They are 4x's more expensive but I like supporting my LHS for odds and ends like this and I assume these are better....
I also picked up a 30T and 31T pinion plus a 72T spur to go w/ the kit spur on your advice. These are very premature since I don't even have the motor yet...but like I said, going to LHS is dangerous. Plus, always good to stock up. The pinions are aluminum, was looking for steel but the price was good and I am not sure I will need steel or if it will go well with the plastic spur anyways. Tried to find some 4-40 thumb screws but no luck, not critical right now anyways.
Good choice! Boca's are great bearings. Plus they are sealed. You shouldn't have any problems with those. That's a good start on the gearing. I would start with 31/72 for spec class. If your track is a large one, you might have to move up to a 32t or higher pinion. Aluminum on the pinion is a good choice for racing. Less rotating mass equals quicker spool up all the way up through the rpm range. It's the little things that will give you the edge. I found some Associated Factory Team thumb screws on ebay. They are $7.91 with free shipping. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Associated-Factory-Team-Battery-Strap-Thumbscrews-2-ASC1787-/381820575166?hash=item58e6479dbe:g:pl4AAOSwUEVYCCE7
GoMachV wrote:computer stores are a great source for those thumb screws in a 3mm, which is fully compatible. Probably even find them at a Best Buy! Case modders like them
Thanks for the tip!
joey_zrl wrote:
Good choice! Boca's are great bearings. Plus they are sealed. You shouldn't have any problems with those. That's a good start on the gearing. I would start with 31/72 for spec class. If your track is a large one, you might have to move up to a 32t or higher pinion. Aluminum on the pinion is a good choice for racing. Less rotating mass equals quicker spool up all the way up through the rpm range. It's the little things that will give you the edge. I found some Associated Factory Team thumb screws on ebay. They are $7.91 with free shipping. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Associated-Factory-Team-Battery-Strap-Thumbscrews-2-ASC1787-/381820575166?hash=item58e6479dbe:g:pl4AAOSwUEVYCCE7
Thanks...But I think I made a silly mistake today. I just looked at the Robinson Spur gear that I got, the 72T, and the center hole (is it the bore?) is much larger than the kit 81T spur.
I assume the larger hole will not mount onto the top shaft? Will I ever see a need for the larger holed Robinson (trying to see if I should return it vs keep it)?
GoMachV wrote:computer stores are a great source for those thumb screws in a 3mm, which is fully compatible. Probably even find them at a Best Buy! Case modders like them
Thanks for the tip!
joey_zrl wrote:
Good choice! Boca's are great bearings. Plus they are sealed. You shouldn't have any problems with those. That's a good start on the gearing. I would start with 31/72 for spec class. If your track is a large one, you might have to move up to a 32t or higher pinion. Aluminum on the pinion is a good choice for racing. Less rotating mass equals quicker spool up all the way up through the rpm range. It's the little things that will give you the edge. I found some Associated Factory Team thumb screws on ebay. They are $7.91 with free shipping. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Associated-Factory-Team-Battery-Strap-Thumbscrews-2-ASC1787-/381820575166?hash=item58e6479dbe:g:pl4AAOSwUEVYCCE7
Thanks...But I think I made a silly mistake today. I just looked at the Robinson Spur gear that I got, the 72T, and the center hole (is it the bore?) is much larger than the kit 81T spur.
I assume the larger hole will not mount onto the top shaft? Will I ever see a need for the larger holed Robinson (trying to see if I should return it vs keep it)?
Thanks.
Don't sweat it bro. At least it's not a great big mistake. That's how we learn after all. Right? Yes, that RR gear is for the older 6-gear tranny. The Worlds re-re has a Stealth tranny with a v2 slipper clutch. The hex shape on the spur gear matches the shape of the slipper pads. That's how you can tell the difference between the two. The gear in your second link is the correct gear. Don't hesitate to ask me for part numbers before you buy or order anything. I'd be glad to guide you along the way.
Got it. Thanks for the summary. I guess I will have no use for the RR spur and will return it.
I'm usually pretty good at getting the right items, hard not to thanks to the internet and forums! But you know..when you step into a LHS...mind goes crazy and wallets stay open!
howaboutme wrote:Got it. Thanks for the summary. I guess I will have no use for the RR spur and will return it.
I'm usually pretty good at getting the right items, hard not to thanks to the internet and forums! But you know..when you step into a LHS...mind goes crazy and wallets stay open!
Lol, oh yeah...I hear ya. It doesn't help that I live just down the road from Hobbytown USA.
They are 4x's more expensive but I like supporting my LHS for odds and ends like this and I assume these are better....
Boca makes fine bearings just like Avid does. Boca has been around longer but Avid is no newcomer. Both have different product levels available so I would not assume Bocas are any better than Avids as long as you're comparing equivalent bearing lines.
That said, while I certainly am all for supporting my LHS, $1/bearing online for a quality product is hard to pass up.
They are 4x's more expensive but I like supporting my LHS for odds and ends like this and I assume these are better....
Boca makes fine bearings just like Avid does. Boca has been around longer but Avid is no newcomer. Both have different product levels available so I would not assume Bocas are any better than Avids as long as you're comparing equivalent bearing lines.
That said, while I certainly am all for supporting my LHS, $1/bearing online for a quality product is hard to pass up.
I have to say, I completely agree with you.
Just on the bearings, I am not completely sure Boca is better at all. A bit further research says that the Boca's I bought are ABEC 1's while the Avid ares 2 or 3's. I have also read that ABEC ratings aren't the end all be all for RC so who knows?
For this, there was a balance between something I needed (not really since this hobby is not a "need") versus supporting my LHS. I chose to support my LHS. That said, I did flinch when realized the bearings for $4 each. Would I do that again for bearings? Probably not...
Back in the day a set of NMB's ran $80 and people paid it. It's only money
It's time to stand up to the bully. Support the companies that support the industry, not the ones that tear it down. Say no to Traxxas Factory Works website
Speaking of bearings....Got some as part of a small shipment from Tower. Not for my RC10, but for my soon-to-arrive Tamiya Mercedes-AMG GT3 #58639. Going to be busy...
The loot on the left is for the RC10. Unfortunately (or fortunately), I accidentally hit "2" for the spur and the thumb screws...(Note to self, need to stop wasting $$$) so I received some redundant parts. I am hoping that I can still use them eventually, either from wear and tear or for another project.
I think I can probably start the build soon as I still mull over the motor/esc combo.
I've done that before, lol. It's really easy to order two of something from Tower by mistake. Sometimes it will add an extra of a particular part all by itself. Not kidding. You're good on spur gears though. That's a good thing to have on hand.
I'm going to keep an eye on tower....Of course I can swear that I didn't make that mistake but who knows? I was busy figuring out how many bearings I needed...
Also notice the more economical bearing choices now? Ironically, decided to get the bearings for my Tamiya kit just go take advantage of the esave discount level I was jjjjjuuuuussssstttt short of. I swear they have those calculations down!
Seems to be the equivalent to the HW Justock 17.5. I know the HW seems generally more popular but this is interesting because it has the built-in bullet connectors which, after initial solder, makes changes motors much easier...Although I have heard not the best for conductivity. I guess the other question is, if you buy into the bullet connector from Speed passion, does it limit you? Do other motors have similar connectors?
Not sure about Speed Passion, but the SKYRC combo is plug and play from what I've read about it. If you want to step up to a hotter motor, you just plug it in.
Ok, I preparation for my World's build up, these are the questions that I have come up with:
1. What color are the rear axle/bearing hubs? White or black? The manual shows the car with white, but a pic of the parts in black.
2. What color are the...
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Got the rear wheels today qc, Thank you sir! Just need hoopty's Krylon or some white bell cranks.
HI!... Just picked up this Team Associated RC10 World's car (re/re).
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Looks good but i would switch out the front axles to the 6220 rc10 axles with those wheels since they are a different offset than the kit front wheels.
Here is a RC10B2 project i picked up plus i picked up some new spares and have a few more items on there way to me. Sorry for the bad picture i will get a better one up soon.
Hi all, been slowly getting back into the hobby over the last several years. Used to be into RC boating back in 80's as a kid. Grew up on a lake and had a nitro Kyosho Jet Stream. My cousin had a hornet and his friends had a Frog. Another had a...
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Thanks, I agree simpler paint jobs are less distracting. I don't like overly elaborate paint jobs on racers. I like having something that tells me orientation very well. I just watched the '87 IFMAR championship, that was one loose track. Our track...
Just picked up a World's Car in the recent discounts. Decided to go with a FT blue screw kit for it. I did end up needing a new top shaft as the one that came with the kit was just not smooth. Here are a few pics of the build so far.
Just starting a thread for my 2nd Worlds ReRe build that will be for racing. Going to start with making the parts list. Some of which I've already started acquiring.
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SSC10 Chassis Kit & Motor Guard
Dyed all white parts Black...
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Rattle can job of my old school racing colors. kinda like the bright color contrast...
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Just building a box stock, per the manual World's ReRe. Hope to put it up on the shelf next to my original Worlds. Although the latter has seen significant track time back in the day, still has the dirt in the crevices. lol.
Anyway with the ReRe...
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This design still looks SOOOOOO good even after ca. 30yrs. that it's shocking 8) 8) 8)