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Old 12-29-2016, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by randywhite30
I've tried a number of things to improve traction including
Reducing shock oil from 30 to 27.5
Making my rear links longer
Moving out the shock on the rear shock tower
And using the same tires as the guys that are going fast at my home track
I've had a few people tell me to switch from a gear diff to a ball diff

Anyone else agree that a ball diff for some reason give bear rear traction?

The changes I've made to this point have made things better but still looking to know if a ball diff really makes traction better over a gear diff
I think a common issue is people think a 2 wheel buggy gear diff somehow translates or is semi-equal to that in a wheeler or sct. unless your on SRS clay or carpet chances are a ball diff is going to do wonders for your car over a gear diff.
At my local track we run slicks all the time and wheelie out of every corner but its still not enough to warrant a gear diff. We have tried it and it actually took grip away from the car on our track.
From what you have explained without knowing the exact surface you will be better off with a ball diff as others have mentioned.
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