ceramic bearings vs regular?
06-12-2010, 10:30 AM
#1
ceramic bearings vs regular?
Well im getting new bearings for my car. Do you thing that i should get ceramic bearings or just stay with the stock ones on my d8. What are so good about ceramic bearings? Thanks
06-12-2010, 11:15 AM
#2
Well
The ceramic engine bearings are great, and so are the drivetrain ones, however, with the need to replace bearings frequently in offroad I use Avid revolutions. they are a buck a piece and you won't have to clean them, just replace them every 6 races or practice days, maybe longer depending on the sizes your buggy uses. Now if you just gotta have the best and don't mind spending the extra cash the ceramics are really smooth, and lighter, thus spooling up faster.
06-12-2010, 11:17 AM
#3
The ceramic engine bearings are great, and so are the drivetrain ones, however, with the need to replace bearings frequently in offroad I use Avid revolutions. they are a buck a piece and you won't have to clean them, just replace them every 6 races or practice days, maybe longer depending on the sizes your buggy uses. Now if you just gotta have the best and don't mind spending the extra cash the ceramics are really smooth, and lighter, thus spooling up faster.
Avid supplies great bearings as does TKO.
06-12-2010, 12:07 PM
#5
Edit: im just gonna buy avid bearings. But for my clutch bell im gonna run the ceramics. I can get 6 tkos for like 7.50. Not too bad
06-12-2010, 12:38 PM
#7
my diffs are running the 8x16x5 and my clutch 5x11x4. How often would you replace them?
06-12-2010, 01:11 PM
#8
well
If you race on dirt and not clay or indoor tracks then every 5-6 racedays for the diff bearings, and every 3-5 racedays on the clutch bearings.
If you race on clay without too much loose dirt or sand then a few races more. When you replace them check the old ones and if they are loose and or gritty then that's about the right time, if they still feel smooth then you could get a little more time on the next set, but replace them anyway, usually I replace them when I do the diffs and do a major car cleaning. Why not if you have the whole car apart put new bearings in it. Keep an eye on the clutch bearings you never know with those. they are so small and take lots of heat and stress. Make sure and shim the bell good with just the smallest ammount of play for the best reliability I like to use those 3mm cap head washers on the screw that holds the clutch bell on. Kyosho makes some in blue, and racers edge too. It looks like a cone and the screw head fits down inside it. Glad to help out..
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...-Washer-Blue-6
If you race on clay without too much loose dirt or sand then a few races more. When you replace them check the old ones and if they are loose and or gritty then that's about the right time, if they still feel smooth then you could get a little more time on the next set, but replace them anyway, usually I replace them when I do the diffs and do a major car cleaning. Why not if you have the whole car apart put new bearings in it. Keep an eye on the clutch bearings you never know with those. they are so small and take lots of heat and stress. Make sure and shim the bell good with just the smallest ammount of play for the best reliability I like to use those 3mm cap head washers on the screw that holds the clutch bell on. Kyosho makes some in blue, and racers edge too. It looks like a cone and the screw head fits down inside it. Glad to help out..
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...-Washer-Blue-6
06-12-2010, 08:58 PM
#9
I have a ful set of Boca Orange Seal ceramics... the best money can buy. Yes, they are very smooth, and very reliable. Did i need them? No. I bought them because my friend was switching cars, and had a brand new set in the package that i got cheap.
I wouldnt spend $300 on ceramics, but i do like how well these feel after a weekend of racing compared to the stock steel bearings
I wouldnt spend $300 on ceramics, but i do like how well these feel after a weekend of racing compared to the stock steel bearings
06-12-2010, 09:13 PM
#10
I have a ful set of Boca Orange Seal ceramics... the best money can buy. Yes, they are very smooth, and very reliable. Did i need them? No. I bought them because my friend was switching cars, and had a brand new set in the package that i got cheap.
I wouldnt spend $300 on ceramics, but i do like how well these feel after a weekend of racing compared to the stock steel bearings
I wouldnt spend $300 on ceramics, but i do like how well these feel after a weekend of racing compared to the stock steel bearings
06-12-2010, 09:27 PM
#11
Tech Apprentice
It hard to say " How long ? " me = same life as normal bearings.
Maybe longer if you maintain them, ( minus = too much work. )
Ceramics is good for on road cars but not for offroad. The constant banging and jumping of buggies makes C/B too fragile. And it is expensive.
Normal bearing is good and cheap to replace. I change them frequently. Regarding avid/boca...........or many out there............there's no significant difference between them. just rollers. i find the cheapest available.
Maybe longer if you maintain them, ( minus = too much work. )
Ceramics is good for on road cars but not for offroad. The constant banging and jumping of buggies makes C/B too fragile. And it is expensive.
Normal bearing is good and cheap to replace. I change them frequently. Regarding avid/boca...........or many out there............there's no significant difference between them. just rollers. i find the cheapest available.
06-14-2010, 12:44 PM
#14
yep i have a new engine thats getting shipped out tommorrow. i plan on changing to ceramics around 2 gallons. Ive heard you get better performance with them.