Traxxas DVD Break-In Guide

[Fx]

These videos should help the newcomers get up and running. It's for Traxxas but the same rules apply for a savage (most of them). They try and feed you bull at some points in the video, like "we recommend using the Traxxas fuel bottle" just ignore the marketing schemes.

Traxxas setup 1 of 21 - Getting Started

Traxxas setup 2 of 21 - Fuel

Traxxas setup 3 of 21 - Gluing the Tires

Traxxas setup 4 of 21 - Setting up the Antenna

Traxxas setup 5 of 21 - Installing Radio system Batteries

Traxxas setup 6 of 21 - Using your Radio System

Traxxas setup 7 of 21 - Opti Drive

[URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKzqFilbCxw&mode=related&search="]Traxxas setup 8 of 21 - Using the TRX 2.5 Engine[/URL]

Traxxas setup 9 of 21 - Using the EZ Start System

Traxxas setup 10 of 21 - Setting up the Carburetor

Traxxas setup 11 of 21 - Breaking in your Engine

Traxxas setup 12 of 21 - Starting your Engine

Traxxas setup 13 of 21 - Tank 1

Traxxas setup 14 of 21 - Tank 2

Traxxas setup 15 of 21 - Tank 3

Traxxas setup 16 of 21 - Tank 4

Traxxas setup 17 of 21 - Tank 5

Traxxas setup 18 of 21 - Tuning your Engine

Traxxas setup 19 of 21 - DRIVE!

Traxxas setup 20 of 21 - Clearing a Flooded Engine

Traxxas setup 21 of 21 - Storage and Maintenance

 

[rex_hvn]

hey i have bin told dat da traxxas break in method is one of the best has ne one tried it b4

 

[Larsenracing]

Nice Job FX.

 

[MTBikerTim]

+1 ^^^. Nice work FX. I have read that people say WD40 isn't a good after run oil but never found out why. Anyone know? I notice they use it in those vids for after run.

 

[Larsenracing]

I'm not sure why they say its bad but it is a great thing because its a great rust prohibiter, it lubracates things, it will wick away water, and best of all it will help atart your truck next time as it will combust in the chanber. I personally don't use ARO unless the truck is going to sit around for a while(longer than a week).

 

[Tom H.]

hey i have bin told dat da traxxas break in method is one of the best has ne one tried it b4

I've used and it works great! As far as the WD-40 after-run goes, that's what I do and I've never had any issues.

 

[MTBikerTim]

I'm not sure why they say its bad but it is a great thing because its a great rust prohibiter, it lubracates things, it will wick away water, and best of all it will help atart your truck next time as it will combust in the chanber. I personally don't use ARO unless the truck is going to sit around for a while(longer than a week).

That's exactly what I would of thought but I have seen people that are strongly opposed to it. Like most recently an ebay auction stating never used WD40 as after run.

 

[Fx]

My truck has been sitting for 4+ months with anything WD-40 or ARO. I really should put some WD-40 in it.

 

[Tom H.]

A shot of WD-40 before you start it next time wouldn't hurt.

 

[Pineapple]

Yes this whole WD-40 as a ARO has been a big debate for awhile now.It all depends on who ask.Some have been using for years with no problems and some say that it evaporates too quickly compared to ARO.My personal opinion is to use Mystery oil and only when I don't plan on starting motor for over a week.But I'm sure the debate will continue....Dave

 

[Double-O-Zilch]

My truck has been sitting for 4+ months with anything WD-40 or ARO. I really should put some WD-40 in it.

I'm disappointed in you FX! LOL. Ship her to me and I'll take her out.

 

[rex_hvn]

NEVER USE WD-40
wots WD-40 do
Yes it lubricates but it also removes grease from bearings so then there is no grease in the bearings and they can fail
i use castrol 3 in 1 oil it lubricates the piston but it wont remove grease and it also stops rust like WD-40
my 2 cents

 

[MTBikerTim]

I have read a few comments saying that WD40 is bad for rubber seals. Hence it shouldn't be used.

 

[Fx]

I have read a few comments saying that WD40 is bad for rubber seals. Hence it shouldn't be used.

This is true, I trashed a few bearings because I sprayed WD-40 on them. If it got into your front bearing that would not be good.