Originally Posted by
Snafujg
Trying to decide which way to go for this truck. I was leaning towards the Center Diff, but a guy at my local track told me a center diff won't do anything for this truck since it's belt driven. He told me the clutch basket is a better option.
This is my first belt driven car, so I can't argue with him on his point. I only use this truck for racing. And I'm new to that so not very good yet. But I'm looking to the experts on this truck to guide me in the right direction. Which one will be better for the truck?
I'm running a novak ballistic 550 4.5T with a MMP ESC and Savox 1256 servo. And a spectrum glitch buster.
The basket is good, it has proven itself. The new center diff has gone through one pre order and will be shipping in the next week or so. Marcus from rc shox makes really good stuff and tests everything he makes extensively. I have no doubt his new center diff will be great.
As far as it not working because the truck is belt driven, not true in my opinion. It acts like a ball diff in your trans, which has also proven itself. With the front clicker system locking itself while under power links through the belt to the rear and the slipper. The biggest problem with the truck and why everyone has gone to the basket was due to the slipper pads not having enough grip to power the truck. The basket added 2 more surfaces to help with the lack of grip, and by doing so allowed people to adjust the slipper like they are intended for instead of just having to lock it down. The new center diff will act just like a ball diff in a trans, it will deliver the power to the side that needs it the most or in this case the front or rear of the truck.