Integy CVD vs traxxas CVD

**stinac** · 02-04-2010 06:21 AM

http://www.thetoyz.com/cart/thetoyz_...%201/16%20REVO

http://www.thetoyz.com/cart/thetoyz_...%201/16%20REVO

$29.99 vs $56.99

Did somebody try Integy CVD ?
Is traxxas CVD better for double price?
tnx

**Jim.V** · 02-04-2010 06:25 AM

the integy are more expensive i think.. the description says : Includes two as shown.. and the traxxas doesn't say but i assume there are 4 in the traxxas set

and if you look very closely at the provided pic, you can see it is the exact same pic used for both products.

**stinac** · 02-04-2010 06:39 AM

lol i was watching pic, not reading

tnx

**Core** · 02-04-2010 07:02 AM

those aren't the integy shafts

linky i know these are for the slash, but the revo ones are the same. the cup attaches to the output shaft of the diff with a grub screw rather than the traxxas shafts that replace the output shaft/cup on the diff itself. they're a bit of a pain to install but i've been happy with the traxxas drives and integy center for some time now.

**mass-tmaxx** · 02-04-2010 07:05 AM

yes Integy only gives you 2 shafts so the price for 4 is similar . Traxxas ones take a while to install ........

**OffshoreMetal** · 02-04-2010 08:13 AM

Like Core said , The Integy one on the toyz doesnt have the right picture.
The integy ones are easier to install but they cost a little more since its for two only.
So Integy : 59.98
Vs
Traxxas : 56.99

Ill go with Traxxas even if they are a pain to install.

**stinac** · 02-04-2010 08:19 AM

Originally Posted by OffshoreMetal

Like Core said , The Integy one on the toyz doesnt have the right picture.
The integy ones are easier to install but they cost a little more since its for two only.
So Integy : 59.98
Vs
Traxxas : 56.99

Ill go with Traxxas even if they are a pain to install.

i wouldnt agree its pain to install, it is fun and relaxing for nerves

**Core** · 02-04-2010 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by stinac

i wouldnt agree its pain to install, it is fun and relaxing for nerves

have at it then.

while you're installing them it's a great opportunity to..
check bearings
check diffs
shim diffs
change/add diff oil
clean out bulks

...and possibly do other upgrade like rpm arms, hr carriers or center diff since most of the front & rear end will be broken down anyway.

**Wiggy Fuzz** · 02-04-2010 12:20 PM

i'd stick with the traxxas ones. the integy way of doing things means you still have to keep the pin screws. which means more parts to worry about if the pin screws fall out.

**Core** · 02-04-2010 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by Wiggy Fuzz

i'd stick with the traxxas ones they collect less hair. the integy way of doing things means you still have to keep the pin screws which collect hair. which means more parts to worry about if the pin screws fall out and collect hair.

this is what i read.

**MfizzleS62** · 02-04-2010 06:04 PM

+1 on the traxxas cvd I have em and they are perfect... yeah its more work to install but its part of the fun for me I like spending the time for nice upgrades its no fun to spend $60 bucks and just put em on in 5 min... this kept me busy for a few hours...

**sefrayser** · 02-04-2010 06:44 PM

What is so hard about installing the Traxxas CVD's??

**lewis26** · 02-04-2010 07:42 PM

It says includes all 4 as shown for the integy ones....

Am I missing something here?

**icrashalot** · 02-04-2010 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by lewis26

It says includes all 4 as shown for the integy ones....

Am I missing something here?

I noticed that myself...

**71dsp** · 02-04-2010 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by sefrayser

What is so hard about installing the Traxxas CVD's??

You need to disassemble the front and rear diffs (which require you to disassemble the front and rear gearboxes) to install the drive cups for the CVDs in the diffs. It's a much more solid design than adapting the drive cups to the stock diff outdrives.

**lewis26** · 02-04-2010 08:41 PM

Just emailed RJ at the toyz, and asked a few questions:
1. Why the same picture is used for both.
2. If they really include all 4 for $30
3. If they replace the diff internals, or screw on like the stockers (I'm 99% positive they are like the stockers)

**MitchD** · 02-04-2010 09:07 PM

$44.78 here,http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

**Grand National** · 02-04-2010 09:08 PM

I actually saw the Traxxas ones as a great buy. If you buy online, I think the username is hopmeup, they give you the Traxxas CVD's to you for around $50 shipped. When I was in the process of installing, I got a chance to fill up my diffs and make sure everything was working properly. Plus it is actually fun to rip it apart

. If it's your first time, it will take a while but your just learning how to do it. I spent around 6 hours on and off working on them, but was worth it. Since then I haven't drove it, so I don't have any feedback on them, but hopefully I will be receiving my motor wire converters tomorrow. They seem to be pretty good as far as strength.

**Core** · 02-05-2010 06:21 AM

hopmeup is a great seller. i've purchased a lot of things from that ebay store and have always been happy with the price and shipping.

+1 for hopmeup

**stinac** · 02-05-2010 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by stinac

http://www.thetoyz.com/cart/thetoyz_...%201/16%20REVO

this could be it
http://www.toadztoyz.com/Shop/Contro...id/0/SFV/32938

**lewis26** · 02-05-2010 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by stinac

this could be it
http://www.toadztoyz.com/Shop/Contro...id/0/SFV/32938

That is what they look like, but those are for the slash and not the e-revo.

RJ responded and said that is the price for all 4.

**Wiggy Fuzz** · 02-05-2010 01:24 PM

for some reason i can see the end bits getting chewed off immediately. unrelated, but i once bought a similar dog bone set for my old tamiya, from year racing! (they have an exclamation mark in their name. i will refrain from using it now)

on a brushed setup with nimh batteries, the end pieces simply wore down to stumps. the metal was so soft i could almost cut it with scissors. it's like the metal was from a coat hanger and the paint made it look thicker. well annoyed, it took 3 week to arrive from hong kong, too.

**lewis26** · 02-07-2010 03:35 PM

Just ordered some Integy CVD's. They are cheaper than the traxxas ones, and since nobody has had issues with the centers, I figured I'll be the Guinea pig to try the outers.

I'll let everyone know how they are when they get here and take pics of them. By the pictures, they should be exactly like the traxxas ones.

**insane merv** · 02-07-2010 06:18 PM

let us know how they work out. i'm waiting on the gpm ones,wish i had of waited there not getting good reviews.

**lewis26** · 02-07-2010 09:26 PM

Will do. The GPM ones look over engineered, and very heavy. I am hoping the integy ones are decent though.

**Wiggy Fuzz** · 02-08-2010 02:14 AM

somebody hasn't had much good to say about the gpm ones.

http://monster.traxxas.com/showthread.php?t=508133

**Orgnoi1** · 02-08-2010 05:33 AM

I am tagging this... I would love to put some quality CVDs on my minis... well and my 1/10 as well... but gonna start small...

**Krispy** · 02-08-2010 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by lewis26

Just ordered some Integy CVD's. They are cheaper than the traxxas ones, and since nobody has had issues with the centers, I figured I'll be the Guinea pig to try the outers.

I'll let everyone know how they are when they get here and take pics of them. By the pictures, they should be exactly like the traxxas ones.

Looking forward to your review.

*Subscribed*

**DwarF** · 02-10-2010 09:25 PM

Where's that review?

**lewis26** · 02-10-2010 09:31 PM

Haven't got them yet. They should come tomorrow.

**lewis26** · 02-11-2010 11:43 AM

They just got dropped off and to my surprise, they are not like the slash ones where you just replace the yoke. These also require disassembling of the diffs.

They look exactly like the Traxxas ones. Hopefully should install them today or tomorrow.

**MfizzleS62** · 02-11-2010 02:44 PM

they look like a copy of the traxxas ones..... Except the shiny coating and nice finish..

**Wiggy Fuzz** · 02-11-2010 03:03 PM

they look EXACTLY like the traxxas ones - even right down to the packaging foam.

is the axle itself metal like the traxxas one, or is it plastic here?

**lewis26** · 02-11-2010 03:16 PM

It is metal.

**lewis26** · 02-11-2010 06:48 PM

Just installed them. Installed just like the traxxas ones. I put 50k diff oil in the front and rear, and 100k in my center.

The look and work very well so far. Will have to see how they hold up.

Honestly, they look like they could be traxxas ones repackaged. even the foam they come in is like the traxxas stuff.

**BAC5.2** · 02-11-2010 07:27 PM

There must be some catch. I should have ordered the Integy ones instead of the Traxxas ones if they really are the same...

**shadow21** · 02-11-2010 08:04 PM

To be honest with you guys i own the traxxas CVD's. I bent the rears in less than 5 minutes. They are not that hot of a ticket for 50 bucks. Its a pain to put them on and pretty much useless if you do anything other than granny drive.............

**Krispy** · 02-11-2010 10:25 PM

Originally Posted by shadow21

To be honest with you guys i own the traxxas CVD's. I bent the rears in less than 5 minutes. They are not that hot of a ticket for 50 bucks. Its a pain to put them on and pretty much useless if you do anything other than granny drive.............

Wow. That's the first thing I heard bad about them. I just installed the traxxas Cvds.

What were you doing (non granny wise)?.

**lewis26** · 02-11-2010 10:31 PM

Installed
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y29...o/IMG_0517.jpg

And one of the whole truck:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y29...o/IMG_0519.jpg

**MfizzleS62** · 02-11-2010 11:37 PM

Looks good Lots of Bling. get some run time let us know how it is...

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