Originally Posted by
Adam B
Well, I thought I knew what FFG stood for until this weekend. Under peer pressure I installed a FFG set up on my 700L, now I know it means F'ing frustrated guy. The right dog bone would pop out, even after doing the pin fix. The gearbox has more travel to the left then right for sure. The set up didn't have the top deck, would a top deck help solve this also?
I as well....
Originally Posted by
geeunit1014
If the gearbox has more travel one way, you might not have it on straight. I would double check first that the tube is straight via where it mounts on the rear bulkhead, and then check that the front gearbox is straight relative to that where the front gearbox bolts on. It should travel about the same both ways, at least mine does
I have not run a topdeck and I have had 0 issues with anything happening with 0 precautions to prevent it, other than having no shims under the am06s. Anyone who saw me last week when I was a little sick knows I hit some crap hard too
Done that about 6 times
Originally Posted by
Quantra
Here is a tip for anyone who is finding their FFG binds up after installing the diff cover.
Make sure the screw I show in the picture here is not too long (it is too long in the picture). If it is too long it will foul the diff cover. This is a problem with the alloy chassis and might be for carbon too but I don't know.
If the FFG moves more one way than the other then it is likely not centered properly. Undo the screws holding the FFG at the rear and carefully reposition it and ensure it remains central whilst tightening the screws.
Also check your battery is not too far inboard. It can foul the FFG also.
Make sure all the stops are not pressed tightly or this will restrict movement.
Ensure that where the gearbox goes through the bulkhead is free from dirt and debris and that whatever tape you have used here is still smooth and clean. I am replacing this tape after every meeting so far. To make this easier I am now putting the tape on the gearbox not the bulk head.
Hope this helps!
EDIT: Forgot to mention make sure the diff cover is closed properly once installed on the front gear box. Mine took a little wiggling before they snapped shut properly and it was possible to tighten everything up with the diff cover not closed properly.
Not an issue with the carbon chassis.
This is a fresh build
Originally Posted by
Quantra
Sadly I have to report I'm as stuck as many with getting the FFG moving freely with the diff cover installed.Some other things I had to take care of just to get it moving freely on the car stand was when tightening the 2 screws that hold the front gear box onto carbon rod assembly make sure the gear box does not twist and sits straight. Otherwise I found this limited the overall movement on one side.
For the same reason as above make sure the front bulkhead is square and straight.
After doing this I found the nub of plastic on the bottom of the diff cover was rubbing on the lower deck so I sanded a little material away.
I still am as well
Originally Posted by
JayBee
I'm not getting nor do I like the movement of the FFG with the P10's on. Are the P10 really necessary? Or a better question, are the P10's supposed to restrict the movement side to side like they do?
My post above was around 1:30 this afternoon.
That was after about an hour of redo'n & retrying the ffg's install.
Now I'm back after about another 2 hours of repositioning and retightening while pushing this & the other...taking it all apart a few times; having my wife hold this while I do the other
.....I'm done trying. I haven't rolled the tube on my glass yet to see if that's a potential issue. Total its been about 3 hours and frustration has long set in.
Onwards to GW2
