Originally Posted by
Goodesta
when i 1st bought my reedy sonic 17.5(NOT mach 2) it ran at maybe 110* now after a year it runs at 140-150* why is this?? Geared 69/35. High traction, slick tires
i noticed a power drop when it heats up as well. Also what can you do in the transmission to lighten it. I know this was answered in the past but i cant find it???
Clean out your motor, flush the bearings and lube. Your rotor is probably getting weaker too which is why you're seeing higher temps.
Avid Topshaft (lighter than the MIP)
Avid Triad Slipper
MIP 17.5 Lite Kit (aluminum driveshafts and outdrives)
Originally Posted by
PIIHB!
I just installed the AE FT shelf and my car weighs (with full size lipo) 1550g! How much weight can I cut by using the mip topshaft? My cars a pig compared to you guys....
1550g isn't that bad. You could go to a short pack and add the weight back where you need it to make legal.
The Avid topshaft, both the long and standard, are lighter than the MIP shaft. I don't remember what the standard Avid topshaft weighs, but I have a MIP topshaft and Avid long topshaft right here. The Avid is 4.1g and the MIP is 4.2g. Not much, but the standard Avid is going to be lighter than both.