Acer Bearings again
03-13-2005, 12:59 AM
#1
Acer Bearings again
I just got some ceramic nitride bearings from acer.
I know I have posted this thread before, and I recall someone telling me to run the bearings stock for about 10-15 runs.
But I can't find my thread again, so just decided to start a new one.
I was just wondering, 10-15 runs on the track? at 1/2 throttle free spinning? or how should I break the bearings in?
I know I have posted this thread before, and I recall someone telling me to run the bearings stock for about 10-15 runs.
But I can't find my thread again, so just decided to start a new one.
I was just wondering, 10-15 runs on the track? at 1/2 throttle free spinning? or how should I break the bearings in?
03-13-2005, 01:36 AM
#2
Tech Apprentice
Dont spend 10-15 runs on the track at half throttle, that is a waste of time. if you want to break them in, just break them in on the car; i dont think you need that long though, maybe 1-2 packs
03-13-2005, 08:17 AM
#4
So just run them in at full throttle on the track?
Just another question, how "crashable" are these bearings?
Just another question, how "crashable" are these bearings?
03-13-2005, 11:06 AM
#5
Tech Regular
I got a set of these once, if I remember correctly they are very durable 
03-13-2005, 12:53 PM
#6
thanks,
walls tend to jump infront of me.
SO should I break in my bearings racing?
walls tend to jump infront of me.
SO should I break in my bearings racing?
03-13-2005, 01:55 PM
#7
any help?????
>_< sorry i just do not have time to look through all those bearing threads.....
Just a quick concisely described method to break in those bearings is what i need.
>_< sorry i just do not have time to look through all those bearing threads.....
Just a quick concisely described method to break in those bearings is what i need.
03-13-2005, 02:03 PM
#8
Rcnewb,
Here is your old thread....
http://www.rctech.net/forum/showthre...highlight=ACER
From what i have read over the past year is that most people recomend putting them in your car and running them like for a couple normal race DAYS and they should be broken in. Then after that, you spray them out and put a drop of oil in them. A few people have mentioned that they like to try to spray them out before they install them in the car for the first time and it seems 75% of the time that causes problems. Just install them out of the package and go.
Good Luck,
Blake
Here is your old thread....
http://www.rctech.net/forum/showthre...highlight=ACER
From what i have read over the past year is that most people recomend putting them in your car and running them like for a couple normal race DAYS and they should be broken in. Then after that, you spray them out and put a drop of oil in them. A few people have mentioned that they like to try to spray them out before they install them in the car for the first time and it seems 75% of the time that causes problems. Just install them out of the package and go.
Good Luck,
Blake
03-13-2005, 02:08 PM
#9
performance improvement?
What kind of improvement do you think you get from swapping out to after market bearings - is it worth it - how much for set and who carries them?
03-13-2005, 02:16 PM
#10
Ducati-Rider,
The Ceramics are very very free, a lot less drag in the drivetrain and will last much longer than the regular steel bearings that usually come in a kit. Some people have said they have used them in the same car for 2 years or more and they are not gritty or worn out. Only issue i have heard is that since the balls are much harder they are a bit more brittle and in a hard crash they can get destroyed. Since they cost about 100-200 dollars a set, breaking them in a crash can be costly
You can get acers directly from them at....
http://www.acerracing.com/index.html
Blake
The Ceramics are very very free, a lot less drag in the drivetrain and will last much longer than the regular steel bearings that usually come in a kit. Some people have said they have used them in the same car for 2 years or more and they are not gritty or worn out. Only issue i have heard is that since the balls are much harder they are a bit more brittle and in a hard crash they can get destroyed. Since they cost about 100-200 dollars a set, breaking them in a crash can be costly
You can get acers directly from them at....http://www.acerracing.com/index.html
Blake
03-13-2005, 02:20 PM
#11
Tech Rookie
Aftermarket Bearings
I tried the RC4LESS ceramic bearings in my TC3. These things were killer to say the least! My drive train spun like a pan car. Also saved a bunch of money over the other two major brands. I know he has complete sets for TC3 & Losi xxxs but also has individual sizes.
Tom
Tom
03-13-2005, 05:06 PM
#12
Tech Regular
The way I destroy wheel bearings, i'd consider ceramics only for diffs, outdrives and input shafts myself.
must stay between the walls without touching... that can be the hard part
must stay between the walls without touching... that can be the hard part
03-13-2005, 05:11 PM
#13
thx for finding the thread back blake. I am just going to make some practice laps with them.
I don't know about the performance of after market bearings since this is my first set, but my steel ones have been screwed to the point where they won't spin anymore, and i needed new bearings.
So i decided togive acer bearings a try. i just hope they are crashable as walls seem to jump infront of me often.
I heard the ones attached to the axles (forgot the name for that part)... but it has 2 bearings in it... and holds the axles... get damaged first....
Would it be better to get steel bearings for the 8 bearings there?
I don't know about the performance of after market bearings since this is my first set, but my steel ones have been screwed to the point where they won't spin anymore, and i needed new bearings.
So i decided togive acer bearings a try. i just hope they are crashable as walls seem to jump infront of me often.
I heard the ones attached to the axles (forgot the name for that part)... but it has 2 bearings in it... and holds the axles... get damaged first....
Would it be better to get steel bearings for the 8 bearings there?
03-13-2005, 05:16 PM
#14
Tech Regular
Thats what I do rcnewb, I get relatively cheap bearings for the wheel hubs. I seem to destroy at least 1 pair about every 2 race nights...
03-13-2005, 05:17 PM
#15
Rcnewb,
The bearings in the front steering knuckles will more than likely take the most abuse from head on crashing. The 4 bearings in the rear uprights shouldnt be so bad unless you are drifting into walls and smacking them sideways. If you are worried about damaging them, i would install all of them except for the front steering knuckles, you will still notice an improvement with all the others installed.
Blake
The bearings in the front steering knuckles will more than likely take the most abuse from head on crashing. The 4 bearings in the rear uprights shouldnt be so bad unless you are drifting into walls and smacking them sideways. If you are worried about damaging them, i would install all of them except for the front steering knuckles, you will still notice an improvement with all the others installed.
Blake