Dynikus

I finally built my m05 today with all my hop up goodies
unfortunately however, during assembly, I managed to snap one of these little cushions in half while slipping it over my dog bone


they came with my 3 racing gear diff.

1. Should I run these things/ do I need them?
2. do hobby shops generally stock these?

erchn

iTrader: (7)

Yes, you need them, otherwise you can ruin the universal or diff/spool.

Most shops carry them, but there are different sizes.

cheapskate.brok

iTrader: (10)

the thicker your oil, the more frequent you need to change them. Or you could go for steel outdrives which you run without the c-blades/cushions

Dynikus

whelp, none of the hobby shops I went to had them :/
I'm using some pretty thick oil, 300k
The 3 racing gear diff has steel outdrives though

CraigMBA

iTrader: (22)

You need to get some. Missing that part will destroy the outdrive in a couple of laps.

Ask the hobby shop if they have some for another sedan. Tamiya uses two sizes, Associated uses them too.

Dynikus

well I went to 2 shops, and neither shop knew what I was talking about. I'll just order some online
What the hell else are they called? the 3 racing ones are the only ones I can find.

CraigMBA

iTrader: (22)

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=53890

Tamiya calls them a "swing shaft protector".

mikel33

iTrader: (2)

tell them you are looking for the plastic caps a dogbone/driveshaft. Take one of the shafts and one of the cushions with you. If they sell r/c stuff, they'll know what it is.

cplus

iTrader: (11)

Another common name is "C Blade"

Normally either 3, 3.5 or 4mm width.

Here is a link to the 3.5mm 3racing ones;

http://www.rcmart.com/3racing-saku12...a-p-38680.html

When putting them on, use a little shaft grease - less chance of breaking when putting them on (they will still brake when driving though!)