Is this normal? - clutch bell discoloration.
#1
Is this normal? - clutch bell discoloration.
RC8
New 17T clutch bell
Impulse hard clutch shoes
AE 1.0 springs
The last time I raced 1/8 scale I used fiber clutch shoes. Alumnium had just come out, and I never used them. Is the clutch bell discoloration I am seeing normal for alumnium clutch shoes? I have about 2/3 gallon through the clutch and engine.
New 17T clutch bell
Impulse hard clutch shoes
AE 1.0 springs
The last time I raced 1/8 scale I used fiber clutch shoes. Alumnium had just come out, and I never used them. Is the clutch bell discoloration I am seeing normal for alumnium clutch shoes? I have about 2/3 gallon through the clutch and engine.
#2
Im thinking that this buggy is an rc8 , Mine does the same ,however not as severe, chassis flex can causes this . Not sure in your case though.
#5
#6
Last weekend was my first time driving an RC car in 6 years, let alone on a track. The car is great so far, I cant wait to race it.
#7
Ashley is that you?
#9
Well; glad to see you race in scale too...haha
I think they've answered it for you; but it appears the bell has been lightly rubbed on the outside.
If you've not really experimented with an aluminum clutch setup; just make sure you inspect it for wear every couple of race weekends at the most and stay on top of the bell bearings; as they tend to run a bit hotter.
-Matt.
I think they've answered it for you; but it appears the bell has been lightly rubbed on the outside.
If you've not really experimented with an aluminum clutch setup; just make sure you inspect it for wear every couple of race weekends at the most and stay on top of the bell bearings; as they tend to run a bit hotter.
-Matt.
#10
Well; glad to see you race in scale too...haha
I think they've answered it for you; but it appears the bell has been lightly rubbed on the outside.
If you've not really experimented with an aluminum clutch setup; just make sure you inspect it for wear every couple of race weekends at the most and stay on top of the bell bearings; as they tend to run a bit hotter.
-Matt.
I think they've answered it for you; but it appears the bell has been lightly rubbed on the outside.
If you've not really experimented with an aluminum clutch setup; just make sure you inspect it for wear every couple of race weekends at the most and stay on top of the bell bearings; as they tend to run a bit hotter.
-Matt.
Yea I am getting back into racing, but more for fun this time. Before I raced every class from 1/10 to 1/5, had a couple sponsors and was fairly deep into it. This time only 1 car in my favorite class. Do you race at all?
#11
Yeah; I run 1/8th buggy; 1/10 truck...been at it for about 19 years...haha.
#13
Haha; not unless you fly me out to your side of the world.
I'm on the East coast basically. I run AL/E. GA/SE TN for the most part and do pretty limited traveling.
I'm on the East coast basically. I run AL/E. GA/SE TN for the most part and do pretty limited traveling.
#15
Tech Master
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Have you considered??.........
You should pull the hardware out of the car and grind the matching spot on the chassis. The new Associated chassis are comming this way. Try the KH extended motor mount as well. It will help protect both of your gears and it will also save you on clutch bearings. This will keep you from using your kitchen passes for DNFs at the race track.
Hope this helps,
TEX
Hope this helps,
TEX