The "tune" I propose below is a versatile setup mainly intended for general purpose "bashing" on pavement, low traction surfaces and with minor jumping (sub 5 meters) in mind. It’s a very versatile platform which can be driven in pretty much any type of terrain. Traxxas calls it a monster truck but really, it’s a hybrid between a short course truck (low CG and slim chassis, plush suspension) and a monster truck (raised ride height, big wheels and tires, insane suspension travel). It was NOT designed with jumping in mind – that’s not to say you shouldn’t jump it, but be prepared, if you do, it WILL break. The Revo platform is often misunderstood – it’s what I like to call a terrain basher, designed to be driven quickly on uneven ground, and NOT driven roughly on uneven terrain. 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.
#TRAXXAS MINI E REVO 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. Check that too.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. Traxxas online has an accessory page for your truck. Check your parts catalog for part numbers. I haven’t gone back.Īll of these things I mentioned have Traxxas part numbers. It makes the truck more stable at speed, less twitchy and all that. However, you may want to consider the long wheelbase rear suspension arms. You may want to avoid the long travel rockers because they make the suspension even softer. Your preferences are not mine so you’ll have to experiment with whatever fluid and springs works best for you. Use a stiff shock fluid like 60wt and a stiff spring. Metal hollow balls in the pushrods and toe links, also get the metal links because they are adjustable, put bearings in the rocker arms. Makes the suspension more predictable and stable. What you want to do is a few things to smooth out the rough edges. You’ll end up with suspension so stiff you can’t enjoy it chasing your tail to avoid chassis slap. That said, I want to let you know you’ll never eliminate chassis slap. I have one and I’ve tinkered with mine thoroughly so I know a pretty good amount I'm from Switzerland and there are barely any RC Shops around, so getting aftermarket parts is quite difficult (while OEM and OEM+ parts are readily available from Swiss retailers). I must precise, I'd rather use Traxxas Performance Accessories than any other brand. My initial idea was GTR Shocks (for the added durability), 1.76 springs and 60/70 wt front/rear oil. I've heard some say 70/80 wt front/rear oil with stock springs. I was thinking of fitting stiffer springs and thicker/heavier shock oil, and I was looking for recommendations. I mostly use the car on pavement, with some occasional mild dirt / gravel runs. It's extremely bouncy, the chassis slaps too easily, and I feel there is room for improvement. Simply put, I'm unhappy with the stock suspension setup. It is my 2nd RC (after an unsuccessful attempt with an EXC Circuit 4x4 VXL about 5 years ago) so my experience is rather limited. I've recently purchased a 1/16th E-Revo VXL.
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