Amp Upgrades

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I am looking to upgrade my Amp MT but I have a few questions first. I don't know if I want to get the fast eddy bearing set or not, what difference do they make? Also, if I was to get a new servo such as the Power HD 1501MG would I need to get the servo saver as well? And most importantly what transmitter and receiver should I pair with it? I also know I want to get a Lipo battery and charger and the metal gear set.
 
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That servo should work just fine.
As for the fast eddy bearings, you will see a little less resistance when spinning your wheels, and they will probably last longer than the stock bearings which junk as I've blown many myself - but these are more of a durability upgrade not a performance upgrade.
As for getting a new transmitter to pair it with. Your going to need a new esc aswell, as the stock one is a 2 in 1 transmitter/esc combo.
Transmitter/reciever combo is all about how much you want to spend, you can get a flysky for 40 bucks, or a spektrum for 70.
Since you want to go lipo battery and need a new esc anyways you should just get one with low voltage cutoff.
The metal gears are a nice choice, a necessary upgrade.
If your staying brushed there are a few esc's that offer LVC, if your going brushless though I don't think I've seem a brushless esc without LVC.
 
You also do not need the Rpm servo saver if you upgrade servos. It is a nice upgrade though. But if you do get it you will need an aluminum servo horn, and a metal gear servo or you will just be wrecking both of those with every crash. If you have a metal hear servo/aluminum servo horn/rpm servo saver when you take a bad crash all that will happen is that one of your tire rods will pop off, and you just pop it back on in a second.
 
I'll argue against "upgrading" to the metal gears for the transmission. I race my Circuit (which started life as an AMP) with a 13.5t brushless motor, stock plastic transmission, plastic 78t spur, and plastic 175rc pinion and haven't had anything fail yet. This is on high-grip indoor carpet and astro tracks. I run the slipper about half a turn looser than normal. (And it will still pull a wheelie on the back straight.)
 
Your foolish to argue that. Mine went to poop on the stock setup... sooner or later you will have a crash that will mash those plastic tranny gears into nothing. Regardless of how your slipper is set.
 
Not "foolish." It's a perspective based in experience. Also, I should have been clearer in my initial post: I'd argue that the metal transmission gears aren't a necessary upgrade.

Please maintain a civil tone in the forums.
 
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Music411 said:
That servo should work just fine.
As for the fast eddy bearings, you will see a little less resistance when spinning your wheels, and they will probably last longer than the stock bearings which junk as I've blown many myself - but these are more of a durability upgrade not a performance upgrade.
As for getting a new transmitter to pair it with. Your going to need a new esc aswell, as the stock one is a 2 in 1 transmitter/esc combo.
Transmitter/reciever combo is all about how much you want to spend, you can get a flysky for 40 bucks, or a spektrum for 70.
Since you want to go lipo battery and need a new esc anyways you should just get one with low voltage cutoff.
The metal gears are a nice choice, a necessary upgrade.
If your staying brushed there are a few esc's that offer LVC, if your going brushless though I don't think I've seem a brushless esc without LVC.
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what are your thoughts on the DSM Bearings for $5 less? https://www.ebay.com/itm/ECX-1-10-A...m=122970022946&_trksid=p2060778.c100290.m3507
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I don't have any experience with the DEM bearings but DO have a set of Fast Eddy (and I also use Avid's bearings). The DM bearings are likely a step up from the stock bearings. It all depends on where you'll be driving. I note that the DM bearings are described as being packed with "marine grade grease" which is a pretty thick, sticky grease. The Fast Eddy bearings are lubricated with a thin grease/oil and spin really freely.

If you're planning on hitting puddles or otherwise wet environments, the DM bearings might be a good choice. Otherwise I'd recommend the Fast Eddy bearings.

Bottom line though, you could go with either brand and you'll be better off than the stock bearings.
 
i_r_beej said:
I don't have any experience with the DEM bearings but DO have a set of Fast Eddy (and I also use Avid's bearings). The DM bearings are likely a step up from the stock bearings. It all depends on where you'll be driving. I note that the DM bearings are described as being packed with "marine grade grease" which is a pretty thick, sticky grease. The Fast Eddy bearings are lubricated with a thin grease/oil and spin really freely.

If you're planning on hitting puddles or otherwise wet environments, the DM bearings might be a good choice. Otherwise I'd recommend the Fast Eddy bearings.

Bottom line though, you could go with either brand and you'll be better off than the stock bearings.
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Thank you. How do you rate the Avid bearings?
 
I think Avid bearings are excellent. They're inexpensive for the most part and come in many configurations. Their "Aura" ceramic bearings are nuts and maybe a little overkill. (But that depends on who you talk to!) I really like their "Revolution" bearings-- I use them in my indoor cars (TLR 22 truck and buggy) and the buggy bearings are well over a year old and still smooth as silk-- granted, they're indoor only. The bearings feature a rubber seal on one side and a metal, non-contact shield on the other. You mount the metal shield on the inside of spindle carriers so the rubber seals are on the outside. You get a bearing that sealed from the elements on the outside and the reduced drag due to the shield on the inside.

And all their steel bearings are just US$1.00 each. (Shipping is extra, of course.)
 
@BkRc4 you really can't go wrong with Avid, FastEddyBearings or Boca ball bearing kits.

I personally prefer FastEddyBearings for two reasons, they are darn good bearings for not much cash and the second reason being I've known Eddy for many many years and think he's a great guy. But any of the three brands will do just fine and be an upgrade over most any stock bearings.

I would steer away from ceramic as you'll be spending a ton more money for not much gain and unless you're racing then really you're just throwing money away.
 
WoodiE said:
@BkRc4 you really can't go wrong with Avid, FastEddyBearings or Boca ball bearing kits.

I personally prefer FastEddyBearings for two reasons, they are darn good bearings for not much cash and the second reason being I've known Eddy for many many years and think he's a great guy. But any of the three brands will do just fine and be an upgrade over most any stock bearings.

I would steer away from ceramic as you'll be spending a ton more money for not much gain and unless you're racing then really you're just throwing money away.
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Thank you for all of your information. I've been out of the hobby for 30 years & been taking a crash course. I have 2 used older tlr's with ceramic bearing, I purchased from a friend & I can see the difference.
I have 1 more question if you don't mind. Are there straight upgrades to changing the drive shafts without extra drilling, adjustments, shims, etc..?
 

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