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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / August 2005Dogbones Vs. MIP CV's
Just got back from the track and broke the left rear dogbone on my Savage 4.6SS. This got me thinking about stronger bones, and MIP CV's crossed my mind. Could someone explain the advantages and disadvantages of MIP CV's versus Dogbones (other than the costs)? Thanks CaliberX Savage 4.6SS - RS4 Rally > Just got back from the track and broke the left rear dogbone on my > Savage 4.6SS. This got me thinking about stronger bones, and MIP CV's [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > CaliberX > Savage 4.6SS - RS4 Rally You broke a 4.6SS shaft?!?!? Damn, they are allready hardened! How did you brake it? did it snap in half? did it twist off? did one of the ends brake off? Brake after a crash? Cheers Dre Landed on power on off a table top at my local track. Happened too fast to really figure out what happened. I also had the slipper clutch too tight (I had melted the last one and overcompensated). I replaced with a regular bone and put the savage on the track for about 4-5 tanks. Lots of landings while being crooked during flight and no problems. I think there are bad bones out there since one the replacement dogbones was cracked right out of the bag. Note that I expected to seen damage on the cup but saw nothing. I think it was just a bad bone. Might go MIP if I break another though. CaliberX The CVD is a wise decision if you race a lot and jump your Savage a lot. It not only eliminate the "flying bone" symptoms, but also make the power transfer smoother. The only disadvantage I can think of is if you didn't assemble them good enough they might bind, and you have to watch out for dirt buildup after you race and they would hinder their performance. www.sfrchobbies.com One comment about the MIP Cv's is to be careful to carefully retain the cross pin, since dire things can happen if (!) it loosens. Depending on the suspension design it will grind bits of your a-arm or whatever is closest away until it is able to fall out, never to be seen again. How do I know this? You guess it! So, when you build the CVD's, be sure to threadlock the retaining set screw, and also take some extra measures to prevent the pin from slipping out. I've seen some people put a dab of ShooGoo on each end of the pin. Personally I've used shrink wrap and that works fine too. MIKE > Just got back from the track and broke the left rear dogbone on my > Savage 4.6SS. This got me thinking about stronger bones, and MIP CV's [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > CaliberX > Savage 4.6SS - RS4 Rally good point Mike... oh, also when you are purchasing the CVD, please stay away from Hot Bodies ones as there is no replacement parts if you were to break the bone of the outdrives. get either the MIP or HPI ones because those are rebuildable... ... you can save a few bucks by getting the HPI's www.sfrchobbies.com |
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