Two Tips For a Better BBX - Tamiya BBX Update!
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Күн бұрынWe've put some miles on our BBX - it's seen dirt, gravel, bark chips, grass, tall weeds and even sand - and it's been a champ!
After all of this, however, we have found 2 important tips we need to share in regards to durability. These include:
1) The kit-supplied motor guard to help keep dirt and debris out of the spur gear area.
2) O-rings on the shocks to limit compression and keep the rear drive bone from popping out.
Both of these are easy fixes and definitely required for a near-bulletproof BBX!
For more info on this ride, check out our review of it here: bit.ly/43du5jg
Enjoy the video!
//PRODUCTS USED IN THIS VIDEO
Tamiya BBX BB-01 2WD Offroad Buggy: bit.ly/3HT1wis
Futaba BLS371 Servo:
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@sprint2938 10 ай бұрын
Great content! I've really been enjoying your bbx videos. I can't wait to build this. My first build was a panda 1/10 buggy. I was so excited to run it for the first time. Its all about the build. Anyone else remember those?
@Competitionx 10 ай бұрын
Glad you're enjoying them! This has been one of the best Tamiya cars we've done in awhile. And yes, a buddy of mine had a Panda truck a LONG time ago. Actually worked quite well!
@rcinhand9671 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. I have a BBX on the way, and I'll keep youtlr tips in mind!
@Competitionx 10 ай бұрын
Excellent. Easier to do during the build up stages.
@rcadventuresunlimited 10 ай бұрын
fantastic buggy, thank you for sharing this 👍
@Competitionx 10 ай бұрын
You bet!
@REPLAYRC 10 ай бұрын
The jump in the intro is impressive. I thought she was not durable I think it's better than I thought!
@Competitionx 10 ай бұрын
Gave it a beating and it still works great, other than these two updates. More durable than we thought as well!
@TheTruthHz 10 ай бұрын
My understanding is that common thinking re appropriate shock length on buggies such as these that you actually want chassis slap at full compression. The reason being that on a hard landing any load is transferred directly through the shock mounts risking them, rather than being dissipated through the entire chassis. 👍
@Competitionx 10 ай бұрын
Well, yes, sort of. Any hard slaps on the chassis affect everything ON the chassis - rattling the electronics, jarring screws loose, etc. It's best to let the suspension do the work (the mounts should be designed to absorb harsh impacts ... SHOULD! LOL). However, having the arms travel that far up seems excessive and, unfortunately, creates and issue with the BBX.
@RCBirds 10 ай бұрын
Great tips👍 Althought they should have learned for the popping out drive shafts at the ORV monsters
@Competitionx 10 ай бұрын
The plastic is different - they probably thought it was enough to prevent flex. However, the rear arms have way to much up-travel which allows the drive bone to pop out way to easy.
@rexrcs 10 ай бұрын
Excellent!
@Competitionx 10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@TuxStang 10 ай бұрын
Instructive video. About the dogbones, have you tried playing with the MA13 spacers like they say in the manual p21 ? It moves the shaft back of just 0.5mm but might be enough ...
@Competitionx 10 ай бұрын
Yes, had one on each side to start, then moved both to the inside. It wasn't as often, but it did happen again so we had to look for another solution to help prevent it. Just think the up travel and the design of the trailing arm are a combined issue. In all cases, we were actually able to flex the trailing arm to get the drive bone back in - no tools required! :)
@TuxStang 10 ай бұрын
@@Competitionx I have yet to pop a dogbone ... though they are enclosed inside FAV/Monster Beetle driveshaft boots and my setup might be lighter (1080, 17.5t , 2200 3s).
@Nobodycares2024 3 ай бұрын
I'd save the o-rings for shock rebuilds and use nitro fuel line for limiting the shocks, and you can cut them to the exact amount of limit you want
@Competitionx 3 ай бұрын
Yup, used to use the nitro fuel alot back in the day but, unfortunately, we don't have any of that sitting around anymore. So, o-rings it is :)
@Clickmaster5k 10 ай бұрын
Oh Tamiya, you where so close on this new buggy. I wonder why they decided not to spec the shocks correctly on their own. Lowering the mount or using different shocks should have solved this shock problem. Even a longer shock rod end would have solved the shock problem. Maybe its just no fun if there isn't anything to upgrade. Thanks for the tips!
@Competitionx 10 ай бұрын
We don't think they anticipated the up-travel being an issue but, unfortunately, it is. Thankfully it's a minor issue...
@cfusername 10 ай бұрын
The axis of my China brushless motor wasn't long enough, so I needed to turn around the pinion gear (the grub screw is on the inside now). But then the pinion was sticking out to far and I made myself a spacer from 2 mm aluminium, to put it between motor and mount. This also closed the holes. I found, that the cover cap of the pinion and spur gear is pretty lose on the top. They should have used at least one more screw.
@Competitionx 10 ай бұрын
We didn't notice any issues with our cover - it should actually overlap the metal motor mount. You might look to make sure there's no debris on the underside of the cover.
@alfredyost7972 10 ай бұрын
You could also put a spacer inside the shocks on the shock shaft. This will limit shock travel but would work. However, it would require taking the shock apart which would be more work. Thoughts?
@Competitionx 10 ай бұрын
Yup, could, but that would limit the down travel, not the up travel - and the up travel is where the problem is.
@alfredyost7972 10 ай бұрын
I agree, just another idea. Thoughts? @@Competitionx
@ZekeSkylar 6 ай бұрын
Great tip for the rear shocks. What size of-rings (3m) ?
@Competitionx 6 ай бұрын
Yes, standard size. :)
@User._.0001 6 ай бұрын
So every mod that you suggested, do you have to buy separately or is it all included in the kit. For example do you have to buy a separate o rings or are they supplied? Also should we put o rings on the front shocks to pro or not?
@Competitionx 6 ай бұрын
There are a few extra parts included in the kit but I don't think the o-rings are one of them. There are a few solid spacers you could try that are included in the kit, I just thought o-rings would provide a softer 'impact' point.
@martinschulz4289 8 ай бұрын
You can just raise the gearbox. Did that with 2.5mm thick spacers and 2mm longer bolts. Fixes the problem with the driveshafts. 😉
@Competitionx 8 ай бұрын
Seems excessive lol. But hey, if it worked...
@Yetiboy_FCTT 10 ай бұрын
When adding the motor plate/gasket, the instructions suggest adding a grease around the diameter.
@Competitionx 10 ай бұрын
That might help seal it a bit more, but also make it quite messy. Without should be sufficient. Hopefully LOL
@MauzyrockRC 10 ай бұрын
Great tips! I got my BB01, however I can't seem to get even a response (2 weeks now) from Horizon Hobby about the slipper I ordered and paid for... It was in stock and everything...Not impressed...
@Competitionx 10 ай бұрын
Maybe they shipped all of them but didn't have enough to fill your order. Odd they haven't responded though...
@benjaminrockwood9327 9 ай бұрын
Where did you get that tool that unsrews the shock mount? Is it in the kit?
@Competitionx 9 ай бұрын
That's ours - we made it. You can get it here: www.shapeways.com/product/BWPFV7A2E/competitionx-ball-cup-building-tool . It's an amazing tool for sure!
@muddfoot69 Ай бұрын
What other wheels fit this car? Buggy type? Like associated/Losi?
@Competitionx Ай бұрын
Yes, most buggy wheels with a 12mm hex should fit this car. Just pay attention to the inner diameter of the wheel to make sure it clears the BBX suspension parts.
@Triggered-RC 8 ай бұрын
Might install the cardboard mounting plate. Never really understood the purpose until seeing this video.
@Competitionx 8 ай бұрын
Cardboard mounting plate?
@Triggered-RC 8 ай бұрын
@@Competitionx For the motor. I usually toss them.
@MIKEBonafine 3 ай бұрын
What size are those shock rods for the orings?
@Competitionx 3 ай бұрын
Not quite sure what you're asking, but the info for the shock parts can be found here: www.tamiyausa.com/shop/-road-buggies/rc-bbx/
@TopSecretVid 6 ай бұрын
Why didnt you install the motor plate??
@Competitionx 5 ай бұрын
Because I'm dumb LOL. I did FINALLY install it after a bunch of sand got into the spur gear area.
@Chunky246 10 ай бұрын
Needs one more addition... the spare tire on the back :)
@Competitionx 10 ай бұрын
Ya, thought about that. Kind of like the look of it without a bit better though.
@tomcook5813 5 ай бұрын
I imaging the plate helps, sand contains magnetite, and it will stick to any magnets in the motor
@Competitionx 5 ай бұрын
Once we installed it, it almost completely sealed the gear area. Don't leave it out!
@newsmansuper2925 2 күн бұрын
hop up metal trailing arms????
@Skilpadjie1 10 ай бұрын
Biggest issue I have with the BBX is I cant find one. lol
@Competitionx 10 ай бұрын
AMain has them in stock at the moment: bit.ly/47qsmKO
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