3LikesTamiya TRF415
01-03-2005 | 09:31 AM
#6136
Tech Adept
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 239
From: nr Coventry, UK
ive just finished makin a diff cover, modifying the plastistruct method Arun posted.
i used layers of plastistruct to build the sheild kinda around and into the diff, hopefully making it harder for dirt to enter.
not got a digi cam so im affraid i cant post a pic but i quicky drew up some info for it.
sorry for its utterly poor presentation lol, the holes are supposed to be in the centre of the circles
, but i think i got the basic info down.....
i used layers of plastistruct to build the sheild kinda around and into the diff, hopefully making it harder for dirt to enter.
not got a digi cam so im affraid i cant post a pic but i quicky drew up some info for it.
sorry for its utterly poor presentation lol, the holes are supposed to be in the centre of the circles
, but i think i got the basic info down.....
01-03-2005 | 12:20 PM
#6140
Any car has the capability of winning, it's up to the driver to make it happen.
The 415 just gives the driver a head start because it seems to be really dialed right out of the box.
The 415 just gives the driver a head start because it seems to be really dialed right out of the box.
01-03-2005 | 01:39 PM
#6146
Tech Master
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,359
From: Detroit Area
Originally posted by rcfiend
Anyone.....Hey can anyone tell me if I can use diff rebuild kits from other cars. The Tamiya stuff is a little expensive compared to say a Yokomo or a HPI.
Anyone.....Hey can anyone tell me if I can use diff rebuild kits from other cars. The Tamiya stuff is a little expensive compared to say a Yokomo or a HPI.
That's all that really needs replacing. If you are constantly changing the thrust bearing out, you are not lubricating it enough or using the correct lube. I have yet to change the one in my car. If you need to change them, you can find thrust bearings all over ebay for like $5-$10 for two.
As far as the diff screws you can only use the Tamiya from what I found. Their diff requires the use of screws much longer than anyone else I have looked into.
All that is left if the spring. Again, these are not expensive and can be found for several dollars for 2. These again do not need constant changing.
01-03-2005 | 03:04 PM
#6148
Originally posted by kentech
Sent you a PM regarding the Jürgen alu diff.
Here's the part# for the Atlas diff covers for the TRF415:
MH7-613 ATLAS TRF415 DIFF PROTECT SEAL
Sent you a PM regarding the Jürgen alu diff.
Here's the part# for the Atlas diff covers for the TRF415:
MH7-613 ATLAS TRF415 DIFF PROTECT SEAL
01-03-2005 | 03:07 PM
#6149
Originally Quoted By: koabich
What exactly are you replacing when you rebuild a diff? All that is usually necessary are the diff balls and the diff rings. The diff rings are about $2-$3 for two of them...not expensive at all. You can use any 3mm diff ball. I used to use the Schumacher ones because they were cheaper and enough balls come in one package 2 do two diffs. I have since switched to the Acer Ceramics ($12.00 on their website for one diff). I ran them in my TC3 for over 2 years and never had to replace one.
That's all that really needs replacing. If you are constantly changing the thrust bearing out, you are not lubricating it enough or using the correct lube. I have yet to change the one in my car. If you need to change them, you can find thrust bearings all over ebay for like $5-$10 for two.
As far as the diff screws you can only use the Tamiya from what I found. Their diff requires the use of screws much longer than anyone else I have looked into.
All that is left if the spring. Again, these are not expensive and can be found for several dollars for 2. These again do not need constant changing.
What exactly are you replacing when you rebuild a diff? All that is usually necessary are the diff balls and the diff rings. The diff rings are about $2-$3 for two of them...not expensive at all. You can use any 3mm diff ball. I used to use the Schumacher ones because they were cheaper and enough balls come in one package 2 do two diffs. I have since switched to the Acer Ceramics ($12.00 on their website for one diff). I ran them in my TC3 for over 2 years and never had to replace one.
That's all that really needs replacing. If you are constantly changing the thrust bearing out, you are not lubricating it enough or using the correct lube. I have yet to change the one in my car. If you need to change them, you can find thrust bearings all over ebay for like $5-$10 for two.
As far as the diff screws you can only use the Tamiya from what I found. Their diff requires the use of screws much longer than anyone else I have looked into.
All that is left if the spring. Again, these are not expensive and can be found for several dollars for 2. These again do not need constant changing.
