is my drive train binding?

[HOLLYW00D]

one thing i noticed last night when i pulled the brand new flux out of the box is that it doesn't roll easily. i didn't want to push any harder than i push my 1/16 e-revo around (smooth) and went forth to tearing everything down and installing my bits and pieces (notably: tranny gears and bulletproof diffs). upon reassembly, each component (ie. front diff, tranny, rear diff) was spinning freely and without binding. once i had everything assembled and the gear mesh set (paper method), i again noticed that it was hard to roll the beast. if i push just a tough harder/faster, it is then smooth and sounds like it's supposed to.

is this binding feeling when pushing the truck because of the brushless motor in conjunction with the complete drive train, since once it gets some speed it's all fine and dandy (i.e. no grinding sound and feels smooth to the push)?

basically, can you push your flux gently and have it roll across the room?

 

[Larsenracing]

The BL Motor feels caugy. this is the way they are when they get to this size when you are pushing them around. Once powered and trigger pulled it will drive off smooth.

 

[HOLLYW00D]

excellent, thanx. i was hoping i wouldn't have to burn any more midnight oil tonight because i'm dying to see what it does! 🙂

 

[Larsenracing]

Awesome, now go poor the coals to her. Just remember to pull the trigger slow the first time especially if your running 3S packs.