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Congrats on the purchase!

Truth be told, universals are usually only needed for the front, since it's expected to drive, bounce and steer, turning the dogbones in strange directions sometimes that makes them likely to pop out. That would reduce the amount of funds needed by 50% for the time being.

Good luck with the build.

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2 hours ago, alvinlwh said:

Speaking of which, do you know if the 1150 bearing is required in step 3? It seems like the gear don't actually rotate and the bearing is just supporting it on BA18. I got a feeling that the 1150 isn't needed as a bearing at all. 

I don't get it either. It looks like you're right; the bearing can't spin since the countergear shaft has a keyed slot, so they'd always rotate together. I put a bearing there anyway, but I do recall wondering what the point of it would be. Big T are committed enough to even give you a bearing for that spot on the Terra Scorcher! But they skimped out on giving you the 2 thrust bearings for the bevel gears LOL

SMH....

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Nice @alvinlwh

Looks like a great kit to build! Shall await the next update!

What's the universal, something to do with the drive train? What upgrade are you considering in that area?

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Doubtful that the HS will fit since the motor tucks into the chassis.  I went through several before I found one I liked (and I'm still not a fan of it)...

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You have about 20mm of motor exposed when installed.

I’ll snap some pix shortly when I get home…

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Here you can see how the motor tucks into the chassis.

 

From the side. You can see the motor is close to the sway bar too 

Top view

Here is the first HS I tried. Fits very well but little contact area with motor.

 

Here is what I am using now.  More contact with motor and it came with a fan and mount.

 

The big one with built in fan was too big…

Hope this helps!

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