501X gearbox covers

[nitrokillah]

I was wondering if anyone had any info on the 501X gearbox covers
mentioned at the EUROs
http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/euros2007/day5/

[jimmy]

I spoke to one of the guys involved in Japan, and I think the mould was just about to be made, so I guess it should be out any time now? the latest revision which I didn't show looks even better.

[sebus]

hello i am french i 'm sorry for my bad english....this gearbox covers are made by arnaud ledun a french driver. you can go for ask him a question on his site :http://www.yokomo.blogspot.com/ or on a french site "petit rc".
by seb

[nitrokillah]

hello i am french i 'm sorry for my bad english....this gearbox covers are made by arnaud ledun a french driver. you can go for ask him a question on his site :http://www.yokomo.blogspot.com/ or on a french site "petit rc".
by seb


Sebus...
Do you know if he has a Site or is sellin' the parst on ebay yet???
I tryed both sites but no luck

:(

Or maby you could send him a mail for us...
I'm sure I'm not the only one Lookin' for these Parts. . .

[Gayo]

The part is made by Cédric Devillers, his nickname on oOple is "Deuv", you can PM him.
I don't think that the production is started though. I saw the proto, it's ace !

[AaronR]

Wow, I forgot all about that front-facing rear cover. That will certainly help out... I have a habit after every race to use an X-Acto knife to flick out any dried dirt that gets between the pulley teeth to keep it clean.

[nitrokillah]

Humm...
I'm confused...
Witch one acctually makes these parts?
Or are both Arnaud Ledun & Cédric Devillers involved in this project together ?


http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/euros2007/5/opt01.jpg
Rear cover - sits in front of the diff
http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/euros2007/5/opt02.jpg

New REAR-rear cover sits behind rear diff

http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/euros2007/5/opt03.jpg

[Gayo]

Humm...
I'm confused...
Witch one acctually makes these parts?
Or are both Arnaud Ledun & Cédric Devillers involved in this project together ?



Sorry, it was not clear.
Arnaud and Cédric joined forces to create Optimized RC. Cédric actually designed the parts.

[kenooze]

HI

Yes I'm cedric and I design and produce this parts ! I'm waiting for the first production parts out the mold in the next few weeks !

I'm not able to said today which way I use to distrib this parts, I comeback with more informtions asap ! :rolleyes:

[freud]

HI

Yes I'm cedric and I design and produce this parts ! I'm waiting for the first production parts out the mold in the next few weeks !

I'm not able to said today which way I use to distrib this parts, I comeback with more informtions asap ! :rolleyes:


slt cedric pm :D

[froggie]

so do know when they will be available? I could relly use those

[phil c]

so do know when they will be available? I could relly use those
yes snap

[kenooze]

Hi Guy's

Please wait a little bit more !
The first sample out of the mold are on way to home !
I'm probably able to provide just few from next week !
PM me if you want one, and I try to check what I can do, but the first set was my chrismas present for Jimmy :p

The full production comes during january :cool:

[scotoap]

Hi Guy's

Please wait a little bit more !
The first sample out of the mold are on way to home !
I'm probably able to provide just few from next week !
PM me if you want one, and I try to check what I can do, but the first set was my chrismas present for Jimmy :p

The full production comes during january :cool:

Hi Deuv, put me down for a couple of sets please, January will be fine, they definitely look the business M8

[AaronR]

I would like a set (both parts that go ahead and behind the rear diff)!

Please post here when they become available in January! Thank you! :)

[phil c]

can you put me down for a set please mate :D

[V-Rossi]

Yup, for me too please:D

[chrispattinson]

I would like to purchase a set of transmission covers for the 501X please Deuv.

Can you email me: chrispattinson@blueyonder.co.uk

Thanks.

[delanobe]

Put me on the list :D

[freud]

Delanobe you have PM

[V-Rossi]

You can e-mail me at trf501x@hotmail.com, thanks in advance:p

[AaronR]

Now THAT is THE email address! ^^ :D

[V-Rossi]

Now THAT is THE email address! ^^ :D
:D
It is for all my RC-related stuff.

[froggie]

So I guess we keep checking back to see when they become available? Thankx

[nitrokillah]

I think you need to deal with them before someone else beats you to it.

[kenooze]

HI Guy's

I receive some news from my supplier this morning !
A couple of samples out of the mold are on way to home !
I need to check this and give my last comments before polish the tool and label "OP" !
I give you more information asap and prepare the first delivery !

Thanks to evrybody !

If some other guy's need a complete set, Email me !

Thanks

Cedric

[scotoap]

YG Email

[gazbaz2]

YG Email

[Alan1467]

YG Email

[surfking]

Hope you dont mind, saw this i dont think its poduction. So we deff need yours when ready.
http://www.team-azarashi.com/page_thumb409.html (http://www.team-azarashi.com/page_thumb409.html)

surfking

[surfking]

Just noticed its your car on that website Cedric,very nice,very nice indeed, cant wait for them to be ready.

[kenooze]

Hi Guy's

Well, I have the first samples in the hand, that's looks great, just few minor adjustement needing before produce the first order .

I have a really important question, which color do you prefer for this, Black, White or light grey ( like the Bk2 gear box)

Please advise asap !

Thanks for your interrest !

cedric

[V-Rossi]

Black and white are both great, they match the Losi and Tamiya turnbuckles:D

[Belsten]

deffo white:thumbsup:

[kenooze]

About the order, please confirm or unfirm your pre-order:

jimmy => 1 set
belsten => 1 set
surfking => 1 set
midex => 1 set
501Xdriver => 3 set
scotoap => 2 set
gazbaz2 => 1 set
aland => 1 set
Chris => 1 set
ayrton74s => 1 set
freud => 1 set
chrispattinsen => 1 set
nitrokillah => 1 set
froggie => 1 set
alan1467 => 1 set
AaronR => 1 set
philC => 1 set
V-Rossi => 1 set
delanobe => 1 set

thanks

I'm still waiting for your color preference !

Cedric

[jimmy]

Black I think, white will get dirty! :drool:

[Alan1467]

Confirmed order
Black Please

Alan

[Belsten]

confirmed order, white please;)

[scotoap]

2 Sets Black confirmed for me please

[delanobe]

My car is sold so you can take me off the list.

Thanks

[V-Rossi]

Confirmed order, 1 set white please.

[chrispattinson]

Confirmed
chrispattinson
1 Set
White.

Thanks.

[freud]

Cedric,

Freud = black

nitrokillah = black

Tu peut donner a l'euroindoor race a laon

Si tu as plus de noir tu donnera les blanc sinon

donc a l euro indoor race c'est ok

demande mon adresse messenger a antoine rossetti et je te comfirme la commande

Thanks kamikaze

[nitrokillah]

Black please . If you could give Freud My set at the Euroindoor race
he'll give them to me when i see him...
Thanx

[501X Driver]

3 Sets Please, Prefer Black, But, What Ever the Final Color Will Be Fine
Confirmed for Me Please :thumbsup:
Awesume :woot: :woot: :woot:

Do you need just a arm or an arm and leg?

[surfking]

Two sets please white and black would be great but ill take it as it comes.

[stefke]

I'm not on the pre-order list, but if possible :
2 sets black please.

[V-Rossi]

Maybe a small detail, but what is the price?

[Eddie168]

I'm not on the pre-order list either, but if possible can i have
2 sets black and white please.

[gazbaz2]

Confirmed Order
Gazbaz2
Black please.
Cheers

[midex]

Salut,

Confirmed order, 1 set black please.

Merci cedric. Si tu viens a dammartin ce weekend, est ce que tu pourras en ramener un exemple?

merci

seb

[nitrokillah]

http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/euros2007/5/opt01.jpg
Rear cover - sits in front of the diff
http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/euros2007/5/opt02.jpg

New REAR-rear cover sits behind rear diff


http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/euros2007/5/opt03.jpg

Just had to refresh everyone memories
Any idea of the Price yet??? :confused:
can't wait to get them :drool:and not have to worry about gittin' rocks and stuff popin of the belt any more ...

I do have a question tho...
Were these covres present on all the 501X drivers at the worlds in Japan???

[WailinOnYa]

I am also interested in two sets of these, black and white. I sent you an Email, but never received a reply. What is the $ you are asking for these also need to know Shipping $ to the U.S. Any info is appreciated, thanks in advance.

[ayrton74s]

For me black please.

Thanks a lots

Ayrton74s

[MikaM]

Those looks like good invention.

Two sets for me too. Prefer black but any color is fine...

Was already planning buying durga and hopping it to get car for dusty tracks. Maybe these actually allow me to run my 501 bit longer in dusty conditions. I am way too lazy to rebuild diffs after every day...

[surfking]

Hey, Nitrokillah i noticed a picture of cedrics car at the worlds day 6 posted on this site theres a picture of his 501x in a roll and you can see the rear cover in white, his car is painted black and green.

[Hairy Spider]

Hi,

If you're still taking orders for these covers, can you put me down for 2 black sets please.

Thanks.
Jon.

[SiR_Dave]

If possible I would love to get 2 sets in black please:woot::drool:

[aland]

2 sets for me PLEASE! I prefer black ones but I'm happy with white as well.

/Henrik

[Nopileus]

If orders are still possible i would take a set too, black would be nice, but white is ok too;)

[AaronR]

One black set here, thank you.

[rektro]

Hi,

If you're still taking orders for these covers, can you put me down for 1black set1 please.
I wrote you an email but you didn´t answer.




thanks
rektro

[SiR_Dave]

Anything still going on with the covers....??:confused::cry::eh?::wtf:

[5POINTSTAR]

At last years IIC race (HERE), Hupo told me about some gearbox covers.. How and where to get them I am not sure??

[Belsten]

would you like to share the love ? Where and when can we get them ?

[5POINTSTAR]

Yeah, same here:drool:, I would like a set of either if possible

[scotoap]

Anything still going on with the covers....??:confused::cry::eh?::wtf:

Theres quite a few who would like to hear if their order has been accepted form this thread I suspect.

Maybe deuv should post a list of those he has accepted and then update it every two weeks with expected delivery date? and aprox. price per set, how about it deuv?:)

[Welshy40]

Theres quite a few who would like to hear if their order has been accepted form this thread I suspect.

Maybe deuv should post a list of those he has accepted and then update it every two weeks with expected delivery date? and aprox. price per set, how about it deuv?:)


Another person here interested in a set as well. How much?

[kenooze]

Hello guy's

The mold are in finish process, we need 3 or 4 weeks more to receive the production.
If Hupo talk about gear cover that's because he have a set of my rapid protyping set since the finish Euro :thumbsup:

[Welshy40]

Hello guy's

The mold are in finish process, we need 3 or 4 weeks more to receive the production.
If Hupo talk about gear cover that's because he have a set of my rapid protyping set since the finish Euro :thumbsup:

Great - when they are ready please let us all know here and where we can buy them from. Thanks

[Lplate]

I'm interested also. :wub
How much will it cost?

[secretsg]

I would be interested in a pair in black as well.

[bbq]

black or white i dont care i need a set =)

[froggie]

I need 3 sets please if there still available. we still didnt get a price but. We still need them. Do we know when we will be able to have them.???
Matt

[infanterene]

I want 2 sets in black please. Infanterene@yahoo.com

Thanks,
Rene

[ayrton74s]

Hi,

when are ready gearbox cover and what's the price?

thanks

[midex]

Hello Deuv,

Do you have some news for us?

Thanks

seb

[chrispattinson]

Less than 5 days until my outdoor season kicks off, and I fear for my open belts.

Is there any news on the gearbox covers yet Deuv?

Has anyone got any suggestions to make the pulleys more dirt proof in the mean time? I have the diff covers on, but its the pulley teeth themselves that need protecting.

Has anyone fashioned together a lexan based cover?

[B44&501xRacerEX]

I would be interested in a pair in black as well.
wassup, do you think LB would come here?
You probably race like me so you'd fit here.:thumbsup:

I have checked my diffs and covers are needed just dont super glue yours together like I did lol

[B44&501xRacerEX]

Just had to refresh everyone memories
Any idea of the Price yet??? :confused:
can't wait to get them :drool:and not have to worry about gittin' rocks and stuff popin of the belt any more ...

I do have a question tho...
Were these covres present on all the 501X drivers at the worlds in Japan???

My worlds car came with some.:bored:
Looks like you made your own though...

[501X Driver]

My worlds car came with some.:bored:
Looks like you made your own though...

Can we get a picture of what they look like?
Thanks

[B44&501xRacerEX]

Can we get a picture of what they look like?
Thanks
sure.

[501X Driver]

I guess the gear cover you are talking about and the ones being devolped are completly different.
The car does come with 1 for the front diff and a rear cover for the rear diff but the problem is from dirt balls getting into the rear diff gear from the front and top front of the rear diff where there is no cover.
Look at the first couple of post in this thread and you can see the proto type covers. They are very much needed on a new track or any track that has dirt balls the size of a pencil eraser. I tore up 2 diff gears in 3 days when our track was rebuilt and there was loose dirt not cleaned off yet. I didn't tear up a belt.
Thanks for the pic of your car.

[Welshy40]

The gear covers are the kit version in the above piccy, the ones mentioned on this thread are longer so the inside gear box which is not covered will be, hence why the guys are developing it as the diffs get so dirty. I would recommend buying them when they are available as this should save you on doing a lot of diff rebuilds.

[nitrokillah]

Just went to test out my new Brushless motor.
Nothing big just wanted to tryout different pinions and get it set up properley.
In less then 2minuts A little rock found it's way in to the rear diff.
Popped the Belt right off and broke the Diff pully.

I think everyone that runs a 501X needz one Of these Asap.
I can't Keep buyin' new diffs everytime I go off roadin' on a dirt track.

PLEASE MATE TRY TO GET THESE TO US SOON.

I love this car but if this is gonna keep happenin' then I might think of lettin' it go or keep it as a shef Qeen. Hummm...
I can't keep on takin' a gamble every time I run this car.
it's really stratin' to get to me.

[mole2k]

Put me down for a set in black if possible :D

[chrispattinson]

In the mean time, while we wait for the diff covers, I have been using a home made lexan cover, that fixes to the screws holding the rear battery posts in, and goes up, round the transmission housing, and goes up through the top deck aswell. Nothing will be getting past it, as it only has small cut outs for the belt to run through, and my pulleys are nice and clean :thumbsup:.

Ill post a picture later, but its easy to do with a bit of lexan from an old undertray or cutoff from a bodyshell.

[B44&501xRacerEX]

In the mean time, while we wait for the diff covers, I have been using a home made lexan cover, that fixes to the screws holding the rear battery posts in, and goes up, round the transmission housing, and goes up through the top deck aswell. Nothing will be getting past it, as it only has small cut outs for the belt to run through, and my pulleys are nice and clean :thumbsup:.

Ill post a picture later, but its easy to do with a bit of lexan from an old undertray or cutoff from a bodyshell.

I was thinking of making my own covers also, it's not hard to do.:D

[Lee]

im sure thats what chris said as well.

[Welshy40]

Just went to test out my new Brushless motor.
Nothing big just wanted to tryout different pinions and get it set up properley.
In less then 2minuts A little rock found it's way in to the rear diff.
Popped the Belt right off and broke the Diff pully.

I think everyone that runs a 501X needz one Of these Asap.
I can't Keep buyin' new diffs everytime I go off roadin' on a dirt track.

PLEASE MATE TRY TO GET THESE TO US SOON.

I love this car but if this is gonna keep happenin' then I might think of lettin' it go or keep it as a shef Qeen. Hummm...
I can't keep on takin' a gamble every time I run this car.
it's really stratin' to get to me.

I agree with you, I am not running mine until they are on my car. Its a stunning kit so am prepared to wait.

[kenooze]

HI Guy's

My apoloqize for the delay !
But the manufacturer keep a long time to finish the mold :mad:

The guy Email me last week and talking about a short delivery ...

I hope that's true this time, I contact evrybody and post pictures when this is really in my hand !

Thanks to evryone !

Cedric

[scotoap]

HI Guy's

My apoloqize for the delay !
But the manufacturer keep a long time to finish the mold :mad:

The guy Email me last week and talking about a short delivery ...

I hope that's true this time, I contact evrybody and post pictures when this is really in my hand !

Thanks to evryone !

Cedric

Thats good news Deuv, hope its soon.
Looking forward to your email:thumbsup::)

[bbq]

Good Deuv!
i am in need of them =)

[kenooze]

Hello evrybody!

I receive this message this morning from the manufacturer:

"Dear Cedric,
I have learnt a lesson, by relying on a small tool maker and advancing them money to make this tooling. Any way today I have fresh samples and hope they will be acceptable. Just in case you still want major changes, it would be better to scrap the old tooling and make fresh tooling from a better tool room. In view of all the problems, I have decided to send approx 100 pieces of each as the tools have to be mounted on the machine and raw material cost is
not a big worry. Besides DHL cost is same upto 1 Kg with certain volume restrictions. Let me see what best I can do.
Hope your address remains same, please confirm as samples will be sent tomorrow to reach you by Monday next."

So, I hope to be able to provide the first delivery at the end of next week !

Best regards

Cedric :woot: :woot: :woot: :woot: :woot: :woot: :woot: :woot: :woot:

[chrispattinson]

Excellent news Cedric, well done. I cant wait.

[scotoap]

Excellent news Cedric, can not wait for the pics and if OK then the ones I ordered, good luck with them

[Welshy40]

I cant wait either, probably may have two sets if possible.

[kenooze]

Could you believe this ??????
http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/3963/dscn9789gm4.jpg

And this ???????
http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/9011/dscn9793aw1.jpg

I try to check this tomorrow and if they are correct, I tell you asap to prepare and give you a price and the selling method !

Just unbelievable lol

:thumbdown:my label looks missing, but if evrything are good, I could ship this one's

[B44&501xRacerEX]

I guess the gear cover you are talking about and the ones being devolped are completly different.
The car does come with 1 for the front diff and a rear cover for the rear diff but the problem is from dirt balls getting into the rear diff gear from the front and top front of the rear diff where there is no cover.
Look at the first couple of post in this thread and you can see the proto type covers. They are very much needed on a new track or any track that has dirt balls the size of a pencil eraser. I tore up 2 diff gears in 3 days when our track was rebuilt and there was loose dirt not cleaned off yet. I didn't tear up a belt.
Thanks for the pic of your car.
I only plan on running mine in the fall/winter months.
I run the other car in spring and summer.:thumbsup:
So dirt balls dont concern me on an indoor clay, where pink-taper slicks will work.
My other car has encased diffs.

[Hairy Spider]

Hi Cedric,

Looking good :thumbsup:

Will you be working through the requests in this oople thread for your covers or is there another list we need to get onto ?

Regards,
Jon.

[ayrton74s]

Wonderful !!!!

[scotoap]

They look good from the pics Deuv, I hope to hear from you soon with price and payment methods for my ordered ones

[Alan1467]

Hi Cedric
I still want a set

Alan Harland

[kenooze]

Well,

The finish looks not perfect, but the part fit perfectly the 501X !
If you want to wait a little bit more to have the updated or if you can't wait any-more I have around 50 set ready for shipping evrywhere in the World, excepted in Japan where Team Azarashi distrib this parts and in France where Select Models do the same !

About price, 19€ looks to be a fair price in front of the molding tool cost and the Polyamid renforced plastic material used for this one !

I'm waiting for your PM

Best Regards

Cedric

PS: Jimmy your free #1 set was ready for shipping, I'm just waiting for your adress !!! :thumbsup:

[kenooze]

The first orders arrive yet, thanks to evryone !

[B44&501xRacerEX]

[quote=Deuv;128590]Well,

About price, 19€ looks to be a fair price in front of the molding tool cost and the Polyamid renforced plastic material used for this one !
[quote/]
On second thought these covers I may need. But I live in the USA, so maybe
you can ship your patent to tower hobbies so us Americans can buy some
also. A little extra protection shouldnt hurt my car. Heck it might even
keep my new front one-way clean also.:thumbsup:

[kenooze]

I could ship evrywhere in the World, excepted in France and in Japan !

[Colinevan]

[quote=Deuv;128590]Well,

About price, 19€ looks to be a fair price in front of the molding tool cost and the Polyamid renforced plastic material used for this one !
[quote/]
On second thought these covers I may need. But I live in the USA, so maybe
you can ship your patent to tower hobbies so us Americans can buy some
also. A little extra protection shouldnt hurt my car. Heck it might even
keep my new front one-way clean also.:thumbsup:

Why not order direct............:thumbdown:

Why would someone go through all this process and then let someone else make all the money..... In some of your posts you come across as generally not having a clue!!!!!!:confused:

[antnee]

wrong thread!

[ashleyb4]

Unlucky antee buy why in thsi thread?

A:confused:

[jimmy]

Where abouts are you Antnee? very unlucky there mate, I've only broken my durga once with a full speed head on into an immovable object. The wishbone broke and the hinge pin bent (just bent it back) but the rest was fine, no damage to the front pivot blocks. Looks like you just had a bad time of it as I've crashed plenty of times with no breaks since.

[Alan1467]

Hi Cedric
Received the covers yesterday excellent quality and look great, not had time to fit them yet but I'll do it at the weekend
:thumbsup:
Alan

[chrispattinson]

Hi Cedric,

recieved my diff covers this morning, just what I needed, thanks.

[Chris]

When do you expect the new badge with the better finish?

Will the price be the same?

[Christophe BLANDIN]

By kind permission of Oople, here is the direct link where you can buy :
http://www.selectmodels.fr/optimizedproduct/index.html

[Welshy40]

Guys,

What can I say but FANTASTIC!!!!

The two parts fit the rear gearbox perfectly, and if anyone out there is moaning about the price then dont buy one, but I would advise you buying this as its value for money and will stop you rebuilding the diffs all the time.

I have to admit its probably the best thing I have bought for this car and what a design - perctly assembles, no fuss or bother and you can see what thought has gone into it - and how quick to design, test and sell. Cedric keep up the good work.

Are there any covers in the pipeline for the front gear box?

[kenooze]

Hi Guy's

Thanks a lot for your comments !
I try to do my best for a great quality product !
About the next parts, the price was the same, just a best looking finish and my label on !
I don't think to design a front cover, no necessity !

I'm waiting for your international order !

Have a great day

cedric

[501X Driver]

Hi Guy's

Thanks a lot for your comments !
I try to do my best for a great quality product !
About the next parts, the price was the same, just a best looking finish and my label on !
I don't think to design a front cover, no necessity !

I'm waiting for your international order !

Have a great day

cedric

I have ordered mine. Just awaiting their arrival to check them out.
Hearing all the great comments makes me anticipate the reception even more. I can't wait.
:thumbsup::woot::thumbsup::woot::thumbsup:

[Welshy40]

Well here is mine already fitted, pity that your not doing a front one as dirt still gets in there. Lets hope you change your mind, as I will buy one set straight away.

[AaronR]

Lookin' good!

[mole2k]

If you made a front one you would have an instant sale to me as well. I havnt fitted both the covers yet as my 501 is currently in semi-rebuilt state. I tried the rear one and it fitted really snug.

I'll post some pictures tomorrow showing how well the fit is for anybody who isnt sure.