DEX 210 Building Tips/Issues

[losichris]

Ran my 210 today, very happy with it straight outta the box.
One issue, with no servo saver, everytime i touched a bit of track at speed/ or landed awkwardly on the front end, the steering link just popped off, was really quite anoying....
Anyone got a solution?

[TonyM]

Originally Posted by losichris

Ran my 210 today, very happy with it straight outta the box.
One issue, with no servo saver, everytime i touched a bit of track at speed/ or landed awkwardly on the front end, the steering link just popped off, was really quite anoying....
Anyone got a solution?

Yes, popped off three of mine at Formby today - two front and one rear. I'm considering fitting the the Lunsford TiNi shafts, AE TiNi balls and RPM ballcups, which I've had on my 410 for over a year without a single pop.

I have to say though, when it works, the car felt ultra safe - (my second Losi 22 will be for sale soon).

[losichris]

Originally Posted by TonyM

Yes, popped off three of mine at Formby today - two front and one rear. I'm considering fitting the the Lunsford TiNi shafts, AE TiNi balls and RPM ballcups, which I've had on my 410 for over a year without a single pop.

I have to say though, when it works, the car felt ultra safe - (my second Losi 22 will be for sale soon).

Dont think ball cups are going to do much, they feel quite tight, just that theres no servo movement so as soon as you hit something side on, the cup pops off.
Guess its better than a servo gear breaking. But its quite annoying!

[Reo]

does it have a lot of play in gearbox? build mine in rm4 gear, and the feeling is that the top shaft metal gear is not close enough to the first idler? or is it that 4 gear will be so?

[mikeyscott]

Well fairly happy with mine today in the finals at TORCH for the first round of the winter series.

Struggled with on power traction on wet astro. As I also run the club, lacked a bit of time.

What i would have prob done is change to anti squat to start etc. Dropped a spring rate which helped an so forth.

I changed from ballistic grens to pinks and it was much better, but need to get it honed in the wet on ballistic greens.

[TonyM]

Originally Posted by losichris

Dont think ball cups are going to do much, they feel quite tight, just that theres no servo movement so as soon as you hit something side on, the cup pops off.
Guess its better than a servo gear breaking. But its quite annoying!

I see what you mean. However, I still think the TD cups are easier to pop off. I can do it with moderate finger pressure, whereas with the rpm/lunsford/AE setup I definitely need pliers.

[jkclifford]

when new boil them pop them on hot when plastic is soft then they are no being streched on. This really helps all cups.

[OneKiwi]

Originally Posted by jkclifford

when new boil them pop them on hot when plastic is soft then they are no being streched on. This really helps all cups.

Nice tip I may just try that.

Anyway love the dex, losi is up for sale soon. I find it calmer than the 22 in my hands anyway, so now just need to fins a bit more off power steering out of corners and Ill be laughing.

Anyone find that the shock collars are very loose? I presume there will be a alu upgrade of is the way to go tresey? I do like them as they are easy to change but seem to move by them selves.

Tips?

[muratti]

Originally Posted by OneKiwi

Anyone find that the shock collars are very loose? I presume there will be a alu upgrade of is the way to go tresey? I do like them as they are easy to change but seem to move by them selves.

Tips?

Had noticed the same on my V3 i also felt that they moved themselves. There are Alumonium upgrades from TD which i will probably buy, there is also a rubber ring which you have to buy seperately i think. A bit strange but i think it´s the only solution to that. Or anyone has a cheaper solution?

[OneKiwi]

where does that go?

[jkclifford]

Not pretty, but I don't care about that, I just want to win. Run a bit of ptfe tape around the shock body this will stop the auto adjust!!

[kayce]

Originally Posted by OneKiwi

Anyone find that the shock collars are very loose? I presume there will be a alu upgrade of is the way to go tresey? I do like them as they are easy to change but seem to move by them selves.

Tips?

Originally Posted by muratti

Had noticed the same on my V3 i also felt that they moved themselves. There are Alumonium upgrades from TD which i will probably buy, there is also a rubber ring which you have to buy seperately i think. A bit strange but i think it´s the only solution to that. Or anyone has a cheaper solution?

I've used rubber o-rings, snugged to the top of the collar, works fairly well.
In the past I've also coated the threads on shock bodies with some threadlock, allowed it to dry over night (sometimes required a couple of coats), and it seemed to work pretty well.

[mikeyscott]

Car was faultless at TORCH. Diff stayed clean too as it was wet. First time out

[bryan durango]

Originally Posted by kabilay

Finished mine and the above was not an issue you just screw the long ones almost to the end and then, use the plastic part with the nuts to finish the assemply with just a few more turns

yes thats what i done but then you only have 2 screws which are firmly securing the gearbox to the chassis. the 2 at the rear need this modification to do their proper job

[kartstuffer]

Ran mine for the first time 10 mins after finishing the build ,set up as the book except for using small bore 410 shocks and it ran and handled perfectly on indoor damp astro. No build issues and couldn`t be happier with it
A few photos to follow when i get a chance.

[OneKiwi]

I blew a bearing whats the replacement number?
Manual says 601022 is 5x8x2.5 TD site says 601022 is 5x8x3

Its the bearing that holds the layshaft in place in the diff housing.

Whats correct?

Where is a good place to get upgraded ball bearings for 210 as well? Would the thrust balls need replacing/upgrading?

[gainsy]

601020 is the part number for 5x8x2.5, both options are listed in the manual in the parts section, not sure why though
I have just priced up a ceramic bearing kit from here, comes out around £55 + p&p
http://www.avidrc.com/

[OneKiwi]

sorry ment diff balls not ceramic just hardened. My diff works well just would be nice to have a spare set

[gainsy]

I have buds balls in mine, available from Telstar racing
Am also using nuclear diff grease available from oople member belsten on here
Silky smooth

[dirk702]

When will the second batch be in stock off the DEX210 ?
Any news from that ?