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Old 06-10-2008, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Integra
i hate to disagree....but its not......the flywheel gets Gouged by the springs quickly making the shoes stick quite often...and there's no fix for it....well maby there is....but i dunno.....ive gona through 3 flywheels in the last couple months.....im moving on to the M2C version and go from there....as the springs actually LAY down on the flywheel as appose to Stabbing it....Most of u losi guys will know what im talkin about.....and also i found the pins to wear alot faster then a standard FLywheel post would...so i fould myself buying sets of those pins almost Every clutch rebuild...M2c here i come.
I use the steel flywheel on the buggy and dont have this problem. Also, for the pind if you are running the 2comp/2al shoe rotate the pins and they will last a very long time.
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Old 06-10-2008, 11:41 AM
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With the m2c clutch setup can you run normal clutchbells also do you have to flip your motor mounts?
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Old 06-10-2008, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by SCUBA STEVE
When the springs begin to stab into the flywheel just take a small file to it and file the area a little bit to make the surface smooth and "semi flat". As for the pins I do not know... I have never noticed much wear on mine. Hopefully this helps you.... or you can try the m2c... good luck either way

my BRAND NEW flywheel that only has about 3-4 bg races on it is Already Pooched from the springs....and as for my older flywheel...well....i polished the scars out...but they were Right back within a matter of tanks.....im 100% switching to the M2C set-up and the springs Lie on the flywheel and not stab into it like the losi......and Check ur pins...i guarenteed they are worn...especially since u havent replaced en...look at them on the level...ull see what i mean.
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Originally Posted by Camberlink
With the m2c clutch setup can you run normal clutchbells also do you have to flip your motor mounts?
I'm not sure which mount is is but there is one out there that allows this. Be careful though, it does not provide a solution for the decrease of clearance between the carb and the center diff mount, which is already very close.
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Old 06-10-2008, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Davidka
I'm not sure which mount is is but there is one out there that allows this. Be careful though, it does not provide a solution for the decrease of clearance between the carb and the center diff mount, which is already very close.
david, yes losi makes a mount that allows for movement front to back....
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Originally Posted by Integra
my BRAND NEW flywheel that only has about 3-4 bg races on it is Already Pooched from the springs....and as for my older flywheel...well....i polished the scars out...but they were Right back within a matter of tanks.....im 100% switching to the M2C set-up and the springs Lie on the flywheel and not stab into it like the losi......and Check ur pins...i guarenteed they are worn...especially since u havent replaced en...look at them on the level...ull see what i mean.
i ran the same flywheel for 6 gallons last year, i put on a steel one this year with a gallon through it....no problems.......
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Old 06-10-2008, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Integra
my BRAND NEW flywheel that only has about 3-4 bg races on it is Already Pooched from the springs....and as for my older flywheel...well....i polished the scars out...but they were Right back within a matter of tanks.....im 100% switching to the M2C set-up and the springs Lie on the flywheel and not stab into it like the losi......and Check ur pins...i guarenteed they are worn...especially since u havent replaced en...look at them on the level...ull see what i mean.
Just trying to help... good luck in what ever clutch set up you decide.
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Old 06-10-2008, 02:31 PM
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sorry to come off sounding like that SCUBA STEVE...unintentional.
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No Big Deal At All
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Old 06-10-2008, 07:19 PM
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Is m2c the brand ? Where is it available from
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Old 06-10-2008, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by sleek the elite
Is m2c the brand ? Where is it available from

http://m2cracing.com


or A-main or Carolina's....alot of online places carry his stuff.
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Old 06-11-2008, 12:15 PM
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I installed Dynamite extened life aluminum clutch shoes on my 8-t and opened up the clutch after 3/4 to 7/8 of a gallon. To my surprise they are toast. When I mic'd them they were at 21.07 mm. I read that below 23mm it's time to replace them, and they looked worn no noticable driving problems.

Does it sound like normal wear, or should I get more than 3/4 - 7/8 of a gallon out of these shoes?
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Old 06-11-2008, 05:37 PM
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Same thing for me. Three sets of Max-lifes on three different vehicles. All toasted after the second weekend. Mine measured between 22.9 and 23.3 I'll stick with the 7075 KH which I can at least dress up and use again. I usually go 2 gallons minimum with the KH shoes and maintenance.
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Air, would you mind posting me a link to the shoes you are talking about. I'd like to try those. Thanks!
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Not at all

http://www.kingheads.com/product_inf...6a0ae798ad17fa

Available anyplace you can think of, most likely. LOL. 7075 or 6061
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