toby
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Post by toby on Feb 22, 2006 22:49:57 GMT
Hey guys, finally started my build but still have a few questions. What weight diff lube should i put in it? i got the shock oil weight and the thrust grease. what tires should i run as well. or what kind of tires can i run on it?
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Post by Cooper on Feb 22, 2006 22:59:09 GMT
diff lube doens't have a weight, just use silicon diff lube that's NOT the same as shock lube !
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toby
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Post by toby on Feb 23, 2006 0:52:36 GMT
i know what is all that stuff about like 300000 or something than?
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spond
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Post by spond on Feb 23, 2006 3:52:19 GMT
Toby, it is a ball diff, so correct me if I am wrong, but the adjustment isn't done with diff fluid like a 1/8 byggy or truck, but by tightening the diff itself.. the screw down the kiddle of the diff shafts.. again, havn't started my build yet.. so I am just guessing.. the part in the manual where it talks about tightening till it just slips.. that is hos you adjust it.. just use a greese. not a "fluid"
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Post by strobex10 on Feb 23, 2006 7:19:57 GMT
What type of tracks will you be racing at. This will give us more info on what tyres to use.
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Post by Itsik on Feb 23, 2006 7:44:28 GMT
Hi Toby.
You're confusing a couple of things.
The X10 has ball diffs. Ball diff are lubricated by grease, most electric car manufacturers have some kind of diff grease (or diff lube) that is specifically meant to be used with ball diffs.
Cars that have GEAR diffs (1/8 buggies for instance) use silicone oil to keep the diffs lubricated.
These oils indeed come in various densities (thus the "weight"thing).
Re. tires, they should be chosen according to the type of surface you are going to drive the car on, IE Dirt, Grass, Asphalt etc.
Tell us what you will be running on so can recommend the appropriate tires.
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Post by advantageracingpro on Feb 23, 2006 19:09:25 GMT
Use black associated grease on the thrust and clear associated on the balls, rings
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toby
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Post by toby on Mar 2, 2006 15:08:46 GMT
I wil be running on dirt and grass most likely. Also my diffs are nto built and i am starting on my rear arms (actually am almost done) But i installed my driveshaft adn everything but when i did it my knuckle seemed to lean really bad to the back of the car.... any tips or why this might be happening?
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toby
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Post by toby on Mar 2, 2006 16:02:36 GMT
also is it the longer or shorter driveshaft for the rear?
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Post by Northy on Mar 2, 2006 16:15:48 GMT
I wil be running on dirt and grass most likely. Also my diffs are nto built and i am starting on my rear arms (actually am almost done) But i installed my driveshaft adn everything but when i did it my knuckle seemed to lean really bad to the back of the car.... any tips or why this might be happening? Not sure what you mean, can you take a picture? G |
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Post by Northy on Mar 2, 2006 16:16:17 GMT
also is it the longer or shorter driveshaft for the rear? Shorter one in the rear. G |
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toby
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Post by toby on Mar 2, 2006 16:35:04 GMT
ok thanks, just the axle pin keeps falling out but i guess that will get fixed some how. I just mean that the knuckle is all twisted and is not sitting straight. i will get a picture right now
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toby
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Post by toby on Mar 2, 2006 16:39:52 GMT
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Post by Northy on Mar 2, 2006 18:00:02 GMT
That looks right to me.
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toby
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Post by toby on Mar 2, 2006 18:04:22 GMT
so it can be tilted back like that and no perfectlly straight? and also why does my stub axle cmoe out of th eknuckle causing my axle pin to all out right now?
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