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JohnM
29-04-2008, 01:10 PM
A couple of questions for Mossy and Matt White to answer, how cleando the diffs stay on the SX? are you having to clean them fairly often, or are they pretty well sealed?

How much, if any time is been spent on testing the LiPo chassis? as thats the one I think I'd go for when its out.
jimmy
29-04-2008, 01:14 PM
The diff rings go right to the inside edge of the pulley so there's very little room for dirt/dust to get in there, especially with a bit of silicone grease around.

http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/nif2008/4wd/bigimages/OOP_6828.jpg
JohnM
29-04-2008, 01:31 PM
Cool, cheers for that Jimmy :thumbsup:

Just having a BX, I'm well aware of the diffs getting crunchy after a few meetings.

Really looking forward to the Cat coming out, a car made for our tracks, on our tyres, got to be better then all these cars made for a blue groove track and Proline micro spike tyres that we never use.
stefke
29-04-2008, 02:17 PM
My CAT2000 diffs had some fairly efficient dust covers. I hope Schumacher have not forgotten about them.
MattW
29-04-2008, 02:40 PM
John, diff rebuilds don't seem to be an issue. The car i have been running has done a lot of mileage, and we haven't had to rebuild it since i have raced it - i have done 4 meetings i think, and diff still feels silkey. I was assured by the factory that diffs have been very good and not causing any issues.

The pic that Jimmy has posted is of my front diff - as i had one way in at the time.

As for LiPo car, it has been tested for sure, but i haven't personally. So not sure how much that helps!!
Mossy
29-04-2008, 10:23 PM
Agree with Matt. The diffs on my SX are still super smooth. Had no issues with them and only cleaned them due to takin the car apart after kiddy.

As for the Lipo car, I have done some testing with it but been focusing on the conventional 4/2 car for obvious reasons at the moment. The lipo car will continue to be tested as we progress.

Si
JohnM
30-04-2008, 02:32 PM
Thanks for the info guys:thumbsup:
stegger
24-08-2008, 04:11 PM
Anymore info on the Lipo version. Weather there has been anymore testing or will that start now the national season is over?:)