Traxxas X-Maxx Arrma Safe-D5 Pinion Upgrade (Install and Running)
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
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Installed an Arrma Safe-D5 20t pinion today. Pinion no longer slips on the motor shaft. I was finally able to get one full run out of the truck.
Truck now backflips easier than my Kr8ton.
That arrma pinion is how they all should be 👍
You would think eh. So simple, but makes sense.
I have done the same thing on my XRT, and it runs great. The original pinion spur broke multiple times, since I have done this upgrade it has not been an issue.
Just stripped out my garbage B&M Gears. I use wfo gears. I’m going back to that. I make a notch where the gear grub screw sits. And d bore gears are the way to go. Wfo has that D bore design. Great video and great info! 👍
awesome upgrades, test them out with some real bashing
I run 20/50 and have been bashing with that. Been good so far.
Glad you got the pinion issue solved 👍
I had the same problems so I sold it. But now seeing that this pinion is available I just bought another one 😏😏
So actually noticed on my xmaxx that the pinion wasn't tapped all the way through so the grub screw would bottom out in pinion before fully grabbing flat on motor. Quick run of tap and problem solved.
I never have a problem with my X-Maxx. The pinion was loose from the factory and I tightened it.
Ive just tried this and I'm going to wait for the locktite to dry. I know the feeling of the stock gears a d this happening constantly. You definately do need to dremmel the motor shaft though.
Hi buddy I run a 1600kv in one of my X Maxx's with with maxx 5 esc and I'm very happy with power and torque. I've had that problem but cleaning all the cast steal fragments and putting machined pinion gears and spur fixed the problem..
Do you have part number for the spur and pinion?
@@joserifaie HR 46T spur gear C9060506-46T. Made by Hotracing
@@joserifaie same with pinon never ues standard always have machined pinion gears
Armondo Pace thanks a lot appreciate it
Installed this today on my X-Maxx. Going to give it a drive tomorrow when I know the loctite has set up
How did it work out for you?
@@xuimod I made it through 1 fully charged set of packs with this gear. The set screw continues to back loose. It would have walked off the motor shaft except I ended up drilling a divot hole where the set screw goes so it stayed on the shaft but rocked and wobbled on the motor shaft. I felt that this could lead to incorrect mesh and gear damage. I am now trying the Tekno pinion with the larger M5 set screw and will see how that works.
@@Ryan96se how did that work out for u?
I drench my Pinon and set screw in red Loctite. Never had an issue with it coming off. And when needing to get the pinion off I heat it with a propane torch as to only let the tip of the flame hit the set screw. Hold it there about 5 - 8 seconds and boom easy come off... Counting on that flat spot as backup if the set screw comes out is a no no that can round out easy. I can send pics or vid if you want of what I do.
No I did all that. Nothing has ever worked till the Arrma Dsafe pinion. I’ve put about 5 runs on it now and I’m still not having issues. Best mod I’ve done for the xmaxx yet.
@@JasonPerrinRCVlogs hey good to hear it... However you get it done... I went thru about 5 pinions and 7 - 10 spurs so I'm keeping fingers crossed. The ones in now have been bashed to heck for 3 weeks now!
I want my 1600xl back, my 1600 seized up after 3-4 years so Traxxas sent me a new one for 100 bucks, problem is it’s a 1200, there’s a huge difference in speed and power
You got 4 years out of your 1600 on 8s?
Jason Perrin yep
They make a Traxxas machined pinion now and a wider tooth spur, I’ve had no problem since
Do you have part number for those?
jose rifaie 6491R pinion 18t / 6449R 54t both Traxxas numbers
RC Maxx Bash you r Awsome thanks alot
jose rifaie no problem, I checked my email receipts, I think I got those on - eBay/ @ power hobby, never knew traxxas had machined pinions
RC Maxx Bash yeah me neither thanks again
Careful putting your finger in there with the truck on. Could cause a very bad day for something that can easily be turned off
Never miss your videos,,,great stuff,,,,just curious though what temps are you running with that combo....thanks jim
Not sure. I had forgot my temp gun when I went out. Next time I run I’ll make sure to get some readings and post them in the description.
Red or green threadlock bud
im running a 22/50 with the scorpions and i got 50 mph out of her!!!!
Temps are good? Are you running off-road?
@@JasonPerrinRCVlogs yes bashing and temps are good!!i had trenchers on with 22/50 and she did 48 mph!!the trenchers kept the wheelies down a little more but the scorpions are a little lighter!bash on !!!
Hey man, 4 months on is the pinion still holding? 😅
Nice. Did yo paint the body or have it hydro dipped? Tyia
I have yet to break this part but I have broken plenty of parts.I break something every single time I run it
Hey buddy awesome truck I really like yr Wheels better then the prolines what are they called
Hey Jason, what did you use with your Dremel to grind down the shaft? Any particular bit or cutting wheel should be used?
I was running 17/54 for a while and never had problems. I put hatchet tires on so i put 18/54 back on and now i cant get mine pinion to stay on. Does the arrma 18 pinion work with a stock traxxas 54 spur
they're both 18T. Why would it not work.
Any chance they fixed this on the newer models? I just bought the xmaxx a couple days ago but haven't been able to drive it yet because we had a couple big snow storms.
Do those castle fans do a better job than the velineon fans that come on the stock 8s motor
They are same brand fan just larger. My plan is to replace those with even better fans.
@@JasonPerrinRCVlogs when you do it, please talk about it in a video. Im running 17/54 and about 15mins of hard running my motor is like 165 to 170. So i wana upgrad my fans. I dont think they push air good enough
So. How has it been holding up?
nice video,punch level is it at 5?
4 or 5. I can't remember.
I hope you do know that you have to let threadlocker cure for at least 24 hrs.
Dude I did 24 hours, multiple days, heck even a week. Made no difference.
Shane V I had started with blue and then went to red. Still didn’t help.
1600kv is way better plus I would use green Loctite
Hey Jason, what did you use with your Dremel to grind down the shaft? Any particular bit or cutting wheel should be used?
Thanks for asking the question. I have the same question. Awesome video. I would just love to know what bit to use with the Dremel.