I can't believe how much of a difference the diff really makes... so underrated!
I had been budget racing and re-using some clearly shot rings, thinkin it'd be no big deal, but after pulling my hair out all day looking for rear grip@ the track I rebuilt my diff w/ some new rings (bfast of course) and my car went from loose all over the damn place to pushing to the wall!
so after un-doing everything I had previously done to look for more rear grip my car felt the best it had in MONTHS! (diff rings were about 2 1/2 mo old)
I was on the stand with a shizzle eating grin for the rest of the day.
so does anyone have advice on how to keep their diff from getting blown out? or is this just a suck-it-up and rebuild it regularly kinda thing?
ps... just ordered more rings, and figured I'd try the lubes too for the shootout @ HRH next weekend... send me some lucky ones pleeez!
I can't believe how much of a difference the diff really makes... so underrated!
I had been budget racing and re-using some clearly shot rings, thinkin it'd be no big deal, but after pulling my hair out all day looking for rear grip@ the track I rebuilt my diff w/ some new rings (bfast of course) and my car went from loose all over the damn place to pushing to the wall!
so after un-doing everything I had previously done to look for more rear grip my car felt the best it had in MONTHS! (diff rings were about 2 1/2 mo old)
I was on the stand with a shizzle eating grin for the rest of the day.
so does anyone have advice on how to keep their diff from getting blown out? or is this just a suck-it-up and rebuild it regularly kinda thing?
ps... just ordered more rings, and figured I'd try the lubes too for the shootout @ HRH next weekend... send me some lucky ones pleeez!
Proper break-in and slipper settings are the best way to have your diff last the longest. With the B-Fast diff parts you will definately get a lot more use from the diff between rebuilds.
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I can't believe how much of a difference the diff really makes... so underrated!
I had been budget racing and re-using some clearly shot rings, thinkin it'd be no big deal, but after pulling my hair out all day looking for rear grip@ the track I rebuilt my diff w/ some new rings (bfast of course) and my car went from loose all over the damn place to pushing to the wall!
so after un-doing everything I had previously done to look for more rear grip my car felt the best it had in MONTHS! (diff rings were about 2 1/2 mo old)
I was on the stand with a shizzle eating grin for the rest of the day.
so does anyone have advice on how to keep their diff from getting blown out? or is this just a suck-it-up and rebuild it regularly kinda thing?
ps... just ordered more rings, and figured I'd try the lubes too for the shootout @ HRH next weekend... send me some lucky ones pleeez!
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3) Lightly Coat Diff Balls with Pro Diff Lube, thoroughly lube Thrust Bearing with Pro Thrust Bearing Lube. (or equivalents)
4) Snug diff screw just until gear will not turn while out drives are held.
5) Assemble transmission per manual
6) With assembled transmission in car and car on a stand, hold one rear tire while lightly applying the throttle for about 20 seconds (about 1/4 throttle, No tire swell). Repeat while holding opposite tire.
7) Tighten diff screw about 1/16 of a turn and repeat step 6
8) Repeat step 7 at least two more times.
9) Slowly loosen diff screw a little at a time so rear tire turns with little or no resistance while holding the opposite tire.
10) Slowly re-tighten diff screw a little at a time until resistance is felt while turning one tire and holding the opposite.
Drive car and adjust diff to suit your driving style.
Hi Fred.
I got a new ride, I have a Losi XXX 2wd buggy. I will be needing some new parts.
See you at Classic tomorrow.
2wd seems to be the new hot class.
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Hi Fred.
I got a new ride, I have a Losi XXX 2wd buggy. I will be needing some new parts.
See you at Classic tomorrow.
2wd seems to be the new hot class.
Hey there Doug
Congrats on the new buggy. I will see you at Classic.
I'm still trying to find the perfect method for this. Fred's explanation above is pretty solid but I'm trying to improve it a bit. I break my diffs in with a drill before I put them back in the car. I used to tighten the screw all the way down and then back it off slowly, running the gear with the drill between every 1/8th to quarter turn of the diff screw. Lately, I've been starting with the screw just tight enough to where it won't slip and then running it in the drill for about 30 secs, then tightening it a little at a time until it feels right. This seems to work better than tightening it down all the way first which could start you off with flat spots right off the bat and seems to be a little more forgiving on the thrust bearing as well. By the way Porkey, I like the Megan Fox picture! HA!
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hey, just wanted to reiterate what I know I've read on here previously...
you probably need to keep an eye on your spring in the diff under the t-nut.
I built a new car about 6 mo back, so it isn't that old, but having read it, and having recently realized how little love my diff had been getting, I decided to go ahead and new it all up, new thrust bearings, rings, tnut, and spring
my old diff spring was about 1/8 -3/16th of an inch shorter than the new one even after I had compressed it a few times with some pliers...
the thing looked like it was completely compressed just sitting on my table!
any idea what a regular time frame for replacement on this little puppy is?
I'm still trying to find the perfect method for this. Fred's explanation above is pretty solid but I'm trying to improve it a bit. I break my diffs in with a drill before I put them back in the car. I used to tighten the screw all the way down and then back it off slowly, running the gear with the drill between every 1/8th to quarter turn of the diff screw. Lately, I've been starting with the screw just tight enough to where it won't slip and then running it in the drill for about 30 secs, then tightening it a little at a time until it feels right. This seems to work better than tightening it down all the way first which could start you off with flat spots right off the bat and seems to be a little more forgiving on the thrust bearing as well. By the way Porkey, I like the Megan Fox picture! HA!
hey, just wanted to reiterate what I know I've read on here previously...
you probably need to keep an eye on your spring in the diff under the t-nut.
I built a new car about 6 mo back, so it isn't that old, but having read it, and having recently realized how little love my diff had been getting, I decided to go ahead and new it all up, new thrust bearings, rings, tnut, and spring
my old diff spring was about 1/8 -3/16th of an inch shorter than the new one even after I had compressed it a few times with some pliers...
the thing looked like it was completely compressed just sitting on my table!
any idea what a regular time frame for replacement on this little puppy is?
by the way, I'm talking about an AE diff.
Keep an new spring handy and check out the old one when you do a clean and relube of the diff/thrust.
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