Yes mine got delivered as well. Still sitting in a box waiting for other parts to complete the build.
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I’m on the fence about using them, I need some convincing, what are you thoughts?
I would say installation needs a ton of care to be successful. If you’re not extremely careful about installation and don’t use good hardware (the provided hardware isn’t amazing) you will have a somewhat frustrating time. You also need to use a lot of grease which is not provided. It’s really novel and the drivetrain will hold up under stress… if installed correctly
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Anu recommendations on better hardware or where to find some?
is this the part that causes issues? It looked thin in one of the prototypes
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yeah, he’s actually redesigned the truck mounting so it shouldn’t be an issue anymore. I’d recommend McMaster or something similar that vends high quality screws
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You really shouldn’t install them. Much too dangerous. In fact, Its probably best if you just get rid of them. Safer that way. Ill dispose of them for you. because we’re friends. But Ill need some help. So just venmo me $50 and send me the parts and Ill take care of it foor you
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Ill take it off your hands haha, And Im sure Im Not the only ione
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Been playing around with these on the bench/indoors and they’re pretty nice, but is there good way to minimise grease/oil seepage for gear drives? otherwise I’m just going to stick with masking tape…
Use thicker Grease?
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sounds good to just keep the grease in there.
How much of a gap is there?
There’s some thought around using a small strip of foam gasket around the inside and having it partially sandwiched in the gap. Might be good to try…
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Maybe some rtv?
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I just used some white lithium grease that I had on hand but the gap is pretty small like can’t see it small… nothing was flying out when I let it go full throttle on the bench for a while. Just some slight leaking during storage, I’ll putting some folded tape in there maybe and check out some specific gear grease unless anyone has recommendations?
kind of hard to show the leaky bits in pics…
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If tape works then chances are youre headed in the right direction.
From my car experience, I’d say that whatever mating surfaces are creating the gap, arent machined to tolerances that hold in your particular grease. In that case, an engineer would just insert a gasket. which exactly what your tape is doing. If you want tto do it properly, i would find oil type gasket material (thin as possible in this case) and cut outthe surface thats leaking
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RTV silicone will solve your leaking issues.
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Did you already pay for the gears or are you waiting for more to be stocked?
Waiting for restock!
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I have a set that I might be willing to sell. I’m thinking of going another direction with my build. I got a pair of kahua trucks for dirt cheap and think I want to get the new avio drives for them. They spiral gears are still in the box they where delivered in.
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from black friday deals?
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