GT8 Class--buggy-based on road electric!
#541
I probably don't run mine quite that tight, it would be easy to overheat the plastic. I use the paper between the gear method, it has never let me down. Even running a spool in the center diff did not hurt the gear, but I'm not racing...
#542
Diff fluid
What are you guys who are running the Tekno DM-1 conversion doing for Diff fluid? I'm seeing the 500k being run in the center diff, but what about front/rear? 5k/3K? Also, when doing mechanical brakes are you guys running front/rear disc, or should that even matter if you're running 500k center diff fluid?
Thanks,
Mark
Thanks,
Mark
#543
I have a question, i am setting up a ofna ultra gtp2E with a tekin rx8 and 2050 motor, what ride height are you guys typically running on your cars?
#544
Mark,
Most of the guys I have seen running the Ofna DM-1 as an e-car are using the 2 speed, not a center diff. Thats the beauty of the Tekno conversion it was designed with the 2 speed in mind.
My GT-E has a diff because fitting a 2 speed and brake servo is much tougher with the conversions that are out there for Kyosho's. I don't miss the 2 speed though, the MM with 4S and 2200 kv motor is plenty fast and will be ballistic with a 5 or 6S battery.
Most of the guys I have seen running the Ofna DM-1 as an e-car are using the 2 speed, not a center diff. Thats the beauty of the Tekno conversion it was designed with the 2 speed in mind.
My GT-E has a diff because fitting a 2 speed and brake servo is much tougher with the conversions that are out there for Kyosho's. I don't miss the 2 speed though, the MM with 4S and 2200 kv motor is plenty fast and will be ballistic with a 5 or 6S battery.
#546
Tight tracks require lighter oil in the rear so the car will rotate. High speed tracks with fast turns need heavier oil in the front and rear. A good starting point would be 30k in the front and 10k in the rear.
#549
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Originally Posted by TYLORD
I am running a mixture of mobil 1 bearing grease and 100k diff fluid in my front and center diff, and it handles very well.
Thats what i run. Centre diff, i packed it with only mobil 1. Front I'm running a xrays active diff (so I run specific oil for it) rear mixture of mobil 1 and 3000 silicon diff oil.
#550
Mark,
Most of the guys I have seen running the Ofna DM-1 as an e-car are using the 2 speed, not a center diff. Thats the beauty of the Tekno conversion it was designed with the 2 speed in mind.
My GT-E has a diff because fitting a 2 speed and brake servo is much tougher with the conversions that are out there for Kyosho's. I don't miss the 2 speed though, the MM with 4S and 2200 kv motor is plenty fast and will be ballistic with a 5 or 6S battery.
Most of the guys I have seen running the Ofna DM-1 as an e-car are using the 2 speed, not a center diff. Thats the beauty of the Tekno conversion it was designed with the 2 speed in mind.
My GT-E has a diff because fitting a 2 speed and brake servo is much tougher with the conversions that are out there for Kyosho's. I don't miss the 2 speed though, the MM with 4S and 2200 kv motor is plenty fast and will be ballistic with a 5 or 6S battery.
Which mobil 1? Going to pickup 500k diff fluid on the way home tonight.
Mark
#551
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Yeah I have been running the Mobil 1 with a 25% mixture of 100k Mugen diff fluid. I used to run the 500k diff fluid but like the Mobil 1 more. I run this same mixture in both the front and center diff. I haven't tried the Mobil 1 by itself yet, but plan to this weekend.
The Mobil 1 bearing grease is bright red and is very cheap. It can be found at any auto supply store. Comes in a tube or a silver can. You can even buy it at Amain.
The Mobil 1 bearing grease is bright red and is very cheap. It can be found at any auto supply store. Comes in a tube or a silver can. You can even buy it at Amain.
#552
Wow 100k in the front. What type of track are you running it on ?. I run mainly oval, so I thought to start off with 30k up front.
#553
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I run on a parking lot track that is basically set up as a large 1/10 scale track. It has a couple of large straights and a big sweeper, but other than that fairly technical. I like having the and exit speed out of the corners. It feels like my 1/10 car set up this way.
#554
Oh, one other setup question, what do you guys run for ride height on these? I don't think 6mm is going to cut it.
Last edited by markw; 09-28-2010 at 11:58 AM.