Draco CVDs

Discontinued

Due to manufacturing costs of this product, I have decided to discontinue the Draco CVDs at this time. I hope in the future I can make these available once again. I still have a small stock of rebuild kits and some spare parts. Please get in touch if there is any further support you need.

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Product Overview

The Draco CVDs are designed and optimised for the HPI Savage Flux vehicles to handle 6S power but also can be used in your Savage XL/X Nitro vehicles. The CVDs are also compatible with Savage based vehicles like the HPI Super 5SC Flux but only using 6S Lipo power. These CVDs are not suitable for 8S Systems. These CVDs can be used in place of the stock 11x123mm HD dogbones and axles on the front and rear of the vehicle. Each pair of CVDs include 17mm hexes for a wider range of wheel and tyre options. The hex incorporates the spacer (HPI113002) allowing your vehicle to have a wider stance like the stock Savage XL and XL Flux and allowing the hexes to be removed easily without losing smaller parts like pins. If you wish to run 1/5th scale wheel and tyre combos, there is an option to purchase 24mm hexes with your CVDs. Like the 17mm hexes these incorporate the spacer and match the width of the XL vehicles. In the store please choose which hexes you`d like with the Draco CVDs and choosing to include both 17 and 24mm hexes can be done in the store.

Please note: When using larger 5th Scale wheels and tyres, parts wear increases due to the extra weight.

Front and Rear CVD`s Features:

CNC Machined 4340 Alloy Steel
Hardened Steel
One-piece Custom 17mm and 24mm hexes
Captured 3x16mm drive pins for easy replacement
Optional 24mm Hex for larger wheels and tyres
Larger 6mm shaft size for Flux power
4 pin mounting points from drive shaft to axle
Captured 3x17mm (or 24mm) pin prevents parts from getting lost when disassembling
Optimised for HPI Savage Flux 6S power!
Available as a pair including your choice of 17mm or 24mm wheel hexes
Rebuild kits are available separately

Included Parts for one pair:

DRA-301 11x123mm CVD Drive Shaft (2) (Fits HPI 86248 9x11x34mm Super HD Outdrives only)
DRA-302 CVD Axle (2)
DRA-303 CVD Joint Coupler (2)
DRA-304 17mm Hex (2)
DRA-304N 17mm Hex Nut (2)
DRA-305 24mm Hex (2) (Optional when choosing the 24mm Hex)
DRA-305N 24mm Hex Nut (2) (Optional when choosing the 24mm Hex)
DRA-305 M3x16mm Pin (2)
DRA-0317P M3x17mm Pin (4)
DRA-0324P M3x24mm Pin (2) (when choosing the 24mm Hex option)
DRA-0404FSS M4x4mm Set Screw (2) (Captures 3x16mm Pin)
DRA-0404SSS M4x4mm Set Screw (2) (Pin to Joint Coupler)
DRA-0505SSS M5x5mm Set Screw (2) (3x17mm Dowel pin to Axle)

A closer look

Draco CVDs

Draco CVDs with 17mm Hexes

The Draco CVDs come with 17mm Hexes for your Savage. This gives you a wide range of aftermarket wheel options.
Draco CVDs with 24mm Hexes

This option includes the 24mm hexes for the Baja wheels and other 5th scale wheel and tyre options.
Please note that larger wheels will increase wear on the CVD components and reduce the life of these components.
CVD Driveshaft

With a shaft thickness of 6mm these drive shafts can handle the torque and power of today’s 6S flux systems and of course are totally suitable for the Savage X4.6 or the power of the LRP .32 nitro engine. The drive shafts are only compatible with the HPI Super HD outdrives with an 11mm diameter.
This set up retains the steering and suspension travel of a stock HPI Savage but with extra durability and strength. The new version now includes captured 3x16mm steel pins allowing you to remove and replace easily when worn simply by loosening the set screw and removing the pin and inserting a new one. This is made easier with a flat area ideal for a 5.5mm wrench.
CVD Axle

The axle has a captured dowel pin which keeps the 17mm or 24mm hex in place when removing the wheel you do not need to worry about losing small pins again. The axle attaches to the drive shaft via one 3x17mm bearing steel dowel pin and a M5x5mm set screw captures the pin keeping the assembly together. There are 4 pairs of holes where this mounts. Once the CVD wears one set of holes then the pin can be moved to another set of holes.
CVD Joint Coupler

This part retains the 3x17mm pin inside the assembly. There will be a M4x4 set screw that captures the pin, and this can be accessed through the unused mounting holes in the axle. With locktite added to the screw, the pin will not fallout.
17mm Hex and 17mm Nut

Using Aluminum 7075-T6 making this part is light and strong. The hex now has the spacer incorporated into the hex as one piece, simplifying the removal of the wheels without losing small components like pins. The nut has a serrated surface to keep the wheel nut from coming loose.
24mm Hex and 24mm Nut

Like the 17mm hex, the 24mm hex is made of 7075-T6 Aluminum and has a one-piece design giving a more rigid set-up for those larger wheels. This part is a complete replacement for the stock spacer, hex nut and locking nut and also comes with a serrated nut for peace of mind.
Rebuild Kit for Draco CVDs with 17mm Hexes
This is a rebuild kit for one pair of Draco CVDs. This kit is customized for the CVDs paired with the 17mm Hexes and includes all parts needed to refresh the CVDs.
Parts included are:
- Draco Joint Couplers (2)
- 3x17mm Pins (4)
- Draco 3x16mm Steel Pins (2)
- M4x4mm Cup Point Set Screws (2)
- M4x4mm Flat Point Set Screws (2)
- M5x5mm Cup Point Set Screws (2)
Rebuild Kit for Draco CVDs with 24mm Hexes
This is a rebuild kit for one pair of Draco CVDs. This kit is customized for the CVDs paired with the 24mm Hexes and includes all parts needed to refresh the CVDs.
Parts included are:
- Draco Joint Couplers (2)
- 3x17mm Pins (2)
- 3x24mm Pins (2)
- Draco 3x16mm Steel Pins (2)
- M4x4mm Cup point Set Screws (2)
- M4x4mm Flat Point Set Screws (2)
- M5x5mm Cup Point Set Screws (2)