511 one way

[kirkys2]

can any one tell me what the diference is between the front one way and the center one way?
do the make exactly the same difference or do diffrent jobs??

or are they crap and is it a waste of time putting either in?

[jimmy]

The front one way allows both front wheels to move independently off-power. Like a 2WD. A centre one-way with a diff in the front means the front wheels are still connected together. Both have no braking effect up front and mean controlling the car in the air is much harder.

The front one way on-power pulls both front wheels together with no differential action - so it pulls harder. The centre one-way accelerates just the same as a standard fixed-4wd car, no different.

The front one-way can be quicker depending on your driving style - but harder and less consistent particularly over a bumpy track.

If the jumps are small and you don't need too much 'air control' then a one way is ACE

[MRD]

The Tamiya centre one way has the bonus that you can tighten it up to give some breaking, altho mine seemed to losen back up after a run, but threadlock should sort that

[kirkys2]

thanks for reply, is there any way of locking the center oneway up so you dont have to remove it and the car will run normally? just seems hasstle getting it in and out.
i reckon i will try them all in different runs at cov next weekend and see if i can feel the difference

[MRD]

If you tighten it up enough the centre oneway will lock, but like I said, mine came loose over the race. If you used a brand new nut and threadlock you could probable lock it up permenantly.

Because it uses preasure pads to give resistance, even when locked it will give slightly under really heavy braking.