need to take it to bits and see if you can work out what's wrong. My other video on this subject goes into taking it apart. Hope you get it sorted 👍

[@calebpaulraj]

Nice Video! I have a 3s granite that made the stripped gear when I accelerate, but everything looked all good. it also doesn’t do wheelies because the clutch is loose, but when I tighten it it makes a rough clicking Noise. Idk what to do

[@PeteWylieRC]

If there is a clicking noise have you checked the ring gears on the differential? I can only suggest that a gear is stripped somewhere in the system. Hope you find it. Many thanks for your comments 👍👍

[@calebpaulraj]

@@PeteWylieRC thanks for the help!

[@calebpaulraj]

@@PeteWylieRC thank you so much for the help,😄I will reply if I have any further issues.

[@ramos.nitrorc]

I replaced my pinion and spur gear assmebly but now when i pull the thottle and let go it seems like there is resistance...likes it is braking... I did reset the ESC calibration for throttle/neutral/brake..but to no avail... any tips?? I am stuck!

[@PeteWylieRC]

What I would do is to take the power module out and see how it runs when not attached to the rest of the drivetrain. Also while it is out, check that all the wheels spin freely. The last time I had something like that it was a seized bearing. Good luck.

[@PeteWylieRC]

also, is the mesh ok? There should be a little bit of play between the pinion and spur 👍

[@ramos.nitrorc]

@@PeteWylieRC I loosened the mesh just a tad bit more and it worked! thanks

[@daniel-is6zf]

Anyone know what the wing nut does in the rebuild kit it doesn't fit between the input gear and backside of the clutch where the steel ring is 😮‍💨. I never saw one in my stock slipper on first maintence it is in the parts diagram but ,😮😅

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hi there, sorry for late reply. I think that you answered this while watching the other video. The little plastic wing nut is supposed to stop the main screw from shaking loose. It wasn't in the version 2 3s cars so it won't fit in there if that's what you have :-)

[@therealMikeG1]

good video

[@PeteWylieRC]

Many thanks indeed for your kind feedback 😁👍

[@km7101]

Hi Pete, great video to help me start out in this hobby. Halfway through my first bash - no jumps but couple of collisions with tree in park, I noticed the noise in the video but only in reverse. Should I tighten it a tad more? or leave as is? I don't want to tighten it too much to get rid of the noise but silently its destroying my drive train etc... please advise. Thanks

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hi there. I think if it's doing it all the time in reverse then it wouldn't hurt to do it up a little so it's just occasional. If it isn't annoying you then you could leave it as these clutch plates don't seem to wear out very easily. Obviously tighten it if it starts making the noise when accelerating forwards. Many thanks for watching the video 😁

[@Simoalfa94]

hi,this friction trasmission is a metal parts or plastic? tranks

[@PeteWylieRC]

The slipper is metal apart from the friction pads 👍

[@puddlejumpernva]

Good stuff, sir! Have you had any issues with the clutch loosening on its own over time? It seems Arrma has used a beefier plastic nut on the back of the slipper with these v2 4S trucks. Do you use any loctite? By the way, factory setting is 1/2 turn out on the 4S, 1 1/2 out for 3S.

[@PeteWylieRC]

Ah that's good info about the factory setting on the 4s. It did seem to be loosened more turns when I first got it. I haven't had to use lock tight except on the v2 Granite which didn't have the plastic sleeve bit. The v3 3s line and the v2 4s line seem fine so far. Many thanks indeed for your great feedback 😁👍

[@edygome]

New to the hobby, Havent been able to get more than 1 battery run out of my Kraton 4s v2 without running into issue. Is it normal for the slipper clutch screw to loosen?

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hi there. No it shouldn't loosen that quickly and once set it should go for weeks. There is a plastic bit at the back of the clutch assembly that should stop the screw shaking loose. If you look at the other video I did about the clutch I think I show the bits all taken apart. Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@edygome]

@@PeteWylieRC Thanks! I'll check it out!

[@ubreakitirepairit3569]

I always double check the mesh after putting the second half of the cover back on. When the cover is off, the slipper is not perfectly centered.

[@PeteWylieRC]

Yeah that's a good point. Thanks for your great feedback 😁👍

[@barrygauci9933]

Did the mount on mine a while back.. I was spewing to find out it's like built within half the car haha.

[@barrygauci9933]

Now I'm up for either a spur a pinion a slipper... Gearbox or another gear box ... I wasn't sure couldn't find stock half the year and happened across all that minus one full diff.. I did get a maintenance kit so it will have to do..but yeah basically re doing all that today... Wooohooo 😅

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hey have fun sorting out your car. Thanks for your great comments and watching the video. Much appreciated 😁👍

[@barrygauci9933]

@@PeteWylieRC no worries thanks for sharing mate always appreciated I just wish I had people to drive with haha... Cheers for that mate.. oOOOHHHH can't believe I didn't start with this.. I sorted it over the long weekend.. had to adjust slipper replace pinion.. of course no one had any... Went to LHS and by fluke he had a 16t 32p 5mm pinion hardened .. so I was super stoked as they don't even stock anything I own.. and on getting into my car I picked up the transfer case and the bearing disintegrated so I walked back in laughing.. "I told you.. in that small period of going to my car I broke something else" the guy was having a good laugh with me at this point... And by miracle he had those bearings too and good ones with crimped casings!!! It fuuaaarrkking hammers now 😆😁🤟🤟

[@PeteWylieRC]

@@barrygauci9933 Oh yeah the stock bearings aren't always the best. Good idea to have a few spares. Glad you got it all sorted and happy blasting 😁👍👍

[@duncanbradley8932]

At 5:55 what is that clicking sound from?

[@PeteWylieRC]

It's basically the sound of the gears and the fact that the magnets in the motor make it more lumpy. Not sure if that's a good description but they all do it. It's only a problem if it feels difficult to turn the wheels 👍

[@duncanbradley8932]

Cool thanks for the reply! This is my first hobby grade electric RC car so I'm still trying to figure out what normal is. @@PeteWylieRC

[@PeteWylieRC]

@@duncanbradley8932 Oh cool. These are good trucks. I've done a few videos about them. Thanks for watching this 😁👍

[@Cameraman00001]

How important is that? Mega metal slipper hub sleeve.

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hi there. Sorry I don't quite understand what you are asking about?

[@Cameraman00001]

5:15 , that’s what I’m talking about .

[@PeteWylieRC]

@@Cameraman00001 oh that bit. Well my 3s cars didn't come with that part. I guess it's just a little upgrade they put on the 4s cars? I've not had any problems with the 3s cars not having it. Many thanks for your question 👍

[@Cameraman00001]

Ok thanks because I lost mine.

[@ThaRatchet]

Good informative video but Ditch the music and just talk! People can hear you better explaining what your doing

[@PeteWylieRC]

Ok many thanks for your great feedback and thanks for watching 😁👍