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09-16-2010, 06:49 AM

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Was this on foam tires????

Jaco Blue rubber tires. It's almost identical to the setup he also ran at, I think TCM a few weeks later.

09-16-2010, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Taman

Hi,
is the 3Racing gear diff better for the 416X or the Spec-R?

thanks

3racing is definitely better!

09-16-2010, 02:48 PM

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3racing is definitely better!

Thanks for the reply

09-16-2010, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Tron

I have a few questions:

How much better is the Lipo chassis that Tamiya makes for this?

Some have mentioned flipping the pulleys, is that possible with the stock chassis? Is the purpose of flipping the pulleys to accommodate the wider lipo battery and improve balance? Is it necessary for someone like me who is getting back into on-road after a 20 year hiatus?

My plan is to run RCGT at West Coast. 911 body, Ballistic 21.5 with a Novak Havoc Pro speed control...will the Havoc fit alright?

Do I have to run a shorty steering servo? Any recommendations?

There is plenty of room in the 416 even with a full size servo
Flipping the belts just allows you to centre the weight of the electronics more, which makes the car change direction a fraction better. You can flip the belts on the normal chassis but you need to enlarge the holes under the diff/spool. People have found up to 3 tenths difference with the lipo chassis, personally I've only found it a tenth or so better on most tracks. My smokem FX deck just arrived, I'm keen to see how that compares too

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Originally Posted by Taman

Hi,
is the 3Racing gear diff better for the 416X or the Spec-R?

thanks

They are pretty similar but I prefer the Spec R

09-16-2010, 06:37 PM

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Still cant keep my oil in the Spec-R even with the new style X o rings... What are you guys running for oil in ether of the two gear diffs?

Thanks!

09-16-2010, 08:21 PM

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hey guys wanted to ask what upgrade bearings are you using was looking at the abec35 or acer??

09-16-2010, 10:30 PM

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hey guys wanted to ask what upgrade bearings are you using was looking at the abec35 or acer??

$1 Avid is what I run. There great and one of the best bearings for the money IMO. Check them out, http://www.avidrc.com/

09-17-2010, 12:01 AM

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Still cant keep my oil in the Spec-R even with the new style X o rings... What are you guys running for oil in ether of the two gear diffs?

Thanks!

im running 1,00 kyosho oil in my 3-racing geardiff, tested it wedensday, the car has a lot more traction compare to a normal diff. om also running a geardiff in the front with 300,000 kyosho oil, it gives a little more steering campared to a spool.

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hey guys wanted to ask what upgrade bearings are you using was looking at the abec35 or acer??

im running the steel bearings abec5 with blue rubber seal, the berings are good and im not doing any thing other then put them in my car, no cleaning out the bering before running them. and when the berings not run smooth any more i just throw them out

09-17-2010, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kschu

both fit well into 416x.

3racing gdiff have slop and can be fix with adding 2pcs axle type shim 0.2mm x 2pcs while spec-r gdiff is leaking but can b fix by replacing with latest o-ring..

so the choices is yours...

SPec-r Gdiff

3racing Gdiff

3racing, spec-r and NT-1 gear diff(need modify) i was used.
the best gear diff is xray NT-1 gear diff(rear), durable and good quality!!!

09-17-2010, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jonest

3racing is definitely better!

what??

i think you need to try xray nt-1 gear diff before you say"3racing is definitely better!"

09-17-2010, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by teamsanwa

what??

i think you need to try xray nt-1 gear diff before you say"3racing is definitely better!"

does nt-1 gear diff fit on 416X?

09-17-2010, 04:18 AM

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does nt-1 gear diff fit on 416X?

yes, you need to mod the pulley to fit though

09-17-2010, 05:14 AM

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what??

i think you need to try xray nt-1 gear diff before you say"3racing is definitely better!"

Of course the nt1 would be best as it's metal gear but need modifications. How do you modify it btw? If it's not much work required, I'd like to try one.