28t idler gear

[markymark6183]

Hi guys, just wondering do any of you guys have any problems with this gear I.e melting, teeth wear
If so how long do you get out of the gear before it's completely shot and where do you get your new ones from?

Cheers

P.s it's for a mad rat
I'm running 10.5t on 27t pinion

[kaylon]

I would suggest grabbing an alloy one from JE Spares but the site is down atm..

J

[markymark6183]

Originally Posted by kaylon

I would suggest grabbing an alloy one from JE Spares but the site is down atm..

J

do you find thats the end of the problem or do other parts go due to no gears can give in ???

[Cameo]

Some handy reading here

[4_cell_racer]

Had no problems with mine as yet, did put in the alloy gear and that just seemed to make the gearbox noisy (like a cheap toy car!) so put the std plastic gear back in and its fine! and I've run my XPro at 2 rounds of the Ardent winter series and a few club night

BTW I'm running a 10.5 motor (23 or 24t pinion) with a Tekin speedo (with boost and timing turned way up!! lol )

[damselfly]

Hi Mark. As you know, i'm running the exact same setup as yourself, but geared slightly higher.
Just set the slipper up for a bit of give and all should be OK.
Upto now i've not had to replace mine. It's endured about 1hr of brushed motor action using the stock clash motor, and about 2 hrs worth of brushless so it's early days yet.
I've been trying to find a source for the " HPI Blitz " idler for backup, but i'm having difficulty.

[colmo]

Originally Posted by damselfly

Hi Mark. As you know, i'm running the exact same setup as yourself, but geared slightly higher.
Just set the slipper up for a bit of give and all should be OK.
Upto now i've not had to replace mine. It's endured about 1hr of brushed motor action using the stock clash motor, and about 2 hrs worth of brushless so it's early days yet.
I've been trying to find a source for the " HPI Blitz " idler for backup, but i'm having difficulty.

Here's the part:
http://www.hpieurope.com/piw.php?lang=en&partNo=86944

Here's where to get it:
http://www.bing.com/search?q=hpi+869...c=IE-SearchBox

[markymark6183]

Thanks guys just seeing what the crack is whether it would be wise to get one in stock ready for when it goes but by the sound of things if you got you slipper set not to aggressive then it shouldn't go to quick

Do any of you guys find parts go on a regular basis if so which ones ( so I know what to stock up on )

[nikos2002]

TQ Race Products has releases and upgraded reinforced idle gear that will work and provide more durability and less noise than the alloy gear option.

You can contact our sales staff at tqpower.service@gmail.com to order. The part number is T02003U.

[damselfly]

Originally Posted by colmo

Here's the part:
http://www.hpieurope.com/piw.php?lang=en&partNo=86944

Here's where to get it:
http://www.bing.com/search?q=hpi+869...c=IE-SearchBox

Thanks for that. I've managed to find them for sale at wheelspin models and roundabout here in the UK.

[markymark6183]

hey damselfly how the hell do you control your rat with a 28,29t pinion i struggle like hell with mine lol

[damselfly]

Originally Posted by markymark6183

hey damselfly how the hell do you control your rat with a 28,29t pinion i struggle like hell with mine lol

Hi Mark. Tbh, I find it a breath of fresh air to drive. It corners wonderfully. I'm too used to driving a Rustler which is piss poor at anything but straight lines so i'm used to booting it up and down doing speed runs.
In fact, i'm that impressed with the Rat, i'm going to buy the Mad Monkey.