4LikesXray t4'15
11-08-2014, 10:27 PM
#633
If you like spools then you'll be golden, but if you like front gear diffs prepare to spend some cash for one (I think it's like $60).
You'll probably also want some DCJs up front, there are a number of options. The Xray ones are expensive as hell ($50 for one... yes, just one) and you have to make sure you use high quality loctite or they fall apart. RSD DCJs are very nice and much more economical (and use rings instead of set screws, yey!), as are "Version 2" of the Spec-R (see discussion on the previous pages).
That's basically it. The car is solid. Any other options will depend on what class you want to run and on what track surface.
11-09-2014, 06:09 AM
#635
Drive it first and the car will tell you what you need.
Spurs and pinions are a must have, but I assume you might have some of these if you've had cars before. If not, just ask about at your club what sort of gearing you need and figure out the range of pinions/spurs you might want.
If you're thinking of ordering on the web and want to have everything in one order, again, take a trip to your local track and ask around.
Asking here you might end up buying stuff you'll never need.
11-09-2014, 11:34 PM
#637
Hi everyone. Sorry for the long wait on the Gear Diff Cups for the Tamiya DCJ's. Production has just been completed and they are undergoing final inspection. They will be up on our website in the next few days.
It's good to have options.
11-12-2014, 04:42 AM
#639
Tech Apprentice
I've had a couple sets of the Spec-R v2's that were phenomenal for the cost. They lasted forever and were a great price.
HOWEVER, that has changed with the new P8 version that has replaced them. The first set I got the axles snapped, both of them within 4 packs. The first snapped when I tried to tighten the wheel nut before my second run. The second snapped when I had a light board tap, nothing that I would have expected to snap an axle.
I would strongly suggest avoiding the new P8 version of the Spec-R shafts.
HOWEVER, that has changed with the new P8 version that has replaced them. The first set I got the axles snapped, both of them within 4 packs. The first snapped when I tried to tighten the wheel nut before my second run. The second snapped when I had a light board tap, nothing that I would have expected to snap an axle.
I would strongly suggest avoiding the new P8 version of the Spec-R shafts.
11-12-2014, 01:43 PM
#640
Tech Initiate
Spider x, the spur that it comes with is more of a mod class spur....so you'll need to replace that as you're building preferably. I switched to the 64pitch spur.
11-12-2014, 09:15 PM
#641
11-12-2014, 10:28 PM
#642
They're listed on the Smokem website now http://shop.smokem-racing.com/Smokem...CJs_p_199.html
11-13-2014, 11:30 PM
#644
I liked the V2s once I had the retaining clips on in the correct direction. They held up just fine, but then again I was using them in a 25.5 class so not that much power flowing through them. I have no experience with the new P8 version, but the above experience sounds bad.
The RSD DCJs are very good. Fit and finish is great, just keep them lubricated as they can develop some surface rust (at least it looks like rust). Very little play and come together (and stay together) without a problem, those would be my recommendation.
The RSD DCJs are very good. Fit and finish is great, just keep them lubricated as they can develop some surface rust (at least it looks like rust). Very little play and come together (and stay together) without a problem, those would be my recommendation.