slayyer

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hey ive got a few questions about ceramic bearings. i know a buddy of mine that races said they were a good upgrade. i was looking at the ACER ceramic bearings. he was telling me that if you got them, you wouldnt need to change out your bearings for over 1 year. what performance do you get out of these bearings? smoother???

Frank L

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I did not like them in the clutch bell but they are great inside the engine.

slayyer

iTrader: (29)

what about all around the buggy? im thinking about getting the set for the whole buggy.

slayyer

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do you think its worth paying the $90 for it??

imaxx21

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i didnt like them, sure they might have been a bit smoother, but nothing outstanding

in nitro offroad bearings are disposable items IMO, none will last forever

the only way to get your money's worth with the ceramics is to take them out every time you clean your car and clean and re-oil them

i'd rather just spend $1 and replace one if it doesnt feel smooth

slayyer

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yea i know what you mean!

cary

iTrader: (67)

I found that they are smooth at first and I did like them BUT
for me ( I hate to clean bearings) I think they cost to much
the mantes is to much to keep them in good shape so for me
Avid bearing at $1ea is the way to go they get gritty or dirty
just toss the old ones put in new ones no mess no fuss

slayyer

iTrader: (29)

yea my LHS stocks the boca bearings for $1 a piece so i have tons of spare bearings in my box.

imaxx21

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id put that $90 towards tires or fuel...

slayyer

iTrader: (29)

yea i do need some new tires! has anyone got the new calibers from proline yet?? the LHS is still waiting to get them in! if you have them let me know how you like them

cary

iTrader: (67)

liked them in practise hook up good in the dry dusty track
got them in soft so we will see how long they last this weekend

slayyer

iTrader: (29)

cool. i cant wait to get some. im using city blocks right now.

Frank L

iTrader: (148)

+1 on the $1 bearings. The only bearings I bother cleaning are the clutch bell bearings - you have to take the grease out of them anyway to get a consistent clutch. All the other bearings in the car are replaced as needed. I use to use the stock losi bearings and I find no difference with protek or avid $1 bearings. I couldn't imagine taking every bearing out in the drive train every time I cleaned the car and ran them through the bearing blaster, that would add hours to the maintenance process. For a few bucks, toss and replace.

I tried out the caliber tread this weekend with Cary and they worked very well when the track was packed and just slightly damp underneath, dry on top. As the track dried out they got a little loose but still better than what I usually run city blocks or i beams. I think proline has raised the bar again.

JAMMINKRAZY

iTrader: (17)

Another +1 to cheapo $1 bearings, and the fact that offroad bearings are disposable items. When they get gritty, toss em.

token

I order a complete set of boca Econo bearings for like 20 shipped to my door. and they give you every bearing you need.