Re-Re Top Force Evolution 5700kv Brushless on 3S Lipo

[Braydun 69]

Got all the electronics fit in and man was it tight but with a little trimming of the under cowl I managed to make it work! It's freezing outside and the roads are salty so I can't really get it to hook up but man is this thing deadly! Now all that's left are the decals and some maybe 3" wheels as I don't like how small the 2.2's look on it

I have one question though, I chose to use the one way gear instead of the counter gear. Is this why the front wheels continue to spin when the rear wheels are stopped even with the brakes applied? It also looks as if one of the front wheels does not get as much power as the other. Thanks guys!

[Braydun 69]

Also, I did not put synthetic rubber cement on the gearbox joints because I didn't have any and I thought it was just to hold them for ease of assembly. Now I notice they move in and out a little bit, should I disassemble and apply the cement or is it not necessary?

[Big Jon 760]

That ESC is huge!

Yes, a one way locks under power and coasts off power. You can use mismatched tires with a one way, because the smaller front tires will be running at a higher RPM than the larger rears, so they'll freewheel until the rear tires spin.

Essentially, with mismatched tires, the car becomes RWD with a front assist.

[Braydun 69]

3 minutes ago, Big Jon said:

That ESC is huge!

Yes, a one way locks under power and coasts off power. You can use mismatched tires with a one way, because the smaller front tires will be running at a higher RPM than the larger rears, so they'll freewheel until the rear tires spin.

Essentially, with mismatched tires, the car becomes RWD with a front assist.

Awesome, that's great news! Thanks for the info sir, I'm throwing those slicks back on right now lol

Please let me know if you know anything about the rubber cement on the gearbox joints, not sure what to do.

[Big Jon 760]

I use medium CA glue for diff joints. I have never figured out what, exactly, Tamiya means by rubber cement. Surely, it can't be that smelly stuff in a pot for sticking paper together?

[Rb4276 803]

1 hour ago, Braydun said:

Got all the electronics fit in and man was it tight but with a little trimming of the under cowl I managed to make it work! It's freezing outside and the roads are salty so I can't really get it to hook up but man is this thing deadly! Now all that's left are the decals and some maybe 3" wheels as I don't like how small the 2.2's look on it

I have one question though, I chose to use the one way gear instead of the counter gear. Is this why the front wheels continue to spin when the rear wheels are stopped even with the brakes applied? It also looks as if one of the front wheels does not get as much power as the other. Thanks guys!

I was going to order the 4600kv copperhead combo for my evo too but after seeing the size and will def be passing. 

[Rb4276 803]

1 hour ago, Braydun said:

Please let me know if you know anything about the rubber cement on the gearbox joints, not sure what to do.

Tamiya cement is basically ca glue/ super glue. 

[Braydun 69]

On 2/15/2022 at 10:30 PM, Rb4276 said:

I was going to order the 4600kv copperhead combo for my evo too but after seeing the size and will def be passing. 

It's definitely bulky but a very nice ESC, you get a free Castle Link with it so you can tune it on your computer! The fan is removable also so you could probably slide it under the upper chassis piece. I fit one in my re re Hotshot and that was a real challenge, had to drill holes for the motor wires lol

 

[Braydun 69]

2 hours ago, Big Jon said:

I use medium CA glue for diff joints. I have never figured out what, exactly, Tamiya means by rubber cement. Surely, it can't be that smelly stuff in a pot for sticking paper together?

Perfect, I'll remove the suspension arms and do that tomorrow! Thanks for the tip

[Rb4276 803]

8 hours ago, Braydun said:

It's definitely bulky but a very nice ESC, you get a free Castle Link with it so you can tune it on your computer! The fan is removable also so you could probably slide it under the upper chassis piece. I fit one in my re re Hotshot and that was a real challenge, had to drill holes for the motor wires lol

I like castle stuff i have a mamba x in my txt 2 and had 2 other sidewinder combos in other cars that i sold. I have the bluetooth plug in and you use the app on your phone which is great. I still think it is too big. I wish i could see what it looks under the top plate with the fan off. 

[alvinlwh 8010]

15 hours ago, Rb4276 said:

Tamiya cement is basically ca glue/ super glue. 

No it is not. 

Tamiya cement. 

Tamiya CA cement 

Don't buy the wrong stuff. 

[Rb4276 803]

Tamiya cement! Dont’t have to come of as a d!ck  

this is what I was referring to and it was the best $9 i ever spent

[Jonathon Gillham 4715]

I used shoogoo in my TF, but I don't run 5700kv on 3S...

I haven't had any problems though, the outdrives stay in fine

[Braydun 69]

7 hours ago, Jonathon Gillham said:

I used shoogoo in my TF, but I don't run 5700kv on 3S...

I haven't had any problems though, the outdrives stay in fine

I used some contact cement I had lying around but I've got tons of shoe goo or JB weld to try if that doesn't work out!

[Braydun 69]

Well, the kit is complete! Just finished up the decals and now she's ready to rip. It's been snowy and rainy here for the past week so it'll be a bit before it dries up and I can get you guys some videos of me blowing up my Top Force Evo. 

 What's the best way to post a video here, just upload to YouTube and add a link? Also, how do I increase my attachment limit?

I'm sure I'll be breaking parts left and right on this thing so you haven't heard the last of me! Also found that slipper pinion and how to fit it in the gearbox so once I find out how to get one to Canada I'll post that as well! 

Thanks for all your help guys!

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[Big Jon 760]

Pinball? 

Very rad. 

[Braydun 69]

15 minutes ago, Big Jon said:

Pinball? 

Very rad. 

Thank you! I collect and restore vintage arcade games. This is Gottlieb's 300, I traded my Williams Triple Strike for it, I also have an original Rampage, Pole Position, a Rygar that I completely restored, Galaga that needs to be restored, an Asteroids Cocktail table and a 60 in 1 cocktail table!

[alvinlwh 8010]

23 hours ago, Rb4276 said:

Tamiya cement! Dont’t have to come of as a d!ck

Wasn't trying to, just trying to make sure OP does not buy the wrong stuff. Let's see what Tamiya themselves say about the matter OK? 

https://www.tamiya.com/english/products/87062/index.htm

https://www.tamiya.com/english/products/87012/index.htm

I rest my case.