New to 1/5th scale Just Bought Losi DBXL need advice

[jnaugle775]

Hey guys just bought a new Losi DBXL I have heard some stories about loose parts. Can I get some advice on what needs to be loctited straight out of the box. I want to get to it before I even put gas in the tank.
Thanks in advance J

 

[DougStar]

Hi welcome?? the cvd shaft pins remember to clean the threads before you put loctite?? I'd go over any metal to metal bit and loctite?? if iv missed anything someone if fill in the rest??

 

[Billp]

Those shaft pins have a life of their own. I'd get some shock boots and mud/stone guards for the rears too.

 

[Seandonato73]

Tear the whole thing down imo. The diffs need checked to make sure they are full. The CV shafts can actually be booted everywhere except at the brakes use loctite liberly in the keeper screws and still expect them to come loose. buy spares from FLM they are a much better design. If it's a k&n filter I would suggest changing it out for a 2 stage foam style. A alloy top plate, and chassis braces should be high up in the list for upgrades as well. Please post your thoughts in how it jumps. We have some varying opinion on what causes them to fly like bricks in stock form. My issues went away with a shock upgrade. Some claim chassis flex.

 

[alexander.d10]

Locktite all the drive shaft grub screws, make sure the flats line up with the grub screws,
Make sure the servo saver is set with a bit of give in it,
then drive it like you have stole it.
Save up to replace plastic with alloy when it breaks.
Most of all have fun

Ends up like this
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7806/46928464981_ad9890fbae_k.jpg


The answers to your next questions are
1 extra strong shock springs from DDM and 6 or 7 K shock fluid
2 Alloy gearbox cases front and rear
3 FLM drive shafts front and rear
4 Zenoah G320


Cheers
Dave

 

[evssv]

imo u need to chk every single nut/bolt/hex ect BEFORE u run it?..chk shox have oil/ tops r on tight?.....

 

[Seandonato73]

Or save up and throw those junk shocks out and get 5ive t front shocks for all.around and convert. Best upgrade you can do imo. Besides the normal weigh shock oil. They preformed so much better it's hard to explain. It made mine a totally different handling rig.

 

[evssv]

Or save up and throw those junk shocks out and get 5ive t front shocks for all.around and convert. Best upgrade you can do imo. Besides the normal weigh shock oil. They preformed so much better it's hard to explain. It made mine a totally different handling rig.

this is best bet imo? db/mtxl shoxs r shite?

 

[Popeyett]

Hey guys just bought a new Losi DBXL I have heard some stories about loose parts. Can I get some advice on what needs to be loctited straight out of the box. I want to get to it before I even put gas in the tank.
Thanks in advance J

I call my dbxl (titan)cause am always having to tighten stews up,esp driveshafts,,just have a good eye over it every few tank fills,get a better exhaust too,,,am looking for a bigger engine now but don't no what to use ?

 

[DougStar]

Could buy a Zen 32 long block from DDM $159
If you are running a 29 you'll also need a 32 shroud ?? that's the cheapest option
Just to start with

 

[evssv]

...or buy a complete zen32 for sheer ease of fitment ?..or....a head kit?
my db came alive when i put a 29 head kit on my stock 23?