Clutch that turns rear dif into Spool?
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Clutch that turns rear dif into Spool?
In the new Xtreme Rc mag, there is a mention that the new mugen prototype has a rear dif that has a kind of clutch that when at speed locks and turns in to a spool. Does anyone know anything about this? Sounds very interesting and new, but opinions on pros and cons?
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Re: Clutch that turns rear dif into Spool?
It works just like the Kawahara Neg Diff. The finger-type clutch will engage and lock the diff case at high speed; hence, the solid axle action. At slow speed, the clutch will not engage; thus, the bevel gears work as normal diff operation.
Originally posted by edseb
In the new Xtreme Rc mag, there is a mention that the new mugen prototype has a rear dif that has a kind of clutch that when at speed locks and turns in to a spool. Does anyone know anything about this? Sounds very interesting and new, but opinions on pros and cons?
In the new Xtreme Rc mag, there is a mention that the new mugen prototype has a rear dif that has a kind of clutch that when at speed locks and turns in to a spool. Does anyone know anything about this? Sounds very interesting and new, but opinions on pros and cons?
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So at low speeds, which tends to be in turns, it will have the advantage of more traction, but at speed, it has power for straights, etc.? Is my thinking correct?