Team C Gear diff for mid car?

[Neil78]

Does anyone know if there is a gear diff coming out that will fit the mid motor gearbox as ive seen on tc models web site that they have one for the rear motor and would like to give this a try as i mainly run on high grip surfaces.Many thanks

[Robbiejuk]

I haven't seen any moves to make the gear diff available for the mid car unfortunately. Thats not to say that there isn't anything going on behind the scenes though :)

It would probably be quite a lot of work to get it to fit as they would have to redesign the gearboxes, t-piece etc, just like they did the rear motored cars, but also they might end up having to redesign the rear bulkhead, and probably the layshaft would have to be slightly longer compensate for the extra width of the gearbox.

I can imagine it would be quite a lot of work if they did decide to develop it. :o

Anyways here is hoping that they do but I wouldn't be surprised if they don't.

[Neil78]

Thanks for the info

[Crazy L]

I heard a rumour that the gear diff from the Associated SC fits in. Though I've not personally investigated the claim, but no smoke without fire etc.

[goos]

I heard a rumour that the gear diff from the Associated SC fits in. Though I've not personally investigated the claim, but no smoke without fire etc.

Its no rumor, the germans installed AE gear diffs in their cars ages ago. Guess now that teamC got their own you can fit in the same way. Guess the germans could chime in and tell us how its done.

[ben44]

I've try putt we need to use a dremel to have more space for ball bearing.
It's not easy to to do something flat.
I've do it for the rear model, i've try on mid motor, but know i've my new kit i will look.

[mof]

http://forum.teamcracing.net/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=441

"Oliver made the Diff Housing wider. He cut of the side piece off of another housing and fit it inbetween. All the internal axles where shimmed with spacers and longer screws used. The Motor moves further to the centre which also helps the balance."

http://forum.teamcracing.net/data/attachment/forum/201209/17/095351qqukjk2q4knx6i9d.jpg

[adon30]

How does the gearbox housing mount to the chassis if it is wider? Surely the screws don't line up.

[john333]

Don't know the details but if you look at the photo you will see some kind of metal mounting plate, bolting the gearbox to the rear of the chassis

[adon30]

Don't know the details but if you look at the photo you will see some kind of metal mounting plate, bolting the gearbox to the rear of the chassis


Good point. Didn't see that starring me in the face. It's been a long day :eh?:

Just seen what looks like a load of lead on the other side though.... counter balance??

[john333]

Yeah our cars don't have weight there but we are running 60 to 80 Grams under the lipos, and usually a bit near the servo.

[adon30]

Yeah our cars don't have weight there but we are running 60 to 80 Grams under the lipos, and usually a bit near the servo.

Yep depends on the weight of the lipos as the larger capacity ones are heavier nowadays. On the x2c I used to run 80g under the lipo and about 35-40 under servo. Now on the team c based akula I have the 30g brass bulkhead, 20g in front of the servo and am going to try 40g under lipo to see how the car reacts. Did have a small amount, 25g, under the servo but removed this to help the servo sit flat. Some run without any weight, just personal preference.

Sorry, went completely off topic then.....

[mr_g]

Not long to wait now everyone.......

http://forum.teamcracing.net/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=455&page=1#pid3109

[john333]

Can't wait to try this in the uk, please send some to smd for testing :drool::woot:

[Robbiejuk]

Can't wait to try this in the uk, please send some to smd for testing :drool::woot:

Amen to that :lol:

[john333]

Jono is on the case......

[JezT]

Any News?

Also read that a Kyosho gear diff fits - Anyone know about this? Which one?

[nosequehacer]

I´ve raced the car this weekend and loved it. But the ball diff was a real PAIN. I have to tight it 3 times ¡¡¡

Please, rear plate and wider diff case to accomodate the gear diff ¡¡¡

please please please :cry:

[john333]

Not had a problem with my ball diff once I put some ceramic balls in.

[JezT]

Jono is on the case......

Sorry to persist but - Any News?

......Oh well - One more ball diff rebuild might last me till my TM2 arrives... but doubt it.

[Chalkie]

Any News?

Also read that a Kyosho gear diff fits - Anyone know about this? Which one?

Would guess that it's the ultima shortcorse one, I think it uses the standard gearbox case so isn't any wider. Not a cheap option though.

[ben44]

I thinks the TeamC one can putt on with smaller bearing.

[JezT]

There isn't a Team C one though?

Please explain

[nosequehacer]

I thinks the TeamC one can putt on with smaller bearing.

I think there´s no place enough

[jlucas]

no need for a gear diff if you spend plenty of time preparing and building the ball diff even with the kit balls it will go together hassle free i haven't had a bad experience and I've built a few.

james

[JezT]

no need for a gear diff if you spend plenty of time preparing and building the ball diff even with the kit balls it will go together hassle free i haven't had a bad experience and I've built a few.

james

Thats the whole issue - I would prefer not to "spend plenty of time preparing and building the ball diff".... over and over again; I would prefer to spend a short time building a gear diff, then forgetting it and spending plenty of time tuning and racing

[welshmerlin]

Thats the whole issue - I would prefer not to "spend plenty of time preparing and building the ball diff".... over and over again; I would prefer to spend a short time building a gear diff, then forgetting it and spending plenty of time tuning and racing

Having spent tonight doing just that Jez I couldn't agree with you more!