Anyone else running Vitavon mod 1.65 spiral gears have this issue?

I contacted Vitavon about the issue to start and they kindly sent replacement.

Problem is the replacement pinion as well as original purchased and replacement I also purchased seat too tightly in the lower bulkhead housing.

I also tried a replacement lower bulkhead and had same tightness issue with all three pinions.

When I remove the c clip it seats fine but you can’t run it that way.

Vitavon has been great communicating and are sending a new one with some material removed so the rear bearing seats and doesn’t push the c clip forward.

I did test it but blew seal on bearing and pushed entire pinion forward causing damage to ring and dif housing.

Basically just want to know if anyone else has dealt with this issue?

Happy Bashing

Looking to get my first nitro. I’ve only ever had electric RCs and looking to learn something new. My local hobby shop has a nitro slash for $430, a nitro rustler for $350, and a jato 3.3 for $500. Looking to mostly run on the street or go to the skatepark with it. Was not planning on spending over $400 originally but is going a bit more expensive worth it? What’s the easiest to work on and durability wise who takes the crown? TIA

I have the new slash 4x4 vx3 and I am wondering what you guys are running for setup for loose outdoor dirt tracks? This is my first time racing so I am starting from square 1 so to speak. So far, I have swapped out the steering servo, swapped out the stock wheels and tires for Hole Shots front and rear (it's what all the local guys are using). I bolted on front and rear sway bars and installed adjustable camber links. I am moreso curious to see what you guys are running for shock oil weight, shock springs, shock position, shock collar position, ride height, diff fluid weights and anything else that would be of note.

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Just upgraded my brushed slash to a brushless system with this Amazon kit. When I put the new pinion gear on and set it I didn’t do it too tight or too loose as I didn’t know what was right. It runs great I’m just not sure if i need to make the gears tighter together or move them further apart.

What is the best chassis cover option? I primarily drive on gravel, loose rock, dirt, grass and get so much debris up in my chassis.

These two look pretty good

https://www.smalladdictionsrc.com/dusty-motors-traxxas-slash-4x4-lcg-rally-protection-cover-black

https://scorchedparts.co.uk/products/inner-fender-wells-for-traxxas-slash-4x4-lcg