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Old 06-28-2018, 04:40 AM
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Default Spool vs. Diff

OK, I want to make a comment about this. I see this mad rush to the spool diffs in pan cars. They do work but there is a * to that. They work in the right place with the right conditions, car and driver. I would encourage anyone that is new to not try running them until they now when all of those conditions are right.
I have seen racers run them because the allstar at their local track does and they are all over the place. It only takes one incident because you were running that locked diff to negate the advantage you had by running one.
To that all star, make sure you know the skill level of the racer before you suggest he run it. The worst comment is to tell someone is that "I see why you are slow, you are running a diff". Sometimes the diff is faster and I can tell you, ball or gear they are more consistent.
I keep all three available and know when to use them. Help others to know the same.

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