Upgrade the center diff with 100k diff fluid. The difference in traction and control at mid-high speed is insane. You can basically pin it 24/7 since it barely wheelies after.
Unfortunately, this light kit is discontinued 🙁 images.amain.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=950/images/large/tra/tra7185.jpg Part#: TRA7185 Traxxas Complete LED Light Kit (Red) (2) (1/16 E-Revo) This item is discontinued and no longer available for purchase. You may want to search our site for a similar item. Note: Manufacturer does not allow using discount coupons Write a Review
I used one lipo at a time. The Y harness is for the Traxxas light kit in the front and rear bumper. The lights run directly on the lipo that powers the truck. Unfortunately, this light kit is discontinued though.
That's great man The old school Traxxas are all good but it's crazy man how I have a couple of under $100 brushless 1/16 scale RC cars that will blow the revo away. Back quite a few years ago when I had the stampede and the rustler and the bandit VXL...I thought they were fast but man I have a sub $100 brushless 1/16 that will go over 65 mph 🤷... And handles like an absolute champ. Gave you a sub for sure
Nice! Yeah, the tech in these cars have come a long way. Still luv my Mini E Revo though. It just got a new Raptor body this summer. ruclips.net/video/J_wPetgTs_Q/видео.html
@@beyondthebluerc1 absolutely agree the Chinese trucks have nothing on Traxxas as far as quality and workmanship I just think it's mind-boggling how far they've come in such little time and the same little brushless vehicle I was talking about is absolutely indestructible I've not broken a single part and not burn out anything on it and it's pretty amazing. It's on my channel the SG 1601 I'll soon do more videos with it so you can see how crazy fast this little guy is
@@droneready8278 Cool, I totally agree. I’ve been a Traxxas fan for years. My favorite rigs I own currently are Traxxas Maxx, E-Revo2.0, TRX4 Blazer and Arrma Felony😎. I do like other brands as well. I’ve got/had rigs from Losi, Vaterra, Axial, Kyosho, Arrma and Traxxas of course. I will definitely check your vids out😁.
@@truthvigilante2180 She/He said it- SG 1601. I doubt, it could go 65mph, but who knows.. one thing is for sure, it won't be able to do it for long.. with those plastic diffs. Friction shocks will handle like crap. I don't see anything astonishing about that rc, except maybe the motor :D
Those factory tires are holding you back. I can here the imbalance. They are great for the price but a good thing to upgrade. Proline has a few options for the mini revo.
I think it was just the rear end of the truck lifting up when the brakes are applied, which gives the illusion of brake lights. It is a nice light kit that Traxxas makes for the Mini E-Revo though. It comes with replacement front and rear bumpers with 4 holes on each bumper that allows for the lights to be plugged in and a power source.
Awesome man! Did you shim the diffs? I just got a Merv and waiting with driving till i get all my upgrades in to be safe. Shims, heatsink, wheelybar, 2S on 23/50. Got some black Integy rods coming but those take more than a month to arrive ☺
Nice! I didn’t need to shim the diffs on mine. Still running the stock gearing too. This thing is a rocket on 3s. In my opinion I don’t see the need to gear it up🤪.
@@beyondthebluerc1 Thanks a lot! Very curious about the experience from other Merv bashers on lipo. Gives confidence when ramping it up. Im waiting on the shims but first carefull drive with the first upgrades tomorrow. Maybe i am overly carefull, i heard a lot about them being weak on lipo.
@@thefightingplumber I haven’t had any issues with mine, but I don’t run it off-road, which definitely has helped. The ESC does get hot on 3s. I just have to be aware of my temps on speed runs.
@@beyondthebluerc1 I get that after my first onroad run yesterday. The thing is just to tiny to go through grass easily. I did order 3S, but the hard offroading goes ro other cars. Thanks again! 👍👍
Traxxas supplies an adapter, so you can run a dual battery set up. I would only do a pass or two at a time though. Running dual 3s lipos for to long back to back will fry the stock esc.
I bought it from Amainhobbies.com. Couldn’t do a link on their website, but here is some info. Browse Parts Finder Related Categories Gens Ace 3S Soft 50C LiPo Battery Pack w/XT60 Connector (11.1V/1400mAh) Part#: GEA14003S50X6 / Gens Ace Related Products Write a Review You might also need... Add Battery Adapter? $6.99 $3.50 - Fuse Battery One Piece Adapter Plug (XT60 Male to TRX Female) (addon details...)
I have mine ordered. Ordered back in November but won’t be available until end of January. In the mean time i have been buying upgrades! Servo, a-arms- intengy springs, wheels/tires, and t-bone chassis so far!
Thanks😁 Yeah, I’m running it on the stock gearing. I tried dual Nimh batteries when I first bought the truck. It’s definitely faster with longer run times on a single 2s or 3s lipo.
@@robertarraiza No problem, I found some adapters on Amazon. I think these should work: Youme Male Deans T To Female TRX Traxxas Connector Wireless Adapter RC Charger Slash E Revo (4pcs/lot) www.amazon.com/dp/B079BHCDRN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mL5LFb2K03KGY
It should be able to fit. I had to modify the battery compartment where the wires exit to get these Gens Ace batteries to fit. I just had to remove a bit of material, so the battery compartment door could close. The wire is a heavy gauge, which is a good thing. This feature wouldn’t allow the door to close, hence the minor modification. In the first minute of this vid you can see where the area for the wires has been made wider. Hope this helps and happy RCn🤗.
Haven’t tried 4s yet. Honestly, I doubt the stock esc could handle 4s. I’m not sure that the stock plastic driveshafts could handle 4s either. It’s plenty fast enough for me on 3s though😁.
@@beyondthebluerc1 It does ok for me, Judi overheats, and you have to make sure it's in Ni-MH mode or else it will think it's over-volted. But 4S is cool, it let's me do series for speed runs or parallel for long run time and bashing.
15-20 min run time on the 3s lipo and 25-30 min runtime on the 2s lipo. The 2s has more capacity, which is why it has a longer runtime. The battery compartment design definitely limits the use of higher capacity 3s lipos.
@@beyondthebluerc1 ya. Also what gearing are you running and what is the stock gearing. I have the same e erevo and looking to go faster for off-road and on road.i run a 2s and 3s lipo and sometimes a nimh.
StealthyNinja 29 I’m running the stock gearing, which on 3s is plenty fast enough for me in this truck. I will say this Gens Ace 3s Lipo is a lot more powerful than the 3s Venom lipo that I used when I first got the truck and it actually puffed up on me🤨.
StealthyNinja 29 🤔 hmmm that’s interesting. I’ve only owned two Venom lipos. The one for this truck and one years ago for my Rustler VXL 2wd that I sold with the Rustler about 9 years ago. That battery was fine and never puffed. The stock mini Revo gearing is meant for Nimh and 2s lipo batteries. I remember the 3s Venom lipo battery being a low mah. I probably overdischarged it a bit accidentally and I was running it in warmer weather, which may have contributed to that lipos demise. I am still running the stock gearing on 3s, but I just pay closer attention to my temps.
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What part # are the traxxas wheels for the wheelie bar??
Traxxas 5186A Wheelie Bar Blue with Rubber Wheels a.co/d/5o7fJDW
Upgrade the center diff with 100k diff fluid. The difference in traction and control at mid-high speed is insane. You can basically pin it 24/7 since it barely wheelies after.
Awesome video bro just ordered parts for my mine e revo
Nice😁
Love the set up, I bet some silver alloy rocker arms would really bring it together
Thanks🤗. Yeah, silver rocker arms would look awesome. I just might have to do that👍.
Do you have a link for springs?
Unfortunately, they are sold out on Hot Racing's web site right now.
I really like The lights you put on it. where can I get those can you put a link?
Unfortunately, this light kit is discontinued 🙁
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Traxxas Complete LED Light Kit (Red) (2) (1/16 E-Revo)
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How many batteries did you use? Did you have to use the Y for 2 batteries?
I used one lipo at a time. The Y harness is for the Traxxas light kit in the front and rear bumper. The lights run directly on the lipo that powers the truck. Unfortunately, this light kit is discontinued though.
That's great man The old school Traxxas are all good but it's crazy man how I have a couple of under $100 brushless 1/16 scale RC cars that will blow the revo away.
Back quite a few years ago when I had the stampede and the rustler and the bandit VXL...I thought they were fast but man I have a sub $100 brushless 1/16 that will go over 65 mph 🤷... And handles like an absolute champ.
Gave you a sub for sure
Nice! Yeah, the tech in these cars have come a long way. Still luv my Mini E Revo though. It just got a new Raptor body this summer. ruclips.net/video/J_wPetgTs_Q/видео.html
@@beyondthebluerc1 absolutely agree the Chinese trucks have nothing on Traxxas as far as quality and workmanship I just think it's mind-boggling how far they've come in such little time and the same little brushless vehicle I was talking about is absolutely indestructible I've not broken a single part and not burn out anything on it and it's pretty amazing. It's on my channel the SG 1601 I'll soon do more videos with it so you can see how crazy fast this little guy is
@@droneready8278
Cool, I totally agree. I’ve been a Traxxas fan for years. My favorite rigs I own currently are Traxxas Maxx, E-Revo2.0, TRX4 Blazer and Arrma Felony😎. I do like other brands as well. I’ve got/had rigs from Losi, Vaterra, Axial, Kyosho, Arrma and Traxxas of course. I will definitely check your vids out😁.
What car are you talking about?
@@truthvigilante2180 She/He said it- SG 1601. I doubt, it could go 65mph, but who knows.. one thing is for sure, it won't be able to do it for long.. with those plastic diffs. Friction shocks will handle like crap. I don't see anything astonishing about that rc, except maybe the motor :D
Did you ever put a cooling fan on yours if so.lmk what you used .there's a few but nothing looks that great
I personally didn’t need to put a fan on this rig, but I mostly run it on road.
@@beyondthebluerc1 ok thanks man
Has it held up well on 3s so far? Any upgrades needed?
It's still holding up. No additional upgrades needed. A cooling fan probably wouldn't hurt though.
What is your gearing set up?
Those factory tires are holding you back. I can here the imbalance. They are great for the price but a good thing to upgrade. Proline has a few options for the mini revo.
Yeah, I am planning on upgrading to a different tire on this rig soon.
Maybe I was seeing things. But. Did the taillights get brighter when you hit the brakes.
If so what kit did you use.
I think it was just the rear end of the truck lifting up when the brakes are applied, which gives the illusion of brake lights. It is a nice light kit that Traxxas makes for the Mini E-Revo though. It comes with replacement front and rear bumpers with 4 holes on each bumper that allows for the lights to be plugged in and a power source.
Oh.ok that makes sense.
thank you. I’m definitely gonna get these lights. They add that certain something.
Keep up the cool vids.
johnnykat21
Thanks, yeah they are awesome👍😁
Another great vid!!
Awesome man! Did you shim the diffs? I just got a Merv and waiting with driving till i get all my upgrades in to be safe. Shims, heatsink, wheelybar, 2S on 23/50. Got some black Integy rods coming but those take more than a month to arrive ☺
Nice! I didn’t need to shim the diffs on mine. Still running the stock gearing too. This thing is a rocket on 3s. In my opinion I don’t see the need to gear it up🤪.
@@beyondthebluerc1 Thanks a lot! Very curious about the experience from other Merv bashers on lipo. Gives confidence when ramping it up. Im waiting on the shims but first carefull drive with the first upgrades tomorrow. Maybe i am overly carefull, i heard a lot about them being weak on lipo.
@@thefightingplumber
I haven’t had any issues with mine, but I don’t run it off-road, which definitely has helped. The ESC does get hot on 3s. I just have to be aware of my temps on speed runs.
@@beyondthebluerc1 I get that after my first onroad run yesterday. The thing is just to tiny to go through grass easily. I did order 3S, but the hard offroading goes ro other cars. Thanks again! 👍👍
@@thefightingplumber
Same here😁. My ERevo 2.0, Maxx and TRX4 Blazer are my go to rigs for off road.
Hello! Were did you buy the heat sink for the motor? Thanks!
Amainhobbies 😃
Hello! Is that online?
Ezduztube
Yeah it’s Amainhobbies.com
Edward Turck Thanks 👍🏻
Ezduztube
No problem 😁
Hello can i plug in duall 3s battery?
Traxxas supplies an adapter, so you can run a dual battery set up. I would only do a pass or two at a time though. Running dual 3s lipos for to long back to back will fry the stock esc.
@@beyondthebluerc1 thanks,can i run on two 2s battery? Will be over voltage 14.8v(2x7.4v),the traxxas od max up top 14.4v
pls link lipo 3S ?
I bought it from Amainhobbies.com. Couldn’t do a link on their website, but here is some info.
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What drive shafts are you using?
I’m still running the stock plastic driveshafts. If and when they break I plan on upgrading to metal ones😁.
I have mine ordered. Ordered back in November but won’t be available until end of January. In the mean time i have been buying upgrades! Servo, a-arms- intengy springs, wheels/tires, and t-bone chassis so far!
@@chrisl5171
Nice! It’s good to be prepared😁. Gotta luv wrenching on RCs🤪.
What shocks and springs you got on there?
I’m running Traxxas aluminum shocks and Integy springs front and rear😁
Nice speed check vid 👍 - was that stock gearing? Have you ever tried the dual NiMh?
Thanks😁 Yeah, I’m running it on the stock gearing. I tried dual Nimh batteries when I first bought the truck. It’s definitely faster with longer run times on a single 2s or 3s lipo.
Ok great - thank you for responding 👍 Just got my one and ordered a 2s, will do a vid soon. Will get a 3s now 👍
PG RC Plus
Cool👍
Jesus! Those birds!
Yeah, so annoying right.
How did you use non traxxas batteries
It’s an older model that doesn’t use the Traxxas ID connectors.
@@beyondthebluerc1 thx for the info is their any adapters for deans plug to the new ID connecter? Getting new batteries but need a way to use them 😅
@@robertarraiza
No problem, I found some adapters on Amazon. I think these should work: Youme Male Deans T To Female TRX Traxxas Connector Wireless Adapter RC Charger Slash E Revo (4pcs/lot) www.amazon.com/dp/B079BHCDRN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mL5LFb2K03KGY
@@beyondthebluerc1 wow thx bro
@@robertarraiza
No problem 👍
This brushed or burshless
Brushless😁
Bet if you lowered the ride height you could get 2-3 mph more out of it.
Does it have the stock gearing?
Yes stock gearing 😁
Can you use the 1300 gens ace on this?
It should be able to fit. I had to modify the battery compartment where the wires exit to get these Gens Ace batteries to fit. I just had to remove a bit of material, so the battery compartment door could close. The wire is a heavy gauge, which is a good thing. This feature wouldn’t allow the door to close, hence the minor modification. In the first minute of this vid you can see where the area for the wires has been made wider. Hope this helps and happy RCn🤗.
That Little thing is a Ripper! Might have to get one?! 🤓
Yeah, it is surprisingly fast for it’s size🤪
I have had one of theese things for two yrs and it is very durable too
Was your esc in race mode?
It was in sport mode😁
is this the brushless or brushed?
Brushless
Can it run on two 3s batteries?
Only if you run them as 3s. The stock electronics can’t handle 6s.
@@beyondthebluerc1 oh ok well thanks
Is it possible to run a 3s 5000mah lipo on this without breaking anything?
I doubt a 5000mah 3s lipo would fit inside the battery compartment 🤔
A 3s 2200 won’t even fit I bet. Think 1500-1600mah max is the limit.
Tried 4S yet?
Haven’t tried 4s yet. Honestly, I doubt the stock esc could handle 4s. I’m not sure that the stock plastic driveshafts could handle 4s either. It’s plenty fast enough for me on 3s though😁.
@@beyondthebluerc1 It does ok for me, Judi overheats, and you have to make sure it's in Ni-MH mode or else it will think it's over-volted. But 4S is cool, it let's me do series for speed runs or parallel for long run time and bashing.
@@reubenkriegel7639
Nice👍
What kind of animal is that in the background lol
Not sure🤔. All I saw was someone riding a bicycle 🚴…🤪.
Oh, if you are referring to the background audio that is geese flying overhead. They are so loud…lol…🤪.
Scored one with 2 3s lipos for $150
Nice!
How long does the battery last
15-20 min run time on the 3s lipo and 25-30 min runtime on the 2s lipo. The 2s has more capacity, which is why it has a longer runtime. The battery compartment design definitely limits the use of higher capacity 3s lipos.
Need to throw a 5200mah 3s in it lol
🤔😅🤣👍
@@beyondthebluerc1 is that the wheelie bar tires that fit on the 4x4 rustler also?? thats so cool
Andres Villagomez
Yeah, they are the aluminum/rubber wheelie bar upgrade for the E-Revo, Rustler 4x4, Stampede, Rustler 2wd, etc.
Edward Turck Do the Entergy shocks help out without bottoming out I upgraded my shocks to the stiffest Texas ones but they still seem to bottom out
Andres Villagomez
The Integy springs help immensely 👍
The geese at first are so loud
Gotta love spring time🤪
@@beyondthebluerc1 ya. Also what gearing are you running and what is the stock gearing. I have the same e erevo and looking to go faster for off-road and on road.i run a 2s and 3s lipo and sometimes a nimh.
StealthyNinja 29
I’m running the stock gearing, which on 3s is plenty fast enough for me in this truck. I will say this Gens Ace 3s Lipo is a lot more powerful than the 3s Venom lipo that I used when I first got the truck and it actually puffed up on me🤨.
@@beyondthebluerc1 same mine puffed up to
StealthyNinja 29
🤔 hmmm that’s interesting. I’ve only owned two Venom lipos. The one for this truck and one years ago for my Rustler VXL 2wd that I sold with the Rustler about 9 years ago. That battery was fine and never puffed. The stock mini Revo gearing is meant for Nimh and 2s lipo batteries. I remember the 3s Venom lipo battery being a low mah. I probably overdischarged it a bit accidentally and I was running it in warmer weather, which may have contributed to that lipos demise. I am still running the stock gearing on 3s, but I just pay closer attention to my temps.