Schumacher Corner
10-17-2007, 11:34 AM
Tech Regular
iTrader: (1)
Hey guys, I had a question about the diffs.
How long should these diffs go in stock without needing rebuilt? I have only been getting about 6 runs before they feel like crap in stock. Is this normal?
How long should these diffs go in stock without needing rebuilt? I have only been getting about 6 runs before they feel like crap in stock. Is this normal?
10-17-2007, 11:39 AM
10-17-2007, 12:47 PM
no. i would get 6 months on them (no lie). if my setup crapped them out, i would loosen it, slip it over and over holding the spur and the opposite tire, and voila, it was cut back in. the beauty of ceramic balls. however, they should not be crapping out nearly that fast unless grip is pathetic or your setup is unbalanced.
10-17-2007, 01:59 PM
I have the same prolbem. I have run a very loose track a couple of times but I've only had the car for about 2 months. It seemed like all the lube was gone.
10-17-2007, 02:25 PM
dog bones
sup all,Has anyone tried to run tamiya 415 steel dogbones up frt ...I put them on just now if anyone needs to know what u need to do it.. they work perfect + u don't need the 1mm shim with the hex....
10-17-2007, 02:53 PM
Tech Regular
iTrader: (1)
no. i would get 6 months on them (no lie). if my setup crapped them out, i would loosen it, slip it over and over holding the spur and the opposite tire, and voila, it was cut back in. the beauty of ceramic balls. however, they should not be crapping out nearly that fast unless grip is pathetic or your setup is unbalanced.
Haha, okay. thanks.
10-17-2007, 03:21 PM
mi3
I was wondering how the car reacts to width........ do u want to run a rubber tire car 190 frt and rear or 185 frt/rear ....190frt 185 rear ect
10-17-2007, 04:29 PM
Your diff would still feel new, lol.I should be at the track on Sat, so we can take a few mins to rebuild your diff and show you what to do.
10-17-2007, 04:35 PM
Hi guys
I won a PF Dodge stratus 3.0 Carpet Bodyshell at raffel
What are your thoughts about that body shell Does it worth to try or should I put it to ebay ???
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I won a PF Dodge stratus 3.0 Carpet Bodyshell at raffel
What are your thoughts about that body shell Does it worth to try or should I put it to ebay
???Cheers
10-17-2007, 04:41 PM
I have had a few issues with the diff also.
The first time it oly laster a few runs, when i pulled it apart it seems the moly grease had entered the diff gear section, and the combination of the 2 greases turned into a type of sludge.
2nd rebuild, polished the rings again btw the rings seem very soft. used less moly on the thrust, and it lasted longer however i still cant get the diff action to be as free as other cars i have owned, on the track it feels as it it affects accelearation when not going in a direct straight line.
It feels as if the internals are binding in the thrust and concave washer area.
Anyone have any tips?
The first time it oly laster a few runs, when i pulled it apart it seems the moly grease had entered the diff gear section, and the combination of the 2 greases turned into a type of sludge.
2nd rebuild, polished the rings again btw the rings seem very soft. used less moly on the thrust, and it lasted longer however i still cant get the diff action to be as free as other cars i have owned, on the track it feels as it it affects accelearation when not going in a direct straight line.
It feels as if the internals are binding in the thrust and concave washer area.
Anyone have any tips?
10-17-2007, 04:42 PM
What did you do in relation to the spool outputs, wouldnt the slots be too narrow to use the tamiya pin cushions?
10-17-2007, 04:53 PM
I have had a few issues with the diff also.
The first time it oly laster a few runs, when i pulled it apart it seems the moly grease had entered the diff gear section, and the combination of the 2 greases turned into a type of sludge.
2nd rebuild, polished the rings again btw the rings seem very soft. used less moly on the thrust, and it lasted longer however i still cant get the diff action to be as free as other cars i have owned, on the track it feels as it it affects accelearation when not going in a direct straight line.
It feels as if the internals are binding in the thrust and concave washer area.
Anyone have any tips?
The first time it oly laster a few runs, when i pulled it apart it seems the moly grease had entered the diff gear section, and the combination of the 2 greases turned into a type of sludge.
2nd rebuild, polished the rings again btw the rings seem very soft. used less moly on the thrust, and it lasted longer however i still cant get the diff action to be as free as other cars i have owned, on the track it feels as it it affects accelearation when not going in a direct straight line.
It feels as if the internals are binding in the thrust and concave washer area.
Anyone have any tips?
The Schumacher diff should last months as Seaball stated. If not; then something is assembled wrong or has the wrong tension.
Racer tip: Ditch the stock rings and switch to the non-locking rings U2408
10-17-2007, 05:00 PM
10-17-2007, 05:04 PM
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10-17-2007, 05:54 PM
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Want to get a count of people going to the Halloween Classic, I'd like
to get a pit area together for us.
PM me if your going to attend and I'll talk to Jimmy Herrmann at the Gate
and reserve some spots.