03-25-2003, 05:32 PM
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Tips for quieting gears
Does anyone have tips on how to quiet the gears on a Bit?
My booster set is extremely loud, and I am curious as to whether or not I could remedy this.
(This applies for the stock gears and the 12:1 gears.)
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03-25-2003, 05:33 PM
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epoxy your axle into place so theres no vibration. search on this. you will gain hamsterpower as well.
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03-25-2003, 06:08 PM
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..i just put some clear tape in the middle of the axel prob. not as good as the epoxy but the back is more stable now...
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03-25-2003, 06:52 PM
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OK, let me clarify.
Does anyone have any non-permanent ways to quiet the gears on a Bit?
I appreciate the epoxy method, but I'm looking for something less drastic.
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03-25-2003, 07:00 PM
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phear meh..............
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squadron white
use putty, i used squadron white. i leave an axle in, then putty around it, wait a few minutes then cut down to the axle with a blade. let the putty harden, a little sanding and voila. good as new and you could still switch up the axles.
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03-25-2003, 07:48 PM
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03-25-2003, 08:28 PM
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my pro is loud too. i even tried changing gears. shen gears are smoother and quieter. it worked on my reg ms but not my pro. has anyone done the putty thing to a booster? if it works on them them i'm doin it.
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03-25-2003, 08:36 PM
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Namuna, thanks. I did read the FAQ previously. The "dry" selections I used didn't really help much. Baby powder worked the best, but the difference was marginal.
Any other suggestions? Someone suggested petroleum jelly, but that seems counterproductive.
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03-25-2003, 09:32 PM
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http://www.tinyrc.com/forums/showthr...&threadid=9101
this removes all gear noise... at least the grinding rattle from the transfer gear. And nobody else has tried this yet. i'm stumped.
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03-25-2003, 10:02 PM
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My MS Pro has the same thing! A good way is to stick a small peice of a toothpick and tape it on. It is easily removable and works. i'll have to try it.
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03-26-2003, 11:09 AM
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Quote:
Originally posted by NoPropMan
OK, let me clarify.
Does anyone have any non-permanent ways to quiet the gears on a Bit?
I appreciate the epoxy method, but I'm looking for something less drastic.
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its not 100 permanent. its a pain to remove. but its more effective than any other method.
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03-26-2003, 11:22 AM
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so this direct drive. how slow/fast is it off the line? how do you fit bodies on?
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03-27-2003, 07:22 PM
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post pics?
Hogjowlz,
I am having a hard time picturing your epoxy rear end mod. Can you post a pic or two? I am interested in quieting my gears and gaining a little more hp. Thanks. Also, how is your custom car enterprise coming along? I am interested in what you've got to offer. Let us all know. Thanks. 
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03-27-2003, 10:29 PM
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btw if i wanna buy epoxy from my lhs do i just go and say give me epoxy??? or what
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03-28-2003, 12:59 AM
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hog, all your questions are answered in the direct drive thread, including a detailed description of what could be done about bodies.
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