Traxxas 272R Tips and Tricks

Want to get your Traxxas 272R Magnum transmission as smooth and free as possible? In this video, I tear down my race-prepped Traxxas 272R Magnum transmission and walk through the tips, tricks, and modifications I use to reduce drivetrain drag and get everything operating as freely as possible. Chapter List: 00:00 Intro & Overview 01:40 Gear Lapping Compound & Process 06:38 Bearing Prep & Shield Removal 08:37 Cleaning Bearings & Lubrication 11:59 Inspecting & Oiling Transmission Gears 13:22 Differential Setup & Spider Gear Mod 16:00 Diff Reassembly & Screw Tension 21:08 Assembling Case Halves & Screw Placement 26:45 Case Tension & Hand Drag Check 29:53 Leaf Blower Coast-Down Demonstration 32:10 Race Prep Summary & Outro I cover both my initial prep on a brand-new 272R and the regular maintenance I perform after it's been race-prepped. These are techniques I've developed and experimented with on my own race cars. I'm not saying this is the only way to build a 272R—I'm showing you what I do and what I've found works for my setup. If you've got your own Traxxas 272R tips or tricks, drop them in the comments. I'd like to hear what other racers are doing. If you find the video useful, hit the Like button and subscribe to Fast as Hale Racing. More RC setup, maintenance, testing, and race-prep videos are coming. 🏁 FAST AS HALE RACING 🏁 You gotta be Fast as Hale to beat us. ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The modifications and techniques shown in this video are based on my personal experience and are performed at your own risk. Some modifications may reduce component life, cause damage, or void manufacturer warranties. Fast as Hale Racing is not responsible for damage, injury, or loss resulting from the use of the information shown in this video. #FastAsHaleRacing #Traxxas272R #Traxxas #RCRacing #RCOvalRacing #TraxxasModified #TraxxasLateModel #RCMaintenance #RCTips #272R