Hi Guys,
I am new to the hobby and this is my first car. The thing is an absolute blast! I've been driving it with a 2s battery and no problems for about 2 weeks. I just bought a Spektrum Smart 3s 5000mAh 100C battery for it. The spur gear didn't last a single battery. On a full speed, heavy brake event, the teeth on the plastic spur gear shredded off. I went to the hobby store this morning and got a new plastic spur gear. I drove a little more conservatively and same thing happened, teeth all stripped off. When I adjusted the slipper clutch I backed off 1.5 revolutions like the manual says. The car is just starting to wheelie sometimes. I don't know what to do. I really like wheelies and the quick acceleration. I feel like I am a little doomed with the 3s battery though. I was thinking to get a metal spur gear but then afraid of what all would break down the driveline. I also don't really want to loosen the slipper clutch. Anyone have any thoughts on what to do? Maybe metal and change the pinion too? Maybe upgrade other parts too? I am just surprised with a 3s battery this thing has broken twice in less than half a battery. I would think it would be designed and work from the factory on a 3s fine. I am assuming the mesh looks good between the pinion and spur gear as the motor mount came from the factory, is tight, and looks like the instruction manual. Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!!!
I am new to the hobby and this is my first car. The thing is an absolute blast! I've been driving it with a 2s battery and no problems for about 2 weeks. I just bought a Spektrum Smart 3s 5000mAh 100C battery for it. The spur gear didn't last a single battery. On a full speed, heavy brake event, the teeth on the plastic spur gear shredded off. I went to the hobby store this morning and got a new plastic spur gear. I drove a little more conservatively and same thing happened, teeth all stripped off. When I adjusted the slipper clutch I backed off 1.5 revolutions like the manual says. The car is just starting to wheelie sometimes. I don't know what to do. I really like wheelies and the quick acceleration. I feel like I am a little doomed with the 3s battery though. I was thinking to get a metal spur gear but then afraid of what all would break down the driveline. I also don't really want to loosen the slipper clutch. Anyone have any thoughts on what to do? Maybe metal and change the pinion too? Maybe upgrade other parts too? I am just surprised with a 3s battery this thing has broken twice in less than half a battery. I would think it would be designed and work from the factory on a 3s fine. I am assuming the mesh looks good between the pinion and spur gear as the motor mount came from the factory, is tight, and looks like the instruction manual. Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!!!