Choosing the right differental oil
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Choosing the right differental oil
I own a HPI R40 and have 4 geared differentials on the front and back.
In theory, what would be a good default setup for the oils?
I currently have 5,000K in the front and 50,000k in the back. I am rather unsure how the different oil weights work together and how it ties into understeer (push) and oversteer (loose).
Can anyone please explain to me how it works?
In theory, what would be a good default setup for the oils?
I currently have 5,000K in the front and 50,000k in the back. I am rather unsure how the different oil weights work together and how it ties into understeer (push) and oversteer (loose).
Can anyone please explain to me how it works?
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heavier diff oil = more friction on diff gears = diff closer to being a spool (solid axle)
not sure how it affects understeer or oversteer though, but i have a feeling that the heavier the fluid, the less power you lose during cornering but the more understeer you gain (just a guess)
not sure how it affects understeer or oversteer though, but i have a feeling that the heavier the fluid, the less power you lose during cornering but the more understeer you gain (just a guess)