TLR 22-4 2.0 Race Kit Thread!
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#46
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There probably wont be an upgrade kit coming...history says they don't sell well. It would be best for those want to upgrade to the 2.0 to sell your current car for some $$....put some $$ with it and get the 2.0. There is the benefit of new pulleys/belts/bearings/driveshafts etc. with a new kit.
#47
I really don't think there will be a durability issue with the new diffs. I've seen them firsthand and they look superb
#49
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Ok, im not the most experienced guy on here yet but im gettin better each time out. Having said that, I love my 224 and durability wise it has been fine I think and considering that it has had to endure my learning curve I have broken 1 front arm so far and a rear universal. Hopefully I havent just cursed my car! LOL!
With that said, the 2.0 looks nice but I think that it is BS that TLR didn't make the gear diffs a drop in fit for the 1.0. Hopefully the front arms are a bolt on fit but considering the direction of most manufacturers today they probably don't fit either!
In any case not sure if I am gonna upgrade yet or not because I really like my 224 as it is right now. Hopefully TLR possibly puts together an upgrade kit for those that just wanna possibly upgrade there current car.
Something with the gear diffs, rear hubs, cva's, etc....
Either way can't wait to see this when my buddy gets his built!
With that said, the 2.0 looks nice but I think that it is BS that TLR didn't make the gear diffs a drop in fit for the 1.0. Hopefully the front arms are a bolt on fit but considering the direction of most manufacturers today they probably don't fit either!
In any case not sure if I am gonna upgrade yet or not because I really like my 224 as it is right now. Hopefully TLR possibly puts together an upgrade kit for those that just wanna possibly upgrade there current car.
Something with the gear diffs, rear hubs, cva's, etc....
Either way can't wait to see this when my buddy gets his built!
But yes, would have been great if they could have done that AND achieved their design and improvement goals.
#50
The front belt cover wasn't a particularly bad part of maintenance, the real issue was that you had to remove both the front and rear belt covers to get at the center cover -- changing a spur meant taking pretty much the entire car apart. On the 2.0 it sounds like the rear cover is now independant, but you'll still need to remove the front cover to get the middle cover off.
75% of the time I've been in my 1.0's drivetrain has been due to crunchy worn out ball diffs, having the new gear diffs should mean a lot less maintenance in general. Easier to access belt covers are just icing on the cake for when you do blow a bearing, belt, or pulley
#51
Frank had a great explainer on the Facebook Live event today, basically the smallest design for a reliable gear diff that could handle the torque of a modern brushless system was 2mm wider than the old ball diffs -- so the belt covers had to be changed to fit. The new chassis also has a lot of other changes that should minimize weight and make flex more consistent side to side.
You'll still have the option to use the ball diffs from your 1.0 car by putting a 1mm spacer on each side of the diff before installing (these spacers are included in the 2.0 kit).
#53
Does anyone know when they will be available?
#55
Does anyone know if the bell cranks and steering parts are the same?
#56