Originally Posted by
aracefan
Had a quick ? for you guys that run the B6D on clay... and I did try and search the forum but just couldn't find an answer that was specific to my question.
I run the B6D with the laydown trans on clay, and after 3 race days on it (of which I don't really run a bunch of practice - so say ~12-14 packs) the ball diff is feeling very course, or gritty. The traction on the track is fairly solid, not carpet good but still good traction, and am wondering if the gear diff would be an alternative to the ball diff? Are there some advantages to it, say running a pretty thick oil, over the ball diff? Thoughts? Has anyone run the gear diff on clay with good results?
Thanks for any insight as I'm still trying to get back into off-road racing - and this is also the first time i have ever run a buggy. Very different than a stadium truck like I used to run back in the early-mid '90s.
-Barry
Everyone I know, runs a ball diff. I never have issues with dirt getting in it, on our clay track. If your running Stock, you could eliminate the slipper. That makes it easier to setup the ball diff, as that is the only thing that can slip. You can also order a pre-built Diff. They last a long time. I can not remember the last time I rebuilt my Diff. Must have at least 10 raced days of it, 5 runs each? Then maybe another 10 practices.