MadRacer

iTrader: (33)

Ok I have been racing Nitro and Electric Trucks for the past 7 yrs.

Now I race 8th scale and race my AD2 now and again.

I have no problems with my AD2 diff .

I was watching a heat of Stadiums at my local track and could hear the diffs slipping on our 8th scale track which is a common problem. Yes I know if the diff is built right and the slipper is set for a little slip this would not happen.

WHY dont any manufactory build them with a sealed bevell diff that is bullet proof and can be tuned with diff oil like a 8th scale. ????

The only down side that I can think of is the bevell diff would be a little heavier.. Todays motors are so powerfull you dont need to worry about it.
I run a basic Novarossi that is side exhaust and just 1 HP which is more than enough.

What are your thoughts???

superdave2

iTrader: (3)

i think they do make them well ive seen them before but cant remember for what car

JW91

iTrader: (7)

The simple answers are to much weight and a ball diff is more efficient.

air8

iTrader: (7)

Losi Speed-T and Desert Truck, HPI Firestorm, and Duratrax Evader ST, Traxxas slash use the beveled gear diff.

sp2thielen

iTrader: (2)

if im not mistaken the Kyosho strr and Xray currently have beveled diff gears in the front and rear diff

pdmustgt

1/8 are all beveled

Briguy

iTrader: (125)

Ball diffs have less drag , lighter , more efficient , and faster to work on . Losi has a few trucks with gear diffs that can be filled with diff lube but don`t hold up well in racing .

air8

iTrader: (7)

Will the gear diffs be more durable racing these little trucks on the 1/8 tracks? I see it as a possibility. I just might have to try it on one of my gas trucks one of these days.