How to Upgrade Kyosho Inferno Neo 3.0 Spur Gear to Steel

[@TheRCBiker]

This, in my opinion, is an essential upgrade on this buggy! *Having watched back the video, I have realised it is NOT necessary to remove the break components. You can just leave them on and slide the gearbox cover off- although it does make it a bit easier if they are removed*.

[@guinnessdublin4669]

Another great walk through, keep them coming! 👍🏻

[@TheRCBiker]

Thank you :)

[@tonybeckwith9282]

I'm just about to do this upgrade so found this very useful love the vids you do keep them coming 👍

[@TheRCBiker]

Thanks, will do!

[@Ryet9]

Nice tuto 👍 I own two of these and have changed the spur gear 4+ times (I'll explain in a sec) I would strongly suggest you just undo the four screws on top and jiggle and fiddle the linkages around and out of the way, no resetting brakes, or throttle needed, and be sure to check gear mesh, thats why it stripped for me at least. So from ..from Blue car into Red (red car is main runner) Moved sripped Red one into Blue so it had something covering the gears while I waited for parts, Red aka Blue's plastic back onto blue, steel onto Red and finally steel onto Blue for future proofing 100% essential upgrade, tho I did notice I stripped mine after a crash (engine moved) so checking Gear mesh after a crash might also help, dissapointing.

[@TheRCBiker]

Sounds like it's keeping you busy! Yes I did adjust the gear mesh as the steel one has different size teeth than the plastic one hence the need to adjust the mesh

[@leebuck4860]

Great video mate,appreciate you taking the time and making the effort to put these together😎👍

[@TheRCBiker]

No problem 👍

[@AnubisPuppy]

also upgrade the differentials from 2 spider gears to 4 spider when youre allready working on it, thats also a essential upgrade to the kyosho inferno/neo.

[@Product_One]

Regarding the differential. Do you happen to know the part numbers for that.? Anubis. Thanks in advance.

[@AnubisPuppy]

@@Product_One simply download the manual pdf and check the exploded view for the part numbers kyosho.com/eng/support/instructionmanual/buggy/buggy_index.html

[@TheRCBiker]

Thanks, it's all put together now - next time I have the gearbox out I will consider upgrading!

[@alteredstate7746]

could you please send link of these upgrades

[@bartoszabratanski3425]

Absolutely essential upgrade, definitely worth it!!

[@TheRCBiker]

It really is!

[@alteredstate7746]

where did you buy the spur gear for this please great video. My friends and I just picked up 2 of these buggies

[@bradleypendleton202]

Bit strange that they use a plastic spur, great video dude

[@TheRCBiker]

Not sure either!

[@thefightingplumber]

Allright! This could come in handy since my choice for a second nitro came at this one. Seems like a top car for €349! Thanks!

[@thefightingplumber]

And thanks for the partnumber! Its €35 but readily available in NL.

[@TheRCBiker]

Glad it helps. Yes is a good car - just should have a steel gear as standard!

[@TheRCBiker]

Not so much here in the UK, you're lucky! :)

[@targetoz5470]

May i please have the part number for the steel spur gear? My bike 1199s Panigale.

[@robvandenheuvel4595]

Very good information

[@keithrx3c]

No doubt it is a good upgrade but stripped plastic spur gears usually happen when the engine screws come loose and the gears are misaligned, causing the clutch bell to spin against the spur gear and wear the teeth away. My first Inferno Sports that came as a kit (before the RTR's came out), still has the original plastic spur gear.

[@Ts-zy4bw]

I just ordered one of the RTR Infernos. This is my first voyage into nitro cars (have experience with nitro planes and electric cars). I was planning this mod but if the plastic gear does work as long as I check the engine screws and gear mesh, perhaps it's not needed correct? I was going to go with the MP9 version but I already have the MP9e and for me this is just going to be a basher.

[@nhansme]

Great informative video mate 👍👍

[@TheRCBiker]

Thanks for watching :)

[@Luke_ms1]

Great video, how many teath is the spur gear that the kyosho inferno comes with?

[@gillian9178]

Great video's, where is the best place to get a range of Kyosho spare parts from.

[@TheRCBiker]

I usually get what I can from eBay, I don't have a specific place I use - wherever is in stock!

[@Imperial_Wing]

Nice little upgrade, I just order some parts for baja from AliExpress lol

[@TheRCBiker]

Awesome! Thanks for watching :)

[@joshchatwin8179]

Yeah great upgrade bro

[@TheRCBiker]

Thanks for watching :)

[@kamikazekaos]

You mean refit the 4 x screws not replace as you say just an observation 😉 replace is when put in a new part

[@TheRCBiker]

not necessarily, just googled a definition of replace and it came up as "put (something) back in a previous place or position."

[@seaneff28]

Can you make a vide how to do factory settings/reset 🙃 im totally lost tuning my mp9

[@TheRCBiker]

It's not really worth making a video on, just refer to manual and then set the tuning needles to what the manual says :)

[@Icanreadgood1]

this car or the hobao hyper?

[@Win-ym7oj]

Good steel spur center geer 👌

[@TheRCBiker]

Thanks for watching : )

[@SolarErazer]

Hi what are does 4 little pipes on top of the heat sink I never can find what they are and what thet do?

[@TheRCBiker]

They are just 4 bits of fuel line zip tied to the heat sink, it just protects the heatsink from scratches if it flips over

[@SolarErazer]

@@TheRCBiker OK thank you so much I never knew 😊 you the best

[@sldoby52]

Will a spur for an Mp9 work on the 3.0 neo?

[@leeholden8112]

Does that spur fit the neo 2.0 ?

[@calvin3448]

Hey. Can you give me a recommendation for my first nitro. It’s between this and the losi 8ight since they are both $350 in the states. I just don’t know what’s better.

[@tavvs4102]

i would say i prefer the kyosho but the losi probably will be better for racing

[@crazylazy415]

Where did you get the metal gear from? I want to get one for mine

[@TheRCBiker]

Modelsport UK

[@dannyp17]

Ur the best man

[@TheRCBiker]

Thanks :)

[@thetoddperspective]

If your mesh is set correctly, and engine stays put, a plastic spur can last for years. I know you identify squarely under the "basher" moniker, but have you ever driven one of your buggies on a proper off road race track? The jumps, the competition with other drivers, it didn't take me too many trips to get hooked on track driving.

[@TheRCBiker]

depends on the quality of the plastic, this was set up and it stripped after a bit of bashing Yes I have, for me it took the fun away a little. plus, the "local" track I do have (1 hour away) is only there on Sunday mornings which isn't suitable for me

[@keithrx3c]

@@TheRCBiker My 20 year old MP7.5 plastic spur gear has never stripped and it's had a good beating over the years. As Allen says, if your engine hasn't moved and your gear mesh is set correctly, you shouldn't have any problems. I've just bought the newest Neo 3.0 with green body (T4) so I'll see how it goes. I'll make sure the mesh is right and thread lock the relevant screws. Not that there's any problems with steel spur gears.

[@RemedyTalon]

@@keithrx3c The issue is the plastic can break down quickly from dirt and rocks. I have a quart and a half through my Neo and the plastic spur is showing some damage and it's not from incorrect mesh. I imagine the longevity of the plastic spur will really depend on where you are driving.

[@Ts-zy4bw]

@@keithrx3c how has the spur gear (and the car) held up? I just ordered one.

[@nitrorcmaff468]

Yes love this car😃😄

[@TheRCBiker]

Me too :D

[@joesparky5790]

What fail safe do you recommend for this ?

[@TheRCBiker]

This one has a built in failsafe within the radio I believe

[@joesparky5790]

TheRCBiker I have bought this exact model today after watching your reviews. Should be with me on Thursday. Great Chanel, will be using your video on the running in stage. Could you do a tuning video for this model ? Thanks

[@ejb2184]

Anyone no we're I can find spur gears for this car can't find any sucks had this car for three months now am down over something so simple

[@TheRCBiker]

Where did you buy it from?

[@ejb2184]

@@TheRCBiker amainhobbies

[@joshchatwin8179]

Thread lock in to plastic don’t work bro

[@TheRCBiker]

Agreed Did I thread lock into plastic? Didn't mean to if I did

[@rccars4all]

seems silly that a 1/8 buggy would even have a plastic spur Ally should be standard not an upgrade

[@TheRCBiker]

I agree

[@keithrx3c]

You mean steel, not ally.

[@rccars4all]

@@keithrx3c yea but anything is better that plastic in a 1/8

[@keithrx3c]

@@rccars4all Even A arms?

[@rccars4all]

@@keithrx3c why u being stupid no a arms need to be plastic to flex dumb ass

[@steveoy100]

I'm not really sure how this is an upgrade, it should be a metal one to start with especially when buying what I thought is a quality brand like Kyosho, youd expect this on Hsp's but anything to save a buck, They should send you a free one once the crap plastic one has stripped, usually within a couple of bashings

[@TheRCBiker]

I agree Steve, I love the buggy but I wouldn't be able to recommend it over a , for example, Hyper 7 - which is £70 cheaper yet I feel like you get more for your money!

[@joshchatwin8179]

Yeah it should come with a Steel one for 300 quid

[@LawrenceTimme]

Why a tekno kit is over £500 without the engine and that has a plastic spur. They are fine as long as the mesh is correct on a nitro.

[@TheRCBiker]

@@LawrenceTimme The mesh was set correctly on this... and it stripped within 15 mins

[@LawrenceTimme]

@@TheRCBiker must be bad quality plastic then, like I said, tekno and many other cars use them fine.

[@narrowempress1625]

This should not have a plastic spur gear, considering it is a kyosho and a 1/8 scale. The only time I expect a plastic spur gear on a 1/8 is a banggood special.

[@TheRCBiker]

I agree

[@cjn8730]

RTR stands for Ready to Repair

[@ryze7810]

can i get a shoutout on ur next video? pls

[@nitrogas5719]

I see you use the same screwdriver as me lol

[@TheRCBiker]

Perfect for tuning!

[@dianaroth9864]

Das Modell ist der letzte Dreck

[@adamspitfire]

That's the dumbest idea ever, why did it not come stock? Serious money grab

[@TheRCBiker]

No idea Others tell me they have had no issues with the plastic one so maybe I was just unlucky!