MT pro V2 suggestions, new owner :)

[Todd4001]

Been into 1/5th scale for awhile with bajas and took the plunge on a new rampage mt pro V2, Should have it shortly when my layaway plan is finished and am wondering what needs to be addressed out of the box other than painting to body etc Read a little on a chassis stiffiner etc just looking for suggestion on what and where to get a few must have items to gaurantee some fun bashing, Thanks

 

[Obeast44]

The CVD pins on a V2 MT Pro can wiggle out. They arent flat spotted like the V3 cvd pins.You can flat spot them yourself or put some Cat5 rings on the CVDs with a light coat of blue locktite.A little dremel work to the inside of the rings may be necessary to allow them to slip over. That was the biggest issue I had. Also do the pre run checklist.

 

[Todd4001]

Cool, any pics of this mod ? I assume pre run is about the same as my 5b ? Check EVERYTHING and make sure its tight ? Thanks

 

[Obeast44]

Heres the pre run checklist, its a sticky in the general section.


http://www.redcatrampageforum.com/showthread.php?t=25


The Cat5mfg rings are purchased from LargescaleRC, they work great and look good to boot! An added bonus is they allow you to use Baja style axle boots on the cups as well. They arent expensive at all


http://www.largescalerc.com/rampagedrivecupsaverpinretainersleeves12pieceset.aspx

 

[Todd4001]

Awesome, Great sticky and great link, the wife will be pleased to see more debits to LSRC lol, Those rings look like the ticket and I actually have some spare baja boots, Ill definetly order some, What are your thoughts on a chassis brace ?

 

[FAT49F1]

i just bought and installed a set on my v2.8[long story j.k.] ,ez upgrade

 

[Todd4001]

Well sounds like I have made a good decision, If im just looking at a set of $20 retainers this will be a change from my 5b Anyone have input on a chassis brace...