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iTrader: (1)

ive always run with the double diff set up just wana test to see how a 1way feels like but this might not be the right car to test it

Liam_Davies

I managed to win a stock A final using the one-way but it was a pain in the ar$e to drive. Very twitchy.

The car is much more stable with the diff, but this is only on a indoor carpet track. I did try it outdoors (tarmac/rubber tyres) and the car was undriveable. Put a diff in and it was OK.

Try it one day in practice, you might like it, personally I have never liked using one ways but some people like running them. Just don't hit the brakes!

work

iTrader: (1)

ok thanks i'll try the 1way never really used the brakes even on a dual diff set up

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iTrader: (1)

Iīm sorry I never liked that TC3 gear mod. Two reasons.

1. the TC3 oneway-gear is very different and uses a completely different tooth shape. This works with the little TC3 bevel gear but not very good with the EVO3 bevel gear. This adds additional friction and noise.

2. the TC3 oneway-gear uses a different number of teeth. This means you also have to use a TC3 gear for the rear diff otherwise you will have different gearratios front and rear and this also effects the handling of the car.

V12

iTrader: (1)

Iīm also using the Square gearbox and really like it but it doesnīt help too much regarding the oneway gear problem.

Using the Square gearbox frees up the drivetrain as there is a perfect fit for the bearings. Using another one for the rear as I do frees up even more.
Additional you will have a much stiffer chassis as the Square gearbox doesnīt bend as the stock one.

I think the best fixes for the gear problem is using a frontdiff or going for a Jürgen oneway as this is made as with the TC3.

For additional help Iīm using an additional bearings in the front plastic block (A8?) and the lightweight shaft. But I have to say the lightweight shaft doesnīt made any difference to me. I never broke a gear again after using the Jürgen oneway and the additional bearing. I just went for the new shaft as itīs a little lighter.
I now replaced the onewaygear after one year of use because of wear.

f1larry

iTrader: (22)

I agree with Liam. I also run on a very tight indoor track and I have found running with the 2 diff setup works the best. I have the added protection of the longer prop shaft and the Sqaure gear boxes front and back. since using this setup I have not had any gearbox problems and the car runs very free. The only place I would use the oneway (or spool) would be on a large outdoor asphalt track.
As far as breaking parts in hard impacts the only part I have had trouble with are the hinge pins, they tend to bend easy. But I would rather change these more often than break the suspension parts that the Losi, Associated, and HPI drivers are always replacing in crashes that aren't even that hard.

Just my 2 cents.

trf racer

hey guys.
i was testin the evo3 with the new evo4 one way gear [aluminium] and didnt av any probs.
i put a 0.1mm shim on the one way so it pushed the gear into the input gear and two .1mm shims behind the input gear.
the transmission is smooth and more reliable.
ths was using standard plastic gearcases.

Liam_Davies

Just a quick Q

What bodyshells are people finding work well on the Evo 3?

I'm using the Titan Mazda 6 and P/F Stratus 2. Prefer the Mazda indoors and the Stratus 2 outdoors.

hierog

iTrader: (6)

since I've made the switch to the Protofrom Mazda 6, I haven't used anything else. Very neutrual body all the way around

vic

f1larry

iTrader: (22)

I like the Mazda 6 but for this fall/winter indoor season I might try the Parma Alpha or the New Tamiya Subaru Legacy

Liam_Davies

I want to try the Losi Alfa and the P/F Caddy.

Someone at my local track tried the PD Alfa (UK version of Parma Alfa) and hated it, then went back to the Losi Alfa.

rough512

iTrader: (12)

is there a corresponding aluminum pinion gear for the E4 one way gear?

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iTrader: (1)

There is no aluminum pinion gear . But I donīt think two aluminium gears would work that good.

BigDogRacing

iTrader: (12)

I was under the impression that the EVO4 ring gear has a different number of teeth?

hierog

iTrader: (6)

why not, sparks would look sweet coming from the front of it!! LOL