I have a MERV and I have the center diff installed. i Kept blowing through slipper clutches when running 3 cell batteries. I have a slipper clutch eliminator on the way cause from what i can tell you dont need to have both.
That center diff helps so much at keeping the back diff from stripping and the handling difference is due to the rear not having full power when the on the throttle, instead of flipping over the power is pushed to the front wheels, if u pay close attention u will see the front wheels balloon more than the rear or spin up faster than the rear! Definitely a worthy upgrade to this truck! My rear diff stripped after a few runs and servo dumped on the first lol savox fixed that issue tho!
From which model do you order the Arm’s from? Also what are guys running for F & R Diff fluid? I think the stock fluid is way too thin and basically makes them open diffs and causes alot of handling problems from that alone.. maybe some sway bars too. The Center Diff deff seems to keep the power from going to wrong wheels and seems muchh smoother. Nice vid!
@@mxracingunlimitedltd7784I’m running 7k Diff fluid and it seems to be good enough for gravel/dirt and some tarmac. (A bit more traction on tarmac so could wear out the diffs a bit faster) No issues to far with that weight fluid.
You could also go to like 50k-100k Diff Fluid in the new center Diff and it will prevent either the front or rear from unloading the power when losing grip..
I have a 1/16 scale slash and I absolutely love it! I’ve thought about getting a center diff for it but I don’t think I really need one cuz it’s brushed so not too fast
@@RCKnockout @GreentoWhite in my opinion out of the box it does wheelie to quickly but i like a good long and controlled wheelie not just instant wheelie.
With 1 battery in the mini revo id recommend loosening your shocks a little. The car looks like it’s sitting a little high for the erevo. Squat should be a little more than that. This might be one of the reasons why it’s so Squirrley. Although I seem to remember the stock, Springs were very soft I can’t remember. I’d recommend upgrade to some harder Springs.
@@RCKnockout I went with the upgraded Traxxas shocks. They are much more plush. Secondly, I can’t remember what springs I have. I’ll take a peek when I get home but I went through like four or five different sets of springs progressively getting harder. I still wish I would’ve got the next stiffness. I think it’s the pink ones that, I want I’ll check when I get home I run one battery I use the max amps 2550 2S. I don’t have the center death I do want to get it though after watching your video. How about the new Traxxas XRT???!! That thing is a dream!!
No I didn’t in the video…I was originally told by people that there was no fluid that comes in it…but it was filled with fluid…not sure of the original weight though…I since put 100k weight in it…it didn’t seem to change the handling much if any though
I love my mini erevo vxl. I need to get this diff its definitely a squirrelly car. I also have the full size erevo. I would live to see traxxas build a true 1/10 scale erevo. In between the mini and full size now. Good video bro!
I'm looking into getting a mini erevo, but I see that the rear tires looked crooked, like too much toe in. Is that normal on these rc's with the pushrod suspension arms? can it be avoided? Any tips on trick on that topic?
No its pretty typical to have the rear tires toed in like that…..it actually helps with handling and stability…..the links are non adjustable so you’d have to buy some aftermarket turnbuckles that are adjustable if you wanted to adjust them
@@RCKnockout ye it’s an easy upgrade. Corrects the toe angle which also helps with handling. Up next for me is replacing the center differential. Will be working on that after work 😀
You should have checked the differential dif oil to ensure they lubed it properly. Even though you bought the dif you still need to make sure its oiled inside properly or it will defeat the purpose. It will eventually be stripped out. Here is a video to show you what I mean. th-cam.com/video/pCdTx1FyA18/w-d-xo.html
I have a MERV and I have the center diff installed. i Kept blowing through slipper clutches when running 3 cell batteries. I have a slipper clutch eliminator on the way cause from what i can tell you dont need to have both.
Thanks for the tip!
That center diff helps so much at keeping the back diff from stripping and the handling difference is due to the rear not having full power when the on the throttle, instead of flipping over the power is pushed to the front wheels, if u pay close attention u will see the front wheels balloon more than the rear or spin up faster than the rear! Definitely a worthy upgrade to this truck! My rear diff stripped after a few runs and servo dumped on the first lol savox fixed that issue tho!
Yeah the stock diffs are kinda garbage on these thats why I upgraded to the Hot Racing ones….agreed the center Diff definitely is a helpful upgrade
@@RCKnockout I shimmed my rear after replacing it and never had another problem so far, even on 3s and no center diff
@@Todd_G_FPV that’s kinda surprising tbh
@@RCKnockout ikr! I would like to get the diff one day but sometimes I like that it'll do standing backflips lol
@@Todd_G_FPV that’s understandable…..I can still do standing backflips even with the center diff installed
The extended wheelbase rear arms also makes a huge difference, keeps the weight further forward and helps the Revo stay more stable
Good to know! Thanks for the tips!
From which model do you order the Arm’s from?
Also what are guys running for F & R Diff fluid? I think the stock fluid is way too thin and basically makes them open diffs and causes alot of handling problems from that alone.. maybe some sway bars too.
The Center Diff deff seems to keep the power from going to wrong wheels and seems muchh smoother. Nice vid!
@@mxracingunlimitedltd7784I’m running 7k Diff fluid and it seems to be good enough for gravel/dirt and some tarmac. (A bit more traction on tarmac so could wear out the diffs a bit faster) No issues to far with that weight fluid.
You could also go to like 50k-100k Diff Fluid in the new center Diff and it will prevent either the front or rear from unloading the power when losing grip..
Thanks for the recommendation!
I have a 1/16 scale slash and I absolutely love it! I’ve thought about getting a center diff for it but I don’t think I really need one cuz it’s brushed so not too fast
Yeah it’s also a $25 upgrade so you gotta factor that in
@@RCKnockout did you fill oil in the centre diff? It's empty from the factory
@@adtjtjdjsj no….I never opened it…but I could tell it definitely had fluid in mine
I would put a bit heavier weight oil in that diff so it can do wheelies but that it still gives a bit
Do you mean a lighter weight oil for more give?
@@RCKnockout no less give so it can still do wheelies. when you did a launch it didnt realy do a wheelie. so i think it is a bit to loose.
@@maartencoppens7312 the whole point of a center diff is to keep 4 wheels planted (reduce wheelies)
It's more for racing
@@maartencoppens7312 I don’t want it to do wheel stands though…..I want it to keep all four wheels on the ground as much as possible
@@RCKnockout @GreentoWhite in my opinion out of the box it does wheelie to quickly but i like a good long and controlled wheelie not just instant wheelie.
With 1 battery in the mini revo id recommend loosening your shocks a little. The car looks like it’s sitting a little high for the erevo.
Squat should be a little more than that.
This might be one of the reasons why it’s so Squirrley.
Although I seem to remember the stock, Springs were very soft I can’t remember. I’d recommend upgrade to some harder Springs.
Ok I appreciate the recommendations!
@@RCKnockout I went with the upgraded Traxxas shocks. They are much more plush. Secondly, I can’t remember what springs I have. I’ll take a peek when I get home but I went through like four or five different sets of springs progressively getting harder. I still wish I would’ve got the next stiffness. I think it’s the pink ones that, I want I’ll check when I get home I run one battery I use the max amps 2550 2S.
I don’t have the center death I do want to get it though after watching your video.
How about the new Traxxas XRT???!! That thing is a dream!!
@@fpvraver I gotcha…No I don’t really like the look of the XRT or the fact that it has a wing so I don’t have any plans currently to get one
In your installation video I didn't see that you put any oil in that diff.. 🤔
No I didn’t in the video…I was originally told by people that there was no fluid that comes in it…but it was filled with fluid…not sure of the original weight though…I since put 100k weight in it…it didn’t seem to change the handling much if any though
@@RCKnockout Thanks, i got one here im going to be installing. I was told 100k as well. I think what comes in it from the factory is only grease
@@johnr2391 you’re welcome…I don’t think it was grease in mine…none the less…the diff is so tiny it holds hardly any fluid to begin with
I love my mini erevo vxl. I need to get this diff its definitely a squirrelly car. I also have the full size erevo. I would live to see traxxas build a true 1/10 scale erevo. In between the mini and full size now. Good video bro!
Thanks man! Yeah they have the Sledge now which I’m guessing is more of an ERevo replacement…..I could be wrong though
What is that grinding noise when you go full throttle?
I'm looking into getting a mini erevo, but I see that the rear tires looked crooked, like too much toe in. Is that normal on these rc's with the pushrod suspension arms? can it be avoided? Any tips on trick on that topic?
No its pretty typical to have the rear tires toed in like that…..it actually helps with handling and stability…..the links are non adjustable so you’d have to buy some aftermarket turnbuckles that are adjustable if you wanted to adjust them
Replacing the rear arms with the Summit ones will handle much better also
Interesting….I didn’t know that….thanks!
@@RCKnockout ye it’s an easy upgrade. Corrects the toe angle which also helps with handling.
Up next for me is replacing the center differential. Will be working on that after work 😀
@@temosgarage ok thanks for the tips! Best of luck
@@RCKnockout Traxxas 7132R is the kit you need.
@@temosgarage ok thanks!
Great take off power 👍
Yeah it put the power down really well
1 horsepower if you get a new or used passenger side tire its on backwards :)
Yeah I noticed lol 😂
Wow I want it
It’s a sweet little machine
You should have checked the differential dif oil to ensure they lubed it properly. Even though you bought the dif you still need to make sure its oiled inside properly or it will defeat the purpose. It will eventually be stripped out. Here is a video to show you what I mean. th-cam.com/video/pCdTx1FyA18/w-d-xo.html
You have a point…..but I spun it by hand which was hard to do because it clearly had fluid in it so I didn’t bother opening it
@@RCKnockout No, its supposed to spin easily. Here is a video. th-cam.com/video/pCdTx1FyA18/w-d-xo.html
@@darkfalconsteele170 ok thanks
I've opened it to replace the oil with 100k, and it had oil in it (manual says 50k)
you need better tires
Agreed these tires are mediocre at best
That sounds awful now, that grinding can’t be good
What grinding?
That's the wheel coming unglued lol
@@RCKnockout you can’t say you don’t hear that
@@tylerbates8198 the only noise I hear is the tire coming unglued…..which does not sound like grinding at all
Sounds like the rear diff needs shims before you grind the gears