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Originally Posted by
Led Finger
I usually do a FULL cleaning after every track day.. but im anal
As far as the diffs and shocks are concerned I only mess with them when the car starts to not drive like I like it... or once a month if I run every weekend. Bearings should be checked about once a month as well, dont wanna have one go out on you im the a main
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What would you consider a FULL cleaning?
No dirt ANYWHERE, I like to bring a clean buggy to the track every week. Plus if you run into a problem at the track its easier to pull parts off a clean rig.
I mostly run nitro but it goes the same for my E- buggys. Everything off the chassis, clean the chassis, and all the parts I took off. Take off the wheels, clean tires/wheels with simple green and a tooth brush... and re-glue tires If they need it. Theres nothing like dropping a nice clean, problem free buggy on the track. We've all seen "the guy" that goes to the track and fights with his stuff all night. I dont know about you but I go to the track to have fun and run... not to dick around with a non maintained buggy. i live about an hour from our track so it needs to be right before I leave. Plus when you got it all apart you can inspect everything quick, fixing problems before they start, ie. driveshaft pins, loose screws esc. My stuff is VERY maintained, I have thousands of dollars in my toys and I dont mind taking care of them. As a person that has been into this hobby for 25+ years, I have learned proper preventive maintenance will save you lots of headaches, and will ensure you will be able to enjoy your self at the track.. thats what the hobbys all about
