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Old 10-28-2010, 03:54 AM
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Wylie27
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Originally Posted by 1101
Really. That may explain a few things. I tried to make the diffs tight, of course they loosened right up eventually.
Doesnt seem right (to my absolutely novice setup skills), I would have thought more spool like would help keep it going in a straight line under power
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WIth a spool or the tight diff the wheels arent allowed to spin at different rates and hence the erratic turning.

The good thing about a spool is that when you get the power down the launch is phenominal.

I have found the diff needs to be tight but free. If that makes sense.. Also the smoother you get it the better.

Find the balance between tightness and free that is right for you with your driving technique.

I prefer gear diffs..
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