Traxxas E-Revo 2.0 Razor Tune - how to get it to handle GOOD!

[@romper4444]

People don't realize that the Revo is the absolute best RC for a dual basher and racer platform. No one ever talks about how you can adjust literally everything a race truggy can adjust, plus way more: roll center, steering Ackerman, variable rate shock pistons, caster adjustments, camber, toe, extended wheelbase rear a arms, close and wide ratio 2 speed gearsets, SWAY BAR KITS!!! BUMP STEER!!! the biggest overlooked tuning options on the Revo are the roll center, bump steer and caster adjustments. I really gotta find the time to do a full video on a full race Revo setup. You young bucks prolly don't remember but there was a nitro Revo platinum. I've been running one since it came out aprx 15yrs ago and it will run right alongside a truggy on a track, thing is freakin unbelievable once dialed in. The out of the box setup on that platinum was very close so if you wanna improve your revos performance, google some platinum revo race setup sheets and get tuning! Oh and ya way off on the 200 to 300k center diff oil, the platinum had 500k outta the box and it had a tone of on power steering but only worked well on high grip surfaces and that was nitro powered so probably 1million is best for an E-Revo with all that brushless torque. Maybe even 5million or a mix of the two.but at 20million, you might as well run the spool setup. Nothing wrong with that if u want that slippy slidy basher style of driving.

[@jeffman3]

The E-Revo 2.0 has a substantially larger center diff than the Platinum of days past; you can run a lighter oil and get a very similar effect. I've been dialing in my E-converted 3.3 lately and it's been a fun finding ways to get the thing to cope with the added power.

[@jerryvolpini7987]

Great setup tips! 👍 I like that you named the session 'Razor Tune'.

[@silentseawolf]

the is the most useful information I've come across for getting the E-revo to handle well.

[@pitbullrcltd6252]

I came across this video by chance and being an E-Revo 2.0 Enthusiast and owner of one Gr8 RC….. I just wanted to thank you for your informative video…I had my “learning curve” problems with this Truck but all and all

[@samlinworth5440]

200K center diff....lmao yeah right. That Revo will basically be front wheel drive. Better get belted front tires !!

[@bigchadsmall]

TUNE THE X-MAXX!!! DAMN. You tune everything, and I’ve been waiting to see your tuning suggestions. Shock oil, springs, and gearing is all you got. Lol.

[@RazorRC]

ha, yeah not a whole lot to work with there!

[@bigchadsmall]

@@RazorRC i watch mostly for your suspension tuning and suggestions, I’ve learned more about tuning here than anywhere else. Right now i run the 1.538 rate springs and 45wt on all 4 corners and im running 20/50 gears.

[@redblue40rc33]

2 things.....arrma 8s tires and max6 ESC for Xmaxx......mine handles better...just adjust steering epa for tires....turns are wider but better on servo

[@stevehunt7818]

Thanks for this tutorial Razor,much appreciated.How about a running video showing this setup in action?

[@kaycee9337]

This whole video and I'm still waiting to hear how to get it to handle better that was wrong that was long

[@SPCL-RUN81]

Ditch the wimpy traxxas bumpstops on the shock shafts for some off a 1/10 losi rock or baja rey, cut them in half, helps on hard hits alot. Also highly suggest hot racing shock ends and putting limiting straps in the rear, if you launch them they tend to pull the shafts out of the plastic rod ends.

[@RazorRC]

thanks for the tips!

[@V8chump]

For me, I swapped the rear brace when the stock one broke. If I’m running an rc, it’s gonna have some hard landings and do some backflips so I had to get some extra stiffness. Luckily my shocks stayed in tact through that breakage 🤣

[@NiteShade_BZ]

What shock oil did you use in the rear? I’m sending it a lot higher though. Would you recommend 50 or 60 weight oil?

[@pitbullrcltd6252]

Gr8 info in your take on this RC… I’ve had mine for about 2yrs now and I had been away from the hobby for a couple of decades so let’s just say Imade. It through the “Learning Curve” with tuning the model and practicing my skill set ….at the end ?? A Gr8 RC…. As for the tires?? The stock tires just don’t handle well on 6s….they balloon like crazy….so I just added a set of Duratrax Six Pack MT belted tires and absolutely no tire distortion……. they’re a tad bigger than the stock tires but I’m running dual Savox servos so no steering issues …again thanks for what u bring to our hobby…….I just subbed you ☮️~~~~>> Out! 😎👍🏻💯

[@V8chump]

I found it handles a ton better once you vent the tires and cover the hole on the rim. Haven’t tried other tires but vs out of the box venting definitely helps

[@theirishaxe9405]

Put the true track kit on the rear no more rods to break no more steering knuckles on the rear also. No more slop in rear either.

[@HoffHorn]

they dont make one for the revo 2.0, might fit but you loose the extended wheel base i believe.

[@theirishaxe9405]

@@HoffHorn the rpm true track kit absolutely fits the 2.0 i have two erevo 2.0 the emaxx 6s and two summit 6s and i have the true track kit on all of them. For the erevo 2.0 you just drill out the rpm inner hubs a couple mm to accept the erevo 2.0 larger inner bearing that's it then it bolts right on and you do not lose wheelbase. If you want to here's a link to show you what I'm talking about bro👍✌️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXq4couKm7N0adU

[@macmccartney5760]

So you wouldnt get the 5319 pushrods for the p3 rockers?

[@joeyanderson801]

I got the same rocker arms you got in when I jump drive shafts comes out how can I stop that I got the straps and it still doing it

[@jamesdix9652]

How are you measuring the shock spring preload? 7.5mm front 10.3mm rear.

[@shaunsanford2253]

Were you satisfied with front shock oil stock?

[@TTedz]

Just to confirm you have the progressive 3's only in the rear and the front have the 2's? Also when looking at the buying the 3's it says you need new spacers(TRA5133) and new pushrods (TRA5319X), is that true or can you just adjust the stock ones? Thanks for the great video

[@Nexinity7]

i need to know this too!

[@RazorRC]

no need to buy the other spacers and pushrods, the stock ones will work just fine after you lengthen them slightly and mount them to the inner hole on the arms.

[@Nexinity7]

@@RazorRC awesome! and the rockers?

[@TTedz]

@@RazorRC I have to feel like its just the rear that has the new shock oil and are the only progressive 3s and the front are 2's with stock oil. Also, how much pre load did you end up with. Appreciate the help getting the revo setup!

[@TTedz]

Would just like to follow up on this reply. I went ahead and made the following changes Put the rear springs in the front Got black springs for the rear and added 47.5 weight Added the progressive 3 shocks to the rear Squared up the front tires on the toe Wow what a difference, it handles through high speeds turns much better and seems more stable through high speed bumps and of course more resilience to chassis slapping. Appreciate the tips Razor, all the best.

[@TheflyingkiwiRC]

Great info bro thanks 😊 👍

[@sebcbien263]

Hello, very interesting video. Do you have a recommandation for the tires ? Thanks!

[@toddmerriott6901]

Stock tires are AWSOME

[@redblue40rc33]

Arrma Backflips

[@livegood9876]

Can anyone comment if this makes that much difference in handling? What is it like to have 200 or 300k center diff fluid in the E revo? Did the different springs and rocker arms in the rear make a big difference?

[@stephenchandler9962]

I set mine up exactly how he said in this video and it made a huge difference in drivability. Handles better and also doesn't try to wheelie every time I get into the throttle

[@livegood9876]

@@stephenchandler9962 thank you for your info. Ordered the parts will see how it changes the revo 2.0. I want to buy the sledge also just don’t know if there is that much of a difference between the two (driving/handling wise)

[@vqcyle3206]

@@livegood9876 did you end up changing the center diff fluid? i’m thinking about changing the stock 20mil for 300-500k.

[@inhimwelive3951]

My 8s BLX Kraton has the same issues.

[@23allenrj]

Did you change both front and back rockers ?

[@RazorRC]

just rear, need to test the fronts too probably a good idea.

[@23allenrj]

@@RazorRC ok cool.. will try out the razor tune. Have ordered the parts.. it’s takes about 45 days for us to get anything in India.. do let us know how the truck performs with the front rockers

[@letfingerswalk]

Razor must have a PHD in R/C's. Very knowledgeable videos. Keep on bashing Bro!

[@jayputters615]

Each to their own we all like our bashers set up differently but good tips anyways

[@Eccentric5B]

Thanks for addressing proper setup for the E-Revo 2.0. Revo/E-Revo tuning has just about become a lost art. When I raced my Revo (15 years or so ago) I mostly used variations of Steve Slayden's setups. As far as other youtube videos on the subject, UPGRADEDRC has a few good ones. Here's one of his: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4KQiYSYfsalpbM

[@RazorRC]

Thanks, I’ll have to check that out!

[@nvl2691]

@@RazorRC Hey Razor. I'm going to convert a Maxx V2 (so WideMaxx + extended wheelbase) to 6S and I'm looking to change the center diff oil down from 20 million. Does the E-Revo 2.0 still wheelie with 200-300k center diff oil? Was hesitating between 500k or 1 mil oil for the Maxx. Thanks!

[@thomashernandez4027]

Upgraded rc has good videos on the erevo. Very comprehensive. Your videos are great too. Nice channel. Very good observations and advice.

[@GreatLakesRC]

Wow! 👀 Makes me want to get an e-revo now... Damit! 🤣

[@RazorRC]

Fun car!

[@johnmiller4553]

GREAT INFO BROTHER 😃🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@armenz.6601]

Progressive is wrong word . I linear is the correct term.

[@thomashernandez4027]

No progressive is correct. It means firmer. I race mountain bikes so that’s why I know. Linear is softer. It’s mostly about the spring curve. In a progressive spring rate the curve is sharper, quickly increasing resistance throughout travel. Linear is the opposite gradual change stiffness throughout the travel.

[@armenz.6601]

@thomashernandez4027 linear is feedback system . Compressing travel would give you stiffer . Progressive is linear.