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Originally Posted by SHY
OK, Martin (Razer), I have full confidence in you. If that's your experience I truly believe it. So that means that also on astro outdoors 2WD is better off with a ball diff surely? (I've read one other driver on oOple say the same as you)
So what about 4WD? It obviously works better then for 2WD, considering the DEX410 doing very well? My experience from B44 and Atomized B44 on astro is that the ball diffs have a very short life. If oil filled gear diffs give the same speed and handling I'd really prefer that! (Yes, I HATE re-building diffs!)
When Cecil Schumacher invented the ball diff (dunno the year), it was a massive improvement over the previous gear diffs. The Schuey logo depicts the ball diff principle. And I think it's just what you say Martin, it's preloaded! >> smoothness!
Sidenote: Any chance we will se Torsen diffs etc. in 4WD? (like in 1:8) Have Team Durango tested this already?
@Razer: I've lost faith in my driving many times  And whey you occasionaly drive well.... what do people say then? "Oh man, your CAR looks good!" |
First of all, TAKK!
On a high grip surface, one would think it should be less noticeable, but on carpet that was not my experience. I did also run the Serpent S400 on a few occasions for a couple of years ago, in the modified class. Thinking back, I remember I felt unprecise with this one as well, but that was after being away for a couple of years, so that could just be the rusty fingers.
The good thing, there is NO maintenance. None. Nada. Geen. Tak Satupun. I liked it best with just a bit of grease, that means no difference in action over time, and no leakages. Brilliant in that area.
On a 4wd it's seems to work well, but I have no experience from that. I did discuss it a bit with former B44 privateer, then Durango Team driver, and now B44 Privateer again Ole Steen Karlsen, and his message was quite interesting. He felt he could be more precise and smooth with the B44.
But if that is due to the cars design or the diffs, I have no clue.
Now, over to someone who has experience with a 'Rango? Anyone?
Edit: About that last part: Stirling Moss has stated he always tried to make it look good when he was driving, therefore the straight arms and relaxed style. In R/C cars, that is actually more important than you think. The better it looks, the better you are;-)