Small external diff shims

[dirtbat]

I am in the process of building up the diff on my XXX CR and noticed Losi inserted an addendum to the instructions in the parts bag regarding the use of the small external shims on the outsdrives. I have built up the diff using the bronze shims internally. Is it necessary to use the smaller external shims as well? It seems as if they should be used in conjunction with the bronze internal shims. I have to admit I'm a little confused. I also did not get any clear diff grease in my kit!! You can guess what I'm cleaning off and re-building tonight!!

Thanks

[Mark Boos]

If you use the bronze shims you don´t have to use the small shims for the outdrives (normally). That´s what the instruction says.
In my case I had to use the small shims on the outdrives, although I used the bronze shims, because there was to much play and I could move the Diff from side to side when I closed the tranny case.
I hope you understand what I mean.
By the way, there was no clear grease in my kit either.

[dirtbat]

Yes, I understand what you have done. If everything is working fine for you it can't hurt to have these smaller shims installed. It looks to me that Losi ammended the original instructions and stated: YOU MUST RUN THE CAR WITH AT LEAST TWO OF THESE SHIMS IN PLACE. They also took the time to re-render the diagram with the two smaller external shims in position. Thanks for your help!

Cheers!