8LikesYOKOMO Touring Car BD-7
12-30-2013, 02:04 AM
#3302
Hey guys,
Not too long ago, after having my first set of Yokomo DCJ shafts fail on me during competitive racing, I decided to scrap the whole DCJ scene and go back to what was working before; which was to use the standard CVD's. Keep in mind that this occurred using a modified motor, and I had taken the time to lube and locktite the shafts as suggested by users with previous experience within this thread.
The other night I got around to repairing the shaft that 'failed' on me with the repair kits available, and again applied lube and locktite where appropriate to enhance the durability and efficiency of these shafts. Overall had a great day of practice today, the car was dialled in and I was really pushing hard because the car allowed me to - until one of these shafts failed on me yet again entering the first corner under extensive breaking.
So my question is, how on earth are these shafts meant to combat such vast forces generated from the front diff in these situations, if they just can't cope? Explain the correct way to maintain these shafts if I'm at fault here, or if they're not worth running at all with these powerful motors. I've read of people using various other brands of DCJ, but no clear answers on what works best with modified motors.. I really don't want to keep having to repair these every time I go to use them.
From what I've read Roche DCJ seems to be the way to go, maybe I'll repair these ones and throw them in the rear. Odds are they'll just fall apart again
So which ones are best, and what am I doing wrong here..? Maybe I'll just stick with CVD's, but I love the smoothness and feel of these shafts.
Thankyou for your time,
Bill
Not too long ago, after having my first set of Yokomo DCJ shafts fail on me during competitive racing, I decided to scrap the whole DCJ scene and go back to what was working before; which was to use the standard CVD's. Keep in mind that this occurred using a modified motor, and I had taken the time to lube and locktite the shafts as suggested by users with previous experience within this thread.
The other night I got around to repairing the shaft that 'failed' on me with the repair kits available, and again applied lube and locktite where appropriate to enhance the durability and efficiency of these shafts. Overall had a great day of practice today, the car was dialled in and I was really pushing hard because the car allowed me to - until one of these shafts failed on me yet again entering the first corner under extensive breaking.
So my question is, how on earth are these shafts meant to combat such vast forces generated from the front diff in these situations, if they just can't cope? Explain the correct way to maintain these shafts if I'm at fault here, or if they're not worth running at all with these powerful motors. I've read of people using various other brands of DCJ, but no clear answers on what works best with modified motors.. I really don't want to keep having to repair these every time I go to use them.
From what I've read Roche DCJ seems to be the way to go, maybe I'll repair these ones and throw them in the rear. Odds are they'll just fall apart again
So which ones are best, and what am I doing wrong here..? Maybe I'll just stick with CVD's, but I love the smoothness and feel of these shafts.Thankyou for your time,
Bill
12-30-2013, 02:12 AM
#3303
just ordered bd7 2014 black edition.
just wondering where do you guys order your parts from?
just wondering where do you guys order your parts from?
12-30-2013, 03:33 AM
#3304
Hey guys,
Not too long ago, after having my first set of Yokomo DCJ shafts fail on me during competitive racing, I decided to scrap the whole DCJ scene and go back to what was working before; which was to use the standard CVD's. Keep in mind that this occurred using a modified motor, and I had taken the time to lube and locktite the shafts as suggested by users with previous experience within this thread.
The other night I got around to repairing the shaft that 'failed' on me with the repair kits available, and again applied lube and locktite where appropriate to enhance the durability and efficiency of these shafts. Overall had a great day of practice today, the car was dialled in and I was really pushing hard because the car allowed me to - until one of these shafts failed on me yet again entering the first corner under extensive breaking.
So my question is, how on earth are these shafts meant to combat such vast forces generated from the front diff in these situations, if they just can't cope? Explain the correct way to maintain these shafts if I'm at fault here, or if they're not worth running at all with these powerful motors. I've read of people using various other brands of DCJ, but no clear answers on what works best with modified motors.. I really don't want to keep having to repair these every time I go to use them.
From what I've read Roche DCJ seems to be the way to go, maybe I'll repair these ones and throw them in the rear. Odds are they'll just fall apart again So which ones are best, and what am I doing wrong here..? Maybe I'll just stick with CVD's, but I love the smoothness and feel of these shafts.
Thankyou for your time,
Bill
Not too long ago, after having my first set of Yokomo DCJ shafts fail on me during competitive racing, I decided to scrap the whole DCJ scene and go back to what was working before; which was to use the standard CVD's. Keep in mind that this occurred using a modified motor, and I had taken the time to lube and locktite the shafts as suggested by users with previous experience within this thread.
The other night I got around to repairing the shaft that 'failed' on me with the repair kits available, and again applied lube and locktite where appropriate to enhance the durability and efficiency of these shafts. Overall had a great day of practice today, the car was dialled in and I was really pushing hard because the car allowed me to - until one of these shafts failed on me yet again entering the first corner under extensive breaking.
So my question is, how on earth are these shafts meant to combat such vast forces generated from the front diff in these situations, if they just can't cope? Explain the correct way to maintain these shafts if I'm at fault here, or if they're not worth running at all with these powerful motors. I've read of people using various other brands of DCJ, but no clear answers on what works best with modified motors.. I really don't want to keep having to repair these every time I go to use them.
From what I've read Roche DCJ seems to be the way to go, maybe I'll repair these ones and throw them in the rear. Odds are they'll just fall apart again
So which ones are best, and what am I doing wrong here..? Maybe I'll just stick with CVD's, but I love the smoothness and feel of these shafts.Thankyou for your time,
Bill
Spec-R should be good as well.
When using the front DCJ's at the rear, will it fit? Because the rear needs a shorter one?
12-30-2013, 04:27 AM
#3305
Can you clarify if the Roche shafts are held together by set screws like the Yokomo ones? Or are they similar in design to the 3racing SSK shafts with just the cover and clip?
Thanks
12-30-2013, 04:46 AM
#3306
Well, apart from the many who run the blue anodized aluminium bones in the rear, I have seen photographs of the brown DCJ in the rear, and I don't see anyone selling separate pieces for both the front and rear of the vehicle. I understand though how they are meant to be 5mm shorter on the rear, I guess I'll have to find out the hard way.
Can you clarify if the Roche shafts are held together by set screws like the Yokomo ones? Or are they similar in design to the 3racing SSK shafts with just the cover and clip?
Thanks
Can you clarify if the Roche shafts are held together by set screws like the Yokomo ones? Or are they similar in design to the 3racing SSK shafts with just the cover and clip?
Thanks
12-30-2013, 08:50 AM
#3307
Tech Regular
12-30-2013, 09:30 AM
#3308
Bill k yokomo just released new dcj with c clips might want to wait for those as I'm sure they will be a lot stronger.
12-30-2013, 01:19 PM
#3309
Problem solved !
12-31-2013, 01:36 AM
#3311
My son has been using the spec-r ones for ages without any problems and they are cheap too.
12-31-2013, 07:14 PM
#3312
Has anyone in the USA ordered from Europe before? Just curious if you had to pay the tax on stuff.
