Thanks to u/PiggyWigglyDeluxe for pointing out my incorrect wording. If you want to extract everything this platform has to offer, read on! If you just want to have fun. There is no "perfect setup", it's all about what YOU want and what YOU like. I highly recommend you experiment on your own - this guide is simply meant to nudge you in the right direction. This guide is intended for people who enjoy upgrading their vehicles as much as I do – keep in mind that most of what is suggested below is purely subjective and my personal preference, formed after extensive research and experimentation. Most of these upgrades make the vehicle objectively "better" but realistically speaking, you don't need any of them. They're great trucks that perform very well out of the box.
E revo 1 16 upgrades upgrade#
This is my definitive tuning and upgrade guide for the Traxxas 1/16 E-Revo – which applies to both brushed and brushless VXL versions.Ī QUICK DISCLAIMER: I don't mean to scare any prospective owners away from owning one of these little buggers. These are the basics needed to keep a vehicle well maintained, clean and ready for it's next run.After spending months seeing people constantly ask what kind of upgrades their 1/16 E-Revos need, what kind of suspension setups people recommend, and seeing how many varied and contradictory answers end up being posted. Put together a basic tool kit that includes a stiff brush to clean off dirt and debris after a run, Blue Thread Lock, a set of quality Hex Drivers, a Box Wrench, Side Cutters, Needle Nosed and Flat Ended Pliers, Flat Blade and Cross Headed Screwdrivers, Thin and (if Possible) flexible Cyano (or Super Glue) for re gluing tyres, Diff Grease, Shock Oil, Bearing Oil and a Water Displacing Spray (Such as WD40 or GT85). RC Car Maintenance It's one thing to buy and run your RC Car, but don't neglect it, or regular, routine maintenance. Hop Ups may often not look as refined or be branded like manufacturer Upgrades, but they often offer a more Cost Effective and Robust solution to the part, or parts they replace. Hop Ups tend to be made by Third Party Manufacturers, who specialise in producing a wide range of Hop Ups across a specific genre of RC, and multiple brands. Just like Upgrades they enhance Durability, Looks or Performance. Most Upgrades are a much higher price than their stock replacement Parts, but in terms of Performance, Looks or Durability, well worth the premium. Adding Bearings to replace Bushes reduces Friction.
Replacing plastic components for Alloy versions increases Durability and reduces Flex. These Upgrades offer either a Performance Enhancement, Increased Durability or simply an Enhanced Aesthetic.
Most manufacturers also make Option Parts or Upgrades. Stronger, Better, Faster But there are other options too.
Many Traxxas 1/16th E Revo VXL spares are held in stock, however due to the sheer volume of spares across our whole range, we may at times need to order direct from Traxxas, especially when a particular Spare is in high demand. Stock Traxxas 1/16th E Revo VXL replacement parts can be ordered direct from our dedicated Spared Section, and usually all you need is the parts number taken from the Traxxas 1/16th E Revo VXL dedicated product Manual. We will get your RC Car back up and running as fast as possible. Let's face it, RC Car crashes happen to the best of us, and here at MIBI we have solutions for all eventualities. Maintain, Upgrade & Hop Up It's one thing owning and running the coolest RC Cars in the world, but eventually you will need to replace parts due to normal wear and tear, or a crash of some kind.