GrymReaper
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Hi again everyone, thanks for all the PMs and replies on my previous post. Hoping to get some additional help again.
OK so I have the brushless Ruckus 2WD (http://www.ecxrc.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=ECX03014)
I purchased the Hot Racing Steel Drive Shafts SECT288M06 (http://hot-racing.com/?partnumber=SECT288M06;c=684), and I believe that they were defective. The blue piece (not sure what that is called) that has the HR Logo separated after about 5 minutes of use and then would no longer spin the wheels. That return is in process and I am on the hunt for a new set of driveshafts. I was thinking of going with the SECT288X06 (http://hot-racing.com/?partnumber=SECT288X06;c=684) as they seem to be built better.
My first question about these drive shafts are that there is no set screw that holds them into place like the stock ones (https://www.horizonhobby.com/cars-a...:-1-10-2wd-circuit--ruckus--torment-ecx232000). Is this an issue or just making sure the wheels are tight will do the trick?
This brings me to my 2nd issue. I did not realize that my nylon locknut was wearing out and after the Ruckus stopped moving, I realized that the RR wheel became loose. I tightened it and things were fine for about 5 more minutes. Then the inside of the tire, where the hex goes into had freely spun and stripped the inside of the hub. Could the lack of that set screw be an issue? The reason I ask this is because I hear a lot of people doing a conversion from 12mm to 17mm, but I have no clue where to being with that, or if it is even necessary.
Thanks again for your help,
Grym
OK so I have the brushless Ruckus 2WD (http://www.ecxrc.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=ECX03014)
I purchased the Hot Racing Steel Drive Shafts SECT288M06 (http://hot-racing.com/?partnumber=SECT288M06;c=684), and I believe that they were defective. The blue piece (not sure what that is called) that has the HR Logo separated after about 5 minutes of use and then would no longer spin the wheels. That return is in process and I am on the hunt for a new set of driveshafts. I was thinking of going with the SECT288X06 (http://hot-racing.com/?partnumber=SECT288X06;c=684) as they seem to be built better.
My first question about these drive shafts are that there is no set screw that holds them into place like the stock ones (https://www.horizonhobby.com/cars-a...:-1-10-2wd-circuit--ruckus--torment-ecx232000). Is this an issue or just making sure the wheels are tight will do the trick?
This brings me to my 2nd issue. I did not realize that my nylon locknut was wearing out and after the Ruckus stopped moving, I realized that the RR wheel became loose. I tightened it and things were fine for about 5 more minutes. Then the inside of the tire, where the hex goes into had freely spun and stripped the inside of the hub. Could the lack of that set screw be an issue? The reason I ask this is because I hear a lot of people doing a conversion from 12mm to 17mm, but I have no clue where to being with that, or if it is even necessary.
Thanks again for your help,
Grym