Xray T1
#46
Carbide and ceramic diff balls are an excellent upgrade. Go to http://acerracing.com/ for the diff balls.
#47
Tech Apprentice
Thanks for the help. I talked with Atomic and they should have the parts some time next week. They were out of the front suspension stuff, one-way and bars. Hope to get the car on the track in the next month.
MK
MK
#48
Re: Gritty Diff?
Originally posted by Joe
I would have checked new diff rings but my LHS doesn't have any. I don't get it. Anyone have any ideas?
I would have checked new diff rings but my LHS doesn't have any. I don't get it. Anyone have any ideas?
I've been using this method since I bought the car...... over 150 packs and probably 5-6 rebuilds and I'm still on my original diff rings!
Before anyone mentions anything about being "cheap" I would recommend they try it first.... My diffs are easily smoother than the original setup !
#49
Thanks
Cool, thanks for the replies. Unfortunately, it's still gritty. Looks like I'll just have to buy new rings and balls.
#51
RCCadet, yes I did. It looked fine to me. Polishing the diff rings did help a little, but not much. Oh well.
#54
Originally posted by Joe
RCCadet, yes I did. It looked fine to me. Polishing the diff rings did help a little, but not much. Oh well.
RCCadet, yes I did. It looked fine to me. Polishing the diff rings did help a little, but not much. Oh well.
#55
DTM: Joe said he checked every thing in the diff halves. It puzzles me too. I was thinking that the parts in one of the output halves were not assembled correctly but he said he checked it all. It doesn't seem right some how considering I've had my kit (1st batch) since March and the rear diff is smoooooth!
I have my car in pieces right now and removed the shieldings from the bearing for a good cleaning. My one-way is in need of a cleaning. As much as I have run the car lately I will have to break it down twice a month if not after every weekend of racing.
I have my car in pieces right now and removed the shieldings from the bearing for a good cleaning. My one-way is in need of a cleaning. As much as I have run the car lately I will have to break it down twice a month if not after every weekend of racing.
#56
#57
Oh dear Manticore....... thats a lot of money on upgrades that you have just introduced!!!!
#58
Originally posted by RCCadet
DTM: Joe said he checked every thing in the diff halves. It puzzles me too. I was thinking that the parts in one of the output halves were not assembled correctly but he said he checked it all. It doesn't seem right some how considering I've had my kit (1st batch) since March and the rear diff is smoooooth!
DTM: Joe said he checked every thing in the diff halves. It puzzles me too. I was thinking that the parts in one of the output halves were not assembled correctly but he said he checked it all. It doesn't seem right some how considering I've had my kit (1st batch) since March and the rear diff is smoooooth!
If you have the large dia ring against the head of the screw instead the rotation of the thrust bearing will mean the rotation of the larger diameter ring which may be rubbing against the inside of the diff. This ring is normally static. Maybe a possibility....?!
#59
I built my two diff out of stock box. they are great and i dont see any problem with the diff. are you guy just too picky?
#60
I've got to admit that my car runs better (handling more predictable) when the diffs are slightly gritty than when they are super smooth! Maybe its just an excuse of mine to delay rebuilding the diffs!