Spartan wire drives

[Rcforever27]

Hey Jeff, what coupler do i need for your .078 wire drive?thanks.... Scott--

[Jeff Wohlt]

either an Octura 5x78 or a set screw type. most orders are liking the octura version...just easier.

[dag-nabit]

Jeff seems to get inundated with questions on the .187 flex cables and .078 wire drives. These are new to me as well so I thought I'd post up a couple photos of the different cable/wire drives for a visual comparison for everyone.

These are my first exposure to wire drives, the wire is very stiff, much stiffer than I was expecting and they are not going to work if the stuffing tube has any amount of bend in it. As Jeff has stated, I think the Spartan is a good candidate for a wire drive, I was planning on trying this one in my Genesis cat, but I'm certain I'm out of luck because of the curve in the stuffing tube.

Maybe I'll try them in the SV27's, but they have a pretty sharp upturn in the stuffing tube at the motor end as well, so not sure they will be suitable.

The Drive Cables


Same order as above photo: Close up Showing Thickness and Flex Cable Wind.


Collets for Comparison: Different manufactures could be slightly different dimensions. The wire drives can also use a coupler with set screws for both the motor and shaft.


Kevin

[mtnbiker94]

I ran mine the other day, in a fairly small pound, however I forgot to bring my series connector so i could only run 3s, which wasn't too bad.
These wire drives are awesome to say the least! It ran extremely smooth with no heat or problems

All you need is the Spartan Wire Drive, The octura collet coupler(5mmx78) and I'm not sure if you need it but it looks really cool the Prop Nut 10/32 Thread $3.25

I'll let you guys know how it runs on 6s when i get the chance to run it again! Hopefully soon

[Jeff Wohlt]

The wire drive will work much better than a big a$$ cable. Smoother, less friction and heat and no wind up. As long as they hold together with that big stub it should be fine. You can use the stock liner but I would like to find a liner that fits with a 125 ID in it.

[Jeff Wohlt]

Dag-nabit...I may have to put you on the payroll as my marketing guy...LOL

[mtnbiker94]

Ran mine today on 6s and it ran awesome, very little chine walk and no overheating in the drive line. However....I did toast my motor, about 3/4 through the run it started cutting out. Luckily it barely had enough juice to get it back to shore, but this of course wasn't because of the wire drive system!

[Jeff Wohlt]

Glad to hear. Sorry to hear about the motor...now you can step it up :) Throw a 4082 in it on 6S

[mtnbiker94]

Yeah I love it! And I've already called traxxas about it and got an RMA, now i just gotta wait...then once that gets to slow I'll eventually upgrade

[Rcforever27]

Just got my wire drives and couplers from Jeff today.... Can't wait until the rest of my parts come off backorder.... Bare hull, brass tubing and liners....... Can't do much driveline stuff without the hull.... Anyways they look good Jeff! Keep up good work ! One question, you still have to grease these wire drives correct? Thanks again! Fast service and shipping also !

[Jeff Wohlt]

Heck yes you need to lube it. I like any waterproof synthetic wheel bearing grease (walmart- Penzoil) and then I drip a little oil on it as well. I do the same with the stub end.

[Rcforever27]

Lol ok i have grim racer grease and Prather cable grease..... Will do.... Thanks again!

[bdp1174]

Hey Jeff I made an order on Saturday for a spartan wire drive, a .078 collet a .150 collet a drivedog and a prop nut.Did I get all the right stuff and any idea when they might ship?
(Brandon Peterson is the name on order)
Thanks again,
I look forward to trying this wire drive out.

[Jeff Wohlt]

I am trying to catch up. I got some 5mm SS shaft that is not straight so wiating on some more. It should go out in the next day or so.